John E. Sinick, Jr.

Mar 29, 2024

John Edward Sinick, Jr., 66, of Greensburg, PA passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024, in Independence Health System Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg, PA.

The son of John E. Sinick, Sr. and Catherine (Bozigar) Sinick, he was born on August 26, 1957, in Pittsburgh, PA.

John worked in the steel industry.

Per John’s wishes...

Garry L. Short

Mar 26, 2024

Garry Lee Short, 67, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

The son of Walter E. and Christine D. (DiPerna) Short, he was born on April 30, 1956, in Latrobe, PA. Garry graduated from Derry Area High School, Class of 1974 and was a veteran of...

Judy A. Stahl

Mar 25, 2024

Judy Ann Stahl, 74, of Heilwood, passed away Monday, March 25, 2024, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

A daughter of the late Earl R. and Esher P. (Williams) Stahl, she was born Feb. 20, 1950, in Colver.

Judy was a 1968 graduate of Penns Manor High School. She was a homemaker and attended Heilwood Presbyterian...

Gary A. Myers

Mar 23, 2024

Gary Allen Myers, 63, of Derry, PA passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

The son of William and Evelyn (Kitzmiller) Myers, he was born on April 8, 1960, in Latrobe, PA.

Gary was a graduate of Derry High School, Class of 1978, and a veteran of the US...

Cindy L. Fisher

Mar 23, 2024

Cindy Lynn Fisher, 63, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at home.

The daughter of Darrell E. Fisher Sr. and Estie (Oakman) Fisher, she was born on November 18, 1960, in Latrobe, PA.

Cindy is survived by her brother, Darrell Fisher, Jr. (Diane) of Harrisonburg, VA;  six sisters, Carol Hedrick (Melvin...

Jeffrey M. Zerfoss

Mar 23, 2024

Jeffrey Morris “Jeff” Zerfoss, 57, of Lucernemines, PA went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

The son of Jack and Patricia (Ramsell) Zerfoss, he was born January 26, 1967, in Indiana, PA.

Jeff graduated from Saltsburg High School, Class of 1985.  He was...

Beverly J. Treece

Mar 21, 2024

Beverly Jean (Cummings) Treece, 80, of Clarksburg (Conemaugh Twp.), PA died on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at her home.

The daughter of Albert F. and Cathern (Pease) Cummings, she was born on March 12, 1944, in White Twp., Indiana County, PA.

Beverly loved driving a school bus, mowing grass, decorating for Christmas, talking with Myrtle...

Bonnie L. Kanurick

Mar 14, 2024

Bonnie Lee Kanurick, 77, of Blairsville, PA (Burrell Twp.) died on Thursday, March 14, 2024, in Independence Health System Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg, PA.

The daughter of Joseph and Emma (Marshall) Kanurick, she was born on March 9, 1947, in Latrobe, PA.

Bonnie graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1965 and was employed with IUP...

Ethel Rita Getty

Mar 14, 2024

Ethel Rita (Foley) Getty, 84, of Clarksburg, PA (Young Twp.) died on Sunday, March 14, 2024, in Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

Born on December 16, 1939, in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Grace (Farrell) Foley.

Per Ethel’s wishes there will be no visitation or funeral service.

Helen M. Palmer

Mar 10, 2024

Helen Marie (Rosborough) Palmer, 92, of Blairsville, PA died on Sunday, March 10, 2024, in the Communities of Indian Haven, Indiana, PA.

Born on July 21, 1931, in Blairsville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Elsie Rosborough.

Helen was a licensed practical nurse until her retirement.

Per Helen’s wishes there will...

Alan Holsinger, Jr.

Mar 9, 2024

Alan Holsinger, Jr., 93, of Indiana, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024, at St. Andrew’s Village, with his loving family by his side.

A son of the late Orville A. and Mary (Bayer) Holsinger, Sr., he was born Sept. 28, 1930, in Johnstown.

Alan Holsinger loved his family, his faith and his community. He graduated...

Marilyn L. Peterman

Mar 8, 2024

Marilyn Lee (Lewis) Peterman, 91, of Indiana, formerly of Shelocta, passed away Friday, March 8, 2024, at Beacon Ridge, Indiana.

The daughter of Blair and Alma (McAdoo) Lewis, she was born March 23, 1932, in Deckers Point.

Mrs. Peterman graduated from Indiana High School, Class of 1949; worked at Scenery Hill, Indiana; attended Crete Presbyterian...

Vivian L. Decker

Mar 4, 2024

Vivian Lee (Gordish) Decker, 83, of Blairsville, PA (Black Lick Twp.) passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024, in Bethlen Home Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, Ligonier, PA.

The daughter of Theodore Gordish Sr. and Julia (Toldi) Gordish, she was born on September 7, 1940 in Indiana, PA.

Vivian graduated from Laura Lamar High School, Class...

Linda M. Sandolfini

Feb 28, 2024

Linda Marie (Brezinski) Sandolfini, 67, of Blairsville, PA died on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at home.

The daughter of John and Wilda (Buterbaugh) Brezinski, she was born on July 26, 1956 in Latrobe, PA.

Linda graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1974 and was employed with BiLo Foods for many years.

She...

Madeline C. "Mattie" Shrewsburg

Feb 21, 2024

Madeline “Mattie” Carol (Diak) Snyder Shrewsburg, 86, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024, in the Communities of Indian Haven, Indiana, PA.

Born May 3, 1937, in Robertsdale, PA, she was the daughter of John J. and Ellen (Rubic) Diak.

Madeline was a member of the United Presbyterian Church, Blairsville, and...

Regina L. "Reggy" Endress

Feb 19, 2024

Regina “Reggy” Lynn (Ehman) Endress, 49, of Josephine, PA passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024.

The daughter of Jean A. (Galloway) Messenger, she was born March 29,1974, in Latrobe, PA.

Regina graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1992 and received her license in Cosmetology from the Pittsburgh Beauty Academy.

She opened...

Robert J. Butchkoski

Feb 15, 2024

Robert “Bob” Joseph Butchkoski, 78, of Indiana, went to Heaven to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, peacefully in Indiana, PA.

A son of Joseph and Anna (Prymack) Butchkoski, he was born Jan. 11, 1946, in Indiana.

Bob was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. For 28 years, Bob was...

Myrna L. Zona

Feb 12, 2024

Myrna Louise (Shankle) Zona, 81, of Blairsville, PA (Black Lick Twp.) passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024, at her home.

The daughter of Leslie R. and Helen E. (Brink) Shankle, she was born May 23, 1942, in Kittanning, PA.

Myrna graduated from Laura Lamar High School, Class of 1960. She was a member of...

Robert G. Bennett Jr.

Feb 9, 2024

Robert G. "Mickey" Bennett Jr., 80, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024 at his home.

The son of Robert G. and Alice M. (Libengood) Bennett, he was born on July 20, 1943 in Black Lick, PA.

Robert was a professional truck driver for many years.

He is survived by...

Burton J. Adiska

Feb 9, 2024

Rev. Burton J. Adiska, 88, of Towanda, PA, formerly of Blairsville, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024, at the home of his son, David.

The son of Harold J. and Maxine N. (Young) Adiska, he was born February 18, 1935, in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

Rev. Adiska was raised in Ypsilanti, Michigan and graduated from Lincoln...