Obituaries

Torrence A. Schrack

Torrence A. Schrack

Nov 22, 2010

Torrence Allen Schrack, 79, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Monday, November 22, 2010 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.A son of Leslie and Edith (Rankin) Schrack, he was born October 11, 1931 in Blairsville, PA.Mr. Schrack attended the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, Blairsville and was a member of the Westinghouse Veterans Association.He was a Korean War veteran, having...

Geraldine M. Quick Reeger

Geraldine M. Quick Reeger

Nov 18, 2010

Geraldine Marie (Fink) Quick Reeger, 92, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2010 in the Communities at Indian Haven, Indiana, PA.A daughter of Ralph L. and Lucy L. (Krouse) Fink, she was born September 27, 1918 in Avonmore, PA.Mrs. Reeger enjoyed playing bingo, putting puzzles together and working crossword puzzles.She was employed in the dietary department at...

Larry R. Anthony

Larry R. Anthony

Oct 31, 2010

Larry Robert "Butch" Anthony, 62, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2010 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.A son of Robert W. and Elsie (Adams) Anthony, he was born March 17, 1948 in Rimer Hill, PA.Mr. Anthony lived most of his life in the Blairsville area. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and watching sports on television.He worked...

Paul S. Mcfadden

Paul S. Mcfadden

Oct 28, 2010

Paul Shannon McFadden, 89, of Blairsville, PA (Black Lick Twp.) passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2010 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.A son of William R. and Grace (Farley) McFadden, he was born July 21, 1921 in Munderf, PA.Mr. McFadden was a member of the Hopewell United Methodist Church since 1956 and served as superintendent of Sunday...

John D. Perfetti

John D. Perfetti

Oct 26, 2010

John D. Perfetti, 79, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2010 in Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, PA.A son of Menotti and Giulia (Pirocchi) Perfetti, he was born November 29, 1930 in Indiana, PA.Mr. Perfetti was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville, where he served as a Eucharistic minister.He was the founder Perfetti...

Marjorie A. Hippchen

Marjorie A. Hippchen

Oct 21, 2010

Marjorie Ann (Carlson) Hippchen, 82, of Derry, Pa passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2010 at the Bethlen Home, Ligonier, PA.A daughter of David E. and Flora Mae (Ruddock) Carlson, she was born October 4, 1928 in Kane, PA.Mrs. Hippchen was an avid animal lover and was a Steelers fan.She loved being with her family and her grandchildren.Surviving are four...

Henry S. Williams Sr.

Henry S. Williams Sr.

Oct 19, 2010

Henry Shields Williams, Sr., 83, of Blairsville, PA (Black Lick Twp.) passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at his home.A son of Theodore F. and Mary E. (Shields) Williams, he was born June 17, 1927 in Black Lick Twp., PA.Mr. Williams was a member of the Pennsylvania Draft Horse and Mule Society, National Percheron Horse Association and the Fleet...

Dale V. Hebenthal

Dale V. Hebenthal

Oct 14, 2010

Dale Vernon Hebenthal, 83, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2010 at Country Living Personal Care Home, Blairsville, PA.A son of Harry and Luella (Dillinger) Hebenthal, he was born April 15, 1927 in Mt. Pleasant, PA.Mr. Hebenthal was a member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, Blairsville. He served for many years and was past president...

Gladys M. Quinn

Gladys M. Quinn

Oct 13, 2010

Gladys Marie (Williams) Quinn, 74, of Brenizer, PA passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.A daughter of Crawford Williams, Sr. and Charlie Mae (Harris) Williams, she was born June 30, 1936.Mrs. Quinn was a member of Christ Temple Church of God in Christ, Brenizer.She worked at Torrance State Hospital for 28 years, retiring...

Edith Marie Saliga

Edith Marie Saliga

Oct 11, 2010

Edith Marie (Palmer) Saliga, 69, of Palmertown, PA passed away on Monday, October 11, 2010 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.A daughter of George R. and Mable F. (Oaks) Palmer, she was born June 9, 1941 in Indiana, PA.Edith lived her entire life in the Black Lick area and was a member of the Bible Baptist Church, Kingston,...

