Jun 18, 2018

Jesse E. McGraw, Jr., 71, of Blairsville, PA (Gray Station) went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 18, 2018 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA after his courageous 3-year battle with cancer.

The son of Jesse E. McGraw, Sr. and Reafa G. (McClune) McGraw, he was born October 7, 1946 in Johnstown, PA....

Jun 14, 2018

            Alice Ann (Ash) Zemba, 74, of Black Lick, PA passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2018 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.           The daughter of William O. and Mabel L. (Albright) Ash, she was born April 23, 1944, in Coy, PA.           Alice graduated from Blairsville High School in 1962 and from Indiana Hospital School of Nursing in 1965. She received...

Jun 12, 2018

Wilma Grace (Patz) Killinger, 90, of Melbourne, FL passed away on Monday, June 12, 2018 at Atlantic Shores Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Melbourne, FL.

The daughter of Gus and Stella (Bolin) Patz, she was born January 10, 1928.

Surviving is her son, Robert Killinger of Melbourne, FL.

She was preceded in death by...

Jun 11, 2018

Lenora Diane (Pinder) Lagoda, 72, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Monday, June 11, 2018 at her home.

The daughter of Leonard Beck Pinder and Marion Virginia (Harry) Pinder, she was born February 20, 1946 in Dover, DE.

Lenora was an English major in college and was working for herself for “Young Living.”

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Jun 9, 2018

Charles William “Bill/Champ” Thompson, 78, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2018, surrounded by family, at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.

He was born March 20, 1940 in Blairsville, PA to the late Wayne Gaskill Thompson and Jane (Smay) Thompson.

Bill attended Blairsville Senior High...

Jun 9, 2018

Marilyn E. “Pepper” (Thomas) Hill, 73, of Perryopolis, PA passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

The daughter of Alton Leroy and Eltye Lovell (Lenhardt) Thomas, she was born June 27, 1944 in Indiana, PA.

Pepper graduated from Blairsville High School in 1963 and from...

Jun 8, 2018

John D. “Bo” Sloan, 66, of Bristol, VA passed away on Friday, June 8, 2018 at the Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, TN.

The son of John and Virginia M. (Clawson) Sloan, he was born November 29, 1951 in Indiana, PA.

He was a Christian.

Bo graduated from Derry High School in 1969...

Jun 4, 2018

Nellie Ellen (Bost) Risinger, 74, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Monday, June 4, 2018 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of George W. and Margaret (Erb) Bost, she was born July 30, 1943 in Cokeville, PA.

Mrs. Risinger graduated from Blairsville High School in 1961.

She formerly attended...

Jun 1, 2018

Ramona Lavern Stevens, 58, of Blairsville, PA   (Brenizer) passed away on Friday, June 1, 2018 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.

The daughter of William H. and Bernice (Williams) Stevens, she was born November 1, 1959 in Latrobe, PA.

Ramona worked as a caregiver.

She loved being with and taking care of...

May 14, 2018

Mary Alice (McLaughlin) Ewing, 93, of Blairsville, PA (Blacklick Twp.) went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 14, 2018 in the Communities at Indian Haven, Indiana, PA. The daughter of John and Susan (Waddle) McLaughlin, she was born July 4, 1924 in Conemaugh Twp., Indiana County, PA. Mrs. Ewing graduated from Saltsburg High School in 1941...

May 10, 2018

George “Gar” Sracic, 89, of Lenoir City, TN, formerly of Blairsville, passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at the home of his daughter.

The son of Frank Andrew and Antonia Mary (Frylan) Sracic, he was born May 31, 1928 in Charles, PA.

Mr. Sracic was a member of...

May 6, 2018

Robert George Blystone, Sr., 69, of Homer City, PA passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at his home.

The son of Robert C. and Alberta (Stiles) Blystone, he was born March 8, 1949 in Indiana, PA.

He worked for R & P Coal Company.

Robert enjoyed hunting, traveling all over the country,...

May 3, 2018

Michael Arthur Ammon, 67, of Ebensburg, PA passed away on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, PA.

The son of Edward W. and Dolores B. (Borbonus) Ammon, he was born February 3, 1951 in Indiana, PA.

He was an avid Steelers fan, loved dogs, stuffed animals and enjoyed his family visits....

Apr 21, 2018

Melvin Eugene Mack, 64, of Derry, PA passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.

The son of Howard Ray and Betty M. (Kunkle) Mack, he was born August 22, 1953 in Homer City, PA.

Melvin graduated from Blairsville High School in 1970 and was a veteran having served...

Apr 15, 2018

Scott Robert Anderson, 50, of Ashburn, VA, passed away on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at Inova Loudoun Hospital, Leesburg, VA.

The son of Jeffrey Scot and Beverly E. (McConnell) Anderson, he was born May 26, 1967 in Weymouth, MA.

Scott graduated from Granby Memorial High School, Granby, CT and from the University of Connecticut. He...

Apr 14, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Lorna Gibson of Atlanta, GA announces her passing at her home on Saturday, April 14, 2018, after a brief illness.  Lorna, also known as "Babe" was born January 9, 1955, in Latrobe Pennsylvania.   The daughter of Geneva (Eva) Williams and Earl Van Lawson.

Lorna grew...