All Obituaries

Charles D. Lowman Sr. 75, of Geneva, OH died Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Geauga Hospital, OH. Charles was born in Indiana, PA on October 12, 1945. He was the son of the late Edwin F. Lowman and Vivian I. (Horrell) Lowman Leary. Prior to retirement Charles was a truck driver for West Brothers Transfer and Storage, Raleigh, NC. He was a US Army, Navy, and Marine Corp Veteran having served during the Vietnam War. Charles was a member of the American Disabled Veterans. He enjoyed singing,...

Larry E. Kowatch, 67, of Derry Twp., died Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Larry was born in Latrobe on April 3, 1953. He was the son of the late Alex and Bessie (Palmer) Kowatch. Prior to retirement Larry worked at Lowes. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, Latrobe and the Youngstown Fireman’s Club. Larry loved camping, fishing, and spending time with his family and his faithful companion, Max. Besides his parents Larry was preceded in death...

Albert John 83, of New Derry, PA died Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. Albert was born in Latrobe on October 19, 1937. He was the son of the late Fred and Anna (Mizak) John. Prior to retirement Albert was the owner/operator of the the New Derry Pool Hall. He was a member of the St. Martin Roman Catholic Church, New Derry and the former manager of the New Derry Tigers. Albert enjoyed sports especially baseball. He was a big Notre Dame and Yankee fan. Besides his...

Martha Belle McBroom, 97, of Rochester, died on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Passavant Retirement Community, Zelienople, PA. She was born July 7, 1923, in Latrobe, a daughter of the late Gust L. and Irene (Shrum) Stemmler. Prior to retirement Martha and her husband owned and operated the All County Realty Company. She was a member of St. Cecelia’s Roman Catholic Church in Rochester. Martha enjoyed sports, being a former women’s softball player, cooking, baking, entertaining,...

Thomas Richard Batsa, 74, of Derry, PA died Saturday, November 14, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Rich was born in Bradenville on December 11, 1945. He was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Waggle) Batsa. Prior to retirement Rich worked at Greater Latrobe School District and US Steel in Duquesne. He served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. Rich enjoyed fishing, hunting, and his family. Besides his parents Rich was preceded in death by his brother Joseph...

Shirley R. (Conway) Laskie, 80, of Hillside, died on Sunday, October 18, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born April 24, 1940, in Blairsville, a daughter of the late Bernard P. Conway Sr. and Wanda E. (Devinney) Conway. Prior to retirement Shirley worked at Latrobe Area Hospital as a Registered Nurse and worked in Nursing Education. She graduated from Carlow University with a master’s degree in nursing. Shirley was a member of the St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, St. Joseph...

Helen Ann (Waggle) Stercho, 83 of Hillside, died on Saturday, October 17, 2020, at Brookdale, Latrobe. She was born December 3, 1936 in Derry Twp., the daughter of the late John and Mary (Patrick) Waggle. Prior to retirement Helen worked as a self-employed beautician. She also worked at Nanny’s Beauty Salon in Blairsville and at Rolling Rock as a switchboard operator. Helen was a member of the St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church, Bradenville and St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church,...

William C. “Doc” Livingston, 85, of Blairsville, PA passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Loyalhanna Care Center. Doc was born in Johnstown, PA on December 8, 1934. He was the son of the late Milton and Mary Alice (McHugh) Livingston. Doc was a graduate of Johnstown High School and a graduate of Slippery Rock University with a Bachelor’s degree in education. Prior to retirement Doc was a teacher at Derry Area High School. He taught math, physical education, and driver...

Donna J. (Kisic) Reed, 69, of Derry, died September 5, 2020 at home with her sister, Kathleen, by her side. She was born on August 15, 1951 in Indiana, PA daughter of the late Charles Joseph and Wava Maxine (Smith) Kisic. Donna was a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing. She practiced nursing at Montefiore Hospital and several other Pittsburgh hospitals as a License Practical Nurse. She was a member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Derry. Her hobbies were...

Francine Bellissimo, 69, of Derry, died September 10, 2020 at Sunset Ridge Personal Care Home, Derry. She was born on July 15, 1951 in Latrobe a daughter of the late Frank and Madaline (Regula) Bellissimo. Prior to retirement Francine worked at Bell Telephone as a telephone operator. She was a veteran of the US Army. Besides her parents Francine was preceded in death by her two infant sons Max and Shawn Chabot. Francine is survived by her brother Mark F. Bellissimo of Latrobe, and nieces,...