Oct 5, 2024

Rickey Alan Emery, 71, of Blairsville, PA, (Derry Twp.) passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024, in AHN Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

The son of Jack R. Emery and Betty (Dyer) Emery Sabol, he was born May 21, 1953, in New Eagle, PA.

After graduating high school in 1971, Rickey continued his education at Penn State, obtaining his BS Degree in...

Oct 3, 2024

Susan “Sue” P. Wettling, 79, of Indiana, passed away peacefully Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

A daughter of the late Robert C. and Jean L. (Harkleroad) Wettling, she was born Sept. 9, 1945, in Indiana.

Sue received a bachelor's degree from Lock Haven University. Prior to her retirement, Sue taught physical education at the United School District for...

Oct 2, 2024

David Allen Raymond, 77, of Indiana, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.

A son of the late Anthony and Elizabeth (Wydo) Raymond, he was born Nov. 10, 1946, in Indiana.

David was a graduate of Indiana High School. He was the owner/operator of Raymond Art and Plate Glass. For 20 years, David enjoyed playing softball. He also...

Sep 22, 2024

David Oliver Cunkelman, 71, of East Petersburg, formerly of Murrysville, PA, ended his valiant nine-year battle with blood cancer on Sunday, September 22, 2024, with his beloved wife and daughter by his side. 

David was the second child and first son of Oliver and Susan (Dunlap) Cunkelman, born on August 3, 1953, in Latrobe, PA. He graduated from Blairsville High School,...

Sep 21, 2024

Ruie Anne (Cramer) Gressley, 98, of Indiana, passed away Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, at her home.

A daughter of the late Murray R. and Vernie (Green) Cramer, the middle child of nine, Ruie was born April 7, 1926, in Penn Run.

Ruie graduated from Pine Township High School in 1943, where she met the love of her life, Delmont C. Gressley, who...

Sep 18, 2024

James W. Sullinger, 87, of Indiana, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, at his home.

A son of the late Edgar and Edna Sullinger, Jim was born March 24, 1937.

After graduating from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Jim began his career teaching music in Cambridge Springs, PA. Earning a Master’s Degree, he then taught for over 30 years at Indiana Area School...

Sep 9, 2024

Norma Jean Lewis, 77, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024, in Loyalhanna Care Center, Latrobe, PA.

She was born July 18, 1947, in Hillside, PA. Norma considered Lyle A. and Ellen (Lewis) Barnhart her parents.

Norma was of the Methodist faith.

She loved working in the garden, and thoroughly enjoyed being around animals and children.

Surviving are four...

Sep 9, 2024

Bernard V. Dilts, 90, of Indiana, passed away Monday, September 9, 2024, at St. Andrew’s Village.

A son of Gwendolyn Dilts Bencic and Vaughn C. Ramage, he was born July 22, 1934, in Indiana.

Bernard enjoyed boxing, wrestling and loved to draw. He was a hard worker and was always busy.

He is survived by a daughter, Brenda Hagerman and husband Barry of...

Sep 8, 2024

Betty Jean Donahugh, 80, of Blairsville, PA (Burrell Twp.) passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at her home.

The daughter of Richard Wissinger and Eleanor Donahugh, she was born November 15, 1943, in Josephine, PA.

Betty worked at the Homer City American Legion Post #493 as well as the Red Barn Sportsman’s Club. In her spare time, she enjoyed going to...

Sep 5, 2024

Mildred M. Grove, 96, of Indiana, passed away Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, at Indiana Regional Medical Center. Mildred was the wife of the late E. Raymond “Bud” Grove Jr, who passed in March of 2017. The couple were wed on February 25, 1950.

A daughter of the late Torrance B. and Grace Z. (Coy) Shaffer, she was born June 5, 1928,...

Sep 4, 2024

James Eugene Donahue, 73, of Homer City, PA, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The son of James M. and AdaBelle (Blystone) Donahue, he was born April 14, 1951, in Indiana, PA.

James worked for Nickles Bakery as a salesman for 39 years, retiring in 2014. His favorite part of the job was talking...

Aug 27, 2024

Susan Kaye (Watkins) Friedrich, 78, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at Greene Health and Rehab Center, Greensburg, PA after a long illness.

The second child to Wiley and Margaret (Espey) Watkins, she was born on May 13, 1946, in Duquesne Heights, Pittsburgh PA. 

Susan worked as an administrative assistant for many years before retiring to help raise...

Aug 26, 2024

Alex Anton Tamsula, 96, of Blairsville, PA (Burrell Twp.) passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024, at home.

The son of Anthony Tamsula, Sr. and Elizabeth (Yahas) Tamsula, he was born on February 18, 1928, in Vintondale, PA. At a young age his family moved to West Homestead, where he was always finding work; at a bakery, in a bowling alley,...

Aug 24, 2024

Anthony “Tony” M. Brown, 53, born in Washington, D.C. on May 14, 1971, and most recently lived in Connellsville, PA, died suddenly on August 24, 2024 after a very short illness at Magee Women’s Hospital of UPMC, Pittsburgh, PA.

Tony was raised in Maryland, and was a lover of all types of music, movies, comedy, and sports, specifically Maryland teams and...

Aug 20, 2024

Martha E. Henderson, 89, of Ravenna, OH, formerly of Creekside, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, at Vista Veranda in Ravenna, OH.

A daughter of the late Lee Roy and Clara (Peterman) Henderson, Martha was born June 10, 1935, in Washington Twp., Indiana Co.

Martha was a graduate of Marion Center High School and a member of the Elderton United Methodist Church....

Aug 12, 2024

Robert Edward Nakles, 77, of Sterling, VA, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024. Beloved wife of four years to Sheila (Shanholtz) Nakles, and 42 years to Jane (Konieczny) Nakles; son of the late Edward and Alice (Joseph) Nakles; loving father of Michael Nakles of Redmond, WA, Jessica (Seth) Blanchard of Falls Church, VA and Rebecca (Christopher) Taylor of San...

Aug 11, 2024

MaryLou (Findley) Shirley, 84, of Indiana, passed away, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024, at her home.

A daughter of the late John S. “Jack” and Velma (Mervine) Findley, MaryLou was born Feb. 5, 1940, in Johnstown.

MaryLou attended Brush Valley United Methodist Church and was active in their events until disabilities confined her to home.

She was a graduate of Indiana High School. Like...

Aug 3, 2024

Patricia “Pat” O. Lassick, 80, of Indiana, passed away Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at Communities at Indian Haven.

A daughter of the late Merle D. and Odessa M. (Isenberg) Carney, she was born July 27, 1944, in Indiana.

Pat was a graduate of Indiana High School. She was a homemaker and loved cooking for her...

Aug 1, 2024

Walter L. “Joe” Houser, 78, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

The son of Walter N. and Caroline R. (Resides) Houser, he was born December 2, 1945, in Pittsburgh, PA.

Joe was a graduate of Blairsville High School, Class of 1963 and a...

Jul 29, 2024

Ralph McKay Lytle III, 80, of Naples, FL, died Monday July 29, 2024. He was the son of Ralph McKay Lytle, Jr. and Jane McQuilkin Lytle. Ralph was born March 4, 1944 in Rockford, IL where his father was stationed during WW II and lived most of his life in Indiana, PA before moving to Florida where he resided...