Obituaries

M. Lynn Ramsden

M. Lynn Ramsden

Apr 22, 2014

M. Lynn (Ashley) Ramsden, 65, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA. The daughter of Richard C. Ashley and Marguerite (Kinkead) Ashley, she was born February 6, 1949 in Latrobe, PA. Lynn was of the catholic faith and enjoyed watching QVC. Prior to her retirement in 1989, she worked...

Vincent J. Sgro

Vincent J. Sgro

Apr 21, 2014

Vincent James Sgro, 60, of Blairsville, PA passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 21, 2014 in Philadelphia, PA. The son of George V. and Lillian C. (DeFalco) Sgro, he was born April 5, 1954 in Philadelphia, PA. Vincent was a member of St. Martin Catholic Church, New Derry, and was employed by Pool City, Greensburg, for the past 17 years....

Douglas C. Lee

Douglas C. Lee

Apr 19, 2014

Douglas Craig Lee, 61, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2014 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA. The son of Myron E. and Frances L. (Ruddon) Lee, he was born September 8, 1952 in Santa Rosa, California. Mr. Lee was a member of No Walls Ministries, New Alexandria. He was a veteran of the Army and...

James Owen Shanner

James Owen Shanner

Apr 14, 2014

James Owen Shanner, 57, of Greensburg, PA passed away on Monday, April 14, 2014 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg, PA. The son of Lloyd and Florence P. (Henderson) Shanner, he was born February 10, 1957 in Connellsville, PA. He collected miniature antique cars and was very involved with miniature railroads. Surviving are two brothers and three sisters, Janice L....

Jodie L. Carrozza

Jodie L. Carrozza

Apr 8, 2014

Jodie Lynn (Palmer) Carrozza, 56, of Derry Twp., PA passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at her home. The daughter of Raymond E. Palmer Sr. and Olive Mae "Toots" (Foust) Palmer, she was born November 13, 1957 in Indiana, PA. Surviving are four sisters, Patsy "Toot" Palmer; Grace Bernabei (Augie); Bonnie Harr and Marla McConnell, all of Blairsville;...

Joseph A. Litvik

Joseph A. Litvik

Mar 27, 2014

Joseph Anthony Litvik, 67, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2014 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, PA. The son of Paul and Agnes (Lisicky) Litvik, he was born December 23, 1946 in Tintown, PA (Derry Twp.) Joe was of the catholic faith and was a member of the Vintondale VFW Post 5211. He graduated...

Joseph F. Kanyan

Joseph F. Kanyan

Mar 27, 2014

Joseph Floyd Kanyan, 86, of Blairsville, PA (Black Lick Twp.) passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2014 at Beacon Ridge, Indiana, PA. The son of Joseph C. and Bertha (Szimiczka) Kanyan, he was born May 4, 1927 in Black Lick Twp., PA. Mr. Kanyan was a member of St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church, Black Lick, PA and was a...

Gary D. Davis, Sr.

Gary D. Davis, Sr.

Mar 26, 2014

Gary Dalton "Gus" "Max" Davis, Sr., 71, of Latrobe, PA passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. The son of James M. and Bertha Z. (Carmichael) Davis, he was born August 30, 1942 in Cokeville, PA. Mr. Davis was a veteran of the Army and worked as a truck driver. He enjoyed fishing and...

Patricia "Theresa" A. Dunmire

Patricia "Theresa" A. Dunmire

Mar 17, 2014

Patricia Ann "Theresa" (McAdams) Dunmire, 74, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Monday, March 17, 2014 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. The daughter of Clarence W. and Bella M. (Settlemire) McAdams, she was born November 14, 1939 in Seward, PA. Mrs. Dunmire was of the catholic faith and worked as a caregiver. She enjoyed being with her family, going...

Joseph Stets, Jr.

Joseph Stets, Jr.

Mar 10, 2014

Joseph Stets, Jr., 79, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Monday, March 10, 2014 at Beacon Ridge, Indiana, PA. The son of Joseph Stets, Sr. and Pauline (Flinko) Stets, he was born January 30, 1935 in Ernest, PA. Mr. Stets was a member of St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church, Bradenville, Knights of Columbus, BPOE #406, Blairsville, American Greek Society, Westmoreland...

