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...

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...