All Obituaries

Bonnie L. Thomas, 76, of Pleasant Unity, died Monday, August 3, 2020 at Family Hospice, Pittsburgh.  She was born June 16, 1944 in Latrobe, a daughter of the late John E. and Agnes M. “Tootie” (Miller) Palmer.  She was a graduate of Latrobe High School and member of St. Paul United Church of Christ, Trauger.  Bonnie was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and enjoyed car shows and car cruises with her friends in their 1960 Chevy convertible.  She is survived...

Betty M. Bossart, 81, of Pleasant Unity, died Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg.  She was born August 8, 1938 in Hecla, a daughter of the late Frank and Myrtle (Huffman) Miller.  Betty was a devoted wife, loving mother, caring grandmother and compassionate great grandmother.  She was a graduate of Hurst High School and prior to retirement she worked 37 years at Commercial National Bank in Pleasant Unity where everyone knew Betty. ...

Thomas R. Snyder Jr., 63, of Mutual, died Monday, July 27, 2020, at his home. He was born Aug. 23, 1956, in Erie, a son of Ruth (Smith) Grimm and the late Thomas R. Snyder Sr. He served with the US Navy Seebees during the Vietnam War and prior to retirement worked for DNP (formerly Sony Chemical). Tom was a member of Armbrust Veterans Association and Hecla Sportsmen's club. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Ethan T. Snyder. In addition to his mother, he...

Anthony M. Leone, 58, of Latrobe, died Friday, July 24, 2020, at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. He was born Jan. 8, 1962, in Charleroi, a son of the late Thomas and June (Story) Leone. He was a graduate of Monessen High School and prior to retirement worked at Giant Eagle Eastgate. Tony enjoyed tinkering with anything, especially lawnmowers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Anthony M. Leone Jr.; and a daughter, Gabrielle G. Leone. He is...

Michael J. Waldron, 57, of Latrobe, died Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg.  He was born November 15, 1962 in Latrobe, a son of the late Andrew and Jane (Lipinski) Waldron.  Prior to his disability he worked at Chestnut Ridge Foam, Derry Township and was a retired life member at Youngstown Volunteer Fire Department and former firefighter at Derry Borough VFD.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Andrew...

Harry C. Brinker, Sr., 65, of Mt. Pleasant Township, died Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at home.  He was born March 28, 1955 in Latrobe, a son of the late Lawrence W. and Margaret M. (Hauser) Brinker.  He operated the Brinker Farms near Weltytown and was a member of Living Hope Church, Whitney.  He is survived by his wife, Cindy L. (Schissler) Brinker, three sons, Harry C. Jr. and fiancée Angelica of Mt. Pleasant Township, Travis L. and wife Nicole of Stahlstown and Cody A....

Susan M. (Mehalic) Person, 45, of Unity Township, died Sunday, June 28, 2020, at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born July 7, 1974, in Greensburg, a daughter of Thomas E. and Dolores M. (Ulishney) Mehalic, of Unity Township. She was a graduate of Greater Latrobe High School class of 1992 and St. Vincent College class of 1996. Prior to her illness, she was an account executive at Renda Broadcasting WHJB FM, Greensburg. Suzy was a people...

Scott E. Rosensteel, 49, of Irwin, died Sunday, June 28, 2020, at UPMC East, Monroeville. He was born April 16, 1971, in Latrobe, a son of Jean M. (Payne) Rosensteel, of Unity Township, and the late Philip G. Rosensteel Sr. He was a graduate of Greater Latrobe High School and worked as a carpenter in construction. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a sister, Susan L. Rosensteel. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his son, Wyatt Gabriel Rosensteel, Wyatt's...

Dauna G. Downs, 90, of Unity Township, died Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at Monongahela Valley Hospital. She was born Oct. 2, 1929, in Kecksburg, a daughter of the late George B. and Gertrude A. (Porch) Downs. Prior to retirement, she was a nurse at Frick Hospital and the former Baum's Nursing Home, was a beautician and worked at the former Goodman's Store in Pleasant Unity. Dauna was known for taking care of her daughter and known as "The Cookie Lady," having baked...

Paul J. Ludvik, 86, of Mutual, died Friday, June 19, 2020 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital.  He was born April 6, 1934 in Latrobe, a son of the late John and Mary (Harbac) Ludvik.  Prior to retirement Paul was a farmer and previously worked at the Eidemiller Whitney Stone Quarry.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy E. (Hutter) Ludvik, a son, Paul A. Ludvik, five brothers, Joseph, John Steve, Andrew and Michael Ludvik, and two sisters,...