Obituaries

Erma L. Blattenberger

Erma L. Blattenberger

Jul 10, 2011

Erma L. (McAdoo) Blattenberger, 80, of Black Lick, PA passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2011 at the Keeper of the Flame, Blairsville.A daughter of William E. and Anna Marie (Longenecker) McAdoo, she was born November 24, 1930 in Grafton, PA.Mrs. Blattenberger was a member of the Free Methodist Church, Black Lick. She enjoyed cooking and taking care of her...

Jennifer Lynn Miller

Jennifer Lynn Miller

Jul 8, 2011

Jennifer Lynn Miller, 35, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Friday, July 8, 2011 at her home.A daughter of Charles P. and Susan Ash-Miller, she was born November 5, 1975 in Indiana, PA.Jennifer graduated from Blairsville High School in 1994. She was a loving mother to her daughter, enjoyed music and loved to cook.Surviving are her daughter, Nadia Tillman at...

Joseph Jubinsky

Joseph Jubinsky

Jul 3, 2011

Joseph Jubinsky, 86, formerly of Blairsville, PA passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2011 at St. Andrew's Village, Indiana, PA.A son of Paul and Theresa (Laudua) Jubinsky, he was born September 28, 1924 in Jermyn, PA.Mr. Jubinsky was of the Catholic faith and was a member of the LOOM #187, Blairsville.He was employed by Torrance State Hospital for 27 years...

Joseph D. Mikeska

Joseph D. Mikeska

Jun 29, 2011

Joseph Daniel Mikeska, 91, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at St. Andrew's Village, Indiana, PA.A son of Tom and Margaret (Yatso) Mikeska, he was born March 8, 1920 in Josephine, PA.Mr. Mikeska was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption, Coral, where he was a lector and usher and member of the Holy Name...

Margie Nell George

Margie Nell George

Jun 21, 2011

Margie Nell George, 96, of S. Spring Street, Blairsville, PA passed away in her home on Tuesday, June 21, 2011. Born on May 30, 1915 in Black Lick, she was one of two children of Joseph and Madge(Cunningham)Shrom. Her brother, Joseph Shrom preceded her in death. She lived in Black Lick most of her life, graduating from Blairsville High School...

Helen M. Smith

Helen M. Smith

Jun 10, 2011

Helen Marie (Pavell) Smith, 87, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Friday, June 10, 2011 at St. Andrew's Village, Indiana, PA.A daughter of Andrew J. and Ann V. (Burlas) Pavell, she was born November 30, 1923 in Whitney, PA.Mrs. Smith was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville, where she was a Eucharistic minister and member...

Margaret D. Spevetz

Margaret D. Spevetz

Jun 10, 2011

Margaret D. Spevetz, 92, of Willow Valley, PA formerly of Clarksburg, PA passed away on Friday, June 10, 2011. She was the beloved wife of 60 years to the late Anthony Spevetz, loving mother to Lt. Col. (Ret) Louis Spevetz of Oviedo, FL, Antoinette Spevetz, MD of Oxford, PA, and the late Carl Spevetz. She was also grandmother of eight...

Charles E. Held

Charles E. Held

Jun 9, 2011

Charles Edward Held, 83, formerly of Blairsville, PA passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2011 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Cabot, PA.A son of Clarence Elmer Held and Hulda Christine (Reed) Held Newhouse, he was born September 16, 1927 in Blairsville, PA.Charles was a US Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of the American Legion, Cowansville, PA...

Ralph S. Lichtenfels

Ralph S. Lichtenfels

May 29, 2011

Ralph S. Lichtenfels, 80, of Indiana, PA passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2011 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.A son of Paul and Lillian (Murphy) Lichtenfels, he was born April 28, 1931 in West Wheatfield Twp., PA.Mr. Lichtenfels was a member of the First Christian Church, Indiana, PA.He worked for George Cline as a mechanic from 1953...

Robert E. Long

Robert E. Long

May 19, 2011

Robert Edward Long, 74, formerly of Strangford, PA passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2011 at Beacon Ridge, Indiana, PA.A son of Walter A. and Mary E. (Potts) Long, he was born June 18, 1936 in Blairsville, PA.Mr. Long lived his entire life in Strangford and was a member of the Strangford United Methodist Church.Surviving are a sister, Mary Lou...

