Mar 7, 2022

Charles Eugene Tonkin, 70, of Home, passed away Monday, March 7, 2022.

A son of the late Charles R. and Matilda “Tillie” (Ray) Tonkin, he was born Sept. 12, 1951 in Indiana.

Charles was retired from Whipstock Natural Gas Company.

He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 42 years, Karen A....

Mar 7, 2022

John Richard Lukcik, 93, of Blairsville, PA (Black Lick Twp.) passed away peacefully March 7, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family.

The son of Martin and Maria (Sedmak) Lukcik, he was born June 6, 1928, in Black Lick Twp., Indiana County, PA.

John attended grade school at Mahan School in Black Lick Twp....

Mar 6, 2022

Kevin Justin Smith, 60, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022, at his home.

The son of John C. and Helen M. (Pavell) Smith, he was born May 20, 1961, in Pittsburgh, PA.

After graduating from Blairsville High School Class of 1979, Kevin attended the Greensburg Institute of Technology. Kevin worked for...

Mar 4, 2022

Bonnie Rae Palmer, 73, of Homer City, PA passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Raymond Palmer, Sr. and Olive M. (Foust) Palmer, she was born May 15, 1948 in Indiana, PA.

She enjoyed working with crafts, baking cookies and was always there for...

Mar 4, 2022

Richard W. “Dick” Palmer Sr., 77, went to his heavenly home on Friday March 4, 2022, after a 2-year battle with cancer.

Born in Blairsville on March 31, 1944, Richard was the son of the late Richard Y. and Mary E. (Hunter) Palmer.

Mr. Palmer retired from PennDOT after 30 years of service. In his...

Feb 26, 2022

Willard D. Turner, 91, of Indiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Feb 26, 2022.

A son of Ray and Jackie (Stewart) Turner, her was born March 18, 1930, in Abilene, Texas.

Willard proudly served is country in the United State Air Force. He was a pastor for 35 years in the Church of the Nazarene,...

Feb 24, 2022

William G. “Bill” Mechling, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022, one day after his 88th birthday, and after a courageous four-year battle with cancer. Bill was the son of the late David T. and Florence E. (Craig) Mechling, of Worthington/Craigsville and Homer City. God and family were far above all most important...

Feb 22, 2022

Alfred L. “Shorty” Solinski, 90, of Indiana, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022, and is reunited with the love of his life and his beloved son.

A son of the late Joseph and Mary (Guyer) Solinski, he was born July 31, 1931 in Chambersville.

Al was an honest, hardworking man....

Feb 21, 2022

Marian E. (Darnell) Bishop, 101, of Indiana, PA went home to be with the Lord on Monday February 21, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. Marian was the wife of the late Rev. Bruce H. Bishop. The couple were married for 53 years upon his passing in 1996.

Born in Hammond, IN on May 6,...

Feb 21, 2022

Kenneth “Shooter” David Doak, 67, of Blairsville, PA passed away peacefully on Monday, February 21, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Kenny was born December 29, 1954, in Latrobe, PA to William P. and Alice V. (Muir) Doak.

Throughout high school Kenny participated in a variety of sports including basketball, football, swimming,...

Feb 20, 2022

Robert Earl Fetterman, 86, of Indiana, passed away Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, at Communities at Indian Haven.

A son of the late Alfred N. and Mary E. (Robertson) Fetterman, he was born July 29, 1935 in Indiana.

Mr. Fetterman was a graduate of Indiana Area High School and proudly served his country in the U.S....

Feb 18, 2022

Walter “Walt” G. Weston, 74, of Creekside, passed away Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

A son of the late Grant and Shirley (Shaffer) Weston, he was born April 10, 1947, in Indiana.

Walt was a hard worker, but he loved harder. He was a kind, caring and free-spirited man, with a...

Feb 17, 2022

Lena M. (Pandullo) Koreni, 91, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022, at her home.

The daughter of Samuel A. and Goldie (Shaffer) Pandullo, she was born October 18, 1930, in Salina, PA.

Lena retired from Breeze Corporation. She loved to cook, dance, and spend time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren....

Feb 15, 2022

David W. Hoe, 60, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The son of Jack E. and Barbara J. (Albright) Hoe, he was born May 4, 1961, in Indiana, PA.

David graduated from Blairsville High School Class of 1979 and worked as an aide at...

Feb 11, 2022

Grace Ella (Hankinson) Iseman, 80, of Indiana, passed away on Friday February 11, 2022 at Indiana Hospital.

Born in Claghorn, Indiana County, on June 09, 1941, Grace was the daughter of the late Charles T. and Hazel (Stiles) Hankinson. Mrs. Iseman worked as an assembly worker making lighting fixtures for many years until her health forced her...

Feb 8, 2022

Elizabeth Marie (Suwolitch) Bella, 94, of Homer City, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, surrounded by the love of her family.

A daughter of the late Frank and Antinena (Lobnosky) Suwolitch, she was born July 11, 1927, in Coy.

Elizabeth retired from Homer Center School District, where she and several friends worked for...

Feb 8, 2022

Thomas L. Shoemaker, 71, of Hudson, Ohio passed into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, after a long battle with cancer. He passed peacefully at home surrounded by family in hospice care.  He was born in Pittsburgh to parents Dorothy J. (Rogers) Shoemaker Savage and Richard K. Shoemaker who preceded him in death....

Feb 7, 2022

Karen C. (Cordry) Conrad, 79, of Indiana, passed away Monday, Feb. 7, 2022, at Moorehead Place.

A daughter of the late Arthur Loring and Zora Adelia (Peck) Cordry, she was born Feb. 18, 1942, in Vinita, OK.

Karen was a graduate of Weatherford High School in Weatherford, OK. and attended Southwestern Oklahoma State University. She...

Feb 6, 2022

Nora L. (Rosenberger) Pahel, 68, of Saltsburg, passed away Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, at her home.

A daughter of Howard Earl and Grace Susanne (Miller) Rosenberger, she was born Feb. 26, 1953, in Indiana.

Nora worked for many years in housekeeping at the Comfort Inn in Blairsville. She attended the Church of God in West...

Feb 6, 2022

Marlene A. (Kuntz) Mikesell, 81, of Ebensburg, formerly of Marion Center, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022 in Indiana.

A daughter of the late Jacob Earl and Florence (Wissinger) Kuntz, she was born Oct. 4, 1940 in Punxsutawney.

Marlene was a 1958 graduate of Marion Center High School. She...