Sep 11, 2022

Donald E. Simpson, 84, of Indiana, passed away Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022 at Allegheny General Hospital.

A son of the late Mark and Ruth Weaver Simpson, he was born March 21, 1938, in Indiana.

Don started working on the family farm when he was five years old. He retired in 2013. While in school Don...

Sep 6, 2022

Ralph E. Lewis, 79, of Shelocta, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022, at his residence.

A son of the late Clark and Hilda Snyder Lewis, he was born Oct. 9, 1942, in Indiana.

Ralph was a retired coal miner and a member of the UMWA Local 600. He was a former member of the Wesleyan...

Aug 25, 2022

Kathleen L. Wettling, 75, of King George, Va., passed away Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022.

A daughter of the late Wendell and Mary D. Hollern Kelly, she was born Feb. 9, 1947, in Indiana.

Kathy held various positions in her lifetime, excelling at them all. She was a U.S. Civil War history buff and a reader...

Aug 25, 2022

Glenn W. “Bud” Sheffler, 64, of Blairsville, PA passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 25, 2022 at Indiana Square Personal Care Home, Indiana, PA.

The son of Lloyd and Gladys (Allison) Sheffler, he was born February 15, 1958 in Latrobe, PA.

Glenn was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville. He...

Aug 20, 2022

Dennler Christian Weik, Jr., 86, of Clarksburg, PA passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Scenery Hill Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Indiana, PA.

The son of Dennler C. Weik, Sr. and Anna M. (Dixon) Weik, he was born March 19, 1936 in Clarksburg, PA.

He was a veteran of the US Army.

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Aug 18, 2022

Timothy Lee Gunder, 60, of Indiana, PA, formerly of Blairsville, PA, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at his home.

The son of the Rev. Edward G. Gunder and Carmen C. (Miller) Gunder, he was born May 17, 1962 in Indiana, PA.

Tim graduated from Latrobe Christian Academy and attended Senior Life in Indiana....

Aug 12, 2022

Lura May (Wright) Haynes, 77, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022 at her home.

The daughter of Lee Roy and Lara M. (Donaldson) Wright, she was born August 12, 1945 in McWhorter, West Virginia.

Lura was a homemaker and loved watching television.

Surviving are three daughters, Peggy Lou Kephart...

Aug 12, 2022

Esther V. (Nicholson) Gray, 89, of Pittsburgh, PA, formerly of Blairsville, PA, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022 at Fair Oaks Senior Living, Pittsburgh, PA.

The daughter of Daniel and Jean (Henbrotn) Nicholson, she was born February 27, 1933 in Charleroi, PA.

Mrs. Gray was a member of the Hilltop Baptist Church, Blairsville, and...

Aug 11, 2022

Shawne Renee Manners, 41, of Indiana, passed away Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, at her home.

On April 1, 1981, Shawne was born in Indiana to Edward G. Manners and Peggy A. (Diehl) McClelland. She went to Indiana Area High School and was a member of St. Bernard of Clairvaux Church.

Shawne was fun loving, outgoing...

Aug 7, 2022

Dianne Lichtenberg, age 73, passed away peacefully in her home in Indiana, PA, in the early morning hours of August 7, 2022.

Dianne was born to Arthur Kahn and Margaret McCaffrey on March 31, 1949, in Ridgewood, Queens, NY. She attended elementary school in Queens, NY, and Suffern High School in Suffern, NY. Dianne went on to...

Aug 7, 2022

Michael James Koche Reynolds, 46, of Blairsville, PA (Burrell Twp.) passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2022, at home.

The son of his stepfather, Mark A. Reynolds and his mother, Joan M. Koche Reynolds, he was born September 10, 1975, in Ft. Walton Beach, FL.

Michael loved his dog, Coco.  He enjoyed playing guitar with...

Aug 5, 2022

On August 5, 2022, Robert Allen Eddy, 82, passed from this world while being cared for by his loving family in Creekside, PA.

Robert was born on March 13, 1940 and grew up in Titusville, PA, the son of W. Allen and Mildred P. Eddy. Although known as Bob to the rest of the world, he was...

Aug 5, 2022

Donald Edward Barnhart, 83, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

The son of Clyde E. and Verna (Hubert) Barnhart, he was born March 12, 1939 in Livermore, Derry Twp., PA.

Mr. Barnhart was a member of The United Presbyterian Church, Blairsville,...

Jul 25, 2022

Thomas Edward Kiral, 62, of Indiana, went with the Lord Monday, July 25, 2022 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital with his family by his side.

Born May 18, 1960, in Indiana, he was the son of Thomas R. and Margaret L. (Smrek) Kiral.

Tom was a graduate of Indiana Area High School and the Indiana University...

Jul 24, 2022

Irene E. Brown, 94 of Indiana, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022 at Scenery Hill Manor.

A daughter of the late Irwin W. and Anna K. (McClure) Turnbull, she was born Feb. 28, 1928, in Ernest.

Irene was a member of Calvary Baptist Church for 40 years. She worked at Pennsylvania American Water, Brody’s Department...

Jul 23, 2022

Homer Branson Harper, 86, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp) passed away on Saturday July 23, 2022 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.

The son of Branson and Blanche (Mellott) Harper, he was born September 6, 1935 in Amaranth, Fulton Co., PA.

Mr. Harper worked as a truck driver and as a group header for...

Jul 21, 2022

Sandra Lee (Lambing) Muir, 65, of Bolivar, PA passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at her home.

The daughter of Howard and Dorothy (Ferguson) Lambing, she was born October 28, 1956 in Indiana, PA.

Mrs. Muir graduated from Indiana High School, Class of 1975.

She enjoyed watching the Steelers on TV.

Jul 18, 2022

James Edgar Evans, 75, of Blairsville, passed away on Monday July 18, 2022 at Allegheny General Hospital. He was the husband of Carol J. (Strate) Evans, whom he married on June 26, 1965.

Born in New Kensington on November 12, 1946, James was the son of the late Edgar W. and Hazel M. (Smith) Evans.

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Jul 17, 2022

Roberta J. Buchanan, 95, of Indiana, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022, at Moorehead Place.

A daughter of the late Robert and Dora Morrison McLachlan, she was born Jan. 27, 1927, in Ernest.

Roberta was a graduate of Indiana Area School District and the Maison Felix Beauty School. She was a teacher’s aide at Indiana...

Jul 9, 2022

Gwendolyn Agnes (Fletcher) Bouch, 86, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at her home.

The daughter of Virginia (Anderson) Fletcher, she was born February 14, 1936 in Sample Run, Indiana Co., PA.

Mrs. Bouch was a homemaker and enjoyed working in her home.  She also loved being with her family.