Obituaries
Dorothy Mae (Wissinger) Olechoveski
Jan 6, 2025
Dorothy Mae (Wissinger) Olechoveski, 99, of Indiana, passed away Monday, Jan. 6, 2025 at St. Andrew’s Village.
The daughter of the late Alden B. and Mary Ellen M. (Holmes) Wissinger, she was born Sept. 14, 1925, in Indiana.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alex in 1997.
Per Dorothy's wishes, all viewings, services and interment are private.
Carl Wendel Thompson, Sr.
Jan 5, 2025
Carl Wendel Thompson, Sr., 81, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) died on Sunday, January 5, 2025, in Independence Health System Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.
The son of Carson W. and Anna M. (Compton) Thompson, he was born May 14, 1943, in Black Lick, PA.
Carl was a graduate of Blairsville High School, Class of 1961.
He worked in the coal mines until his...
Faye Ann (McCune) Trimble
Jan 5, 2025
Faye Ann Trimble, 84, of Indiana, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at her home surrounded by her daughters.
The daughter of the late Ralph E. and Mildred O. (Foster) McCune, she was born Jan. 17, 1940, in Blairsville. Mrs. Trimble was a 1958 graduate of Blairsville High School. After graduation she worked at GC Murphy...
Alberta G. Blystone
Jan 4, 2025
Alberta Gertrude (Stiles) Blystone, 94, of Blairsville, PA (Burrell Twp.) died on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.
The daughter of Gilbert and Nettie (Starry) Stiles, she was born on October 11, 1930, in Homer City, PA.
She worked at the former Cribbs Nursing Home (Beacon Manor) as a nurse’s aide.
Alberta loved her family and enjoyed those...
John F. Burke, Jr.
Jan 2, 2025
John Francis Burke, Jr., 62, of New Kensington, PA, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, in Platinum Ridge Center for Rehabilitation and Healing, Brackenridge, PA.
The son of John F. Burke, Sr. and Helen T. (Carey) Burke, he was born March 11, 1962, in Upper Darby, PA.
John was an electric technician.
Surviving is his wife, Shara (Fluke) Burke of New Kensington.
Family...
Rheta (Downey) Bricillo
Jan 2, 2025
Rheta (Downey) Bricillo, 75, of Olmsted, OH, formerly Indiana, PA, passed away on Thursday January 2, 2025, at her home. Born on February 26, 1949 in Indiana, Rheta is survived by her two sons Gino Bricillo, Carmen Bricillo and his wife, Megan; two grandchildren Rilyn and Luca; sister Ruth McCullough and many loving nieces and nephews. She was preceded in...
William "Bill" R. Welch
Jan 2, 2025
William “Bill” R. Welch, 80, of Indiana, passed away Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025 at his home, in the arms of his beloved wife, surrounded by his loving family and devoted caregivers. He will remain in everyone’s hearts as a kind, loving, impatient, quick-witted man who never met a stranger or left anyone without a smile.
Bill was born in Indiana and...
Carole M. Cessna Lebbano
Dec 31, 2024
Carole Marie (McCrady) Cessna Lebbano, 87, of Indiana, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born Carole Marie McCrady on July 9, 1937 in Homer City. Her parents were William and Ruth (Bennett) McCrady. She lived her whole life in Indiana County.
Carole worked as a self-employed beautician, as she cared for her...
Todd F. Mitchell
Dec 26, 2024
Todd Franklin Mitchell, 47, of Blairsville, PA (Burrell Twp.) passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024, in Independence Health System Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.
The son of Harold D. and Martha B. (Steiner) Mitchell, he was born on April 19, 1977, in Johnstown, PA.
Todd graduated from United High School, Class of 1995 and was employed by Ron Anthony Wood Products.
He enjoyed...
Paul E. Rekitt
Dec 23, 2024
Paul Eric Rekitt, 79, of Erie, PA formerly of Blairsville, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024, at Walnut Creek Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Erie, PA.
The son of Alfred and Anna A. (Trojanovich) Rekitt, he was born on October 26, 1945, in Erie, PA.
Surviving is his wife of 47 years, Janet E. (Zerfoss) Rekitt, whom he married on May 19,...
