Obituaries

Florence A. Clawson

Florence A. Clawson

Aug 2, 2016

Florence A. (Rhea) Clawson, 87, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.

The daughter of Laurence McFarland Rhea and Almeda Katherine (Lindsay) Rhea, she was born December 2, 1928 in Derry Twp., PA.

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Mary M. Dudash

Mary M. Dudash

Jul 28, 2016

Mary Marie (Shilling) Dudash, 61, of Ebensburg, PA, formerly of Blairsville, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2016 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, PA.

The daughter of Matthew and Melvina (Parsley) Shilling, she was born January 31, 1955 in Indiana, PA.

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Melinda A. Duncan

Melinda A. Duncan

Jul 25, 2016

Melinda Ann “Baby Doll” (Griffen) Duncan, 34, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Monday, July 25, 2016.

The daughter of Gerald L. and Constance E. (Lawson) Griffen, she was born April 14, 1982 in Indiana, PA.

Melinda was a homemaker and attended the...

Robert D. Barnhart

Robert D. Barnhart

Jul 19, 2016

Robert Duane Barnhart, 71, of Blairsville, PA, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at his home.

The son of Samuel E. and Helen (Prosco) Barnhart, he was born May 23, 1945 in Latrobe, PA.

As per Bob’s wishes, there will be no...

Betty J. Kunkle

Betty J. Kunkle

Jul 11, 2016

Betty Jean (Mitchell) Kunkle, 84, of Black Lick, PA passed away on Monday, July 11, 2016 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Margaret Viola Mitchell and raised by her grandparents, Arlie and Margaret Mitchell, she was born December 4, 1931 in Blairsville, PA.

She...

Sarah P. Shirley

Sarah P. Shirley

Jul 5, 2016

Sarah Pearl (Lichtenfels) Shirley, 89, of Indiana, PA passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 in the Communities at Indian Haven, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Paul StClair Lichtenfels and Lillian V. (Murphy) Lichtenfels, she was born May 25, 1927 in West...

John L. Lonetti

John L. Lonetti

Jul 1, 2016

John Louis Lonetti, 62, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Friday, July 1, 2016 at Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The son of John and Joanne (Bodnar) Lonetti, he was born June 8, 1954 in Indiana, PA.

John attended Homer Center High...

Theodore J. "Ted" Pynos

Theodore J. "Ted" Pynos

Jun 11, 2016

Theodore John “Ted” Pynos, 80, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at his home in the company of his family.

The son of Theodore F. and Anna (Goodman) Pynos, he was born August 17, 1935 in Latrobe, PA.

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Mark A. Howard

Mark A. Howard

Jun 10, 2016

Mark Alan Howard, 58, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Friday, June 10, 2016 at St. Andrew’s Village, Indiana, PA.

The son of Harold T. Howard, II and Sarah J. “Sally” (Guiher) Howard, he was born August 4, 1957 in Johnstown, PA.

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John S. Pavlik, Jr.

John S. Pavlik, Jr.

Jun 9, 2016

John Stephen “Tood” Pavlik, Jr., 57, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

The son of John S. Pavlik, Sr. and Evelyn I. (Ralston) Pavlik, he was born September 30, 1958 in Latrobe, PA.

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Domer L. Sleasman, Jr.

Domer L. Sleasman, Jr.

Jun 8, 2016

Domer Lee Sleasman, Jr. 52 of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 in Black Lick, PA.

The son of Domer L. Sleasman, Sr. and Nancy (Davis) Fiercetz, he was born September 8, 1963 in Indiana, PA.

Domer attended the Black...

Reafa G. Mcgraw

Reafa G. Mcgraw

Jun 2, 2016

Reafa Gale (McClune) McGraw, 93, of Latrobe, Pa., formerly of Blairsville, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at the Barnes Place, Latrobe, PA.

The daughter of Arthur J. and Anna G. (Foust) McClune, she was born March 4, 1923 in Robinson, PA.

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Gail C. Gormley

Gail C. Gormley

Jun 1, 2016

Gail Cochrane (Thompson) Sterner Gormley, 91, of Crestline, OH, formerly of Blairsville, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at Hospice of North Central Ohio, Ashland, OH.

The daughter of William H. and Mary E. (Cochrane) Thompson, she was born July 16, 1924 in Blairsville, PA.

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Edward M. Hankinson

Edward M. Hankinson

May 30, 2016

Edward Morris Hankinson, 72, of Saltsburg, PA (Conemaugh Twp.) passed away on, Monday, May 30, 2016 at his home.

The son of Walter J. and Margaret L. (Lawson) Hankinson, he was born March 3, 1944 in Ebensburg, PA.

Ed graduated from Blairsville High...

Harold G. Dunmire, Sr.

Harold G. Dunmire, Sr.

May 29, 2016

Harold George “Nutsy” Dunmire, Sr., 76, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2016 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

The son of Thomas E. and Erma E. (Lawson) Dunmire, he was born September 24, 1939 in Indiana, PA.

Nutsy worked...

Robert W. Gorton, Sr.

Robert W. Gorton, Sr.

May 26, 2016

Robert Wendell Gorton, Sr., 79, of Saltsburg, PA (Conemaugh Twp.) passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at his home.

The son of Wendell R. and Hazel R. (McCurdy) Gorton, he was born May 25, 1937 in Black Lick, PA.

Mr. Gorton graduated...

Calvin G. Foust

Calvin G. Foust

May 22, 2016

Calvin G. Foust, 90, of North Huntingdon, PA passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2016 at the Walden’s View Senior Care, North Huntingdon, PA.

The son of Lawrence P. and Helena (Littell) Foust, he was born November 2, 1925 in Campbells Mill, PA.

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Arthur M. Baker

Arthur M. Baker

May 5, 2016

            Arthur Melvin Baker, 85, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2016 at ManorCare Health Services, Monroeville, PA.           A lifelong Blairsville resident, he was born June 10, 1930, one of eleven children of Joseph and Katherine (Griffith) Baker of Ranson Ave., Blairsville.           Mr. Baker was a member of St. Joseph Church, Derry, PA.           He was an avid car...

Cheryl L. Williams

Cheryl L. Williams

Apr 23, 2016

Cheryl L. (Edwards) Williams, 56, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at her home.

The daughter of Benjamin and Cora B. (Smith) Edwards, she was born February 19, 1960 in Pittsburgh, PA.

Cheryl was a member of Victory Christian...

Jeffrey K. Pittard

Jeffrey K. Pittard

Apr 10, 2016

Jeffrey K. Pittard, 43, of Indiana, PA, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at his home.

The son of Thomas J. Pittard and Linda L. (Lindsey) Risinger, he was born April 1, 1973 in McKeesport, PA.

Jeff graduated from Blairsville High School...