Obituaries

Virginia L. Freed

Virginia L. Freed

Aug 10, 2018

Virginia Louise (Smith) Freed, 84, of Blairsville, PA (Blacklick Twp.) passed away on Friday, August 10, 2018 at her home.

The daughter of Glenn M. and Edna L. (Fulmer) Smith, she was born May 17, 1934 in Blairsville, PA.

Mrs. Freed lived most of her life in Blacklick Twp. and was a member of Senior...

Mattie G. Ferretti

Mattie G. Ferretti

Aug 7, 2018

Mattie Geraldine (Kelly) Ferretti. 91, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at her home. The daughter of Joseph L. Kelly and Myrtle P. (Elwood) Kelly, she was born January 13, 1927 in Kiski Twp., Westmoreland Co., PA. Mrs. Ferretti lived most of her life in Blairsville and graduated from Blairsville High School with the Class...

Terrance J. Benko

Terrance J. Benko

Jul 23, 2018

Terrance John Benko, 52, of Henderson, NV, formerly of Pittsburgh, PA passed away on Monday, July 23, 2018.

The son of the late Frank and Pat Benko, he was born May 8, 1966 in Ambridge, PA.

Terry graduated from Ambridge Area High School, Class of 1984 and from the Community College of Allegheny County.  He...

Margaret Jean Gunter

Margaret Jean Gunter

Jul 23, 2018

Our beloved mother Margaret Jean Gunter, 90, of Payson, Utah, passed away on July 23, 2018. Margaret was born on August 15, 1927 in Blairsville, PA to James Reed and Lora Margaret Cunningham Clark. She married William Raymond Gunter on April 7, 1955 in Etna, PA.  She graduated from Shaler High School in Glenshaw, PA in 1945.

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Gregory A. Jasper

Gregory A. Jasper

Jul 23, 2018

Gregory A. Jasper, 52, of Montgomery Village, Maryland passed away on Monday, July 23, 2018 at his home.

The son of James Jasper and Barbara (Geletka) Jasper, he was born December 5, 1965 in Clarion, PA.

He graduated from Greensburg Central Catholic High School in 1984 and from St. Vincent College in 1988 with a...

Cynthia J. Huntley

Cynthia J. Huntley

Jul 22, 2018

Cynthia Jean (Hirko) Huntley, 65, of Black Lick, PA passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2018 in Homer City, PA.

The daughter of Edward A. Hirko, Sr. and Eleanor (Fiffick) Hirko, she was born December 10, 1952 in Montgomery, Alabama.

Cynthia was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, Coral Site and the...

Twila M. Wright

Twila M. Wright

Jul 22, 2018

Twila Mae (Shirley) Wright, age 80, of Clarksburg, passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2018 at St. Andrews Village in Indiana.

She was the daughter of David W. and Grace Elizabeth (Yeager) Shirley. She was born December 28, 1937 in Iselin.

She was employed at Crystal Waters Assisted Living Facility when she retired. Prior to...

Angela Gray

Angela Gray

Jul 19, 2018

Angela (Harris) Gray, 53, of Madison, South Dakota passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2018 in Blairsville.

The daughter of Ernest and Janice F. (Mills) Harris, she was born March 15, 1965 in West Union, Ohio.

Surviving is her husband, Joseph S. Gray whom she married May 18, 1984.

As per Angela’s wishes,...

Naomi J. Sigafoes

Naomi J. Sigafoes

Jul 19, 2018

Naomi June (Harris) Sigafoes, 74, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at UPMC Montefiore Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

The daughter of William F. Harris, Sr. and Madolyn I. (Hamilton) Harris, she was born June 26, 1944 in White Twp., Indiana Co., PA.

Naomi was a very active member of the United Presbyterian...

Mary Jane Albright

Mary Jane Albright

Jul 18, 2018

Mary Jane (Graff) Albright, 94, of Winter Haven, FL formerly of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 in Haines City Care Center, Haines City, FL.

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Harriet C. Mccullough

Harriet C. Mccullough

Jul 12, 2018

Harriet C. (Cassel) McCullough, 84, of Kittanning, PA, formerly of Blairsville, passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at the Kittanning Care Center, Kittanning, PA.

The daughter of George A. Cassel and Beulah (River) Cassel, she was born December 9, 1933 in New Castle, PA.

Surviving are three daughters, Valerie A. Smeltzer of Kittanning, Tracy...

Domenic R. Bertolino

Domenic R. Bertolino

Jul 11, 2018

Domenic Robert Bertolino, 83, of New Florence, PA passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The son of Robert and Angelina (Tedeski) Bertolino, he was born September 12, 1934 in Brush Valley Twp., PA.

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

Father Chester J. Raimer

Father Chester J. Raimer

Jul 11, 2018

Father Chester J. Raimer, retired priest of the Diocese of Greensburg, dies July 11

Father Chester J. Raimer, a retired priest in the Diocese of Greensburg who served as a pastor in Blairsville for 21 years, died Wednesday, July 11, 2018...

Cody R. Dunmire

Cody R. Dunmire

Jul 11, 2018

Cody Robert Dunmire, 25, of Indiana, PA, formerly of Blairsville, passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at his home.

The son of Harold G. Dunmire, Jr. and Leann J. Nicholson, he was born September 25, 1992 in Latrobe, PA.

Cody graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 2011. He received his Bachelor of Arts...

Hazel E. Evanick

Hazel E. Evanick

Jul 10, 2018

Hazel Erma (Tedeschi) Evanick, 93, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at her home.

The daughter of Egildo and Albina (Gabelli) Tedeschi, she was born February 28, 1925 in Bells Mills, Indiana Co., PA.

Mrs. Evanick was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville, and the Angels...

Sophia Jane Breedlove

Sophia Jane Breedlove

Jul 3, 2018

Sophia Jane Rhyleigh Breedlove, seven days, of Blairsville, PA passed away at her home on July 3, 2018.

The daughter of Barry B. Breedlove, Jr. and Angela J. (Busani) Breedlove, she was born June 26, 2018 at Forbes Hospital, Monroeville, PA.

Surviving are her parents, Barry and Angela Breedlove; brother, Eli D.A. Breedlove and her...

Tascha L. Morris

Tascha L. Morris

Jun 30, 2018

Tascha LeyPriest Morris, 43, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.

The daughter of The Rev. Ronnie C. Morris, Sr. and Lavonne E. (Williams) Morris, she was born January 14, 1975 in Johnstown, PA.

Tascha was a member of the Second Baptist Church, Blairsville. She...

Janet F. Antolik

Janet F. Antolik

Jun 23, 2018

Janet Faye Antolik, 72, of Blairsville, PA (Brenizer) passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at Beacon Ridge, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Stanley “Stush” and Rita A. (Graff) Antolik, she was born May 13, 1946 in Indiana, PA.

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

Dorothy B. Lednovich

Dorothy B. Lednovich

Jun 21, 2018

          Dorothy Barbara (Mlynarczyk) Lednovich, 88, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at the Keeper of the Flame, Blairsville, PA.           The daughter of John P. and Sophie (Sobierajski) Mlynarczyk, she was born July 22, 1929 in Scranton, PA.           Prior to her retirement, she worked in healthcare.           She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry R. Lednovich.          ...

Thomas M. Jacobson

Thomas M. Jacobson

Jun 20, 2018

Thomas Michael Jacobson, 71, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The son of Kaye D. and Elrene J. (Irvine) Jacobson, he was born December 28, 1946 in La Crosse, WI.

Tom graduated from Galesville-Ettrick High School, Galesville, WI, Class of 1965, where he served...