Obituaries
Rose Ann Thounhurst
Jan 23, 2025
Rose Ann Thounhurst, 86, of Indiana, passed away Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital in Greensburg.
A daughter of the late John M. and Edith L. (Bucci) Thounhurst, Rose Ann was born Feb. 11, 1938, in Avonmore.
Rose Ann was a graduate of Bell-Avon High School and retired from Verizon, formerly Bell Telephone, where she was a Field Clerk....
Martha M. Marron
Jan 23, 2025
Martha Margaret (Soltis) Marron, 96, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at her home.
The daughter of Stephen P. and Margaret M. (Kozenko) Soltis, she was born on December 11, 1928, in Duquesne, PA.
Martha graduated from Derry High School, Class of 1947.
Martha was a member of SS Simon and Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville, where...
Herman D. Luther
Jan 21, 2025
Herman Donald Luther, 92, of New Florence, PA passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, in Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.
The son of John E. and Edna J. (Kough) Luther, he was born on September 12, 1932, in Robinson, PA on a farm where he was raised and lived his entire life.
Herman was a graduate of Armagh High School,...
Denise E. Shaffor
Jan 20, 2025
Denise Eileen (Sharp) Shaffor, 65, of Clarksburg, PA (Conemaugh Twp.) passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025, at her mother’s home surrounded by her family.
The daughter of Donald B. and Betty G. (Smith) Sharp, she was born February 21, 1959, in Indiana, PA.
Denise graduated from Saltsburg High School, Class of 1977.
She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren,...
Dr. Richard L. Reilly, Sr.
Jan 16, 2025
Dr. Richard Leo Reilly, Sr., 88, of Coraopolis, PA (formerly of Blairsville) passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at home.
The son of Dr. Francis St. Clair Reilly and Agnes (Shields) Reilly, he was born May 11, 1936, in Blairsville, PA.
Dr. Reilly graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1953, St. Vincent College, Class of 1957 and Temple, Class of...
Eugene B. Husted
2025
Eugene Brooks Husted, 80, of Indiana, passed away Friday, Jan, 10, 2025, at his home.
A son of Eugene and Irene (Eckley) Husted, he was born in Philipsburg.
Eugene was a retired welder. He was a member of the American Legion and the Eagles.
He is survived by two daughters: Stephanie Baker, of Indiana; and Portia Quirk, of Colo.; four siblings: Deloris Braznock,...
Nancy Wasilko Baron
Jan 9, 2025
Nancy (Wasilko) Baron, 87, of Blairsville, PA (Burrell Twp.) passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025, in Conemaugh Hospital, Johnstown, PA.
The daughter of Harry and Fannie (Dziendza) Wasilko, she was born May 15, 1937, in Barnesboro, PA.
Nancy graduated from Barnesboro High School, Class of 1955.
She was a member of Our Lady of Assumption, Coral where she was a member of...
Rosalind Cavalancia
Jan 6, 2025
Rosalind (Trabucco) Cavalancia, 89, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025, in The Gardens, Dubois, PA.
The daughter of Dessee and Elizabeth (Dimuzio) Trabucco, she was born on December 16, 1935, in Export, PA.
Roz was a graduate of Export High School, Class of 1953 and worked for Blairsville National Bank later known as PNC Bank for 25 years...
Dorothy Mae (Wissinger) Olechoveski
Jan 6, 2025
Dorothy Mae (Wissinger) Olechoveski, 99, of Indiana, passed away Monday, Jan. 6, 2025 at St. Andrew’s Village.
The daughter of the late Alden B. and Mary Ellen M. (Holmes) Wissinger, she was born Sept. 14, 1925, in Indiana.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alex in 1997.
Per Dorothy's wishes, all viewings, services and interment are private.
Carl Wendel Thompson, Sr.
Jan 5, 2025
Carl Wendel Thompson, Sr., 81, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) died on Sunday, January 5, 2025, in Independence Health System Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.
The son of Carson W. and Anna M. (Compton) Thompson, he was born May 14, 1943, in Black Lick, PA.
Carl was a graduate of Blairsville High School, Class of 1961.
He worked in the coal mines until his...