Annette L. Ross

Annette L. Ross

May 4, 2011

Annette L. Ross, 81, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 in the Communities at Indian Haven, Indiana, PA.A daughter of Henry and Grace T. (DiGiacomo) Ross, she was born October 23, 1923 in Cokeville, PA.Annette was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville.She graduated from Derry Township High School in 1941 and...

Dale B. Dunlap Sr.

Dale B. Dunlap Sr.

May 3, 2011

Dale Bradford Dunlap, Sr., 81, of Clarksburg, PA passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.A son of Malcolm E. and Thelma (Welch) Dunlap, he was born November 25, 1929 in Derry Twp., PA.Mr. Dunlap was a member of the Ebenezer Presbyterian Church where he served as a trustee. He was also a member...

John V. Palmer

John V. Palmer

Apr 27, 2011

John Vernon Palmer, 45, of Black Lick, PA passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 in Indiana, PA.The son of John V. Clawson and Margaret E. (Milliman) Palmer, he was born December 6, 1965 in Indiana, PA.John attended the Chapel of Hope, Black Lick.He graduated from Homer Center High School in 1983 and worked in construction.He enjoyed walking and playing...

George M. Zollars

George M. Zollars

Apr 25, 2011

George M. "Sonny-Boy, "Shotgun"" Zollars, 80, of Indiana, PA passed away on Monday, April 25, 2011 at his home.The son of Thomas F. and Frances E. (Meighian) Zollars, he was born September 24, 1930 in Newark, NJ.Mr. Zollars worked for 64 years as a master carpenter in construction and was a member of the International Brotherhood of Carpenters. He was...

Gladys (Brownley) Silvis

Gladys (Brownley) Silvis

Apr 14, 2011

Gladys (Brownley) Silvis, 103, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2011 at the Loyalhanna Care Center, Latrobe, PA.The daughter of Harvey and Grace (Emerick) Brownley, she was born January 11, 1908 in Lock Haven, PA.Mrs. Silvis was a volunteer at the Indiana Senior Center until the age of 95.Surviving are a daughter, Rita Walther of Blairsville; four...

Anna Marie (Brindle) Patti

Anna Marie (Brindle) Patti

Apr 10, 2011

Anna Marie (Brindle) Patti, 87, of Blairsville passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2011 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.The daughter of Richard K. and Anna P. (Shabella) Brindle, she was born December 23, 1923 in Brenizer, PA.Mrs. Patti was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville, PA.She enjoyed swimming, shopping and watching sports when...

Louella M. (Hunter) Kahl

Louella M. (Hunter) Kahl

Apr 9, 2011

Louella Marion (Hunter) Kahl, 95, of Blairsville, PA (Strangford) passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 9, 2011 at her home.The daughter of Clancey and Mary (Lawry) Hunter, she was born February 8, 1916 in Latrobe, PA.Louella graduated from Derry High School and worked briefly at the Vanadium plant in Latrobe before marrying Joseph W. Kahl on March 25, 1937. She...

Charles Robert St.Clair

Charles Robert St.Clair

Apr 7, 2011

Charles Robert St.Clair, 87, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2011 at the Dear Haven Personal Care Home, Cherry Tree, PA.The son of William and Marguerite (Hicks) St.Clair, he was born October 3, 1923 in Frankstown, PA.Mr. St.Clair was a veteran of World War II, having served in the Army and worked as a power plant supervisor...

Anna Maude Blevins

Anna Maude Blevins

Mar 29, 2011

Anna Maude (Mayshack) Blevins, 87, of Blairsville, PA (Brenizer) passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at St. Andrew's Village, Indiana, PA.The daughter of Dennis and Shirley (Freed) Mayshack, she was born February 3, 1924 in Huntington, WV.Mrs. Blevins was a member of Christ Temple Church of God in Christ, Brenizer.She volunteered with Christ Temple, enjoyed crocheting and visiting with...

Mary Catharine Davison

Mary Catharine Davison

Mar 28, 2011

Mary Catharine (Russell) Davison, 98, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Monday, March 28, 2011 at her home.The daughter of Robert W. and Catharine (Empfield) Russell, she was born November 23, 1912 in Derry Twp., Westmoreland Co., PA.Mrs. Davison was a member of the United Presbyterian Church, Blairsville. In her earlier days, she loved to work with ceramics, artwork and...