Obituaries
Girard Griffith Bloom
Jul 16, 2025
Girard (Jerry) Griffith Bloom, 88, of Blairsville passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at home surrounded by family.
The son of Griffith G. and Vernita (Sharbaugh) Bloom, he was born on May 17, 1937, in Spangler, PA.
Jerry married Ann A. M. Ripple on August 25, 1990, and together they shared 34 years of happy marriage.
He was a quality control...
Ruth L. Dillon
Jul 14, 2025
Ruth Louise (Bodenschatz) Dillon, 78, of Shelocta, passed away Monday, July 14, 2025, at her home.
A daughter of the late Clement and Catherine (Csamer) Bodenschatz, she was born May 23, 1947, in Johnstown. Ruth was a natural homemaker and an active member of the Church of the Good Shepherd in Kent. She was a devoted wife and mother, always cultivating...
Patrick Michael Clifford
Jul 12, 2025
Patrick Michael Clifford, 70, of Indiana, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025 at West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh.
A son of John T. and Gloria F. (Besemer) Clifford, he was born Aug. 22, 1954 in Amityville, NY.
Patrick retired from Valley Tire as an automotive mechanic. He loved the camping life and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Patrick was a cancer survivor for over...
Terry D. Byers
Jul 12, 2025
Terry Duncan Byers, 82, of Portage, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Duncansville.
A son of the late Irvin and Jessie (Duncan) Byers, he was born Sept. 6, 1942, in Indiana.
Terry proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He retired from Sedloff Publications, where he was a journeyman. Terry enjoyed shooting firearms and learning new things. His greatest enjoyment...
Loma Cheryl Boudreaux
Jul 11, 2025
Loma Cheryl (Hill) Boudreaux, 81, of Blairsville passed away peacefully on Friday, July 11, 2025, at home surrounded by family.
The daughter of Robert O. and Mattie L. (Dudley) Hill, she was born on March 19, 1944, in Naples, TX.
Loma worked in the education field as a school bus driver. She was a member of the Blairsville congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses....
Denver Emerson Shetler
Jul 8, 2025
Denver Emerson Shetler, 82, of Blairsville passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.
The son of William T. and Anna (Betton) Shetler, he was born on February 5, 1943, in Burrell Township, Indiana County, PA.
Denver was a graduate of Blairsville High School, Class of 1963. For 40 years, he worked in various factories fixing...
Pastor Robert "Rob" F. Sparr
Jul 6, 2025
Pastor Robert “Rob” F. Sparr, 51, of Indiana, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025, at UPMC Shadyside, Pittsburgh.
A son of Frank E. and Linda A. (Italia) Sparr, he was born Aug. 28, 1973, in Pittsburgh.
Rob grew up in Allison Park and graduated from North Allegheny High School in 1992. He would go on to graduate from Geneva College with a...
Harold E. Evans
Jul 6, 2025
Harold “Herk” E. Evans, 87, of Indiana, passed away July 6, 2025, at his residence. The son of the late Charles and Agnes (Kunkle) Evans, he was born Nov. 8, 1937 in Torrance. Herk lost both of his parents by the age of two and was raised by his grandmother, Della (Hysong) Kunkle.
Herk was a graduate of Blairsville High School...
Joanne L. Hoover
Jul 4, 2025
Joanne Louise (Grasser) Hoover, 69, of Blairsville, PA (W. Wheatfield Twp.) passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025, in Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.
The daughter of John and Erma (Berringer) Grasser, she was born November 21, 1955, in Johnstown, PA.
Joanne loved reading the Bible especially stories about women in the Bible, her cats, but caring for her family was...
Margaret "Peggy" L. Kiral
Jul 2, 2025
Margaret “Peggy” L. (Smrek) Kiral, 97, of Indiana, passed away July 2, 2025, at Heritage Grove at Indiana Personal Care Home.
The daughter of the late Benjamin and Appolonia (Bondra) Smrek, she was born Sept. 24, 1927, in Coral.
Peggy was a 1945 graduate of Laurel Lamar High School in Homer City. After high school, she was employed by the Borough of...
