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...

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...