All Obituaries

John M. Stercho, 59, of New Alexandria, died on Friday, November 16, 2018, at his home. He was born January, 20, 1959 in Latrobe, the son of Helen Ann (Waggle) Stercho of Hillside and the late John C. Stercho. John worked at Elizabeth Carbide Components in Latrobe. He was a member of the St Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Derry and the American-Greek Club in Bradenville. John loved hunting, boating, fixing tractors and especially his grandchildren. John is survived by his loving wife...

Christina M. “Teanie”(Copelli) Novello, of New Derry, died peacefully on November 11, 2018 surrounded by her family at the Keeper of the Flame, Blairsville. She was born in New Derry, PA on April 26, 1926.The daughter of the late Comillo “Pat” and Catherine “Katie” (McInchak) Copelli. Prior to retirement Teanie worked at Keystone Alloy and Joe’s Red and White for many years and Latrobe Area Hospital as a patient escort for 10 years. She was a member of St. Martin Roman...

Allan James MacLean, 58, of Derry Twp., died on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. He was born December 10, 1959 in Palm Springs, CA, the son of Shirley L. (Kennedy) MacLean of Tujunga, CA and the late Arnold G. MacLean. Prior to retirement Allan had worked at Keystone Foam. He attended the No Walls Ministries Church in New Alexandria. Allan enjoyed fishing, gardening, and sports. Allan is survived by his wife Willie Catherine Friend of Derry Twp.; two...

Mary Lou (Copelli) Hamacher passed away on October 3, 2018 at Brookdale Assisted Living Facility. She was born in New Derry PA on April 10, 1943.The daughter of the late Comillo “Pat” and Katie (McInchak) Copelli. Mary Lou retired after 45 years working for Saint-Gobain and/or predecessors. Mary Lou was always willing to step up and help or volunteer for any worthy cause. Nearest and dearest to her was her Parish Church, St. Martin’s in New Derry. Mary Lou volunteered as...

Donald P. McDowell, 82, of Derry Twp., died on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at Loyalhanna Care Center, Derry Twp. He was born March 11, 1936 in Derry Twp., the son of the late Kenneth P. and Julia C. (Murphy) McDowell. Prior to retirement Donald had worked at ICI, Derry. He was a member of St. Martin Roman Catholic Church, life member of Derry Rod and Gun Club, and the Derry Ukrainian Club. Donald also was a past coach for the Derry Midget Football. In addition to his parents, Donald was...

Eleanor E. Doray, 67, of Derry Twp., died Monday, August 6, 2018 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. She was born November 11, 1950, in Milford, NH, a daughter of the late Richard W. and Muriel E. (Mitchell) Doray. Prior to retirement, Eleanor worked at First Commonwealth Bank. She loved playing cards, reading, and sewing. Besides her parents Eleanor is preceded in death by her son Victor Wilford; four sisters Virginia Sutter, Beverley Norton, Gracelyn Brown, and Pamela Newsham; and...

Frank Smoker, 81, of Derry Twp., died on Thursday, August 9, 2018 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. He was born December 7, 1936 in Hostetter a son of the late Frank P. and Augusta (Kutshinsky) Smoker. Prior to retirement Frank worked for Ralph Smith & Son as a heavy equipment operator. He enjoyed woodworking, boating, hunting, fishing, and cooking. Besides his parents Frank, is preceded in death by five sisters, Frances Moore, Catheryn Smoker, Helen McCracken, Marie Latimer, and Pauline...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jane M. (Smith) Litzinger, 95 on Sunday, July 29, 2018.  Jane, formerly of Derry, was the daughter of Earl and Jennie (Bowers) Smith.  She was born October 16, 1922 in Latrobe, PA.  She was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Derry until 1995 when she moved to live with her daughter, Beth Ann & husband Carl.  She then joined the congregation of Sons of Zebedee Lutheran Church...

Michael N. Ostrom, 54, of Hempfield Twp., died on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at his home. He was born December 22, 1963 in Port Allegany, PA, the son of the late Robert and Evalee (Pinchock) Ostrom. Michael was a proud Veteran of the US Navy. He loved serving his country and people. Michael is survived by his daughters Jessica Strickland of Allenhurst, GA and her sister Crystal Snyder of Wallace, NC; one brother Robert Ostrom of Emporium, PA, five grandchildren...

Jean E. (Riffle) McGraw, 81, of Derry, PA died Monday July 16, 2018, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born March 3, 1937, in Derry, a daughter of the late Daniel and Margaret (Vogle) Riffle. Prior to retirement Jean worked at Torrance State Hospital. She was the past President of the St. Joseph Altar Rosary Society, member of the Catholic Daughters of America, and the Ladies Auxiliary Derry Volunteer Fire Department. Jean Volunteered for the Girls Scouts,...