All Obituaries

Randy James Hoyman, 63 of Latrobe, died on Friday, January 20, 2023, at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital surrounded by his family with his loving wife holding his hand. He was born March 28, 1959 in Mt Pleasant, the son of the late Harry R. Sr. and Catherine (Darazio) Hoyman. His hobby was being an auto mechanic. He enjoyed classic cars. Besides his parents Randy is preceded in death by his brother William Hoyman. Randy is survived by his wife Lori A. (Ruffner) Salandro-Hoyman of...

Katharina “Kathy” Urdzik, 86 of Derry Twp., died Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at Redstone Highland, Greensburg. She was born April 12, 1936 in Wiesbaden - Biebrich, Germany, the daughter of the late Friedrich “Fritz” and Katharina Schreck. Kathy moved to the United States in 1958 but always stayed true to her German heritage. She liked meeting people from her native country to have the chance to speak German and share stories of their homeland. Kathy was a woman of faith...

Richard L. Razza, 75 of New Derry, died Monday, January 2, 2023 at his home. He was born on May 29, 1947 in Latrobe. The son of the late Aldo A. and Mary (Rich) Razza. Prior to retirement Rich worked at the former ICI plant in Derry. He was a US Army Veteran having served during the Vietnam War. Rich was a member of the St. Martin Roman Catholic Church, New Derry. He enjoyed reading and sports. Besides his parents Rich was preceded in death by his brother Armand D. Razza. Rich is...

Deborah A. Rager, 66, of Blairsville, died Friday, December 30, 2022 at Beacon Ridge in Indiana, PA. She was born February 10, 1956, in Latrobe the daughter of the late Alvin Wayne and Viola Marie (Ashbaugh) Rager. Deborah was a homemaker. She enjoyed watching CBN 700 Club and spending time with her friends and family. Beside her parents Deborah is is preceded in death by son Terrance S. “Terry” Flack and two brothers Gary and Alvin Rager. Deborah is survived by her two sons Tony Flack...

Stanley P. Rogowski, 75 of Derry, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at his home with his family by his side. He was born September 3, 1947 in Troy, NY, the son of the late John and Anita (Gallipeo) Rogowski. Stanley worked for Palco/Scott Electric as a Lead Service Technician. He served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. Stanley was a member of the Harvest Church and a past member of the New Life Church. He enjoyed golfing at Mannito Golf Course with...

John P. Rellick, 93 of Derry, died on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at Loyalhanna Care Center with his family by his side. He was born September 5, 1929 in Derry, PA, the son of the late Anthony and Sophia (Postosky) Rellick. Prior to retirement John worked at Latrobe Steel. John served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Derry. Besides his parents John is preceded in death by one brother and five sisters. John is survived by...

Martha A. (Vitale) McGinnis, 94, of Derry, died peacefully Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. She was born July 29, 1928, in Latrobe, a daughter of the late Alphonse A. and Mary (Carroll) Vitale. Martha was a homemaker. She was a member of the St. Martin Roman Catholic Church, New Derry and the St. Martin Rosary Altar Society. Martha enjoyed reading, gardening, doing puzzles, flowers, and she was an animal lover. Besides her parents Martha is preceded in death...

Evelyn C. “Evie” (Stahovec) Ciocco, 86, of Derry Twp., passed away Monday, November 28, 2022, after a four-year struggle with complications from Lewy Body Dementia, at her home with her family and loved ones by her side. We would like to add very special thanks and our sincerest gratitude for ALL of her wonderful caregivers during this difficult time. Having her at home would not have been possible without all of them. Evie was born April 21, 1936, in Lycippus, a daughter of the late...

Joyce F. ( Bridge) Palmer, 84, of Derry, died in her home on Thursday, November 24, 2022 with her family by her side. She was born August 23, 1938 in Latrobe a daughter of the late John and Clara “Ceil” (Hughes) Bridge. Prior to retirement Joyce worked at Blairsville Machine. She attended Bible Baptist Church of Latrobe, PA. Joyce enjoyed Scrapbooking and Yatzee. Besides her parents, Joyce is preceded in death by husband William Walter “Bill” Palmer in 2017, one son Craig Allen...

James F. George Jr., 79, of Derry, died Monday, November 14, 2022 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. He was born in Latrobe, August 23, 1943 the son of the late James F. Sr. and Ella Mae (Ferry) George. Prior to retirement Jim worked at Latrobe Steel. He was a US Army Veteran. Jim was a member of the Derry Rod and Gun Club and a life member of the Twin Maples Hunt Club. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Jim is survived by his wife Janis A. ( McGinnis) George of Derry; one son Kevin J....