Obituaries

Paul R. Schalcosky

Paul R. Schalcosky

Jul 23, 2017

Paul Robert Schalcosky, 71, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2017 in Blairsville, PA.

The son of Edward and Augustine (LaMantia) Schalcosky, he was born May 27, 1946 in Latrobe, PA.

Paul was of the catholic faith.

He graduated from Blairsville High School in 1964 and from Clarion University in...

Faith Ann Gunder

Faith Ann Gunder

Jul 23, 2017

Faith Ann Gunder, 53, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2017 at her home.

The daughter of Edward G. and Carmen C. (Miller) Gunder, she was born June 10, 1964 in Latrobe, PA.

Faith Ann graduated from Blairsville High School in 1982 and was the secretary for admissions at Torrance State Hospital....

William I. Horn

William I. Horn

Jul 22, 2017

William Irving Horn, 86, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville, PA.

The son of Jessie and Anna Horn, he was born April 7, 1931 in Brenizer, PA.

Mr. Horn was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville, and the Angels of Compassion....

Frank B. Staats, Iii

Frank B. Staats, Iii

Jul 19, 2017

Frank Boone Staats, III, 70, of Blairsville, PA went home to be with his Lord surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at his home.

The son of Frank Boone Staats, Jr. and Margaret Frances (Barrowman) Staats, he was born August 16, 1946 in Newport News, Virginia.

Frank was a member of...

Carole L. Staats

Carole L. Staats

Jul 17, 2017

Carole Louise (Duke) Staats, 74, of Blairsville, PA went home to be with her Lord surrounded by her loving family on Monday, July 17, 2017 at her home.

The daughter of Joseph Ernest Duke and Ethel (Erb) Duke Bost, she was born October 28, 1942 in Tunnelton, PA.

Carole was a member of the First...

Roger A. Lenhardt

Roger A. Lenhardt

Jul 14, 2017

Roger Allen Lenhardt, 67, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Friday, July 14, 2017 at his home.

The son of Robert F. Lenhardt and Mildred (Mack) Lenhardt Mushrush, he was born August 10, 1949 in Indiana, PA.

Roger graduated from Blairsville High School in 1967 and from Indiana University of PA in 1971 with a...

Josephine T. Dablock

Josephine T. Dablock

Jun 20, 2017

Josephine Theresa Dablock, 94, of Greensburg, PA passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at Westmoreland Manor, Greensburg, PA.

The daughter of Joseph E. and Rose (Gerchman) Dablock, she was born December 23, 1922 in Youngstown, PA.

While Josephine resided at Westmoreland Manor she made many friends she considered family.

Surviving are several...

Marion (Burns) Smith

Marion (Burns) Smith

Jun 11, 2017

Marion (Burns) Smith, 102, of Blairsville, formerly of Hillside, died Sunday, June 11, 2017.

Born February 8, 1915 in Manhattan, New York, she was the daughter of James Edward Burns and Sarah “Sally” Johnson Burns of New York City. She attended from Manhattan Public School...

Carol J. Dunmire

Carol J. Dunmire

Jun 10, 2017

Carol Jean (Cunningham) Dunmire, 63, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Vincent and Deloris (Allman) Cunningham, she was born April 6, 1954 in Ellwood City, PA.

Carol graduated from Seneca Valley High School in 1972 and worked as a clerk....

Donald S. Potochniak

Donald S. Potochniak

Jun 9, 2017

Donald Stephen Potochniak, 72, of New Florence, PA passed away on Friday, June 9, 2017 at his home.

The son of Steve J. and Ethel G. (Layman) Potochniak, he was born December 26, 1944 in Johnstown, PA.

Don was a member of Germany United Methodist Church, New Florence; B.P.O.E #406, Blairsville; LaMonte Lodge #568 F...

Warren M. "Dusty" Reeger, Sr.

Warren M. "Dusty" Reeger, Sr.

