All Obituaries

Sarah C. Johnston, 89, of Streetsboro, OH, formerly of Derry, died Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Arbors of Streetsboro Nursing Home. She was born March 20, 1932 in Derry Twp., a daughter of the late Herbert and Mary. (Phillippi) Gordon. Sarah was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Derry. She enjoyed spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, Sarah is preceded in death by her husband Edgar Johnston in 2006; one brother, Darrell Gordon; two grandchildren Tammy Sue...

Beverly A. (Reffo) Haake, 73, of Derry, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. Born August 21, 1948 in Latrobe, a daughter of the late Felix M. Reffo and Rita L. (Loughner) Reffo. Beverly was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Latrobe where she was an active servant of God. She served her church by participating in the church choir, a member of handbells, and supporting various programs including Meals On Wheels and Sunday...

Angela B. Campbell, 47, of Blairsville, died Friday, December 24, 2021 at Cornerview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Pittsburgh. She was born January 25, 1974, in Latrobe, a daughter of the late Robert W. and Helen L. (Boring) Campbell. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her sister Faith N. Campbell. Angela is survived by her sister Stacey L. Campbell of Blairsville; Uncle Larry Sauers of Blairsville; and also many cousins and friends. Viewing and services for Angela will...

Ann (Malarick) Pennesi, 93, of New Derry, died December 13, 2021 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. She was born on May 17, 1928 in New Derry a daughter of the late Stephen and Mary (Conner) Malarick. Prior to retirement Ann worked at Pennsylvania Container. She was a member of the St. Martin Roman Catholic Church and the St. Martin Rosary Altar Society. Ann loved going to casinos with her husband before he passed away, working outside on her flower gardens and landscape, and loved her family....

Linda P. Willnecker, 65, of Altoona, died on Friday, November 12, 2021, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. She was born May 14, 1956 in Altoona, the daughter late Raymond H. and Helen G. (Troutman) Willnecker. Linda was a 1974 graduate of Bishop Guilfoyle High School and a 1977 graduate of the Mercy Hospital School of Nursing. Linda was a Nurse at Altoona Hospital, where she worked in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit and the Surgical Center. Linda was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic...

The Very Reverend Father Thomas James Derito Smith, retired priest of the Diocese of Norwich, Connecticut, went to our Lord, on Friday, October 22, 2021. A native of Derry, Pennsylvania, Father Tom was born on August 27,1953 to the late Harry Earl and Sophia Anna (Derito) Smith. He was baptized into the Roman Catholic faith by Father Thomas A. Connors, V.F. He had been a priest for 39 years. His primary and secondary education was received at the Derry Area School District of Western...

James Harold Daugherty Jr., 71, of Export, died November 27, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born November 29, 1949 in New Kensington, the son of the late James H. Sr. and Mary Anna (Pritts) Daugherty. Prior to retirement James worked for the Municipality of Murrysville for 35 years as a truck driver. He was a member of the Italian American Club of Export and the Construction General Laborers and Material Handler Local 1058 of Pittsburgh. In addition to his parents,...

Rhonda Lyn (Fabian) Derry, 57, of Derry, died on Thursday, November 25, 2021, at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. She was born January 28, 1964 in Latrobe, PA, the daughter of Peter E. Fabian of Derry and the late Donna M. (Lepley) Fabian. Rhonda had worked for St. Vincent College in the Laundry Department. She enjoyed working on cars, quad riding, going to Smicksburg, and spending time with her dog Rocky at her camp that she help build with her husband. Besides her mother...

Roberta Jo “Bobbi Jo” Rager, 47, of Blairsville, died on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at her home. She was born June 17, 1974 in Latrobe, PA, the daughter of Robert L. Rager of Blairsville and the late Sandra L. (Cramer) Rager. Bobbi Jo was a 1993 graduate of Derry Area High School. She had worked at Reese Brothers in Indiana as a telemarketer. Bobbi Jo enjoyed music and cats. Besides her father, Bobbi Jo is survived by her two sons Christopher and Samuel Palmer of Blairsville;...

David G. Haering Jr., 87, of Unity Twp., died August 22, 2021 at his home. He was born February 8, 1934 in Washington, DC, the son of the late David G. Sr. and Anna (Botta) Haering. Prior to retirement David worked for Arnold Palmer Airport, Bud Smail Auto Group, and as a disc jockey for weddings and other events. He also was a district Rep. for Columbia Records and was the Mayor of Loretto, PA earlier in his life. David was a US Navy veteran having served as a Frogman. David loved music and...