Obituaries
Carol L. Bernie
Jan 30, 2026
Carol Loretta (Lorditch) Bernie, 87, of Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on Jan. 30, 2026.
She was born Feb. 25, 1938 in Reinholds, to Bernard and Anna Mary (Ulrich) Lorditch.
Carol was a graduate of United High School in Armagh in 1955 and later went on to receive her registered nurse diploma from Indiana Hospital School of Nursing in 1971. Throughout...
Marion L. Mester
Jan 29, 2026
Marion Lee (Flenniken) Mester, 80, of Clarksburg (Young Twp.), PA, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at the Communities at Indian Haven, Indiana, PA.
The daughter of Hamilton and Bertha (Anthony) Flenniken, she was born on February 24, 1945, in Indiana, PA.
Marion graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1963.
She was a member of The United Presbyterian Church, Blairsville and...
Christine A. Swanson
Jan 28, 2026
Christine A. (Creager) Swanson, 73, of Indiana, passed away Wednesday Jan. 28, 2026, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.
A daughter of the late Jack D. and Melba E. (Taylor) Creager, she was born June 7, 1952, in Casper, WY.
Christine was a homemaker. She loved her family, especially her grandkids.
She is survived by three children: Ryan Swanson, of Indiana; Brandy Swanson, of...
John David Gibson
Jan 28, 2026
John David Gibson, 65, of Blairsville, PA (Black Lick Twp.), died on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, in Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.
The son of Viola (Jane Elliott) Gibson Buterbaugh and John Harvey Gibson, he was born on January 24, 1961 in Indiana, Pa. John lived in Indiana County on his family’s farm his entire life.
John graduated from Blairsville High...
William P. Brett
Jan 27, 2026
William “Will” Payson Brett, 65, of Indiana, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.
A son of Alfred and Win Lin Brett, he was born March 12, 1960, in Taiwan. Will was employed by Walmart at the time of his passing. He enjoyed nature, fishing, bowling, current events and politics. Will was known to be a very...
Mary Louise Nicholson
Jan 26, 2026
Mary Louise Nicholson, 88, of Indiana, passed away on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, at St. Andrew’s Village in Indiana.
The daughter of the late Vinton and Mary (Kopsic) Nicholson, Louise was born on Aug. 22, 1937, in Cambria County.
She graduated from Indiana Area High School in 1955 and received a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP)...
Linda E. Gray
Jan 16, 2026
Linda Eileen (Wrang) Gray, 78, Blairsville, PA passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, in Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.
The daughter of Allan M. and Thelma (Jorgenson) Wrang, she was born January 2, 1948, in Darby, PA (Delaware County).
Linda’s children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and beloved pets were her greatest joys in life. When she was not spending time with...
Peter E. Kokolis
Jan 16, 2026
Peter Eugene Kokolis, 76, Blairsville, PA (Blacklick Twp.) passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
The son of Peter and Anna Marie (Bukosky) Kokolis, he was born February 18, 1949 in Coral, PA.
Peter graduated from Blairsville-Saltsburg High School in 1967 and attended EI Electronic School in Pittsburgh from 1967-1969. He used his electronics...
Edward H. Myers, Sr.
Jan 14, 2026
Edward Harry Myers, Sr., 86, of Derry, PA (Derry Twp.), died on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, in Independence Health System Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg, PA.
The son of Edward W. and Emma J. (Hitchman) Myers, he was born on August 16, 1939, in Unity Township, Westmoreland County, PA.
Edward graduated from Derry High School, Class of 1957, and proudly served his country in...
Ruby G. Hazlett
Jan 14, 2026
Ruby G. Hazlett, 86, of Homer City, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, at her home.
A daughter of the late Lawrence B. and Alice N. (Henry) Fisher, she was born Dec. 9, 1939, in Indiana.
Ruby was a graduate of Blairsville High School. She was a homemaker. Ruby was a member of the Church of God. She enjoyed tending to flowers,...
Harold "Tex" R. Coleman
Jan 12, 2026
Harold “Tex” R. Coleman, 92, of Brush Valley Twp., passed away unexpectedly Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, at the home he shared with Jane, his wife of 67 years.
