Jan 25, 2024

Laura Mae (Frankhauser) Bumbera, 60, of Central City, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, at her son’s home.

The daughter of Anthony Frankhauser, Jr. and Marie R. (Byers) Frankhauser, she was born April 19, 1963, in Indiana.

Laura was a homemaker. She loved playing with her dogs, being outdoors, coloring and spending time with...

Jan 25, 2024

On Thursday, January 25, 2024, Barbara Foye Bender, 77 of Blairsville, PA peacefully passed away.

Barbara loved spending time with her family and friends and loved taking care of everyone.

Barbara was born in Indiana, PA to Melvin and Irene Foye on January 16, 1947. Barbara graduated from Laura Lamar High School, Homer City, PA...

Jan 23, 2024

Irving George Lindsey, 78, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at Hempfield Manor, Greensburg, PA.

He was born on October 7, 1945 in Philadelphia, PA.

Irving was a graduate of Hollidaysburg High School, Class of 1963 and a veteran of the US Army serving in the Vietnam War.

Retiring...

Jan 22, 2024

George L. Barto, 79, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024 at St. Andrew’s Village, Indiana, PA.

The son of George and Mary (Medvetz) Barto, he was born on September 14, 1944 in Apollo, PA, the youngest of six children.

George graduated from Laura Lamar High School, Class of 1962.  He proudly...

Jan 21, 2024

Veida Lida (McHenry) Dahlin, 100, of Indiana, passed away Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

A daughter of the late Herbert L. and Emma J. (Groat) McHenry, Veida was born Nov. 9, 1923, in Indiana.

Veida was dedicated to God. For many years she was a member of Grove Chapel Lutheran Church,...

Jan 21, 2024

Ethel Grace (Longenecker) Bukosky, 93, of Blairsville, PA passed away with her loving son by her side on Sunday, January 21, 2024, in the Communities of Indian Haven, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Harry W. and Goldie Mae (Bowers) Longenecker, she was born May 21, 1930, in Grafton, PA (Burrell Twp.).

Ethel graduated from Blairsville...

Jan 21, 2024

Lawrence Joseph Bumbera Jr., 79, of Central City, PA (Somerset County) passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at his home.

The son of Lawrence J. Bumbera, Sr. and Margaret Bumbera, he was born on December 10, 1944 in Pittsburgh, PA.

Lawrence enjoyed camping and fishing.

Surviving is his wife of 34 years,...

Jan 17, 2024

Floyd James Gray, 76, of Shelocta, passed away on Wednesday January 17, 2024 at his home.

Born on January 30, 1947 in Indiana, Floyd was the son of the late Joseph Clements and Nora Alverda (Helman) Gray.

A 1965 graduate of Marion Center High School, Mr. Gray proudly served his country in the US Army...

Jan 12, 2024

Dorothy “Dot” Krolick, 81, of Indiana, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 12, 2024, at the Communities at Indian Haven, with her loving daughters by her side.

A daughter of Peter and Susan (Zapotocky) Petras, Dot was born January 20, 1942, in Johnson City, NY, a suburb of Binghamton.

Dot graduated from Clymer/Penns Manor Joint...

Jan 7, 2024

Jack R. Rivett, 79, of Penn Run, passed away peacefully Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, at his home, with his loving wife by his side.

A son of the late Jack R. and Dorothy A. (Trout) Rivett, he was born Aug. 24, 1944, in Strongstown.

Jack proudly served his country in the Unites State Air Force...

Jan 5, 2024

Analene Carol (Rodgers) Smathers, 75, of Indiana, PA passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024, in Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Henry and Virginia (Starry) Rodgers, she was born March 5, 1948, in Latrobe, PA. Analene devoted her life to raising her five children. She owned and operated Carol’s Beauty Salon in Strongstown...

Jan 5, 2024

Michele Lynn (Piper) Blattenberger, 64, of Black Lick, PA died on Friday, January 5, 2024, at Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Clair and Faye (Bennett) Piper, she was born on May 25, 1959, in Indiana, PA.

Michele loved spending time with her family.

Surviving is...

Jan 4, 2024

Ronald Lee Hill, Sr., 81, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at his home.

The son of Floyd and Pearl (Goodwin) Hill, he was born on September 1, 1942 in Indiana, PA.

Ron was a veteran of the US Navy and was a self-employed painter for many years until...

Jan 4, 2024

Nancy Marie (Davis) Fircetz, 76, of Black Lick, PA died on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at her home.

The daughter of Mae Shetler, she was born on February 12, 1947, in Indiana, PA.

Nancy loved to go to the casinos and dog races.

Surviving are four children, Tony A. Sleasman (Jennifer) of Blairsville,...

Jan 2, 2024

Ann Lezanic, 82, of Indiana, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, at the Communities of Indian Haven.

A daughter of the late Nicholas and Mary (Berezansky) Flanjack, Ann was born Dec. 1, 1941, in Dixonville. She was a 1959 graduate of Indiana High School and Seton Hill College with an early childhood certificate. She was a...

Dec 22, 2023

Richard Edward Laughlin, 73, of New Alexandria (Loyalhanna Twp.) died on Friday, December 22, 2023, in Murrysville Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, Murrysville, PA.

The son of Homer C. and Rosemary (Marron) Laughlin, he was born on May 7, 1950, in Latrobe, PA.

Rich was a veteran of the US Army and worked in the mining...

Dec 20, 2023

Anna Alberta Knarr, 102, of Blairsville, PA passed away at her daughter’s home surrounded by loving family on Wednesday, December 20, 2023.

The daughter of Peter and Mary (Dehaven) Knarr, she was born on February 17, 1921, in Bell Township, Clearfield County.

Anna was the youngest of nine children.  During WW II, she traveled daily...

Dec 15, 2023

Thomas Eugene Risinger, 82, of Blairsville, PA (Burrell Twp.) joined the love of his life, Nellie Risinger, on Friday, December 15, 2023 in Independence Health System Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.

The son of Raymond and Edna (Cover) Risinger, he was born on September 3, 1941 in Homer City, PA.

Thomas graduated from Laura Lamar High...

Dec 15, 2023

Dennis James Clark, 68, of Blairsville, PA (West Wheatfield Twp.) passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023 at his home. The son of Raymond E. and Lucille (Defibaugh) Clark, he was born on September 19, 1955 in Indiana, PA. Dennis was a veteran of the US Army and worked for 23 years at Winchester Industries in Saltsburg until his retirement...

Dec 14, 2023

Louis “Lou” T. Guella, 86, of Indiana, passed away Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, at his home.

A son of the late Ricco and Dolores (Arduini) Guella, he was born Aug. 16, 1937, in McIntyre.

Lou retired from Penelec, where he was a mechanic at the Conemaugh Generating Station. He was a member of One Hope...