Feb 9, 2021

On Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, Jean Clark went to be with her Lord.

The daughter of the late Joseph Earl and Ruth Corum Hocker, Jean was born Sept. 21, 1940 in Sewickley.

She grew up in Ambridge and graduated from Quaker Valley High School. After high school, Jean began the passion of her life; helping...

Feb 7, 2021

William “Bill” R. Helsley, Jr., 66, of West Lebanon, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at his home.

The son of the late William R. Sr., and Janet R. (Brockhoff) Helsley, he was born September 12, 1954 in Wilkinsburg.

Bill was a supervisor in the carpentry and paint shop at IUP.  He enjoyed boating,...

Feb 5, 2021

Deborah Sue (McGinnis) Horner, 53 of Mechanicsburg, PA passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021 in Blairsville, PA.

The daughter of William T. McGinnis and Susan M. (Hornberger) Bartosh, she was born December 14, 1967 in Butler, PA.

Deborah was a member of Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall, Mechanicsburg, PA.

She graduated from Derry...

Feb 2, 2021

Robert Afton Cravener, 95, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at his home.

The son of John E. and Emma M. (Campbell) Cravener, he was born August 25, 1925 in Black Lick, PA.

Mr. Cravener was a veteran of the Navy and worked for 37 years at Latrobe Foundry, retiring in...

Jan 30, 2021

Gene O. Fozard, 83, of Blairsville, PA died in Shadyside Hospital on January 30, 2021.  He was the son of Roberts and Elsie Fozard, Blairsville.  He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Myra L. Piper; his daughter, Renee Watson, her husband, Ross, and children, Ariel and Logan; his son, Scott Fozard, his wife, Stephanie, and...

Jan 29, 2021

Barbara Eileen (Mardis) Miller, 72, of Derry, died on Friday, January 29, 2021 in Twin Lakes Rehabilitation and Health Center, Greensburg.

She was the daughter of James Mardis and Esther (Steele) Mardis; she was born in Indiana, PA on February 19, 1948.

She enjoyed sewing, crafts, and making jewelry.

She is survived by...

Jan 29, 2021

John J. Castaldo, 55, of Robinson, died on Friday, January 29, 2021 in his home.

He is the son of Joseph J. and Patricia L. (Schultz) Castaldo; he was born in Troy, NY on March 5, 1965.

He enjoyed hunting, guns, and outdoor activities.

He was a truck driver for Clean Earth for...

Jan 26, 2021

David G. Libengood, 56, of Brenizer, died on January 26, 2021 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.

He was the son of Ronald G. Libengood and Mary J. (Pahel) Libengood; he was born in Indiana, PA on March 19, 1964.

Dave was a member of the White Eagles in Latrobe, and F & J in Derry....

Jan 22, 2021

Donald Ray Bowers 67, Indiana passed away peacefully at his home on January 22, 2021.

The son of John William Bowers and Ruth A. (Trimpey) Bowers.  He was born January 18, 1954 in Somerset, Pennsylvania where his family resided until the age of 5.  Don attended Somerset Elementary School prior to the family moving to Lewistown, Pennsylvania...

Jan 22, 2021

Gary D. Wolfe, 77, of Indiana, passed away Friday, January 22, 2021 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, as a result of a non-covid related illness.

A son of the late Herman and Nellie (Muckle) Wolfe, he was born August 12, 1943 and lived his entire life on the family farm.

Gary was a 1963 graduate...

Jan 21, 2021

J. Michael Reid, 59, of Saltsburg died on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at his home.

He was the son of John Neilson Reid and Janet L. (Duke) Reid; he was born in Indiana, PA on June 25, 1961.

He was a member of the Chapel of Hope in Black Lick where he served on all...

Jan 20, 2021

Mary Louise (Regina) Shearer, 96, of Blairsville (Brenizer) died on Wednesday January 20, 2021 in Excela Health Latrobe Hospital.

She was the daughter of Frank and Mary (Ocepek) Regina, Sr.; she was born in Claridge, PA on August 10, 1924.

She was a member of SS Simon & Jude Catholic Church in Blairsville and the...

Jan 17, 2021

Kenneth William Uber, 95, of Indiana, formerly of Blairsville, passed away Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. He was born March 7, 1925 in Blairsville to the late Carl and Anna (Hall) Uber.

Mr. Uber was a 1943 graduate of Indiana High School and a member of Grace United Methodist Church. He proudly served...

Jan 15, 2021

Patricia “Patty” Clawson, 64, of Coral, passed away Friday, January 15, 2021 at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

She was born April 13, 1956 in Indiana, and was the daughter of Noble and Ruth (Neese) Clawson.

Patty is survived by her brother William Clawson of Coral.

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

Jan 13, 2021

Margaret A. (Denkovich) Bly, 92, of Chambersburg, PA, formerly of Blairsville, PA, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Providence Place Chambersburg Memory Care Unit, Chambersburg, PA. after a long battle with alzheimer’s/dementia.

She was born October 8, 1928 in Nanty Glo, PA and was the daughter of Alex Denkovich Sr. and Theresa (Vrable) Denkovich.

Jan 12, 2021

Tammy Lynn Coursey, 56, of Blairsville, PA, died suddenly on Tuesday, January 12, 2020 in her home.

She was the daughter of James and MaryLou (Chappel) Shaffer; she was born in Indiana, PA on March 12, 1964.

She was an employee of Martins Food in Indiana, PA.

Tammy loved to craft and make...

Jan 11, 2021

Raven Afton Kunz-Bost, 33, of Blairsville, PA formerly of Riverside, CA, died on Monday January 11, 2021 in her home surrounded by her family.

She was the daughter of Brenda (Kruse) Aranda; she was born in Loma Linda, CA on February 25, 1987.

Raven was a 2005 graduate of Valley View High School, Moreno Valley,...

Jan 8, 2021

Ruth Helen Berry, 86, of Indiana, PA, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021, in her home, surrounded by her family.

She was born June 9, 1934, in Herne, Germany as Ruth Helene Scislowski, but the family name was later changed to Enger. Growing up in Germany during World War II, her childhood was full of many...

Jan 2, 2021

Joseph William Marinas, 60, of Indiana, passed away Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, at his home.

A son of Peter John and Helen Mae Adams Marinas, Joe was born Feb. 20, 1960, in Indiana.

Joe was a 1978 graduate of Indiana High School. He lived his entire life in Indiana. Joe was recently retired from Indiana...

Jan 2, 2021

M. Keith Dolan, 51, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021 in Conemaugh Memorial Hospital, Johnstown, PA.

The son of Joy L. (Matthews) Dolan and the late Patrick D. Dolan, Sr., he was born June 18, 1969 in Indiana, PA.

Keith graduated from Derry Area High School, Class of 1987 and was...