Obituaries
Stella B. Horn
May 14, 2025
Stella Bertha (Densiuk) Horn, 90, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Beacon Ridge, Indiana, PA.
The daughter of Joseph and Bertha Stella (Benke) Densiuk, she was born on January 26, 1935, in Brenizer, PA.
Stella was a member of SS Simon and Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville, and Angels of Compassion.
She was an LPN at...
Lillian Lorraine Moody
May 13, 2025
Lillian Lorraine Greene Moody, 82, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025, she was born March 27,1943 at home in Lucernemines.
Moving to Indiana in 1953, Lorraine attended and graduated from Indiana High School in 1961. In 1963, she married her high school sweetheart Thomas Moody. After raising their three children she worked along with her husband at Metals Forming in Indiana...
Russell G. Risinger
May 11, 2025
Russell Glenn Risinger, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at Saint Andrews Village, Indiana, Pennsylvania.
A lifelong Indiana County resident, Russ was born in Homer City on July 29, 1939, to John A. and Martha Jane (George) Risinger and graduated from Indiana High School in 1957. He served in the National Guard and...
Nancy Lee Smith
May 10, 2025
Nancy Lee Smith, 84, of Marion Center, passed away on Saturday May 10, 2025, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.
Born on May 11, 1940, in East Mahoning Twp, Nancy was the daughter of the late Robert Lee and Violet Grace (Rishel) Smith.
Nancy was a member of The Methodist Church in Marion Center, where she served for 43 years as the financial...
Edward R. Ferrier
May 8, 2025
Edward Ronald Ferrier, 72, of Indiana, PA passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Beacon Ridge, Indiana, PA.
The son of Elmer A. and Ruth I. (Waddle) Ferrier, he was born on August 15, 1952, in Indiana, PA.
Edward was a graduate of Blairsville High School, Class of 1971 and was a member of Crossroads Community Church, Blairsville.
He worked at IUP...
Tracey E. Stewart
May 4, 2025
Tracey Elaine (Johnson) Stewart, 65, of Greensburg, PA, died on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at Independence Health System Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg, PA.
The daughter of Benjamin and Mary (Moore) Johnson, she was born on April 27, 1960, in Kansas City, MO.
Tracey attended Washington High School, Los Angeles, CA.
She enjoyed cooking, crocheting and decorating.
Surviving are her five children, Henry Stewart (Becky) of...
Tammy W. Branan
Apr 30, 2025
Tammy W. (Fulmer) Branan, 54, of Homer City, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.
A daughter of the late Joseph K. and Margaret Edith (Ferguson) Fulmer, she was born March 4, 1971, in Indiana.
Tammy was a 1989 graduate of Purchase Line High School. She worked in administration in the health care industry. Tammy was a member...
Gary L. Simmons
Apr 29, 2025
Gary Lee Simmons, 73, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Lynn Haven Personal Care Home, Black Lick, PA.
The son of Charles L. and Mary L. (Grove) Simmons, he was born weighing 1.5 lbs. on January 14, 1952, in Detroit, MI. He was affectionately named “Tom Thumb” by the nurses who cared for him at the...
Billy G. Fridley
Apr 28, 2025
Billy Gerald Fridley, 78, of Blairsville, passed away at home on Monday April 28, 2025, due to complications from Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinson’s Disease. He was surrounded by loving family and friends as he departed this life and entered into eternal glory.
He was born Jan. 21, 1947, to Calvin William Fridley and Virginia Marie Stewart in Starford. He was...
Harry C. McCreary
Apr 25, 2025
Harry Clay McCreary, of St. Petersburg, FL, died on Friday, April 25, 2025, in Indiana, PA, of natural causes, at age 98.
He was born in Indiana, PA, and lived there for most of his working lifetime. After graduating from Valley Forge Military Academy in 1945, he served in the US Army in Italy with the 88th Infantry Division. He then...
Betty Rae Sheehan
Apr 24, 2025
Betty Rae Sheehan, 90, of Blairsville, PA (formerly of Johnstown) passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in the Communities at Indian Haven, Indiana, PA.
