Obituaries

Rebecca Elise Cullen

Rebecca Elise Cullen

Sep 12, 2025

Rebecca Elise Cullen, 64, of Blairsville, PA, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 12, 2025, at home with family.

The daughter of Winston K. Cullen and Sara A. (Ruble) Cullen, Rebecca was born on October 26, 1960, in Birmingham, AL.

She is survived by her daughter, Harmoni Sanders of Blairsville, and her son, Aaron Hamilton of Birmingham, AL.

Rebecca is preceded in death...

Helen E. Martin

Helen E. Martin

Sep 8, 2025

Helen E. Martin, 98, of Indiana, passed away Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, at her home.

A daughter of the late Jennings Wade and Erma (Sell) Martin, she was born March 22, 1927, in Indiana.

Helen retired from Quaker State as a bookkeeper. She loved wildlife and horses. While living on the family farm, she had her own horse. She was a farmer...

Kathleen Mabon

Kathleen Mabon

Sep 7, 2025

Kathleen (Weiss) Mabon, 99, of Home, passed away Sept. 7, 2025, at Communities at Indian Haven in Indiana.

A daughter of the late Don E. and Dorothy (Buchanan) Weiss, she was born Dec. 18, 1925, in her grandmother’s farmhouse in Rayne Township. She remembered a time when she was less than ten years old, during the Great Depression, that her family...

Lou Ann (Gould) Sherba

Lou Ann (Gould) Sherba

Sep 6, 2025

Lou Ann (Gould) Sherba, 69, of Blairsville, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at home.

The daughter of Jack W. and Lois A. (Ankney) Gould, she was born on September 22, 1955, in Latrobe, PA.

Lou Ann was a graduate of Blairsville High School, Class of 1973 and was a member of the Blairsville United Presbyterian Church.

She was an...

Thomas X. Replogle

Thomas X. Replogle

Aug 24, 2025

Thomas X. Replogle, 74 of Elderton, passed away Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025, at his home.

A son of the late Harry H. and Dorothy V. (Holt) Replogle, he was born Feb. 6, 1951, in Indiana.

Thomas was a 1970 graduate of Indiana Area Senior High School. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Thomas loved movies and fishing. He was...

Roberta Jean Wasko

Roberta Jean Wasko

Aug 23, 2025

Roberta “Bobbie” Jean (McKee) Wasko, 82, of Blairsville, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Carnegie Park Post Acute Care in Carnegie, PA.

The daughter of Robert McKee and Edith (Bost) McKee, she was born on July 18, 1943, in Latrobe, PA.

Bobbie married Paul Wasko on October 26, 1968, and together they shared 47 years of happiness. She...

Stephen Paul Leaver

Stephen Paul Leaver

Aug 21, 2025

Stephen Paul Leaver, 48, of Blairsville, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at WeCare at Murrysville Rehab and Nursing Center, Murrysville, PA.

The son of William Leaver and Deborah (Campbell) Valko, he was born on October 26, 1976, in McKeesport, PA.

Steve loved hunting and fishing, and he liked to spend his time visiting car shows. He could often...

Laurence W. "Butch" Bollinger

Laurence W. "Butch" Bollinger

Aug 18, 2025

Laurence W. “Butch” Bollinger, 83, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025, at his home.

The son of Earl H. and Olive L. (Switzer) Bollinger, he was born on July 17, 1942, in Cokeville, PA (Westmoreland County).

Butch worked for Local # 1451 for 35 years until his retirement.

He was a member of the Saltsburg Sportsmen’s Club.

Butch enjoyed his...

Rebecca A. King

Rebecca A. King

Aug 17, 2025

Rebecca Ann King, 32, of Indiana, PA passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025, at UPMC Montefiore, Pittsburgh, PA.

The daughter of Carl King and Sandra (Blick) Seitz, she was born on January 21, 1993, in Latrobe, PA.

Becky loved doing crafts like painting, drawing, and decorating. She enjoyed riding her bicycle outside, going to fairs and parks, and visiting the Carnegie Science...

Frank A. Frain

Frank A. Frain

Aug 14, 2025

Frank A. Frain, 82, of Coral, passed away Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, at his home.

A son of the late John H. and Gladys (McDowell) Frain, he was born Nov. 12, 1942, in West Wheatfield Township, Indiana County.

Frank was a member of the Homer City American Legion. He was a retired truck driver and liked working on mowers. Hunting was a...

Shirley May Hollick

Shirley May Hollick

Aug 8, 2025

Shirley May Hollick, 73, of Bolivar, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025.

She was born in Stahlstown, Pennsylvania. Shirley spent most of her life as a homemaker.

Shirley is preceded in death by her husband and her parents. She is survived by her daughter, MaryJo Hollick of Latrobe, Pennsylvania.

Per the family’s request, no services will be held.

The Shoemaker Funeral Home,...

Dr. Frederick William Seinfelt

Dr. Frederick William Seinfelt

Aug 6, 2025

Dr. Frederick W. Seinfelt, 92, of Indiana, PA died Wednesday August 6, 2025, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

He was born on August 22, 1932, in Munson, PA, a son of the late Henry G. and June L. (McDonald) Sinfelt. On June 11, 1960, Fred married Laura R. Simler in Philipsburg, PA. He was a Christian by faith and a member...

Lylia J. Romanish

Lylia J. Romanish

Aug 4, 2025

Lylia Jane (Repine) Romanish, 76, of Coral, PA (Burrell Twp.) passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025, at her home.

The daughter of John and Rhuelona (Lydic) Repine, she was born on August 9, 1948, in Indiana, PA.

Lylia worked tirelessly in retail and management.

First and foremost, she loved her family, which was her whole world. Lylia enjoyed her garden and her...

Leona Arlene (Fetzer) Stephens

Leona Arlene (Fetzer) Stephens

Aug 3, 2025

Leona Arlene (Fetzer) Stephens, 90, of Indiana, passed away on Sunday August 03, 2025 at The Communities at Indian Haven.

Born in Nanty Glo, Cambria County, on December 17, 1934, Leona was the daughter of the late Charles and Viola (Rager) Garver Fetzer. She was the wife of the late Paul F. Stephens, who passed away on July 25, 2009. The...

Marilyn J. (Good) Howell

Marilyn J. (Good) Howell

Aug 3, 2025

Marilyn J. (Good) Howell, 90, of Indiana, completed her lifetime here on earth on Sunday August 03, 2025.

Marilyn was a life long resident of Indiana. She grew up on Good’s Hatchery & Poultry Farm on East Pike Rd. with her parents, Ernest L. Good and Mary E. (Garretson) Good and her sisters Melda A. Bengston and Joan L. Allwine.

Marilyn loved...

Kelli A. Lyon

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

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

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

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

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...