Sep 20, 2023

Mary Jane (Myers) Jones, 92, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at the Rehabilitation and Nursing Center at Greater Pittsburgh, Greensburg, PA.

The daughter of Irue D. and Anna Mae (Silvis) Myers, she was born on May 8, 1931, in Unity Township, PA.

Mary enjoyed gardening and had a large garden.  ...

Sep 19, 2023

José E. Alicea, Sr, 82, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, in Independence Health System Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.

The son of Carmelo and Julia (Rivera) Alicea, he was born October 8, 1940, in Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico.

José was a self-employed owner for J & S Truck &...

Sep 18, 2023

Gladys L. Blazavich, 99, of Indiana, passed away Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, at her home.

A daughter of the late Martin S. and Nancy R. (Adams) Hull, she was born Sept. 20, 1923, in St. Thomas.

Gladys was a 1941 graduate of Indiana High School and a member of Marion Center Presbyterian Church. She loved...

Sep 16, 2023

Mary Lou (Hyams) Manecke, 95, of Indiana, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Indiana Hospital.

She was born August 7, 1928, in Pittsburgh, PA. She was the wife of the late Siegfried E. Manecke, whom she married in July of 1948 and the couple spent 67 years together until his passing in 2015. She recently...

Sep 15, 2023

William (Bill) Ai Koozer, Jr, of Blairsville, died at Independence Health System Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA on Friday, September 15, 2023, surrounded by family and cherished friends.

Born September 24, 1947, in DuBois, PA, Bill lived his early life in the state of Oregon and was a 1965 graduate of Clearfield High School. Following graduation, he served...

Sep 14, 2023

Virginia Louise (Bearer) Shaw, 64, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023, in Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Martin L. and Barbara M. (Bloom) Bearer, she was born April 23, 1959, in Spangler, PA.

Virginia graduated from Bishop Carroll High School, Class of 1977 and worked for North...

Sep 13, 2023

Rev. Charles Filmore Williamson, 91, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, in Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The son of Millard F. and Carmellia (Strauble) Williamson, he was born on April 26, 1932, in Sheffield, Warren Co., PA.

He was a graduate of Sheffield High School Class of 1950.  Following...

Sep 11, 2023

Lewis Stephen Rob, 68, of Latrobe, PA (Cook Twp.) passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023, at his home.

The son of the late Ludvik and Mary G. (Pavlik) Rob, he was born on January 8, 1955, in Saltsburg, PA.

Lewis graduated from Saltsburg High School, Class of 1972 and worked as a construction superintendent...

Sep 6, 2023

Betty Lorraine (Leary) Daugherty, 74, of Blairsville, PA died on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at Independence Health System Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.

The daughter of Earl and Betty J. (Elliott) Leary, she was born on February 27, 1949, in Greensburg, PA.

Betty enjoyed wreath making, crocheting, knitting, travelling to craft shows and travelling with family....

Aug 29, 2023

Audrey Jean Houser, 72, of Indiana, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023, at UPMC Shadyside Hospital.

A daughter of the late James W. and Minerva M. (Hobby) Anderson, she was born Feb. 21, 1951, in Monroeville.

Audrey retired from Waste Management in 2001, where she was an Executive Assistant in the Controllers’ office. For the...

Aug 29, 2023

Sondra J. “Soni” (Cump) Clapper, 87, of Blairsville, PA went to be with the Lord peacefully on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at St. Andrew’s Village, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Calvin D.D. and Elizabeth G. (Hartley) Cump, she was born on August 18, 1936, in Altoona, PA.

Soni graduated from Altoona High School, Class of...

Aug 29, 2023

Robert Craig Miller, 70, of Blairsville, PA (Blacklick Twp.) passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at Beacon Ridge, Indiana, PA.

The son of Robert C. and Geraldine (Buterbaugh) Miller Baker, he was born August 14, 1953, in Akron, OH.

Robert graduated from Blairsville High School Class of 1971 and worked most of his life...

Aug 28, 2023

Thomas Edward Patterson, 73, of Myrtle Beach, SC, formerly of Blairsville, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023, at his home.

The son of Charles J. and Marybell (Fitzsimmons) Patterson, he was born on February 10, 1950, in Allegheny County, PA.

Thomas worked on the family milk farm.

Surviving is his brother, George...

Aug 25, 2023

Richard Alan Gribble, 69, of Penn Run, passed away Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, at the Embassy Hillsdale Park, in Hillsdale.

A son of Willam B. and Jane (Greg) Gribble, he was born Dec. 30, 1953, in Johnstown.

Richard loved trains and going to Disney World in Florida, sometimes twice a year.

He is...

Aug 25, 2023

Nancy J. Black, 70, of Indiana, passed away Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, at her home.

A daughter of Robert and Esther (Cashdollar) Heidish, she was born Oct. 6, 1952, in Pittsburgh.

Nancy was a member of Grace United Methodist Church. She retired from Aramark, where she was an accountant. She enjoyed spending time with her...

Aug 22, 2023

Cecelia S. (Zona) Henigin, 87, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at St. Andrew’s Village, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Alexander and Emma (Balough) Zona, she was born on June 21, 1936, in Livermore, PA.

Cecelia graduated from Elders Ridge High School, Class of 1954.

Cecelia was a member...

Aug 13, 2023

Henry Ronald Stewart, Sr., 79, of Greensburg, PA passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at Hempfield Manor, Greensburg, PA.

The son of George and Etta (Jones) Steward, he was born August 26, 1943, in Latrobe, PA.

Henry was a Vietnam Veteran of the United States Army. He served in the 5th Infantry as a...

Aug 12, 2023

Frederick Allen Stormer, 38, of Slickville, PA passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at his home.

The son of Edward C. Stormer, Sr. and Donna M. (Patterson) Stormer, he was born July 17, 1985 in Indiana, PA.

Fred worked as a laborer and loved fishing.

Surviving is his son, Timothy Allen Stormer...

Aug 10, 2023

Darlene Gail McMullen, 79, of Grasonville, Md., passed away Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, at Compass Hospice in Centreville, Md.

Darlene was the loving daughter of the late Donald A. and Edna M. (Fisher) McMullen, of Monroeville and Oakmont.

Darlene graduated from Oakmont High School in the class of 1962 and attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania...

Aug 8, 2023

Mason grew up in Canton, Ohio, the son of Herbert Rhoads and Mary Lou McCurdy.

He attended Glenwood High School, was an Eagle Scout at Camp Tuscazoar, and then joined the Navy after graduation. He was a student at Kent State University when four students were killed in 1970, an event that helped shape him into a...