Obituaries

Nancy D. Moreno

Nancy D. Moreno

Mar 13, 2025

Nancy D. Moreno, 70 years old, passed away peacefully in the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, March 13, 2025 after an extended illness. She was born in Blairsville, PA on March 5, 1955. Preceded in death by father, Albert J. Moreno, and mother, Jennie J. Moreno (Tedeschi); survived by her sister, Kathleen J. Angello (Richard) of Quakertown, Pa; nephews Jon...

Linda M. (Gourley) Passmore

Linda M. (Gourley) Passmore

Mar 13, 2025

Linda M. Passmore, 71, of Indiana, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Forbes Hospital, Monroeville.

A daughter of Donald and Henrietta (Knauff) Gourley, Linda was born March 15, 1953, in Punxsutawney.

Linda was employed over the years by the Indiana Borough as a meter maid and crossing guard and later retired after working in the hotel industry. She loved shopping at...

Donald L. Weaver

Donald L. Weaver

Mar 12, 2025

Donald L. Weaver, 84, of Marion Center, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Communities at Indian Haven in Indiana.

The son of Harold and Mary (Burkett) Weaver, he was born July 16, 1940, in Marion Center.

Donald was a proud lifelong farmer and a member of the Dixonville Moose.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

At Donald’s request, services will be...

William C. Whitfield

William C. Whitfield

Mar 12, 2025

William Carl Whitfield, 80, of Blairsville, PA (Burrell Twp.) passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Independence Health System Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.

The son of Arthur D. and Aleen (Parker) Whitfield, he was born on March 18, 1943, in Indiana, PA.

Mr. Whitfield was a member of Life Center Church of God in Christ, Chicago, Ill.

He worked as a security...

Kathryn E. Smith

Kathryn E. Smith

Mar 12, 2025

Kathryn Elizabeth Smith, 71, of Homer City died on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at her home.

The daughter of James Smith and Alverda (Schaeffer) Smith Perrine, she was born on August 5, 1953, in Latrobe, PA.

Kathryn graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1972.

She loved parties, music, especially sing along songs, and travelling with her group of friends.

Surviving is her sister,...

Kenneth C. Brown

Kenneth C. Brown

Mar 12, 2025

Kenneth Clyde Brown, 87, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at his home.

The son of Vernon Crosby Brown Sr. and Evelyn (King) Brown, he was born on February 7, 1938, in Bridgeport, PA (Westmoreland County).

Mr. Brown was a veteran of the US Air Force and worked for Allegheny Power until his retirement in 1993.

He was a...

Cree E. Hawk

Cree E. Hawk

Mar 8, 2025

Cree E. Hawk, 90, of Indiana, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Crystal Waters Personal Care Home in Home.

A son of the late Cree O. and Ethel P. (Heitzenreider) Hawk, he was born May 26, 1934, in Indiana.

A native of Indiana County until Cree enlisting in the United States Air Force, at which time he served in New Mexico,...

Paul L. Eckenroad, Jr.

Paul L. Eckenroad, Jr.

Mar 7, 2025

Paul Lester Eckenroad, Jr., 85, of Blairsville, PA, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025, in Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The son of Paul L. Eckenroad, Sr. and Mary (Furcho) Eckenroad, he was born October 25, 1939, in Homer City, PA.

Mr. Eckenroad was a psychiatric aid at Torrance State Hospital until his retirement.

Surviving is his wife, Elizabeth A. “Betty”...

Kenneth D. Carr

Kenneth D. Carr

Mar 7, 2025

Kenneth Darl Carr, 81, of Indiana, passed away Friday, March 7, 2025, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

A son of the late Hobart and Pauline (Vanscoy) Carr, he was born March 12, 1944, in Slaty Fork, WV.

Ken worked for Halliburton for 30 years and then 20 years at Chestnut Ridge Communications. He was an active member of Grace Global Church. Ken...

Paul Swales

Paul Swales

Mar 6, 2025

Paul “Scott” Swales, 71, of Shelocta, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025, at his home.

A son of the late Paul A. and Mary L. (Stebbins) Swales, he was born April 28, 1953, in Clearfield.

After 36 years working in mobile maintenance, Scott retired from Penelec. He was a member of the Shelocta Sportsmen’s Club, Burrell Township Rod and Gun Club, NRA,...

