Carole A. Strafalace

Apr 17, 2024

Carole Ann Strafalace, 86, of Indiana, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at her home.

A daughter of the late Edward J. and Anna J. (O’Shell) Metzger, she was born Jan. 24, 1938, in Pittsburgh.

Carole was a talented artist in her youth, an avid writer and reader and an excellent cook. She was also...

Kathy Olsen

Apr 12, 2024

Kathy Olsen of Indiana, died of rectal cancer on April 12, 2024.

Kathy was born and raised in Indiana and attended IUP. Upon graduation, she worked toward a Master’s Degree at WVU and taught school in Pittsburgh for three years. She then drove cross-country to Los Angeles and worked as an assistant buyer in Robinson’s Department Store....

Shirley J. Rook

Apr 9, 2024

Shirley Jean (Smith) Rook, 88, of Blairsville, PA (Blacklick Twp.) passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

The daughter of Elder C. and Eva L. (Shields) Smith, she was born February 21, 1936, in Blacklick Township.

Shirley graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1954. She was a member...

Charles E. Sabella

Apr 7, 2024

Charles Eugene Sabella, 63, of Blairsville, PA, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at his home.

The son of Nicholas R. and Margaret M. (DiStanislao) Sabella, he was born April 10, 1960, in Latrobe, PA.

Charles was a graduate of Blairsville High School, Class of 1978 and has worked for Ron Anthony Wood Products,...

Ralph Merle Duncan

Apr 6, 2024

Ralph Merle Duncan, 95, passed away on Saturday April 06, 2024 at Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale, PA. He was the husband of Katherine S. (Heckman) Duncan, whom he married on November 20, 2004.

Born in Indiana, PA on October 28, 1928, Ralph was the son of the late Leslie Brooks and Elizabeth (Hill) Duncan. Ralph was a...

William L. Kenney

Apr 4, 2024

William Lawrence Kenney, 88, of Brenizer, PA passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024, in Redstone Highlands, Greensburg, PA.

The son of Harry N. and Ruth A. (Larkin) Kenney, he was born October 8, 1935, in Crabtree, PA.

William was a veteran of the US Army.  He worked at Torrance State Hospital and owned Kenney’s...

John E. Sinick, Jr.

Mar 29, 2024

John Edward Sinick, Jr., 66, of Greensburg, PA passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024, in Independence Health System Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg, PA.

The son of John E. Sinick, Sr. and Catherine (Bozigar) Sinick, he was born on August 26, 1957, in Pittsburgh, PA.

John worked in the steel industry.

Per John’s wishes...

Garry L. Short

Mar 26, 2024

Garry Lee Short, 67, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

The son of Walter E. and Christine D. (DiPerna) Short, he was born on April 30, 1956, in Latrobe, PA. Garry graduated from Derry Area High School, Class of 1974 and was a veteran of...

Judy A. Stahl

Mar 25, 2024

Judy Ann Stahl, 74, of Heilwood, passed away Monday, March 25, 2024, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

A daughter of the late Earl R. and Esher P. (Williams) Stahl, she was born Feb. 20, 1950, in Colver.

Judy was a 1968 graduate of Penns Manor High School. She was a homemaker and attended Heilwood Presbyterian...

Gary A. Myers

Mar 23, 2024

Gary Allen Myers, 63, of Derry, PA passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

The son of William and Evelyn (Kitzmiller) Myers, he was born on April 8, 1960, in Latrobe, PA.

Gary was a graduate of Derry High School, Class of 1978, and a veteran of the US...

Cindy L. Fisher

Mar 23, 2024

Cindy Lynn Fisher, 63, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at home.

The daughter of Darrell E. Fisher Sr. and Estie (Oakman) Fisher, she was born on November 18, 1960, in Latrobe, PA.

Cindy is survived by her brother, Darrell Fisher, Jr. (Diane) of Harrisonburg, VA;  six sisters, Carol Hedrick (Melvin...

Jeffrey M. Zerfoss

Mar 23, 2024

Jeffrey Morris “Jeff” Zerfoss, 57, of Lucernemines, PA went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

The son of Jack and Patricia (Ramsell) Zerfoss, he was born January 26, 1967, in Indiana, PA.

Jeff graduated from Saltsburg High School, Class of 1985.  He was...

Beverly J. Treece

Mar 21, 2024

Beverly Jean (Cummings) Treece, 80, of Clarksburg (Conemaugh Twp.), PA died on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at her home.

The daughter of Albert F. and Cathern (Pease) Cummings, she was born on March 12, 1944, in White Twp., Indiana County, PA.

Beverly loved driving a school bus, mowing grass, decorating for Christmas, talking with Myrtle...

Bonnie L. Kanurick

Mar 14, 2024

Bonnie Lee Kanurick, 77, of Blairsville, PA (Burrell Twp.) died on Thursday, March 14, 2024, in Independence Health System Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg, PA.

The daughter of Joseph and Emma (Marshall) Kanurick, she was born on March 9, 1947, in Latrobe, PA.

Bonnie graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1965 and was employed with IUP...

Ethel Rita Getty

Mar 14, 2024

Ethel Rita (Foley) Getty, 84, of Clarksburg, PA (Young Twp.) died on Sunday, March 14, 2024, in Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

Born on December 16, 1939, in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Grace (Farrell) Foley.

Per Ethel’s wishes there will be no visitation or funeral service.

Helen M. Palmer

Mar 10, 2024

Helen Marie (Rosborough) Palmer, 92, of Blairsville, PA died on Sunday, March 10, 2024, in the Communities of Indian Haven, Indiana, PA.

Born on July 21, 1931, in Blairsville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Elsie Rosborough.

Helen was a licensed practical nurse until her retirement.

Per Helen’s wishes there will...

Alan Holsinger, Jr.

Mar 9, 2024

Alan Holsinger, Jr., 93, of Indiana, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024, at St. Andrew’s Village, with his loving family by his side.

A son of the late Orville A. and Mary (Bayer) Holsinger, Sr., he was born Sept. 28, 1930, in Johnstown.

Alan Holsinger loved his family, his faith and his community. He graduated...

Marilyn L. Peterman

Mar 8, 2024

Marilyn Lee (Lewis) Peterman, 91, of Indiana, formerly of Shelocta, passed away Friday, March 8, 2024, at Beacon Ridge, Indiana.

The daughter of Blair and Alma (McAdoo) Lewis, she was born March 23, 1932, in Deckers Point.

Mrs. Peterman graduated from Indiana High School, Class of 1949; worked at Scenery Hill, Indiana; attended Crete Presbyterian...

Vivian L. Decker

Mar 4, 2024

Vivian Lee (Gordish) Decker, 83, of Blairsville, PA (Black Lick Twp.) passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024, in Bethlen Home Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, Ligonier, PA.

The daughter of Theodore Gordish Sr. and Julia (Toldi) Gordish, she was born on September 7, 1940 in Indiana, PA.

Vivian graduated from Laura Lamar High School, Class...

Linda M. Sandolfini

Feb 28, 2024

Linda Marie (Brezinski) Sandolfini, 67, of Blairsville, PA died on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at home.

The daughter of John and Wilda (Buterbaugh) Brezinski, she was born on July 26, 1956 in Latrobe, PA.

Linda graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1974 and was employed with BiLo Foods for many years.

She...