Obituaries
Roger L. Edder
Nov 23, 2024
Roger Lynn Edder, 74, of Rochester Mills, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.
A son of the late Roy Glenn Edder, Jr. and Janet Marie (Jones) Edder, Roger was born Sunday, March 26, 1950, in New Kensington.
Roger was a 1969 graduate of Kiski Area High School and attended the...
Michael J. Fortunato
Nov 21, 2024
Michael J. Fortunato, 101, a lifelong resident of Blairsville, PA passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024, in Redstone Highlands, Greensburg, PA.
The son of Edward and Philomena (Petti) Fortunato, he was born May 12, 1923, in Blairsville, PA.
Mr. Fortunato graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1942 and from Robert Morris Business School (Robert Morris University) in 1949 with a...
Bonnie L Protz
Nov 20, 2024
Bonnie Lee (Blystone) Protz, 80, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, in The Gardens, Indiana, PA.
The daughter of Charles and Ora Mae (Libengood) Blystone, she was born on August 23, 1944, in Pittsburgh PA.
Bonnie was a graduate of Blairsville High School, Class of 1962.
Shortly after graduating from high school and passing the Civil Service exam,...
Dora B. Kelly
Nov 20, 2024
Dora Blanche Kelly, 90, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, in The Villages of Maple Heights, Ebensburg, PA.
The daughter of Joseph L. and Myrtle P. (Elwood) Kelly, she was born February 14, 1934, in Bolivar, PA.
Dora was employed at Blairsville Machine Products, retiring after 34 years.
Surviving is her niece, Dorothy Walkinshaw, of Valrico, FL.
In addition to...
Pearl A. Pyer
Nov 19, 2024
Pearl A. Pyer, 94, of Homer City, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, at Maple Valley Personal Care Home.
A daughter of the late August Klash, Sr. and Gladys H. (Albright) Klash, she was born Monday, Sept. 1, 1930, in Coral.
Pearl was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Homer City. For many years, she was a cashier at...
Michele M. Muir
Nov 14, 2024
Michele Marie Muir, 72, of Seward, PA passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at her home.
The daughter of James E. and Frances M. (Boogher) Wagner, she was born on October 28, 1952, in Indiana, PA.
Michele graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1970 and Cambria Rowe Business School with an associate’s degree. She worked in accounting at Day...
Neil H. Gray
Nov 14, 2024
Neil Hood Gray, 93, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Blairsville, PA, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024, in Fair Oaks Senior Living, Pittsburgh.
The son of Andrew H. and Susan (Hood) Gray, he was born on January 4, 1931, in Colver, Cambria County, PA.
For 35 years, Neil worked at Torrance State Hospital until his retirement in 1985.
Neil was a former member...
David N. Halldin
Nov 13, 2024
David Neil Halldin, 54, of Homer City, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, at his home.
A son of Arthur and Shelby “Linda” L. (Tomb) Halldin, he was born July 29, 1970, in Indiana.
For 24 years, David worked at Specialty Bar Products Co., where he was a machinist. He was a member of the Red Barn Sportsmen’s Club and enjoyed hunting...
Betty Lou Libengood
Nov 13, 2024
Betty Lou Libengood, 89, of Blairsville passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, in St. Andrew’s Village, Indiana, PA.
The daughter of Lester and Sadie (Critchfield) Libengood, she was born December 13, 1934, in Strangford, Burrell Township, Indiana County.
Betty graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1952.
She enjoyed spending time with her family and sewing.
Surviving are two sisters, Beula “Bea” Rinaldi...
Gregory L. Hutton
Nov 12, 2024
Gregory Lee Hutton, 57, of Monaca, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, in Cranberry.
A son of the late Leland R. and Mildred Emma Louise (Shupe) Hutton, Greg was born Aug. 23, 1967, in Indiana.
Greg was a 1985 graduate of Marion Center High School and proudly served his country as a Military Police Officer in the U.S. Army. Greg worked at...
Alexandra D. Molnar
Nov 11, 2024
Alexandra Diane Molnar, 28, of Greensburg, PA (formerly of Edinboro), passed away surrounded by her family and closest friend on November 11th, 2024, in University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center, Willoughby, Ohio.
