All Obituaries

Dennis M. Moczydlowsky, 65, of Trauger, died Sunday, May 20, 2018, at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. He was born July 30, 1952, in Mt. Pleasant, a son of the late Paul G. and Sarah J. (Duda) Moczydlowsky. Dennis worked at the former ARC in Greensburg and was a member of St. Florian Catholic Church, United. He was a member of the Hillview Specials Bowling League and honorary member of Trauger VFD. He enjoyed competing in all sports in the Special Olympics, loved fire trucks, golfing and...

Joyce A. Ostrosky, 75, of Greensburg, died Saturday, May 19, 2018, at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. She was born Dec. 2, 1942, in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Paul and Gertrude (Dolence) Golobish. Prior to retirement, she worked at the former Naturalizer Shoes at both Greengate and Westmoreland malls, the former Norvelt Sundae Barn and at the Tribune-Review, Greensburg. Joyce had been a member of the former Trauger VFD Ladies Auxiliary. She loved gardening,...

Anna Klaka, 89, of Greensburg (Hempfield Township), died Friday, May 4, 2018, at Hempfield Manor, Greensburg. She was born Sept. 25, 1928, in Armbrust, a daughter of the late Andrew and Nellie (Zaterach) Harhai. Prior to retirement, she worked at the former Dalton Industries, Youngwood. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mike A. Klaka in 2007; four brothers, Andrew, John, Steve and Harry Harhai; and her sister, Mary Stracka. She was the last member of...

Gary R. Heskey, 66, of Mt. Pleasant Township, died Thursday, May 3, 2018, at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh. He was born Sept. 5, 1951 in Greensburg, a son of Margaret A. (Hudock) Heskey, of Hunker, and the late Robert P. Heskey. Gary was a 1969 graduate of Hempfield Area High School, then received his B.S. in Education from Indiana University of Pa. Prior to retirement, he worked at Latrobe Specialty Steel. He was a member of Kecksburg VFD club, United Slovak Club, Little Sewickley...

John J. “Bogey” Martelli, 77, of Lloydsville, died Friday, April 27, 2018 at UPMC East, Monroeville.  He was born March 16, 1941 in Latrobe, a son of the late John L. and Margaret T. (Urdzik) Martelli.  John was a US Army veteran and member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Latrobe.  Prior to retirement he worked at Saint-Gobain and previously worked at Vulcan Mold and then Unity Cemetery all in Latrobe.  He was a life member and still active at...

Margaret R. Hendrickson, 90, of Pleasant Unity, died Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at Nature Park Commons, Hempfield Township. She was born May 25, 1927, in United, a daughter of the late Michael and Florence C. (Siemon) Pelar. Prior to retirement, she worked at the former Moyer and Schultz, Pleasant Unity. Peg was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ, Trauger. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James L. Hendrickson, in 2009; her brother, Raymond...

John R. "Jumbo" Stas, 84, of Unity Township, died Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at St. Anne Home, Greensburg. He was born Aug. 1, 1933, in Hostetter, a son of the late John M. and Mary Ann (Menarcheck) Stas. He was a graduate of Hurst High School, class of 1952, and was a highly recruited football player, being offered 37 scholarships to top ranked colleges and universities. He was a devoted husband to the love of his life and high school sweetheart, Ethel, devoted father,...

Kristina Lynn Boring, 52, of Derry Township, died Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at home, surrounded by her family. She was born March 27, 1966, in Latrobe, a daughter of John "Barney" and May (Ahlborn) Barnhart, of Latrobe. Kristina was a member of Latrobe United Methodist Church and worked at Berkheimer Tax Innovations in Derry. She was a loving mother, wife, daughter and aunt. She enjoyed traveling on cruise ships and spending time with her two adoring bichons, Belle and Bailey. In...

Wendell M. Keck, 96, of Mt. Pleasant Township, died Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital.  He was born February 10, 1922 in Kecksburg, a son of the late Martin Iruh and Carrie (Umstead) Keck.  He was a graduate of Hurst High School and the Art Institute of Pittsburgh.  He was a Master Sergeant with the 5th Air Force, 35th fighter control squadron having served 45 months in the Southwest Pacific, Australia, New Guinea, Newemfore and Phillipine...

Archie N. Bossart, 89, of Pleasant Unity, died Monday, April 16, 2018 at Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville.  He was born August 9, 1928 in Stahlstown, a son of the late Arch H. and Catherine C. (Myers) Bossart.  Prior to retirement he worked at Westinghouse in West Mifflin and previously in Youngwood.  Archie was a US Army veteran and member of VFW Post #8643, Pleasant Unity.  He has been involved with the Boy Scouts for over 56 years having received the Silver...