Feb 5, 2019

Richard Glenn Bost, 46, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at Belmont Community Hospital in Bellaire, OH.

The son of George W. and Diana R. (Brown) Bost, he was born July 28, 1972 in Indiana, PA.

Rick was of the Catholic faith.

He graduated from Blairsville High School, Class...

Feb 4, 2019

Leanetta Marie “Lea” (Barkley) Wigfield, 75, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019 at her home.

The daughter of Robert P. Barkley, Sr. and Martha (Spires) Barkley, she was born August 7, 1943 in Fort Monroe, VA.

Lea graduated from Derry Area High School, Class of 1963.

She enjoyed going...

Jan 26, 2019

Carmen Joseph Mancuso, 77, of Avonmore, PA, formerly of Blairsville, PA, passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2019 in UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

The son of Carmen A. and Anna (Kundrat) Mancuso, he was born December 28, 1941 in Pittsburgh, PA.

Carmen worked in food service and was formerly employed by Chestnut Inn, Blairsville,...

Jan 24, 2019

John Thomas Unick, 69, of Tionesta, PA passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. The son of John A. and Helen P. (Digon) Unick, he was born October 28, 1949 in Wilkinsburg, PA. John worked in the automobile industry.

As per John’s wishes, there will be no visitation or memorial service....

Jan 19, 2019

Patricia Eva (Mikeska) Fisher, 78, of Josephine, PA passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2019 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. The daughter of Pete and Mary (Usko) Mikeska, she was born August 28, 1940 in Indiana, PA. Mrs. Fisher loved being with her grandchildren and great grandchildren, spending Saturdays with her daughters and sisters playing bingo, daily coffee...

Jan 12, 2019

Virginia Elaine (Whitney) Buchmann, 89, of Blairsville, PA, formerly of Sayre, PA, passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at the home of her son, Rev. John Buchmann, Blairsville, PA. The daughter of John E. and Melvina (Warren) Whitney, she was born January 8, 1930 in Susquehanna, PA. Mrs. Buchmann attended the North Waverly Chapel, Waverly, NY where she...

Jan 8, 2019

Lloyd Allen Abel, 75, of Black Lick, PA passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. The son of George H. and Ella Ethel (Learn) Abel, he was born August 14, 1943 in Indiana, PA. Mr. Abel was a member of the Black Lick United Methodist and a member of the Black Volunteer Fire...

Jan 3, 2019

Sherry Luz (DelaPeña) Taylor, 77, of Indiana, PA, formerly of Blairsville, passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA. The daughter of Fernando and Sherry Luz (Yutrago) DelaPeña, she was born April 9, 1941 in Cebu, Philippines. Mrs. Taylor was of the Catholic faith. She like spending time with family and friends...

Dec 31, 2018

Frederick Kobak, 80, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Monday, December 31, 2018 at his home. The son of Andrew and Rose (Topic) Kobak, he was born June 23, 1938 in Adrian, Armstrong Co., PA. Prior to his retirement in 1993, he worked for Helen Mining. Mr. Kobak loved music, especially polkas.  He was a very handyman and enjoyed...

Dec 25, 2018

William Paul Piano, 60, of New Florence, PA passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2018 in Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, PA. The son of Anthony P. Piano and Norma V. (Harkleroad) Piano, he was born May 15, 1958 in Blairsville, PA. Mr. Piano was employed by Dlubak Specialty Glass, Blairsville, for the last 19 years. He enjoyed spending...

Dec 17, 2018

            Robert Blair Spence, 65, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away on Monday, December 17, 2018 at his home.          The son of Leonard and Garnet (Devers) Spence, he was born March 25, 1953 in Punxsutawney, PA.          Bob was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Blairsville, and worked 21 years as a custodian for Derry Area Schools, retiring in...

Dec 6, 2018

Andrea Ann “Angie” (Basulto) Patterson, 71, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at her home. The daughter of Benito and Marie (Lopez) Basulto, she was born July 5, 1947 in Etna, Allegheny Co., PA. Angie and her husband, Nick owned and operated a dairy farm in Black Lick Twp. for many years. Her children and...

Dec 5, 2018

Ashton Marie Kuzemczak, 22, of New Florence, PA passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at her home. The daughter of Michael A. Kuzemczak and Jennie L. (Sloan) McGinnis, she was born May 3, 1996 in Latrobe, PA. Ashton graduated from Derry Area High School, Class of 2014 and was attending ICTC for medical assistant. She enjoyed going to...

Dec 5, 2018

Naomi LaVaughn (Davis) Andrews, 87, of Clarksburg, PA passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at St. Andrew’s Village, Indiana, PA. The daughter of Edward and Nellie (Lyons) Davis, she was born October 14, 1931 in Clarksburg, West Virginia. Mrs. Andrews was a veteran of the Army, having served during the Korean War. She had worked as a beautician...

Nov 25, 2018

Dorothy Jean (Ewing) Minarcik, 88, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2018 at St. Andrew’s Village, Indiana, PA. The daughter of Roy M. and Laura A. (Howard) Ewing, she was born November 22, 1930 in Livermore, PA. Mrs. Minarcik graduated from Elders Ridge High School, Class of 1949. She was a member of SS Simon &...

Nov 23, 2018

Jason Charles Miller, 38, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away on Friday, November 23, 2018 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. The son of Charles I. Miller and Linda J. (Sheffler) Miller Benedusi, he was born May 19, 1980 in Latrobe, PA. Jason graduated from Derry Area High School, Class of 1998 and worked at Premium Plastics, Latrobe,...

Nov 13, 2018

Donald Blair Sharp, 79, of Clarksburg, PA passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. The son of Edward B. and Mary Ellen (Reeger) Sharp, he was born March 6, 1939 in Clarksburg, PA. Mr. Sharp graduated from Saltsburg High School, Class of 1957 and was a member of the Pennsylvania Farmers Association. He...

Nov 13, 2018

Rosalie (Gamble) Berger Martin Turnage, 80, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA. The daughter of Blaine and Lula Mae (Jacob) Gamble, she was born January 13, 1938 in Greensburg, PA. Mrs. Turnage was a member of Christ Temple Ministries, Brenizer. She had worked as a nurses’ aide at...

Nov 7, 2018

Sara Ann (Libengood) Gabelli, 83, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 in The Communities at Indian Haven, Indiana, PA. The daughter of Arthur and Grace (Forsha) Libengood, she was born September 15, 1935 in Strangford, PA. Mrs. Gabelli graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1954 and was a member of Strangford United Methodist Church....

Nov 6, 2018

Charles Paul Huston, 79, of Blairsville, PA (Black Lick Twp.) passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at St. Andrew’s Village, Indiana, PA. The son of Charles and Arminta (Repine) Huston, he was born August 18, 1939 in Black Lick, PA. Mr. Huston attended Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, Coral and was a member of the National Rifle...