All Obituaries

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,...

Robert W. Munden, 82, of Unity Township, passed away on July 22, 2019.  Bob was a music teacher in the Norwin, Connellsville, and Hempfield Area School Districts.  He received his Bachelor of Music Education Degree at Otterbein College, Westerville, Ohio, and his Master of Music Degree from Indiana State Teachers College (now IUP).  He retired from teaching in 1990.  Bob directed the Westinghouse Choir and the Greensburg Palm Sunday Cantata for numerous years.  ...

Michael Skapura, 88, of Humphrey, died Friday, July 19, 2019 at St. Anne Home, Greensburg .  He was born January 22, 1931 in Humphrey, a son of the late Stephan Sr. and Anna (Loboda) Skapura.  He was a graduate of Hurst High School Class of 1949.  Michael was an Army veteran serving during the Korean War.  Prior to retirement he had been employed by PPG Industries, South Greensburg.  He was a member of St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church, Trauger where he called bingo...

Andrew George Krall, Sr., 95, of Pleasant Unity, died Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital.  He was born February 24, 1924 in Pleasant Unity, a son of the late Andrew J. Krall and Anna (Fil) Krall McDonald.  Prior to retirement he had been employed by Teledyne Vasco, Latrobe.  He was a member of St. Benedict Catholic Church, Marguerite and was a WWII Navy veteran.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Kathryn Keys; and...

Barry Lee MacDonald, 77, of Latrobe, died Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at the VA Hospital in Oakland. He was born Jan. 2, 1942, in Latrobe, a son of the late Harry C. and Florence M. (Shondelmyer) MacDonald. He was a veteran of the Air Force, having served as an airman at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma. Prior to retirement, he worked in antique refinishing. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his fiancee, Linda Jane Guzy; a brother-in-law, Thomas Kosicek; and his three...

James A. Hall, 90, of Mt. Pleasant Township, died Friday, June 21, 2019, at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. He was born Jan. 2, 1929, in Ligonier Township, a son of the late Clarence W. and Marie R. (Darr) Hall. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War, and prior to retirement, he worked as a senior accountant for Supervalu Inc., New Stanton. He was a member of Armbrust Wesleyan Church and The Retired Enlisted Association, and a retired veteran of the PA National Guard. Jim loved good food...

Lonnie Joseph Prah, 81, of Latrobe, died Sunday, June 9, 2019, surrounded by family. He died after a four-month battle with a spinal infection and complications of diabetes. Born June 22, 1937, in New Derry, Lonnie was the son of the late Joseph and Florence (France Simpson) Prah. Lonnie leaves behind his wife of 60 years, Eleanor Ruth (Stefl), who was the love of his life since the day they met at a square dance in high school. They enjoyed gardening, fishing and working on projects at...