Apr 27, 2022

Taylor A. Halldin, 28, of Export, PA passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, in Saltsburg, PA.

The daughter of Lori (Stolle) and Gerald Halldin, Jr., she was born July 15, 1993, in Tampa, FL.

Taylor is survived by her husband, Christopher M. Firestone, whom she married on October 28, 2021, and her mother.

Apr 23, 2022

Gwendolyn Rose Horrell, 84, died peacefully in her home on Saturday, April 23, 2022.

Born April 2, 1938, Gwendolyn grew up in Evans City and graduated from Evans City High School in 1956. She lived much of her adult life in Gardena, California and Tempe, Arizona. Gwendolyn settled back in Pennsylvania in the town of Indiana in...

Apr 23, 2022

Clarence “Dick” Dixson, 91, of Indiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at Rose Haven Personal Care Home, Indiana.

A son of Edward and Edna Thompson Dixson, he was born Feb. 12, 1931.

Clarence was born in Creekside, but was a resident of Indiana since his marriage to Joanne Barry in 1955. Clarence...

Apr 17, 2022

Scott Gillespie, 65, of Indiana, passed away on Sunday April 17, 2022, at his home.

Born on January 25, 1957, Scott was the son of the late Woodrow and Madelyn Gillespie.

He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology in 1978 and his Bachelor of Science Degree in 1985 in Secondary Education – Biology,...

Apr 16, 2022

Eleanor Kish, 70, of Jeannette, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022 at the Rehabilitation and Nursing Center at Greater Pittsburgh in Greensburg.

A daughter of the late Kenneth and Lois Fyock Widdowson, she was born Feb. 4, 1952 in Indiana.

Mrs. Kish was a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She was a member of...

Apr 15, 2022

Donald Wayne Aikins, 83, of Indiana, passed away Friday, April 15, 2022, at Crystal Waters Nursing Home.

A son of the late Laird N. and Leona M. (Marshall) Aikins, he was born Dec. 2, 1938, in Dutch Run.

Wayne proudly served his country in the U.S. Army National Guard. He worked for Foodland markets as...

Apr 14, 2022

Daniel Edward Moffa, Sr., 86, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022, at Latrobe Manor, Latrobe, PA.

The son of Daniel and Antoinette (Decesere) Moffa, he was born March 3, 1936, in Greensburg, PA.

Daniel was a U.S. Army Veteran and a member of St. Martin Parish, New Derry.   He...

Mar 27, 2022

Jean Marie Shaffer, 79, of Indiana, died Sunday, March 27, 2022 at her home.

She was born Jan. 24, 1943, in Indiana, to the late George and Sarah (Coursin) Sexton.

Jean married Charles Shaffer on Feb. 7, 1963. They celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary this year. Jean was a cook in many restaurants, including Valley...

Mar 27, 2022

Milton R. Higley, 82, of Homer City, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Communities at Indian Haven.

A son of the late Frank and Rena (Cleveland) Higley, he was born Aug. 12, 1939 in Blossburg, Tioga County.

Mr. Higley proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He retired...

Mar 23, 2022

Gerard Bendle “Gerry” Moore, 69, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at his home.

The son of Reed Bryant and Corrine Bessie (Steward) Moore, he was born September 24, 1952 in Latrobe, PA.

Gerry graduated from Derry Area High School, Class of 1971 and worked for Sun Pipeline until his retirement....

Mar 22, 2022

Robert G. Lenhardt, 78, of Blairsville, passed away on Tuesday March 22, 2022 at Select Specialty Hospital - McKeesport.

Born in Indiana on September 25, 1943, Bob was the son of the late Robert F. and Mildred J. (Mack) Lenhardt-Mushrush. He was the husband of Jean A. (Aukerman) Lenhardt, whom he married on April 16, 1966.

Mar 21, 2022

George R. “Turk” Burkley, 62 of Blairsville, PA passed away at his home on Monday, March 21, 2022.

The son of George F. and Leona (Dunmire) Burkley, he was born July 31, 1959 in Latrobe, PA.

Turk was a member of the First Christian Church, Indiana, where he was a Deacon.

He graduated...

Mar 19, 2022

Mark L. “Uncle Mark” Riggle, 69, of Blairsville, PA died tragically helping others on Saturday, March 19, 2022.

The son of Paul M. and Hallie E. (Dunmire) Riggle, he was born April 27, 1952 in Tarentum, PA.

Mark attended the Hopewell United Methodist Church.

He was a retired diesel mechanic.  He enjoyed working...

Mar 17, 2022

Josephine Angelina (Certo) Calabrese, 102, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at her home.

The daughter of Peter and Antonete (Catanesi) Certo, she was born January 1, 1920, in Punxsutawney, PA.

Josephine was a member of the SS Simon and Jude Parish, Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court St. Theresa #562,...

Mar 14, 2022

Keith C. Lantzy, 58, of Blairsville, formerly of Belsano, PA, passed away on Monday March 14, 2022 at his home. Born in Colver, PA, on June 30, 1963, Keith was the son of the late Clair W. and Beryel L. (Love) Lantzy.

Keith worked as a lab technician for Specialty Tires of America in Indiana for over...

Mar 11, 2022

Donald C. Gibson, 91, of Indiana, passed away Friday, March 11, 2022, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

A son of the late Murry C. and Virginia (Mottern) Gibson, he was born March 26, 1930, in Pittsburgh.

Don was a 1949 graduate of Indiana High School. He worked as an accountant for Indiana Dairy and Fisher...

Mar 11, 2022

Iva Jean (Lawson) Myers, 76, of Derry, PA passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022 at Loyalhanna Care Center, Latrobe, PA. The daughter of Norman L. and Anna Myrtle (McAdams) Lawson, she was born November 28, 1945 in Burrell Twp., Indiana Co., PA.

Mrs. Myers was a member of the Logos Christian Fellowship, Loyalhanna, PA. She liked...

Mar 11, 2022

Theodore “Terry” James Tatone, 69, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022 at his home. The son of Joseph and Gertrude (Denisiuk) Tatone, he was born July 15, 1952 in Latrobe, PA. He graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1971 and worked in manufacturing. Terry’s passion was cars. He collected classic cars, going to car...

Mar 9, 2022

Darryl John Taylor, 83, of Clarksburg, PA passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. The son of the late John L. and Olive I. (Shearer) Taylor, he was born April 21, 1938 in Clarksburg, PA. Mr. Taylor was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church, Clarksburg, and Williamson Lodge #431, Saltsburg. He graduated...

Mar 8, 2022

Joseph J. Yankuskie, 73, of Homer City, PA passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

The son of John D. and Geneva (Aimino) Yankuskie, he was born January 5, 1949, in Waterman, PA.

Joe graduated from the Laura Lamar High School in 1967 and was a veteran of the...