The daughter of Edgar R. and Zelda P. (Boring) Sheehan, she was born February 4, 1935, in Johnstown, PA.
Betty Rae graduated from Johnstown High School, Class of 1953 and worked for Johnstown Bank & Trust for...
Theresa Jean Leonard
Apr 18, 2025
Theresa Jean (Bertolino) Leonard, 92, of Blairsville, PA, died on Friday, April 18, 2025, in the Communities at Indian Haven, Indiana, PA.
The daughter of Robert and Angeline (Tedeski) Bertolino, she was born on June 11, 1932, in Heshbon, PA.
Jean was a member of the Historical Society of the Blairsville Area, and she enjoyed spending time with family, especially her great...
Mary Louise "Mary Lou" Ganoe
Apr 16, 2025
Mary Louise “Mary Lou” or “Louie” (Graham) Ganoe, 94, of Brush Valley, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at Heritage Grove.
A daughter of the late John H. and Hazel (Blackley) Graham, she was born March 1, 1931, in Brush Valley. Mary was a homemaker and a member of the Gospel Community Church. She absolutely loved her grandchildren. Mary enjoyed baking,...
H. Jane Richards
Apr 16, 2025
H. Jane Richards, 92, of Derry passed away on April 16, 2025 in Latrobe, PA. The daughter of Frank and Tillie Howard, she was born on June 6, 1932 in Blacklick Township (Indiana County, PA) She graduated from Blairsville High School and began working at Torrance State Hospital until her marriage to Paul Richards on September 7, 1956. She was...
Audrey B. Widmer
Apr 13, 2025
Audrey B. Widmer, 83, of Indiana, passed away Sunday, April, 13, 2025, at Indiana Regional Medical Center. She was born in Trafford, to the late Robert and Marion Henderson.
Audrey graduated from Trafford High School and from Burroughs Business School. Following graduation, Audrey worked for McKesson Drug Company. She attended Trinity United Methodist Church and was a member of the F.O.E....
Gertrude M. Pezzoni
Apr 11, 2025
Gertrude Mae (Lengel) Pezzoni, 92, of Brenizer, PA passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025, in Concordia at Weatherwood, Greensburg, PA.
The daughter of William R. and Lula I. (Zimmerman) Lengel, she was born January 5, 1933, in Pine Grove Twp., PA.
Gertrude was a member of the Hebron Lutheran Church, Blairsville, and Hilltop Quilters.
She graduated from Pine Grove High School, Class...
Nancy A. Baker
Apr 10, 2025
Nancy Ann (Boyle) Baker, 91, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Kane Community Living Center, Pittsburgh, PA.
The daughter of Michael E. and Catherine (Kirby) Boyle, she was born May 13, 1933, in Derry, PA.
Nancy was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Derry.
She loved her animals, especially her dog, Sammy, reading and working on puzzles.
Surviving...
Ryanon J. Fitzpatrick
Apr 8, 2025
Ryanon Joy Fitzpatrck, 45, of Clarksburg, PA (Conemaugh Twp.) passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
The daughter of Richard Fitzpatrick and Cheryl (Sommers) Galey, she was born September 20, 1979, in Pittsburgh, PA.
Ryanon was a graduate of Riverview High School, Class of 1997.
She was a great homemaker and took wonderful care of her many animals.
Surviving is her father, Richard Fitzpatrick...
Colleen Jo Jerto
Apr 8, 2025
Colleen Jo Jerto, 75, of Lower Burrell, formerly of Aultman, peacefully passed away at home on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.
A daughter of the late Joseph E. and Agnes E. (Ruddock) Jerto, she was born Sept. 30, 1949, in Indiana. She was a beloved sister, mother and Grammy.
Colleen was a 1967 graduate of Homer Center...
Sandra "Sandy" Lee Riddle
Apr 6, 2025
Sandra “Sandy” Lee (Smith) Riddle, 82, of Indiana, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2025, at her home.
A daughter of the late Lloyd and Loraine (Oldham) Smith, she was born Sept. 10, 1942, in New Kensington.
Sandy was retired from the Food Service/Hospitality industry. She was loved by all and was a mother to many. Her family was her greatest joy in...
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