Andrew Pezzoni

Andrew Pezzoni

Oct 10, 2010

Andrew Pezzoni, 80, of Blairsville, PA (Brenizer) passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2010 at his home.A son of Andrew Pezzoni, Sr. and Margaret (Zerla) Pezzoni, he was born August 16, 1930 in Brenizer.Mr. Pezzoni lived his entire life in the Blairsville area and was a member of the Hebron Lutheran Church, Blairsville.He was a Korean War veteran, having served...

Alex O. Laughlin

Alex O. Laughlin

Oct 7, 2010

Alex O. Laughlin, 74, of New Alexandria, PA passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2010 at Select Specialty Hospital, Latrobe, PA.The son of Alex E. and Mary (Sheffler) Laughlin, he was born August 21, 1936 in New Alexandria, PA.Alex was a member of the Community United Presbyterian Church, New Alexandria, for 74 years, having served as Sunday school superintendent, Sunday...

Lucille W. Gullace

Lucille W. Gullace

Sep 29, 2010

Lucille W. (Warner) Gullace, 65, of Arlington, TX formerly of Indiana passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2010 in Arlington, TX.A daughter of Richard "Allen" and Hazel L. (Bowman) Warner, she was born April 22, 1945 in Parkwood.Lucille graduated from Brookfield High School, Brookfield, OH. She was employed by Abrahms Shoe Store, Kaufman's and Rite Aid, all in Indiana.After she...

Donna M. Trenney

Donna M. Trenney

Sep 29, 2010

Donna Mae (Johnson) Neal Trenney, 71, of Brenizer, PA passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.A daughter of Clifford H. and Helen F. (Loofburrow) Johnson, she was born August 9, 1939 in Yakima, WA.Mrs. Trenney was a member of the Luxor United Methodist Church, Allwine Homemakers and the Blairsville Monday Music Club.She worked...

Louise Pyle

Louise Pyle

Sep 26, 2010

Louise (Louther) Pyle, 84, formerly of Blairsville, PA passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2010 at Beacon Ridge, Indiana, PA.A daughter of Richard James and Elizabeth (Houpt) Louther, she was born, September 13, 1926 in Somerset, PA.Mrs. Pyle graduated from Somerset High School in 1944 and from LPN school.She was a member of Somerset Chapter #138 Order of the Eastern...

Thelma E. Pavelchick

Thelma E. Pavelchick

Sep 26, 2010

Thelma Elsie (Mardis) Pavelchick, 76, of New Derry, PA, formerly of Josephine, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2010 at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, PA.A daughter of Foster J. and Viola A. (Sears) Mardis, she was born November 28, 1933 in Bairdstown.Mrs. Pavelchick was a homemaker and a member of the Chapel of Hope, Black Lick.She is survived by her husband...

Steven A. Nahalka Sr.

Steven A. Nahalka Sr.

Sep 22, 2010

Steven Andrew Nahalka, Sr., 100, of Black Lick, PA passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at his home.A son of Mike and Anna (Barna) Nahalka, he was born July 28, 1910 in Luciusboro, PA.Mr. Nahalka was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption, Coral.He worked for Bethlehem Steel, Johnstown for 27 years.Surviving are a son, Stephen A. Nahalka...

James D. Dunmire Jr.

James D. Dunmire Jr.

Sep 20, 2010

James Dorwood Dunmire, Jr., 64, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Monday, September 20, 2010 in the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.A son of James D. Dunmire, Sr., and Ethel I. (Spires) Dunmire, he was born January 27, 1946 in Indiana, PA.Mr. Dunmire graduated from Seneca Valley High School in 1965 and was a veteran of the Vietnam War,...

Yvonne M. Cravotta

Yvonne M. Cravotta

Sep 20, 2010

Yvonne Marie Cravotta, 42, of Black Lick, PA passed away on Monday, September 20, 2010 in the Indiana, Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.A daughter of Philip J. and Eva L. (Grassoni) Cravotta, she was born November 2, 1967 in Indiana, PA.Yvonne was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption, Coral.She graduated from Blairsville High School in 1985 and loved...

Joyce G. West

Joyce G. West

Sep 15, 2010

Joyce Gayle (Fyock) West, 67, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 in Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.A daughter of Royden Edgar and Sylvia (Barger) Fyock, she was born February 15, 1943 in Evans Landing, IN.Mrs. West was a member of the Independent Baptist Church, Blairsville.She graduated from Indiana Area High School in 1961. She worked...