James L. Whitesell

James L. Whitesell

Mar 3, 2025

James Lee Whitesell, 75, of Saltsburg, PA, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025, at his home.

The son of Andrew R. and Alice J. (Wachob) Whitesell, he was born September 19, 1949, in Punxsutawney, PA. 

A Purple Heart and a Bronze Star recipient, Mr. Whitesell was a US Army Veteran serving in Vietnam.

Mr. Whitesell worked at Winchester Industries in Saltsburg until...

Richard G. Dobrick, Sr.

Richard G. Dobrick, Sr.

Mar 3, 2025

Richard G. Dobrick, Sr., 77, of Blairsville, PA departed from this world on Monday, March 3, 2025, in Independence Health System Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA. 

Born on May 3, 1947, the son of George and Rita (Zamesky) Dobrick, in the town of Trafford, PA, Richard was a man whose life was characterized by a deep sense of duty, service, and love....

Kevin L. Cramer

Kevin L. Cramer

Mar 2, 2025

 Kevin Lee Cramer, 68, of Zelienople, PA, formerly of Indiana, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at his home. 

The son of Frank and Maude (Lytle) Cramer, he was born on June 20, 1956, in Indiana, PA. 

Kevin was a graduate of Indiana High School, Class of 1974 and a graduate of IUP, Class of 1978, with a degree in Art...

Jack H. Lentz

Jack H. Lentz

Feb 27, 2025

Jack Herbert Lentz, 86, of Clarksburg, PA (Young Twp.) passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at his home.

The son of Arthur Clair and Florence B. (Doumont) Lentz, he was born on March 7, 1938, in Iselin, PA. 

Jack was a veteran of the US Army.

He owned Clarksburg Hose Company and owned and operated with his late wife, Donna, Challenger Raceway...

Ralph C. Bowser, III

Ralph C. Bowser, III

Feb 25, 2025

Ralph Coulter Bowser, III, 75, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at his home. 

The son of Ralph C. Bowser, Jr. and Stella V. (Muir) Bowser, he was born on October 28, 1949, in Latrobe, PA. 

Ralph was a graduate of Blairsville High School, Class of 1968.  

He worked for Blairsville-Saltsburg School District as a custodian for many...

Stanley F. Sulkosky, Sr.

Stanley F. Sulkosky, Sr.

Feb 24, 2025

Stanley Frank Sulkosky, Sr., 97, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025, in St. Andrew’s Village, Indiana, PA.

The son of Stanley Z. and Mary M. (Pialosky) Sulkosky, he was born July 1, 1927, in Derry Twp., PA. 

Mr. Sulkosky was a US Army Veteran serving in World War II.

A lifelong resident of Derry Twp., he worked...

Randy Lee Schrecongost

Randy Lee Schrecongost

Feb 22, 2025

Randy Lee Schrecongost, 60, of Indiana, passed away Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

A son of Nelson L. and Dorothy L. (Brown) Schrecongost, he was born July 19, 1964, in Indiana.

Randy was a 1981 graduate of Indiana High School and a member of Calvary Presbyterian Church. He was reitred from the Indiana County Workshop. Randy was involved...

Marvis G. Wallace

Marvis G. Wallace

Feb 17, 2025

Marvis Grace (Hall) Wallace, 96, of Lucernemines, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025 at Lynn Haven Personal Care Home.

The daughter of the late George W. and Kansas (Bard) Hall, Marvis was born in Asheville, NC on March 21, 1928.

She was the wife of the late Spurgeon Lee Wallace, Sr. 

Mrs. Wallace was a homemaker...

Mary Lou Shaffer

Mary Lou Shaffer

Feb 17, 2025

Mary Lou (Chappell) Shaffer, 83, of Indiana, passed away Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

A daughter of the late Clarence H. and Nellie (Barni) Chappell, she was born April 11, 1941, in Chambersville, Indiana County.

Mary Lou worked in the hospitality industry, where she was a housekeeper for many years. She enjoyed sewing, baking and cooking. Mary Lou...

Lisa M. McKee

Lisa M. McKee

Feb 15, 2025

Lisa Marie McKee, 65, of Brookville, formerly of Indiana, passed away Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, at Penn Highlands Brookville Hospital.

A daughter of the late William and Irene (Spiardi) McKee, Sr., she was born April 16, 1959, in Latrobe.

Lisa was a graduate of Indiana High School and a member of Grace Global Church. For over 30 years, she worked at BonTon....