Obituaries
Patricia M. (Quick) Merritt
Oct 23, 2026
Patricia Marie (Quick) Merritt, 86, of Buffalo, Kansas, passed away on Friday October 23, 2026 at St. Andrew’s Village, Indiana. Patricia was the wife of the late Robert Merritt.
Born on June 27, 1940 in Tunnelton, PA, Patricia was the daughter of the late Clair B. and Geraldine M. (Fink) Quick. For the last 25 years Patricia lived in Kansas, but...
Andrew "Andy" J. Cessna
Oct 20, 2026
Andrew James “Andy” Cessna, 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 20, 2026, at Beacon Ridge. He was born on November 18, 1944, to the late Wayne Carl Sr. and Susan Pearl (Labik) Cessna.
Andy was a unique individual who found joy in the things he loved most. He attended Punxsutawney Area High School and will be remembered for his special...
Judy A. Wadsworth
Oct 18, 2026
Judith Ann “Judy” (Touchtone Parrott) Wadsworth, 81, of Blairsville, PA (Blacklick Twp.), passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at WVU Medicine Westmoreland Hospital in Greensburg, PA.
Born on July 14, 1945, in Detroit, MI, Judy was the daughter of Charles R. and Bertha F. (Lynch) Parrott.
For many years, Judy worked as a dental assistant at Cavalancia Orthodontics.
Judy found joy...
Patricia J. (Kaito) Bash
Oct 11, 2026
Patricia "Patty" J. (Kaito) Bash, 77, of Indiana, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at St. Andrews Village.
Born on February 12, 1949, in Indiana, Patricia was the daughter of the late Francis J. and Mary L. (Sosnick) Kaito. Patricia was a graduate of Elders Ridge High School in 1967. She was an Auxiliary member of the American Legion Post...
John D. Georgianni
Oct 10, 2026
John Dominick Georgianni, aged 99, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2026. Born on May 28, 1927, to the late Nunziato and Mary (Sanno) Giorgianni, John lived a full, vibrant life defined by hard work, devotion to family, and a genuine love for people.
A lifelong member of St. Bernard Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus, John...
Judy J. Emery
Oct 8, 2026
Judy Juanita (Gary) Emery, 74, of Brenizer, PA passed away Thursday, October 8, 2026, in WVU Medicine Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.
The daughter of John R. and Pearl (Baird) Gary, she was born on December 8, 1951, in Indiana, PA.
Judy devoted her career to serving others as an aide at Torrance State Hospital, where she worked until her retirement.
In her leisure...
Daria (Troyan) Varner
Oct 3, 2026
On Saturday, October 3, 2026 Daria Troyan Varner of Indiana, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully in her home in the company of her children.
Born January 13, 1936 to Michael “Micky” Troyan and Marie Felk Troyan in Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania, Daria moved to Indiana to attend Indiana State Teachers” College, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Art Education in...
Billy C. Fridley
Oct 3, 2026
Billy “Binky” Calvin Fridley, 31, of Slickville, PA (Loyalhanna Township), passed away Saturday, October 3, 2026, at his home.
He was born on September 15, 1995, in Pittsburgh, PA, a son of Heidi A. Kelly and Billy J. Fridley.
Billy was a 2015 graduate of Blairsville-Saltsburg High School. He was employed by Strongland Roofing Systems and a proud member of the United...
Kathryn Louise Crook
Sep 30, 2026
Kathryn Louise Crook, 48, of Cherry Tree, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at Conemaugh Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
A daughter of Dayton C and Mary L. (Klingensmith) Crook, Kathryn was born May 24, 1978, in Indiana. Kathryn was a 1999 graduate of United High School and was a member of the Homer City Church of the Nazarene....
Shirley L. Thompson
Sep 27, 2026
Shirley Lynn (Hazlett) Thompson, 70, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away Sunday, September 27, 2026, in Loyalhanna Care Center, Latrobe, PA.
