Obituaries

Karl R. Ramsden

Karl R. Ramsden

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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W. Paul Shaffer

W. Paul Shaffer

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...

Linda J. Garris

Linda J. Garris

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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Michael E. Mocek

Michael E. Mocek

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.

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William A. Klingensmith

William A. Klingensmith

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...

Ruth A. Duncan

Ruth A. Duncan

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...

Helen Chakot

Helen Chakot

Sep 4, 2017

Helen (Kull) Chakot, 90, of Black Lick, PA, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2017 in Country Living Personal Care Home, Blairsville, PA.

The daughter of Efim and Mary (Totura) Kull, she was born November 15, 1926 in Bayside, NY.

Mrs. Chakot was a member of St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church, Black Lick, where...

Ilene M. Eaton

Ilene M. Eaton

Aug 30, 2017

              Ilene Marie (Empfield) Eaton, 88, of Hickory, NC, formerly of Clarksburg, PA, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at her home.           The daughter of William E. and Leta M. (Henry) Empfield, she was born October 8, 1928 in New Kensington, PA.           Mrs. Eaton was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Indiana, and was...

Jennie Pezzoni

Jennie Pezzoni

Aug 23, 2017

Jennie Pezzoni, 99, Blairsville, PA (Brenizer) passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at The Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of Greater Pittsburgh, Greensburg, PA.

The daughter of Andrew Pezzoni, Sr. and Margaret (Zerla) Pezzoni, she was born September 15, 1917 in Superior, PA.

Jennie lived most of her life...

Patricia A. Blattenberger

Patricia A. Blattenberger

Aug 22, 2017

Patricia Ann (Rice) Blattenberger, 67, of Black Lick, PA passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 in Black Lick, PA.

The daughter of Arthur and Lucille (Phipps) Rice, she was born November 4, 1949 in Washington, DC.

Mrs. Blattenberger worked in food service.

She enjoyed reading and liked to make cakes and pastries....

Geneva G. Mcginity

Geneva G. Mcginity

Aug 19, 2017

Geneva Grace McGinity, 91, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Ralph R. and Gertrude Sara (Bowser) McGinity, she was born January 24, 1926 in Burrell Twp., PA.

Geneva was a member of Strangford United Methodist Church.

She worked...

Doris M. Sobota

Doris M. Sobota

Aug 19, 2017

Doris Marie (Delcoco) Sobota, 88, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.

The daughter of Constantino and Concetta (Bendetto) Delcoco, she was born December 8, 1928 in Blairsville, PA.

Mrs. Sobota was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville, and Catholic...

James A. Neal

James A. Neal

Aug 17, 2017

James Arthur Neal, 73, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at Scenery Hill Manor, Indiana, PA.

The son Leslie C. Neal, Sr. and Ruth A. (Pease) Neal, he was born April 25, 1944 in Blairsville, PA.

Jim graduated from Blairsville High School in 1962 and was a veteran of US Air...

Sarah L. Weatherford

Sarah L. Weatherford

Aug 15, 2017

Sarah Leone (Cunkelman) Weatherford, 78, of Oklahoma, formerly of Blacklick Twp., PA, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, August 15, 2017.

The daughter of John G. and Bertha A. (Taylor) Cunkelman, she was born September 25, 1938 in Blacklick Twp. She was the 12th of 13 children born and reared on a dairy farm.

Sarah was an...

Robert Kand

Robert Kand

Aug 13, 2017

Robert Kand, 77, of Blairsville, PA (Burrell Twp.) passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2017 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA. The son of Morris and Lillian (Fuchs) Kand, he was born June 24, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Kand worked as a laborer. He enjoyed going to antique car shows and watching animals around the house....

Aaron J. "Jimbo" Stiffey, Jr.

Aaron J. "Jimbo" Stiffey, Jr.

Aug 12, 2017

Aaron J. “Jimbo” Stiffey, Jr., 45, of Bolivar, PA passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2017 as the result of a truck accident.

The son of Aaron J. Stiffey, Sr. and Irene F. (Roberts) Stiffey, he was born June 23, 1972 in Latrobe, PA.

Jimbo worked for Fenner Dunlop, Blairsville, as the senior crew leader....

Julie A. Jones

Julie A. Jones

Aug 10, 2017

Julie Ann (Baird) Jones, 42, of Bradenville, PA passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2017 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA. The daughter of Roger L. Baird, Sr. and Michele L. (Blattenberger) Cummings, she was born May 13, 1975 in Indiana, PA. Julie graduated from Derry Area High School in 1994 and worked in healthcare. She loved her...

D. Alex Dunlap

D. Alex Dunlap

Aug 8, 2017

D. Alex Dunlap, 89, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at his home.

The son of Elmer and Emma (Laughlin) Dunlap, he was born October 22, 1927 in Blairsville, PA.

Mr. Dunlap was a member of the Hopewell United Methodist Church, served on the Hopewell Cemetery Board and was a former...

Delores M. Wise

Delores M. Wise

Jul 31, 2017

Delores Merita (Koontz) Wise, 83, of Indiana, PA passed away on Monday, July 31, 2017 at the home of her daughter, Vickie L. Lovelace, in Shelocta, PA.

The daughter of Norman and Alverta (Yutzy) Koontz, she was born October 25, 1933 in Somerset, PA.

Mrs. Wise was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Indiana,...

Mark J. Marron

Mark J. Marron

Jul 27, 2017

Mark Joseph Marron, 54, of King of Prussia, PA, formerly of Blairsville, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2017 at home following a nearly two year battle with cancer.

The son of Joseph and Gloria (Gordish) Marron, he was born August 4, 1962 in Indiana, PA.

Mark graduated from Derry Area High School in 1980...