All Obituaries

Mario Coccagna, 93, of Lowber, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born July 16, 1926, in Revloc, son of the late Joseph and LuGina (DiRuscio) Coccagna. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his three brothers, Frank, Orlando (Lundo) and Mondo Coccagna; and sister, Josephine (Peden) Huss. Mario was a Navy veteran, having served during World War II. Prior to his retirement, he was a bricklayer, having worked for US Steel for 35...

Frances T. Smith, 95, of Irwin, passed away Friday, Aug. 9, 2019, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. She was born Nov. 4, 1923, in Herminie, a daughter of the late Louis and Mary (Zeitz) Kobe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George D. Smith, in 1996; and four sisters, Mary Hutter, Anna Popella, Stella Strauss and Elizabeth Loughner. Frances was proud to be a veteran of World War II, serving with the 999th Army Air Force Base Unit, where...

Heidi L. Shellgren, 40, of North Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019, at The Grove, at Irwin, North Huntingdon, surrounded by her family.  She was born Sept. 22, 1978, in Greensburg, beloved daughter of Carl H. and Barbara A. (Trznadel) Shellgren, of North Huntingdon, with whom she resided. Heidi was a 1996 graduate of Norwin High School and went on to receive a track scholarship to attend Clarion University. She was an avid athlete in high school and college. She also...

Lisa Lynn Fox, 48, of Wendel, passed away Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019, in Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was born Feb. 5, 1971, in Jeannette, daughter of the late Robert Lee Sylvania and Margaret A. (Gnesda) Sylvania-Wilson. Lisa enjoyed scrapbooking and going to the beach, but most of all, she enjoyed going to Disney with her family to see Mickey and Minnie. She was a member of the Latrobe HOG Chapter. Lisa is survived by her loving husband of 21 years, James B....

Charles A. Kovach Jr., 48, of Duluth, Ga., formerly of Yukon, passed away Monday, July 29, 2019, in Gwinnett Medical Center, Lawrenceville, Ga. He was born July 16, 1971, in Jeannette, son of  Judith (Yemc) Robinson and her husband James, of Scottdale and the late Charles A. Kovach Sr. Prior to his illness, Chuck had been employed by Flowers Bakery in Suwanee, Ga., for more than 12 years. In addition to his parents, Chuck is survived by his stepsister, Theresa  (Danny)...

Michael J. Balogh Jr., 82, of Herminie, passed away Monday, July 15, 2019, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born June 1, 1937, in Homestead, son of the late Michael J. and Pauline (Danko) Balogh Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two stepdaughters, Christine Dukic and Judy Hohman; and a sister, Debbie Lessner. Mike was proud to be an Army veteran. Prior to his retirement, he was a chemical engineer, having worked for Westinghouse in Waltz Mill for many...

Debra Jean "Debbie" Deldin, 59, of Irwin, formerly of Menominee, Mich., and Elgin, Ill., was called home by God to be reunited with her parents, Sunday July 14, 2019, at her home. She was born March 9, 1960, in Iron Mountain, Mich., daughter of the late Louis and Betty (Nelson) Deldin. Debbie is survived by her daughter, Kelly Newborn and fiance, Alex Parins, of Wisconsin; a brother, Dean (Sherri) Deldin, of Illinois; a sister, Donna (Fred) Khollman, of Michigan; Glen Cherry,...

Glenn W. Hauliska Sr., 81, of Herminie, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2019, in Hempfield Manor, Greensburg, surrounded by his family. He was born Jan. 16, 1938, in Jeannette. Glenn was proud to be an Army veteran, having served in the 101st Airborne Division. Prior to his retirement, he was a diesel mechanic, having worked for Matlack Trucking in Adamsburg for many years. He enjoyed golfing, hunting and cars, specifically street rods. He loved just spending time with his wife. Glenn is...

Ronald P. "Copey" Copeman, 76, of Wendel, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at home, surrounded by his family. He was born Aug. 25, 1942, in Wilkinsburg, son of the late Charles and Mary (Pierce) Copeman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Copeman. Prior to his retirement, Copey was a bus driver for the Yough School District for more than 10 years. He had also worked as an autobody mechanic for Hamilton Buick and also worked at WABCO. He...

William J. "Bill" Patsche, 69, of Herminie, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born Nov. 8, 1949, in Mt. Pleasant, son of the late Joseph F. and Isobel (Lang) Patsche. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Linda Patsche. Bill was employed by Swank Construction Co. located in New Kensington where he was a surveyor for the last 10 years, giving him and his wife the opportunity to travel across the...