Aug 17, 2021

Marjorie Loucks Grant, 92, of Greensburg, formerly of Indiana, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021 at the St. Anne Home.

A daughter of the late Lawrence and Clema (Kintigh) Loucks, she was born Feb. 10, 1929, in New Stanton.

Marge was a graduate of Youngwood High School. She worked in the drapery department at Penn...

Aug 16, 2021

Gary John Plueckhahn, Jr., 49, of Homer City, PA passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021 in Indiana, PA.

The son of Gary J. Plueckhahn, Sr. and Corrine Riches, he was born June 10, 1972 in Killeen, Texas.

Gary worked in construction.

Surviving are his mother, Corrine Riches of Home; sister, Alicia (Plueckhahn)...

Aug 16, 2021

Stephen A. Nahalka, Jr., 62, of Black Lick, PA passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

The son of Stephen A. Nahalka, Sr. and Charlotte (Kellar) Nahalka, he was born July 13, 1959 in Indiana, PA.

Steve graduated from Blairsville High School and was a member of SS Simon...

Aug 15, 2021

Wilda Mae (Fetterman) Nibert, 83, of Brush Valley, PA passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Indiana Square Personal Care Home, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of the late William and Virginia (Colgan) Fetterman, she was born December 5, 1937 in Penn Run, PA.

Survived by her children, Missy (Eddie), Michel (Dennis),...

Aug 12, 2021

Flora "Sis" Elizabeth (McCreary) Trimble, 100, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021 at Bethany Place Nursing Home in Indiana.

Born in Wandin on Sept. 29, 1920, Flora was the daughter of the late George and Flora (Learn) McCreary.

Flora was the wife of the late James Valgene Trimble. She was a homemaker all of...

Aug 10, 2021

David Brian Machak, 65, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, surrounded by his loving family.

The son of Donald J. and Gladys (Fillar) Machak, he was born August 5, 1956 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Dave was a devoted USPS rural mail carrier in the Blairsville area...

Aug 7, 2021

Charles Franklin Brooks, III, 22, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Excela Health Latrobe Area Hospital, Latrobe, Pa.

The son of Charles F. Brooks, II, he was born September 2, 1998 in Reading, PA.

Charles graduated from Blairsville High School and Indiana County Technology Center in Culinary Arts. He worked...

Aug 3, 2021

Nancy J. (Nixon) Nerone, age 82, August 3, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio. Born Sept. 13, 1938. Preceded in death by parents, George and Eleanor Nixon; brother, Dr. George E. Nixon. Survived by husband, Joseph V. Nerone; children, Robert (Renu), Lisa and Edward (Debra) Nerone; grandchildren, Jacob, Avery, Maxwell, Tyler, Ryan and Alexis; sisters-in-law, Jane Nixon, Phyllis (George) Endress, Mary...

Aug 1, 2021

Edna Mae (Reeger) Torok, 75, Blairsville, PA (West Wheatfield Twp.) passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at her home.

The daughter of Dale A. Reeger and Leona I. (Cain) Reeger Grumbling, she was born May 31, 1946 in Brush Valley, PA.

Mrs. Torok lived her entire life in the Blairsville area and graduated from...

Jul 28, 2021

Wilbert Ronald Patterson, 75, of Commodore, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at Embassy of Hillsdale Park.

A son of the late Lloyd and Letha Patterson, he was born March 24, 1946, in Uniontown.

He spent most of his life in Uniontown before marrying his wife Wilda (Overman) Patterson and moving to Commodore.

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Jul 28, 2021

Wilbert Ronald Patterson, 75, of Commodore, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at Embassy of Hillsdale Park.

A son of the late Lloyd and Letha Patterson, he was born March 24, 1946, in Uniontown.

He spent most of his life in Uniontown before marrying his wife Wilda (Overman) Patterson and moving to Commodore.

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Jul 26, 2021

John Burnheimer Bruce, 95, of Shippensburg, formerly of Indiana, passed away Monday, July 26, 2021.

A son of the late Zachariah Hall and Carrie Burnheimer Bruce, he was born April 25, 1926 in Coraopolis.

John was a faithful and active member of Grace United Methodist Church for many years. He retired from Savings and Trust...

Jul 22, 2021

Patrick Robert Miller, 36, of Homer City, PA passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

The son of Robert Craig and Linda L. (Wilson) Miller, he was born July 21, 1985 in Indiana, PA.

Patrick graduated from Blairsville High School. Class of 2004 and worked for IPS (Integrated Power...

Jul 20, 2021

Irene Swanlek-Ray, 92, of Indiana, formerly of Ernest, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 surrounded by her family and loved ones.

She was born in Iselin on Nov. 10, 1928, to the late George and Twila (Blakely) Douglass.

Irene was a member of the Ernest Bible Church. She began her professional career as...

Jul 19, 2021

Charlene Maria Crusan, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, July 19, 2021 at Mulberry Square, Punxsutawney.

A daughter of the late Melvin E. Crusan and Evelyn V. Jenkins Anderson, she was born Sept. 17, 1949, in Greensburg.

Charlene was a member of Christ Bible Fellowship. She worked as a seamstress at Campus...

Jul 17, 2021

Thomas G. Burkley, Jr., 60, of Shelocta, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

The son of Thomas G. Burkley, Sr. and Maxine M. (Yanoscsik) Burkley, he was born Feb. 1, 1961 in Indiana.

Tom worked as a coal miner, as a drafter for Lehigh Design, and most recently as a...

Jul 17, 2021

Joan Lucille (Piper) Baker, 87, of Indiana, PA (formerly of Blairsville) passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

The daughter of Earl J. and Ida (Clark) Piper, she was born October 19, 1933 in Cokeville, PA.

Joan graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1952.  She worked as a...

Jul 16, 2021

Edward Joseph Avalli, 75, of Blairsville, PA (Black Lick Twp.) passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021 at his home.

The son of Edward G. and Mary E. (Spiaggi) Avalli, he was born August 4, 1945 in Indiana, PA.

Ed was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville, where he sang...

Jul 9, 2021

Betty Jane (Bork) Kostella, 80, of Indiana, passed away Friday, July 9, 2021, at the home of her daughter.

The daughter of the late William A Bork and the late Irene (Anderson) Yosurack, she was born Feb. 22, 1941 in Indiana.

In her early years, Betty attended the Church of the Nazarene in Homer City...

Jul 8, 2021

Barbara A. Byers, 79, of Portage, passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021 at UPMC Mercy, Pittsburgh.

The daughter of the late Paul and Emma (Dick) Learn, she was born July 8, 1942 in Commodore.

Barb was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Portage. In her free time she enjoyed traveling with her sisters...