Obituaries

Darel S. Hinton, Sr.

Darel S. Hinton, Sr.

Jan 25, 2018

Darel Shaefer Hinton, Sr., 74, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2018 in the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The son of Earl M. and Hannah M. (Shaefer) Hinton, he was born February 21, 1943 in Pitcairn, PA.

Darel worked as a correctional officer at the State Correctional Institution-Greensburg for more...

Tom S. Jones

Tom S. Jones

Jan 24, 2018

Tom Scott Jones, 45, of Mount Carroll, IL, formerly of Clarksburg, PA, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at his home.

The son of Donald Blair and Nancy L. (Koreni) Jones, he was born November 7, 1972 in Indiana, PA.

There will be no visitation or Memorial service.

Wilma H. Petersen

Wilma H. Petersen

Jan 24, 2018

?Wilma Harriet (Korver) Petersen, 88, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 surrounded by her loving family at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA. The daughter of Henry M. and Grace G. (Muyskens) Korver, she was born December 30, 1929 in Alton, Iowa. Mrs. Petersen graduated...

Stella S. Ross

Stella S. Ross

Jan 21, 2018

Stella Sally (Pillock) Ross, 91, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2018 at Mountain View Care, Greensburg, PA.

The daughter of Frank and Stella Sally (Santision) Pillock, she was born April 15, 1926 in Colver, Cambria Co., PA.

Mrs. Ross was a member of the Hebron Lutheran Church, Blairsville, and worked 27...

Elizabeth L. "Betty" Zedick

Elizabeth L. "Betty" Zedick

Jan 20, 2018

Elizabeth L. “Betty” (Petrarca) Zedick, 89, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Beacon Ridge, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Amedio J. Petrarca and Phyllis P. Deluca,  she was born August 26, 1928 in Detroit, MI.

Betty was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville, Angels of...

Betty J. Roarabaugh

Betty J. Roarabaugh

Jan 18, 2018

Betty Jane (Brenneman) Roarabaugh, 91 of Black Lick, PA passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA

The daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth (Miller) Brenneman, she was born June 9, 1926 in Woodbury Twp., Blair Co., PA.

Mrs. Roarabaugh was a member...

Charlotte A. Palmer

Charlotte A. Palmer

Jan 18, 2018

Charlotte Ann Palmer, 74, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at her home.

The daughter of Russell Leo and Ruth (McAdoo) Palmer, she was born May 13, 1943 in Josephine, PA.

Charlotte graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1961 and worked at Blairsville Westinghouse for 18 years, retiring in 2005....

Joseph P. "Phip" Baker, Sr.

Joseph P. "Phip" Baker, Sr.

Jan 15, 2018

Joseph Phillip “Phip” Baker, Sr., 77, of Derry, PA passed away on Monday, January 15, 2018 in Select Specialty Care-Excela Health, Latrobe, PA.

The son of David W. Baker, Sr. and Kathryn (Nuener) Baker, he was born October 18, 1940 in Blairsville, PA.

Phip was a member of Hebron Lutheran Church, Blairsville, PA.

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Joanne A. Frenchik

Joanne A. Frenchik

Jan 8, 2018

Joanne Adele (Sabo) Frenchik, 80, of Blairsville, PA (Brenizer) passed away on Monday, January 8, 2018 at her home.

The daughter of Anthony Joseph and Jean Edith (Chiesa) Sabo, she was born May 22, 1937 in Brenizer, PA.

Mrs. Frenchik graduated from Derry Township High School with the class of 1955....

Sara G. Marsh

Sara G. Marsh

Jan 7, 2018

Sara Grace Solley Marsh, 88 of Blairsville, PA passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2018 surrounded by her loving daughter Darlene and dear friend, Vicky Wheeler at their home.

The daughter of John Solley and Lillian Markle, she was born April 30, 1929 in Juneau, PA.

Prior to suffering...

Lyle A. Barnhart

Lyle A. Barnhart

Jan 3, 2018

Lyle Aldon Barnhart, 94, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at his home.

