Obituaries

Thomas Adair

Jul 2, 2022

Thomas W. Adair, age 80, of Laughlintown, Pennsylvania peacefully passed away on July 2, 2022.

 

Tom was born August 27, 1941 in Sheraden(Pittsburgh), Pennsylvania, to the late James and Rita (Echtler) Adair. Loving husband of Linda (Knouse) Adair for 56 years of marriage. Cherished father of Thomas (Teresa) Adair, Jr., Christine (Christopher) Williams and grandpap of Nicklaus and Justin...

Donald Dumnich

Jun 26, 2022

Donald G. Dumnich, 70, of Cook Township passed away on June 26,2022 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital surrounded by his family.

Don was born August 19, 1951 in Latrobe, a son of the late Michael and Ann (Shafran) Dumnich.

Don graduated from Latrobe High School in 1969 and attended Vale Technical Institute of Blairsville, Pa receiving a degree in auto...

Linda Fetzer

Jun 21, 2022

Linda D. Fetzer, 75, of Ligonier, formerly of Johnstown, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2022 surrounded by her family. Linda was born January 3, 1947, to the late Clarence and Verda Hause. Beloved wife of the late Larry C. Fetzer; loving mother of Mark Fetzer and Kathy (Dave) Stouffer; cherished grandmother of Marissa, Briana (John), Kalyn, Madison (Drew), Nicole...

Mary Miller

Jun 19, 2022

Mary E. "Dot" Miller, age 87, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2022.

 

Mary was born December 15, 1934 in Ligonier, Pa.

 

Daughter of the late Harry D. Miller and Alma Fry Miller.

 

Employed by Dr. William Donovan, Glenn Ray Real Estate and Robert Benner.

 

Survived by her sister Effie Gail Fletcher of Ligonier, 1 niece...

Paul Gerlach

Jun 15, 2022

Paul C. Gerlach, age 33, of Ligonier, Pennsylvania passed away on June 15, 2022. Loving husband and best friend of Susan Gerlach, and cherished father to Henry, Heidi, and Elise.

Paul was born June 24, 1988 in Charlotte, North Carolina to James and Amelia (Bustillo) Gerlach.

Brother of Sandy (Mark) Aronson.

Uncle of Dean, Bennett, and Gordon Aronson.

Grandson of...

George H. Springer

Jun 12, 2022

George H. Springer, 92, of Rector, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022.  He was born March 10, 1930 in Rector, a son of the late Henry and Anna (Shadron) Springer.  He was a veteran of the US Air Force.  Prior to retiring in 1990, he was an inspector for Westinghouse Electric Corporation in Cheswick for 30 years.  He was...

Dale Donald Tobias Sr.

Jun 4, 2022

 

Master Sergeant (Ret) Dale D. (Toby) Tobias Sr. passed away at his home to be with his savior Saturday, June 4, 2022. He was born April 17, 1933, to William B. and Oma Tobias in Rochester Mills, PA. Dale was one of ten children Lydia, Trudell, Erma, Vivian, William Jr., Alverda, Dolly, Geraldine, Joyce. He grew up all over...

Dorothy Jean "Jeanne" Petrucci

Jun 4, 2022

 

 

Dorothy Jean "Jeanne" Petrucci, 92, of Wilpen passed away peacefully on June 4, 2022.Preceded in death by her husband Ernest Petrucci, parents Charles and Mary (Powanda) Fitchko, and eight brothers and sisters.  Also, she was the sister-in-law of Levi and Marge Petrucci. Loving mother of Gregory (Christine) Petrucci of Latrobe, Mary Anna (Thomas) Mayer of Tampa, FL, Lisa Jean (Andy)...

Randy J. Newcomer, Sr.

Jun 4, 2022

Randy J. Newcomer, Sr., 62, of Augusta, WV, formerly of Connellsville PA, passed away at his daughter's home on June 4, 2022. Randy was born on September 24, 1959 in Connellsville, PA to the late William and Jo Ann Newcomer. 

Randy is survived by Nicole Newcomer - daughter, Troy Stockton - son-in-law, Randy Newcomer Jr. - son, Ryan Rimel - son-in-law,...

John Shaffer

Jun 2, 2022

John Shaffer, 57, of Stahlstown passed away peacefully on June 2, 2022.

