All Obituaries

Andrew William Palmer, 34, of New Alexandria, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, April 25, 2024.  He was born May 12, 1989, to Patricia Ann (Brown) Ramsey and the late Richard William Palmer.  Andrew worked as a line cook for Long John Silvers, Latrobe and attanded the New Alexandria United Methodist Church.  He spent much of his time outdoors.  He enjoyed camping and was an avid fisherman and hunter.  Andrew also appreciated a good game of pool with...

Karen Patricia (Goodman) Fedornak, 81, of Latrobe (Derry Twp.), formerly of Salemville, passed away April 14, 2024, at Loyalhanna Care Center.  She was born October 13, 1942, in Latrobe, to the late Harry and Virginia (Bates) Goodman.  She was a retired houskeeper and was a member of St. James Lutheran Church, Youngstown.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Fedornak in 2012; and a sister, Marsha Bucci. Karen is survived by two...

Thomas Richard Duffey, 78, of New Alexandria, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born July 17, 1945, to the late Charles R. and Cecelia L. (Nolan) Duffey. A Christian by faith, he attended the United Methodist Church. Tom was a graduate of Blairsville High School Class of 1963, where he was voted "Class Clown". He also graduated from the California State Teachers College. Tom was a retired Math Teacher for...

Lawrence (Larry) George Hafer, 67, of Salem Township, passed away on Feb. 15, 2024, at Forbes Hospice in Monroeville PA.  He was a son of the late Richard and Connie (DeLuca) Hafer, born April 25, 1956, in Latrobe, PA.  He was a graduate of Greensburg Salem High School, class of 1974.  He retired from Dominion Energy (Texas Eastern).  Larry loved the outdoors. He spent endless days at his camp with his many friends hunting and fishing.  He was preceded in death by...

Delores George Widdowson, 96, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2024. Delores lived in Indiana, PA until she married John (Jack) Widdowson, Sr.  They moved to Gary, Indiana for a time, then moved back to Western PA.  She is survived by her son, Jack (Linda) Widdowson, daughter, Barbara (Richard) Kareis, and daughter, Col. Bridget Widdowson, Retired; she has 5 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  She is preceded in death by her husband...

Kathleen Ann "Kathy" (Pastor) McNaughton, 62, of New Alexandria, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024, at Independence Health System - Latrobe Hospital.  She was born December 20, 1961, in Latrobe to Catherine Cecelia (McCormick) Pastor and the late George Joseph Pastor.  She had prevoisly worked as an inspector for Westinghouse.  She was a member of St. James Church, New Alexandria and an associate member of the New Alexandria Volunteer Fire Department, Station No....

Judith Ann Elliott passed away at home in Murrysville, PA on Sunday, January 7, 2024. She passed peacefully in the beautiful and loving home that she helped to build with her beloved partner of 28 years, Mike Cain, and under the loving care of her niece, Sheri Gongaware Fitzpatrick.   Born on April 16, 1954, in New Alexandria, PA, Judi was the daughter of the late Donald P. Elliott Sr. and Rose Marie (Slezak) Elliott. Judi was preceded in death by her brother Donald P. Elliott, Jr....

Nelson "Herb" Herbert Gundy Jr., 77, of New Alexandria, died Sunday, December 24, 2023, at home.  He was born August 17, 1946, Wurzburg, Germany to the late Nelson Herbert Gundy Sr. and Irene (Hoeppel) Gundy.  He served as a member of the armed forces in the U.S. Army Reserve during the Vietman war.  Herb retired with 33 years of service as a speech pathologist having worked with the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit #7.  He was a member of PASR and WCASR and the...

Dora L. (Lydic) Kelly, 84, of Greensburg, died Friday, December 15, 2023 at St. Anne Home, Greensburg.  She was born September 10, 1939, in Saltsburg, daughter of the late Harry H. and Marie (Elliott) Lydic.  Prior to retirement Dora worked at Penneco Oil for 20 years and Giant Eagle. Dora loved her two dogs Little Bit 2 and Abby and her cat Storm. She was a member of the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Latrobe and the Pearls of Prayer Crocheting Group. Dore loved...

Dorothy D. (Duffield) Brant, 82, of New Alexandria, passed away at home peacefully in her sleep Thursday, December 7, 2023.  She was born January 24, 1941, in Latrobe, to the late Robert Russel Duffield and Ruth Cleora (Schott) Duffield.  Dorothy was a homemaker and a member of Congruity Presbyterian Church, where she was a former Deacon.  She belonged to many card clubs, attended New Alexandria Senior Center, and enjoyed crafting.  She was a great mother and grandmother...