All Obituaries

Jerry J. Suman, 84, of New Alexandria, PA, passed away Friday, Jun. 10, 2022, at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.  He was born Dec. 4, 1937, in Brenizer, PA to the late Eli and Anna (Robosky) Suman.  Jerry was retired from Torrance State Hospital and a member of St. James Roman Catholic Church, New Alexandria, PA.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Anna Marie (Hornock) Suman in 2020 and a brother John Metala.  He is...

John “Jack” “Kep” E. Kepple III, 79, of Latrobe, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 8, 2022.  He was born March 19, 1943, in Latrobe, a son of the late John E. and Elizabeth R. (Ramaley) Kepple Jr. Jack worked as a truck driver for Halferty Metals Co. and was a mechanic by trade, owning and operating several Manordale Service Stations. He enjoyed bowling and Nascar, but had a great passion for off-road racing. He was an original member of the...

David Wayne McKendrick, 56, of Derry, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at home.  He was born July 2, 1965, Indiana, PA, to the late James and Erma (Beighley) McKendrick.  He was a Wood Worker and Carpenter and he also had worked in maintenance at a nursing home.  David served his community as a Volunteer Fireman with the Latrobe and Slickville fire departments.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Richard McKendrick,...

Raymond Joseph Savisky, 84 of Greenwalt, PA, passed away Apr. 19, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family who cared for him.  He was born Oct. 11, 1937, in Greensburg, the son of the late Joseph and Violet (Lubash) Savisky.  Raymond served in the U.S. Army for three years.  Prior to retirement, he was employed at Walworth as a welder.  He was a member of St. Bartholomew Church in Crabtree. He was a member of Crabtree Social Club.  He loved...

David Louis Ackerman, 45, of Pittsburgh, passed away Friday, Apr. 1, 2022, at home.  He was born Aug. 8, 1976, in Ohio Valley, PA.  He enjoyed UFO's and researching the unknown.  He also was a survivalist and enjoyed the outdoors.  He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Richard Miller and Barbara (Reider) Miller and his paternal grandparents Charles Edward Ackerman and Helen Marie Kirkland;  and his step-mother Deborah Ann...

Nancy (Elder) Vincze, 82, of New Alexandria, passed away Sunday, Mar. 27, 2022, at UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh.  She was born Sep. 15, 1939, in New Alexandria, to the late Knox and Elizabeth (Sloskey) Elder.  She was a homemaker and a lifelong member of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America.  Nancy always made time for her family.  She loved gardening, cooking, entertaining, participating and interacting with her church group and...

Kathleen E. (Elliott) Gongaware, 77, of New Alexandria, passed away Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, peacefully at home.  She left this world how she lived her life with grace and dignity.  Born Feb. 14, 1944, in Latrobe, she was a daughter of the late Donald P. Elliott Sr. and Rose Marie (Slezak) Elliott.  She was a retired parts department manager for Lone Maple Sales and service with 25 years of service.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death...

John A. Kachonik, 87, of New Alexandria, PA, passed away in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, on Feb. 4, 2022.  P. David Newhouse Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. All services are private.

Jerome Paul Eidemiller Sr., 94, of New Alexandria, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. He was born Sept. 1, 1927, in New Alexandria, to the late John Phillip Eidemiller II and Agnes (Schmucker) Eidemiller. He was a dedicated dairy farmer and appreciated a hard day's work put in at the farm. An honorable man of high integrity, he was devoted to his faith. A humble, devout Catholic, he was a member of St. James Roman Catholic Church for more than 65...

Donna L. (Fello) Baker, 79, of New Alexandria, PA, passed away Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.  She was born June 25, 1942, in Iselin, PA, to the late Victor J. and Bertha (Metzo) Fello.  She was a homemaker and she also worked for R&L Development of New Alexandria.  She was Methodist by faith.  She enjoyed scratch off tickets and going to bingo and the casino.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her...