Obituaries

Caroline C. Hancock

Caroline C. Hancock

Jun 2, 2013

Caroline Catherine (Heckman) Hancock, 71 of Johnstown, PA formerly of Blairsville, PA passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2013 at Conemaugh Medical Center, Johnstown, PA.The daughter of Marlin and Mary (Zahornacky)Finch Heckman, she was born May 14, 1942 in South Bend, Indiana.Mrs. Hancock attended the Tree of Life Church, Latrobe, PA.She enjoyed being around horses and fishing.Surviving are three children,...

Victor G. Kalgren Jr.

Victor G. Kalgren Jr.

May 30, 2013

Victor George Kalgren, Jr., 65, of Aultman, PA passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2013 at Mountain View Specialty Care, Greensburg, PA.The son of Victor G. Kalgren, Sr. and Maxine M. (Christan) Kalgren, he was born August 11, 1947 in Dubois, PA.Mr. Kalgren graduated from Dubois High School in 1965 and attended Philadelphia College of the Bible for one year.He...

Gladys (Allison) Sheffler

Gladys (Allison) Sheffler

May 30, 2013

Gladys (Allison) Sheffler, 79, of Blairsville, PA went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 30, 2013 surrounded by her loving family at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.The daughter of Leroy and Meredith C. (Miller) Allison, she was born November 13, 1933 in New Alexandria, PA.Mrs. Sheffler was a member of Grace Bible Church, Bradenville, where...

Debora A. Lupyan

Debora A. Lupyan

May 23, 2013

Debora Ann (Crawford) Lupyan, 46, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2013 at her home surrounded by her loving family.The daughter of Edward W. Crawford and Catherine (Jones) Crawford, she was born September 6, 1966 in Baltimore, MD.Debora graduated from Derry Area High School in 1984 and worked for 22 years at Blairsville Westinghouse.She loved...

E. Susan Little

E. Susan Little

May 20, 2013

E. Susan (Mardis) Ramsden Little, 71, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Monday, May 20, 2013 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.The daughter of Ernest and Grace (Harkins) Mardis, she was born September 16, 1941 in Black Lick, PA.Mrs. Little worked at Torrance State Hospital for 32 years, retiring in 2002 as a supervisor.She was a member of Latrobe...

Malachi M. Patterson

Malachi M. Patterson

May 19, 2013

Malachi Mar'Quez Patterson, 22 months, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at UPMC Children's Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.The son of Devon M. Bailey and Jamie L. (Patterson) Campbell, he was born July 1, 2011 in Indiana, PA.Surviving are his father of Indiana; his mother of Blairsville; two brothers, Zion Patterson and Juan Campbell Jr., both of Blairsville;...

Frank E. Speedy

Frank E. Speedy

May 18, 2013

Frank Eugene Speedy, 82 of Clarksburg, PA passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2013 in the Communities at Indian Haven, Indiana, PA.The son of Irwin McKee and Mabel E. (Warner) Speedy, he was born October 29, 1930 in Conemaugh Twp., Indiana Co., PA.Mr. Speedy was a member of the Ebenezer Presbyterian Church for 70 years where he was a ruling...

Eugene F. Reha

Eugene F. Reha

May 16, 2013

Eugene Francis Reha, 61, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, PA.The son of Michael and Helen (Balough) Reha, he was born April 2, 1952 in Johnstown, PA.Mr. Reha enjoyed fishing and traveling and was an avid fan of the Steelers and NASCAR.He loved spending time with his family, especially his...

Dorothy May Moore

Dorothy May Moore

May 8, 2013

Dorothy May (Blazek) Moore, 84, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at the home of her daughter. The daughter of Joseph and Rozella (Hartman) Blazek, she was born April 17, 1929 in Latrobe, PA.Mrs. Moore was a member of the United Presbyterian Church, Blairsville, PA.She was an avid Pirates fan and enjoyed crafting and quilting.Surviving are...

Jay Blair Wagner Sr.

Jay Blair Wagner Sr.

May 2, 2013

Jay Blair Wagner, Sr., 81, of New Alexandria, PA, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2013 at his home.The son of John R. and Agnes K. (Pebler) Wagner, he was born June 5, 1931 in Johnstown, PA.Mr. Wagner graduated from Armagh High School in 1949 and was a member of the Bethel United Presbyterian Church, Clyde, PA, and IBEW Local...

