Bernardine Shopsky
Jul 24, 2020
Bernardine (Lesko) Shopsky, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, friend and inspiration, passed away peacefully at home, Friday, July 24, 2020. Her last weeks were spent surrounded by her loving family, friends and doting dachshunds. She dedicated her life to serving her community, bringing love and laughter to the lives of all who knew her. Over the years, she was a dedicated...
Robert Shaffer
Jul 20, 2020
Robert G. "Bob" Shaffer, 76, of Norvelt, passed away suddenly and peacefully Monday morning, July 20, 2020, at his home. Born April 25, 1944, in Mt. Pleasant, he was the son of the late Charles and Evelyn Kortright Shaffer. Bob was a proud veteran of the Air Force. Prior to retirement, he owned ATV, motorcycle and watercraft dealerships in Donegal,...
James V Liprando
Jul 5, 2020
James V. (Jimmy) Liprando, 82, of Greensburg lost his battle with cancer on July 5th , 2020. Jimmy was born on November 20th , 1937 in Export and was the son of the late David and Stella Liprando. Jimmy was well known for his years as a barber at “Jimmy’s Barber Shop” in Export and Holiday Park. He was a...
Krista Kozielec
Jul 4, 2020
Krista J Kozielec, 41 passed away unexpectedly July 4, 2020. Born July 11, 1978 in Latrobe she was the daughter of Karen (Michael) Raishart and the late Richard C Kozielec. Krista is survived by her brother Michael (Joelle) Raishart and their children Brylee, Braiden, Kason, they were the love of her life. In addition she is survived by her materal...
Cindy Rae Hudgkin
Jun 22, 2020
Cindy R. "Hutch" Hudgkin, 59, of Hunker (Armburst), passed away suddenly Monday, June 22, 2020. Born Oct. 3, 1960, in Greensburg, she was the daughter of Diane E. (Moon) Hudgkin and the late Keith A. Hudgkin. She was preceded in death by her father, Keith; and grandparents. Cindy will be greatly missed by her family and friends and remembered for...
Robert J Zider
Jun 21, 2020
Robert J. "Bob" Zider, 63, of Norvelt, passed away at his home Sunday, June 21, 2020. He was the son of the late John and Sally Zider. He was born Aug. 14, 1956, in Greensburg. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Dennis Zider. He was a loving husband to his wife, Karen M. Zider. He...
Janice Ann McLaughlin Frankhouser
May 20, 2020
Janice Ann McLaughlin Frankhouser, 73, was called home on Wednesday, May 20, 2020, while holding the hand of her only child, Karin. She was born Sept. 11, 1946, in Mt. Pleasant. She was a fourth- generation resident in her family home in Hecla. Jan graduated from Hurst High School in 1964 and was active in her reunion activities. She worked...
Stephen Sosko
May 16, 2020
Stephen "Pishta" Sosko, 67, of Greensburg passed away Saturday, May 16, 2020. He was born March 29, 1953, and was the son of the late Michael Sr. and Irene Bishop Sosko. He was preceded in death by his son, Stephen Joseph Sosko Jr. He is survived by his loving wife, Susan (Hontz) Sosko, and son, Scott Sosko. Pishta was a...
Virginia Anne Baker
May 14, 2020
Virginia "Anne" Baker, 63, of Hecla, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020. She was born April 4, 1957, in Dubois, a daughter of the late Stephen and Virginia Madden Trout. Anne is survived by a daughter, Ashley Baker; fiance, Pat Wingard; and granddaughter, Emmory Baker. She loved gardening, outdoor activities and sitting by her fire pit. She is also survived...
Kathleen (Downs) Hatcher
May 4, 2020
Kathleen (Downs) Hatcher, 65, of Mammoth, passed away Monday, May, 4, 2020. Born Jan. 9, 1955, in Mt. Pleasant, she was the daughter of the late Jeune Downs and Lawrence Lewis. She is survived by her beloved husband of 47 years, James Hatcher; and two sons, Jeremy (Kristen) Hatcher, of Greensburg, and Joshua (Amanda) Hatcher, of Norvelt. Kathy enjoyed spending...
