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John Depto

Depto

John P. Depto, 70, of Prospect, died Friday, March 8, 2024, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.

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.

For more information, visit www.bachafh.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.

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