All Obituaries

Marjorie (Sharbaugh) Taylor, 91, of York PA, formerly of Greensburg  PA, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 16, 2020 at home.  She was born September 4, 1928, in Altoona  PA, the daughter of the late Gerald and Rosella Sutton Sharbaugh.  After her children were grown, Marjorie returned to school to earn a college degree and worked as a medical administrator in a doctor's office for about twenty years.  Prior to moving to York, PA, she was a member of Our...

Sandra Marie (Smith) Carrera, 76, of Latrobe, died Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, in Forbes Regional Health Center. She was born July 5, 1943, in Wilkinsburg, a daughter of the late Thomas and Helen Konkle Smith. Sandra was the former owner of Imagination Station, Greensburg, and loved golf, crafts and shopping. She also enjoyed her time wintering in Bonita Springs, Fla., but most of all spending time with her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers,...

Donna L. (Rahl) Thomas, 78, of Greensburg, died Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born Oct. 23, 1941, in Greensburg and was a daughter of the late Charles E. and Jennie Felice Rahl. She was a member of St. Paul Church and the SNPJ Club. Donna enjoyed golfing, bowling, gardening, cooking and spending time with her family. Prior to raising her family, she was a switchboard operator with PPG Industries, where she met her...

George Matovic, 86, of Luxor, died Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. He was born Feb. 16, 1933, in Wilpen, a son of the late Gary and Dorothy Baltic Matovic. George was retired from Newcomer Products Inc., Latrobe, and a member of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral. He was a very good bartender at the Touchdown Club, Latrobe and Eastwood Inn, Ligonier for over 40 years. He served his country with the Army during the Korean War. In addition to his parents, he was...

Thomas Watkins, 84, of Jeannette, died Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, in Barnes Place, Latrobe. He was born June 24, 1935, in Crabtree, a son of the late William and Mary Robb Watkins. Tom loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a proud veteran of the Marine Corps, serving during the Korean War, and held to the adage "once a Marine, always a Marine." He was a retired foreman for the former General Tire (OMNOVA) Jeannette and was a life member of the Forbes Road Volunteer...

Michael D. Kaczmarek, 58, of Greensburg, died Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2019, in the Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. He was born Dec. 20, 1961, in Mt. Pleasant, a son of Michael J. Kaczmarek, of Scottdale, and the late Mary Alice Hammond Kaczmarek. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral. He is survived by his father, Michael J. Kaczmarek, of Scottdale; his wife of 35 years, Kimberly N. Nicoletto Kaczmarek; daughter, Courtney Diehl (Jordan), of South Greensburg; son, Christopher...

Russell E. Bell, 82, of Greensburg, died Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019, in Redstone Highlands.  He was born September 12, 1937, in Latrobe, and was a son of the late Thomas and Emma Thomas Bell. Since he was a small child, Russell was an avid hunter and enjoyed his time at his camp in Clearfield County with his family and friends.  He retired as the golf course superintendent at Mt. Odin for the City of Greensburg. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,...

James J. Sackett, 98, of Forbes Road, died Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019, in the Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. He was born March 24, 1921, in White Valley, Pa., a son of the late Victor and Josephine Enrico Sackett. Jim was a member of St. Bartholomew Church, the AMVETS Post 88 and the DAV 53 Allegheny/Kiski Chapter. He was also a past member of the Holy Name Society of St. Mary's Church in Forbes Road. Jim served in the Army, 17th Airborne Division during World War II. He was wounded...

Father Henry S. Preneta, a retired priest of the Diocese of Greensburg, died Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, at St. Anne Home. He was 93, the oldest priest in the diocese, and had served as a priest for 52 years. Father Preneta was born Feb. 14, 1926, in Glogow, Poland, to the late Josef and Maria Sobol Preneta. He attended primary school in Poland and later served for four years in the U.S. Army. He graduated from SS. Cyril and Methodius Seminary in Orchard Lake, Mich., where he earned a Bachelor...

Margaret A. (Ribar)  Karazsia, 99, of Crabtree, died Tuesday, December 10, 2019 in the William Penn Care Center.  She was born June 22, 1920, in New Alexandria, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Bennik Ribar.  Margaret was a life long member of St. Bartholomew Church.  After retiring from West Penn Power Company, she was the receptionist at her son's salon, 'Hair Fashions by Robert' in Latrobe.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded...