Obituaries

Mary Belle Patterson

Mary Belle Patterson

Jul 25, 2004

Mary Belle Fitzsimmons Patterson, 87, of Blairsville, PA (Brenizer) died on Sunday, July 25, 2004 in the Latrobe Area Hospital, Latrobe, PA.The daughter of John and Mary D. Alter Fitzsimmons, she was born December 9, 1916 in Pitcairn, PA.Prior to moving to Brenizer four years ago, she lived on the family farm in Blacklick Twp. for 30 years.Surviving are three...

Garnet Alice Brida

Garnet Alice Brida

Jul 24, 2004

Garnet Alice Brida, 74, of Homer City, PA died on Saturday, July 24, 2004 in the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.The daughter of Louis and Mary Endrizzi Brida, she was born August 19, 1929 in Palmertown, PA.Miss Brida lived her entire life in the Black Lick and Homer City areas with her sister, Peg Tedeski and husband, John.Surviving are...

Lucas Mitchell Huemme

Lucas Mitchell Huemme

Jul 24, 2004

Lucas Mitchell Huemme, four months, of RD#1, New Alexandria, PA died on Saturday, July 24, 2004 in Children's Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.The son of Robert Patrick and Heather L. Gaskill Huemme, he was born March 10, 2004 in Latrobe, PA.In addition to his parents, he is survived by a brother, Jacob P., and a sister, Jessica L., at home; paternal grandfather,...

Joseph J. Romanish

Joseph J. Romanish

Jul 17, 2004

Joseph J. Romanish, 62, of Coral, PA (Burrell Twp.) died on Saturday, July 17, 2004 at his home.The son of Marco and Mary Vadas Yurmanvic, he was born June 20, 1942 in Coral, PA.Mr. Romanish lived his entire life in Coral. He was a member of St. Francis Roman Catholic Church, Coral, PA.He worked as a self-employed excavator for 30...

Lessie D. Bennett

Lessie D. Bennett

Jul 13, 2004

Lessie D. Powell Bennett, 83, of Blairsville, PA formerly of Johnstown, PA died on Tuesday, July 13, 2004 at Scenery Hill Manor, Indiana, PA.A daughter of Dorsey and Sallie Powell, she was born September 29, 1920 in Petersburg, VA.Mrs. Bennett lived most of her life in Johnstown, PA before moving to Blairsville three years ago. Prior to her retirement in...

Karla Jean Nease

Karla Jean Nease

Jul 11, 2004

Karla Jean Muir Nease, 54, of Blairsville, PA died on Sunday, July 11, 2004 at her home.A daughter of Clyde W. and Leonora Gelston Muir, she was born February 26, 1950 in Indiana, PA.Mrs. Nease was a member of the Hebron Lutheran Church, Blairsville, PA and graduated from Blairsville High School in 1968.Surviving are her husband of 29 years, Joseph...

Elizabeth Agnetti Manfredi

Elizabeth Agnetti Manfredi

Jul 8, 2004

Elizabeth Agnetti Manfredi, 88, of Black Lick, PA died on Thursday, July 8, 2004 at her home surrounded by her loving family.A daughter of Francisco and Maria Bartinelli Agnetti, she was born January 17, 1916 in Waterman, PA.Mrs. Manfredi was a member of St. Francis Roman Catholic Church, Coral, PA.Her special interests were her family and cooking. She loved baseball...

John D. Libengood

John D. Libengood

Jun 27, 2004

John D. Libengood, 74, of Blairsville, PA died on Sunday, June 27, 2004 in the Latrobe Area Hospital, Latrobe, PA.A son of Homer L. and Sara E. Repine Libengood, he was born May 11, 1930 in Strangford, PA.He lived his entire life in the Blairsville area.He was the owner of Libengood's Tax Preparation and the Army-Navy Surplus, Blairsville, PA.Surviving are...

Iva Louise Hogan

Iva Louise Hogan

Jun 26, 2004

Iva Louise McGinity Hogan, 86, of Indiana, PA died on Saturday, June 26, 2004 in St. Andrews Village, Indiana, PA.A daughter of Frank and Maude Donahue McGinity, she was born December 8, 1917 in Blairsville, PA.Surviving are a son, Joseph S. Hogan and his wife, Betty of Plumville, PA; three daughters, Grace Gromley of Indiana, PA; Sally Ashbaugh and her...

Erma Blanch Pesci

Erma Blanch Pesci

Jun 20, 2004

Erma Blanch Pesci, 90, of Tumwater, WA, a loving mother and friend to many, went to be with the Lord on June 20, 2004. She will forever be remembered and cherished for her kindness and caring for family and others. She has lived for the past three years with her daughter, Nancy Pesci of Tumwater, WA, but her true home...

