Dec 6, 2025

Grace Elizabeth (DePolo) Marlin, 90, of Indiana, passed away Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 at The Fountains at Indiana, in Indiana.

A daughter of the late Philip and Grace (Smith) DePolo, she was born Jan. 28, 1935, in Windber.

She graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, earning a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in elementary education. She began her teaching career in...

Dec 3, 2025

Robert John Sylves, 81, of New Florence, PA, died on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at home.

The son of George R. and Nellie (Kameg) Sylves, he was born on November 1, 1944, in Braddock, PA.

Bob graduated from Scott High School, Class of 1962. He worked for many years in Montgomery Ward, Indiana. He was a member and Past Worshipful Master of...

Dec 2, 2025

Donald Walter Palmer, Sr., 82, of Blairsville, PA, died on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at home surrounded by family.

The son of Elmer and Lulu E. (Clawson) Palmer, he was born on August 5, 1943, in Blairsville, PA.

Donald was an active volunteer with the Black Lick Fire Department from 1979 to 1986. In his spare time, he loved spending time with...

Nov 27, 2025

Raymond Francis Forni, 76, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in Independence Health System Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg, PA.

The son of Joseph E. and Ida C. (Venturini) Forni, he was born on February 27, 1949, in Latrobe, PA.

Raymond was a graduate of Blairsville High School, Class of 1967. He was a veteran of the US Army Reserves...

Nov 26, 2025

Joseph Dominick LaMantia, 87, of Bolivar, PA, died on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, in Heritage Grove, Indiana, PA.

The son of Paul and Nancy (Lanzarotta) LaMantia, he was born on October 7, 1938, in Bolivar, PA.

Joseph graduated from Bolivar High School, Class of 1959. He then joined the military and proudly served our country in the Army before going on to...

Nov 25, 2025

Richard “Rick” W. Stancombe, Sr., 77, of Indiana, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, at home surrounded by his loved ones.

Born in Indiana on Dec. 27, 1947, to Walter “Lefty” J. and Fannie E. (Kerr) Stancombe.

Rick graduated from Indiana Sr. High School in 1966. Following graduation, he entered the United States Army and proudly served our country. In 1967, he...

Nov 21, 2025

Sandra Kaye (Rummell) Cochran, 81, of Homer City, PA, died on Friday, November 21, 2025, in Crystal Waters Personal Care Home, Home, PA.

The daughter of Willard D. and Georgia B. (Stewart) Rummell, she was born on December 25, 1943, in Cherry Tree, PA.

Sandra (Sandy) was a member of the Blairsville Alliance Church. She worked for twelve years as a Psychiatric...

Nov 18, 2025

Mark Edward Harteis passed away, peacefully and quietly at his home on November 18, 2025. Anchored in Western Pennsylvania for most of his life, Mark continually explored and cherished the people and communities spread out across the continental United States. Whether it was enlisting in the Navy in 1973 to be stationed in Waukegan, Illinois or flipping on the high...

Nov 4, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brian Richard McGee, who left us on November 4th at the age of 37, having just celebrated his birthday on October 20, 1988. Born and raised in the Northampton and Lehigh Valley area, Brian was shaped by a community that held deep roots in his life. 

Brian was the cherished...

Nov 1, 2025

Stacy Lynn (Anderson) Huffman, 52, of Homer City, passed away Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, surrounded by her family at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

Born on Nov. 20, 1972, she was the daughter of Paulette (Reagan) Anderson and the late John Andrew Anderson.

Stacys most recent job was with Tri-Star Motors in Blairsville. Her hobbies include taking pictures of people, events, and scenic...

Oct 31, 2025

John Barry Mrenko, 62, of Latrobe, PA, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025, in Independence Health System Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg, PA.

The son of John A. and Gloria J. (Patti) Mrenko, he was born on November 12, 1962, in Indiana, PA.

John graduated from Greater Latrobe High School, Class of 1982, and worked in industrial cleaning. He was a Sergeant in...

Oct 30, 2025

Lois Jean (Marshall) Geyer, 92, of Indiana, PA, formerly of Clarksburg, died on Thursday, October 30, 2025, in St. Andrew’s Village, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of James S. and Mary Belle (Speedy) Marshall, she was born on July 10, 1933, in Conemaugh Twp., PA.

Lois graduated from Elders Ridge High School, Class of 1951. She was a member of the former Blairsville...

Oct 25, 2025

Our sweet Mom and Nana, Sondra “Sandy” Sue (Reffner) Spalla, went to live an eternity with Jesus on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. True to who she was, she fought with the same strength, grace, and determination that defined her life ~ just as she had for the past five years while battling pancreatic cancer. Through 122 rounds of chemotherapy, she...

Oct 20, 2025

Ronald Lynn Mabon, 68, of Home, passed away Monday, Oct. 20, 2025 at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

 A son of the late Richard E. and Kathleen (Weiss) Mabon, he was born Sept. 9, 1957, in Indiana.

 Ron had worked at his family’s gas station, Mabon’s Sterling Service, in Indiana prior to opening his own business, Mabon’s Country Store/Mabon’s Yarn Express. He continued...

Oct 20, 2025

Gerry Lynn Campbell, 81, of Blairsville, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 20, 2025, in the Independence Health System Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.

The son of Earl and Mary (Pherson) Campbell, he was born on August 30, 1944, in Jeanette, PA.

Gerry graduated from Greater Latrobe High School, Class of 1962, and he went on to work as a machinist in...

Oct 19, 2025

Mary G. (Capriano) Little, 91, of Indiana, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025 at IRMC. Mary was the wife of Robert “Bob” Little, whom she married on Feb. 1, 1958.

Born Oct. 19, 1934, Mary was the daughter of the late Robert and Teresa (Alloy) Caprino. Mrs. Little was a 1952 graduate of Laura Lamar High School. She was a...

Oct 16, 2025

Oct 13, 2025

Anita Francene (Lazar) Smith, 72, of Blairsville, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 13, 2025, at the Communities at Indian Haven, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Valentine J. Lazar and Ann (Kowalcheck) Lazar, she was born on September 8, 1953, in Philadelphia, PA.

Anita was a member of SS Simon and Jude Catholic Church, Blairsville and Catholic Daughters of the Americas...

Oct 9, 2025

Father James M. Goldberg, passed away on October 9, 2025, at the age of 83. Father served as a priest in the Diocese of Greensburg for 36 years.

A son of the late Clinton and Jennie McNulty Goldberg, Father Goldberg was born in Blairsville, Nov. 19, 1942. He attended primary school at his parish SS. Simon & Jude and graduated from...

Oct 7, 2025

Christine Annette Whitfield, 59, of Blairsville, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at home.

The daughter of Arthur L. Whitfield and Margaret A. (Hill) Whitfield, Christine was born on July 7, 1966, in Indiana, PA.

Christine graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1984. She previously worked for Sears in Indiana for 20 years.

She is survived by her daughter,...