Obituaries

Grace E. Weinell

Grace E. Weinell

Mar 31, 2017

Grace Elizabeth (Howard) Weinell, 94, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Friday, March 31, 2017 at the Keeper of the Flame, Blairsville, PA.

The daughter of George S. and Fannie W. (Kelly) Howard, she was born December 29, 1922 in Blacklick Twp., PA.

Mrs. Weinell graduated from Blairsville High School in 1940.

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Magdalena S. Powell

Magdalena S. Powell

Mar 28, 2017

Magdalena S. (Mallari) Powell, 75, of Coral, PA passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at Hempfield Manor, Greensburg, PA.

The daughter of Domingo and Alejandra (Santos) Mallari, she was born July 6, 1941 in the Philippines.

Mrs. Powell was a very active member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, Coral site, where she...

Homer T. Mcdowell, Jr.

Homer T. Mcdowell, Jr.

Mar 22, 2017

Homer Turner McDowell, Jr., 82, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at Loyalhanna Care Center, Latrobe, PA.

The son of Homer T. McDowell, Sr. and Edith (Coy) McDowell, he was born October 29, 1934 in Heshbon, PA (Indiana County).

Homer was a member of Blairsville B.P.O.E.#406 and the F.O.E. #1488 and...

Katherine A. Cribbs

Katherine A. Cribbs

Mar 11, 2017

Katherine Agnes (Stipcak) Cribbs, 88, of Blairsville, PA passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Excela Hospital in Latrobe.

She was born April 24, 1928 in Palmertown, PA, the daughter of the late Martin and Anna (Kubick) Stipcak.  She was a member of...

Joann "Jennie" J. Moreno

Joann "Jennie" J. Moreno

Mar 9, 2017

Joann Jennie (Tedeschi) Moreno, 94, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at St. Mary Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Lansdale, PA. where she had resided for the past two years.

The daughter of Egildo and Albina (Gabelli) Tedeschi, she was born November 20, 1922...

Frances L. Sandolfini

Frances L. Sandolfini

Mar 9, 2017

Frances Lorraine (Lawson) Sandolfini, 69, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at the Beacon Ridge in Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Elmer and Orpha (Varner) Lawson, she was born June 7, 1947 in Blairsville, PA.

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Patricia A. Houck

Patricia A. Houck

Mar 4, 2017

Patricia Ann (Arnold) Houck, 53, of North Huntingdon, PA passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg, PA.

The daughter of James E. and Linda L. (Leaghty) Arnold, she was born March 15, 1963 in Altoona, PA.

Patty loved cross-stitch and baking, enjoyed doing things with her family and also...

Lee H. Hoover

Lee H. Hoover

Feb 21, 2017

Lee H. Hoover, 77, of Black Lick, PA passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at UPMC West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

The son of John and Lula (Craft) Hoover, he was born March 4, 1939 in Sykesville, PA.

Mr. Hoover owned Hoover’s Market, Black Lick for many years. He also worked as a butcher...

Velma "Ruth" Stipcak

Velma "Ruth" Stipcak

Feb 18, 2017

Velma Ruth “Orr” Stipcak, 85, of Palmertown, PA passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center in Indiana, PA.

The daughter of George and Helen (Kinter) Orr, she was born June 28, 1931 in Home, PA.

Ruth was known for her love of baking,...

Nick J. Sansonetti

Nick J. Sansonetti

Feb 17, 2017

Nick Joseph Sansonetti, 93, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Friday, February 17, 2017 at his home.

The son of Pacifico and Assunta (Fiocca) Sansonetti, he was born November 6, 1923 in Blairsville, PA.

Mr. Sansonetti was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville, where he sang in the men’s choir,...

Charles J. Vatter

Charles J. Vatter

Feb 16, 2017

            Charles J. Vatter, 88, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg, PA.           The son of Frank J. and Marie Anna Vatter, he was born August 14, 1928 in Pittsburgh, PA.           Chuck grew up in Baldwin Borough and worked at J & L Steel in Pittsburgh while still attending Baldwin High School. He...

Jon J. Hummel, Sr.

Jon J. Hummel, Sr.

Feb 7, 2017

Jon Jacob Hummel, Sr., 68 of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The son of Jacob S. and Ruth T. (Hoyman) Hummel, he was born January 20, 1949 in Pittsburgh, PA.

Jon was a US Army veteran having served two tours in Vietnam and worked...

Elaine M. Jones

Elaine M. Jones

Feb 1, 2017

Elaine M. (Mittermeier) Jones, 79, of Julian, PA (formerly of Blairsville, PA) passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at the Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College, PA.

The daughter of John and Angela (Finnigan) Mittermeier, she was born November 13, 1937 in Pittsburgh, PA.

Mrs. Jones was a former member of the Blairsville United...

Dennis W. Marsh

Dennis W. Marsh

Jan 31, 2017

Dennis W. “Wiley” Marsh, 59, of Blairsville, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017 at his home. The son of Jesse R. and Lillian V. (Boring) Marsh, he was born November 2nd, 1957 in Latrobe, PA Dennis Wayne Marsh, known as Wiley to his friends and family, Dad to his daughters and son, and Pappy...

Chester D. Jones

Chester D. Jones

Jan 31, 2017

Chester Daniel Jones, 94, of Josephine, PA passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at his home.

The son of James M. and Nora E. (Williams) Jones, he was born August 25, 1922 in Burrell Twp., PA.

Mr. Jones was a member of the Wesleyan Methodist Church, Indiana, PA.

He loved...

Theodore T. Joyce

Theodore T. Joyce

Jan 27, 2017

Theodore Thomas Joyce, 76, of Pittsburgh, PA passed away on Friday, January 27, 2017 at UPMC McKeesport Hospital, McKeesport, PA.

The son of Richard P. and Edith (Rhoades) Joyce, he was born June 12, 1940 in Mount Pleasant, PA.

Mr. Joyce was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Pittsburgh, PA.

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Joseph G. Jewart

Joseph G. Jewart

Jan 24, 2017

Joseph G. Jewart, 94, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at Beacon Ridge, Indiana, PA.

The son of Charles G. and Nettie (Ferguson) Jewart, he was born April 13, 1922 in New Bethlehem, PA.

Mr. Jewart was a member of the First United Methodist Church,...

Timothy J. Mcdonald

Timothy J. Mcdonald

Jan 23, 2017

Timothy James McDonald, 26, of Homer City, PA passed away on Monday, January 23, 2017 at his home.

The son of Timothy L. McDonald and Robin L. (Ferrell) Porter, he was born March 15, 1990 in Latrobe, PA.

He played football and wrestled at Indiana High School. Tim graduated from Derry Area High School in...

Dale R. "Sam" Mcintire

Dale R. "Sam" Mcintire

Jan 15, 2017

Dale Robert “Sam” McIntire, 63 of Blairsville, PA passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2017 at his home. After the death of the love of his life, Wanda, on October 7, 2016, Sam lost his will to live.

The son of Robert and Irene (Bernard) McIntire, he was born September 20, 1953 in...

Helen L. Johnson

Helen L. Johnson

Jan 7, 2017

Helen L. Johnson, 88, Lebanon, PA. formerly of Blairsville, died January 7, 2017, at Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon.

She was born Jan. 5, 1929, in Jerome, Pa, daughter of the late Alexander and Alice (Malukewiecz) Vancavage.

Preceded in death by husband Donald on February 12, 2007, whom she...