All Obituaries

Justine M. Hays, 55, of Greensburg, died Friday, August 29, 2025 in Independence Health System Latrobe Hospital.  She was born August 23, 1970 in Lorain, Ohio, a daughter of Susann (Vargovich) Sphon of Hostetter and the late Ralph Carameli.  Justine previously worked at the YMCA, she liked to read and loved her cats.  In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband Kevin Keith Hays.  In addition to her mother, she is survived by her sons, Joshua ...

Paul L. “Skip” Kobistek, 75, of Weltytown, died Thursday, August 14, 2025 at Independence Health System Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg.  He was born April 20, 1950 in Latrobe, a son of the late Paul L. Sr. and Eva M. (Mizenko) Kobistek.  Skip was the owner of the Pleasant Corner Inn in Pleasant Unity and was retired from Gulisek Construction.  He also worked as a truck driver known by his handle “Midnight Rider”.  In addition to his parents, he ...

Raymond E. “Skip” Palmer, Jr., 80, of Unity Township, died Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at Independence Health System Latrobe Hospital.  He was born September 13, 1944, a son of the late Raymond E. Sr. and Olive M. (Foust) Palmer.  Prior to retirement he worked 37 years at Clark Metal, Blairsville.  He attended Bible Baptist Church and was a member of the Westmoreland County Bee Club.  Skip liked raising chickens, tinkering in his workshop, cutting grass and ...

Leonard David Smartnick, 80, of Greensburg, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 12th in the care of his daughter, Kristine, at her home in Pleasant Unity. He was born December 3, 1944, in Greensburg, a son of the late Anthony and Anna (Franko) Smartnick. Prior to his retirement he had been employed by ASEA-Brown Boveri and Westmoreland Distributing. Lenny was a hard worker all his life. A skilled handyman, a great friend to all and always willing to lend a helping hand. He was a member ...

Jaclyn M. Wallak, 36, of Pleasant Unity, died Saturday, August 9, 2025.  She was born July 19, 1989, in Latrobe, a daughter of Jim Wallak and the late JoAnn (Lasitis) Wallak.  Jaclyn was a graduate of Greater Latrobe Senior High School and had been employed by PAR North America.  In addition to her father, she is survived by two brothers, Jesse Wallak and Jared Wallak (Nicole); her niece, Iris; several aunts, uncles, and cousins; and her boyfriend, Karl.  There will be no ...

JoAnn D. Pry, 79, of Lake Ariel, PA, formerly of Greensburg, died Tuesday, August 5, 2025, in Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale, PA.  She was born April 27, 1946, in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Harry Guarino and Lillian (Ludwig) Vaia.  Prior to retirement she had worked as a certified nurse’s aide at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, and had also worked at the former Mountain View Nursing Center, Greensburg.  JoAnn was a former member of St. Vincent Basilica, ...

Barry L. Pershing, age 88, passed away surrounded by his loving family on August 1, 2025. As a lifelong resident of Pleasant Unity, Barry had a special love for his family and his hometown. He was known for being a helper to family, friends, and neighbors; he always happily lent a hand no matter the task. A veteran of the United States Army, Barry retired from Latrobe Steel after 45 dedicated years. He spent his retirement tending to his farm, attending stock car racing events, and riding ...

Patricia L. (Packe) Miller, 82, of Plum (formerly of Latrobe) went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 20, 2025.  She was born on October 30, 1942, in Greensburg, daughter of the late Elroy L. Packe and Louise (Nicoletto) Packe.  She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years, Richard E. “Dick” Miller and her beloved grandson, Noah Penich.  She is survived by a son, Scott L. Miller of Latrobe; two daughters, Michelle Miller- Penich of ...

George V. Koshar, 78, of Pleasant Unity, died Friday, July 11, 2025 at UPMC Magee Hospital, Pittsburgh.  He was born July 9, 1947 in Pleasant Unity, a son of the late Theodore N. and Mary E. (Raccor) Koshar.  He was a graduate of Latrobe High School class of 1965 then served with the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.  Prior to retirement he worked at Elliott Company, Jeannette and was a member of St. Florian Catholic Church, United.  George was a member of United ...

Robert J. Josselyn, 65, of Unity Township, died Saturday, July 5, 2025 at home.  He was born May 30, 1960 in Greensburg, a son of the late Shirley (Welsh) Josselyn.  He previously worked at Westinghouse Nuclear in New Stanton.  In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his wife, Donna L. (Kuhns) Josselyn.  He is survived by his brothers, Charles Josselyn of Manchester, NH, Andrew Josselyn (Tamara) of Bluffton, SC and Steven Josselyn (Tina) and several nieces ...