All Obituaries

Martha J. Gaydar, 63, of Trauger, died Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg.  She was born October 2, 1956 in Ligonier, a daughter of Nancy (Haase) Brown of Unity Township and the late Carl Brown.  Prior to retirement she worked at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.  She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Greensburg and Norvelt Firemen’s Club.  Martha was also a life member of Trauger Volunteer Fire...

Dr. John F. “Jack” Macey, Ph.D., 86, of Unity Township, died Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at his home.  He was born January 16, 1934 in Marguerite, a son of the late Andrew M. and Mary (Salko) Macey.  Jack had been a part of the Saint Vincent Community since 1947 where he attended St. Vincent Prep and St. Vincent College.  He continued his education by studying for the priesthood only to leave monastic life in 1960.  He taught Latin and English for several years...

Catherine M. Pennington, 87, of Pleasant Unity, died Monday, August 24, 2020 at her home.  She was born September 17, 1932 in Carpentertown, a daughter of the late Paul and Elizabeth (Kiripolski) Balazek.  Prior to retirement she worked as a private duty home health aide and was a member of St. Florian Catholic Church, United.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, H. Lionel Pennington, a son Clark Pennington, three brothers, Paul, William and...

Bonnye J. Noonan, 79, of Unity Township, died Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, at UPMC Shadyside hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born Jan. 3, 1941, at the Lemmon family farm in Unity Township, a daughter of the late Paul P. and Bernice J. (Downs) Lemmon. Prior to retirement, Bonnye worked at D & A Auto Auction, New Stanton. She is survived by three sons, Robert A. Noonan Sr. and wife, Elizabeth, Michael J. Noonan, and Gary G. Noonan, all of Unity Township; her daughter, Tami J. Potoma Valore and her...

Nancy Jo Liston, 82, of Humphreys, died Saturday, August 22, 2020 at her home.  She was born May 4, 1938 in Mammoth, a daughter of the late Robert D. and Sarah (Peffer) Shumar.  Prior to retirement she worked at I.H.S. at Mountain View and previously at Sears Roebuck Company, Greensburg.  She had been a member of United Slovak Club, Pleasant Unity VFW, United Amvets and Trauger Firemen’s Club.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Virgil E. "Pip" Hoyle, 79, of Unity Township, passed away Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. He was born March 6, 1941, in Latrobe, a son of the late Walter R. and Mary E. (Small) Hoyle. He was a graduate of Hurst High School. Prior to retirement, he worked at Dickson Industries. Pip was a member of St. James Lutheran Church. He was a firefighter and fire chief of Baggaley Volunteer Fire Department and also a member of Possum Hollow Rod and Gun Club. He...

Rebecca R. Wissinger, 95, of Unity Township, died Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020, at Loyalhanna Care Center, Derry Township. She was born April 19, 1925, in Unity Township, a daughter of the late Albert E. and Rachel (Summy) Cramer. She was a member of Latrobe Alliance Church, and liked TV game shows, knitting, crocheting, crossword puzzles, reading, and watching tennis and golf. She also loved her family, her African violets, her butterfly pin collection and vanilla ice cream. In addition to her...

Richard R. "Ricky" Dick, 54, of Hunker, died Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, at Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville, as a result of a tragic fall. He was born Sept. 21, 1965, in Latrobe, a son of Kathleen "Katie" (Ankney) Dick, of Latrobe, and the late Donald F. Dick. He was a graduate of Greater Latrobe High School class of 1984, and he worked in construction and previously at Naser Foods. Ricky enjoyed drives in the mountains, and he loved dogs, dancing and steak. In addition...

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. ...