Obituaries

Albert D. Krall

Albert D. Krall

Jan 5, 2005

Albert D. Krall, 49, of Pittsburgh, PA (Point Breeze) passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2005 in UPMC McKeesport Hospital.The son of Albert Bernard Krall and Renilda Chontos Krall Dwojak, he was born May 3, 1955 in McKeesport, PA.Mr. Krall graduated from Norwin High School in 1974 and from the Community College of Allegheny County. He served in the U.S....

N. Grace Kepple

N. Grace Kepple

Jan 4, 2005

N. Grace Dunlap Kepple, 87, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2005 in the Latrobe Area Hospital, Latrobe, PA.The daughter of James B. and Nora G. Dunlap Dunlap, she was born May 25, 1917 in Derry Twp., Westmoreland Co., PA.Mrs. Kepple was a member of the United Presbyterian Church, Blairsville, PA and also attended Old...

Edgar W. Williams

Edgar W. Williams

Jan 2, 2005

Edgar W. "Blackie" Williams, 91, of Pittsburgh, PA formerly of Derry Twp., PA passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2005 in Scott Twp., Allegheny Co., PA.The son of Howard Wilson and Carrie Maulhallen Williams, he was born September 5, 1913 in Portage, PA.Mr. Williams attended the United Methodist Church, New Alexandria, PA and was a member of the Operating Engineers...

Della P. George

Della P. George

Jan 1, 2005

Della P. Nicholson George, 94, of Hollidaysburg, PA formerly of Blairsville, PA went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 1, 2005 in Garvey Manor, Hollidaysburg.The daughter of Benjamin and Anzenetta Wagner Nicholson, she was born March 6, 1910 in Derry, PA.Mrs. George was a member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, Blairsville, PA.Surviving are a son,...

Michael Beskid

Michael Beskid

Dec 28, 2004

Michael Beskid, 86, of Blairsville, PA passed away on December 28, 2004 in the Communities at Indian Haven, Indiana, PA.The son of John and Solomea Vresilovics Beskid, he was born July 22, 1918 in Bradenville, PA.Mr. Beskid was a self-employed plumber and lived in Blairsville most of his life.He was a veteran of the US Army.Surviving are his wife, Betty...

John E. Walther Jr.

John E. Walther Jr.

Dec 24, 2004

John Edwin Walther, Jr., 83, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away on Friday, December 24, 2004 at his home.The son of John E. Walther, Sr. and Annabel Glover Walther, he was born May 2, 1921 in Pittsburgh, PA.Mr. Walther was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church and the VFW Post #5821 both of Blairsville.He was...

John R. Oravec

John R. Oravec

Dec 7, 2004

John R. Oravec, 68, of Blairsville, PA (Brenizer) passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2004 in the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center, Altoona, PA.The son of Joseph and Elsie E. Keener Oravec, he was born January 26, 1936 in Coral, PA.Mr. Oravec was a US Navy veteran for 16 years and worked as a painter for Gene Walker...

Nora E. Muir

Nora E. Muir

Dec 2, 2004

Nora E. Penrose Muir, 89, of Mansfield, Ohio formerly of Blairsville, PA (Socialville) passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2004 at her home.The daughter of Leslie E. and Susan E. Lichtenfelt Penrose, she was born April 14, 1915 in West Wheatfield Twp., PA.Mrs. Muir lived in Socialville before moving to Mansfield, Ohio 10 years ago. She was a member of...

Irene E. Mcintire

Irene E. Mcintire

Nov 27, 2004

Irene E. Bernard McIntire, 82, of Blairsville, PA (Blacklick Twp.) passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2004 in St. Andrew's Village, Indiana, PA.The daughter of Augustine and Ann Rodager Bernard, she was born January 26, 1922 in Tyroll, Austria.Mrs. McIntire and her husband, Bob, owned Bob's Custom Upholstery, Blairsville, for 20 years. She retired in 1995.Surviving are three sons, Terry...

Paul Peter Sferro

Paul Peter Sferro

Nov 23, 2004

Paul Peter Sferro, 91, of Blairsville, PA passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2004 in the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.The son of Peter and Belinda Deluca Sferro, he was born January 1, 1913 in Lucernemines, PA.Mr. Sferro was a member of the SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council #3624, Woodmen of the World #1945...

