Dec 8, 2021

Lawrence “Larry” Steven McCune, 64, of Indiana, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021 at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

A son of Lawrence “Bud” H. McCune, Jr. and the late Margaret “Peggy” (Firment) McCune, he was born Sept. 23, 1957, in Kittanning.

Mr. McCune was a 1975 graduate of Shannock Valley High School. He graduated from...

Dec 6, 2021

Charles Bruce Mikesell, 93, of Indiana, passed away Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, at St. Andrew’s Village.

Born Feb. 10, 1928 in Blacklick Township, Indiana County, he was the son of the late Thomas H. and Aletha Faye (McQuown) Mikesell.

Mr. Mikesell proudly served his country as a Military Policeman for 18 months in Japan during...

Dec 6, 2021

Shirley Mae (Zagurskie) Hobart, 83, of McIntyre, PA passed away on Monday December 6, 2021 at The Communities at Indian Haven.

Born in Indiana on May 06, 1938, Shirley was the daughter of the late Andrew J. and Anna J. (Kamola) Zagurskie. Mrs. Hobart was a 1957 graduate of Homer City, formerly Laura...

Dec 5, 2021

Harold P. Davis, 96, of Indiana, passed away Sunday, Dec. 5,2021 at Crystal Waters, Inc.

A son of the late Cameron Davis, Sr. and Nellie (Frantz) Davis, he was born Jan. 4, 1925 in Cherryhill Township, Indiana County.

Harold was a 1944 graduate of Blairsville High School and a member of the Purchase Line United...

Dec 5, 2021

John Benedict Zona, Sr. 78, of Blairsville, PA (Black Lick Twp.) passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at his home.

The son of Alex Zona, Sr. and Emma (Balogh) Zona, he was born September 24, 1943 in Conemaugh Twp., Indiana Co., PA.

He was a veteran of the...

Dec 3, 2021

Gerald “Jerry” Lynn Rupert, 60, of Apollo, passed away on Friday December 3, 2021 at Quality Life Services. Born on March 22, 1961, Jerry was the son of the late Lisle and Dorothy (Nagg) Rupert. After growing up in Coal Run, Mr. Rupert was a 1979 graduate of Apollo-Ridge High School. He was a well known drummer for several local...

Dec 1, 2021

Carolyn Susan Rinehart, 78, of Shelocta, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, at Indiana Regional Medical Center

A daughter of the late Walter and Ruth (Bowser) Singer, she was born Aug. 9, 1943, in Saxton.

Mrs. Rinehart served as the Mayor of Shelocta for 20 years. She loved playing cards and bingo, and also enjoyed...

Dec 1, 2021

Patricia Kay Wyatt, 58, of Indiana, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021 at the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center in Altoona. Patty fought a courageous battle with cancer, and now has entered eternal rest with her Lord and Savior.

Patty was a 1982 graduate of Indiana Area High School. Soon after graduation, Patty joined the...

Nov 28, 2021

Dennis “Denny” Keith Irwin, 69, of New Alexandria, PA passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The son of Bert L. and Naomi G. (Fleming) Irwin, he was born September 1, 1952 in Latrobe, PA.

Denny was a member of the Clarksburg Presbyterian Church and was a stay-at-home...

Nov 26, 2021

Naomi Ruth (Gaul) Adiska, 82, of Clarksburg, PA passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021 at St. Andrew’s Village, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Joseph and Margaret (McMeans) Gaul, she was born September 24, 1939 in Sagamore, PA.

Mrs. Adiska was a member of the Sagamore Wesleyan Methodist Church.  She was very active in women’s...

Nov 25, 2021

James H. “Jim” Nehrig, of Homer City, passed away Nov. 25, 2021, at Rose Haven Personal Care Home.

Jim was born July 7, 1946 in Indiana. He was the son of the late Robert H. and Ruth I. (Winsheimer) Nehrig.

He was a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church in Center Township. Jim was especially proud...

Nov 25, 2021

Elizabeth Jane Bishop Mandigo died peacefully on Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 2021 surrounded by loved ones.

She was born in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada on April 12, 1931 to the late Mary Russell Bishop and John Gordan Bishop. As a child she was greatly impacted by life on the eastern seaboard during WWII. The Bishop home...

Nov 25, 2021

Robert W. "Wes" Johnston, 69, of Creekside, passed away Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021 at Scenery Hill Nursing Home.

A son of the late Robert G. and Ila C. (Stewart) Johnston, he was born April 17, 1952 in Indiana.

Wes is survived by three siblings: Karen Johnston of Sutton, WV; Brent Johnston of Creekside; and Leslie...

Nov 24, 2021

Sarah Louise (Kanouff) Douds, 83, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at Beacon Ridge, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Ward K. and Mary L. (Warden) Kanouff, she was born November 8, 1938 in Indiana, PA.

Sarah worked at one time for Montgomery Ward, Indiana, and then for Goldfarb’s Clothing Store, Blairsville. ...

Nov 21, 2021

Wyla L. (Dick) Stiffler, 97, of Indiana passed away Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021 at Scenery Hill Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

A daughter of the late Emma M. Dick, she was born April 13, 1924, in Heilwood. Wyla was raised by her grandparents, Michael and Ella Dick.

Mrs. Stiffler was a homemaker and a member of...

Nov 21, 2021

James Michael Melnick, 65, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

The son of Metro and Alice (Kelon) Melnick, he was born March 14, 1956 in Latrobe, PA.

Jim graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1974 and worked for Homer City Coal Processing for 39...

Nov 19, 2021

Betty Eileen (Lear) Repine, 95, formerly of Blairsville, PA, passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021 at Abode Care of Monroeville.

She was the daughter of James B. and Helen A. (Andre) Lear, she was born September 10, 1926 in Blairsville, PA.

Mrs. Repine graduated from Blairsville High School in 1944 and worked for G....

Nov 18, 2021

Joanne Lee Rowley, 92, of Ridge Crest Circle in Lewisburg Pa., formerly of Indiana, Pa., died peacefully on November 18, 2021 with family by her side.

She was born on October 12, 1929 in Bulger, Pa. to the late Mathilda Vedel Mauchline and Robert Mauchline, Jr.

As a youth, Joanne was active in the youth...

Nov 13, 2021

Susan Kay (Naugle) Burkett, 71, of New Florence, PA passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of William W. and Elverda M. (Libengood) Naugle, she was born April 19, 1950 in Indiana, PA.

She was a member of the Robinson Church of the Bretheren and...

Nov 10, 2021

Dolores J. Fisanich, 81, of Indiana, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021 at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

A daughter of George and Veronica (Wargo) Kutsor, she was born Dec. 10, 1939 in Spangler, PA.

Prior to her retirement, Dolores worked as a bookkeeper for over 25 years. She enjoyed garage sales, playing cards and...