Faye Ann (McCune) Trimble
Jan 5, 2025
Faye Ann Trimble, 84, of Indiana, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at her home surrounded by her daughters.
The daughter of the late Ralph E. and Mildred O. (Foster) McCune, she was born Jan. 17, 1940, in Blairsville. Mrs. Trimble was a 1958 graduate of Blairsville High School. After graduation she worked at GC Murphy...
Alberta G. Blystone
Jan 4, 2025
Alberta Gertrude (Stiles) Blystone, 94, of Blairsville, PA (Burrell Twp.) died on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.
The daughter of Gilbert and Nettie (Starry) Stiles, she was born on October 11, 1930, in Homer City, PA.
She worked at the former Cribbs Nursing Home (Beacon Manor) as a nurse’s aide.
Alberta loved her family and enjoyed those...
John F. Burke, Jr.
Jan 2, 2025
John Francis Burke, Jr., 62, of New Kensington, PA, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, in Platinum Ridge Center for Rehabilitation and Healing, Brackenridge, PA.
The son of John F. Burke, Sr. and Helen T. (Carey) Burke, he was born March 11, 1962, in Upper Darby, PA.
John was an electric technician.
Surviving is his wife, Shara (Fluke) Burke of New Kensington.
Family...
Rheta (Downey) Bricillo
Jan 2, 2025
Rheta (Downey) Bricillo, 75, of Olmsted, OH, formerly Indiana, PA, passed away on Thursday January 2, 2025, at her home. Born on February 26, 1949 in Indiana, Rheta is survived by her two sons Gino Bricillo, Carmen Bricillo and his wife, Megan; two grandchildren Rilyn and Luca; sister Ruth McCullough and many loving nieces and nephews. She was preceded in...
William "Bill" R. Welch
Jan 2, 2025
William “Bill” R. Welch, 80, of Indiana, passed away Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025 at his home, in the arms of his beloved wife, surrounded by his loving family and devoted caregivers. He will remain in everyone’s hearts as a kind, loving, impatient, quick-witted man who never met a stranger or left anyone without a smile.
Bill was born in Indiana and...
Carole M. Cessna Lebbano
Dec 31, 2024
Carole Marie (McCrady) Cessna Lebbano, 87, of Indiana, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born Carole Marie McCrady on July 9, 1937 in Homer City. Her parents were William and Ruth (Bennett) McCrady. She lived her whole life in Indiana County.
Carole worked as a self-employed beautician, as she cared for her...
Todd F. Mitchell
Dec 26, 2024
Todd Franklin Mitchell, 47, of Blairsville, PA (Burrell Twp.) passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024, in Independence Health System Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.
The son of Harold D. and Martha B. (Steiner) Mitchell, he was born on April 19, 1977, in Johnstown, PA.
Todd graduated from United High School, Class of 1995 and was employed by Ron Anthony Wood Products.
He enjoyed...
Paul E. Rekitt
Dec 23, 2024
Paul Eric Rekitt, 79, of Erie, PA formerly of Blairsville, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024, at Walnut Creek Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Erie, PA.
The son of Alfred and Anna A. (Trojanovich) Rekitt, he was born on October 26, 1945, in Erie, PA.
Surviving is his wife of 47 years, Janet E. (Zerfoss) Rekitt, whom he married on May 19,...
Becky Rae Halberg
Dec 21, 2024
Becky Rae (Curry) Halberg, 70, of De Lancey, PA died on Saturday, December 21, 2024, in Aultman Hospital, Canton, OH.
The daughter of Ralston and Sara M. (Means) Curry, she was born on August 23, 1954, in Punxsutawney, PA.
Becky was a graduate of Punxsutawney High School, Class of 1972. For more than 20 years she worked as a bookkeeper for the...
Daniel Robert Shacreaw
Dec 21, 2024
Daniel Robert Shacreaw, 35, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at home surrounded by his wife, son, and beloved companion.
The son of Robert Shacreaw and Kimberly (Elliott) Swiencki, he was born on February 3, 1989, in Latrobe, PA.
Dan was a graduate of Blairsville High School, Class of 2007 and worked as a road superintendent and...
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