Jun 23, 2022

Charles Richard “Shotgun” Erb, 70, of New Alexandria, PA passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at his home.

The son of Richard B. and Eugenia (Howard) Erb, he was born August 16, 1951 in Indiana, PA.

Shotgun graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1969 and worked as a truck driver in construction.

Jun 21, 2022

Melvin Hood Hill, 80, of Indiana, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

Hood, the oldest of three sons, was born April 5, 1942 in Latrobe to the late Franklin C. and Charlotte Freed Hill.

Hood was raised in Blacklick Township and was a 1960 graduate of Blairsville High School. At...

Jun 20, 2022

Mary Lynn Sharp, 84, of Clymer, passed away Monday, June 20, 2022, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

A daughter of the late Arthur Lee and Hazel M. English Tyger, she was born Oct. 9, 1937, in Rossiter.

Mary Lynn worked in healthcare and was a member of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed sewing, working in...

Jun 20, 2022

Jeanne N. Rhoades, 94, of Indiana, formerly of Home, passed away Monday, June 20, 2022, at The Gardens of Indiana.

The daughter of the late Ivan Clipman and Crystal Sylvia Schindley Null, she was born Aug. 22, 1927, in Sykesville, Jefferson County.

Jeanne was a graduate of Sykesville High School and the Hammond School of...

Jun 9, 2022

Ted E. Stancombe, 87, of Indiana, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2022 at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

A son of the late Walter and Fannie (Kerr) Stancombe, he was born Janu. 8, 1935, in Indiana.

Ted proudly served his country in the National Guard Company F, 110th Infantry Combat Support. Through the years Ted was...

Jun 8, 2022

William G. “Bill” Snyder, 75, of Indiana, lost his battle with cancer Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at Indiana Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.

The son of William S. and Betty Jean (Bothel) Snyder, he was born June 16, 1946 in Hammond, IN.

Bill was a 1964 graduate of United High School. Through...

Jun 6, 2022

Ronald W. “Tallman” Bellman, 64, of Lucernemines, passed away Monday, June 6, 2022, at his home.

A son of the late Gene C. and Suzanne James Bellman, he was born Dec. 15, 1957 in Indiana.

Ron had been a coal miner and went on to be a journeyman carpenter. He was a member of IKORCC...

Jun 3, 2022

Ira C. White, Jr., 91, of Blairsville, PA (Brenizer) passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022, at Transitions Health Care, North Huntingdon, PA.

The son of Ira C. White, Sr. and Catherine (Deboise) White, he was born January 16, 1931, in South Strabane Township, Washington County.

He was a past Master at Kiski Valley Lodge...

May 30, 2022

Valerie K. (Williams) Ammons, 63, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022, in UPMC Mercy, Pittsburgh.

The daughter of Harold Adams and Gladys (Williams) Quinn, she was born April 16, 1959, in Latrobe, PA.

Valerie graduated from Derry Area High School Class of 1978 and worked for 20 years as a psychiatric...

May 27, 2022

Pauline B. “Pean” (Hill) Palmer, 77, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg, PA.

The daughter of Floyd E. Hill, Sr. and Pearl C. (Goodwin) Hill, she was born November 3, 1944 in Brenizer, PA.

Pean worked as a certified nursing assistant.

She enjoyed...

May 23, 2022

Joy Ann (Sumner) McIntire, 52, of Johnstown, PA formerly of Blairsville passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022, in Blairsville.

The daughter of Arthur and Gemma (Verno) Sumner, she was born March 9, 1970, in Pittsburgh, PA.

Joy loved spending time with her “bestie for life”, Kaiden Erik, children and “grandpibbles”.  She enjoyed hunting with...

May 22, 2022

Jean M. (Wiley) Shirley, 75, of Black Lick, PA passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at her home.

The daughter of Charles B. and Nellie J. (Taylor) Wiley, she was born August 29, 1946, in Indiana, PA.

Jean enjoyed playing bingo, going to the casino, painting crafts and fishing at the Burrell Rod &...

May 14, 2022

Val David Enderlein, 72, of Indiana, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

A son of the late Val James “Abe” and L. Ruth Carnahan Enderlein, he was born Feb. 18, 1950, in Indiana.

David proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He had been a fuel truck driver...

May 14, 2022

Thelma Winifred (Marsh) Muir, 79, of Blairsville, PA passed on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at her home.

The daughter of Harnell R. and Lillian Viola (Brewer) Marsh, she was born August 15, 1942 in Graceton, PA.

Mrs. Muir had worked as a home health aide for Bayada, Blairsville.  She also worked for Service Master Cleaning...

May 12, 2022

Joan P. Shirley, 78, of Blairsville, was born on June 16, 1943, in Indiana, PA. She passed away on May 12, 2022, at Beacon Ridge in Indiana after a seven-year battle fighting cancer and entered a well-deserved eternity with our Lord.

She was the daughter of Russell C. and Ollie P. (Palmer) Shirley.

Ms. Shirley...

May 11, 2022

William Joseph Lenz, Sr., 85, of Blairsville, PA, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The son of Germain P. and Ruth (McCoy) Lenz, he was born June 10, 1936 in Barr Slope, PA.

Mr. Lenz was owner of the William J. Lenz Reality, Blairsville for 25...

May 7, 2022

Suzanne “Susie” L. Oswald Cessna, 70, of Shelocta, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

A daughter of the late August J. and Alberta L. Slaninko Oswald, she was born Feb. 25, 1952, in Indiana.

Susie was a graduate of Blairsville High School. She was a seamstress at Indiana Campus and...

May 7, 2022

William “Bill” Yurko Jr., 59, of Black Lick, passed away on Saturday May 7, 2022 at UPMC in Pittsburgh.

Born in Indiana on August 19, 1962, Bill was the son of Rachel M. (Shetler) Yurko of Black Lick and the late William Yurko Sr.

Bill worked for the Indiana County Workshop for 40 years. During...

May 4, 2022

Robert “Bob” L. Coy, 82, of Indiana, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at his home.

A son of Norman and Ellen Calvert Coy, he was born May 4, 1940, in Aultman.

Bob proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He was deployed to Korea during the reconstruction phase following the Korean War. Bob...

Apr 28, 2022

Darrel W. Betts, 69, of Bolivar, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2022 at Cambridge Ebensburg Senior Living.

A son of the late Donald W. Betts and Delnora Penrose Bracken, he was born Oct. 30, 1952, in Johnstown.

Darrel proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a retired coal...