Obituaries

Elizabeth J. (Kosalko) Avalli

Elizabeth J. (Kosalko) Avalli

Aug 30, 2012

Elizabeth Joann (Kosalko) Avalli, 93, of Blairsville, PA, formerly of Josephine, passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2012 at Country Living Personal Care Home, Blairsville, PA.A daughter of Michael and Nathalia (Virostek) Kosalko, she was born January 5, 1919 in Black Lick, PA.Mrs. Avalli was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville, PA.Surviving are two children,...

Alfred L. Harris

Alfred L. Harris

Aug 28, 2012

Alfred Lincoln Harris, 66, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.The son of William F. and Madeline (Pahel) Harris, he was born October 28, 1945 in Altoona, PA.He enjoyed listening to country music and building puzzles.Surviving are five sisters, Lilly Proskowski of Meadville; Naomi Sigafoes of Blairsville; Honey Jean Jones of...

H. Lucille (Willard) Marsh

H. Lucille (Willard) Marsh

Aug 22, 2012

H. Lucille "Fluff" (Willard) Marsh, 78, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at UPMC Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA.A daughter of Harry and Wilamena (Gademsey) Willard, she was born February 25, 1934 in Cokeville, PA.Mrs. Marsh attended the Strangford United Methodist Church. She liked to volunteer with different functions in her church, paint pictures and being involved with...

Dorothy J. (Mcintire) Horrell

Dorothy J. (Mcintire) Horrell

Aug 4, 2012

Dorothy Janet (McIntire) Horrell, 90, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, August 4, 2012 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.The daughter of Harry and Hazel (Nelson) McIntire, she was born November 20, 1921 in Robinson, PA.Dorothy called Robinson, PA home until the time of her marriage to Edgar S. Horrell on May 4, 1946 when she moved...

Teddy J. Ehman Sr.

Teddy J. Ehman Sr.

Aug 2, 2012

Teddy Jefferson "Ted" Ehman, Sr., 81, of Gray Station passed away on Thursday, August 2, 2012 at his home.The son of Harold Jefferson and Nola (Houck) Ehman, he was born July 29, 1931 in Newburg, Upper West Mifflin Twp., PA.Mr. Ehman attended Brother in Christ Church, Newville, PA. He worked as a united mine worker, truck driver and equipment operator.He...

Anthony E. (Velot)

Anthony E. (Velot)

Jul 31, 2012

Anthony E. "Tony" Vigliotti (Velot), 91, of Blairsville, PA (Palmerton) pass away on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at the Country Living Personal Care Home, Blairsville, PA.The son of Louis A. and Josephine (Borino) Vigliotti, he was born June 8, 1921 in Cokeville, PA.Tony was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, Coral site; Blairsville VFW Post #5821 and...

John Debnar

John Debnar

Jul 11, 2012

John "Eddie" Debnar, 72, of New Florence, PA passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at his home.The son of John and Mary Jane (Darnley) Debnar, he was born October 31, 1939 in Brenizer, PA.John liked to hunt, enjoyed working and being with his family.He worked for Blairsville Wilbert Vault Company and McNaughton Oil Co., Indiana.Surviving are his wife, Patricia...

Linda L. (Lindsey) Risinger

Linda L. (Lindsey) Risinger

Jul 11, 2012

Linda L. (Lindsey) Risinger, 60, of Blairsville, PA (Black Lick Twp.) passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at her home after a struggle of almost four years with pancreatic cancer.A daughter of Kenneth and Theresa (Tedesco) Lindsey, she was born July 6, 1952 in McKeesport, PA.Linda was employed by Fairmont Supply and partnered with her husband to get Risinger...

Miller T. Young Jr.

Miller T. Young Jr.

Jul 9, 2012

Miller T. "Speed" Young, Jr., 81, of Clune, PA passed away on Monday, July 9, 2012. The son of Miller and Mae Young, he was born September 12, 1930 in Avonmore.He was a member of the Union Lodge #259, New Brighton, PAMiller was a Korean War veteran, having served in the Army.He worked for Bell Atlantic-Verizon for 34 years and...

