All Obituaries

Mary G. Solomon, 95, of Norvelt, died Sunday, May 19, 2019, at Amber House, Mt. Pleasant. She was born Nov. 15, 1923, in Jeannette, a daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (Adams) Kindelan. She was a member of St. Florian Catholic Church, United, and its Catholic Daughters. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard P. Solomon; and five sisters, Helen Dattilo, Kathryn Occhuizzi, Marcela Adams, Dolores Kindelan and Rachael Stefanacci. She is survived by her...

Blaise Forish, 77, of Unity Township, died Sunday, May 12, 2019, at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. He was born Nov. 12, 1941, in Latrobe, a son of the late John G. "Jack" and Evelyn (Skapura) Forish. He was an Air Force veteran, and prior to retirement he worked for Peoples Natural Gas Company. Blaise was a member of St. Benedict Catholic Church, Marguerite, liked to hunt and fish and was a handyman for many people. He is survived by his wife, Lucille M. (Minoski)...

Ronald A. Yeskey, 86, of Unity Township, died Friday, May 10, 2019, at The Grove at Latrobe, Unity Township. He was born Oct. 16, 1932, in Greensburg, a son of the late Fred L. and Dollie C. (Carnes) Yeskey. He was a graduate of Warren Senior High School, Clarion University, West Virginia University and Duquesne University. He began his career as a teacher at Harrold's Junior High and Hempfield High School, where he also was the wrestling coach. Prior to retirement, he was a teacher,...

Darlene R. Trout, 77, of Latrobe, died Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Westmoreland Manor, Hempfield Township.  She was born August 9, 1941 in Hempfield Township, a daughter of the late Frederick R. and Rose (Couchenour) Steiner.  Prior to retirement she worked at Seton Hill College, Greensburg.  Darlene was a member of St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Whitney, and loved camping, baking and bluegrass music.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, John A. Trout, her...

Noah Anthony Penich, 16, of New Stanton, unexpectedly went to be with the Lord as a result of complications from a seizure Wednesday, May 1, 2019. He was born July 2, 2002, in Latrobe, a son of Stephen A. and Michelle L. (Miller) Penich. He attended Hempfield Area High School Autistic Support and was in the 10th grade. Noah brought so much joy and love to our lives and never let his autism and epilepsy stop him from loving life. His nickname is "Bear" - Best hugs ever! If anyone...

Doretha B. "Dee" Welty, 89, of Weltytown, died Monday, April 29, 2019, in Westmoreland Manor, Hempfield Township. She was born Sept. 16, 1929, in Mt. Pleasant Township, a daughter of the late Edward H. and Emma J. (Honse) Welch. Doretha was a lifelong member of St. Paul United Church of Christ, Trauger, where she sat in the next to the last pew, greeted everyone with a smile and sang each hymn in joyous praise and appreciation. Doretha was a dancer, a walker and a nature lover who...

Diane M. Kulha, 65, of Bradenville, died Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at Twin Lakes Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Unity Township. She was born Sept. 16, 1953, in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Walter H. "Bud" Sr. and Ann M. (Miscik) Fetter. She worked at The Grove at Latrobe and previously at Kowboy's in Whitney. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, John M. Fetter; and a sister, Janet Horrell. She is survived by two children, Leonard C....

Blane A. “Toad” Eutsey, 66, of Laurelville, died Friday, March 29, 2019 at Excela Health Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant.  He was born November 17, 1952 in Connellsville, a son of the late Wade A. and Edna (Ulery) Eutsey.  Prior to retirement worked at J.J. Sosko Trucking and previously for Holland Enterprises.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Charles and Robert Eutsey and a sister, Linda Pritts.  He is survived by 3 children,...

Charles O. Snyder, 96, of Unity Township, died Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at his home. He was born May 15, 1922, on the family farm directly across the street from his current home, in Unity Township, a son of the late Otto L. and Emma C. (Sessie) Snyder. Prior to retirement in 1988, he worked at Robershaw Controls, New Stanton. Chuck was an Army veteran of World War II, member of VFW Post 33, Greensburg, and member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Trauger. In addition to his parents, he was...

David P. Graham, 55, of Marguerite, died Thursday, March 21, 2019 at his home.  He was born August 16, 1963 in Latrobe, a son of the late Charles Dale Sr. and Mary M. (Metil) Graham.  David previously worked at Tri State Detergent Services, Greensburg and was an avid skier.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Dale Graham, Jr.  He is survived by 4 sisters, Charlotte A. Graham, Kathleen M. Graham, Barbara G. Bosco and Amy L. Graham...