Apr 11, 2023

Sherry Joy Ritchey, 80, of Phoenix, Ariz., passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023.

A daughter of the late George and Audrey Staley, Sherry was born and raised in Garrett, Indiana.

Sherry was a caring mother and grandmother. Gifted in hospitality, Sherry loved to entertain family and friends. She always made holidays special. While living in...

Apr 11, 2023

George Henry Bollinger, 83, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at home. The son of Earl and Olive (Switzer) Bollinger, he was born December 13, 1939 in New Derry, PA. Mr. Bollinger was a veteran of the US Navy and worked as a truck driver. He lived the last year in Derry Twp. and...

Apr 6, 2023

James Jay Gibbs, age 91, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2023 at Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, Pennsylvania, after a short illness.  He was born in Beebeetown, Iowa, on November 9, 1931, to Frank and Alma (Morris) Gibbs.

He was in the Air Force as a Radar Airborne Mechanic, stationed in Japan during the Korean War. ...

Mar 31, 2023

Joan (Langham) Eckenroad, 82, of Indiana, passed away at her home, Friday, March 31, 2023.

A daughter of the late Rollins and Suzanna (Fair) Langham, Joan was born March 4, 1941, in Clymer.

Joan retired from VNA Hospice as a home healthcare aide. She enjoyed fishing, sewing, crafting, but above all, she loved spending time...

Mar 27, 2023

James Arthur Soler, 89, of Clarksburg, passed away on Monday March 27, 2023 at Indiana Hospital.

Born in Tunnelton on August 24, 1933, Jim was the son of the late Adelino and Sophie (Straka) Soler.

A 1951 graduate of Saltsburg High School, Jim worked as a mechanic for 25 years for Beckwith Machinery until his...

Mar 20, 2023

Patricia “Patty” A. Jacoby, 68, of Indiana, passed away peacefully at her home, Monday, March 20, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

A daughter of Stephen and Betty (Wadding) Nastick, Patty was born Jan. 22, 1955, in Homer City.

Patty was a graduate of St. Francis School of Nursing. She was a registered nurse at...

Mar 18, 2023

James Bernell Shea, Jr., 88, of Indiana, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

A son of the late James Bernell and Margaret (Wilson) Shea, Sr., he was born April 29, 1934, in Indiana.

Jim attended Keith School and was a 1952 graduate of Indiana High School. He graduated from Indiana...

Mar 18, 2023

Della B. (Hill) Gibbons, 85, of Indiana, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023, at her home.

A daughter of the late Ervin Hill and Viola (Detwiler) Brown, Della was born July 21, 1937, in Penn Run.

Della was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Clymer.  In her free time she enjoyed doing puzzles, sewing, and...

Mar 18, 2023

Lillian Jane (Sheffler) Smith, 93, of Clarksburg, PA passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at Rose Haven Personal Care Home, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Theodore H. and Gladys R. (Miller) Sheffler, she was born June 23, 1929 in New Alexandria, PA.

Mrs. Smith graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1949 and worked...

Mar 15, 2023

Helen Marie Sulkosky, 83, of Greensburg, PA passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, in Greensburg Care Center, Greensburg, PA.

The daughter Zigmund A. and Catherine B. (Newhouse) Sulkosky, she was born on December 21, 1939 in Derry Twp., Westmoreland County, PA.

Helen was of the Catholic faith.  She worked at Blairsville Machine Products, retiring...

Mar 14, 2023

Cynthia Joy (Cribbs) Coleman, 65, of Homer City (Brush Valley Twp.), PA passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, in Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Roy F. and Lora Joanne (Powell) Cribbs, she was born on July 16, 1957 in Latrobe, PA.

Cindy graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1975...

Mar 11, 2023

Daunise Marie (McDermott) Marshall, 80, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023, in Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of John and Marie (Kim) McDermott, she was born on October 25, 1942 in Indiana, PA.

Daunise graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1960.

She attended the Blairsville...

Mar 8, 2023

Randolph Curtis Crowe, 66, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 in Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.

The son of Frank W. and Jean L. (Stubrick) Crowe, he was born on December 12, 1956 in Indiana, PA.

Randy graduated from Indiana High School, Class of 1974. He worked for 20 years...

Mar 6, 2023

Lacy L. (Marasco) Gohn, 41, of Shelocta, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023, as the result of an automobile accident.

A daughter of Robert D. and Sonza L. (Niehenke) Marasco, she was born May 27, 1981, in Pittsburgh.

Lacy was a graduate of Elderton High School and a homemaker. She loved being a mother.

Mar 6, 2023

Sonza L. (Niehenke) Marasco, 70, of Shelocta, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023, as the result of an automobile accident.

The daughter of the late Russell and Pearl (Keeler) Niehenke, she was born Dec. 22, 1952, in Indiana.

Sonza was a 1970 graduate of Marion Center High School and a former member of the Creekside...

Mar 2, 2023

Brian “Moe” D. Twigg, 64, of Brush Valley, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023, at St. Andrew’s Village surrounded by his loving family.

A son of Donn and Charlotte (Tomb) Twigg, he was born Aug. 26, 1958, in Indiana.

Brian was a 1977 graduate of United High School. He drove truck for 38 years, most...

Mar 2, 2023

Georgianna L. (Nader) Blackburn, 75, of Irwin, PA passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Ligonier, PA.

The daughter of Samuel and Helen (Kissell) Nader, she was born on July 16, 1947 in Greensburg, PA.

Georgianna graduated from Norwin High School, Class of 1965.

She attended the United Presbyterian Church in Blairsville...

Feb 23, 2023

Douglas Richard White, 69, of Blairsville, passed away on Thursday February 23, 2023 at Allegheny General Hospital. Born in Greensburg on June 6, 1953, Douglas was a son of the late Richard Rae and Lois Jane (Henkel) White. Doug worked for Scalise Real Estate in Latrobe as a Maintenance Manager for many years until his retirement in 2022.

Feb 15, 2023

Diane Louise Donahue, 71, of Indiana, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, at her home.

A daughter of the late Glenn C. and Geraldine K. (McCurdy) Donahue, she was born June 8, 1951, in Washington Township.

Diane graduated from Indiana Area High School in 1969. She entered the military following high school and proudly served...

Feb 14, 2023

James “Jim” Robert Shaffer, Sr., 84, of Indiana, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, at his home.

A son of the late Claude Shaffer and Lyla (Bothel) Twig, he was born Nov. 8, 1938, in Indiana.

Jim proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1958. After 20 years as a coal...