May 11, 2021

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May 11, 2021

L. Jane Blue, 96, of Indiana, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at Communities at Indian Haven.

A daughter of Thomas D. and Laura M. (Brown) Blue, she was born Oct. 24, 1924, in Aultman.

Jane earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Allegheny College. Afterward, she became a registered nurse through the United States...

May 10, 2021

Joseph “Joe” Paul Mack, 48, of Indiana, passed away Monday, May 10, 2021 at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh.

A son of the late James Wilson Mack III and Sharon Ling, he was born May 11, 1972 in Indiana.

Joe lived his entire life in Indiana. He was a Steeler fan for life and loved rock...

May 4, 2021

Howard W. Henry, Sr., 85, of Indiana, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Mulberry Square Elder Care and Rehabilitation Center in Punxsutawney.

A son of the late Ogal B. and Mary M. (Learn) Henry, he was born July 3, 1935, in White Twp. Indiana County.

Mr. Henry served his country in the U.S. Army....

May 4, 2021

James Marion Carr, 62, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg, PA.

The son of James E. and Dolores (Bixler) Carr, he was born November 25, 1958 in Santana, Calif.

He worked in cable construction as a lineman.

James had a witty personality and...

Apr 27, 2021

Alvin L. Kitzmiller, 89, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at his home.

The son of Riley C. and Lula M. (Aronhalt) Kitzmiller, he was born November 1, 1931 in Mt. Storm, West Virginia.

Mr. Kitzmiller was a member of Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church, West Wheatfield Twp., PA.

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Apr 26, 2021

Ralph Miller “Pete” Stewart, 100, of Armagh, passed away peacefully Monday, April 26, 2021, at his home.

A son of the late Blaine I. and Vergie Lucinda (Miller) Stewart, he was born July 11, 1920 in Brush Valley.

Pete proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II at Fort Knox, where...

Apr 26, 2021

Clara B. (Howard) Graham Savage, 95, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021 at Maple Valley Personal Care Home, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of George S. and Fannie (Kelly) Howard, she was born November 12, 1925 in Black Lick Twp., Indiana Co., PA.

Clara graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1943...

Apr 22, 2021

Beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Mary Savukas departed this world on April 22, 2021. A very special niece, Ashley came down from heaven to take her home on Ashley’s birthday April 22.  She was 90 years old and passed away peacefully in her sleep.

The daughter of Joseph and Mary (Slaga) Kodosky, she was born June 17,...

Apr 21, 2021

Rev. William A. Blair, 83, of Marion Center, lived his whole life loving and serving Jesus, his family, and others. On Wednesday, April 21, 2021, he left this earth surrounded by his loving family and the compassionate staff of the Indiana Regional Medical Center’s ICU. He entered Heaven’s gates at 3:30 PM to hear his Lord and Savior say,...

Apr 21, 2021

Charles John Shaffer, Sr., 79, of Indiana, died Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

He was born Oct. 20, 1941 in Palmerton to the late Charles and Florence (Anderson) Shaffer.

In 1958, Charles received his High School Equivalency Diploma (GED). He enlisted in the United States Army as a Mechanical Helper serving...

Apr 10, 2021

Linda Lee (Knight) Stanton, 48, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA

The daughter of Thomas Lewis Knight and Sally Ann (Crawford) Knight, she was born June 28, 1972 in Washington, PA.

She enjoyed shopping and spending time with her family and friends.

Surviving...

Apr 8, 2021

James Terry Zerfoss, 69, of Indiana, PA, formerly of Nolo, PA, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021 in the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The son of James R. and Dollie M. (Reed) Zerfoss, he was born September 25, 1951 in Indiana, PA.

Mr. Zerfoss graduated from Saltsburg High School, Class of 1969...

Apr 6, 2021

Robert Wayne “Bob” Couch, of Indiana, went home to Jesus Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at the age of 82.

A son of the late William Wayne and Minnabel Agnes (Hawk) Couch, he was born May 15, 1938, in Cloe, Jefferson County.

Bob was known to be a soft spoken and loving man. He loved the...

Apr 4, 2021

Thomas James Knupp, 48, of Blairsville, PA (Burrell Twp.) passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021 in Fairfield Twp., Westmoreland Co., PA as the result of an ATV accident.

The son of Larry James Knupp and Cynthia (Moses) Knupp Jones, he was born January 31, 1973 in Latrobe, PA.

Tom graduated from Blairsville High School,...

Apr 1, 2021

Thomas Joel Kelly, Sr., 63, of Indiana, slipped away peacefully into the arms of Jesus Thursday, April 1, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family.

A son of the late John Thomas and Theda Mae (Berringer) Kelly, he was born April 22, 1957, in Indiana.

Tom was a veteran of the United States Army...

Mar 30, 2021

Irena I. “Irene” Syty, passed away in the early hours of Tuesday, March 30, 2021.

She was born on Jan. 1, 1945 in Harbin, China, to Ivan and Marina Syty.

Both of her parents were descendants of old-regime emigrants from Russia. Her parents met and married while attending university in Prague, Czechoslovakia.

Her...

Mar 29, 2021

Eleanor B. (Fiffick) Hirko, 91, Black Lick, PA passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021 at her home.

She was born to the late Andrew T. Fiffick, Sr., a Justice of the Peace and coal mining engineer and Anna E. (Anderko) Fiffick, a homemaker, on March 12, 1930 in Fifficktown, Cambria Co., PA.

Eleanor married...

Mar 28, 2021

Barbara M. “Barb” (Bloom) Bearer, 94, of Blairsville, PA, formerly of Patton, passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021 at her home in Burrell Township, Indiana County, PA.

Barb was born December 9, 1926 in Ebensburg, the daughter of Griffith and Vernita (Sharbaugh) Bloom.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Mar 28, 2021

Barry Wilson Pittman, 51, suddenly passed away in Blairsville, PA on Sunday, March 28, 2021.

He is survived by his husband of 7 years, Mark Pittman, a brother, Clifford Carter of Florida, two sisters, Jeannie Carter of Florida, Jennifer Crews (Scott) of Virginia, three nieces, Michal Ann Carter (Christian) of Florida, Cecelia Peace (Jason) of Virginia, and...