Jun 9, 2017

Warren Mabon “Dusty” Reeger, Sr., 85, of Coral, PA passed away on Friday, June 9, 2017 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The son of John M. and Ethel M. (Ling) Reeger, he was born July 25, 1931 in Brush Valley, PA. He was the only survivor of triplets

Mr. Reeger worked 41...

Ann I. Rhea Crowe

Ann I. Rhea Crowe

May 23, 2017

Ann Ione (Burkley) Rhea Crowe, 82, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Elmer Patrick Burkley, Sr. and Hannah Elizabeth (Irwin) Burkley, she was born July 14, 1934 in Bairdstown, PA (Derry Township).

Mrs. Crowe was a member of SS Simon...

Sarah E. Mcgraw

Sarah E. Mcgraw

May 13, 2017

Sarah Emma (Ritenour) McGraw, 94, passed away from this life into her heavenly home on Saturday, May 13, 2017. Sarah was a resident of Sheridan, WY for 14 years.

Sarah was the oldest of nine children born to C. Richard and Evelyn Mae (Nesbit) Ritenour. She was born September 27, 1922 in Fairfield Twp., PA.

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Clarence J. "Jim" Miller

Clarence J. "Jim" Miller

May 12, 2017

Clarence J. “Jim” Miller, 81 of Blairsville, PA (Brush Valley Twp.) passed away on Friday, May 12, 2017 at his home.

The son of Thomas F. and Mary Ellen (Prettyman) Miller, he was born December 20, 1935 in Robinson, PA.

Jim was a veteran of the US Navy.

Prior to his retirement from...

Velma F. Crawford

Velma F. Crawford

May 11, 2017

Velma Fay (Graham) Crawford, 85, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg, PA.

The daughter of Clyde and Nellie (Clawson) Graham, she was born August 19, 1931 in Torrance, PA.

Velma was an active and devoted member of The United Presbyterian Church, Blairsville. She served as...

William K. Wisor, Sr.

William K. Wisor, Sr.

May 9, 2017

William Kenneth Wisor, Sr., 69, of Blairsville, Pa passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

The son of William W. and Loretta L. (Kelly) Wisor, he was born November 26, 1947 in Indiana, PA.

Mr. Wisor graduated from Indiana High School in 1967...

Leroy A. Sulkosky, Sr.

Leroy A. Sulkosky, Sr.

May 7, 2017

Leroy Andrew Sulkosky, Sr., 78, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

The son of Zigmund A. and Catherine (Newhouse) Sulkosky, he was born May 11, 1938 in New Alexandria, PA.

Leroy was a member of Pleasant Valley Church of Christ, Indiana, PA.

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Jenna V. Pahel

Jenna V. Pahel

Apr 22, 2017

Jenna Victoria Pahel, 24, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2017 in Swissvale, PA.

The daughter of Cynthia A. (Furey) Pahel, she was born October 24, 1992 in Latrobe, PA.

Jenna graduated from Blairsville High School in 2011 and had previously worked as a cashier at the Dollar Tree.

She...

James T. Compton

James T. Compton

Apr 9, 2017

James Thomas Compton, 81, of Indiana, PA passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2017 at Specialty Care, Johnstown, PA.

The son of Blaine L. and Mary E. (Monroe) Compton, he was born March 13, 1936 in Indiana, PA.

Mr. Compton graduated from Saltsburg High School in 1953, Kiski Prep in 1954 and from Penn State...

Jay L. Little, Jr.

Jay L. Little, Jr.

Apr 7, 2017

            Jay L. Little, Jr., 85, of Black Lick, PA passed away on Friday, April 7, 2017 at Lynn Haven Personal Care Home, Black Lick, PA.           The son of Jay L. Little, Sr. and Bertha (Bolen) Little, he was born June 29, 1931 in Conemaugh Twp., PA.           Mr. Little graduated from Elders Ridge High School in 1949 and attended IUP for...