Obituaries
Lenora D. Lagoda
Jun 11, 2018
Lenora Diane (Pinder) Lagoda, 72, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Monday, June 11, 2018 at her home.
The daughter of Leonard Beck Pinder and Marion Virginia (Harry) Pinder, she was born February 20, 1946 in Dover, DE.
Lenora was an English major in college and was working for herself for “Young Living.”
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Charles W. Thompson
Jun 9, 2018
Charles William “Bill/Champ” Thompson, 78, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2018, surrounded by family, at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.
He was born March 20, 1940 in Blairsville, PA to the late Wayne Gaskill Thompson and Jane (Smay) Thompson.
Bill attended Blairsville Senior High...
Marilyn E. Hill
Jun 9, 2018
Marilyn E. “Pepper” (Thomas) Hill, 73, of Perryopolis, PA passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.
The daughter of Alton Leroy and Eltye Lovell (Lenhardt) Thomas, she was born June 27, 1944 in Indiana, PA.
Pepper graduated from Blairsville High School in 1963 and from...
John D. Sloan
Jun 8, 2018
John D. “Bo” Sloan, 66, of Bristol, VA passed away on Friday, June 8, 2018 at the Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, TN.
The son of John and Virginia M. (Clawson) Sloan, he was born November 29, 1951 in Indiana, PA.
He was a Christian.
Bo graduated from Derry High School in 1969...
Nellie E. Risinger
Jun 4, 2018
Nellie Ellen (Bost) Risinger, 74, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Monday, June 4, 2018 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.
The daughter of George W. and Margaret (Erb) Bost, she was born July 30, 1943 in Cokeville, PA.
Mrs. Risinger graduated from Blairsville High School in 1961.
She formerly attended...
Ramona L. Stevens
Jun 1, 2018
Ramona Lavern Stevens, 58, of Blairsville, PA (Brenizer) passed away on Friday, June 1, 2018 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.
The daughter of William H. and Bernice (Williams) Stevens, she was born November 1, 1959 in Latrobe, PA.
Ramona worked as a caregiver.
She loved being with and taking care of...
Mary A. Ewing
May 14, 2018
Mary Alice (McLaughlin) Ewing, 93, of Blairsville, PA (Blacklick Twp.) went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 14, 2018 in the Communities at Indian Haven, Indiana, PA. The daughter of John and Susan (Waddle) McLaughlin, she was born July 4, 1924 in Conemaugh Twp., Indiana County, PA. Mrs. Ewing graduated from Saltsburg High School in 1941...
George Sracic
May 10, 2018
George “Gar” Sracic, 89, of Lenoir City, TN, formerly of Blairsville, passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at the home of his daughter.
The son of Frank Andrew and Antonia Mary (Frylan) Sracic, he was born May 31, 1928 in Charles, PA.
Mr. Sracic was a member of...
Robert G. Blystone, Sr.
May 6, 2018
Robert George Blystone, Sr., 69, of Homer City, PA passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at his home.
The son of Robert C. and Alberta (Stiles) Blystone, he was born March 8, 1949 in Indiana, PA.
He worked for R & P Coal Company.
Robert enjoyed hunting, traveling all over the country,...
Michael A. Ammon
May 3, 2018
Michael Arthur Ammon, 67, of Ebensburg, PA passed away on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, PA.
The son of Edward W. and Dolores B. (Borbonus) Ammon, he was born February 3, 1951 in Indiana, PA.
He was an avid Steelers fan, loved dogs, stuffed animals and enjoyed his family visits....
Melvin E. Mack
Apr 21, 2018
Melvin Eugene Mack, 64, of Derry, PA passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.
The son of Howard Ray and Betty M. (Kunkle) Mack, he was born August 22, 1953 in Homer City, PA.
Melvin graduated from Blairsville High School in 1970 and was a veteran having served...
Scott R. Anderson
Apr 15, 2018
Scott Robert Anderson, 50, of Ashburn, VA, passed away on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at Inova Loudoun Hospital, Leesburg, VA.
The son of Jeffrey Scot and Beverly E. (McConnell) Anderson, he was born May 26, 1967 in Weymouth, MA.
Scott graduated from Granby Memorial High School, Granby, CT and from the University of Connecticut. He...
Lorna Gibson
Apr 14, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Lorna Gibson of Atlanta, GA announces her passing at her home on Saturday, April 14, 2018, after a brief illness. Lorna, also known as "Babe" was born January 9, 1955, in Latrobe Pennsylvania. The daughter of Geneva (Eva) Williams and Earl Van Lawson.
Lorna grew...
Ronald J. Vance
Apr 13, 2018
Ronald Jeffrey Vance, 61, of Harrison, Ohio, formerly of Blairsville, PA, passed away on Friday, April 13, 2018 in Mercy Health West Hospital, Monfort Heights, Ohio.
The son of Ronald R. Vance and Beverly J. (Bennett) Vance Markel, he was born November 23, 1956 in Blairsville, PA.
Ron graduated from Blairsville High School in 1974...
David E. Chaek
Apr 9, 2018
David Ellis Chaek, 65, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Monday, April 9, 2018 at his home.
The son of George C. and Madeline (Nakles) Chaek, he was born February 10, 1953 in Latrobe, PA.
Mr. Chaek worked at FMC, Homer City, for 30 years. He loved his soft serve ice cream business, Chaek’s Window...
John Dale Sheffler
Apr 9, 2018
John Dale Sheffler, 86, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away on Monday, April 9, 2018 in Greensburg Care Center, Greensburg, PA.
The son of Theodore H. and Gladys R. (Miller) Sheffler, he was born September 29, 1931 in New Alexandria, PA.
Mr. Sheffler was a member of the Independent Traditional Holiness Church, Indiana.
...Marcy Jo Trimble
Mar 28, 2018
Marcy Jo (Ferra) Trimble, 49, of Bradenville, PA passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at her home.
The daughter of John C. Ferra, Sr. and Betty L. (Snyder) Ferra, she was born August 19, 1968 in Dubois, PA.
Marcy enjoyed being with her family, especially Jimmy and her dog, Trixie, going on rides in...
Helen L. Saunders
Mar 27, 2018
Helen L. (McConnell) Jones Saunders, 94, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at Beacon Ridge, Indiana, PA.
The daughter of William D. and Della (McFeaters) McConnell, she was born August 27, 1923 in Blairsville, PA.
Helen was a member of the Hebron Lutheran Church, Blairsville.
She was a homebody,...
Robert J. Ammon
Mar 21, 2018
Robert John Ammon, 60, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 in Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.
The son of Edward W. and Dolores B. (Borbonus) Ammon, he was born December 31, 1957 in Indiana, PA.
Bob was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville, VFW Post...
Norma J. Bollinger
Mar 17, 2018
Norma Jean (Kunrod) Bollinger, 83, of Black Lick, PA passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2018 in Lynn Haven Personal Care Home, Black Lick, PA.
The daughter of Michael J. and Dorothy L. (Dunlop) Kunrod, she was born October 5, 1934 in Greensburg, PA.
Mrs. Bollinger loved being with her sons and grandchildren.
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