All Obituaries

Edward Stockberger, 90, of Unity Township, died Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, at his home. He was born Sept. 7, 1929, in Pleasant Unity, a son of the late Alexander and Bertha (Terhorst) Stockberger. Prior to retirement, he worked at Saint-Gobain in Latrobe and served as president of the Possum Hollow Rod and Gun Club for 47 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters, Clara Stockberger, Lavina Kloock, Elizabeth Wilson and Virginia Costabile. He is survived by his...

Robert E. Rolla, 83, of Latrobe, died Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019, at his home in Derry Township. He was born May 3, 1936, in Lycippus, a son of the late Edward W. and Mabel (Stairs) Rolla. Prior to retirement, Bob worked for Agway Inc., Greensburg, also worked at Chestnut Ridge Foam and helped with grave digging at Lycippus Community Cemetery. He served three years with the Army National Guard during the Korean War and two years with the Army. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Dennis G. Raishart, 77, of Marguerite, died Monday, August 26, 2019 at his home.  He was born December 2, 1941 in Pleasant Unity, a son of the late Joseph M. and Cecelia L. (Palek) Raishart.  Prior to retirement worked at Newcomer Products, Derry Township, and was Catholic by faith.  He was a member of the Calumet Club, A & B Club in Youngwood, South Greensburg Hunt Club, American Legion Post 515 in Latrobe, Trauger Firemens Club and Hostetter Slovak Club.  In...

Gervase S. “Jerry” Gumbita, 81, of Marguerite, died Monday, August 26, 2019 at his home.  He was born October 8, 1937 in Marguerite, a son of the late Paul S. and Catherine (Halula) Gumbita.  He was a graduate of St. Vincent Prep School and attended St. Vincent College.  Prior to retirement in 1999 Jerry was a rural carrier with the US Postal Service in Latrobe with 33 years of service.  He was a veteran of the PA Army National Guard with 6 years of service,...

Kenneth M. Trice Jr., 62, of Brinkerton, died Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, at Hempfield Manor Nursing Home, Greensburg. He was born Aug. 10, 1957, in Greensburg and was a son of the late Kenneth M. Sr. and Mathilda (Pacey) Trice. He was a graduate of Mt. Pleasant Area High School and had worked as a golf course maintenance supervisor, most recently at Robertshaw Acres. Ken was a member of Laurel Highlands Snowmobile Club and enjoyed hunting. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Franz J. Malik, 55, of Latrobe, died Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital.  He was born January 14, 1964 in Latrobe, a son of the late Rudolph V. and Josephine (Johnstone) Malik.  He previously worked at the former Malik & Son’s Scrapyard, Latrobe.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Rudolph Jr. and Ronald Malik.  He is survived by three sisters, Joanne Hutter and husband Russell, Cecilia K. Keitz and...

Shirley E. Rosebosky, 86, of Pleasant Unity, died Friday, Aug. 9, 2019, at Brookdale Senior Living, Latrobe. She was born March 3, 1933, in Latrobe, a daughter of the late Hershel P. and Vera C. (Bowman) Walters. Shirley enjoyed and loved art, drawing and hunting. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John F. Rosebosky; a daughter-in-law, Arlene Wallak, two brothers, Robert D. Walters and Hershel J. Walters and his wife, Geraldine. She is survived by four...

Marlene J. Benscoter, 72, of Greensburg, died Thursday, August 8, 2019 at home.  She was born February 25, 1947 in Greensburg, a daughter of the late John and Anna (Karp) Keener.  After high school graduation she worked at Seton Hill then the former Gee Bee’s before working at WHJB and finishing her career as a Toll Collector on the Greensburg Bypass.  She did beautiful cross-stitch, crocheted afghans and loved playing Mah Jongg on her tablet as well as reading...

Nancy M. Hribal, 81, of Unity Township, died Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019, at her home. She was born Sept. 20, 1937, in Indiana, Pa., a daughter of the late David Nelson and Helen Louise (Westover) Caylor. She was a graduate of Latrobe High School Class of 1955, and prior to retirement was a payroll secretary at Dill Construction. Nancy was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church, Latrobe, and was a volunteer at the former Triangle Meals on Wheels for many years. She loved bingo and going to...

Edna J. “EJ” Reese, 80, of Pleasant Unity, died Thursday, July 25, 2019 in Excela Health Latrobe Hospital.  She was born May 10, 1939 in Mammoth, a daughter of the late Robert W. and Orpha J. (Welch) Reese.  EJ had been employed by Pleasant Unity Pizza.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Linda Reese; and her brother-in-law, Terry Stemmler.  She is survived by her son, Rick Stemmler and wife Cindy, of Lycippus; her daughter,...