All Obituaries

Carl E. White Sr., 88, of Derry Twp., died Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Independence Health System Latrobe Hospital. He was born November 24, 1937, in Claridge, PA, a son of the late Milton S. and Rebecca A. (Cole) White. Prior to retirement Carl was a Lineman for Allegheny Power. He was US Navy Veteran. He was a member of the St. Martin Roman Catholic Church, New Derry. Carl loved hunting and fishing. He coached Derry Little League and installed the original lights at the Derry Little ...

Francis J. Rachocki, 89, of Derry Twp., died Sunday, March 15, 2026, peacefully at his home, as he went to be with the Lord. He was born April 24, 1936, in Latrobe, a son of the late Sofia (McLaughlin) Rachocki. He served in the Reserve as a Sergeant. Francis was employed by Toyad, Derry Borough Water Authority, and Torrance State Hospital where he retired as the lead electrician. He took pride in being in the Boy Scouts of America for over 70 years for which he was well known. He belonged ...

Evelyn R. (Riffle) Kestner, 86, of Mount Dora, FL, died Monday, March 2, 2026. She was born September 22, 1939, in Derry, a daughter of the late Daniel and Margaret (Vogle) Riffle. Prior to retirement Evelyn was an office manager and bookkeeper for The American Asphalt Company, Inc. for 25 years. She moved to Florida from Woodridge, Illinois in 2005. She was a member of the St. Patrick Catholic Church, Mt. Dora, FL and the Derry VFW ladies Auxiliary for over 60 years. Evelyn enjoyed ...

Kirk Lee Fabiszewski, 34, of Clymer, died on Friday, February 13, 2026, at his home with his two daughters in a house fire. Kirk was born on October 8, 1991 in Latrobe, a son of Jamie D. Fabiszewski, Sr. and Cathy Pandolph. Kirk worked at the Texas Roadhouse in Indiana where he was a Roadie. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and especially spending time with his children and his fiancée. Kirk was an absolute hero, he saved his son from the fire and went back in to rescue his daughters and ...

Emberleigh Rose “Emmy” Fabiszewski, 4, of Clymer, died on Friday, February 13, 2026, at her home with her father and sister in a house fire. Emberleigh was born on December 3, 2021 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of Brittany M. Marsh and the late Kirk Lee Fabiszewski. Emberleigh loved chocolate shakes, going to school, playing outside, copying her sister, loved her daddy, and was obsessed with KPop Demon Hunters. Besides her father she is preceded in death by her sister Rylan Ann ...

Rylan Ann “RyRy” Fabiszewski, 7, of Clymer, died on Friday, February 13, 2026, at her home with her father and sister in a house fire. Rylan was born on October 3, 2018 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of Brittany M. Marsh and the late Kirk Lee Fabiszewski. Rylan wanted to be a gymnast. She loved unicorns, jewelry, makeup, her puppies, her best friends Paighton and Hailey and she was a daddy’s girl. Besides her father she is preceded in death by her sister Emberleigh Rose “Emmy” ...

Dennis E. Simms, 70, of Ruffs Dale, died on February 11, 2026 at RNC at Greater Pittsburgh, Greensburg. He was born October 31, 1955, in Latrobe, the son of the late Frank E. and Nancy S. (Harris) Simms and step father Duane Smith. Denny had worked at Mt. Pleasant Nursery, planting plants and help take care of horses. He enjoyed dancing, music, and horses. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters Debbie Keltz and Diane Williams. Denny is survived by three ...

Laura (Ray) Parker, 87, of Derry, died on February 5, 2026 at home, with her family by her side. She was born on April 13, 1938, in Latrobe, a daughter of the late Irvin S. and Elizabeth K. (Barchesky) Ray. Prior to retirement Laura was a bus driver for Smith Bus Company, Inc.. She was a member of FOE Eagles in Blairsville. She enjoyed puzzle books, going to bingo, spending time with her grandchildren and going to their sporting events. Besides her parents, Laura was preceded in death ...

Larry R. “Butch” “Zeke” Wilders. 78, of Derry, died peacefully on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at St. Anne Home, Greensburg, surrounded by his family. Larry was born on May 18, 1947 in Somerset, PA, a son of the late Robert and Charlotte (Pritts) Riffle Wilders and stepfather Ralph T. Riffle. Prior to retirement Larry worked at Latrobe Steel and also worked post retirement at Laurel Valley Golf Course. He was a member of the Derry Rod and Gun Club and Trout Unlimited. In his spare ...

Jon H. Blake. 84, of Latrobe, died peacefully on Friday, January 23, 2026, at St. Anne Home, Greensburg, surrounded by his family. Jon was born on February 3, 1941 in Braddock, PA, a son of the late John H. and Rhoda B. (McMunn) Blake. Prior to retirement Jon worked at Teledyne Vasco where he often worked 6 and 7 days a week. He was a very generous, strong, and mechanical skill person. Jon was a US Army National Guard Veteran. He was a good father, having taught his three sons hunting, ...