Obituaries

James G. Buzzinotti

James G. Buzzinotti

Jul 6, 2021

James Gilbert Buzzinotti, 84, of Black Lick, PA passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 6, 2021.

The son of Gilbert L. and Minnie (Bennett) Buzzinotti, he was born January 22, 1937 in Black Lick, PA.

Jim graduated from Blairsville High School and worked as an iron worker.

He was a member...

Thelma Marie Moorhead

Thelma Marie Moorhead

Jul 2, 2021

Thelma Marie (Grumbling) Moorhead, 74, of Belle Vernon, PA (formerly of Blairsville), passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, July 2, 2021.

Loving mother of Harold D. Moorhead, Jr. (Lisa) of Hilliard, OH, and P. Shawn Moorhead of Pittsburgh and grandmother to Eric T. Moorhead.

She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Claribel Mikesell

Claribel Mikesell

Jun 29, 2021

Claribel Martin (Marty) Mikesell, 90 of Indiana, died Tuesday, June 29 ,2021, at St Andrews Village. Born on Jan. 21, 1931 in Indiana, she was the daughter of Ira J. and Ruth Adams Martin. She was an active member of Calvary Presbyterian Church. After graduating from Indiana High School in 1948, she worked as a secretary in the principal’s...

Lucillia A. Boyer

Lucillia A. Boyer

Jun 29, 2021

Lucillia Ann Boyer, 79, of Indiana, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at Forbes Hospital in Monroeville.

A daughter of the late Earl F. and Estella A. Brown McAfoose, she was born Dec. 24, 1941, in Indiana.

Lucillia was a member of Calvary United Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed flower gardening and spending time with her...

John E. Walker

John E. Walker

Jun 26, 2021

John Edward Walker, 84, of Latrobe, PA passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Bethany Place, Indiana, PA.

There will be no visitation or service.

Interment will be in National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville, PA.

Miriam L. Bowser

Miriam L. Bowser

Jun 25, 2021

Miriam Louise (Cochran) Bowser, 65, of Homer City, PA passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021 at her home.

The daughter of Eugene C. and Marjorie L. (Crusan) Cochran, she was born May 30, 1956 in Indiana, PA.

Mrs. Bowser graduated from Blairsville High School and formerly attended the Black Lick Free Methodist Church.

...

Joseph C. Weaver, Sr.

Joseph C. Weaver, Sr.

Jun 22, 2021

Joseph C. Weaver, Sr., 87, of Blairsville, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at Latrobe Hospital.

The son of Rev. Homer L. and Freda (Cornman) Weaver he was born April, 8 1934 in Punxsutawney.

Mr. Weaver attended the Free Methodist Church, now CrossRoads Community Church in Blairsville, until recent years when he attended the Christian...

Jane Weinell

Jane Weinell

Jun 17, 2021

A. Jane (Carrara) Weinell, 76, of Blairsville, PA (Brenizer) passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021 in UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

The daughter of Guido Carrara and Frances E. (Wills) Foust, she was born April 26, 1945 in Latrobe, PA.

Jane graduated from Derry Area High School.

She was a life-long resident...

Nelson C. Shrauger

Nelson C. Shrauger

Jun 15, 2021

Nelson C. Shrauger, 88, of Limerick, Maine, formerly of Indiana, Pennsylvania passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at the Southern Maine Medical Center, Biddeford, Maine.

A son of the late Roland and Iva (Engle) Shrauger, he was born September 8, 1932 in Independence, Pennsylvania.

Nelson was a graduate of Marion Center High School.  He served...

Betty B. Boarts

Betty B. Boarts

Jun 13, 2021

Betty Barbara (Weiss) Boarts, 98, of Marion Center, passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021, at Crystal Waters.

A daughter of the late Clair and Marie (Johnston) Weiss, she was born Dec. 13, 1922, in Dixonville.

Betty lived her entire life in Indiana County and eight months in Armstrong County. She was a member of the...

Erma Louise Ashbaugh

Erma Louise Ashbaugh

Jun 12, 2021

Erma Louise (Cunkelman) Ashbaugh, 68, of Blairsville, PA (Black Lick Twp.) passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Walter O. and Betty J. (Caylor) Cunkelman, she was born October 12, 1952 in Indiana, PA.

Erma graduated from Elders Ridge High School in 1971.

...

Michael W. Forberger

Michael W. Forberger

Jun 11, 2021

Michael W. Forberger, 86, of Heilwood, passed away Friday, June 11, 2021, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center with the comfort of his family.

A son of the late John and Edna (Van Scoyoc) Forberger, he was born in December 1934.

Michael honorably served in the United States Air Force from 1952 to 1956, being a...

Donna J. Lanning

Donna J. Lanning

Jun 8, 2021

Donna Jeanne Lanning, 72, of Indiana, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

A daughter of the late Carey “John” and Mary Elizabeth Watson Westover, she was born Nov. 4, 1948 in Indiana.

Donna was a graduate of Marion Center High School. She loved horses and throughout her life she was...

Larry R. Miller

Larry R. Miller

Jun 4, 2021

Larry Ray Miller, 70, of Shelocta, PA passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021 at his home.

The son of Walter J. Miller, Jr. and Della M. (Jones) Miller Parkins, he was born July 9, 1950 in Latrobe, PA.

He graduated from Blairsville High School in 1968 and attended Pittsburgh School of Aeronautics.

...

Rose Marie Strbak

Rose Marie Strbak

Jun 1, 2021

Rose Marie (Penich) Strbak, 93, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at her home.

The daughter of Steve and Ann (Stumpick) Penich, she was born December 28, 1927 in Latrobe, PA.

Rose was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville, PA.

She was a volunteer...

Faye Ann Drawl

Faye Ann Drawl

May 31, 2021

Faye Ann (Duke) Drawl, 75, of State College, PA passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021 at her home.

The daughter of Joseph Duke and Ethel (Erb) Duke Bost, she was born January 8, 1946 in Tunnelton, PA.

Faye Ann graduated from Saltsburg High School, Class of 1963 and worked as a receptionist for Ferguson...

Rev. Clarence E. Mayhle

Rev. Clarence E. Mayhle

May 25, 2021

Rev. Clarence Edward Mayhle, 84, of Commodore, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

A son of the late Edward and Garnet Mae Coleman Mayhle, he was born Jan. 10, 1937, in Smithton.

Rev. Mayhle has been a Pastor in the Wesleyan Methodist Allegheny Connection since 1960. Prior to his retirement...

Norabelle L. Jones

Norabelle L. Jones

May 19, 2021

Norabelle L. (Schrack) Jones, 91, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at Beacon Ridge, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Leslie Schack and Edith (Rankin) Schrack, she was born October 20, 1929 in Blairsville, PA.

Norabelle attended The United Presbyterian Church, Blairsville, PA.

She married Carl Jones in 1948 and...

Raymond S. Cappo, Jr.

Raymond S. Cappo, Jr.

May 16, 2021

Raymond S. Cappo, Jr., 82, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021.

The son of Raymond S. Cappo, Sr. and Emma (Craig) Cappo, he was born November 21, 1938 in Blairsville, PA.

Ray was a member of the First Baptist Church, Blairsville, Acacia Lodge #355 F & AM, Blairsville, and Coudersport Consistory....

Robert W. Goodlin, Jr.

Robert W. Goodlin, Jr.

May 14, 2021

Robert Wayne Goodlin Jr., 71, of Indiana, PA passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The son of Robert W. Goodlin, Sr. and Virginia (Burpee) Goodlin, he was born June 1, 1949 in Blairsville, PA.

He graduated from Blairsville High School in 1967 and from Catawba College in...