January 30 1949 August 27 2019
Paul’s Obituary Paul E. Watkins, 70, of Latrobe, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at Hempfield Manor. Born January 30, 1949 in Latrobe, he was a son of the late Paul A. Watkins and Rose M. (Slezak) DiMinno. Paul earned his Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from St. Vincent College. He was a disabled Army Veteran of the Vietnam War having received the National Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, and a Sharpshooter Badge. He was a member of the American Greek Catholic Beneficial Society, where he was a former treasurer, the American Slovak Society, the American Legion Post No. 515, and the Amvets. Paul was an avid coin collector, enjoyed gardening, and in his younger years, enjoyed working on cars. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-father, Lawrence M. DiMinno. Paul is survived by his sister, Crystal L. DiMinno and her husband Jeffrey Burger, of McDonald, PA. Family and friends will be received from 5 to 8 pm Friday at the JOHN J. LOPATICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 601 Weldon Street, Latrobe. A military service will be conducted at 10:30 am Saturday in the funeral home by the Latrobe-Derry Veteran’s Honor Guard. A funeral service will be held at 11 am Saturday in the funeral home with Rev. David Clement officiating. Private interment will be at Unity Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, 600 River Avenue, Suite 400, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 or at www.woundedwarriorproject.org. Read More
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Paul E Watkins January 30 1949 August 27 2019.
John J Lopatich Funeral Home, Inc.
Death notice for the town of: Latrobe, state: Pennsylvania