Son of Daisy (Walker) Shaffer & the late Kenneth Shaffer of Stahlstown;

Survived by his wife of 32 years, Kimberly (Midlo) Shaffer, daughter Emily (Rj) Ray, granddaughter Bailee Mae & brothers Kevin (Cindy), Kenny (Lisa), Jody (Val) & their families;

Preceded in death by an infant sister Sharon...

Margaret G. Boyd

May 14, 2022

Margaret Alice Boyd, age 71 , died on May 14, 2022 after her battle with cancer.

Margaret was born February 26,1951 in Latrobe, PA to George and Nancy Gibson. She graduated from Ligonier Valley High School in 1969. Margaret was married to her husband, William Boyd for 47 years.

Margaret is survived by her husband, William Boyd;...

Nancy Lou Schober

May 6, 2022

Our beloved mother, Nancy Lou Stahl Schober, age 89, of Bethel Church Road, Latrobe, passed away peacefully at home on May 6th, 2022 with her loving and devoted family by her side. She was born January 20, 1933 in Latrobe, a daughter of the late Daniel F. and Laura (Campbell) Stahl. She was a member of Bethel...

William Ward Ryan

Apr 26, 2022

William Ward Ryan, age 83, peacefully passed away on April 26, 2022, surrounded by his family.

Beloved husband of 30 years to Zlata Ryan; Ward is preceded in death by his parents Edward and Marion (Schwing) Ryan. Loving father of Tatiana Ryan, Scott (Valerie) Zagray, Tracy (Reid) Haynie, Shannon (Jeff) Atwood, Morgan (Stephanie) Ryan. Cherished grandfather of LeeAnn Zagray,...

Marie Ruth Ankney

Apr 12, 2022

Marie Ruth (Nichols) Ankney, age 88, peacefully passed away on April 12, 2022

surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Charles L. Ankney; Preceded in death by

her parents William E. and Ruth Irene (Cross) Nichols. Loving mother of Ruthanne E.

Ankney, Michelle G. (Joseph) Mullin and Susan M. (Daniel) Katzin. Cherished

grandmother of Emily and Johnathan Mullin, Sara...

Mary A. Zamborsky

Apr 11, 2022

Mary Andreycak Zamborsky, age 99 of Ligonier passed on April 11, 2022.

She was born May 6, 1922 in Ligonier Twp. (Wilpen) to the late Michael A. and Kathryn Turcheck Andreycak;

Preceded in death by her Parents, loving husband John, brothers  George, Michael “Buzz” and Joseph Andreycak, sisters Ann Carlson and Catherine Shaulis;

Survived by her 3 adopted children Kenneth,...

Patricia Elaine Jones

Apr 4, 2022

Patricia Elaine (McClain) Jones

Patricia Elaine (McClain) Jones (75) of Stahlstown, went to be with our Lord on April 4th, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Shaffer, Sr. and Naomi Jean (Roadman) McClain. She graduated from Ramsey High School with the class of 1964.

She was the Senior Sales Agent in New York City for...

Thomas P. Sleasman

Apr 3, 2022

Loving husband and father Thomas P. Sleasman, 52 of Ligonier, went home to his final resting place on Sunday April 3, 2022. Tom was born November 5, 1969, in Latrobe, PA to the late Emerson J. Sleasman and Martha Grace Burkholder. He was a 1988 graduate of Ligonier Valley High School. He then opened Tom Sleasman Mechanical, an HVAC business...

Gary C. Comito

Apr 2, 2022

Gary C. Comito was born on October 27,1954 in Pittsburgh, PA.  He was the son of Bob and Fran Comito and the fourth of seven children.  He was the father of two daughters and one son.  He was the grandfather of three grandsons. He leaves behind his wife Diane E. Erikson and little buddy Teddy Roosevelt Comito-Erikson.    Gary would...

Dorothy J Umbaugh

Mar 31, 2022

Dorothy J. (Bachmeyer) Umbaugh, 92, of Ligonier, passed away Thursday, Mar. 31, 2022 at home. She was born Mar. 31, 1930, in Pittsburgh, to the late Francis and Elinor (Leslie) Bachmeyer. She was a homemaker and a member of Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Ligonier. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, John H....

George William "Mr. Bill" Schwab Jr.

Mar 25, 2022

George William "Mr Bill" Schwab Jr , 66, of Ligonier, PA, passed away early on March 25, 2022 after fighting a brave battle with cancer.

Bill was born September 19, 1955 in Greensburg, PA to George W. Schwab, Sr and Maryanne (Kimmel) Schwab. Growing up with Tom Schwab. Enjoying his love of music playing the saxophone in many different bands...