Becky Rae Halberg
Dec 21, 2024
Becky Rae (Curry) Halberg, 70, of De Lancey, PA died on Saturday, December 21, 2024, in Aultman Hospital, Canton, OH.
The daughter of Ralston and Sara M. (Means) Curry, she was born on August 23, 1954, in Punxsutawney, PA.
Becky was a graduate of Punxsutawney High School, Class of 1972. For more than 20 years she worked as a bookkeeper for the...
Daniel Robert Shacreaw
Dec 21, 2024
Daniel Robert Shacreaw, 35, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at home surrounded by his wife, son, and beloved companion.
The son of Robert Shacreaw and Kimberly (Elliott) Swiencki, he was born on February 3, 1989, in Latrobe, PA.
Dan was a graduate of Blairsville High School, Class of 2007 and worked as a road superintendent and...
Donna Lou Soler
Dec 15, 2024
Donna Lou (Weik) Soler, 90, of Clarksburg, PA died on Sunday, December 15, 2024, in St. Andrew’s Village, Indiana, PA.
The daughter of Dennler C. and Anna Martha (Dixon) Weik, she was born on December 5, 1934, in Livermore, PA.
Donna was a graduate of Saltsburg High School, Class of 1955. She worked at Robertshaw Fulton Company, Indiana for 10 years, retiring...
William Lee Hoyman, Jr.
Dec 14, 2024
William Lee Hoyman, Jr., 55, of Armagh, PA (East Wheatfield Twp.) passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at home.
The son of William L. Hoyman, Sr. and Gloria J. (Sherba) Hoyman, he was born on January 24, 1969, in Latrobe, PA.
Bill was an auto mechanic and loved to work on cars. He enjoyed playing his guitar, riding his side by...
Daniel R. "Bob" Madey
Dec 13, 2024
Daniel R. “Bob” Madey, 91, of Clune, PA (Young Twp.) passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.
The son of Roman and Pauline (Skuba) Madey, he was born July 4, 1933, in Clune, PA.
Bob was a veteran of the US Air Force. He later held a management position at Robertshaw Controls, retiring in 1991.
He was...
F. Caroline Miller
Dec 12, 2024
F. Caroline (Richards) Miller, 83, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024, in the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.
The daughter of Thomas A. and Jane C. (Smith) Richards, she was born December 13, 1940, in Latrobe, PA.
Caroline graduated from Derry High School, Class of 1959. She was an aide at Torrance State Hospital for 32 years...
June R. Hogue
Dec 10, 2024
June Rose (Shirley) Hogue, 100, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, in St. Andrew’s Village, Indiana, PA.
The daughter of Porter Dewey Shirley and Corabel Irma (Neil) Shirley Moore, she was born July 6, 1924, in Derry, PA.
June became a member of the Blairsville Free Methodist Church in 1949 where she taught Sunday School and Christian Youth...
Stanley M. "Chappy" Chaplin
Dec 8, 2024
Stanley McKay “Chappy” Chaplin, 88, of Indiana, PA (formerly of Clarksburg) passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024, in St. Andrew’s Village, Indiana.
The son of Frank and Grace E. (Shrum) Chaplin, he was born on July 9, 1936, in Clarksburg, PA where he lived most of his life.
He started his married life at a farm in Clarksburg that was filled...
Regan L. Robertson
Nov 28, 2024
Regan Lynn Robertson, 74, of Armagh, PA (West Wheatfield Twp.) passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.
The son of Robert Robertson and Jean (Henderson) Pahach, he was born October 30, 1950, in Johnstown, PA.
Regan graduated from Laurel Valley High School, Class of 1968. He was employed by Local 66 as an operating engineer...
Marney B. Mortimer
Nov 26, 2024
Marney Beth (Dolan) Mortimer, 55, of Peachtree, GA (formerly of Blairsville) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 surrounded by her loving husband and children.
The daughter of Patrick D. Dolan, Sr. and Joy Lee (Matthews) Dolan, she was born June 18, 1969, in Indiana, PA.
Marney attended Derry Area High School. She devoted her life to caring for her family...
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