Nov 28, 2020

Bessie Clara Layton, 78, of Aultman, passed away Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, at her home.

A daughter of the late Arley and Lillian Markel Shaffer, she was born June 13, 1942, in Center Township, Indiana County.

Mrs. Layton was a housekeeper. She enjoyed crocheting, gardening and reading spiritual books. Mrs. Layton loved to laugh and...

Nov 28, 2020

Irene Stile, 79, of Indiana, passed away Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020.

A daughter of the late Edward L. and Florence M. McGinnis, she was born Feb. 16, 1941 in Chickasaw, Armstrong County.

Mrs. Stile attended the Indiana Alliance Church, where she taught Sunday school for 35 years. She also taught Bible school and was a...

Nov 28, 2020

Kimberly Ann Shirley Nicklow, 42, of Indiana, passed away Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, at her home.

A daughter of James and Vonnie Davis Shirley, she was born Dec. 26, 1977 in Indiana.

Kimberly was a 1996 graduate of Indiana High School and was an accountant at Luther Ford. She loved darts, being a founding member...

Nov 28, 2020

Jean Ann (DePree) Beaumariage, 78, of New Derry, PA passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Excela Health Latrobe Area Hospital, Latrobe, PA.

The daughter of Eugene V. and Irene C. (Sofranko) DePree, she was born August 2, 1942 in Latrobe, PA.

Mrs. Beaumariage was a member of Logos Christian Fellowship, Loyalhanna, and prior...

Nov 27, 2020

Vanessa Faith Chisolm, newborn infant, died on November 27, 2020 in UPMC Magee Women’s Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

She was the infant daughter of Julian C. Chisolm and Abigail D. Rager both of New Florence.

Vanessa is survived by her parents, Julian C. Chisolm and Abigail D. Rager both of New Florence; maternal grandparents, Wade and...

Nov 24, 2020

Grace Elaine Chaplin, 80, of Indiana, PA, died on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 in St. Andrews Village, Indiana.

She was the daughter of Frank Chaplin and Grace E. (Shrum) Chaplin; born in Clarksburg, PA on July 9, 1940.

She was a graduate of Saltsburg Area High school, Class of 1958. She then worked as an...

Nov 19, 2020

James L. Good, 90, of Clarksburg, died suddenly on November 19, 2020 in UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh after a fall. He was married to Mary Ann (Krcelic) Good for 70 1/2 years who preceded him in death in June of 2020.

He was the son of George L. and Melvina H. (Cole) Good and was born on...

Nov 18, 2020

Edgar L. “Montie” Miller, 84, of Indiana, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020 at the Kittanning Care Center.

The son of the late Clark Miller and Marjorie (Miller) Stuchul, Montie was born on June 2, 1936 in Indiana.

Montie grew up on a farm in Washington Township where he was a member of the Plum...

Nov 18, 2020

William “Bud” Edward Windows, 81, of Aultman, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020, at the Armstrong County Memorial Hospital.

A son of the late Samuel and Suzanna Hensel Windows, he was born July 18, 1939 in Indiana.

William attended Calvary Baptist Church. He was retired from R&P Coal Company and...

Nov 16, 2020

Alexander Zona, Jr., 97, of Blairsville, died on Monday November 16, 2020 in the Communities at Indian Haven.

He was the son of Alexander Zona, Sr., and Emma (Balough) Zona; he was born in Clarksburg, PA April 4, 1923.

He was a member of the Ebenezer Presbyterian Church and a former member of the Blairsville...

Nov 16, 2020

James Thomas Bender “Mr. B”, 77, of Blairsville, died peacefully on Monday, November 16, 2020 in his home.

He was the son of John Bender and Julia (Molnar) Bender; he was born in Homer City, PA on April 11, 1943.

Jim, more affectionately known as “Mr. B.” or “Uncle Jim” as many of you knew...

Nov 8, 2020

William Boyd Waltemire, 86, of Black Lick, died on Sunday, November 8, 2020 in Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana.

He was the son of Wellington Cameron and Tillie M. (Davis) Waltemire; he was born in Littletown, PA on May 17, 1934.

William was the last surviving member of his family.

He is preceded...

Oct 28, 2020

Edith Mae (Lockard) Lawson, 90, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Beacon Ridge, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Lester G. and Viola M. (Miller) Lockard, she was born October 19, 1930 in Indiana County, PA.

Mrs. Lawson was a faithful attender of the Black Lick Free Methodist Church.

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Oct 27, 2020

Randy Glenn Weiss, 67, of Clarksburg, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

A son of Glenn and Jean Smyers Weiss, he was born June 26, 1953, in Indiana.

For over 30 years, Randy was employed by Community Craftsmen Contractors. He enjoyed woodworking, hunting and spending time with his golden retriever,...

Oct 26, 2020

Mary Josephine (Hudak) Moffa, 82, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.

The daughter of George and Mary (Gumbita) Hudak, she was born December 10, 1937 in Latrobe, PA.

Mrs. Moffa graduated from Derry Twp. High School, Class of 1955 and was a...

Oct 26, 2020

Dorothy Louise (Hughes) Kirkland, 89, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.

The daughter of Kenneth and Helen I. (Hunter) Hughes, she was born June 17, 1931 in Derry, PA.

Dorothy worked along with her husband, Paul, at their business, Kirkland Auto Repair,...

Oct 24, 2020

John Charles Battick, 71, of Ernest, passed away Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, at his home.

A son of the late John and Sarah Lance Battick, he was born Oct. 25, 1948, in Indiana.

John was a 1967 graduate of Marion Center High School. He later attended the Community College of Westmoreland County. He proudly served...

Oct 21, 2020

Wilfred “Russ” Levi Messenger, III, 65, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg, PA.

The son of Wilfred L. Messenger, II and Joan (Malm) Levelle, he was born August 12, 1955 in Erie, PA.

Russ graduated from the Computer Learning Center with honors which led to...

Oct 21, 2020

Richard Michael “Rick” Drawl, Sr., 79, of State College, PA passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at his home.

The son of Michael Leon “Bing” Drawl, Sr. and Josephine Ann “Dolly” (Prato) Drawl, he was born June 25, 1941 in Tide, PA.

Rick worked for Global Integrated Systems before his retirement.

He...

Oct 20, 2020

Edith Mae (Friend) Heckathorn, 82, of Blairsville, (Derry Twp.) went to meet the lord on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, in her home.

She is the daughter of Ed Friend and Clemma (Pilgrim) Friend; she was born in Summit, Arkansas on February 24, 1938.

She left behind a legacy unlike any other. In her free time,...