Obituaries

Barry D. Kestenbaum

Barry D. Kestenbaum

Jul 24, 2024

Barry David Kestenbaum, 73, of Indiana, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Embassy at Hillsdale.

The son of the late Leonard and Celia (Ruben) Kestenbaum, Barry was born Nov. 8, 1950, in Bronx, NY.

Barry was a member of the Beth Shalom Synagogue in Johnstown. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army...

Mary E. Lyons

Mary E. Lyons

Jul 23, 2024

Mary Esther (Malnofski) Lyons, 83, of Blairsville, PA died on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Westmoreland Manor, Greensburg, PA.

The daughter of Louis and Albina (Sistek) Malnofski, she was born on November 4, 1940, in Truxall, Bell Twp., PA.

Mary was a graduate of Derry High School, Class of 1959 and worked at Blairsville Machine...

Lawrence L. Wallace

Lawrence L. Wallace

Jul 19, 2024

Lawrence Lewis Wallace, 93, of Marion Center (Rayne Twp.), passed away Friday, July 19, 2024, at his home.

A son of the late Carl C. and Mary Helen (Shields) Wallace, he was born Oct. 28, 1930, in Washington Twp.

Lawrence graduated from Marion Center Area High School, Class of 1949. Shortly after, he also took...

Clair Richard Quick

Clair Richard Quick

Jul 19, 2024

Clair Richard Quick, Sr., 86, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024, in Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The son of Clair B. and Geraldine M. (Fink) Quick, he was born December 26, 1937, in Robinson, PA.

Richard was a veteran of the US Army serving in the Korean War.  He...

M. Jane Coleman

M. Jane Coleman

Jul 16, 2024

Martha Jane (McCormick) Coleman, 86, of Brush Valley Township, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at her home.

The daughter of R. Edward (Ed) “R.E.” and Sara Edna (Auld) McCormick, Jane was born May 31, 1938, in Brush Valley Township.

Jane received a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She was very proud of...

Carol L. Burkley

Carol L. Burkley

Jul 15, 2024

Carol L. Burkley, 76, of Black Lick, passed away Monday, July 15, 2024, at Lynn Haven Personal Care Home in Black Lick.

A daughter of Luther and Doris Mae (McQuillan) Cobb, she was born Dec. 14, 1947, in Oil City.

Carol was graduate of Indiana High School and was retired from BiLo Foods. She enjoyed...

Ruth K. Reeger

Ruth K. Reeger

Jul 14, 2024

Ruth Kathryn (Reid) Reeger, 91, of New Florence (East Wheatfield Twp.), PA died on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at her home.

The daughter of James T. and Ruth H. (Greene) Reid, she was born on February 12, 1933, in Homer City, PA.

She loved crocheting, playing board games and cooking for friends and family, traveling,...

Donna M. Carnahan

Donna M. Carnahan

Jul 10, 2024

Donna Mae Carnahan, 76, of Coral, PA (Center Twp.) passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at her home.

The daughter of Clifford and Laura (Ginter) Carnahan, she was born on August 2, 1947, in Indiana, PA.

Donna graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1965 and Westmoreland County Community College with an associates degree.  ...

Nancy J. Mcafoose

Nancy J. Mcafoose

Jul 9, 2024

Nancy Jane (Smith) McAfoose, 86, of Indiana, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at her home.

A daughter of the late Carl L. and Zula (Henry) Smith, she was born June 26, 1938, in Indiana.

Nancy graduated National Honor Society from Indiana High School in 1956. She...

Ethan D. Osterhout

Ethan D. Osterhout

Jul 6, 2024

Ethan Downie Osterhout, 35, of Indiana passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024.

A son of Karl E. Osterhout and Alison J. Downie, he was born Aug. 6, 1988, in Pittsburgh.

Ethan relished being a Pittsburgher, even while he lived in Georgia for several years after graduating from Towson University. He had lived in Indiana since...