Margie A. Gray

Margie A. Gray

Mar 8, 2014

Margie Annilee (Zirk) Gray, 78, of Seward, PA passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at her home. The daughter of Noah S. and Edith L. (Weatherhotz) Zirk, she was born March 20, 1935 in Petersburg, WV. Mrs. Gray worked as a waitress and enjoyed reading and watching religious TV shows especially Jimmy Swaggart. Surviving are two sons, Larry Graham...

Pearl M. Stitt

Pearl M. Stitt

Mar 1, 2014

Pearl Mae (Duncan) Stitt, 88, of Indiana, PA formerly of Black Lick, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2014 in the Communities at Indian Haven, Indiana, PA. A daughter of Arthur and Vernie (Howard) Duncan, she was born June 20, 1925 in Black Lick. The most important part of her life was spending time with her family and with her...

James M. "Flick" Flickinger

James M. "Flick" Flickinger

Feb 19, 2014

James M. "Flick" Flickinger, 69, of Brenizer, PA passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at his home. The son of Lawrence and Anna I. (Gumbita) Flickinger, he was born May 31, 1944. He worked as a union roofer for the Pennsylvania Roofing Systems for 45 years. Flick was of the catholic faith and was a member of the Derry...

Frederick Herbert Gould, Jr.

Frederick Herbert Gould, Jr.

Feb 10, 2014

Frederick Herbert Gould, Jr., 91, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Monday, February 10, 2014 at Loyalhanna Care Center in Latrobe, PA. The son of Frederick H. Gould, Sr. and Marie (Carnahan) Gould, he was born March 30, 1922 in Black Lick, PA. Fred was a partner in Gould's Bottled Gas for over 40 years and was a World War...

Walter D. Bracken, Jr.

Walter D. Bracken, Jr.

Jan 31, 2014

Walter D. Bracken, Jr., 60, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Friday, January 31, 2014 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. The son of Walter D. Bracken, Sr. and Emma P. (Bako) Bracken, he was born May 24, 1953 in Loraine, OH. Mr. Bracken graduated from Blairsville High School in 1971 and was employed as a heavy equipment operator for...

Joseph P. Hoak

Joseph P. Hoak

Jan 28, 2014

Joseph Preston Hoak, 72, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at the Washington Hospital, Washington, PA. The son of Robert J. and Bessie M. (Smock) Hoak, he was born September 19, 1941 in Natrona Heights, PA. Mr. Hoak was a history enthusiast, enjoyed hunting, fishing and watching war and western movies. Prior to his retirement in...

James "Cribby" R. Cribbs

James "Cribby" R. Cribbs

Jan 27, 2014

James Rutledge "Cribby" Cribbs, 87, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Monday, January 27, 2014 at his home. The son of Wilson H. and Lillian (Walker) Cribbs, he was born September 9, 1926 in Blairsville, PA. Cribby worked at Kennametal, Inc. as a machinist for 49 years, retiring in 1993 and was a World War II Navy veteran. He was...

Theresa Kasperik

Theresa Kasperik

Jan 21, 2014

Theresa "Daisy" (DeNardis) Kasperik, 97, went to heaven on January 21, 2014 while living at the Locust Grove Senior Living Center in West Mifflin, PA. She was born September 21, 1916 in Moween, PA, the daughter of Nickolas and Pearl (Piccirilli) DeNardis. Daisy was a resident of Blairsville until she was 90 and was a member of the Hebron Lutheran...

Netta C. Varner

Netta C. Varner

Jan 21, 2014

Netta C. (Bollinger) Libengood Varner, 69, of Latrobe, PA passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at Mountainview Specialty Care Center, Greensburg, PA. The daughter of Harvey E. and Olive (Switzer) Bollinger, she was born February 4, 1944 in Cokeville, PA. Mrs. Varner worked as a cook at the Latrobe Elks. She loved cooking, baking, working with crafts and going...

James "Scratch" Svehla

James "Scratch" Svehla

Jan 19, 2014

James "Scratch" Svehla, 96, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2014 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA. The son of James V. and Maria (Krupa) Svehla, he was born June 8, 1917 in Onancock, VA. Jim was a member of the Blairsville United Presbyterian Church, B.P.O.E. #406, Blairsville, and the Derry Rod & Gun Club. He...