Obituaries
Christine Annette Whitfield
Oct 7, 2025
Christine Annette Whitfield, 59, of Blairsville, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at home.
The daughter of Arthur L. Whitfield and Margaret A. (Hill) Whitfield, Christine was born on July 7, 1966, in Indiana, PA.
Christine graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1984. She previously worked for Sears in Indiana for 20 years.
She is survived by her daughter,...
Timothy D. Lingenfelter
Oct 3, 2025
Timothy Donald Lingenfelter, 64, of Indiana, passed away peacefully on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, at home.
The son of Daniel H. and Leah (Little) Lingenfelter, he was born on July 5, 1961, in Indiana.
One of Timothy's favorite pastimes was spotting and hunting deer, but he could also be found watching dirt track races whenever he got the chance. He is remembered...
Linda K. Debnar
Sep 21, 2025
Linda Kathleen (Warner) Debnar, 75, of Blairsville, PA, (Burrell Twp.) passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at home.
The daughter of Richard A. and Hazel L. (Bowman) Warner, she was born on April 12, 1950, in Aultman, PA.
Linda graduated from Homer Center High School, Class of 1969.
She had previously attended the Hebron Lutheran Church,...
Angelo L. Gasbarro
Sep 20, 2025
Angelo Louis Gasbarro, 80, of Pittsburgh, passed away Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, at Rosebrook Personal Care, in Sarver.
A son of the late Giovanni and Francesca (Donatelli) Gasbarro, he was born June 1, 1945, in Pescoco Stanzo, Italy.
Angelo was a 1963 graduate of Washington Vocational High School. He worked as a carpenter. Angelo loved traveling to Greece with his beloved wife...
Linda E. Spadafora
Sep 19, 2025
Linda Eileen (Reese) Spadafora, 80, of Indiana, PA, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 19, 2025, at home surrounded by family. She was the wife of the late Charles “Chuck” Spadafora.
Linda was born in Youngstown, OH on August 2, 1945, a daughter of the late Harry Reese and Edna (Fleet) Reese.
She graduated from South High School in Youngstown, Class of...
Debra A. Smith
Sep 17, 2025
Debra A. Smith, 69, went into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Sept. 17, 2025.
She was the daughter of the late Joseph A. and Leona C. (Cramer) Smith.
Debra was a beloved teacher, dedicated nurse, and employee of the Head Start Program.
She was a graduate of Homer City High School and a longtime member of the Homer City Church...
Barry M. Blattenberger
Sep 16, 2025
Barry Michael Blattenberger, 46, of Blairsville, PA, (Burrell Twp.) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Indiana Skilled Nursing Inc., Indiana, PA.
The son of Barry L. and Michele L. (Piper) Blattenberger, he was born on December 2, 1978, in Latrobe, PA.
He graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1997. Barry loved playing golf and softball, and he loved...
Jacquelyn Cunkelman
Sep 14, 2025
Jacquelyn Lee (McCrea) Cunkelman, 90, of Blairsville, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at The Gardens at Indiana.
The daughter of John T. McCrea and Geraldine (Marshall) McCrea, she was born on April 27, 1935, in Black Lick Township, PA.
Jackie was a dedicated homemaker and mother of seven children. She was a member of The Hopewell Church in...
Weaver O. Wilson, Jr.
Sep 13, 2025
Weaver O. Wilson, Jr., 82, of Indiana, passed away Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025 at Heritage Grove Indiana.
A son of the late Weaver O. and Elizabeth (Mains) Wilson, he was born Jan. 21, 1943, in Beaver Falls.
Weaver owned and operated WW Enterprises. He had been self-employed for 47 years and will be remembered as a hard worker who could fix anything....
Rebecca Elise Cullen
Sep 12, 2025
Rebecca Elise Cullen, 64, of Blairsville, PA, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 12, 2025, at home with family.
The daughter of Winston K. Cullen and Sara A. (Ruble) Cullen, Rebecca was born on October 26, 1960, in Birmingham, AL.
She is survived by her daughter, Harmoni Sanders of Blairsville, and her son, Aaron Hamilton of Birmingham, AL.
