Dec 23, 2022

Sara O. (Hitchings) Almes, 89, of Indiana, passed away Friday Dec. 23, 2022, at St. Andrew’s Village.

The daughter of the late Daniel and Mary (Drummond) Hitchings, she was born Feb. 21, 1933, in Tunnelton.

Sara is survived by her favorite son Tom Almes and wife Annette, of Indiana; and her favorite daughter Kathy Adams...

Dec 19, 2022

Ilene M. Reagan-Auen, 85, of Indiana, PA, formerly of Blairsville, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

The daughter of George M. and Violet A. (Falkosky) Reagan, she was born January 5, 1937, in Greensburg, PA.

Ilene graduated from Greensburg High School, Class of 1956 and worked many years as...

Dec 18, 2022

Robert William Kinney, Sr., 84 of Blairsville, PA (Brenizer) passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at his home.

The son of Luther R. Kinney, Sr. and Mary E. (Coles) Kinney, he was born March 17, 1938 in Grindstone, Fayette Co., PA.

Bob was a veteran of the US Navy.  He worked many years in...

Dec 16, 2022

David Michael Ball, 31, passed away on Friday December 16, 2022 at Indiana Hospital.

Born in Indiana on July 7, 1991, David was the son of Michael J. and Wendy L. (Smith) Ball. David was a machinist for several years and was just recently hired on with FEMCO Machine in Punxsutawney.

In his free time,...

Dec 16, 2022

Donna G. Dixson, 80, of Indiana, passed away Friday, Dec. 16, 2022, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

A daughter of the late William A. and Mildred (Mallin) Jones, she was born Aug. 18, 1942, in Butler.

Donna was a homemaker and had worked at All That Jazz Dance Studio. She was a nurturing, dedicated wife,...

Dec 11, 2022

Virginia (Mologne) Meidinger, 89, of Indiana, PA passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at The Gardens at Indiana.

The daughter of Ralph and Edith (Shannon) Mologne, she was born October 23, 1933 in Blairsville.

Virginia graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1951 and she attended the Connect Church.

She loved spending...

Dec 10, 2022

Dean Miller, 81, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

The son of Walter C. and Sara E. (Baker) Miller, he was born October 10, 1941 in Aliquippa, PA.

Dean graduated from Derry Township High School, Class of 1959 and was the owner of...

Dec 9, 2022

Elizabeth Jean (McKay) Ashbaugh, 90, of Indiana, passed away Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, at St. Andrew’s Village.

A daughter of the late John and Louise (Robinson) McKay, she was born Nov. 7, 1932, in Baltimore, Md.

Mrs. Ashbaugh was a homemaker. She was dedicated to her family and enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and reading.

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Dec 7, 2022

John P. Kish, 80, of Jeannette, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022, at the Monroeville Rehabilitation and Wellness Center.

A son of the late Louis and Ann (Bonya) Kish, he was born April 12, 1942, in Lucernemines.

John had been an art teacher. Since that time, he worked at Penn-Trafford for more than 30 years....

Dec 5, 2022

Mary Kathleen “Kitty” (Dameron) Weinell, 99, of Blairsville, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022, in St. Andrew’s Village, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Alver R. and Eula M. (Graves) Dameron, was born on August 18, 1923 in Council Bluffs, IA.

Kitty was a past member of Job’s Daughters and Order of the Eastern Star....

Dec 4, 2022

Peggy Ann Breznai, 84, of Frederick, Md, formerly of Indiana, passed away peacefully Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022 at her home. She was the loving wife of the late Edward B. Breznai.

Born October 23, 1938 in Beaver, she was the daughter of the late Herbert Carl and Margaret (Begley) Bell II.

Peggy spent her life...

Dec 3, 2022

Georgeann (Burkett) Long, 85, of Indiana, passed away Saturday Dec. 3, 2022, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

A daughter of the late George and Bertha (Ness) Burkett, she was born Dec. 31, 1936, in Indiana.

Georgeann worked as a nurse at Indiana Hospital as well as a hospital in Columbia, SC, before her children were...

Dec 3, 2022

Betty May Jane (Lightcap) Normand, 93, of Indiana, PA passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at her home.

The daughter of France E. and Mary E. (Frain) Lightcap, she was born May 26, 1929, in Wyano, PA.

Ms. Normand enjoyed spending time with her family and was an avid NASCAR and wrestling fan.

Dec 2, 2022

Michael Jay Bartow, 62, of Latrobe, PA, passed away on Friday, December 2, 2022 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.

The son of Charles J. and Darlene M. (Henderson) Bartow, he was born July 31, 1960 in Johnstown, PA.

Mike graduated from Laurel Valley High School, Class of 1978 and was owner of Mike’s...

Dec 1, 2022

James Ronald “Freckles” Sherbaugh, Sr., 79, of Derry, PA passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at the Veteran’s Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

The son of Joseph P. and Elizabeth (Henderson) Sherbaugh, he was born June 8, 1943 in New Derry, PA.

Jim graduated from Derry Area High School, Class of 1961and worked as an electrician...

Nov 28, 2022

James R. Blair, II, 65, of Clarksburg, PA passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022, at IRMC, Indiana, PA.

The son of James R. and Barbara A. (Schwab) Blair, he was born July 17, 1957, in Glen Dale, WV.

James graduated from Saltsburg High School, Class of 1975.  He worked 28 years for Tanoma Mining...

Nov 25, 2022

Kenneth L. Dixson, 80, of Indiana, passed away Friday November 25, 2022 at ProMedica Nursing Home, North Hills, Pittsburgh.

A son of the late Ronald and Eleanor (Alexander) Dixson, he was born August 8, 1942, in Creekside.

Ken was a 1960 graduate of Marion Center High School where he played baseball.  Ken was very active...

Nov 25, 2022

Davis E. “Sonny” Foreman, 95, of Black Lick, PA passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022, at Lynn Haven Personal Care Home, Black Lick, PA.

The son of Davis A. and Inez (Gabelli) Foreman, he was born June 25, 1927, in Palmertown, PA.

Sonny was employed for many years at Torrance State Hospital as an...

Nov 24, 2022

Joseph A. Tomko, 94, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022, at UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

The son of John A. and Anna (Pollack) Tomko, he was born November 6, 1928, in Graceton, PA.

Joe served in the US Army for two years and retired after 18 years with the US...

Nov 21, 2022

Ruth I. (McCrea) Smith, 85, of Blairsville, PA (Blacklick Twp.) passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022 at her home.

The daughter of John T. and Geraldine (Marshall) McCrea, she was born August 31, 1937 in Blacklick Township, PA.

Ruth graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1955. She worked for Blacklick Township for 30...