Obituaries
Kelli A. Lyon
Jul 31, 2025
Kelli Ann (Strickler) Lyon, 52, of Clarksburg, PA (Conemaugh Twp.) went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 31, 2025, surrounded by her family at her home.
The daughter of David and Shirley M. (Verwelst) Strickler, she was born on March 20, 1973, in Latrobe, PA.
Kelli was a graduate of Bible Baptist Academy, Latrobe, Class of 1992...
Helen M. Libengood
Jul 29, 2025
Helen Libengood, 94, of Blairsville passed away on July 29, 2025, at her home, in which she was born, in Cokeville Heights, PA.
The daughter of James A. and Alice (McTaggart) Sloan, Helen was born on June 30, 1931, in Cokeville, PA.
She lived most of her life in the Blairsville area and was a member of SS Simon and Jude Roman...
Joshua "Josh" Andrew Tassos
Jul 28, 2025
Joshua “Josh” Andrew Tassos, of Homer City, passed away at his home on Monday, July 28, 2025.
Born Aug. 31, 1990, in Indiana, he was the son of Kimberly A. (Moore) McGee.
Josh was a graduate of Homer-Center High School and worked for TMR Roofing in Saltsburg. He was an avid pool player, loved fishing, camping and cherished time spent at the...
Joan S. Howard
Jul 24, 2025
Joan (Strong) Howard, 95, of Indiana, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Moorehead Place.
A daughter of the late Clarence and Florence (Ashbaugh) Strong, Sr., she was born March 6, 1930, in Salina, Westmoreland County.
Joan lived most of her life in Shelocta, moving to Indiana in 2005. She was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse. For many years she enjoyed...
Gregory S. Heim
Jul 22, 2025
Gregory Scott Heim, 67, originally of Hollidaysburg, died on Tuesday, July 22, at his home in Blairsville (Derry Twp.), Pennsylvania.
He was born on July 23, 1957, the son of David R. and Pauline M. Heim. He is survived by his mother; two brothers, Jeffrey L. Heim (Suzie) of Manassas, Virginia, and David T. Heim (Angela) of Duncansville; eight nieces and...
Jacob "Jack" William Salva
Jul 22, 2025
Jacob “Jack” or “Jake” William Salva, 86, of Homer City, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at St. Andrew’s Village.
The son of the late Paul W. and Anita B. (Snyder) Salva, he was born Aug. 13, 1938, in Coal Run.
Jack proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He was retired from Edison Mission Energy, where he was an electrician...
Girard Griffith Bloom
Jul 16, 2025
Girard (Jerry) Griffith Bloom, 88, of Blairsville passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at home surrounded by family.
The son of Griffith G. and Vernita (Sharbaugh) Bloom, he was born on May 17, 1937, in Spangler, PA.
Jerry married Ann A. M. Ripple on August 25, 1990, and together they shared 34 years of happy marriage.
He was a quality control...
Ruth L. Dillon
Jul 14, 2025
Ruth Louise (Bodenschatz) Dillon, 78, of Shelocta, passed away Monday, July 14, 2025, at her home.
A daughter of the late Clement and Catherine (Csamer) Bodenschatz, she was born May 23, 1947, in Johnstown. Ruth was a natural homemaker and an active member of the Church of the Good Shepherd in Kent. She was a devoted wife and mother, always cultivating...
Roland S. Golden
Jul 13, 2025
Roland Stanford Golden was a resident of Indiana since 2019. Prior to moving north, he and his wife Edna raised their family in Vienna, Va.; Farmington, Minn.; Independence, Va.; and Brooksville, Miss. Roland was born in Thomaston, Ala. On Nov. 30, 1935, the son of John and Agnes (Ballow) Golden. His education began at the school in his small community...
Patrick Michael Clifford
Jul 12, 2025
Patrick Michael Clifford, 70, of Indiana, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025 at West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh.
A son of John T. and Gloria F. (Besemer) Clifford, he was born Aug. 22, 1954 in Amityville, NY.
Patrick retired from Valley Tire as an automotive mechanic. He loved the camping life and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Patrick was a cancer survivor for over...