Harold was born in Elders Ridge to Clarence McBride and Clara Belle (Hine) Coleman.
Harold joined the Americal Oil Company (later Amoco) in 1964 and in 1974 he and Jane formed Accents Fuels, Inc....
Elizabeth K. "Betty" Bowers
Jan 8, 2026
Elizabeth Kay “Betty” (Jellison) Bowers, 79, of Blairsville, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 8, 2026, in Independence Health System Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.
The daughter of Regis H. and Susan Ann (Hammill) Jellison, she was born on November 25, 1946, in Latrobe, PA.
Betty was a member of SS Simon and Jude Catholic Church, Blairsville.
She graduated from Blairsville High School,...
John E. Smith
Jan 6, 2026
John Elder Smith, 87, of Blairsville passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, in St. Andrew’s Village, Indiana, PA.
The son of Elder Clair and Eva L. (Shields) Smith, he was born September 29, 1938, in Blairsville, PA.
John graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1956.
He worked for International Harvester, Indiana, and Davis Trucking, retiring in October 2000 from both companies.
John...
Sylvia A. Hill
Jan 6, 2026
Sylvia Ann (Steeves) Hill, 79, of Salix, PA formerly of Black Lick, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at her home.
The daughter of Robert A. and Katiebelle (Bracken) Steeves, she was born on March 7, 1946, in Brenizer, PA.
Sylvia graduated from Derry Area High School, Class of 1964.
She was a nurse’s aide at Torrance State Hospital until her retirement...
Raymond O. Roush
Jan 5, 2026
Raymond Oscar Roush, Jr., 81, of Coral, PA, died on Monday, January 5, 2026, at home.
The son of Raymond O. Roush, Sr. and Clarabel (Lockard) Roush, he was born on July 8, 1944, in Punxsutawney, PA.
Raymond joined the United States Navy as a young man and proudly served our country for eight years, including during the Vietnam War. He then...
Charles R. Kelly
Jan 2, 2026
Charles “Chuck” or “Dick” R. Kelly, 80, of Indiana, passed away Friday, January 2, 2026 at his home.
A son of the late Ethel (Hammill) and Leonard “Dunny” L. Kelly, Sr., he was born May 22, 1945, in Pittsburgh.
Chuck was a 1963 graduate of Blairsville High School and a member of Trinity United Methodist Church of Indiana. While in high school...
Robert M. Simpson
Dec 23, 2025
Robert M. Simpson, 79, of Indiana, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025 at his home.
Robert was the husband of the late Judith C. Simpson, who passed away in 2022.
Born in Indiana on Sept. 17, 1946, Robert was the son of the late Robert. C. and Mildred Lucile (Neal) Simpson.
Robert received his associate’s degree and then worked in the centralized maintenance...
Patricia Lou Klahr
Dec 21, 2025
With both sadness and fond memories, we announce the death of Patricia “Pat” Lou Prycl Klahr. Pat died peacefully on December 21, 2025, at her home in Blairsville, Pennsylvania, from complications of multiple myeloma. She was 83.
Pat was born on May 12, 1942, and spent her formative years in New Stanton, PA. She had a distinguished academic journey: After graduating...
Lois A. Hoffman
Dec 19, 2025
Lois Ann Eppley Hoffman, 86, of Indiana went to her heavenly home for Christmas on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025 while at Rose Haven Personal Care Home, Indiana.
A daughter of the late Charles Luther Eppley and Anna Lois Engle Eppley, she was born in Mechanicsburg, on April 24, 1939.
Lois traveled the world with her military family. She attended fourteen schools in...
Mary Louise Shields
Dec 15, 2025
Mary Louise (Cortilesso) Shields, 86, of Blairsville (Blacklick Township), PA passed away Monday, December 15, 2025, at home with family.
The daughter of Joseph and Edith (Avalli) Cortilesso, she was born on April 16, 1938, in Latrobe, PA.
Mary was a member of SS Simon and Jude Catholic Church, Blairsville. Mary graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1956, and she went...
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