Mary Rita Hecker

Mary Rita Hecker

Jun 13, 2004

Mary Rita Iarrusso Hecker, 88, of Black Lick, PA died on Sunday, June 13, 2004 in the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA. A daughter of Donato and Madeline Copp Iarrusso, she was born June 4, 1916 in Pittsburgh, PA.Mrs. Hecker was a member of St. Francis Roman Catholic Church, Graceton, PA.Surviving are two brothers, Joseph Iarrusso of Venice, Florida...

Edwin D. George

Edwin D. George

Jun 5, 2004

Edwin D. George, 81, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) died on Saturday, June 5, 2004 in the Kittanning Care Center.A son of Albert and Twila Dunlap George, he was born September 15, 1922 in Derry Twp., Westmoreland Co., PA.Mr. George was a member of Acacia Lodge #355 F&AM, Blairsville, PA and Tall Cedars of Lebanon Westmoreland Forrest #77, New Alexandria,...

Marcella G. Nibert

Marcella G. Nibert

Jun 5, 2004

Marcella G. Modrey Nibert, 67, of Indiana, PA (Cherryhill Twp.) died on Saturday, June 5, 2004 in Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.A daughter of John and Veronica Koreni Modrey, she was born July 14, 1936 in Coal Run, PA.Mrs. Nibert was a member of St. Bernard of Clairvaux Roman Catholic Church, Indiana, PA.She worked for Fours Company, Blairsville, as a seamstress...

Frank H. Smith

Frank H. Smith

May 31, 2004

Frank H. Smith, 97, of Ligonier, PA formerly of Blairsville, PA died on Monday, May 31, 2004 in the Bethlen Home, Ligonier, PAA son of Harry Frank and Sheba Jane Hoover Smith, he was born August 24, 1906 in Monongahela, PAMr. Smith was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Blairsville; Brownsville Lodge #60, F&AM Coudersport Consistory; Pittsburgh Consistory;...

Chester R. Pezzi

Chester R. Pezzi

May 26, 2004

Chester R. Pezzi, 86, of Blairsville, PA died on Wednesday, May 26, 2004 in the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.A son of Cesare and Selena Culatina Pezzi, he was born February 22, 1918 in Blairsville, PA.Mr. Pezzi lived his entire life in Blairsville where he was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church and the Italian...

Andrew T. Ostach

Andrew T. Ostach

May 25, 2004

Andrew T. Ostach, 74, of Black Lick, PA died on Tuesday, May 25, 2004 at UPMC, Pittsburgh, PA.A son of Paul C. and Katherine Niemic Ostach, he was born November 30, 1929 in Palmertown, PA.Mr. Ostach was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville, PA and the Professional Barber's Association. He had his private pilot's license...

William A. Hullenbaugh

William A. Hullenbaugh

May 18, 2004

William A. Hullenbaugh, 69, of Black Lick, PA died on Tuesday, May 18, 2004 at his home.A son of Kenneth J. and Grace L. Munshower Hullenbaugh, he was born June 30, 1934 in Derry Twp., Westmoreland Co., PA.Mr. Hullenbaugh attended the Black Lick United Methodist Church. He was a member of Blairsville VFW Post #5821, UMWA and the Burrell Twp....

Mary Jane Borish

Mary Jane Borish

May 17, 2004

Mary Jane Bergman Borish, 77, of Black Lick, PA died on Monday, May 17, 2004 in the Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.A daughter of James L. and Elizabeth Conner Bergman, she was born February 11, 1927 in Blairsville, PA.Mrs. Borish was a member of the Hebron Lutheran Church, Blairsville, and the Blairsville Chapter #166 Order of the Eastern Star.She graduated...

Elizabeth F. Flynn

Elizabeth F. Flynn

May 13, 2004

Elizabeth F. Flynn, 87, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) died on Thursday, May 13, 2004 in the Latrobe Area Hospital, Latrobe, PA.A daughter of George and Frances Cowan Flynn, she was born November 18, 1916 at the home where she lived in Derry Twp.Ms. Flynn was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville, PA and a...

Anna Katherine Kinkead

Anna Katherine Kinkead

May 9, 2004

Anna Katherine Kosalko Kinkead, 92, of Josephine, PA died on Sunday, May 9, 2004 in the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.A daughter of Michael and Nathalia Virostek Kosalko, she was born January 10, 1912 in Black Lick, PA.Mrs. Kinkead was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville, PA.Prior to her retirement in 1979, she was...