All Obituaries

Dale Robert Ruffner, 63, of Blairsville, PA, passed away Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.  He was born April 29, 1958, in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Paul Joseph Ruffner and Hazel (Niederst) Ruffner.  He was retired out of Labor's Union Latrobe 1451 after nearly 30 years.  He was a member of St. James Roman Catholic Church, New Alexandria, PA where he served in the Holy Name Society.  He also mowed the church...

Shirley L. Miller, 92, of Ligonier, PA (formerly of New Alexandria, PA), passed away Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Bethlen Home, Ligonier, PA.  She was born June 4, 1929, in Clarksburg, WV a daughter of the late Walter Carl Miller and Sara (Baker) Miller.  She graduated in 1947 from Greensburg High School.  She was retired from GC Murphy where she worked her way up from cashier to secretary to District Manager.  She also helped manage Walt's Dairy...

Brian K. Shoup, 51, of New Alexandria, died Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. He was born September 18, 1969 in Latrobe, son of the late James E. and Thelma (Martin) Shoup. Brian had various jobs throughout his life. He was a member of New Alexandria VFD Station # 77 for many years, New Alexandria Lions and the New Alexandria Ukrainian Club. He enjoyed crafts and spending time with his friends and family. Besides his parents Brian was preceded in death by his...

Arthur Raymond Bortz, 64, of New Alexandria, PA, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021 at Mt. View Senior Living, Greensburg, PA.  He was born, July 4, 1957 in Indiana, PA to the late Arthur R. Bortz Jr. and Agnes Bortz Nolan. He was a long distance truck driver and he enjoyed canoeing, fishing and gardening.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son Arthur Raymond Bortz IV.  He is survived by a daughter, Josie Bortz (Cory Morgan); two grandchildren, Lily and...

Rev. H. Bryan Werner passed away peacefully at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh on June 16 surrounded by family and upheld by the prayers of many who were touched by his life of care and ministry.  Born January 15, 1938 in Pittsburgh to Harry C. Werner and Dorothy M. Werner (née Bryan), his family relocated to the Buffalo area in his third-grade year, where his older sister, Marlene continues to live.  After graduating high school, he went on to study physics and...

Ronald L. (Rock) Starry, 79, of New Alexandria (Salemville), PA entered a new life with our Lord surrounded by his loving family at home on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. He was born November 7, 1941, in Salemville, PA, son of the late Joe and Irene (Campbell) Starry. He was a drummer since the age of 11 for many local bands (Riggy LaVelle and The Gene Peterson Trio). Ron graduated from Greensburg Salem High School in 1959 and retired from the Elliott Company with 45 years of service. He...

Patricia Ann Watt, 88, of New Alexandria, PA, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021, at home. She was born April 12, 1933, in Connellsville, PA to the late Anthony John Pepperell and Margaret (Cunningham) Pepperell. She was a homemaker and a member of St. James Roman Catholic Church. In addition to her parents she was preceeded in death by her husband, Bevington John Watt in 1979; and a son Timmy Watt in 1980. She is survived by four children John Watt (Robin), Bob Watt (Sandy),...

Theodore Franklin Cheselske, 94, of Crabtree, PA, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 2, 1927 in Rillton, PA to the late Frank Cheselske and Julia (Brock) Cheselske. He proudly served in the U.S. Armyand, at the time of his death, was the longest living World War II veteran from Rillton, PA. Ted was a lifetime member of VFW Post 8518, a Charter member of the local Fire Department, and amember of Shaner Sports Club. ...

Gino Nichola Ambrosio passed away Friday, May 14, 2021 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. He was born August 20, 1930, New Kensington PA to the late Alphonso and Elizabeth (D'Archille) Ambrosio. He was baptized and a member of St. Peter's Church, and a member of Trinity United Church of Christ Greensburg. He was preceded in death by his wife Peggy (Woodward) Ambrosio and a sister. He is survived by his brother Michael Ambrosio of Arizona, a sister, and a niece Dr. Linda Fry of...

Dorothea A. "Dottie" (Legarski) Bacher, 64, of New Alexandria, passed away Friday, May 7, 2021, at home. She was born Aug 13, 1956, in Somerset, to the late John G. Legarski Sr. and Yolanda B. (Lapina) Legarski. She was a 1974 graduate of Somerset Area High School, where she was a member of the National Honor Society and band. After completing laboratory technician training at the Somerset Community Hospital, she worked as a medical lab technician for Westmoreland Hospitals and...