The Latrobe Bulletin

James Ross Worstell, age 79, born May 30, 1942, in Canonsburg, PA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 10, 2022, in Frederick, MD. Jim is the oldest son of Ross James Worstell (d. 1999) and Mildred May (Williams) Worstell of Canonsburg, PA. He is survived by his mother Mildred and three brothers, Bob, Ron, and Paul. Jim is also survived by his children, James R. Worstell Jr., J. Peter Worstell (Stephanie), Darla Ridilla, Pamela Worstell-Alesi, Melissa Ridilla-Schwarzbard (Erez), Timothy Worstell (Melanie), and David Ridilla. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Jim was a 1960 graduate of...

Patricia Doherty McNeely, 76, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021. She was predeceased by her husband, Timothy E. McNeely, in 2014. Pat was born and raised in Latrobe, PA. She opted to combine education with life experiences by attending colleges in 3 states followed by graduate studies in 3 others. Landing in Atlanta in the early 70's, she continued her pursuit of varied interests in her career choices. Social work was followed by social research which led to management consulting for 2 international firms. Deciding her in-town neighborhood was lacking a seafood establishment, she opened Atlanta's first mobile restaurant. 'Fish Bites' proved to be the ultimate settling experience...

Mr. Thomas "Tom" Jay Morley, age 73 of Carrollton, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021. He was born February 8, 1948 in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, the son of the late John McCallen Morley and the late Dorothy Pyle Morley. Tom was a loving husband, brother, uncle and friend always looking forward to time with all. He formerly worked with Llamas Coatings a dedicated employee of 34 years. He had a passion for sports enjoying the competition and friendship being the ultimate sportsman. Tom was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, serving in Vietnam, and was a faithful member of Word of Life Church in Carrollton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister,...

William R. Ruffin IV passed away peacefully on June 30, 2021, at his home in Milton, Georgia. He was born on February 6, 1948 in Latrobe, Pennsylvania to the late William R. Ruffin III and Jane Evans Ruffin of Latrobe, PA. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 46 years, Mary Lou Neurohr Ruffin, and his daughters, Jane Ruffin Waluch (Justin) and Elizabeth Kathleen Thompson (David), his 5 adoring grandchildren, Maggie, Ben, Jack, Charlie and Luke, and his loving sister, Elizabeth Armstrong (Larry). He will be missed by all who knew and loved him, especially his large extended family, the Neurohrs. He worked for many years in corporate communications before becoming President of...

Ralph C. Schissler, Jr., age 73, of Rome, NY passed away peacefully on May 23, 2021, with his family at his side. He was born June 2, 1947, in Braddock, PA, a son of the late Ralph C. Sr., and Norma Masters Schissler, and graduated from Latrobe High School and MVCC School of Nursing. Ralph was united in marriage to the former Janet Houle on June 17, 1967, at St. Paul's Church in Rome. He was employed as a registered nurse for the Rome CNYDSO for many years and later retired from the Oneida Correctional Facility. Ralph proudly served in the United States Air Force and continued his military service with the Army Reserves. He was a member of St. Peter's Church. Ralph enjoyed working...

Mary Bernadette Marshall passed away, peacefully, on April 26, 2021. Born on March 7, 1925, in Derry, Pa., Bernie was the daughter of the late Andrew and M. Eleanor (Schrum) Akins. She was the wife of the late James R. Marshall: cherished mother of J. Suzanne (Rodolfo) Pascual, J .Scott {Penny) Marshall, M. Lynne (Jorge) Esguerra and Kevin P. Marshall; beloved grandmother of Rodolfo (Sandy) Pascual, Matthew (Kristen) Pascual, Michael Pascual, David (Christy) Pascual and Jeffrey (Denise) Pascual, Christopher (Renita)Marshall, Jorge Esguerra, Daniel Esguerra, Mark (Katie) Esguerra and Jeanne (Craig) Tinus, James K .Marshall and Emily (Rob)Seyler; loved aunt of many nieces and...

Nancy Jeanne Kimble died peacefully on February 1, 2021 with her granddaughter, Denise Reinhardt at her side.She was 85. She was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband, Robert Wyman Kimble. Nancy centered her life around her family, her faith, and her friends; and formed deep connections everywhere she lived - Butler, PA; Longmeadow, MA; and the Charleston, SC area. She had a genius for friendship and had many lifelong friends, attending high school and college reunions for many decades. Her best friend was her sister, Patsy Bachman. She loved acting in plays at Butler High School and in college. She enjoyed Kimble vacations, and was especially pleased when her team won...

Allan Vincent Tait, a longtime and distinguished resident of Latrobe, PA, passed away on December 14, 2020 at the age of 98 in Leesburg, FL. He was born in Philadelphia, PA on March 7, 1922 and married his true love, Joy Keck Tait, whom he met while attending Penn State University. Allan was predeceased by his son, Allan Daniel Tait, in 1989 and his beloved wife, Joy, on July 15, 2020. Allan is a World War II Army Air Corps. Veteran, a graduate of Penn State University with two engineering degrees, and the Past President of Latrobe Die-Casting Company, Latrobe, PA. A long time and avid golfer, Allan was a member of the Latrobe Country Club and a personal friend of Arnold Palmer's father and...

