In the quiet Loyalhanna Apartments on Jefferson Street, 59-year-old Pamela Sue Puskar of Latrobe was found stabbed to death around 7 a.m. on November 24, 2025, prompting a homicide investigation by Westmoreland County authorities.
Latrobe Police entered the unit after multiple welfare calls throughout the day, discovering her unresponsive on the floor. The stabbing has shattered the peaceful community, with no external threat identified.
Pamela graduated from Greater Latrobe High School in 1983, where she was active in the school’s yearbook staff and home economics classes. She later earned an associate degree in office administration from Westmoreland County Community College in 1987. Her education focused on practical skills that supported her career in administrative roles.
She worked as an administrative assistant at a local Latrobe manufacturing firm for over 25 years, managing schedules and client correspondence with quiet efficiency. Colleagues valued her organizational skills and warm demeanor during busy seasons. Her role reflected a steady commitment to the community’s economic backbone.
She shared a modest apartment in the Loyalhanna complex with her adult son, creating a home filled with family traditions and shared meals. She maintained close ties with her siblings and extended relatives through weekly gatherings at local diners. These bonds formed the joyful foundation of her everyday life.
Pamela embraced a balanced routine with early morning walks around Latrobe Memorial Park for reflection and exercise. She enjoyed baking apple pies for neighbors and attending Greater Latrobe Senior High football games. Simple hobbies like knitting scarves for charity highlighted her generous spirit.
Westmoreland County detectives seek a person of interest in the stabbing, reviewing apartment surveillance and canvassing witnesses. No arrests have been made as the probe continues, with tips urged to 724-830-3287. Latrobe honors Pamela with flowers outside the complex, while her family prepares services at a local church.