All Obituaries

John Paul Stahovec Jr. of New Derry, PA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. John was born on August 6, 1940 in Atlantic, PA. He was a loving son, brother, uncle, Godfather and friend who enjoyed hunting, nature, cars, and storytelling. As a real life “MacGyver”, he could create any device he needed and fix practically anything. John was a proud member of the U.S. Army and worked as a mechanic at Beckwith Machinery. He is preceded in death by his parents Mary Regalla and...

Thomas P. Maher, 77 of New Alexandria, died peacefully in his home on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. Tom was born December 10, 1945 in Pittsburgh, the son of the late Thomas R. and Mary (Zachar) Maher. Throughout his childhood, he worked in his father’s auto salvage business (Tommy’s Truck Parts) learning his craft. In his early adulthood, he became the owner operator of that same business which expanded to providing industrial equipment support to the oil and gas industry. This career...

Benjamin L. Ressler Jr., 83 of Blairsville, died on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. He was born May 30, 1939 in Blairsville, the son of the late Benjamin L. Sr. and Lyda (Rager) Ressler. Prior to retirement Benjamin was a truck driver for Advanced Auto Parts. He was a US Army Veteran. Benjamin was a member of the Blairsville VFW, Blairsville Elks, and the Wild turkey Association. Benjamin was an avid hunter. Besides his parents Benjamin is preceded...

Herman C. Barner Jr., 92 of Latrobe, died on Friday, February 17, 2023, at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. He was born August 15, 1930 in Mansfield, OH, the son of the late Herman C. Sr. and Stella (Williams) Barner. Prior to retirement Herman worked for J & L Steel in Aliquippa as a crane operator. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. Besides his parents Herman is preceded in death by his wife Jane Barner, one brother Arthur Barner, and two sisters Marian Barner and Anna...

Nancy Yvonne (King) Andiorio, 80, of Derry, PA passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday February 7, 2023, at Forbes Hospital, Monroeville. She was born June, 20, 1942 in East Huntington Twp., the daughter of the late Ennis and Katherine (Stroke) King. Most people have heard of Lakeside Lounge, many have even been patrons at the establishment, but few truly knew the face behind it all. Yvonne Andiorio was the proud owner and operator of Lakeside Lounge for 53 years. For those who knew...

Randy James Hoyman, 63 of Latrobe, died on Friday, January 20, 2023, at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital surrounded by his family with his loving wife holding his hand. He was born March 28, 1959 in Mt Pleasant, the son of the late Harry R. Sr. and Catherine (Darazio) Hoyman. His hobby was being an auto mechanic. He enjoyed classic cars. Besides his parents Randy is preceded in death by his brother William Hoyman. Randy is survived by his wife Lori A. (Ruffner) Salandro-Hoyman of...

Katharina “Kathy” Urdzik, 86 of Derry Twp., died Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at Redstone Highland, Greensburg. She was born April 12, 1936 in Wiesbaden - Biebrich, Germany, the daughter of the late Friedrich “Fritz” and Katharina Schreck. Kathy moved to the United States in 1958 but always stayed true to her German heritage. She liked meeting people from her native country to have the chance to speak German and share stories of their homeland. Kathy was a woman of faith...

Richard L. Razza, 75 of New Derry, died Monday, January 2, 2023 at his home. He was born on May 29, 1947 in Latrobe. The son of the late Aldo A. and Mary (Rich) Razza. Prior to retirement Rich worked at the former ICI plant in Derry. He was a US Army Veteran having served during the Vietnam War. Rich was a member of the St. Martin Roman Catholic Church, New Derry. He enjoyed reading and sports. Besides his parents Rich was preceded in death by his brother Armand D. Razza. Rich is...

Deborah A. Rager, 66, of Blairsville, died Friday, December 30, 2022 at Beacon Ridge in Indiana, PA. She was born February 10, 1956, in Latrobe the daughter of the late Alvin Wayne and Viola Marie (Ashbaugh) Rager. Deborah was a homemaker. She enjoyed watching CBN 700 Club and spending time with her friends and family. Beside her parents Deborah is is preceded in death by son Terrance S. “Terry” Flack and two brothers Gary and Alvin Rager. Deborah is survived by her two sons Tony Flack...

Stanley P. Rogowski, 75 of Derry, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at his home with his family by his side. He was born September 3, 1947 in Troy, NY, the son of the late John and Anita (Gallipeo) Rogowski. Stanley worked for Palco/Scott Electric as a Lead Service Technician. He served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. Stanley was a member of the Harvest Church and a past member of the New Life Church. He enjoyed golfing at Mannito Golf Course with...