All Obituaries

Bertha L. Kutzer, 97, of Ligonier Twp., died March 27, 2024 at Bethlen Home, Ligonier. She was born July 21, 1926 in Latrobe, the daughter of the late Anthony J. and Catherine (Baker) Kutzer. In addition to her parents, Bertha was preceded in death by two brothers Louis G. Kutzer and Edward A. Kutzer Sr.. Bertha is survived by several nieces, nephews, great niece, great nephews, cousins, and friends. The funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Matthew X. Merlin Funeral Home Inc....

Debra L. (Donahue) Nicholson, 72, of Bradenville, died on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Independence Health System Westmoreland Hospital. She was born December 11, 1951 in Johnstown, a daughter of the late Herman and Alberta (Boring) Donahue. Debra was a homemaker. Besides her parents Debra is preceded in death by her husband Charles H. Nicholson in 2016; one son Charles E. Nicholson; and one brother Harry Donahue. Debra is survived two children, Tracey L. Clayton and husband David and...

Richard S. Laskie Sr., 86, of Hillside, died on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Select Specialty Hospital, Latrobe. He was born April 19, 1937, in Latrobe, a son of the late Frank and Ann (Isgan) Laskie. Prior to retirement Richard worked at Westinghouse/ICI for 30 years. He was a graduate of Derry High School. Richard was a US Army Veteran. He was a member of the St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church and was a very active parishioner. He enjoyed fly fishing, baseball and watching his...

Linda S. (Sweney) Carr, 74, formerly of Derry, died Tuesday, March 4, 2024 at Embassy of Hillsdale Park, Hillsdale, PA. She was born 1949 in Latrobe, PA, the daughter of the late Charles K. and Florence Sweney. Prior to retirement, Linda was a Psychiatric Aide at Torrance State Hospital. She loved cats. Besides her parents Linda is preceded in death by her first husband Larry Anthony, second husband Robert Carr, and two sons Kenneth Charles Anthony and Shawn Anthony. Linda is survived...

Benjamin C. Roble, 84, of New Derry, PA, died, Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at his home. He was born March 22, 1939, in Wilkinsburg, PA, the son of late Ralph and Edith (Thompson) Roble. Prior to retirement Benjamin worked for Vulcan Mold. He was a US Army Veteran. Benjamin was a member of the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Latrobe. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and woodworking. Besides his parent Benjamin was preceded in death by two brothers Frank and Johnny Viola and one sister...

Stephanie F. (Kollar) Reed, 83, of Derry, passed away, Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at her home. She was born, October 11, 1940, in Latrobe the daughter of the late John and Stephanie Rose (Monorchik) Kollar. Stephanie was a homemaker. She enjoyed watching television and was an avid Pirate and sports fan. Besides her parents Stephanie was preceded in death by her husband Charles R. Reed in 2004. Stephanie is survived by her son Richard Allen Reed and wife Rose of New Stanton; two brothers...

Marilyn J. (Walker) Reott, 76, of Brenizer, passed peacefully after a long battle with cancer Saturday January 13, 2024 at Barnes Place, Latrobe PA. She was the widower of David E. Reott Sr. who preceded her in death in 2006. Born in Latrobe, PA, September 6, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Fred C. and Dorothy E. (Ferrari) Walker. Marilyn was a graduate of Greater Latrobe High School Class of 1965. She graduated from St. Francis School of Nursing as a RN and worked at Torrance State...

Gene R. Fannie, Sr., 87, of Derry, died on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Hempfield Manor, Greensburg. Gene was born on March 10, 1936 in New Derry, a son of the late Furry and Thelma (Friedline) Fannie. Prior to retirement Gene worked at Latrobe Steel Company for 39 years. He was a US Army Veteran. Gene was a member of the St. Martin Catholic Church, New Derry and the Derry Rod and Gun Club. He loved hunting, fishing, and going to his USW Local 1537 Buck Pool Dinner, and going to his two...

Derek Washington Skillings, 40, of Hillside, passed away unexpectedly on December 20, 2023 in an automobile accident. Derek was born on March 24, 1983 in Latrobe, a son of Irven W.and Timara L. (Skillings) Hall of Hillside, PA. Derek loved all sports and was a big supporter of the local sports teams. He enjoyed watching and encouraging athletes. Derek was constantly seen showing kids how to improve in their sport. There was never a person he didn’t know or have some type of positive...

Charles (Jake) Letosky, 89, of Bradenville, PA, died, Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Butler Memorial Hospital. He was born February 4, 1934, in Central City, PA, the son of late Michael and Mary (Salonish) Letosky. Prior to retirement Charles was a construction worker for the Laborers Union Local 1451. He was a US Army Veteran. Charles was a member of the St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church, American Greek Club, and the American Slovak Society. He also enjoyed fishing and watching the...