Obituaries

Donald E. Ankney

Donald E. Ankney

Sep 4, 2010

Donald Eugene "Buster" Ankney, 52, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2010 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.A son of Donald M. and Loretta G. (Palmer) Ankney, he was born February 8, 1958 in Latrobe, PA.Don was a member of the Hebron Lutheran Church, Blairsville, where he served on council and the property committee.He loved his...

Bobbie Jo. Muir

Bobbie Jo. Muir

Sep 3, 2010

Bobbie Jo Ann "B.J." Muir, 31, of Hattiesburg, MS formerly of Indiana, PA passed away on Friday, September 3, 2010 in Hattiesburg, MS.A daughter of Kevin D. Muir, Sr. and Lois (Huey) Muir, she was born October 22, 1978 in Indiana, PA.B.J. was loved by her family and many friends.She was living and working in Hattiesburg, MS.She is survived by...

F. William Lintner

F. William Lintner

Aug 29, 2010

F. William Lintner, 88, of Blairsville passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2010 at his home.A son of John Young and Idabell (Marshall) Lintner, he was born November 2, 1921 in Blairsville, PA.Mr. Lintner was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Blairsville, where he was a Sunday School Teacher for many years. Also a member of Acacia Lodge...

Wayne A. Glance Sr.

Wayne A. Glance Sr.

Aug 29, 2010

Wayne Allen Glance, Sr., 57 of Black Lick, PA passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2010 at UPMC Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA.A son of Robert Glance Sr. and Betty Lawson, he was born September 27, 1952 in White Twp., PA.Mr. Glance was a dedicated member of the Black Lick Volunteer Fire Dept. for over 20 years and member of Blairsville FOE...

Barbara J. Miller

Barbara J. Miller

Aug 27, 2010

Barbara Jane (Himler) Miller, 69, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away on Friday, August 27, 2010 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.A daughter of Thomas Arthur Himler, Sr. and Vivian Jane (Marks) Himler, she was born April 24, 1941 in Latrobe, PA.Mrs. Miller was a member of the New Alexandria United Methodist Church.Her life was spending time with...

Glenn C. Kepple

Glenn C. Kepple

Aug 24, 2010

Glenn Clements Kepple, 95, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.A son of John C. and Gertrude A. (Thompson) Kepple, he was born August 2, 1915 in Salem Twp., Westmoreland Co., PA.Mr. Kepple lived his entire life in the Blairsville area was a member of the United Presbyterian Church, Blairsville.He...

William M. Lyons

William M. Lyons

Aug 18, 2010

William Michael Lyons, 55, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.A son of Robert W. and Catherine A. (Frew) Lyons, he was born February 5, 1955 in Jeannette, PA.Bill lived in the Blairsville area for the past 30 years.Surviving are his daughter, Marianne Lyons of Blairsville; former wife, Debbie Lyons;...

Harry E. Ewing

Harry E. Ewing

Aug 18, 2010

Harry Elmer Ewing, 91, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.The son of Roy Maxwell and Laura A. (Howard) Ewing, he was born March 24, 1919 in Conemaugh Twp., PA.Mr. Ewing was a member of Ebenezer Presbyterian Church for 80 years where he served as a trustee and elder;...

Dorothy Ropp

Dorothy Ropp

Aug 7, 2010

Dorothy (Lore) Ropp, 85, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2010 at the Greensburg Care Center, Greensburg, PA.A daughter of William Floyd and Marie (Stoller) Lore, she was born March 21, 1925 in Blairsville, PA.Mrs. Ropp lived in Blairsville her entire life and graduated from Blairsville High School in 1943.She was a member of the Hebron Lutheran...

Constance E. Slezak

Constance E. Slezak

Aug 5, 2010

Constance Elizabeth (Cline) Slezak, 63, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2010 at her home.A daughter of Marion David and Thelma (Smith) Cline, she was born May 20, 1947 in Latrobe, PA.Connie graduated from Blairsville High School in 1965 and was the owner of Connie's Day Care, Blairsville, for 20 years.She is survived by two sons, Steven...

