Nov 5, 2017

Stanley Devoe Horrell, 85, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2017 at his home.

The son of John E. and Matilda M. (McGinity) Horrell, he was born September 22, 1932 in Strangford, PA.

Mr. Horrell was a veteran of the Marine Corps, having served in the Korean War.

He worked...

Nov 4, 2017

Dorothy Marie (Reynolds) Miller, 81, of Blairsville, PA (Blacklick Twp.) passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at her home.

The daughter of William and Katherine (Zerfoss) Reynolds, she was born August 26, 1936 in Blacklick Twp., PA (Indiana Co.).

A private visitation was held at the Shoemaker Funeral Home, Inc., 49 N. Walnut St.,...

Nov 2, 2017

Mark Anthony Kocsis, 51, of Blairsville, PA, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The son of Michael J. and Barbara J. (Nader) Kocsis, he was born May 6, 1966 in Jeannette, PA.

He worked as a carpenter.

There will be no visitation or funeral...

Nov 2, 2017

Richard Scott Piantine, 47, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at his home.

The son of Richard K. and Nicole J. (Horner) Piantine, he was born May 22, 1970 in Latrobe, PA.

Richard graduated from Derry Area High School in 1988 and worked as a union carpenter for 21...

Oct 28, 2017

Mary Jane (Cramer) Clawson, 75, of Blairsville, PA, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at her home.

The daughter, Samuel B. Cramer, Sr. and Mary Frances (Swasy) Cramer, she was born May 23, 1942 in Blacklick Twp., PA.

Mary Jane graduated from Blairsville High School in 1960. She worked at Fours Sewing Factory, Blairsville,...

Oct 26, 2017

Paul David Gundy, 94, of Blairsville, PA, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at the Loyalhanna Care Center, Latrobe, PA.

The son of John Herbert Milton Johnson Gundy and Mary Antoinette (Krych) Gundy, he was born September 1, 1923 in New Alexandria, PA.

Paul was a member of The United Presbyterian Church of Blairsville...

Oct 24, 2017

Dwight Dunmire, 75, of Homer City, PA passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at his home.

The son of Thomas E. and Erma E. (Lawson) Dunmire, he was born December 19, 1941 in Coral, PA.

Dwight worked for Marathon Gas & Oil, Norwalk, Ohio for 25 years, prior to his retirement.

He...

Oct 18, 2017

Mary E. (Marshall) Durika, 87, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at her home.

The daughter of John and Emma (Hutton) Marshall, she was born February 2, 1930 in Greensburg, PA.

Mrs. Durika graduated from Harrold Junior High School in 1946 and from Jeannette High School in 1948.

Oct 13, 2017

Daniel Clair Mock, 25, of Latrobe, PA, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2017 in Hostetter, PA.

The son of Robert L. Mock and Tracey L. (Glover) Quidetto, he was born September 13, 1992 in Latrobe, PA.

Dan attended Tree of Life Assembly of God, Latrobe, PA and worked for Dainty Pastries, Latrobe, as a...

Oct 10, 2017

David Daniel McGowan, 81, of Blairsville, PA, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The son of George and Alice (Branch) McGowan, he was born July 11, 1936 in Blairsville, PA.

Mr. McGowan graduated from Blairsville High School in 1955 and worked at Derry Westinghouse, retiring in...

Oct 1, 2017

Donald J. “Doc” Richards, 92 of Blairsville, PA passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2017 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.

The son of Thomas F. and Harriett (Burd) Richards, he was born November 3, 1924 in Derry Twp., PA.

Doc was of the protestant faith, he was the oldest living and life member...

Sep 30, 2017

Daniel Jay O’Neil, 70, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at his home.

The son of James N. and Mary Lou (Taylor) O’Neil, he was born March 16, 1947 in Indiana, PA.

Dan graduated from Blairsville High School in 1965 and was a member of the VFW Post #5821, Blairsville.

Sep 26, 2017

Elmer Wilson Clark, 72, of Indiana, PA passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at St. Andrew’s Village, Indiana, PA.

The son of John Edward and Ida Belle (Kephart) Clark, he was born February 10, 1945 in Indiana, PA.

Mr. Clark enjoyed fishing, spending time in the outdoors and working crossword puzzles.

Surviving...

Sep 26, 2017

Edith (Williams) George, 92, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at her home.

The daughter of Joseph T.C. Williams and Irene (Beard) Williams, she was born May 28, 1925 in Croyle, Cambria Co., PA.

Mrs. George was a member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, Blairsville, PA.

She...

Sep 22, 2017

Karl Robert Ramsden, 80, of Blairsville, PA, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2017 at his home.

The son of Jack W. Ramsden and Nora (Repine) Mumau, he was born February 28, 1937 in Cokeville, PA.

Karl graduated from Blairsville High School in 1955 and worked 30 years at Westinghouse Specialty Metals, Blairsville.

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Sep 16, 2017

W. Paul Shaffer, 79, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at his home.

The son of Wilson D. and Pauline (Boartz) Shaffer, he was born June 2, 1938 in New Kensington, PA.

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

Sep 12, 2017

Linda Joyce (Hafer) Garris, 66, of Josephine, PA passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Kenneth and Geneva (Milliman) Hafer, she was born September 4, 1951 in Indiana, PA.

Linda enjoyed playing games on her computer and spending time with her granddaughter.

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Sep 12, 2017

Michael Edward Mocek, 39, of Black Lick, PA passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at his home.

The son of Stephen E. Mocek and Diane E. (Miller) Good, he was born September 9, 1978 in Indiana, PA.

Mike graduated from Blairsville High School in 1997 and worked for Nonlethal Technologies, Inc., Aultman, PA.

Sep 9, 2017

It is with immense sorrow and sadness that the family of William “BillDozer” Alexander Klingensmith of Homer City, PA announces his tragic passing, on Saturday, September 9th, 2017 at the age of 29 years.

William, rather known as BillDozer, Dozer, Bill or Billy, was born...

Sep 6, 2017

Ruth Alzora (Fisher) Duncan, 86, of Black Lick, PA passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 in the Communities at Indian Haven, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Lawrence B. and Alice N. (Henry) Fisher, she was born August 9, 1931 in Indiana, PA.

She was a homemaker and spent her whole life taking care of...