Anna Marie (Strini) Grove Mikeska

Anna Marie (Strini) Grove Mikeska

Jun 24, 2012

Anna Marie (Strini) Grove Mikeska, 87, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Sunday, June 24, 2012 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.A daughter of Primo and Jennie (Gabella) Strini, she was born August 21, 1924 in Black Lick, PA.Mrs. Mikeska was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, Coral site, Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court...

Mildred M. Murray

Mildred M. Murray

Jun 23, 2012

Mildred M. (Rosborough) Murray, 92, of Derry, PA formerly of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2012 at the home of her daughter, JoAnne Byers, Derry, PA.A daughter of William M. and Minnie (Erb) Rosborough, she was born February 9, 1920 in Blairsville, PA.Mrs. Murray was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville and...

Evelyn L. Duncan

Evelyn L. Duncan

Jun 6, 2012

Evelyn Louise (Fair) Duncan, 86, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at the Bethlen Home, Ligonier, PA.A daughter of the Rev. Brady O. Fair and Olive (Paff) Fair, she was born February 6, 1926 in Butler, PA.Mrs. Duncan was a former member of the Church of God, West Lebanon and had lived in Indiana and Saltsburg.She...

John F. Kuntz

John F. Kuntz

May 13, 2012

John Frederick Kuntz, 88, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2012 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.A son of Frederick and Grace (Roadman) Kuntz, he was born September 6, 1923 in Derry, PA.Mr. Kuntz was a member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, Blairsville.He was a World War II Army veteran and worked as a financial...

F. Dorothy (Taylor) Davis

F. Dorothy (Taylor) Davis

May 6, 2012

F. Dorothy (Taylor) Davis, 88, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2012 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.A daughter of Francis and Nancy (Blanham) Taylor, she was born October 22, 1923 Black Lick Twp., Indiana Co., PA.Dorothy lived most of her life in Brenizer. She was a member of St. Stephen's AME Church of Latrobe, PA...

Regina Losier

Regina Losier

Apr 30, 2012

Regina (Kelly) Losier, 86, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Monday, April 30, 2012 at her home.A daughter of Joseph A. and Ethel Mae (McCreery) Kelly, she was born March 18, 1926 in Derry Township, PA.Regina lived most of her life on her farm in Black Lick Twp. Grammy, as Regina was known to her friends and family, was a...

Charlene G. (Lloyd) Duff

Charlene G. (Lloyd) Duff

Apr 16, 2012

Charlene Gail (Lloyd) Duff, 54, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away on Monday, April 16, 2012 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.A daughter of Willis R. Lloyd Jr. and Loretta J. (Shirey) Lloyd, she was born September 4, 1957 in Latrobe, PA.Mrs. Duff was a member of St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Youngstown and worked for Latrobe Area Hospital...

William F. Williams

William F. Williams

Apr 6, 2012

William Franklin Williams, 82, of Indiana, PA passed away on Friday, April 6, 2012 at Scenery Hill Manor, Indiana, PA.A son of Theodore F. and Mary E. (Shields) Williams, he was born November 2, 1929 in Black Lick Twp., PA.Mr. Williams graduated from Blairsville High School in 1947; he retired as a major from the Army in 1979 and worked...

William H. Pandullo

William H. Pandullo

Apr 1, 2012

William H. Pandullo, 74, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Sunday, April 1, 2012 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.A son of Samuel A. and Goldie (Shaffer) Pandullo, he was born November 11, 1937 in Salina, PA.Bill enjoyed hunting, was an avid Steelers fan and loved his dogs, Maggie and Zoey.He was employed by Amos L. Dolby Powder Company,...

George Muka

George Muka

Mar 15, 2012

George Muka, 83, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2012 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.A son of Metro and Anna (Chuluck) Muka, he was born April 3, 1928 in Forbes Road, PA.Mr. Muka was of the catholic faith and enjoyed playing cards.He was a US Army veteran of the Korean War.He worked at Blairsville...

Esther J. Libengood

Esther J. Libengood

Mar 15, 2012

Esther June (Marsh) Libengood, 88, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2012 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana. PA.A daughter of Ernest E. and Bessie M. (Silvis) Marsh, she was born June 23, 1923 in Strangford, PA.Mrs. Libengood lived her entire life in Strangford and attended the two-room Strangford Elementary School and graduated from Blairsville High...