All Obituaries

Terry A. (Wannamaker) Hall, 64, of Latrobe, passed away November 4, 2023 at Independence Health System Latrobe Hospital. She was born on April 30, 1959 in Latrobe a daughter of the late Richard and Shirley “Bubbee”(Shrum) Wannamanker-Spewock. Prior to retirement Terry worked at Wal-Mart. She loved going to the casino and playing slots, bingo and spending time with her grandchildren. Besides her parents Terry was preceded in death by her step-father Samuel Spewock; two brothers Dennis...

Lynn D. Ferraro. 75, of Ligonier Twp., died peacefully on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his family. Lynn was born on March 8, 1948 in Latrobe, a son of the late Alfred W. and Mary (Moffa) Ferraro. Lynn was a self-employed business man having owned and operated ARO Enterprise. He was a US Air Force veteran having served during the Vietnam War. Lynn was a member of the Holy Trinity Parish, Ligonier. He enjoyed golfing, music, shooting sports, and sporting clays....

  Jane Elizabeth “Janie” (Crusan) Burd, 85, of Derry, died at Independence Health System Latrobe Hospital, surrounded by her family, Thursday, October 5, 2023.She was born September 23, 1938, in Derry, a daughter of the late Dennis and Dorothy (Thomas) Crusan. Jane was born and raised in Derry at 224 W Keeling Ave. and when married in 1957 moved to 226 W Keeling Ave. where she lived the rest of her life. She loved the area and all the wildlife and flowers around her house....

Pamela J. (Palmer) Goldberg, 65, of Blairsville, died at Allegheny Valley Hospital surrounded by loved ones, Monday, October 2, 2023. She was born May 6, 1958, in Latrobe, a daughter of the late William and Joyce (Bridge) Palmer. Prior to retirement Pamela worked as a clerk at VP Racing. She enjoyed reading, spending time with family, and caring for animals. Besides her parents, Pamela is preceded in death by her two brothers Craig A. Palmer and William B. Palmer. Pamela is survived by her...

Dale P. Latimer, passed away, Saturday, April, 1 2023 at Bayshore Memory Care, Naples, FL. A Memorial Mass will be held 3 PM, Thursday, September 14, 2023 in the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, 300 N. Main St., Greenburg, PA 15601. The family has entrusted the funeral arrangements with the Matthew X. Merlin Funeral Home Inc. 529 N. Chestnut St. Derry, PA 724-694-8331. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Guardian Angels Pug Rescue, 259 Derbytown Road, Latrobe, PA 15650; St. James...

Arnold E. Skillings, 70, of Blairsville, went home to live with his Heavenly Father, after battling a rare form of cancer, on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at his home. Arnold was born on March 4, 1953 in Latrobe, a son of late Louise (Skillings) Dukes and George Washington. Arnold was a retiree of ATI after serving over 37 years as a crane operator. He served a short time as an elder of the Blairsville Missionary Alliance Church as well as playing drums in their worship team. Besides his...

Richard A. Ward Sr., 75 of Greensburg, died Sunday, July 16, 2023 at Independence Health System Westmoreland hospital surrounded by his family. He was born on April 6, 1948 in Washington, PA. He was the son of the late Edward T. Sr. and Dorothy (Knotts) Ward. Prior to retirement, Rich worked for VA Healthcare System for 25 years. He was a US Army Veteran having served during the Vietnam War. While serving with the US Army First Air Calvary Division, he was promoted to his present rank....

Barbara A. (Bell) Gettemy, 60, of Bradenville, died unexpectedly on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at her home. She was born January 8, 1963, in Jersey City, NJ, the daughter of the late David W. Sr. and Emma L. (Waldron) Bell. Barbara worked at RFP & Associates in Latrobe. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, Derry, Trinity Lutheran Church Board of Directors, Westmoreland Arts and Heritage Organization Board of Directors, Volunteer at the Union Mission in Latrobe, and Judge of...

It is with great sadness that the family of Ryan Patrick Desport announces his passing. Ryan P. Desport, 41, of Latrobe, PA, passed away peacefully, Saturday, July 1, 2023. He was born October 25, 1981, in Latrobe, the son of Victor S. Desport and Jane E. Cameron. Ryan was a graduate of Latrobe High School and earned an electrical engineering degree from Triangle Tech. His passion was mechanical things (engines, bikes, etc.) and taking them apart to see how they worked. He could fix...

Wanda L. “Bonnie”(Repp) Kutzer, 83, of Derry Twp., died June 18, 2023 at Independence Health System Latrobe Hospital. She was born February 12, 1940 in Latrobe, the daughter of the late James G. and Marguritte (Layton) Repp. Prior to retirement Bonnie worked at Kmart for 26 years and Netzels Bakery in Derry .She was Catholic by faith. She enjoyed being with her family, reading, watching her game shows, spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. ...