Richard J. Comp
Latrobe

Richard J. Comp, 86, of Latrobe, died Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009, in Loyalhanna Care Center, Latrobe. He was born Aug. 1, 1922, in Greensburg, a son of the late William Roy and Henrietta Victoria (Schreiber) Comp. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church, Youngstown, and formerly employed by Kennametal for more than 40 years. He was a World War II veteran, having served in the Army. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, William and Robert Comp; and three sisters, Mary Louise, Isabell and Eleanor. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Helen M. (Stoup) Comp, of Latrobe; four sons, Richard Comp and wife, Edna, of Kecksburg, Kevin Comp and wife, Debra, of Latrobe, Dennis Comp and wife, Leah, of Latrobe, and Brian Comp and wife, Angela, of Blairsville; a brother, James, of Maryland; two sisters, Dorothy, of Georgia, and Virginia, of Florida; six grandchildren, Susan, Bethann, Joshua, Justin, Ashley and Brian Jr.; three great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. There will be no public visitations. Family and friends are invited to attend the funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Sacred Heart Church with the Rev. Peter Augustine Pierjok, OSB, as celebrant. Interment will follow in Unity Cemetery. Arrangements by JOHN J. LOPATICH FUNERAL HOME INC., Latrobe. To sign online Guest Book, send condolences, or to view detailed obituary information, please visit www.lopatich.com. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Medi-Home Hospice, 9173 Route 30, Irwin, PA 15642.
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