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Marvis G. Wallace

Marvis G. Wallace

Feb 17, 2025

Marvis Grace (Hall) Wallace, 96, of Lucernemines, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025 at Lynn Haven Personal Care Home.

The daughter of the late George W. and Kansas (Bard) Hall, Marvis was born in Asheville, NC on March 21, 1928.

She was the wife of the late Spurgeon Lee Wallace, Sr. 

Mrs. Wallace was a homemaker...

Mary Lou Shaffer

Mary Lou Shaffer

Feb 17, 2025

Mary Lou (Chappell) Shaffer, 83, of Indiana, passed away Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

A daughter of the late Clarence H. and Nellie (Barni) Chappell, she was born April 11, 1941, in Chambersville, Indiana County.

Mary Lou worked in the hospitality industry, where she was a housekeeper for many years. She enjoyed sewing, baking and cooking. Mary Lou...

Lisa M. McKee

Lisa M. McKee

Feb 15, 2025

Lisa Marie McKee, 65, of Brookville, formerly of Indiana, passed away Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, at Penn Highlands Brookville Hospital.

A daughter of the late William and Irene (Spiardi) McKee, Sr., she was born April 16, 1959, in Latrobe.

Lisa was a graduate of Indiana High School and a member of Grace Global Church. For over 30 years, she worked at BonTon....

Michael M. Stipcak

Michael M. Stipcak

Feb 14, 2025

Michael Matthew Stipcak, 90, of Palmertown, PA passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025, in Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The son of Martin and Anna (Kubik) Stipcak, he was born September 25, 1934, in Black Lick, PA. 

Mr. Stipcak was the first person hired to work in the Tunnelton Mine in 1964 and retired in 1994.

He was a member of...

John J. Fisanich, Jr.

John J. Fisanich, Jr.

Feb 13, 2025

John Joseph Fisanich, Jr., 86, of Indiana, passed away Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

A son of the late John J. and Mary (Chervanok) Fisanich, he was born March 19, 1938, in Spangler.

John proudly served his country in the U.S. Marines. He received an associate’s degree in accounting and retired as an accountant from RobertShaw Controls. John...

Terry L Nestor

Terry L Nestor

Feb 11, 2025

Terry Lee Nestor, 84, of Greenwood, DE, formerly of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at home. 

The son of Leslie A. and Frances (Gardill) Nestor, he was born on January 14, 1941, in Duquesne, PA.

 Terry was a veteran of the US Air Force, and he worked at U.S. Steel in Homestead for 28 years until his retirement...

Grace L. Sulkosky

Grace L. Sulkosky

Feb 11, 2025

Grace Lucille (Bruner) Sulkosky, 84, of Hillsdale, PA, formerly of Blairsville, died on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, in Embassy of Hillsdale Park, Hillsdale, PA.

The daughter of Wilbur M. and Anna M. (Clawson) Bruner, she was born on December 6, 1940, in Indiana, PA.

Grace was a member of the Pleasant Valley Church of Christ, Indiana and Black Lick Volunteer Fire Department...

Danny Kitchen

Danny Kitchen

Feb 10, 2025

Danny Kitchen, 61, of Indiana, passed away Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

A son of the late Court Kitchen, Sr. and Grace Ella (Hankinson) Iseman, he was born June 10, 1963, in Indiana.

Danny proudly served his country in the United States Army. He would proudly tell you his biggest blessing in life was being a father to...

Linda L. Stevens

Linda L. Stevens

Feb 8, 2025

Linda Lee (Schon) Stevens, 79, of Latrobe, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at her daughter’s home.

The daughter of Kenneth and Gertude (Miller) Schon, she was born July 30, 1945, in New Rochelle, NY.

She enjoyed conversations over a glass of wine or cup of coffee, organizing themed luncheons and parties for her friends, shopping, perfecting her...

William O. Culp

William O. Culp

Feb 6, 2025

William (Bill) Oliver Culp, 85, of Blairsville, PA (Indiana County), went to be with his Lord and Savior and his wife of 52 years on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Forbes Hospital in Monroeville, PA. The first of two sons of William Edward (Ed) Culp and Dorothy Catherine Culp (Smith), and loving husband to Darlene Mae Culp (Nicholson), he was born April 19,...

Scott P. Gamble

Scott P. Gamble

Feb 5, 2025

Scott Phillip Gamble, 47, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at his home. 

