Funeral Homes in Latrobe, PA

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Bob Gorinski (baseball player), Samuel Gray Anderson (screenwriter and film producer), Chris Lightcap (bassist), Zach Jackson (baseball player), Gwen Frey (actor), Curtis Pollock (film producer and film director), and Ken Stein (actor).

Latrobe /leɪˈtroʊb/ is a city in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania in the United States and part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.The city population was 8,338 as of the 2010 census (9,265 in 1990). It is located near Pennsylvania's scenic Chestnut Ridge. Latrobe was incorporated as a borough in 1854, and as a city in 1999. The current Mayor is Rosemarie M. Wolford.Among its claims to fame, Latrobe is the home of the Latrobe Brewery (the original brewer of Rolling Rock beer), Saint Vincent College, and golfer Arnold Palmer. It was the childhood home of Fred Rogers, children's television personality who was buried there in Unity Cemetery after his death in 2003. In addition, it is the birthplace of trumpeter Dennis Ferry. While it was believed for years that the first professional football game was played in Latrobe, the city's claim was refused induction into the Hall of Fame records. Latrobe is also home of the first banana split, invented in Latrobe by David Strickler in 1904. Latrobe is home to the training camp of the six time Super Bowl champion, Pittsburgh Steelers.In May 2006, Anheuser-Busch purchased the Rolling Rock brands, but not the brewery. In June 2006, City Brewing Company from La Crosse, Wisconsin entered into negotiations to buy the brewery. In September 2006, City Brewing Company agreed to purchase the brewery, and they licensed it to the Boston Beer Company in April 2007 as a satellite brewery to produce Samuel Adams beers. Sam Adams production did not last long. The plant is currently brewing Iron City Beer under contract. In addition, Duquesne Bottling Company has brewed the revived Duquesne Beer, "The Prince of Pilseners", at the Latrobe plant.

Latrobe Obituaries

It was revealed by Orange County Register on September 5th, 2021 that Abaham James "Abe" Khorey passed away in California.  Khorey was 97 years old and was born in Latrobe, PA.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Abaham James "Abe"'s life.

It was disclosed by Sarasota Herald-Tribune on February 16th, 2021 that Joseph Zurick perished in Sarasota, Florida.  Zurick was 78 years old and was born in Latrobe, PA.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Joseph's life.

It was revealed by San Diego Union-Tribune on February 14th, 2021 that Mary Jo Schutz (Cribbbs) perished in Oceanside, California.  Ms. Schutz was 89 years old and was born in Latrobe, PA.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Mary Jo's life.

It was noted by Washington Post (DC) on February 3rd, 2021 that Stewart Gailey Jr Fletcher passed away in Centreville, Virginia.  Fletcher was 62 years old and was born in Latrobe, PA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Stewart Gailey Jr's life.

It was reported by Chicago Tribune on November 21st, 2020 that Gladus E Schmidt (Skuba) perished in Northbrook, Illinois.  Ms. Schmidt was 90 years old and was born in Latrobe, PA.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Gladus E's life.

It was reported by Sacramento Bee on October 25th, 2020 that Robert "Bob" Ketner died in Citrus Heights, California.  Ketner was 69 years old and was born in Latrobe, PA.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Robert "Bob"'s life.

It was noted by Cincinnati Enquirer and Cincinnati Post on September 27th, 2020 that George Dallas III Rise passed on in Harbor Island, South Carolina.  Rise was 75 years old and was born in Latrobe, PA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor George Dallas III's life.

It was noted by New Haven Register on September 2nd, 2020 that Susan Babbitz (Detwiler) passed away in Connecticut.  Ms. Babbitz was 75 years old and was born in Latrobe, PA.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Susan's life.

It was revealed on July 12th, 2020 that Leona Lazarchik (Stremmler) died in Largo, Florida.  Ms. Lazarchik was 90 years old and was born in Latrobe, PA.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Leona's life.

It was revealed by Orange County Register on April 21st, 2020 that Ned Stephen Dr Khorey passed away in Newport Beach, California.  Khorey was 91 years old and was born in Latrobe, PA.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Ned Stephen Dr's life.

History

Two interurban (long-distance trolley) lines served Latrobe: The 'Westmoreland County Railway Company' connected Latrobe to Derry, operating 1904 to 1932. Kuntz was the architect. Joseph F. Latrobe has three sites on the National Register of Historic Places within its city boundaries: * Latrobe (Amtrak station) Railroad Station at Latrobe' (325 McKinley Avenue): This station was built by the Pennsylvania Railroad in 1903. * 'Latrobe Armory' (1017 Ridge Avenue) This two-story brick structure was built in 1927 in an art deco style.

The official website for the city of Latrobe is http://www.cityoflatrobe.com.