Obituaries

Michael Christopher Platt

Michael Christopher Platt

Nov 6, 2021

Michael Christopher Platt, 55, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

The son of James R. and Roberta (Bell) Platt, he was born September 26, 1966 in Indiana, PA.

Mike graduated from Blairsville High, Class of 1985 and worked as a heavy equipment operator....

Robert A. James

Robert A. James

Nov 2, 2021

Robert “Nobby” Allen James, 72, of Indiana, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021 at his home.

Born Nov. 4, 1948, he was the son of the late Francis and Virginia (Hamilton) James.

Nobby proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp during the Vietnam War and spent the rest of his military career...

Thomas Thompson

Thomas Thompson

Nov 2, 2021

Thomas “Tommy” E. Thompson, 65, of Indiana, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021 at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

A native of Indiana, Tom was born April 14, 1956 to George E. and Pearl (Haldin) Thompson.

Tom spent his entire life as a resident and servant of the Indiana community. He was a 1974 graduate of...

Denver Bartlebaugh, Iv

Denver Bartlebaugh, Iv

Nov 2, 2021

Denver Bartlebaugh IV, 45, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at his home.

The son of Denver Bartlebaugh III and Elizabeth (Davis) Bartlebaugh, he was born June 6, 1976 in Indiana, PA.

Denver graduated from Saltsburg High School, Class of 1995 and he worked as a health care aide.

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William Wesley Sigafoes

William Wesley Sigafoes

Nov 2, 2021

William Wesley Sigafoes, 57, of Blairsville, PA (Burrell Twp.) passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.

The son of Robert T. Sigafoes, Sr. and Naomi (Harris) Sigafoes, he was born April 26, 1964 in Indiana, PA.

Bill attended the Chapel of Hope, Black Lick, PA.

He...

Leland R. "Lee" Hutton

Leland R. "Lee" Hutton

Oct 29, 2021

Leland “Lee” R. Hutton, 80, of Home, passed away Friday Oct. 29, 2021, at his home.

A son of the late Clifton Hutton and Arlene (Huey) Hutton-Bash, he was born June 4, 1941, in Starford.

Lee was a 1959 graduate of Indiana High School, after which he proudly served in the United States Air Force....

Jason Adderley

Jason Adderley

Oct 21, 2021

Jason Adderley, 48, of Indiana, PA passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The son of Kenneth L. and Ruth Ann (Moore) Adderley, he was born June 19, 1973 in Greensburg, PA.

Jason was a member of the Second Baptist Church, Blairsville, PA.

He graduated...

Christopher Michael Madeley

Christopher Michael Madeley

Oct 17, 2021

Christopher “Chris” Michael Madeley, 22, of Seward, passed away Sunday, Oct. 17 2021, alongside his best friend, his Yorkie, Lukey.

The son of David Madeley and Donna (Henry) Madeley, he was born March 31, 1999 in Indiana.

Chris worked at Advance Auto and loved tinkering with Chevy trucks and dirt bikes. He always had a...

Christopher David Fisher

Christopher David Fisher

Oct 17, 2021

It is with great sadness that Christopher David Fisher, 38, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021, at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.

Chris was born on August 18, 1983, in Latrobe to his parents, Gary and Diana (Sorbin) of Black Lick.

Chris was a graduate of Blairsville High School, Class of 2001.  He attended the...

Terry Wayne Wolford

Terry Wayne Wolford

Oct 17, 2021

Terry Wayne Wolford, 60, of Torrance, PA, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at UPMC Magee Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA surrounded by his loving family.

The son of Donald L. and Grace C. (Bernard) Wolford, he was born November 12, 1960 in Indiana, PA.

Terry attended The Latrobe Presbyterian Church.

He graduated from...

Marc Douglas Dibiase

Marc Douglas Dibiase

Oct 14, 2021

Marc Douglas DiBiase, 49, of Blairsville, passed away Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021 at UPMC Presbyterian.

A son of Italo A. and Phyllis (Kritzer) DiBiase, he was born May 28, 1972, in Blairsville.

Marc was a lifelong resident of Blairsville and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the war in Afghanistan and the...

David B. Akins

David B. Akins

Oct 14, 2021

David Barr Akins, 68, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.

The son of Harry W. and Mary M. (Barr) Akins, he was born February 10, 1953 in Indiana, PA.

Mr. Akins was a member of Hebron Lutheran Church, Blairsville, PA.

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Robin Ann Kalgren

Robin Ann Kalgren

Oct 11, 2021

Robin Ann Kalgren, 51, of Aultman, PA passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021, at her residence.

The daughter of Victor G. and Priscilla D. (Windows) Kalgren, she was born November 12, 1969, in Dubois, PA.

Robin loved spending time with her mother, watching TV and her dog, Luke.

Surviving is her mother,...

Wayne A. Eckenroad

Wayne A. Eckenroad

Oct 10, 2021

Wayne Anthony Eckenroad, 82, of Indiana, passed away Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, at his home.

A son of the late William and Martha (Cromling) Eckenroad, he was born July 6, 1939 in Homer City.

He was a member of the Ernest Bible Baptist Church. A lifelong member of the NRA, he enjoyed, hunting, fishing, and...

Alice Virginia Doak

Alice Virginia Doak

Oct 10, 2021

Alice Virginia (Muir) Doak, 98, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021, at Keeper of the Flame, Blairsville.

The daughter of Clyde R. and Anna E. (Shank) Muir, she was born March 1, 1923, in Bolivar, PA.

Alice graduated from Derry Twp. High School, Class of 1941.

She was a...

Marjorie E. Yarnick Huey

Marjorie E. Yarnick Huey

Oct 9, 2021

Marjorie E. (Boros) Yarnick-Huey, 78, of Indiana, PA, passed away on Saturday October 09, 2021 at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

The daughter of the late George Jr. and Helen (Chakot) Boros, Marjorie was born on January 16, 1943 in Indiana, PA.

Mrs. Huey was a homemaker all of her life. Marjorie was a 1961 graduate...

John "Jack" Soler

John "Jack" Soler

Oct 8, 2021

John “Jack” Soler, 92, passed away on Friday October, 8, 2021 at his residence.

Born in Tunnelton, PA on May 27, 1929, Mr. Soler was the husband of Patty J. (Redding) Soler. The couple was wed on June 15, 1963.

John served our country in the US Army. He worked for himself as a cabinet...

Daniel P. Mccracken

Daniel P. Mccracken

Oct 6, 2021

Daniel Paul McCracken, 75, of Indiana, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021, at his home.

A son of the late Daniel A. and Virginia (Reese) McCracken, he was born Nov. 21, 1945 in Indiana.

Mr. McCracken was a graduate of Elders Ridge High School. Dan had worked at FMC and was a construction worker on...

Roy Allen Sharp

Roy Allen Sharp

Oct 5, 2021

Roy Allen Sharp, 85, of Blairsville PA, passed away at his residence on Tuesday October, 5, 2021.

The son of the late Clair and Dorothy (Henry) Sharp, Roy was born on August 8, 1936 in Richmond, VA.

A Saltsburg High School graduate, Mr. Sharp served our country in the US Army. Roy worked at his...

Elizabeth A. Fuellner

Elizabeth A. Fuellner

Sep 30, 2021

Elizabeth Anne Fuellner, 83, of Shelocta, passed away Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, at her home.

A daughter of the late Osmar and Dorothy (Dunn) Reinhardt, she was born July 29, 1938, in Queens, NY.

Mrs. Fuellner was an insurance broker and a member of the VFW Post 1989 Women’s auxiliary.

She is survived...