In Memory of those in the Class of 1998 who have left us.

Matthew J. Carlson, 30, of Fredericksburg, Va., formerly of Latrobe, died Wednesday, January 20, 2010, in the Medical College of Virginia, Richmond. He was born September 28, 1979, in Latrobe, the son of John and Christine (Kraynak) Carlson, of Latrobe. Matthew was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Latrobe. He was employed at Colonial Forge High School in Stafford, Va., as a U.S. and Virginia history teacher. A Boy Scout, he achieved his Eagle Scout in Latrobe and was active in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and North Carolina. He was an organ donor through Life Net in Virginia. He was a graduate of Greater Latrobe School District, class of 1998, and Seton Hill University, class of 2002. Besides his parents, Matthew is survived by his wife, Heather A. (Saffer) Carlson, of Fredericksburg, Va.; a son, Evan Matthew Carlson, and daughter, Chloe Mae Carlson, both of Fredericksburg, Va.; and a sister, Marisa Carlson, of Greensburg. He is also survived by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Daniel and Bonnie Saffer, of Latrobe. Family and friends will be received from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in the JOHN J. LOPATICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 601 Weldon St., Latrobe. Additional viewing will be held from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home, followed by a funeral service at 10 a.m. in Trinity Lutheran Church, Latrobe, with the Rev. Jeffrey Schock officiating. Interment will follow in Unity Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Carlson Family Fund, Colonial Forge High School, Attn: Lisa L. Martin, Ph.D., Principal, 550 Courthouse Road, Stafford, VA 22554.

Jason C. Humbert, 24, of Latrobe, died Friday, June 25, 2004, at his residence. Born Sept. 29, 1979, in Latrobe, he was the son of James C. Humbert III and his wife, Barb, of West Virginia, and Janet M. (Miller) Batsa and her husband, Bill, of Tucson, Ariz. He was employed by Miller's Nursery, Latrobe RD4, and was a graduate of Greater Latrobe High School, Class of 1998. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister, Brianna Humbert, of Latrobe; maternal grandparents, George and Regina Miller, of Latrobe; paternal grandparents, James and Gertrude Humbert, of Greensboro, Pa.; and a niece, Scylla Humbert, of Latrobe. There will be no public visitations. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service Monday at 11 a.m. in the JOHN J. LOPATICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 601 Weldon St., Latrobe, with the Rev. Dr. David P. von Schlicten officiating. Interment is private.

David W. Downs, 21, of Latrobe, died Thursday, May 3, 2001, due to injuries from an automobile accident. Born March 30, 1980, in Latrobe, he was a son of the late Patricia Downs Crusan and stepson of the late Patrick A. Crusan. He was formerly employed as a laborer by Classic Industries of Latrobe. He was a member of Holy Family Roman Catholic Church. In addition to his mother and stepfather, he was preceded in death by a brother, Patrick A. Crusan II, in 1994. He is survived by his maternal grandparents, with whom he made his home, Donald and Erma Downs of Latrobe; two uncles, Donald J. Downs and Joseph J. Downs and his wife, Maria, all of Latrobe; two aunts, Mrs. Thomas (Barbara) Shafron of Derry and Mrs. Kenneth (Michelle) McManamy of Latrobe; and several cousins. Friends will be received at the FREDERICK FUNERAL HOME INC., 1543 Ligonier St., Latrobe, Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday at 9:30 a.m. in Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, Latrobe. Interment in St. James Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Youngstown, Pa

Timothy J. Glass, 19, of Youngstown, Pa., died Monday, Sept. 6, 1999, at UPMC Presbyterian, Oakland. He was born April 22, 1980, in Latrobe, a son of Christopher and Rebecca M. Black Glass. He was a member of Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Youngstown, New Derry Sportsmen's Club, and a graduate of Latrobe High School class of 1998. He was employed by Dingbat's. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Robert B. Black; and two uncles, Timothy S. Glass and Robert B. Black Jr. He is survived by his parents; a sister, Christine R. Glass of Youngstown; his maternal grandmother, Mildred Black of Latrobe; paternal grandparents, Joseph M. and Margaret Glass of New Derry; aunts and uncles, Elaine Serembo and husband, Richard, of Jeannette, Dianne DeMine and husband, Donald, of Latrobe, Debora Novosat and husband, George, of New Derry, Richard and Yvette Glass of Latrobe; cousins, Courtney Novosat, Richard and Robert Serembo, Rhonda Lucas, and Constance DeMine; a great-niece, Josalynn Lucas; and a significant number of close friends. Friends will be received at the FREDERICK FUNERAL HOME INC., 1543 Ligonier St., Latrobe, Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday at 10 a.m. in Sacred Heart R.C. Church with the Rev. Ralph Tajak, O.S.B., as celebrant. Interment Unity Cemetery, Unity Township.

The above was taken from public record. If you know of anyone else that has passed on, email us and let us know.