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...

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...

Jan 6, 2017

Frank Anthony Mase, Jr. 84, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Friday, January 6, 2017 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg, PA.

The son of Frank A. Mase, Sr. and Kunsie (Darazio) Mase, he was born June 17, 1932 in Latrobe, PA.

Frank was a very active member of...

Jan 1, 2017

Rebecca Agnes (Bowers) Shank, 63, of Blairsville, PA (Burrell Twp.) passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2017 at her home.

The daughter of John M. and Helen E. (Hutchison) Bowers, she was born in Benzinger Township, Elk County, PA.

Mrs. Shank worked in car sales.

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Dec 22, 2016

Annis (Smith) Ringler, 93, of Blairsville, PA was born May 23, 1923 and died December 22, 2016.

And in her words:

I was born in Blairsville to CLT and Katharine (King) Smith, grew up on Brown Street, graduated from Penn State, married Jack Ringler and...

Dec 21, 2016

Joseph Edward Fircetz, 72, of Black Lick, PA passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at his home.

The son of Joseph E. Fircetz and Anna (Matrunic) Fircetz, he was born April 3, 1944 in Wilpen, PA.

Mr. Fircetz worked in construction and was a veteran of the Army....

Dec 18, 2016

Ann Louise Little, nee’ Ault, 78, of Blairsville, Pennsylvania, passed on to be with the Lord, on Sunday, December 18, 2016.  Ann was born May 25, 1938, in Derry, Pennsylvan­ia, to Dorothy (Allison) Ault and Clarence Herbert Ault, both deceased.  Ann is survived by a sister Yvonne Tisa, of New Jersey; and brothers, Michael (Jill)...

Dec 14, 2016

Florabelle (Beppler) Pezzi, 82, of Blairsville, PA, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of William Beppler and Goldie Jane (Winkleman) Beppler Salva, she was born July 27, 1934 in Buffington Twp., Indiana Co., PA.

Mrs. Pezzi was a...

Dec 11, 2016

Mary Irene Funk, 43, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2016 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

The daughter of Dennis W. Funk and Marilyn K. (Cochran) Funk Bruner, she was born July 27, 1973 in Indiana, PA.

Mary graduated from Homer Center High School in...

Dec 6, 2016

Frank Anthony Brozick, Jr., 86, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at the Keeper of the Flame, Blairsville, PA.

The son of Frank A. Brozick, Sr. and Stella (Sulkosky) Brozick, he was born May 13, 1930 in Bairdstown, PA.

Mr. Brozick was a member of...

Dec 5, 2016

Dorothy Jean (Moore) Taylor, 83, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Monday, December 5, 2016 at the home of her daughter, Bonnie Conigliaro.

The daughter of William H. and Mary E. (Ewing) Moore, she was born November 12, 1933 in Black Lick, PA.

Mrs. Taylor worked as a nurse’s...

Nov 29, 2016

Harvey Albert Wright, 78, of Clarksburg, PA, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

The son of John E. and Edna P. (Orr) Wright, he was born April 13, 1938 in Pittsburgh, PA.

Harvey graduated from Elders Ridge High School in...

Nov 26, 2016

Dorothy Hazel (Alexander) Seiring, 94, of Black Lick, PA passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, November 26, 2016 in the Communities at Indian Haven, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Charles C. and Emma (Shaffer) Alexander, she was born September 10, 1922 in Grafton, PA.

Mrs. Seiring...

Nov 16, 2016

John W. “Jack” Clark, Jr., 76, of Murrysville, PA died peacefully, Wednesday, November 16, 2016, after a courageous battle with lung cancer.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents, John W. “J.W.” Clark, Sr. and Marian L. (Newhouse) Clark, of Blairsville, Pennsylvania. He leaves his cherished wife of 55 years, whom he...

Nov 13, 2016

John Dean Fatino, 82 of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2016 at his home.

The son of John and LaVerna (Thomas) Fatino, he was born October 10, 1934 in Kansas City, MO.

John was a veteran of the Marine Corp. having served during the...

Nov 8, 2016

William Dale Groft, 88, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at Life Care Hospitals of Pittsburgh, Monroeville, PA.

The son of Oscar and Edna (Overdorff) Groft, he was born September 13, 1928 in Blairsville, PA.

Mr. Groft was a member of SS Simon & Jude...

Nov 3, 2016

Floyd Edward Hill, Jr., 76, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at his home.

The son of Floyd E. Hill, Sr. and Pearl (Goodwin) Hill, he was born June 26, 1940 in Finleyville, PA.

Floyd was a veteran of the Navy...

Nov 2, 2016

Phyllis A. Tripodis, 62, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Alexander K. and Koula (Mitika) Tripodis, she was born January 25, 1954 in Ikaria, Greece.

Phyllis was a member of St. John the Baptist...

Nov 1, 2016

Joseph Bruzda, 89, of Saltsburg, PA passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.

The son of Stephen and Barbara (Straka) Bruzda, he was born April 6, 1927 in Grafton, PA.

He was a veteran of the Navy and Joe was co-owner, with...

Nov 1, 2016

Leo Joseph Penatzer, 88, of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, formerly of Blairsville, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at the University Hospital and Medical Center, Tamarac, FL.

The son of William F. and Patience (Stock) Penatzer, he was born March 12, 1928 in Blairsville, PA.

Mr. Penatzer was a...