All Obituaries

Marie Haines Fisher, 105, of United, died Sunday, April 18, 2021, at her home. She was born Feb. 12, 1916, in Frogstown (a suburb of Pleasant Unity) and raised in Marguerite, a daughter of the late William S. and Mary Etta "Mamie" (Silvis) Haines. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Henry W. Fisher; brother, Roy (Marty) Haines; sisters, Margaret (Robert) Steele and Ruth (Russell) Wilson; and a special friend, Dr. Richard S....

Gladys E. Shultis, 97, of Lycippus, died Friday, April 16, 2021 in Mountain View Senior Living, Hempfield Township.  She was born October 15, 1923 in Pleasant Unity, a daughter of the late Robert E. and Anna (Susak) Goodman.  Gladys was a loving and devoted wife and mother.  She was a longtime member of St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church, Trauger.  She loved nature, enjoyed watching and feeding birds outside of her Lycippus home.  She also loved long rides and took...

James Benedict Barlock, 87, of Acme, died Tuesday, April 6, 2021 surrounded by his loving wife and family at his home in Donegal Township.  He was born March 11, 1934, a son of the late John J. and Emma J. (Houck) Barlock.  He was a graduate of Latrobe High School class of 1953 and worked from a teenager at Whitney Engineering until 1964.  Prior to retirement in 1996 Jim worked 32 years as a machinist for Latrobe Steel.  He was a member of St. Vincent Basilica Parish,...

Jane (Kmetz) Matsko, 81, of Humphreys, died Monday, April 5, 2021, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. She was born May 21, 1939, a daughter of the late Mathias Michael and Elizabeth B. (Puskar) Kmetz. She was a graduate of Hurst High School, Class of 1957. Prior to retirement, she worked at Mt. View Nursing Center, Unity Township, and previously at the former W.T. Grant store in Greensburg. She was a member of St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church, Trauger and the First...

Andrew C. Wallak, Jr. 66, of Pleasant Unity, died Friday, April 2, 2021 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.  He was born August 30, 1954 in Latrobe, a son of the late Andrew C. Sr. and Peggy J. (Baker) Wallak.  He was a graduate of Greater Latrobe High School class of 1972 and was employed by St. Moritz Security Services, Inc.  Andy liked seeing movies in the theaters, music, reading and his cats.  He is survived by his sisters, Sally A. Rudy and husband James and...

Josephine Banner, 99, of Unity Township, died Thursday, April 1, 2021, in Greensburg Care Center, Hempfield Township. She was born Oct. 24, 1921, in Whitney, a daughter of the late Paul and Anna (Balak) Evanichko. Josephine was a member of Youngstown Volunteer Firemen's Social Club. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lynn B. Banner; three brothers, Stanley, Joseph "Hardy" and Frank Evanichko; and two sisters, Helen Hafer and Anne Hunkele. She...

Patricia A. Barbour, 77, of Unity Township, died Monday, March 15, 2021, at her home. She was born April 18, 1943, in Mutual, a daughter of the late Charles O. Sr. and Gertrude A. (Geiger) Maffit. She was a graduate of Hurst High School, class of 1961, a former member of Pleasant Unity and Mt. View PTOs, Homemaker's Association of Mutual, Den Mother of Cub Scout Pack 474 in Norvelt and an election board poll worker at Mutual precinct. She was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic...

Mary Elizabeth (Ulishney) Kmetz, 85, of Unity Township, died Friday, March 12, 2021 in Bethlen Home, Ligonier.  She was born September 18, 1935 in Marguerite, a daughter of the late Michael and Mary E. (Surofsky) Ulishney.  She was a graduate of St. Xavier Academy, Latrobe.  Prior to retirement she worked at Old Republic Insurance Co. then later at the information booth at Westmoreland Mall.  She was a member and parish festival helper of St. Benedict Catholic Church,...

Leroy E. Davis III, 56, of Beaver Falls, died Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at home. He was born Dec. 20, 1964, in Latrobe, a son of Sandra J. (Smith) Davis, of Baggaley, and the late Leroy E. Davis Jr. He was an Army veteran and was a truck driver with McClymonds Supply & Transit. Leroy was known for his goofy sense of humor and for always trying to make you laugh. He loved spending time with his grandson, Jacob, as well as his girlfriend's grandchildren who he loved as his own. Leroy...

Virginia K. "Jean" Macey, 82, of Unity Township, died Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. She was born Oct. 29, 1938, in Marguerite, a daughter of the late Paul S. and Mary T. (Gondos) Kralik. She was a graduate of Seton Hill College in 1981 then completed her master of arts in psychology from Duquesne University. Her passion for learning led her to advance her education attending college part time while raising her family. She...