Obituaries

James J. Joyce, Sr.

James J. Joyce, Sr.

Dec 14, 2017

James Joseph Joyce, Sr., 83, of Josephine, PA passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The son of Richard P. and Edith (Rhoades) Joyce, he was born August 21, 1934 in Mt. Pleasant, PA.

Mr. Joyce was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, Coral...

John T. Marron, Jr.

John T. Marron, Jr.

Dec 2, 2017

John Thomas Marron, Jr., 90, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at his home surrounded by loved ones.

The son of John T. Marron, Sr. and Margaret (Devers) Marron, he was born September 22, 1927 in Derry Twp., Westmoreland Co., PA.

Mr. Marron was an active member...

Phyllis M. Jewart

Phyllis M. Jewart

Nov 28, 2017

Phyllis M. Jewart, 98, of Blairsville, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at Beacon Ridge in Indiana, PA.

The daughter of James R. and Ruth (Henry) Males, Phyllis was born on October 25, 1919, near Sligo, PA.

Phyllis was a homemaker and worked as a beautician prior to her...

Charles R. Stoner

Charles R. Stoner

Nov 25, 2017

Charles Raymond Stoner, 60, of Robinson, PA passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, PA.

The son of Harry and Helen L. (Ganoe) Stoner, he was born November 21, 1957 in Jefferson, Missouri.

Mr. Stoner was self-employed in the scrap metal business.

He liked working and being...

West A. Reed, Jr.

West A. Reed, Jr.

Nov 22, 2017

West Anderson Reed, Jr., 86, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at St. Andrew’s Village, Indiana, PA.

The son of West Anderson Reed, Sr. and Anna M. (Anderson) Reed, he was born March 22, 1931 in Pittsburgh, PA.

West owned Reed’s Sunoco in Latrobe for many years, retiring in October 1996...

David L. Pandullo

David L. Pandullo

Nov 6, 2017

              David Lawrence Pandullo, 82, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Monday, November 6, 2017 at his home.           The son of Samuel A. and Goldie (Shaffer) Pandullo, he was born April 5, 1935 in Avonmore, PA.           Dave worked at Torrance State Hospital as a LPN for thirty-three and a half years, retiring in 1985.           He had enjoyed traveling with his wife,...

Stanley D. Horrell

Stanley D. Horrell

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...

Dorothy M. Miller

Dorothy M. Miller

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.,...

Mark A. Kocsis

Mark A. Kocsis

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...

Richard S. Piantine

Richard S. Piantine

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...

Mary Jane Clawson

Mary Jane Clawson

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,...

Paul D. Gundy

Paul D. Gundy

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...

Dwight Dunmire

Dwight Dunmire

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...

Mary E. Durika

Mary E. Durika

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.

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Daniel C. Mock

Daniel C. Mock

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...

David D. Mcgowan

David D. Mcgowan

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...

Donald J. "Doc" Richards

Donald J. "Doc" Richards

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...

Daniel J. O'Neil

Daniel J. O'Neil

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.

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Elmer W. Clark

Elmer W. Clark

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...

Edith George

Edith George

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...