John F. Halmes Sr.

John F. Halmes Sr.

Nov 20, 2004

John F. "Jack" Halmes Sr., 73, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2004 in the Latrobe Area Hospital, Latrobe, PA.The son of Stephen and Anna Popies Holmes, he was born August 29, 1931 in Coral, PA.Mr. Halmes was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville, PA. He was one of the original-founding members...

J. Paul Cochran

J. Paul Cochran

Nov 20, 2004

J. Paul Cochran, 86, of Blairsville, PA (Blacklick Twp.) passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2004 in St. Andrew's Village, Indiana, PA.The son of Ira M. and Mabel Lydic Cochran, he was born September 2, 1918 in Center Twp., PA.Mr. Cochran was a member of the Bethel Presbyterian Church, Center Twp. where he was a ruling elder, trustee and served...

Virginia Apryasz

Virginia Apryasz

Nov 11, 2004

Virginia Fletcher Apryasz, 79, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2004 in the Latrobe Area Hospital, Latrobe, PA.The daughter of Phillip and Eva D. Dieling Fletcher, she was born February 14, 1925 in Coral, PA.Mrs. Apryasz was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville, PA.Prior to her retirement in 1985, she was employed...

Ruth A. Neal

Ruth A. Neal

Nov 7, 2004

Ruth A. Pease Neal, 89, of Blairsville, PA died on Sunday, November 7, 2004 at the Keeper of the Flame, Blairsville, PA.A daughter of John C. and Bessie A. Houser Pease, she was born September 22, 1915 in Blairsville, PA.Mrs. Neal was a member of the First Baptist Church, Blairsville.She lived her entire life in Blairsville and graduated from Blairsville...

Thomas C. Calabrese

Thomas C. Calabrese

Oct 26, 2004

Thomas C. Calabrese, 87, of Blairsville, PA died on Tuesday, October 26, 2004 in the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PAA son of Thomas and Josephine D'Amico Calabrese, he was born March 4, 1917 in Torrance, PA.Mr. Calabrese was a member of the SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville, PA.He worked in the construction business and for Clark...

Velda E. Schawl

Velda E. Schawl

Oct 10, 2004

Velda E. Bowser Schawl, 78, of Blairsville, PA died on Sunday, October 10, 2004 in the Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.A daughter of James L. and Clara E. Bechtel Bowser, she was born November 16, 1925 in Kittanning, PA.Mrs. Schawl was a member of the Sokol Lodge #68, Blairsville, PA where she helped for many years in preparing food for...

Mary E. Pease

Mary E. Pease

Oct 5, 2004

Mary E. Pease, 81, of Blairsville, PA died on Tuesday, October 5, 2004 in St. Andrew's Village, Indiana, PA.A daughter of John and Bessie A. Houser Pease, she was born March 12, 1923 in Blairsville, PA.Ms. Pease was a member of the First Baptist Church, Blairsville, PA.She retired from the U.S. Marine Corps with 20 years of service.Surviving are a...

William Freeman Clark Sr.

William Freeman Clark Sr.

Sep 26, 2004

William Freeman Clark, Sr., 69, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) died on Sunday, September 26, 2004 in the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.A son of Samuel and Kathryn Whirlow Clark, he was born August 6, 1935 in Export, PA.Mr. Clark was a member of the Blairsville VFW Post #5821 and the Derry Ukrainian Society. He was a veteran of...

Dora Larue Clawson

Dora Larue Clawson

Sep 25, 2004

Dora LaRue Sharp Clawson, 80, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) died on Saturday, September 25, 2004 at her home.A daughter of Francis Clyde and Lottie E. Cary Sharp, she was born May 26, 1924 in Center Twp., Indiana Co., PA.Mrs. Clawson lived her entire life in the Blairsville area.Surviving are four daughters, Betty Jean Riley of Blairsville, PA; Alice Dombroske...

Robert Trisch Sr.

Robert Trisch Sr.

Sep 8, 2004

Robert Trisch, Sr., 74, of Clarksburg, PA died on Wednesday, September 8, 2004 in the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.The son of John and Katherine Delores Fenner Trisch, he was born December 8, 1929 in Niles, Ohio.Mr. Trisch was a member of USWA Local 1219 Wire Gang and was an honorary fireman with the North Braddock Fire Co. for...