Dr. Frederick A. (Fred) Kundell passed away December 12, 2020, at his home in Tyaskin, MD. Fred was born on October 20, 1940 in Pulaski, New York, to the late Edward James Kundell and Isabelle Caufield Kundell. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Karen Gabrys Kundell formerly of Bradenville, PA; son Kenneth Frederick Kundell (Terry) of Berlin, MD; daughters Gretchen Kundell Peek of Delmar DE and Kirsten Ann Kundell of Delmar, MD; four grandchildren (Shane, Donald, and Sara Kundell, and Corey Peek); two siblings Kathleen Lawton (Karl) of Mexico, NY; and Jeanne Wilson (Thomas) of Inlet, NY; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, James Edward Kundell,...

Charles Curtis Frund, 84, of Spring Valley, IL , passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020 due to natural causes. He was a resident of the Illinois Veterans' Home in LaSalle, IL, where he received compassionate care. Private services for Charles were held at the Barto Funeral Home, Spring Valley, followed by burial with military honors at Valley Memorial Park Cemetery. Charles was born on August 19, 1936 in Latrobe, Pennsylvania to Curtis and Mildred (Watson) Frund. He married Carolyn Marak on March 15, 1958, in St. Paul Methodist Church, Lincoln, Nebraska. He graduated from Latrobe High School, Latrobe, Pennsylvania in 1954. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1954-1959 at the end...

William B. Beam went to be with the Lord October 30, 2020 at the age of 86. He was born December 21, 1933 in Latrobe, PA to the late Edward A. and Elizabeth Beam. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, November 6, 2020 at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Edna. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife Margaret Beam. He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Cynthia Beam; children Sue Anderson and her husband Randal Byrd, Laura Beam Deere, and Alan (Patricia) Roberts; brother Edward A. (Lorna) Beam; grandchildren Ed Beam, Samantha Roberts and AJ Roberts and great grandson Hunter Roberts. William was very active in his church, Redeemer Lutheran Church in...

Joy Keck Tait, a longtime resident of Latrobe, PA and the wife and life partner of Allan Vincent Tait, passed away on July 15, 2020 at the age of 94 in Leesburg, FL. She was born in Kecksburg, Westmoreland County, PA on March 28, 1926, and married her only boyfriend and true love, Allan Vincent Tait, whom she met while attending Penn State University. Joy was predeceased by her son, Allan Daniel Tait, in 1989 and followed in death by her beloved husband, Allan, on December 14, 2020. Joy is a graduate of Penn State University with a degree in dietetics and nutrition. An accomplished golfer and the Latrobe Country Club Ladies' Golf Campion several times, Joy was tiny but mighty. Joy loved to...

Helen T. Landis, 94, of Ligonier and formerly of Palmyra passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020 at Bethlen Home, Ligonier. Born November 7, 1925 in Huntingdon County, she was a daughter of the late Carl A. and Marian (Shay) Geier. The widow of Edward W. Landis who died December 27, 2005, Helen was also preceded in death by sons, Steven J. Landis in 2005 and William C. Landis in 2013. She was the last of her immediate family being preceded in death by siblings, Carl Geier, Donald Geier, Mary Geier and Anna Margaret Koontz. She was also preceded in death by a great nephew, John Phillips Koontz in 1988. Retired from Hershey Foods Corporation with 30 years of service, she was a member of Holy...

Goshen-Richard B. Long, 81, died Monday, Feb. 24, at Goshen Hospital where he had been about a week. He was born Aug. 25, 1938 in Latrobe, Pennsylvania to Robert and Anna (Eamigh) Long. On Oct. 26, 1959 he married Mary Ann Dollar in Winchester, Virginia. She survives along with two daughters, Teresa (Jim) Kerezman, Middlebury and Karen (Frank) Marsh, Howe; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and a brother, Edwin Long, Latrobe, Pennsylvania. A U.S. Army veteran, Mr. Long served as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne. He was a member of the Iron Workers Local Union #395. When iron work was slow, he worked as a truck driver. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters,...

Zoe Kathryn Walters drew her last breath peacefully on the morning of Friday, December 27, 2019, bringing to a close 80 years of life filled with faith, love, adventure, and generosity. Zoe, often called "Petie" growing up, was born on August 26, 1939 to Mary Elizabeth and Edwin Harvey "Pete" Eggleton. Zoe's beloved siblings, Fr. Christopher Eggleton, O.P. and Sally Lynch (and her husband Chuck) ensured that her final moments were attended by those who have known her longest. With other family members, Sally was able to be at her sister's side at the very end and Fr. Chris will concelebrate at her funeral mass. Catholic from birth and devoted in her faith, Zoe attended Catholic schools in...

Mary Eleanor (Mev) Visconti Leonhardt, widow of George E. Leonhardt Jr., passed away at the age of 95, on November 2, 2019 at The Benton House in Bluffton, SC. Mev was born in Latrobe, PA on January 5, 1924 to the late Joseph Visconti and Florence Yanarella Visconti. She graduated from Latrobe High School in 1941. She and her husband were married on July 6th, 1946 in Latrobe and lived and worked there together for 42 years, until his death in 1988. They had one son George E Leonhardt III. George and his wife, Phyllis McCarthy Leonhardt, moved to the Hilton Head area in 2010 and Mev left Latrobe and joined them in Hilton Head in 2012. In addition to her son and his wife, Mev is survived...

May, 95, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Derry, Westmoreland County, died Sunday. She was the daughter of the late Harry Cowan and Clara Bell (Long) Cowan. May's survivors include her two sons: Timothy Ryan and Robert Ryan; and her sister, Nancy Shomo-Levay. Join May's family at her viewing on Wednesday from 5:00 to 7:00 and on Thursday from 10:00 until time of service at 11:00, all at Buhrig Funeral Home and Crematory, (717) 766-3421. Read May's full obituary, view her picture, and sign May's official guest book by visiting Buhrig.com