The daughter of Norman and Mary Jane (Gemmell) Hazlett, she was born on January 2, 1956, in Indiana, PA.
Shirley was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Blairsville.
Shirley had a special place in her heart for animals. She...
Josephine M. Vigliotti
Sep 23, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Josephine Minnie (Tedeski) Vigliotti, 94, of Blairsville, PA, on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, in Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.
The daughter of Angelo and Minnie (Bertoncini) Tedeski, Josephine was born July 28, 1932, in Indiana, PA.
Mrs. Vigliotti was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church in Coral. For...
Eric M. Baughman
Sep 21, 2026
Eric Matthew Baughman, 40, of Blairsville, PA, a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps who served his country with honor, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026, at Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.
Born on October 10, 1985, in Wheeling, WV, Eric was the son of Joseph and Cynthia A. Baughman.
A graduate of Keystone High School, Class of...
Paul A. West
Sep 21, 2026
Paul Arden West, 84, of Blairsville, PA, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, September 21, 2026.
He was born on December 26, 1941, in Blossburg, PA, to the late Earl C. and Edna R. (Putman) West.
Paul was a graduate of Wellsboro-Charleston Joint School, Class of 1959, and proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He worked for Agway...
Catherine M. Shaw
Sep 15, 2026
Catherine M. Shaw, 83, of Indiana, passed away on Tuesday September 15, 2026, at St Andrews Village. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend whose kindness and caring spirit touched the lives of many. Her compassion was without condition; she embraced each person in the fullness of who they were, looking beyond their imperfections and meeting them always...
Joseph E. Visnesky Jr.
Sep 10, 2026
Joseph Edward Visnesky Jr, 76, of Indiana, passed away on Thursday September 10, 2026 at Butler Memorial Hospital.
Born in Indiana on April 03, 1950, Joseph was the son of the late Joseph E. Sr and Gladys L. (Adams) Visnesky. Joe worked as the Automotive Manager at Sears for many years and finished his career as a supervisor at the Indiana...
David Timothy Fuellner
Sep 8, 2026
David Timothy Fuellner, 65, of Homestead, FL, passed away on Tuesday September 08, 2026 at his residence.
A son of the late Paul F. and Elizabeth A. Fuellner, David was born on September 25, 1960 in Brooklyn, N.Y. David was a 1979 graduate of Indiana High School in Indiana and also graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. David served in the...
Toni S. Fairman
Sep 8, 2026
Toni Starr (Zona) Fairman, 34, of Blairsville, PA (Blacklick Twp.), passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA. Toni was a beautiful light in the lives of those who knew her, and although her time on earth was far too short, she leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and devotion.
Born on August...
Edward C. Platt, Sr.
Sep 7, 2026
Edward Clair Platt, Sr., 81, of Blairsville, PA, went home to be with his Savior on Monday, September 7, 2026, at home, surrounded by the love of his family.
The son of William Winfred Platt, Sr. and Marcella May (Snyder) Platt, he was born on June 18, 1945, in Burrell Township, Indiana County, PA.
A man of deep faith, Ed attended and...
Richard L. Brust
Sep 4, 2026
Richard Lee Brust, 92, of Indiana, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026, at Maple Valley Personal Care Home.
Born in Indiana on May 26, 1934, Richard was the son of the late Charles Joseph and Gertrude Irene (McCreary) Brust. Richard was predeceased by his wife, Joan Vanderhorst Brust, in 2023. He is survived by his daughter, Cheryl Blake (Martin) of...
Sondra G. Shirley
Sep 3, 2026
Sondra Gaye Shirley, 83, of Blairsville, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at Indiana Regional Medical Center in Indiana, PA.
Born October 27, 1942, in Black Lick, PA, she was the daughter of Robert C. and Dorothy E. (Palmer) Shirley.
Sondra faithfully attended the former Free Methodist Church in Black Lick for many years.
Throughout her life, she worked in...
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