Jan 7, 2020

Mary Lou McDonald, 84, of Blairsville, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

She was the daughter of John and Elizabeth McGonell; she was born in Pittsburgh, PA on October 6, 1935.

Mary was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville.

She enjoyed...

Jan 7, 2020

Brian Anthony Torok, 44, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 in UPMC Montefiore, Pittsburgh, PA.

He was the son of Randall A. Torok, Sr. and Edna Mae (Reeger) Torok; he was born in Latrobe, PA on August 30, 1975.

Brian was a graduate of United High School, Class of 1995 and...

Jan 6, 2020

Kenneth M. Baker, 90, of Blairsville, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020 in the Communities at Indian Haven, Indiana, PA.

He was the son of Robert M. Baker and Edna (Lockard) Baker; he was born in Homer City, PA on November 3, 1929.

Ken was a member of the First Baptist Church, Blairsville. He...

Jan 2, 2020

Mark Rodney Wallbaum, 63, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.), passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020 in his home.

He was the son of Joseph W. Wallbaum and Marie (Piper) Wallbaum Liebel, he was born in Latrobe, Pennsylvania on April 6, 1956.

Mark was a graduate of Derry Area High School, Class of 1975. He...

Dec 30, 2019

George I. Marshall, 89, of Clarksburg, PA passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019 in St. Andrew’s Village, Indiana, PA.

The son of Stuart and Mary (Speedy) Marshall, he was born January 3, 1930 in Conemaugh Twp., Indiana Co., PA.

Mr. Marshall was a member of Ebenezer Presbyterian Church, Lewisville, where he was a ruling...

Dec 28, 2019

Janet E. (Shaffer) Luther, 87, of New Florence, PA passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2019 in Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, PA.

The daughter of Charles and Mary (Baumgardner) Shaffer, she was born October 4, 1932 in Paint Twp., Somerset Co., PA.

Janet was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Indiana, she was...

Dec 18, 2019

Alfred Leroy King, 84, of Blairsville, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 in Excela Health Latrobe Hospital.

He was a son of Raymond King and Mabel F. (Oaks) Palmer.  He was born in Blairsville, PA on August 21, 1935.

Alfred was a Psychiatric Aide at Torrance State Hospital for 41 years until his retirement...

Dec 15, 2019

Ruby L. (Leatherwood) Harbaugh Fumea, 90, of Blairsville, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019 in Beacon Ridge Nursing Home, Indiana.

The daughter of Clifford Leatherwood and Zelma (Matthews) Leatherwood, she was born in Sevierville, Tennessee on March 9, 1929.

Ruby was a member of Wesley Methodist Church in Virginia for many years.She enjoyed gardening,...

Nov 27, 2019

Virginia, “Ginny” L. (Hodder) Norberg, 72, of Allison Park, PA, formerly of Blairsville, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in UPMC Passavant, McCandless, Pittsburgh, PA.

The daughter of Gerald Hodder and Louise (Raymer) Hodder, she was born in East McKeesport, PA on April 7, 1947

Ginny was a faithful member of The United Presbyterian...

Nov 27, 2019

John M. “Jack” Jennings, Jr., 81, of Derry, PA passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.

The son of John M. Jennings, Sr. and Alberta (Hogue) Jennings, he was born December 25, 1937 in Coral, PA.

Jack attended Hillside United Methodist Church, Derry, PA.

He liked...

Nov 25, 2019

Nancy “Liebel” O’Hara, 99, of Blairsville (Derry Twp.), passed away on Monday, November 25, 2019 in Greensburg Care Center, Greensburg.

The daughter of John Liebel and Eva McDowell, she was born in Derry Twp., on April 10, 1920.

Nancy was a graduate of Derry Area High School. She was a cook at Torrance State Hospital...

Nov 22, 2019

Glenn Franklin Phillips, 62, of Blairsville, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2019 at Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana.

He was the son of Kenneth Phillips and Florence Saxion Phillips. He was born in Kittanning, PA on January 3, 1957.

Glenn was a Staff Sargent in the United States Air Force where he specialized in...

Nov 14, 2019

Diana Lynne Douds, 35, of Derry, PA passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019.

The daughter of Robert A. Douds and Cheryl L. (Paynter) Weimer, she was born June 14, 1984 in Latrobe, PA.

Diana graduated from Homer Center High School, Class of 2002 and worked for Big League Haircuts, Indiana.  Cutting hair was her...

Nov 11, 2019

Stephen Joseph Evanick, 92, of Blairsville passed away on Monday, November 11 th , 2019 in his daughter’s home surrounded by his loving family.

The son of Joseph Evanick and Ella Sullivan Evanick, he was born in Center Twp., PA on December 15, 1926.

He was a member of SS Simon and Jude Catholic Church,...

Nov 5, 2019

Annabell Mikesell Auen, 93, of Blairsville passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 in her home surrounded by her family.

The daughter of Augustus B. Mikesell and Lucretia (Mahan) Mikesell, she was born in Livermore, PA on May 8, 1926.

She is a graduate of Saltsburg High School Class of 1943. She was a member...

Nov 1, 2019

Rita Grace (Silvis) Walther, 89, of Blairsville (Derry Twp.), gently fell into the arms of her Jesus on Friday, November 1, 2019 in Loyalhanna Care Center, Latrobe.

The beloved daughter of Raymond G. Silvis and Gladys M. (Brownley) Silvis, she was born in Dubois, PA on January 12, 1930.

Rita graduated from Bradford High School,...

Oct 21, 2019

Larry Barnhart, 70, of Blairsville passed away Monday, October 21, 2019 in the arms of his loving wife, Dolores at their home.

He was the son of Samuel Barnhart and Helen Prosco Barnhart, he was born in Blairsville, PA on their family farm on August 31, 1949.

Larry was a graduate of Derry Area High...

Oct 14, 2019

John Neil Kelly, 84, of Blairsville, PA, formerly of Curwensville, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019 in his home.

The son of Owen P. Kelly and Helen Williams Kelly, he was born in Curwensville, PA on September 23, 1935.

He worked for A & P in retail sales until his retirement in 1982. He...

Oct 11, 2019

Clyde Howard Tunstall, Sr., 75, of Bradenville, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2019 in the Westmoreland Manor, Greensburg.

The son of William Tunstall and Dorothy Auman McCabe, he was born February 4, 1944 in Blairsville, PA.

Clyde Worked as a security guard for Allied Security until his retirement in 2011.

He was...

Oct 7, 2019

Esther Mae Campbell, 95, of Blairsville, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2019 in Country Living Personal Care Home, Blairsville.

The daughter of Elmer A. and Lillian (Vatter) Campbell, she was born December 23, 1923 in Indiana, PA.

Esther worked at Torrance State Hospital as a social worker until her retirement in 1983.

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