The son of Emerson M. and Sharon (Barbus) Gamble, he was born on June 26, 1977, in Indiana, PA.  

Scott attended United High School, Armagh and formerly attended Hilltop Baptist Church, Indiana. 

He enjoyed riding bikes and loved his four-legged companion, Dusty. 

Surviving are two siblings,...

Connie D. Stewart

Connie D. Stewart

Feb 3, 2025

Connie Dae Stewart, 78, of Blairsville, went to be with Jesus on Monday, February 3, 2025. She was born on September 14, 1946, to Doyle V. and Marie (Waddle) Palmo in Latrobe. 

Connie graduated from Blairsville High School in 1964, where she was an accomplished clarinetist, participating in District and State band, and was awarded the John Philip Sousa Award for...

Donald J. Nakles

Donald J. Nakles

Jan 27, 2025

Donald James Nakles

September 19, 1957 - January 27, 2025 

Donald James Nakles (67), of Avon Lake, Ohio, passed away on January 27, 2025. Loving husband of 43 years to Sally (Gerken) Nakles; son of the late Edward and Alice (Joseph) Nakles; loving father of Alice (Mark) Emmerso, Margaret (Luke) Heberle and Nate Nakles; cherished grandfather of Francesca Emmerso and Nora Heberle....

Kay E. Little

Kay E. Little

Jan 25, 2025

Kay E. Little, 77, of Indiana, passed away Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at the Communities at Indian Haven.

A daughter of the late J. Clyde and Ruth M. (Chrisman) Little, she was born Sept. 5, 1947, in Indiana.

Kay was a former member of Zion Lutheran Church. She enjoyed rings and other jewelry, coloring in her coloring books and playing with her...

Linda D. Kendrick

Linda D. Kendrick

Jan 24, 2025

Linda D. Kendrick, 65, of Indiana, passed away Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, at her home.

A daughter of the late Kenneth L. and Mary Genevieve (Trimble) Shank, she was born Sept. 2, 1959, in Indiana.

Linda retired from Walmart, where she was a cashier. She loved sewing and her dog, Sadie, but her grandchildren were everything.

She is survived by her husband, Andrew...

Rose Ann Thounhurst

Rose Ann Thounhurst

Jan 23, 2025

Rose Ann Thounhurst, 86, of Indiana, passed away Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital in Greensburg.

A daughter of the late John M. and Edith L. (Bucci) Thounhurst, Rose Ann was born Feb. 11, 1938, in Avonmore.

Rose Ann was a graduate of Bell-Avon High School and retired from Verizon, formerly Bell Telephone, where she was a Field Clerk....

Martha M. Marron

Martha M. Marron

Jan 23, 2025

Martha Margaret (Soltis) Marron, 96, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at her home.

The daughter of Stephen P. and Margaret M. (Kozenko) Soltis, she was born on December 11, 1928, in Duquesne, PA.

Martha graduated from Derry High School, Class of 1947. 

Martha was a member of SS Simon and Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville, where...

Herman D. Luther

Herman D. Luther

Jan 21, 2025

Herman Donald Luther, 92, of New Florence, PA passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, in Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA. 

The son of John E. and Edna J. (Kough) Luther, he was born on September 12, 1932, in Robinson, PA on a farm where he was raised and lived his entire life. 

Herman was a graduate of Armagh High School,...

Denise E. Shaffor

Denise E. Shaffor

Jan 20, 2025

Denise Eileen (Sharp) Shaffor, 65, of Clarksburg, PA (Conemaugh Twp.) passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025, at her mother’s home surrounded by her family.

The daughter of Donald B. and Betty G. (Smith) Sharp, she was born February 21, 1959, in Indiana, PA.

Denise graduated from Saltsburg High School, Class of 1977.

She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren,...

Dr. Richard L. Reilly, Sr.

Dr. Richard L. Reilly, Sr.

Jan 16, 2025

Dr. Richard Leo Reilly, Sr., 88, of Coraopolis, PA (formerly of Blairsville) passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at home.

The son of Dr. Francis St. Clair Reilly and Agnes (Shields) Reilly, he was born May 11, 1936, in Blairsville, PA. 

Dr. Reilly graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1953, St. Vincent College, Class of 1957 and Temple, Class of...

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