Sep 30, 2021

Betty Jean (Johnston) Davis, died Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, at the age of 98.

She was born Sept. 23, 1923 to Stanley and Josephine Johnston and was the mother of Susan Davis of Cape Cod, Mass.

Jean graduated from the 1942 class of Indiana High School. She received her bachelor’s degree from West Virginia University...

Sep 29, 2021

Clara Kathryn (Vingin) Molnar, 86, of Indiana, PA, formerly of Blairsville, passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at the Moorehead Manor, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Stanley W. and Josephine (Dedo) Vingin, she was born August 11, 1935 in Penn Twp., Allegheny Co., PA.

Prior to moving to Blairsville in 1960, she worked as...

Sep 28, 2021

Ronald Wayne Hearn, 64, of Indiana (Brush Valley Twp.), passed away Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021, at his home.

A son of the late Calvin N. and Gloria L. (Long) Hearn, Ron was born Feb. 17, 1957 in Indiana.

Ron was retired from Waste Management, where he was a truck driver. He loved to hunt, fish...

Sep 28, 2021

Rylee Jean Dunmire, 20, of Indiana, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

A daughter of Robert D. Dunmire and Rebecca L. Dunmire, she was born Feb. 27, 2001, in Indiana.

Rylee was a 2019 graduate of Indiana Area High School. She was a caretaker for different family members. Rylee attended...

Sep 20, 2021

Dante Michael Bongianino, 21, of Johnstown, PA passed away at his home on Monday, September 20, 2021. Born on November 27, 1999 in Latrobe, PA, he was the son of David Domenic Bongianino and Greta J. (Geary) Leonard.

Dante was a member at SS Simon and Jude Catholic Church in Blairsville.

A 2017 graduate of...

Sep 18, 2021

Margaret “Peggy” (Nichol) Baker, 94, of Indiana, passed away Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021.

A daughter of the late Ralph and Mildred (Wells) Nichol, she was born April 28, 1927 in South Mahoning Township, Marion Center.

Margaret was a 1945 graduate of Marion Center High School. She earned a degree in Fashion from the Academy of...

Sep 18, 2021

Ronald Richard Dixon, 72, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at his home.

The son of Charles C. and Wilma (Camp) Dixon, he was born December 17, 1948 in Connellsville, PA.

Ron was a member of Christ Episcopal Church, Indiana, PA, where he was on the vestry, was a lay eucharist...

Sep 13, 2021

Daniel “Dan” William Leigey, 66, of Shelocta, passed away Monday, Sept. 13, 2021, at his home.

A son of the late Robert L. and Helen (Claffey) Leigey, he was born Dec. 13, 1954 in Clearfield.

Dan was a graduate of Blairsville High School. He was a mechanic and welder at the Keystone Power Plant for...

Sep 12, 2021

Marsha Ann (Reynolds) Hoak, 74, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.

The daughter of William and Kathryn I. (Zerfoss) Reynolds, she was born March 19, 1947 in Indiana, PA.

Surviving are two daughters, Michelle L. Robertson (Richard) of Blairsville and Melissa A. McGovern (Mike)...

Sep 8, 2021

Gregory Lee Gunder, 38, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The son of Terry L. and Geraldine R. (Hafer) Gunder, he was born April 28, 1983 in Latrobe, PA.

Greg graduated from Derry Area High School, Class of 2001 and had worked as a...

Sep 8, 2021

Michael Todd Robinson, 51, of New Alexandria, PA passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.

The son of Ronald and Margaret "Peggy" (Lockard) Robinson, he was born July 29, 1970 in Indiana, PA.

Michael worked for Aggressive Grinding for 15 years as an inspector/machinist until his illness.

Sep 2, 2021

Calvert L. “The Chief” Smith, 80, of Derry, Pa a lifetime resident of the small community of Hillside passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 2, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.

He was the son of Albert C. and Marian “Burns” Smith, born September 25, 1940 in Latrobe, PA.

He was a member...

Sep 1, 2021

Betty Jane Mumau, 80, of Indiana, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021, at her home.

A daughter of the late Ralph Jacob and Martha Katherine Bone Shaffer, she was born Nov. 16, 1940 in Indiana.

Prior to her retirement, Betty enjoyed a long career in retail, working at Hills, Ames and J.C. Penney.

...

Sep 1, 2021

Sara Agnes (Galbreath) Ferguson, 76, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 in the Communities at Indian Haven, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of James and Agnes (VanDyke) Galbreath, she was born July 8, 1945 in Slate Lick, Allegheny Co., PA.

Sara graduated from Freeport High School and Indiana Hospital School of Nursing.

She...

Sep 1, 2021

Catherine D. “Kay” (Sherback) Joyner, 91, Eustis, Florida (formerly of Blairsville, PA) passed away on September 1, 2021 at Regency Park Memory Care Center, Eustis, Florida after a courageous battle with dementia.

She was born October 14, 1929 to the late Michael A. and Nellie Sophie (Panic) Sherback.

Prior to Kay’s retirement, she was employed...

Sep 1, 2021

Charles Michael Smith, Sr., 68, of Ligonier, PA passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.

The son of Michael and Olive (Bisel) Smith, he was born June 13, 1953 in Latrobe, PA.

Charles loved his church family and was a member of the Emmanuel Bible Church, Norvelt.

Aug 30, 2021

John A. Hornock, 85, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021 at the Harmon House Care Center, Mt. Pleasant, PA.

The son of George J. and Anna (Balik) Hornock, he was born August 28, 1936 in Salem Twp., Westmoreland Co., PA.

John was of the Catholic faith.

He graduated from...

Aug 26, 2021

Janet Lee (Shaffer) Sexton, 78, of Indiana, passed away Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

A daughter of the late Charles and Florence (Anderson) Shaffer, she was born June 2, 1943, in Indiana.

Janet was a dedicated worker for Sheetz for over 30 years. She was a member of the Full Gospel...

Aug 24, 2021

Dr. Patrick A. Carone, 89, of Indiana, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021.

Pat was born April 4, 1932 in Morgantown, W.Va., to the late Angelo and Mary Ellen Carone. Pat’s parents came to America from Italy, worked very hard, and eventually owned a successful business and multiple buildings in Morgantown.

He attended West Virginia...

Aug 21, 2021

John Lewis Woodward, 56, of Indiana, passed away Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, at UPMC Altoona.

A son of John N. Woodward and Judith E. Grube George, he was born Dec. 3, 1964 in Brunswick, ME.

John was a fanatic sports fan. His favorite teams were the Pittsburgh Steelers, Boston Celtics, San Diego State University and...