Obituaries

James A. Ferretti, Sr.

James A. Ferretti, Sr.

Oct 8, 2018

James Albert Ferretti, Sr., 98, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Monday, October 8, 2018 at the home of his daughter in Valrico, Fl. The son of Albert and Goldie (Shaffer) Ferretti, he was born August 4, 1920 in Myerstown, PA. Mr. Ferretti was a veteran of the Army.  He had worked in security at Federal Lab., Tunnelton, and...

Olaf Marx

Olaf Marx

Oct 2, 2018

Olaf Marx, 55, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, PA. The son of Heinz and Magdelina (Schröder) Marx, he was born June 29, 1963 in Rothenbergen, Germany. Olaf was employed by Johnson Controls as an electrical tech for 18 years. He loved spending time with his family, enjoyed barbecuing,...

Paula M. Bell

Paula M. Bell

Sep 30, 2018

Paula Maureen Bell, of Ligonier, PA, formerly of Blairsville, PA, passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2018 at Excela Health, Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg, PA. The daughter of Paul A. Bell, Sr. and Marcia C. (Martin) Bell, she was born November 29, 1946 in Blairsville, PA. Paula enjoyed puzzles and liked to draw. She loved her evenings with Love and...

Ruby A. Lisicky

Ruby A. Lisicky

Sep 29, 2018

Ruby Ann (O’Barto) Lisicky, 87, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at Weatherwood Manor Assisted Living, Greensburg, PA. The daughter of Frank O’Barto and Ella M. (Collins) O’Barto, she was born January 14, 1931 in Superior, Westmoreland Co., PA. Mrs. Lisicky was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Blairsville. She loved to cook...

Alfred Tedeschi

Alfred Tedeschi

Sep 19, 2018

Alfred Tedeschi, 98, of Black Lick, PA passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 in the Communities at Indian Haven, Indiana, PA.

The son of Egildo and Albina (Gabelli) Tedeschi, he was born August 13, 1920 in Palmertown, PA.

Mr. Tedeschi was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, Coral site, life member...

Joseph Thomas Boehm

Joseph Thomas Boehm

Sep 11, 2018

Joseph Thomas Paul Boehm, 15, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2018.

The son of William K. Boehm, Jr. and Melissa A. (Shaffor) Boehm, he was born November 27, 2002 in Opelika, Alabama.

Joseph was a sophomore at Blairsville High School and was on the track team and in the band.

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Gloria J. Porter

Gloria J. Porter

Sep 7, 2018

Gloria Jean (McCaulley) Porter, 63, of Winston-Salem, NC, formerly of Blairsville, passed away on Friday, September 7, 2018 at her home.

The daughter of Vincent Boyd and Betty Grace (Parks) McCaulley, she was born February 14, 1955 in Latrobe, PA.

Gloria was a member of the New Friendship Baptist Church, Winston-Salem, NC.

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Doris B. Weaver

Doris B. Weaver

Sep 1, 2018

Doris Beverly (English) Weaver, 82, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. The daughter of Eli B. and Mary E. (Tyler) English, she was born October 21, 1935 in Rossiter, PA. Mrs. Weaver was a member of the CrossRoads Community Church, Blairsville, formerly the Free Methodist Church, for...

Alice Rhea

Alice Rhea

Aug 31, 2018

Alice (Toner) Rhea, 82, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Friday, August 31, 2018 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg, PA.

The daughter of James and Nellie G. (Spangler) Toner, she was born November 8, 1935 in Latrobe, PA.

Mrs. Rhea was a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd, Kent, Thursday Morning Bowling...

Joseph L. Kellerman, Jr.

Joseph L. Kellerman, Jr.

Aug 26, 2018

Joseph Lysle Kellerman, Jr., 80, of Blairsville, PA went home to be with the Lord surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at his home. The son of Joseph L. Kellerman, Sr. and Sarah (Short) Kellerman, he was born July 18, 1938 in Gray Station, PA. He was the husband of Barbara L. (Shank) Kellerman whom...

