Feb 24, 2020

E. Dorothy (Rushton) Marshall, 89, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020 in her home.

The daughter of William Rushton and Mary Grace (Abel) Rushton; she was born in Deckers Point, PA on June 21, 1930.

Mrs. Marshall was a member of the Hebron Lutheran Church in Blairsville.  She was...

Feb 21, 2020

Walter Harold “Mike” Short, 66, of Northern Cambria, PA, formerly of Gray Station, PA, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2020 in the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The son of Walter E. and Christine D. (DiPerna) Short, he was born February 9, 1954 in Westmoreland Co., PA.

Mike worked for M & A...

Feb 17, 2020

Daniel Joseph Lazor, 72, of Homer City, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020 in the Communities at Indian Haven, Indiana.

He was the son of Nicholas Lazor and Rosemarie (Lahr) Lazor. He was born on June 4, 1947 in Waterman, PA.

He was a proud member of the American Legion #493,...

Feb 14, 2020

Charles “Chuck” Robert Bianco, Sr., 45, of Indiana, PA passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020 in his home.

He was the son of Frank Bianco, II and Lois (Hartman) Bianco. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on May 3, 1974.

Chuck was the proud owner of C & B Contracting and owner of...

Feb 12, 2020

Sylvia Louise (Hill) Lively, 81, of Blairsville, PA, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 in Keeper of the Flame Nursing Home, Blairsville.

She was the daughter of Floyd E. Hill and Pearl C. (Goodwin) Hill and was born in Westmoreland County, PA on August 6, 1938.

She was a nurses aid at Indiana Regional...

Feb 11, 2020

Jean (Nicely) McChesney, 100, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.

The daughter of J. Watson and Gertrude (Davies) Nicely, she was born March 19, 1919 in Ligonier, PA.

Mrs. McChesney was a member of The Blairsville United Presbyterian Church, former member of the PTA...

Feb 7, 2020

Shona Luanne (Williams) Good, 56, of Clarksburg, PA passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020 at her home.

The daughter of William F. and Martha Ann (Weik) Williams, she was born February 27, 1963.

Shona graduated from Indiana High School, Class of 1981 and graduated from Bradford School of Business with an associate degree in...

Feb 4, 2020

Aledean “Dena” Sue Clawson, 52, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 in her home.

She was the daughter of George W. Clawson and Virginia S. (Kuntz) Clawson; she was born in Latrobe, PA on November 8, 1967.

Dena was a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church, Indiana, PA and was active in...

Feb 3, 2020

Joanne Florence (Troxell) Rainey, 81, of Blairsville, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020 in Beacon Ridge Nursing Home.

She was the daughter of Joseph Troxell and Erma (Alwine) Troxell-Smith; she was born in Johnstown, PA on December 14, 1938.

She enjoyed going to yard sales, knitting, making crafts, and raising her chickens.

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Feb 2, 2020

George S. Henigin, age 89 of Blairsville, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 2, 2020 in Hardy, Virginia. George was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He and his wife Amelia (Amy) shared 64 years of marriage together with many wonderful memories. As a young man, George was proud that he had the opportunity to serve his country by...

Feb 1, 2020

Michael Charles Burtyk, 71, of Clarksburg, PA passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020 in Scenery Hill Manor, Indiana, PA.

The son of Charles A. and Sara G. (Solley) Burtyk, he was born January 28, 1949 in Aultman, PA.

Mike graduated from Indiana High School, Class of 1966 and was a veteran of the Air...

Jan 31, 2020

Gerald E. Kunkle of Indiana, PA, formerly of New Kensington, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2020 at the UPMC Mercy Hospital after a sudden brief illness.

Gerald, the son of Wesley Arthur and Martha Jane (Cooper) Kunkle, was born on May 21, 1923 in Vandergrift, PA.

On May 4, 1946, Gerald married the love...

Jan 24, 2020

Andrew P. Frenchik, 87, of Blairsville (Derry Twp.) passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020 in Excela Health – Latrobe Hospital.

He was the son of Andrew Frenchik and Frances (Woitkowiak) Frenchik; he was born in Loyalhanna, PA on August 14, 1932.

He worked as a steelworker for Teledyne Vasco for 44 years until his...

Jan 19, 2020

Della M. (Jones) Miller Parkins, 89, of Shelocta, PA passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 in St. Andrew’s Village, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Ralph H. and Lelia (Muir) Jones, she was born August 25, 1930 in Blairsville, PA.

Mrs. Parkins was a former member of the Presbyterian Church, Blairsville, PA.

She...

Jan 18, 2020

Ronald Eugene Davis, Sr., 79, of Blairsville, PA (Burrell Twp.) passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at his home.

The son of James and Bertha (Carmichael) Davis, he was born September 29, 1940 in Bradenville, PA.

Ron lived most of his life in Burrell Twp. and was employed by Dietrich Industries for 29 years....

Jan 14, 2020

Glenn Richard “Dick” Kepple, 81, of New Alexandria, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 in his home.

He was the son of Glenn C. Kepple and Nora G. (Dunlap) Kepple; he was born in Blairsville, PA on January 21, 1938.

Dick, a well-known businessman of 60 years he owned and operated Kepple Hauling and...

Jan 13, 2020

James Ferman McDonald, Jr., 83, of Blairsville, passed away, Monday, January 13, 2020 in Beacon Ridge Nursing Home, Indiana, PA.

He was the son of James F. McDonald, Sr. and Lucretia (Gould) McDonald; he was born in Grampian, PA on May 7, 1936.

He was a graduate of Dubois High school, Class of 1954. He...

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...