All Obituaries

Floyd M. Gilbert “Gib” Kestner Jr., 84 of Mount Dora, FL, died Saturday, July 17, 2021. He was born November 6, 1936, in Derry, a son of the late Floyd M. G. Sr. and Sarah “Sally” (Plummer) Kestner. Floyd attended the University of Pittsburgh. He proudly served his country in the US Army during the Cuban Crisis. He served 25 years active duty and reserves before retiring. After his active duty years, Floyd went to work for Kennametal, Inc., an industrial tool supplier. He worked in...

Terry L. Gunter, 54 of Derry Twp, died Thursday, July 8, 2021, in Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber. He was born February 22, 1967, in Latrobe, a son of the late John E. and Anna Mae (Piper) Gunter. Prior to retirement Terry worked various jobs throughout his life. He was a member of the Kingston Club. Terry enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being outdoors. He was a good cook and a handyman. Terry was a very outgoing and likeable man and made friends easily, and would help anyone who...

David Raymond Morris, 64, of Derry, died Wednesday, July 15, 2021, at his home. He was born August 15, 1956, in Greensburg, the son of the late Newlon R. and Ruth (Cummings) Morris. Prior to retirement David worked at Eighteenth Century Hardware. He was a member of the Derry Rod and Gun Club. Besides his parents David is preceded in death by his sister Judy Smoker. David is survived by his brother Lonnie J. Morris and wife Darce of Latrobe; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and...

Elizabeth J. “Betty” (Malarick) Nolan, 91, of New Derry, died May 16, 2021 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. She was born on December 19, 1929 in New Derry a daughter of the late Stephen and Mary (Conner) Malarick. Prior to retirement Betty worked at Keystone Alloys. She was a member of the St. Martin Roman Catholic Church. Besides her parents Betty was preceded in death by her husband Wayne Nolan in 1987; brother-in-law Geno Pennesi and nephew David Esposito. Betty is survived by...

Donald J. “Donnie” Matteo, 74 of Derry, died Sunday, April 18, 2021, at his home with his family by his side. He was born April 16, 1947, in Latrobe, a son of the late Baldy and Theresa (Lucchetti) Matteo. Prior to retirement Donnie worked for UPS as a driver for 20 years and a manager for 12 years. He was a member St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Derry and the Derry Rod and Gun Club. Donnie enjoyed riding his Harley motorcycle, fishing, going to casinos and being retired....

Mark A. Friel, 63, of Derry, died Thursday, April 8, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born June 3, 1957, in Williamsport, a son of the late William V. and Florence C. (McGinnis) Friel. Prior to retirement Mark worked for Conemaugh Power Plant for 37 years. He was a member of the St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in Derry, IBEW Local 459, White House Club, and Cooperstown Club. Mark enjoyed detailing his truck, doing projects around the house, helping friends and family with...

James A. Kuchta, 77, of Derry Twp., died Sunday, April 11, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born February 22, 1944, in Derry, the son of Joseph A. and Helen (Lucas) Kuchta. Prior to retirement James worked at Newcomer Products, Inc., Derry. He was a member of St. Martin Roman Catholic Church, New Derry. James enjoyed gardening and taking walks with his family. Besides his parents James is preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. James is survived by his...

Christa Hannelore (Zeug) Antolik, 78, of New Derry, died April 1, 2021 at West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born on October 13, 1942 in the district of Eger Germany a daughter of the late Karl and Maria (Drachsler) Zeug. Christa was a homemaker. She was a member of the St. Martin Roman Catholic Church, New Derry. She enjoyed sewing and spending time with her family. Besides her parents Christa was preceded in death by her husband Edward Paul and one sister Theresa Zeug. Christa is...

John W. Kozamchak, 81, of Derry, died Saturday, March 27, 2021 in Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. He was born March 21, 1940 in Derry Twp., a son of the late John W. and Rose L. (Sulkosky) Kozamchak. Prior to retirement John worked for Blairsville Borough. He was a member of the Blairsville FOE Eagles, Derry Ukrainian Club, and the Latrobe Frontier Club. John Loved Flee Markets, Pittsburgh Sports, and Derry Little League. Besides his parents, John is preceded in death by his sister Rose...

Kerry Lynn Long, 52, of Unity Township, died Monday, March 29, 2021, at his home. He was born September 15, 1968, in Latrobe, the son of Richard Upholster Sr. and wife Cindy of Derry and the late Barbara (Musnug) Haase. Kerry was a 1986 Graduate of the Ligonier High School. He worked at Lesleh Precision as a machinist. Kerry enjoyed machine work, mushroom hunting, and playing guitar. Besides his mother he is preceded in death by his brother Richard Upholster Jr. Beside his father...