The son of Harry P. and Mildred (Redding) Barnhart, he was born September 6, 1923 in Livermore, PA.

Mr. Barnhart was a member of Crossroads Community Church, Blairsville.

He worked as a truck driver, loved farming...

Sharon G. Eicher

Sharon G. Eicher

Jan 2, 2018

Sharon G. (McLaughlin) Eicher, 71, of Pittsburgh, PA passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 in Jefferson Hospital, Jefferson Hills, PA.

The daughter of Raymond and Virginia (Fletcher) Apryasz, she was born July 31, 1946 in Blairsville, PA.

Sharon graduated from Blairsville High School in 1964.

Surviving are her son, Darren Eicher (Bethani)...

Robert W. Goodlin, Sr.

Robert W. Goodlin, Sr.

Jan 1, 2018

Robert Wayne Goodlin, Sr., 91, of Blairsville, PA (Blacklick Twp.) passed away on Monday, January 1, 2018 at the home of his daughter, Vickie Shaffer, with whom he lived the last 15 years.

The son of Harry D. and Elsie (Cobes) Goodlin, he was born September 23, 1926 in Brenizer, PA.

Mr. Goodlin...

Blair E. Fisher

Blair E. Fisher

Dec 30, 2017

Blair Edward Fisher, 57, of Crestview, FL, was in a car accident that took his life, Saturday, December 30, 2017.

The son of Blair and Mary Ellen (Dunmire) Fisher, he was born May 25, 1960 in England.

Blair graduated from Blairsville High School in 1978 and retired from the Air Force as a technical sergeant...

John C. Patterson

John C. Patterson

Dec 24, 2017

John Charles Patterson, 77, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2017 in St. Andrew’s Village, Indiana, PA.

The son of Charles J. and Mary Bell (Fitzsimons) Patterson, he was born July 1, 1940 in New Kensington, PA.

John lived and worked on the family farm in Blacklick Twp. most of his life....

Frank J. Lukcik

Frank J. Lukcik

Dec 23, 2017

Frank Joseph Lukcik, 87, of Blairsville, PA (Blacklick Twp.) passed away peacefully on December 23, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family.

The son of Martin and Maria (Sedmak) Lukcik, he was born January 6, 1930 in Blacklick Twp., Indiana Co., PA.

Frank attended grade school at Mahan School in Blacklick Twp. and secondary...

Veronica Mrenko

Veronica Mrenko

Dec 23, 2017

Veronica (Sisko) Mrenko, 97, of Coral, PA passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2017 in the Communities at Indian Haven, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Simon and Veronica (Mikula) Sisko, she was born July 26, 1920 in Rossiter, PA.

Mrs. Mrenko was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, Coral.

Her...

Edward A. Gordish

Edward A. Gordish

Dec 18, 2017

Edward Arthur Gordish, 84, of Blairsville, PA (Blacklick Twp.) passed away on Monday, December 18, 2017 at Beacon Ridge, Indiana, PA.

The son of Theodore E. and Julia (Toldi) Gordish, he was born August 30, 1933 in Iselin, PA.

He was a veteran of the US Air Force, having served in the Korean War. Prior...

Carla J. Castaldo

Carla J. Castaldo

Dec 18, 2017

Carla Jean (Rager) Castaldo, 50, of Robinson, PA passed away on Monday, December 18, 2017 in West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

The daughter of Donald and Helen (Hullenbaugh) Rager, she was born August 4, 1967 in Indiana, PA.

Carla loved animals and loved working at Kencove, Blairsville, for the past 17 years.

Surviving...

Bernice Stevens

Bernice Stevens

Dec 15, 2017

Bernice (Williams) Stevens, 87, of Blairsville, PA (Brenizer) passed away on Friday, December 15, 2017 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

The daughter of Crawford Williams, Sr. and Charlie Mae (Harris) Williams, she was born July 30, 1930 in Cokeville, PA.

Mrs. Stevens worked at Torrance State Hospital for 23 years, retiring in 1989.

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