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1953
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2024
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John Depto Obituary
He was born Oct. 17, 1953, in Latrobe, a son of Margaret (Shimko) Depto of Unity Township and the late Joseph J. Depto.
Prior to retirement, he worked at Penn Detroit Diesel in Cranberry and was a member of St. Vincent Basilica Parish, Latrobe. John was an avid motorcycle rider, loved old cars and owned two street rods, was a master woodworker and loved to tinker around the house.
He is survived by his wife, Paulette I. (Thomas) Depto; two brothers, Brendan Depto of Latrobe and Robin Depto and wife, Nanette Gopez, of Newark, Del.; his sister, Margot Delio and husband, Dominick, of Oakmont; several nieces and nephews; and many, many close friends.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph R. Depto.
DEPTO - Friends of John P. Depto, who died Friday, March 8, 2024, will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at LEO M. BACHA FUNERAL HOME, 2072 Route 130, Pleasant Unity. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Vincent Basilica Parish, 300 Fraser Purchase Road, Latrobe. Interment will follow in Visitation Cemetery, Mount Pleasant.
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Noel & Marlaina Sotirake
October 11, 2025
Remembering all of the good times we had working together over the years with such a good friend ! Happy Birthday in heaven!
Noel & Marlaina Sotirake
Aileen Martin and Dan McCaskey
April 26, 2024
Paulette we are so sorry to hear this. We just heard. Our deepest sympathies to you and the rest of your family
Noel & Marlaina Sotirake
March 11, 2024
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Our deepest sympathy!!
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Michael J. Cartwright
March 11, 2024
Sorry to see this news in the paper today. I remember when we used to visit back when we were kids. It looks like you had a great life. I am grateful for that. I hope that you rest in peace.
Kathy (Stoner) Hochard
March 11, 2024
Brendan and family, I'm so very sorry to hear of your brother's passing. May he rest in peace.
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