Nov 28, 2023

Lucille “Lucy” Ann Gallo, 94, of Indiana, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, at the Indiana Regional Medical Center.

She was born April 20, 1929, in Indiana, the daughter of the late Norris and Bessie (Peace) Short. Lucy was a full-time housewife and mother who was dedicated to her family. She was an excellent cook and seamstress...

Nov 28, 2023

Mary Louisa "Mary Lou" Thompson, 89, of Home, formerly of Indiana, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, at Crystal Waters Personal Care Home.

A daughter of the late James Harold and Margaret Louisa (McCrea) Gibson, she was born April 24, 1934, in Indiana. Mary graduated from Blairsville High School in 1952 and was a member of Bethel...

Nov 28, 2023

Barbara B. Mack, of Indiana, died on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, at St. Andrew’s Village.

She was born on Feb. 20, 1927, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, UT, as the daughter of Dr. Charles Bishop Beymer and Sybil Rowena Clara Jellison Beymer.

At two years of age, Barbara and her family moved...

Nov 27, 2023

John Anthony Zemba, 81, of Black Lick, PA passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023 at his home.

The son of John J. and Mildred D. (Connico) Zemba, he was born on September 27, 1942 in Salem Twp., Westmoreland County, PA.

John worked in the coal mines until his retirement.

He was a...

Nov 25, 2023

Albert Bullaro, 83, of Hillsdale, passed away Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, at Embassy of Hillsdale Park. He was born May 4, 1940, in Sicily, Italy.

Following graduation in Italy, Albert set out for America at the age of 17 and found his calling working in construction. He was raised in the Catholic faith.

Friends will...

Nov 25, 2023

Mary Ellen Gill, 83 of Bealeton,VA passed away on November 25, 2023 with her family at her side.

She was born November 20, 1940 in Burrell Township, Indiana, PA to the late George E. Jones Sr, and Georgia M. Gill Jones.

She graduated from Blairsville Joint High School in 1958 and Robert Morris School (Secretarial...

Nov 22, 2023

Margaret Lydia Fairman, 89 of Cabot, PA, formerly of Creekside, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 22, at Concordia Lutheran Care Center, surrounded by family.

Born December 7, 1933, in Helvetia, PA, Margaret was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Margaret (Reynolds) Wymer. Margaret was a graduate of Indiana Area High School. She worked as...

Nov 19, 2023

Mary Jane (George) Brown, 82 of Blairsville, PA passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023, at Beacon Ridge, Indiana, PA.

Born February 14, 1941, in Blairsville, PA, she was the daughter of Joseph Glenn and Helen J. (Berenbrok) George.

Mary Jane was a graduate of Blairsville High School, Class of 1960 and was a member of...

Nov 16, 2023

James “Jim” R. Battestilli, 72, of Indiana, passed away Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, at Scenery Hill Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

The son of Guy and Louise (Blystone) Battestilli, he was born in Indiana on May 27, 1951.

Jim attended St. Bernard School and was a high school graduate. He attended St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic...

Nov 15, 2023

Annabel (St. Clair) Machak, 101, of Blairsville, PA died on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 in Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Earl Hayes and Mary Ellen (Jones) St. Clair, she was born on June 24, 1922 in New Florence, PA.

She was a faithful member and Deacon of the United Presbyterian Church,...

Nov 13, 2023

E. Ruth Batik, 91, of Cherry Tree, died Monday, Nov. 13, 2023, at Beacon Ridge.

Ruth was born Nov. 23, 1931, the daughter of Clyde and Martha Lily (Montgomery) Coalmer, in Dixonville. Ruth married John Batik (God’s choice man for her) on June 4, 1960.

She is survived by a daughter, Jonette Batik, of Saltsburg;...

Nov 12, 2023

Marie E. Ray, 91, of Gibsonia, formerly of Indiana, passed away Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, at Grace Manor at North Park in Allison Park.

A daughter of Joseph and Mary (Mikeska) Gallo, she was born Oct. 3, 1932, in Ernest. Marie was a member of St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church. For many years, she worked at...

Nov 9, 2023

Amy Lynn McConnell, age 44, died unexpectedly on Thursday, November 9 at her residence in Rio Grande, New Jersey.

The daughter of the late William Jr. and Cheryl (Snyder) McConnell, she was born in Indiana, Pennsylvania on August 18, 1979 and grew up in Black Lick, Pennsylvania. After her mother Cheryl passed away when she was young,...

Nov 7, 2023

Kenneth “Ken” Paul Litvik, 72, of Blairsville, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at Independence Health System Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA. Ken was the husband of Carol A. (Urchek) Litvik, whom he married on October 3, 1981.

Born on November 3, 1951 in Tintown, Indiana County, Ken was the son of the late Paul L. and...

Nov 3, 2023

Joann (Barsis) Ferraro, 92, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Joseph and Anna Fuchs, she was born December 14, 1930 in Pittsburgh, PA.

Joann was a faithful member of the United Presbyterian Church, Blairsville and worked for 34 years as...

Oct 31, 2023

Patricia “Patty” A. Shank, 87, of Indiana, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at Rose Haven.

A daughter of Reginald T. and Viola B. (Shaffer) Shank, she was born Sept. 27, 1936, in Indiana.

Patty was a 1954 graduate of Indiana High School. She was a member of the East Pike Church of Christ. Patty’s...

Oct 31, 2023

Gary Lee Wilkins, 69, of Homer City, PA, died on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, in Independence Health System, Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.

The son of William E. and Alice (Goodlin) Wilkins, he was born August 21, 1954, in Latrobe, PA.

Gary was a graduate of Blairsville High School, Class of 1972 and Indiana University of...

Oct 28, 2023

Duane Paul Kirkbride, age 74, a resident of Homer City, PA passed away peacefully on October 28, 2023, at IRMC, Indiana, PA surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Zanesville, OH on June 23, 1949, to Paul William Kirkbride and Betty Jean (Crites) Kirkbride.

Jesus said, “Let the little children come unto me, and do not...

Oct 28, 2023

Darla Lee (Sulkosky) Weaver, 60 of Blairsville, PA passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023, at her home.

Born November 7, 1962, in Latrobe, PA, she was the daughter of Leroy A. Sulkosky, Sr. and Grace (Bruner) Sulkosky.

Darla graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1980 and from Indiana County Vo Tech in the LPN...

Oct 26, 2023

Barbara Gene (Meloy) McCaulley, 70 of Latrobe, PA passed away Thursday, October 26, 2023, in UPMC Magee-Women’s Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

Born July 14, 1953, in Latrobe, PA, she was the daughter of John F. Meloy, Sr. and Valetta M. (Way) Meloy.

Barbara graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1971 and went on to graduate...