Mary Helen Dunn
May 1, 2020
Mary Helen Dunn, 91, of Weltytown, passed away Friday, May 1, 2020, in Kingman, Ariz. Born Oct. 4, 1928, in Latrobe, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Anna Mabel Poche. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jay Dunn; daughter, Verna Allen; brothers, Richard "Dick" Poche and Charles "Chuck" Poche; and sister, Sarah "Sally" Mott. Mary...
Cornelius P Schachte
May 1, 2020
Cornelius P. Schachte, 87 of Norvelt passed away Friday, May 1, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born January 28, 1933 in Hecla, son of Charles and Anastasia Nolan Schachte. He is survived by his devoted wife, Helen, of 55 years. He is preceded in death by brothers Jack, Paul, Joe, James, Francis, Richard and Leroy. Cornelius is...
Loretta M Rutkowski
Apr 24, 2020
Loretta M. Rutkowski, 82, of Greensburg, passed peacefully into the Lord's hands on Friday, April 24, 2020. She was born March 1, 1938, in Mutual, the daughter of late Mary and Joseph Kapura. She was the third of four siblings. On July 5, 1958, she married Adolph Rutkowski, who survives. She graduated from Hurst High School, Norvelt, in 1956. Loretta...
Sandra L Lucas Ruggiero
Apr 21, 2020
Sandra L. Lucas Ruggiero, 73 of Humphrey’s passed away at her home peacefully with family by her side, Tuesday April 21, 2020. Born September 7, 1946 in Cleveland Ohio daughter of the late James and Merna Alborts Lucas. She was a member of Prince of Peace Luthern Church, Latrobe. Also a PTO member at Baggely Elementary where she was known...
Joseph R Sidehamer
Apr 20, 2020
Joseph R. Sidehamer, 94 of Norvelt passed away Monday April 20, 2020 at his home. He was born February 18, 1926 in Mt. Pleasant, a son of the late Frank and Tenney Pfleger Sidehamer. Prior to his retirement in 1989, Joe was a manufacturing engineer with Robertshaw Controls Inc, New Stanton and he was also a farmer. He was a...
Pauline Cerkovnik
Apr 15, 2020
Pauline J. "Paula" Cerkovnik, 89, of Mt. Pleasant Township, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant. Born July 9, 1930, in Greensburg, she was the daughter of the late George and Anna Ferencuk Cerkovnik. Paula was a 1948 graduate of Hurst High School, Mt. Pleasant, and then served in the Air Force. She and her sisters...
Robert Brinker
Apr 9, 2020
Robert Brinker, 94 of Brinkerton passed away Thursday April 9,2020. Born May 16, 1925, he was the son of late Pearl Hixson Adams. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years Elizabeth Yomnick Brinker, a son Robert Duane Brinker, a infant son Drew Brinker and a Grandson Jason Robert Brinker. Surviving are...
Madeline Thompson
Mar 22, 2020
Madeline Thompson, 94, of Norvelt, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020. Born Jan. 24, 1926, in Armbrust, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Josephine (Warheit) Thompson. She was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister-in law, Foster, Robert and his wife, Gladys Thompson. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Lillian and Phyllis...
Robert Peters
Mar 21, 2020
Robert L. Peters, 73, of Acme, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020, at home. He was born Jan. 28, 1947, the son of the late James W. and Ethel Overly Peters. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, (James) Peters. He was a member of the Kecksburg and Hecla Clubs. He worked for Pepsi...
Richard E Golkosky
Mar 16, 2020
Richard E. Golkosky, 76, of Norvelt, passed away peacefully Monday, March 16, 2020, with family by his side. Born May 6, 1943, he was the son of the late Raymond and Victoria Golkosky. He is also preceded by a brother, Raymond Golkosky. He was a loving husband to Regina Joy Hamm Golkosky; and also a loving father to his children,...