Obituaries

Thelma J. King

Thelma J. King

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...

Patricia E. Dunlap

Patricia E. Dunlap

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...

Elaine J. Duncan

Elaine J. Duncan

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...

Mary Jane Jones

Mary Jane Jones

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.  ...

José E. Alicea

José E. Alicea

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 &...

Gladys L. Blazavich

Gladys L. Blazavich

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...

Mary Lou Manecke

Mary Lou Manecke

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...

William A. Koozer, Jr.

William A. Koozer, Jr.

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...

Virginia Louise Shaw

Virginia Louise Shaw

Sep 14, 2023

Virginia Louise (Bearer) Shaw, 64, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023, in Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Martin L. and Barbara M. (Bloom) Bearer, she was born April 23, 1959, in Spangler, PA.

Virginia graduated from Bishop Carroll High School, Class of 1977 and worked for North...

Rev. Charles Filmore Williamson

Rev. Charles Filmore Williamson

Sep 13, 2023

Rev. Charles Filmore Williamson, 91, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, in Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The son of Millard F. and Carmellia (Strauble) Williamson, he was born on April 26, 1932, in Sheffield, Warren Co., PA.

He was a graduate of Sheffield High School Class of 1950.  Following...

Lewis S. Rob

Lewis S. Rob

Sep 11, 2023

Lewis Stephen Rob, 68, of Latrobe, PA (Cook Twp.) passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023, at his home.

The son of the late Ludvik and Mary G. (Pavlik) Rob, he was born on January 8, 1955, in Saltsburg, PA.

Lewis graduated from Saltsburg High School, Class of 1972 and worked as a construction superintendent...

Betty Lorraine Daugherty

Betty Lorraine Daugherty

Sep 6, 2023

Betty Lorraine (Leary) Daugherty, 74, of Blairsville, PA died on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at Independence Health System Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.

The daughter of Earl and Betty J. (Elliott) Leary, she was born on February 27, 1949, in Greensburg, PA.

Betty enjoyed wreath making, crocheting, knitting, travelling to craft shows and travelling with family....

Audrey J. Houser

Audrey J. Houser

Aug 29, 2023

Audrey Jean Houser, 72, of Indiana, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023, at UPMC Shadyside Hospital.

A daughter of the late James W. and Minerva M. (Hobby) Anderson, she was born Feb. 21, 1951, in Monroeville.

Audrey retired from Waste Management in 2001, where she was an Executive Assistant in the Controllers’ office. For the...

Sondra J. "Soni" Clapper

Sondra J. "Soni" Clapper

Aug 29, 2023

Sondra J. “Soni” (Cump) Clapper, 87, of Blairsville, PA went to be with the Lord peacefully on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at St. Andrew’s Village, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Calvin D.D. and Elizabeth G. (Hartley) Cump, she was born on August 18, 1936, in Altoona, PA.

Soni graduated from Altoona High School, Class of...

Robert Craig Miller

Robert Craig Miller

Aug 29, 2023

Robert Craig Miller, 70, of Blairsville, PA (Blacklick Twp.) passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at Beacon Ridge, Indiana, PA.

The son of Robert C. and Geraldine (Buterbaugh) Miller Baker, he was born August 14, 1953, in Akron, OH.

Robert graduated from Blairsville High School Class of 1971 and worked most of his life...

Thomas Edward Patterson

Thomas Edward Patterson

Aug 28, 2023

Thomas Edward Patterson, 73, of Myrtle Beach, SC, formerly of Blairsville, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023, at his home.

The son of Charles J. and Marybell (Fitzsimmons) Patterson, he was born on February 10, 1950, in Allegheny County, PA.

Thomas worked on the family milk farm.

Surviving is his brother, George...

Richard A. Gribble

Richard A. Gribble

Aug 25, 2023

Richard Alan Gribble, 69, of Penn Run, passed away Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, at the Embassy Hillsdale Park, in Hillsdale.

A son of Willam B. and Jane (Greg) Gribble, he was born Dec. 30, 1953, in Johnstown.

Richard loved trains and going to Disney World in Florida, sometimes twice a year.

He is...

Nancy J. Black

Nancy J. Black

Aug 25, 2023

Nancy J. Black, 70, of Indiana, passed away Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, at her home.

A daughter of Robert and Esther (Cashdollar) Heidish, she was born Oct. 6, 1952, in Pittsburgh.

Nancy was a member of Grace United Methodist Church. She retired from Aramark, where she was an accountant. She enjoyed spending time with her...

Cecelia Sophia Henigin

Cecelia Sophia Henigin

Aug 22, 2023

Cecelia S. (Zona) Henigin, 87, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at St. Andrew’s Village, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Alexander and Emma (Balough) Zona, she was born on June 21, 1936, in Livermore, PA.

Cecelia graduated from Elders Ridge High School, Class of 1954.

Cecelia was a member...

Henry R. Stewart Sr.

Henry R. Stewart Sr.

Aug 13, 2023

Henry Ronald Stewart, Sr., 79, of Greensburg, PA passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at Hempfield Manor, Greensburg, PA.

The son of George and Etta (Jones) Steward, he was born August 26, 1943, in Latrobe, PA.

Henry was a Vietnam Veteran of the United States Army. He served in the 5th Infantry as a...