Alexandra was born on September 3rd, 1996, in Erie, PA to Gregory Paul and Margaret Diane (Craft) Molnar.
She was a graduate of General McLane High School, Class of...
John V. Petrarca
Nov 10, 2024
John Vincent Petrarca, 94, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024, in Loyalhanna Care Center Senior Suites, Latrobe, PA.
The son of John and Jennie (Petrarca) Petrarca, he was born November 25, 1929, and raised in Blairsville, PA.
John graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1947. He worked for Blairsville Machine Products, retiring in 1994 after 46 ½...
Catherine "Kay" E. (Pickerd) Wiggins
Nov 9, 2024
Catherine “Kay” E. (Pickerd) Wiggins, 88, of Indiana, passed away on Saturday Nov. 9, 2024, at her home.
A daughter of the late David John and Edith (Forninger) Pickerd, Kay was born Oct. 21, 1936, in Brush Valley.
Kay was a member of the Ferguson Bible Church in Indiana. For 35 years, she was employed at Season-All Industries. Following her retirement from...
Barbara L. Fertal
Nov 2, 2024
Barbara Lee (May) Fertal, 73, of Blairsville, PA, (Derry Twp.) passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loved ones.
The daughter of Thomas J. and Arlene (Burkhart) May, she was born January 27, 1951 in Johnstown, PA.
Mrs. Fertal graduated from United High School, Class of 1969 and was a member of Hebron Lutheran Church, Blairsville,...
Jeffrey J. Weber, Sr.
Nov 1, 2024
Jeffrey Jay Weber, Sr., 63, of Indiana, passed away Friday, Nov. 1, 2024.
A son of Alan and Patricia (Burke) Weber, Jeff was born Dec. 25, 1960, in Brooklyn, NY.
For 17 years, he was employed at Smith Coal and Oil, formerly known as Indiana Fuel and Oil as a truck driver, a job which he loved. In Jeff’s spare time, he enjoyed spending time...
Neal McGinnis
Oct 29, 2024
Neal McGinnis, 91, of Indiana, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, in the comfort of his home.
The son of the late Edward and Florence (Delacour) McGinnis, he was born Nov. 24, 1932, in Tidal.
After school, Neal began working alongside his father, running heavy equipment. In 1955, he started work as a laborer with L&D/Dill Construction, until retiring in June 1995....
Lorena A. Overman
Oct 27, 2024
Lorena Ann (Fisher) Overman, 79, of Homer City, passed away Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Beacon Ridge.
A daughter of the late Wayne and Lorena (Michael) Fisher, she was born Oct. 17, 1945, in Indiana.
Lorena was a graduate of Laura Lamar High School. She was a homemaker and a longtime caregiver. Lorena was a loving mother and grandmother. She loved caring...
Salimay Bowser
Oct 22, 2024
Salimay Bowser, 50, of Elderton, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, at her home.
A daughter of Carl and Mary Schmidtchen Mochak, she was born July 16, 1974, in Sarver.
Salimay was a graduate of Freeport High School and was a Bible student at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Kittanning. She most recently worked at Giant Eagle. Salimay enjoyed watching...
John M. Deyarmin Jr.
Oct 17, 2024
John Melvin Deyarmin, Jr., 75, of Blairsville, PA (West Wheatfield Twp.) passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at home.
The son of John M. Deyarmin, Sr. and Evelyn S. (Beard) Deyarmin, he was born on July 1, 1949 in Cramer, PA.
John was a graduate of United High School, Class of 1968 and a veteran of the US Army.
He spent his...
Shirley R. McLaughlin
Oct 14, 2024
Shirley Roselyn McLaughlin, 90, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024, in The Grove at Latrobe, Latrobe, PA.
The daughter of Orlando C. and Grace (Johnston) McLaughlin, she was born October 7, 1934, in Cowanshannock Twp, Armstrong Co., PA.
After graduating high school, Shirley worked as a licensed practical nurse at Torrance State Hospital for 35 years, retiring in...
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