William R. Laatu – Monongahela, formerly of New Stanton
William R. Laatu, 91, of Monongahela, formerly of New Stanton, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, in Monongahela Valley Hospital. A son of the late Viljo Laatu and Anna Sophie Piisila Laatu, he was born in Monessen on Nov. 11, 1929. A resident of New Stanton since 1967, William had resided in Monongahela for the last year. Lutheran by faith, he had been a member of F&A.M. Lodge 252 Tri County and the American Legion in Monessen. A U.S. Army veteran, William had been employed by Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel, retiring in 1991. He is survived by a son, Richard Laatu of West Palm Beach, Fla.; nephews, Brian Batiste of Fulshear, Texas, William Batiste of Huntington Beach, Calif., and Paul Batiste of McKees Rocks; and nieces, Donna Elliott of Canonsburg, Cheryl Oliver of Coraopolis, and Claire Kunsa of Jefferson Hills. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Mildred Batiste; a brother, Donald Laatu; a son, Leonard; and a daughter, Deborah. There will be no public visitation or services. Burial will be in Grandview Cemetery, Monessen. Arrangements are entrusted to FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC., 700 Broad Avenue, Belle Vernon, PA. 724-929-5300. www.FergusonFuneralHomeandCrematory.com.
