All Obituaries

Donald Lee “Donnie” Lape, 72 of Derry, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 2, 1950 in Baggaley. He was a graduate from Derry Area High School Class of 1968 and Greensburg Institute of Technology. He was a son of late Russell and Edna (Menzie) Lape. Don retired from Saint-Gobain after 46 years and drove school bus part time for Greater Latrobe School District. He served his country in the Army 101st Airborne Unit...

John T. Kozenko, 74, of Peanut, died Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. He was born March 21, 1948, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late John and Anna (Gera) Kozenko. Prior to retirement John worked for the US Postal Service. He was a US Navy Veteran. John was a member of the Derry Rod and Gun Club. He was catholic by faith. John loved hunting, fishing, motorcycle riding, and going for long drives. Besides his parents John is preceded in death by his son Michael J....

Mary A. Noel, 64, of Latrobe, died May 10, 2022 at her home. She was born on October 26, 1957in Latrobe, a daughter of the late Charles and Florence (Carter) Noel. Prior to retirement Mary had worked as a Paralegal for Edgar Snyder & Associates. She was Methodist by faith. Mary loved her dogs and doing crafts. Besides her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her sister-in-law Harriet “Cricket” Gharing and one nephew Jimmy Orzehowski. Mary is survived by her son Craig Noel and wife...

Beverly Helen (Huff) Daw-Heiple, 92, of Derry Twp., died April 28, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on December 12, 1929 in Caledonia, PA, a daughter of the late Blair and Louise (Fox) Huff. Prior to retirement Beverly managed the Derry Area FCU for 23 years and before that she had worked at Bell Telephone. She was a member of the St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Derry Beverly enjoyed reading, playing cards with friends and family especially bridge, and playing the...

Douglas S. McCracken, 51, of Derry Twp., passed away Friday, May 6, 2022 at his home. He was born November 27, 1970 in Latrobe, the son of Janet L. (Miller) McCracken-Haering of Greensburg and the late Richard J. McCracken. Doug was a graduate of the Greater Latrobe School District and furthered his education at EWCTS where he studied machine shop. After he graduated he went into construction. Prior to his death he worked with various oilfield companies. After that he became a self-employed...

James F. Hill, 77 of Millwood, died on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at his home. He was born August 12, 1944 in Bradenville, the son of the late James S. and Dorothy (Starry) Hill. Prior to retirement James worked at Latrobe Steel. He was a US Army Veteran having served during the Vietnam War. James loved fishing, Derry Trojan Football, all Penn State Sports, golfing with his brother, and watching his grandsons play football. Besides his parents, James is preceded in death by his wife...

Marion “Patty” (Ford) Broadway, 92, of Derry Twp., died March 15, 2022 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born on November 10, 1929 in Logan, WV, a daughter of the late Homer and Helen Louise (Bradley) Ford. Patty was a homemaker and helped with family business Noah’s Asphalt Paving. She was a member of the Christian Life Fellowship Church in Latrobe. Patty enjoyed crossword puzzles, planting flowers, and crocheting. Besides her parents, Patty was...

Catherine M. (Merlin) Hartshorn, 78, of New Derry, died Friday, March 4, 2022, at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. She was born August 15, 1943, in Latrobe, PA, a daughter of the late Julius and Cora J. (Bell) Merlin. Prior to retirement Cathy worked at Vale Tech in Financial Aide. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, working outside with her flowers, and bird watching. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Eugene E. “Gene” Hartshorn in 2010. Cathy...

James A. Kuncher, 65, of Black Lick, died Saturday, February 12, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was born September 21, 1956, in Latrobe, a son of late Herbert and Winona (Fisher) Kuncher. Prior to retirement James worked at Ames Transportation as a truck driver. He was a US Army Veteran. James enjoyed fishing and the outdoors. He is preceded in death by one infant son James Kuncher; one son Cody J. Kuncher; and one brother Thomas Kuncher. James is survived by his wife of 35 years, Susan...

Clifford W. Gunter, 66 of Derry Twp., died Friday, February 11, 2022, in Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. He was born April 17, 1955, in Latrobe, a son of the late John E. and Anna Mae (Piper) Gunter. Prior to retirement Clifford worked at Kurt Weis Salvage Garage as a mechanic. He was an active member of the St. James Lutheran Church, Youngstown. Clifford was affectionately known as the Candyman. He always had a pocket full of candy and a good joke for all. He loved the outdoors, hunting,...