Michele M. Muir

Michele M. Muir

Aug 25, 2018

Michele Marie Muir, 38, of Erie, Pa, formerly of Blairsville, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018 at UPMC Hamot Medical Center, Erie, PA . The daughter of Kevin D. Muir, Sr. and Lois E. (Huey) Muir, she was born July 29, 1980 in Indiana, PA She previously worked as an aide at a nursing home. She enjoyed...

Homer W. Jones

Homer W. Jones

Aug 25, 2018

Homer W. Jones , 85, of Warren, Ohio, formerly of Blairsville, passed away Saturday morning, August 25, 2018 at Continuing Healthcare of Niles. Homer was born on May 13, 1933 in Blairsville, PA a son of the late James and Nora (Williams) Jones. He was a 1951 graduate of Blairsville High School and...

Jon-Michael Gabriel

Jon-Michael Gabriel

Aug 24, 2018

Jon-Michael Gabriel, 41, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Friday, August 24, 2018 at his home. T he son of John J. Gabriel and Cheri L. Louros, he was born October, 10, 1976 in Fullerton, California. He was a veteran of the Navy and had worked as a welder for Keith Libengood Welding. Jon-Michael loved spending time...

James L. Babco

James L. Babco

Aug 20, 2018

James Larry Babco, 68, of Blairsville, PA (Black Lick Twp.) passed away on Monday, August 20, 2018 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The son of Joseph Babco, Jr. and Margaret L. (George) Babco, he was born August 31, 1949 in Indiana, PA.

Jim graduated from Laura Lamar High School, Class of 1967...

Gerald C. Libengood

Gerald C. Libengood

Aug 17, 2018

Gerald Clayton Libengood, 95, of Blairsville, PA (Strangford) went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 17, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.

The son of Homer L. and Sara E. (Repine) Libengood, he was born March 28, 1923 in Strangford.

Mr. Libengood attended Cornerstone Worship Center, Indiana. Through his example, he taught...

Patty L. Mcginity

Patty L. Mcginity

Aug 15, 2018

Patty Lou (Bruner) McGinity, 83, of Indiana, PA, formerly of Blairsville, passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Wilbur M. and Ann M. (Clawson) Bruner, she was born May 28, 1935 in Blacklick Twp., Indiana Co., PA.

Patty was a member of the Lovejoy Church...

Richard S. Antolik

Richard S. Antolik

Aug 14, 2018

Richard Stanley Antolik, 75, Blairsville, PA (Brenizer) passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at his home.

The son of Edward P. and Helen (Parchuke) Antolik, he was born May 25, 1943 in Derry Twp., Westmoreland Co., PA.

Mr. Antolik graduated from Derry High School, Class of 1961 and was a veteran of the Army....

Virginia L. Freed

Virginia L. Freed

Aug 10, 2018

Virginia Louise (Smith) Freed, 84, of Blairsville, PA (Blacklick Twp.) passed away on Friday, August 10, 2018 at her home.

The daughter of Glenn M. and Edna L. (Fulmer) Smith, she was born May 17, 1934 in Blairsville, PA.

Mrs. Freed lived most of her life in Blacklick Twp. and was a member of Senior...

Mattie G. Ferretti

Mattie G. Ferretti

Aug 7, 2018

Mattie Geraldine (Kelly) Ferretti. 91, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at her home. The daughter of Joseph L. Kelly and Myrtle P. (Elwood) Kelly, she was born January 13, 1927 in Kiski Twp., Westmoreland Co., PA. Mrs. Ferretti lived most of her life in Blairsville and graduated from Blairsville High School with the Class...

Terrance J. Benko

Terrance J. Benko

Jul 23, 2018

Terrance John Benko, 52, of Henderson, NV, formerly of Pittsburgh, PA passed away on Monday, July 23, 2018.

The son of the late Frank and Pat Benko, he was born May 8, 1966 in Ambridge, PA.

Terry graduated from Ambridge Area High School, Class of 1984 and from the Community College of Allegheny County.  He...