Gary Walter Holes

Gary Walter Holes

Jul 31, 2010

Gary Walter Holes, 61, died at Mulberry Square on Saturday July 31, 2010. Born August 13, 1948 in Thompsontown, he was a son of Walter and Margaret Holes. Mr. Holes, a resident of Mahaffey, worked for a number of years for Mahaffey Borough and Holes Tires. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, Bible study, and spending time with his grandchildren. He is...

Dorothy J. Patz

Dorothy J. Patz

Jul 28, 2010

Dorothy Jean (Trenney) Patz, 81, of Blairsville, PA (Brenizer) passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at the home of her son, Bruce.A daughter of Anthony P. and Catherine I. (Fox) Trenney, she was born April 19, 1929 in Smithdale, PA.Mrs. Patz lived in Brenizer most of her life. She was a member of Hebron Lutheran Church, Blairsville.Prior to her...

David S. Kellerman

David S. Kellerman

Jul 28, 2010

David Sylvester Kellerman, 61, of New Alexandria, PA passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.A son of Joseph L. and Sarah E. (Short) Kellerman, he was born February 25, 1949 in Gray Station, PA.Mr. Kellerman graduated from Derry Area High School in 1967 and from Westmoreland County Community College in 1997 with an...

Ruth A. Howard

Ruth A. Howard

Jul 10, 2010

Ruth Alice (Horner) Howard, 71, of Sinnamahoning, PA formerly of Strangford pass away on Saturday, July 10, 2010 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA.A daughter of James Horner and Pearl (Baird) Horner Gary, she was born January 23, 1939 in Saltsburg, PA.Mrs. Howard was a member of the Sinnamahoning United Methodist Church and the Caladonia Quilting Club.She graduated from...

Frank Ghessie Jr.

Frank Ghessie Jr.

Jul 6, 2010

Frank Ghessie, Jr., 89, of Blairsville passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at the Barnes House, Latrobe, PA.A son of Frank Ghessie Sr. and Emma R. (Paris) Ghesssie, he was born June 29, 1921 in Aultman, PA.Mr. Ghessie was a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd, Kent; third degree Knight of Knights of Columbus, Kittanning; fourth degree...

Anna May Clawson

Anna May Clawson

Jul 2, 2010

Anna May (Laughlin) Clawson, 84, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Friday, July 2, 2010 at Scenery Hill Manor, Indiana, PA.A daughter of Homer and Olive (Ressler) Laughlin, she was born March 11, 1926 in Derry Twp., PA.Mrs. Clawson lived in the Blairsville area her entire life. She graduated from Derry Twp. High School in 1944She was a member of...

William Dunlap

William Dunlap

Jul 2, 2010

William Robinson "W.R." Dunlap, 95, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Friday, July 2, 2010 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.A son of James B. and Nora (Dunlap) Dunlap, he was born June 14, 1915 in Derry Twp., PA.Mr. Dunlap was a member of the Tunnelton Presbyterian Church where he was an elder and served as treasurer for...

Minta M. Forsha

Minta M. Forsha

Jun 30, 2010

Minta Melissa (Stitt) Forsha, 87, of Clymer, PA passed away on June 30, 2010 at Conemaugh Hospital, Johnstown, PA.A daughter of Roy and Orpah (Barr) Stitt, she was born July 12, 1922 in Green Twp., Indiana Co., PA.Mrs. Forsha graduated from Green Township High School in 1939.She was a district manager for #229, Keystone division of Avon Cosmetics and retired...

Howard G. Mchenry

Howard G. Mchenry

Jun 30, 2010

Howard Graham "Mac" McHenry, 90, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2010 in the Communities at Indian Haven, Indiana, PA.A son of Lyle B. and Ruth (Graham) McHenry, he was born December 6, 1919 in Cokeville, PA (Westmoreland Co.) Mr. McHenry was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Blairsville, where he served as head usher...

Marilyn L. Keil

Marilyn L. Keil

Jun 29, 2010

Marilyn Louise Keil, 80, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.A daughter of Clifford J. and Martha E. (Dilts) Keil, she was born April 11, 1930 in Blairsville, PA.Marilyn was a very active member of the United Presbyterian Church, Blairsville, where she was a ruling elder and taught the...