Terry D. Byers
Jul 12, 2025
Terry Duncan Byers, 82, of Portage, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Duncansville.
A son of the late Irvin and Jessie (Duncan) Byers, he was born Sept. 6, 1942, in Indiana.
Terry proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He retired from Sedloff Publications, where he was a journeyman. Terry enjoyed shooting firearms and learning new things. His greatest enjoyment...
Loma Cheryl Boudreaux
Jul 11, 2025
Loma Cheryl (Hill) Boudreaux, 81, of Blairsville passed away peacefully on Friday, July 11, 2025, at home surrounded by family.
The daughter of Robert O. and Mattie L. (Dudley) Hill, she was born on March 19, 1944, in Naples, TX.
Loma worked in the education field as a school bus driver. She was a member of the Blairsville congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses....
Denver Emerson Shetler
Jul 8, 2025
Denver Emerson Shetler, 82, of Blairsville passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.
The son of William T. and Anna (Betton) Shetler, he was born on February 5, 1943, in Burrell Township, Indiana County, PA.
Denver was a graduate of Blairsville High School, Class of 1963. For 40 years, he worked in various factories fixing...
Pastor Robert "Rob" F. Sparr
Jul 6, 2025
Pastor Robert “Rob” F. Sparr, 51, of Indiana, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025, at UPMC Shadyside, Pittsburgh.
A son of Frank E. and Linda A. (Italia) Sparr, he was born Aug. 28, 1973, in Pittsburgh.
Rob grew up in Allison Park and graduated from North Allegheny High School in 1992. He would go on to graduate from Geneva College with a...
Harold E. Evans
Jul 6, 2025
Harold “Herk” E. Evans, 87, of Indiana, passed away July 6, 2025, at his residence. The son of the late Charles and Agnes (Kunkle) Evans, he was born Nov. 8, 1937 in Torrance. Herk lost both of his parents by the age of two and was raised by his grandmother, Della (Hysong) Kunkle.
Herk was a graduate of Blairsville High School...
Joanne L. Hoover
Jul 4, 2025
Joanne Louise (Grasser) Hoover, 69, of Blairsville, PA (W. Wheatfield Twp.) passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025, in Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.
The daughter of John and Erma (Berringer) Grasser, she was born November 21, 1955, in Johnstown, PA.
Joanne loved reading the Bible especially stories about women in the Bible, her cats, but caring for her family was...
Margaret "Peggy" L. Kiral
Jul 2, 2025
Margaret “Peggy” L. (Smrek) Kiral, 97, of Indiana, passed away July 2, 2025, at Heritage Grove at Indiana Personal Care Home.
The daughter of the late Benjamin and Appolonia (Bondra) Smrek, she was born Sept. 24, 1927, in Coral.
Peggy was a 1945 graduate of Laurel Lamar High School in Homer City. After high school, she was employed by the Borough of...
Nancy Mae Butchkoski
Jun 30, 2025
Nancy Mae (Sharp) Butchkoski, 79, of Clarksburg, PA passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025, at her home.
The daughter of Clair Sharp and Dorothy (Henry) Sharp, she was born on May 1, 1946, in Conemaugh Township, PA.
Nancy graduated from Saltsburg High School, Class of 1964. She married Ronald E. Butchkoski on September 12, 1970, and together they shared 55 years...
Eleonora Waltraüt Damas
Jun 29, 2025
Eleonora Waltraüt Damas, 77, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at her home.
The daughter of George Damas Sr. and Maria (Teshka) Damas, she was born on February 23, 1948, in Bremerhaven, Germany.
During her life, she worked as a security guard in the entertainment industry.
Eleonora enjoyed reading, watching television, and playing video games. She loved her dog,...
Dennis John Loughry
Jun 23, 2025
Dennis John Loughry, 78, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025, at his home.
The son of Robert W. Loughry and Betty Jane (Wright) Loughry, he was born on January 18, 1947, in Latrobe, PA.
Dennis graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1965 and was a veteran of the United States Army, where he proudly served our country.
Upon...
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