Obituaries

Dorothy Bernadette Costello

Dorothy Bernadette Costello

Sep 1, 2020

Dorothy Bernadette Costello, 85, of Coral, PA died on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

She was the daughter of Steve Costello and Elizabeth (Smiley) Costello; she was born in Brush Valley, PA on September 6, 1934.

Dorothy loved her dogs, and enjoyed going to bingo, the casino, and eating at...

John "Jack" Joseph Shaw

John "Jack" Joseph Shaw

Aug 30, 2020

John “Jack” Joseph Shaw, 67 of Blairsville, PA died on Sunday, August 30, 2020 in his home.

He was the son of Gower T. Shaw and Anna F. (Reff) Shaw; he was born in Waterloo, NY on March 27, 1953.

John was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville and St....

Curtis Lewis Bates

Curtis Lewis Bates

Aug 30, 2020

Curtis Lewis Bates, 57, of Robinson, PA died on Sunday, August 30, 2020 in his home.

He was the son of Marvin Bates and Suzanne M. (Hamlyn) Bates; he was born in Niagara Falls, NY on April 23, 1963.

Curtis enjoyed fishing, reading books, looking at classic cars, camping and going on cruise ships.  He...

Gina Marie Lehman

Gina Marie Lehman

Aug 27, 2020

Gina Marie (Marano) Lehman, 46, of Homer City, PA, died on Thursday, August 27, 2020 in her home.

She was the daughter of Salvatore Marano and Elizabeth (Pagliaro) Marano; she was born in Indiana, PA on September 6, 1973.

Gina was a graduate of Homer Center High School, Class of 1991. She earned her Bachelor...

Kirk M. Stewart

Kirk M. Stewart

Aug 23, 2020

Kirk Moorhead Stewart, 79, of Greensburg, formerly of Indiana, passed away Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.

A son of the late Wendell and Helen Moorhead Stewart, he was born March 9, 1941, in Indiana.

Kirk was a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania and had been employed by Seagram’s, as a...

Ruby L. Kwisnek

Ruby L. Kwisnek

Aug 19, 2020

Ruby L. (Sharp) Kwisnek, 94, of Clarksburg, PA passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Francis Clyde and Lottie E. (Cary) Sharp, she was born June 25, 1926 in Black Lick Twp., Indiana Co., PA.

Mrs. Kwisnek was a member of Ebenezer Presbyterian Church,...

Nicholas Allen Clement

Nicholas Allen Clement

Aug 17, 2020

Nicholas “Nick” Allen Clement, 20, of Saltsburg, PA, passed away unexpectedly Monday, August 17th, 2020 in UPMC-Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

He was the son of Anthony O. Clement and Tabatha R. (Bell) Brock; he was born in Kortrijk, Belgium on September 10th, 1999.

Nick was a graduate of Saltsburg Junior Senior High School class of...

Doris B. Mcginnis

Doris B. Mcginnis

Aug 14, 2020

Doris B. (Spence) McGinnis, 89, of Indiana, passed away on Friday, August, 14, 2020 in Indiana Regional Medical Center.

She was the daughter of Russell Spence and Gladys (Johnston) Spence; she was born on May 6, 1931 in Wilkinsburg, PA and was raised in Indiana, PA.

Doris was a member of Center Presbyterian Church, Creekside,...

Florence J. Davis

Florence J. Davis

Aug 9, 2020

Florence Jane Davis, 89, of Indiana, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

A daughter of the late Robert M. and Adele M. Vieard Stiffler, she was born Sept. 13, 1930, in Ernest.

Florence was a homemaker and a devout Christian. She enjoyed...

Robert Lyndale Walker

Robert Lyndale Walker

Aug 4, 2020

Robert Lyndale Walker, 83, of Center Township, died Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020, at his home.

He was born Nov. 3, 1936 in Center Township, a son of the late George W. and Mary M. Stiles Walker.

Lyndale graduated from Laura Lamar High School (Homer Center) in 1954. On Jan. 8, 1958, he married Mary Jean...

Edward Mileff

Edward Mileff

Aug 3, 2020

Edward Mileff , 91, of Indiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 3, 2020 at Charles Morris Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Pittsburgh, PA.

Born on June 29, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan, he was the only child of Nadia and Vasil Mileff.

Edward received a B.Sc. in Physical Education from the University of Oklahoma in...

Martin Lee Plunkett

Martin Lee Plunkett

Aug 1, 2020

Martin Lee Plunkett, 53, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020.

The son of George and Mary M. (Borlie) Plunkett, he was born August 7, 1966 in Johnstown, PA.

Marty was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church.

He graduated from Blairsville High School and received his...

Judith Elaine Buggey

Judith Elaine Buggey

Jul 31, 2020

Judith Elaine (Fillhart) Buggey, 78, of Homer City, PA, died on Friday July 31, 2020 in her home.

She was the daughter of Phillip Fillhart and Blanche (Alexander) Fillhart; she was born in Indiana, PA on August 11, 1941.

Judy was a member of Creekside United Methodist Church. She worked for First Commonwealth as a...

Robert D. Marasco

Robert D. Marasco

Jul 27, 2020

Robert “Bob” D. Marasco, 74, of Shelocta, passed away Monday, July 27, 2020, at his home.

A son of the late Robert F. and Betty Marasco, he was born September 15, 1945, in Indiana.

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Carolyn Jean Anthony

Carolyn Jean Anthony

Jul 26, 2020

Carolyn Jean (Womble) Anthony, 75, of Blairsville, PA died on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at her home.

She was the daughter of Lawrence Womble and Laura F. (Hammond) Womble; she was born in Chapel Hill, NC on April 11, 1945.

Carolyn was a member of Independent Baptist Church in Blairsville and the United States Daughters...

William Leroy Beighley

William Leroy Beighley

Jul 26, 2020

William Leroy Beighley, 73, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at his home.

The son of George Beighley and Barbara (Marts) Beighley, he was born November 26, 1946 in West Lebanon, PA.

Mr. Beighley worked for more than 40 years as a machinist at Blairsville Machine Products, Blairsville.

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William F. "Bill" Von Sennet, Ii

William F. "Bill" Von Sennet, Ii

Jul 26, 2020

William (Bill) F. Von Sennet, II, 78, of Derry Township, Husband, Man of God, went home to be with Jesus, his Lord and Savior, on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at UPMC East Hospital in Monroeville, PA.

Born December 9, 1941 (2 days after Pearl Harbor) the middle child of Genevieve (Dwyer) and David J. Von Sennet in...

Wayne Clarence Weimer

Wayne Clarence Weimer

Jul 25, 2020

Wayne C. Weimer, 72, of Strongstown, PA passed away peacefully Saturday night, July 25, 2020, with his boys by his side at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

Anyone who knew Wayne well knows how much of his life and career (most of which was spent at Ebensburg Center) was dedicated to caring for others.

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Richard R. Treese, Jr.

Richard R. Treese, Jr.

Jul 23, 2020

Richard “Bucky” Treese, Jr., 36, of Indiana, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020.

The son of the late Richard R. Treese, Sr. and Susan E. (Mell) Shaffer-Blatt, he was born Oct. 13, 1983, in Indiana.

Bucky was a member of the ROTC while in high school. He enjoyed fishing and country music, but above all...

Leila Bass

Leila Bass

Jul 20, 2020

Leila (Williams) Bass, 86, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Monday, July 20, 2020 at her home.

The daughter of James H. and Mamie L. (Gibson) Williams, she was born October 3, 1933 in Bairdstown, PA.

Mrs. Bass was a member of Second Baptist Church, Blairsville.

She enjoyed puzzles, bingo, crocheting and spending...