Gilbert I. Piper

Gilbert I. Piper

Apr 11, 2013

Gilbert Isaiah Piper, 91, of Indiana, PA formerly of Blairsville passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at Beacon Ridge, Indiana, PA.The son of Leroy L. and Fredericka J. (Mikesell) Piper, he was born June 22, 1921 in Cook Twp., Westmoreland Co., PA.Mr. Piper was a member of the Hebron Lutheran Church, Blairsville, where he was a Sunday school teacher...

Mary (Korich) Pittman

Mary (Korich) Pittman

Apr 4, 2013

Mary (Korich) Pittman, 89, of Indiana, PA formerly of Blairsville, PA passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2013 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.The daughter of George Korich Sr. and Annie (Kunick) Korich, she was born September 1, 1923 in Blairsville, PA.Mrs. Pittman was a member of the Hebron Lutheran Church, Blairsville.She had worked as an aide at...

Leslie H. Barnhouse

Leslie H. Barnhouse

Apr 2, 2013

Leslie H. Barnhouse, 78, of Indiana, PA passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 surrounded by his loving family at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.The son of Ray M. and Sarah A. (Lovejoy) Barnhouse, he was born October 2, 1934 in Painesville, Ohio.Mr. Barnhouse was a member of St. Bernard of Clairvaux, Indiana, and UMWA Local #488, Homer City.He enjoyed...

Raymond E. Barnhart

Raymond E. Barnhart

Mar 25, 2013

Raymond E. "Pete" Barnhart, 90, of Blairsville, PA (Blacklick Twp.) passed away on Monday, March 25, 2013 at the Keeper of the Flame, Blairsville, PA.The son of Harry H. and Mildred (Redding) Barnhart, he was born June 23, 1922 in Livermore, PA.Mr. Barnhart was a member of the United Presbyterian Church, Blairsville, where he was a ruling elder and member...

Dolores J. Boring

Dolores J. Boring

Mar 15, 2013

Dolores J. "Pat" Boring, 82, of Blairsville, PA formerly of Derry, PA passed away on Friday, March 15, 2013 at her home with her loving daughters by her side.She was born April 18, 1930 in Salem Twp., Westmoreland Co., PA.Mrs. Boring loved the Steelers and was an avid Jeff Gordon and NASCAR fan.Surviving are four daughters, Lynn Gilligan (Jim) of...

Eleanor M. Urick

Eleanor M. Urick

Mar 13, 2013

Eleanor M. (Antonacci) Urick, 88, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at the Loyalhanna Care Center, Latrobe, PA.A daughter of Joseph and Mary (Capozzi) Antonacci, she was born November 3, 1924 in Pittsburgh, PA.Mrs. Urick was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville, and the Catholic Daughters of America Court St. Theresa...

Susan J. Stitt

Susan J. Stitt

Mar 8, 2013

Susan Jane (Giffen) Stitt, 88, of Black Lick, PA passed away on Friday, March 8, 2013 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.The daughter of William C. and Hazel (Nicol) Giffen, she was born July 16, 1924 in Latrobe, PA.Mrs. Stitt was a member of the Black Lick United Methodist Church and the Black Lick Volunteer Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary....

Herman P. Chiesa

Herman P. Chiesa

Feb 28, 2013

Herman P. "Baby Kay" Chiesa, 92, of Brenizer, Pa passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2013 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg, PA.A son of Pietro and Maria (Dellapina) Chiesa, he was born July 13, 1920 in Brenizer, PA.Mr. Chiesa was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville, United Steel Workers of America and the Italian...

James A. Lazarchik

James A. Lazarchik

Feb 25, 2013

James Alvin Lazarchik, 77, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Monday, February 25, 2013 at Select Specialty Hospital, Latrobe, PA.A son of Nicholas A. and Elizabeth C. (Nair) Lazarchik, he was born June 11, 1935 in Latrobe, PA.Mr. Lazarchik was a member of the Blairsville VFW Post #5821 and the Pennsylvania Manufactured Housing Association.He was the owner of four Mobile...

Marshall E. Lyons

Marshall E. Lyons

Feb 19, 2013

Marshall Eugene Lyons, 71, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family.A son of Robert W. and Catherine A. (Frew) Lyons, he was born December 15, 1941 in Salina, PA.Mr. Lyons was a fan of NASCAR and a lifelong lover of horses.He was employed by Blairsville Machine Products for 20...