Jan 15, 2026

Lynn Sue (Barnhart) Pomarico, age 52, died at home surrounded by her loving family on Jan. 15, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Ronald and Carole (Wilson) Barnhart and Norma Barnhart.

Lynn's greatest adventure occurred when she met her husband, Jeff who survives her. They were together for over 30 years of ups and downs but always handling...

Jan 14, 2026

John R. Brinker, 87, of Norvelt, passed away January 14, 2026. He was born August 10, 1938 in Armbrust, a son of the late John and Marie (Overly) Brinker.

After high school, John enlisted in the US Army and served for several years. Prior to retirement John worked at Volkswagon and then retired from the Elliot Company in Jeannette.

John...

Dec 30, 2025

Betty J. Mizikar, 96, of Mammoth, passed away December 30, 2025. She was born July 22, 1929, in Latrobe, a daughter of the late Peter and Mary Kovalcik. She was the beloved wife of the late John T. Mizikar.

Betty was a member of St. Florian Church, an associate member of the Altar Society, and a member of the First...

Dec 28, 2025

Thomas J. Solo, 71, of Norvelt, passed away Dec. 28, 2025 at Independence Health System Westmoreland Hospital. He was born in Norvelt on Sept. 28, 1954, a son of the late John and Flora (Pastore) Solo.Thomas is survived by his siblings, John Solo of Youngwood, Ann Riggen of Mount Pleasant, Pat Solo of Norvelt, Bob (Trish) Solo of Penn Trafford,...

Dec 28, 2025

Stephen John Gonta III, of Greensburg, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025 at Independence Westmoreland Hospital with his loving wife, Linda, and his daughter, Darlene, at his side.

Stephen was born on June 6, 1943 in the Bronx, New York, to Stephen John Gonta II and Mary Florence (Mizenko) Gonta. He graduated from Hurst High School in 1961, and went on...

Dec 19, 2025

Jeffrey P. Ruff, 62, of Scottdale, passed away peacefully at home on December 19, 2025, with his family by his side. He was born on January 14, 1963 in Mt. Pleasant. A son of the late Charles and Bonnie Ruff.

Jeff was a longtime truck driver and mechanic, known for his strong work ethic and hands-on nature. A true hard...

Dec 4, 2025

Joseph "Skip" Kulha Jr. 78, of Latrobe, PA, passed on December 4th, 2025. He was born December 11, 1946. Preceded in death by his son Jeffrey Joseph, his parents Joseph and Cecelia (Gendek) Kulha, brothers Michael and John. Joseph retired from the US Postal Service as a Postmaster in Scottdale, PA. After his retirement, he worked in the finance office...

Nov 29, 2025

Mary T. Nock, 76, of Norvelt, passed away on November 29, 2025. Born on October 25, 1949, in Mt. Pleasant, she was the beloved daughter of the late John and Margaret Nock.

Mary was a 1967 graduate of Greensburg Central Catholic and went on to earn her bachelor's degree in mathematics from the University of Pittsburgh in 1971. She spent...

Nov 23, 2025

Robert H. "Bob" Lowther, Jr., 77, of Norvelt, lost his battle with Alzheimer's disease on November 23, 2025. Born March 27, 1948, Bob was the oldest son of Florence (Cummings) and the late Robert H. Lowther Sr.

After graduating from Mt. Pleasant high school, Bob enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he served as an aviation mechanic...

Nov 20, 2025

Dennis R. Shafer, 63, of Acme, passed away unexpectedly on November 20, 2025. He was born March 26, 1962, in Mount Pleasant, a son of the late James and Rachel "Bonnie" Shafer. Dennis was the proprietor of Shafer Carpentry for over 40 years.

He enjoyed mushroom hunting, playing bingo, and collecting junk.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased...

Nov 16, 2025

Michael George Kulha, age 82, of Hempfield, passed away on November 16, 2025. He was born September 27, 1943 in Latrobe, a son of the late Joseph and Cecelia Kulha.

Prior to retirement Michael worked as a machinist, contributing his skills to Tooling Specialist Inc and Avanti Engineering.

Michael's passion for life was reflected in his unwavering support for the Penn State...

Nov 13, 2025

Ronald "Ron" Dean Reese, 64, of Latrobe, passed away unexpectedly on November 13, 2025.

Ron lived a life marked by generosity, strong loyalty to his roots, and a deep appreciation for the people around him. He loved to celebrate life in every sense - especially through cooking, sharing meals, and gathering with family and friends. His energy, humor, and ability to...

Nov 3, 2025

Glenn Eugene Shaffer, 58, of Kecksburg, died Monday, November 3, 2025. He was born September 12, 1967, in Mt. Pleasant, the only son and youngest child of the late Merle E. Shaffer and Joyce M. (Kirchner) Shaffer.

Glenn was a graduate of Mount Pleasant High School and Triangle Tech, where he earned an Associate Degree in Mechanical Drafting and Design....

Aug 30, 2025

Ellamae Keck Hoggatt, "Dereen" went to be with her precious Lord and Savior on the morning of August 30, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas. She passed from this realm to the next at 100 years young. As a wife to Col. Ralph Sellers Hoggatt and mother to their three children and grandmother to three grandchildren, her main focus was to...

Aug 27, 2025

Aug 8, 2025

Helen L. DeFlorio, of Hecla, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2025, at the age of 103. Born on April 18, 1922, she lived a long and fulfilling life, marked by her devotion to family, faith, and simple joys.

Helen was a cherished member of St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church in Trauger. Her love for baking was well-known among family and...

Aug 8, 2025

Aug 7, 2025

James Gardner Coldren, Sr., 87, passed away on August 7, 2025. Born June 27, 1938, to the late Leland and Agnes (Stewart) Coldren.

A 1956 graduate of Uniontown High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1958 and served four years in Germany, where he trained as a nuclear weapons technician.

Prior to his retirement in 1991, James worked as a...

Aug 1, 2025

John A. "Bachie" Galando, Sr., a cherished father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on August 1, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on September 12, 1951, in Mammoth. He was the son of the late Anthony and Eleanor Galando.

John was a dedicated machinist by trade, known for his strong work ethic and commitment to his craft. Outside of his...

Jul 29, 2025

Christine H. Moninger, 77, of New Stanton, passed away on July 29, 2025, at the IHS Westmoreland Hospital with her family by her side.

Throughout her life, Christine had an array of hobbies and interests that brought her happiness. She loved birds and German Shepherds, enjoyed putting together puzzles, and found fulfillment in her gardening endeavors. However, nothing brought her more...