Isabel R. Randall

Isabel R. Randall

Jun 30, 2024

Isabel R. (Watson) Randall, 81, of Lakeland, Fla., passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024, at Heritage Grove at Indiana.

A daughter of the late Carl and Dorothy (Beir) Watson, she was born Oct. 29, 1942, in Creekside.

Isabel was a graduate of Marion Center High School. For 25 years, she was an administrative assistant with...

Ian D. Latinette

Ian D. Latinette

Jun 29, 2024

Ian Daniel Latinette, 48, of Blairsville, PA (Burrell Twp.) passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at home with his loving father by his side.

The son of William and Sue (Hahn) Latinette, he was born November 15, 1975, in St. Louis, Missouri.

Ian graduated from PA Homeschoolers, Class of 1992.  In his spare time,...

Janet M. Walker

Janet M. Walker

Jun 27, 2024

Janet Mae (McKee) Walker, 85, of Torrance, PA died on Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Redstone Highlands, Greensburg, PA.

The daughter of Robert T. and Edith E. (Bost) McKee, she was born on November 19, 1938, in Torrance, PA.

Janet was a graduate of Derry High School, Class of 1956.

She enjoyed needle...

Allen T. Fisher, Jr.

Allen T. Fisher, Jr.

Jun 27, 2024

Allen Thomas Fisher, Jr., 53, of Bolivar, PA died on Thursday, June 27, 2024, in West Wheatfield Township as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

The son of Allen T. Fisher, Sr. and Terry (Dixon) Karras, he was born February 7, 1971, in Baltimore, Maryland.

Allen attended vocational school to become a...

Vicki L. Ruddock

Vicki L. Ruddock

Jun 25, 2024

Vicki Lynn Ruddock, 72, of Indiana, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at her home.

Daughter of Alton T. and Roene (Shaffer) Ruddock, she was born Oct. 28, 1951, in Indiana.

Vicki graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with both undergraduate and master’s degrees and pursued a career in Journalism, working for both the Indiana...

Ernest "Ernie" D. Pesci

Ernest "Ernie" D. Pesci

Jun 14, 2024

Ernest D. Pesci, 79, of Indiana, PA passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The son of Dante and Erma (DeWitt) Pesci, he was born March 9, 1945 in Indiana, PA.

Ernie graduated from Blairsville High School, class of 1963, where he lettered in three sports; football,...

Sara (Blue) Wine

Sara (Blue) Wine

Jun 13, 2024

Sara (Blue) Wine, 101, passed away peacefully in Indiana, on June 13, 2024.

Born July 13, 1922, she lived a remarkable life full of joy, love and independence.

Sara maintained an incredible spirit and zest for life. She lived independently until her 101st birthday when she felt it might be time for a little help...

Wilda J. Wetzel

Wilda J. Wetzel

Jun 8, 2024

In the quiet town of Brush Valley Township, nestled amidst the rolling hills of Pennsylvania, lived a woman whose presence brought warmth and light to all who knew her. Wilda Jean Fyock, affectionately known as "Wilda Tilda" to her friends and family, departed this world on June 8, 2024, at Spero Heritage Homes in Watertown, WI, surrounded by beloved...

Frederick G. Overfield, Jr.

Frederick G. Overfield, Jr.

Jun 6, 2024

Frederick George Overfield, Jr., 72, Clarksburg, PA, (Conemaugh Twp.) passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024, in AHN Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

The son of Frederick G. Overfield, Sr. and Audrey J. (Hopkins) Overfield, he was born March 26, 1952, in McKeesport, PA.

Fred was a graduate of Norwin High School and a veteran...

Christopher J. Buchanan

Christopher J. Buchanan

Jun 6, 2024

Christopher John Buchanan, 39, of Wilmington, NC formerly of Blairsville passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at his home of natural causes.

The son of William G. and Rosemary (Supinka) Buchanan, he was born February 6, 1985, in Indiana, PA.

Christopher was a member of the football and baseball teams, and fondly remembered as...