Oct 25, 2023

Robert Edwin Howard, 87, of Sinnemahoning, PA, formerly of Strangford, died on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, in Pinecrest Manor, St. Marys, PA.

The son of William F. and Matilda E. (Cunningham) Howard, he was born August 25, 1936, in Blacklick Twp., PA.

Mr. Howard was a graduate of Blairsville High School, Class of 1954 and...

Oct 23, 2023

Gary Lee McCaulley, 73, of Latrobe, PA passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023, in UPMC Montefiore, Pittsburgh, PA.

The son of Vincent B. and Betty G. (Parks) McCaulley, he was born March 16, 1950, in Rimersburg, PA.

Gary was a member and employee of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).  ...

Oct 22, 2023

Eric J. Olsen, 61, of Wernersville, passed away Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, at Reading Hospital.

A son of the late Joseph A. and Fay R. (McAnulty) Olsen, he was born March 11, 1962, in Indiana.

Eric received an associate degree from Vale Technical Institute. He moved to the Reading area where he was employed as...

Oct 20, 2023

Darla Lynn (McConnell) Hullenbaugh, 57, of Latrobe, PA passed away on Friday, October, 20, 2023.

The daughter of Vernon and Adelaid (Platt) McConnell, she was born April 14, 1966 in Latrobe, PA.

Darla was a member of the Tree of Life Church, Latrobe.

She worked as a custodian at the Westmoreland County Courthouse,...

Oct 20, 2023

George Ross McElhoes, 78, of New Derry, PA passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at his home.

The son of Raymond C. and Esther P. (Mock) McElhoes, he was born November 29, 1944, in Indiana, PA.

George was a graduate of Blairsville High School, Class of 1962.

He was a member of...

Oct 20, 2023

William “Bill” Petro, 88, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023, in Independence Health System, Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.

The son of Stephen and Margaret (Kerakes) Petro, he was born on December 31, 1934, in Munhall, PA.

Bill worked for Westinghouse Specialty Metals in Blairsville for 38 years until his retirement in...

Oct 14, 2023

Ronald Dwight Kuhns, 79, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at his home.

The son of Howard and Mary (Naypower) Kuhns, he was born on May 12, 1944, in Bethlehem, PA.

Ronald is a veteran of the US Army, having served in the Vietnam War and worked as a teacher at...

Oct 11, 2023

Mary Edith (Little) Scott, 96, of Clarksburg, PA (Conemaugh Twp.) passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, Lynn Haven Personal Care Home, Black Lick, PA.

The daughter of J.L. and Bertha M. (Bolen) Little, she was born on December 22, 1926, in Livermore, PA.

Edith graduated from Elders Ridge High School, Class of 1944 and...

Oct 9, 2023

Sarah Marie “Sally” (Duncan) Buzzinotti, 89 of Black Lick, PA passed away Monday, October 9, 2023, at her home.

Born June 29, 1934, in Black Lick, PA, she was the daughter of Arthur and Vernie I. (Howard) Duncan.

Sally worked as a seamstress.  She loved to travel and work around her house.

Surviving...

Oct 8, 2023

Richard “Rich” Allan Shaner, 69, of Indiana, passed away Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, at his home.

A son of Keith A. and Novella (Hilty) Shaner, he was born Oct. 19, 1953, in New Kensington.

Rich was a graduate of Kiski High School. His employment history included Specialty Tire, Westinghouse, Ben Franklin Elementary School and the...

Sep 30, 2023

Dr. Royce E. Walters, 85, of Indiana, passed away Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Bethany Place in Indiana.

A son of the late H. Wilson and Grace V. (Kern) Walters, he was born Dec. 19, 1937, in York.

He is survived by a son, Todd R. Walters; a brother, Dennis C. Walters and wife Constance;...

Sep 30, 2023

Dr. Miles “Fred” Frederick Dills, Jr. passed away at home on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023.

He was born in Brookville on Feb. 13, 1944. He was the son of Dr. Miles Frederick Dills, Sr. and Rebecca Irene (Bish) Dills.

Fred graduated from Indiana High School in 1962. He studied at Washington & Jefferson College before...

Sep 26, 2023

Thelma J. (Gibson) King, 82, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, in UPMC Altoona, Altoona, PA.

The daughter of William L. and Madge (Whitfield) Gibson, she was born on March 10, 1941, in Westland, PA.

Thelma was a member of the First Baptist Church, Westland, PA.

She graduated from...

Sep 26, 2023

Patricia Ellen (Smith) Dunlap, 88, of Clarksburg, PA passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, in Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Paul C. and Hazel (Clark) Smith, she was born May 6, 1935, in Indiana County.

Patricia graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1953.  After high school, she worked as...

Sep 20, 2023

Elaine Jane (McIntyre) Duncan, 91, of Clarksburg, PA (Conemaugh Twp.) passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, in Indiana Square Personal Care Home, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Charles W. and Alda N. (Towle) McIntyre, she was born April 28, 1932, in Wilkinsburg, PA.

Elaine was a member of the Trinity United Presbyterian Church, Clarksburg...

Sep 20, 2023

Mary Jane (Myers) Jones, 92, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at the Rehabilitation and Nursing Center at Greater Pittsburgh, Greensburg, PA.

The daughter of Irue D. and Anna Mae (Silvis) Myers, she was born on May 8, 1931, in Unity Township, PA.

Mary enjoyed gardening and had a large garden.  ...

Sep 19, 2023

José E. Alicea, Sr, 82, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, in Independence Health System Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.

The son of Carmelo and Julia (Rivera) Alicea, he was born October 8, 1940, in Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico.

José was a self-employed owner for J & S Truck &...

Sep 18, 2023

Gladys L. Blazavich, 99, of Indiana, passed away Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, at her home.

A daughter of the late Martin S. and Nancy R. (Adams) Hull, she was born Sept. 20, 1923, in St. Thomas.

Gladys was a 1941 graduate of Indiana High School and a member of Marion Center Presbyterian Church. She loved...

Sep 16, 2023

Mary Lou (Hyams) Manecke, 95, of Indiana, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Indiana Hospital.

She was born August 7, 1928, in Pittsburgh, PA. She was the wife of the late Siegfried E. Manecke, whom she married in July of 1948 and the couple spent 67 years together until his passing in 2015. She recently...

Sep 15, 2023

William (Bill) Ai Koozer, Jr, of Blairsville, died at Independence Health System Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA on Friday, September 15, 2023, surrounded by family and cherished friends.

Born September 24, 1947, in DuBois, PA, Bill lived his early life in the state of Oregon and was a 1965 graduate of Clearfield High School. Following graduation, he served...