Nancy Mae Butchkoski
Jun 30, 2025
Nancy Mae (Sharp) Butchkoski, 79, of Clarksburg, PA passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025, at her home.
The daughter of Clair Sharp and Dorothy (Henry) Sharp, she was born on May 1, 1946, in Conemaugh Township, PA.
Nancy graduated from Saltsburg High School, Class of 1964. She married Ronald E. Butchkoski on September 12, 1970, and together they shared 55 years...
Eleonora Waltraüt Damas
Jun 29, 2025
Eleonora Waltraüt Damas, 77, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at her home.
The daughter of George Damas Sr. and Maria (Teshka) Damas, she was born on February 23, 1948, in Bremerhaven, Germany.
During her life, she worked as a security guard in the entertainment industry.
Eleonora enjoyed reading, watching television, and playing video games. She loved her dog,...
Dennis John Loughry
Jun 23, 2025
Dennis John Loughry, 78, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025, at his home.
The son of Robert W. Loughry and Betty Jane (Wright) Loughry, he was born on January 18, 1947, in Latrobe, PA.
Dennis graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1965 and was a veteran of the United States Army, where he proudly served our country.
Upon...
Nancy J. Saver
Jun 23, 2025
Nancy Jo (Kanurick) Saver, 78, of Cumming, GA, formerly of Natrona Heights, PA passed away peacefully during the night of Monday, June 23, 2025, in Trinity Manor Personal Care Home, Canton, GA.
The daughter of Frank Kanurick and Rosalie “Annza” (Fourny) Shimps, she was born March 5, 1947, in Blairsville, PA.
Nancy was a graduate of Blairsville High School, Class of 1965....
Gary L. Smith
Jun 22, 2025
Gary Lyle Smith, 75, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Torrance State Hospital, Torrance, Pennsylvania.
The son of Albert and Helen (Hlohinec) Smith, he was born on December 15, 1949, in Arlington, VA.
Gary graduated from Uniontown High School, Class of 1967. During his life, he worked in manufacturing.
Surviving is his sister, Sandra Sirois of Suffield, Conneticut.
He...
Joshua R. Staron
Jun 19, 2025
Joshua Robert Staron, 35, of Indiana, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at his home.
Born in Indiana on August 14, 1989, Josh was the son of Mark J. Staron and Leisa F. (Montgomery) Bruner. Josh was a graduate of Indiana Area High School and went on to work as a Civil Engineering Project Manager. He was known for his...
George M. Evans
Jun 19, 2025
With family by his side, George Monroe Evans, 77, of Indiana, PA went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at Indiana Regional Medical Center.
The son of Benjamin Foster and Marian (Lytle) Evans, George was born on July 28, 1947 in Pittsburgh, PA and grew up in New Kensington, PA. George graduated from Waynesburg College in 1969...
Jessica Rose Kerr
Jun 18, 2025
Jessica Rose (Foreman) Kerr, 42, of Indiana, PA (formerly of Black Lick, PA) passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family in Indiana, PA.
The daughter of Thomas Foreman Sr. and Cindy (Burtyk) Foreman, she was born on June 29, 1982, in Latrobe, PA.
Jessica was a graduate of Blairsville High School, Class of 2000.
She was...
Robert "Bob" C. Conrad
Jun 17, 2025
Robert “Bob” C. Conrad, 87, of Indiana, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at The Ridgewood at Shenango Valley, Hermitage. His short stay there filled him with joy.
A son of the late William E. and Pauline A. (Plott) Conrad, he was born Jan. 15, 1938, in Frederick, Okla.
Bob was raised in Davidson, Oklahoma on a working family farm with crops,...
James R. Cavalancia
Jun 13, 2025
James Rudolph Cavalancia, 92, of Indiana, PA (formerly of Blairsville) passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025, at The Gardens at Indiana, Indiana, PA.
The son of Antonio and Mary (DiFrank) Cavalancia, he was born on June 26, 1932, in Pittsburgh, PA.
Jim graduated from Clarion University in 1954 and went on to pursue his master’s degree at the University of Pittsburgh.
His...
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