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...

Feb 3, 2022

Ida Mae (Williams) Jenkins, 83, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at Casey House Nursing Home, Rockville, PA.

The daughter of James H. Williams, Sr. and Mamie (Gibson) Williams, she was born September 18, 1938 in Blairsville, PA.

Ida was a member of Second Baptist Church, Blairsville, PA and graduated from...

Feb 2, 2022

Ronald G. Lezanic, 83, of Indiana, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022 at the Communities at Indian Haven, with his family by his side.

A son of the late Charles and Sophia (Ernick) Lezanic, he was born May 1, 1938, in Armstrong Township, and raised in Fulton Run.

Ron was a 1956 graduate of Indiana...

Jan 26, 2022

Robert W. Watkins, Sr., 82, of Clarksburg, PA (Conemaugh Twp.) passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

The son of William E. and Cleo D. (Banks) Watkins, he was born June 19, 1939, in Huntingdon, PA.

He was of the catholic faith.

Robert owned and operated Watkins...

Jan 25, 2022

Keith Paul Isenberg, 64, of Marion Center, went to be with Jesus Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022, at Indiana Hospital.

Keith was born Feb. 20, 1957 in Indiana to J. Paul and Lucinda Kathryn (George) Isenberg.

He was a 1975 graduate of United High School. Keith graduated from IUP with a degree in computer science and...

Jan 24, 2022

John Emmons Hess, 67, of Indiana, passed away Monday, Jan. 24, 2022, at Westmoreland Manor, Greensburg.

A son of John Merle and Mary Lou (Robertson) Hess, he was born April 11, 1954, in Indiana.

John was a 1972 graduate of Indiana Area High School. Following graduation, he proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy....

Jan 22, 2022

Russell C. Jones, 78, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at UPMC East, Monroeville, PA.

The son of Chester D. and Irene (Wert) Jones, he was born March 21, 1943, in Dalmatia, PA.

He was a member of the Independent Baptist Church, Blairsville.

Russell worked for Hydro...