Obituaries
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...
Nancy J. Saver
Jun 23, 2025
Nancy Jo (Kanurick) Saver, 78, of Cumming, GA, formerly of Natrona Heights, PA passed away peacefully during the night of Monday, June 23, 2025, in Trinity Manor Personal Care Home, Canton, GA.
The daughter of Frank Kanurick and Rosalie “Annza” (Fourny) Shimps, she was born March 5, 1947, in Blairsville, PA.
Nancy was a graduate of Blairsville High School, Class of 1965....
Gary L. Smith
Jun 22, 2025
Gary Lyle Smith, 75, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Torrance State Hospital, Torrance, Pennsylvania.
The son of Albert and Helen (Hlohinec) Smith, he was born on December 15, 1949, in Arlington, VA.
Gary graduated from Uniontown High School, Class of 1967. During his life, he worked in manufacturing.
Surviving is his sister, Sandra Sirois of Suffield, Conneticut.
He...
Joshua R. Staron
Jun 19, 2025
Joshua Robert Staron, 35, of Indiana, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at his home.
Born in Indiana on August 14, 1989, Josh was the son of Mark J. Staron and Leisa F. (Montgomery) Bruner. Josh was a graduate of Indiana Area High School and went on to work as a Civil Engineering Project Manager. He was known for his...
George M. Evans
Jun 19, 2025
With family by his side, George Monroe Evans, 77, of Indiana, PA went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at Indiana Regional Medical Center.
The son of Benjamin Foster and Marian (Lytle) Evans, George was born on July 28, 1947 in Pittsburgh, PA and grew up in New Kensington, PA. George graduated from Waynesburg College in 1969...
Jessica Rose Kerr
Jun 18, 2025
Jessica Rose (Foreman) Kerr, 42, of Indiana, PA (formerly of Black Lick, PA) passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family in Indiana, PA.
The daughter of Thomas Foreman Sr. and Cindy (Burtyk) Foreman, she was born on June 29, 1982, in Latrobe, PA.
Jessica was a graduate of Blairsville High School, Class of 2000.
She was...
Robert "Bob" C. Conrad
Jun 17, 2025
Robert “Bob” C. Conrad, 87, of Indiana, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at The Ridgewood at Shenango Valley, Hermitage. His short stay there filled him with joy.
A son of the late William E. and Pauline A. (Plott) Conrad, he was born Jan. 15, 1938, in Frederick, Okla.
Bob was raised in Davidson, Oklahoma on a working family farm with crops,...
James R. Cavalancia
Jun 13, 2025
James Rudolph Cavalancia, 92, of Indiana, PA (formerly of Blairsville) passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025, at The Gardens at Indiana, Indiana, PA.
The son of Antonio and Mary (DiFrank) Cavalancia, he was born on June 26, 1932, in Pittsburgh, PA.
Jim graduated from Clarion University in 1954 and went on to pursue his master’s degree at the University of Pittsburgh.
His...
Barbara Ann Smyers
Jun 10, 2025
Barbara (Clawson) Smyers, 80, of Homer City, PA passed away June 10, 2025, at her home. She was the daughter of Dory and Roxie Clawson. She lived almost her entire life in the same neighborhood. She formed many special relationships with neighbors that she still enjoyed to present day. Barb was affectionately known as “Grandma Smyers” by the Cikowski Family....
George L. Humphrey, Jr.
Jun 10, 2025
George “Pete” Leslie Humphrey, Jr., 81, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at his home.
The son of George L. Humphrey, Sr. and Lucinda (Nicholson) Humphrey, he was born on January 19, 1944, in Derry Twp., PA.
Pete graduated from Derry High School, Class of 1962 and was a veteran of the US Navy assigned to the U.S.S....
Marvin H. Kuhns
Jun 9, 2025
Marvin Howard Kuhns, 80, of Blairsville (Burrell Twp.) passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025, at Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.
The son of George Ivan and Anna (Strojan) Kuhns, he was born on January 3, 1945, in Wilkinsburg, PA.
Marvin graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1962 and worked for FMC Technologies, Homer City as a supervisor for 41...
Tammy L. Smith
Jun 5, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tammy L. Smith a beloved wife, family member, and friend, who left us far too soon.
Tammy was a woman of strength beyond measure, and deep love and passion-passion for her family, for the thrill of racing, and for the companionship of her cherished pets, perhaps especially Jake and Jax,...
Alice Jean Henry
Jun 2, 2025
Alice Jean (Hullenbaugh) Henry, 85, of Homer City, passed away Monday, June 2, 2025, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.
A daughter of the late Kenneth and Grace L. (Munshower) Hullenbaugh, she was born Dec. 4, 1939, in Indiana.
Alice enjoyed keeping the home fires burning for her family. She was a member of the First Church of God in Indiana. Years ago,...
James J. Miller
May 30, 2025
James Joseph Miller, 69, of Blairsville, PA (Brush Valley Twp.) passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025, in Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana.
The son of Clarence J. and Letty (Shirley) Miller, he was born on February 28, 1956, in Johnstown, PA.
Prior to his retirement, he worked as a coal truck driver.
James loved his truck.
Surviving is his wife of 27 years,...
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