Rebecca is preceded in death...
Helen E. Martin
Sep 8, 2025
Helen E. Martin, 98, of Indiana, passed away Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, at her home.
A daughter of the late Jennings Wade and Erma (Sell) Martin, she was born March 22, 1927, in Indiana.
Helen retired from Quaker State as a bookkeeper. She loved wildlife and horses. While living on the family farm, she had her own horse. She was a farmer...
Kathleen Mabon
Sep 7, 2025
Kathleen (Weiss) Mabon, 99, of Home, passed away Sept. 7, 2025, at Communities at Indian Haven in Indiana.
A daughter of the late Don E. and Dorothy (Buchanan) Weiss, she was born Dec. 18, 1925, in her grandmother’s farmhouse in Rayne Township. She remembered a time when she was less than ten years old, during the Great Depression, that her family...
Lou Ann (Gould) Sherba
Sep 6, 2025
Lou Ann (Gould) Sherba, 69, of Blairsville, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at home.
The daughter of Jack W. and Lois A. (Ankney) Gould, she was born on September 22, 1955, in Latrobe, PA.
Lou Ann was a graduate of Blairsville High School, Class of 1973 and was a member of the Blairsville United Presbyterian Church.
She was an...
Thomas X. Replogle
Aug 24, 2025
Thomas X. Replogle, 74 of Elderton, passed away Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025, at his home.
A son of the late Harry H. and Dorothy V. (Holt) Replogle, he was born Feb. 6, 1951, in Indiana.
Thomas was a 1970 graduate of Indiana Area Senior High School. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Thomas loved movies and fishing. He was...
Roberta Jean Wasko
Aug 23, 2025
Roberta “Bobbie” Jean (McKee) Wasko, 82, of Blairsville, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Carnegie Park Post Acute Care in Carnegie, PA.
The daughter of Robert McKee and Edith (Bost) McKee, she was born on July 18, 1943, in Latrobe, PA.
Bobbie married Paul Wasko on October 26, 1968, and together they shared 47 years of happiness. She...
Stephen Paul Leaver
Aug 21, 2025
Stephen Paul Leaver, 48, of Blairsville, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at WeCare at Murrysville Rehab and Nursing Center, Murrysville, PA.
The son of William Leaver and Deborah (Campbell) Valko, he was born on October 26, 1976, in McKeesport, PA.
Steve loved hunting and fishing, and he liked to spend his time visiting car shows. He could often...
Laurence W. "Butch" Bollinger
Aug 18, 2025
Laurence W. “Butch” Bollinger, 83, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025, at his home.
The son of Earl H. and Olive L. (Switzer) Bollinger, he was born on July 17, 1942, in Cokeville, PA (Westmoreland County).
Butch worked for Local # 1451 for 35 years until his retirement.
He was a member of the Saltsburg Sportsmen’s Club.
Butch enjoyed his...
Rebecca A. King
Aug 17, 2025
Rebecca Ann King, 32, of Indiana, PA passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025, at UPMC Montefiore, Pittsburgh, PA.
The daughter of Carl King and Sandra (Blick) Seitz, she was born on January 21, 1993, in Latrobe, PA.
Becky loved doing crafts like painting, drawing, and decorating. She enjoyed riding her bicycle outside, going to fairs and parks, and visiting the Carnegie Science...
Frank A. Frain
Aug 14, 2025
Frank A. Frain, 82, of Coral, passed away Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, at his home.
A son of the late John H. and Gladys (McDowell) Frain, he was born Nov. 12, 1942, in West Wheatfield Township, Indiana County.
Frank was a member of the Homer City American Legion. He was a retired truck driver and liked working on mowers. Hunting was a...
Shirley May Hollick
Aug 8, 2025
Shirley May Hollick, 73, of Bolivar, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025.
She was born in Stahlstown, Pennsylvania. Shirley spent most of her life as a homemaker.
Shirley is preceded in death by her husband and her parents. She is survived by her daughter, MaryJo Hollick of Latrobe, Pennsylvania.
Per the family’s request, no services will be held.
The Shoemaker Funeral Home,...
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