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James W. Sullinger

James W. Sullinger

Sep 18, 2024

James W. Sullinger, 87, of Indiana, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, at his home.

A son of the late Edgar and Edna Sullinger, Jim was born March 24, 1937.

After graduating from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Jim began his career teaching music in Cambridge Springs, PA. Earning a Master’s Degree, he then taught for over 30 years at Indiana Area School...

Michele M. Muir

Michele M. Muir

Nov 14, 2024

Michele Marie Muir, 72, of Seward, PA passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at her home. 

The daughter of James E. and Frances M. (Boogher) Wagner, she was born on October 28, 1952, in Indiana, PA.  

Michele graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1970 and Cambria Rowe Business School with an associate’s degree. She worked in accounting at Day...

Neil H. Gray

Neil H. Gray

Nov 14, 2024

Neil Hood Gray, 93, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Blairsville, PA, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024, in Fair Oaks Senior Living, Pittsburgh. 

The son of Andrew H. and Susan (Hood) Gray, he was born on January 4, 1931, in Colver, Cambria County, PA.

For 35 years, Neil worked at Torrance State Hospital until his retirement in 1985.

Neil was a former member...

David N. Halldin

David N. Halldin

Nov 13, 2024

David Neil Halldin, 54, of Homer City, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, at his home.

A son of Arthur and Shelby “Linda” L. (Tomb) Halldin, he was born July 29, 1970, in Indiana.

For 24 years, David worked at Specialty Bar Products Co., where he was a machinist. He was a member of the Red Barn Sportsmen’s Club and enjoyed hunting...

Betty Lou Libengood

Betty Lou Libengood

Nov 13, 2024

Betty Lou Libengood, 89, of Blairsville passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, in St. Andrew’s Village, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Lester and Sadie (Critchfield) Libengood, she was born December 13, 1934, in Strangford, Burrell Township, Indiana County. 

Betty graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1952.

She enjoyed spending time with her family and sewing.

Surviving are two sisters, Beula “Bea” Rinaldi...

Gregory L. Hutton

Gregory L. Hutton

Nov 12, 2024

Gregory Lee Hutton, 57, of Monaca, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, in Cranberry.

A son of the late Leland R. and Mildred Emma Louise (Shupe) Hutton, Greg was born Aug. 23, 1967, in Indiana.

Greg was a 1985 graduate of Marion Center High School and proudly served his country as a Military Police Officer in the U.S. Army. Greg worked at...

Alexandra D. Molnar

Alexandra D. Molnar

Nov 11, 2024

Alexandra Diane Molnar, 28, of Greensburg, PA (formerly of Edinboro), passed away surrounded by her family and closest friend on November 11th, 2024, in University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center, Willoughby, Ohio. 

Alexandra was born on September 3rd, 1996, in Erie, PA to Gregory Paul and Margaret Diane (Craft) Molnar.  

She was a graduate of General McLane High School, Class of...

John V. Petrarca

John V. Petrarca

Nov 10, 2024

John Vincent Petrarca, 94, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024, in Loyalhanna Care Center Senior Suites, Latrobe, PA.

The son of John and Jennie (Petrarca) Petrarca, he was born November 25, 1929, and raised in Blairsville, PA.

John graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1947. He worked for Blairsville Machine Products, retiring in 1994 after 46 ½...

Catherine "Kay" E. (Pickerd) Wiggins

Catherine "Kay" E. (Pickerd) Wiggins

Nov 9, 2024

Catherine “Kay” E. (Pickerd) Wiggins, 88, of Indiana, passed away on Saturday Nov. 9, 2024, at her home.

A daughter of the late David John and Edith (Forninger) Pickerd, Kay was born Oct. 21, 1936, in Brush Valley.

Kay was a member of the Ferguson Bible Church in Indiana. For 35 years, she was employed at Season-All Industries. Following her retirement from...

Barbara L. Fertal

Barbara L. Fertal

Nov 2, 2024

Barbara Lee (May) Fertal, 73, of Blairsville, PA, (Derry Twp.) passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loved ones.

The daughter of Thomas J. and Arlene (Burkhart) May, she was born January 27, 1951 in Johnstown, PA.

Mrs. Fertal graduated from United High School, Class of 1969 and was a member of Hebron Lutheran Church, Blairsville,...

Jeffrey J. Weber, Sr.

Jeffrey J. Weber, Sr.

Nov 1, 2024

Jeffrey Jay Weber, Sr., 63, of Indiana, passed away Friday, Nov. 1, 2024.

A son of Alan and Patricia (Burke) Weber, Jeff was born Dec. 25, 1960, in Brooklyn, NY.

For 17 years, he was employed at Smith Coal and Oil, formerly known as Indiana Fuel and Oil as a truck driver, a job which he loved. In Jeff’s spare time, he enjoyed spending time...

Neal McGinnis

Neal McGinnis

Oct 29, 2024

Neal McGinnis, 91, of Indiana, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, in the comfort of his home.

The son of the late Edward and Florence (Delacour) McGinnis, he was born Nov. 24, 1932, in Tidal.

After school, Neal began working alongside his father, running heavy equipment. In 1955, he started work as a laborer with L&D/Dill Construction, until retiring in June 1995....

Lorena A. Overman

Lorena A. Overman

Oct 27, 2024

Lorena Ann (Fisher) Overman, 79, of Homer City, passed away Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Beacon Ridge.

A daughter of the late Wayne and Lorena (Michael) Fisher, she was born Oct. 17, 1945, in Indiana.

Lorena was a graduate of Laura Lamar High School. She was a homemaker and a longtime caregiver. Lorena was a loving mother and grandmother. She loved caring...

Salimay Bowser

Salimay Bowser

Oct 22, 2024

Salimay Bowser, 50, of Elderton, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, at her home.

A daughter of Carl and Mary Schmidtchen Mochak, she was born July 16, 1974, in Sarver.

Salimay was a graduate of Freeport High School and was a Bible student at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Kittanning. She most recently worked at Giant Eagle. Salimay enjoyed watching...

John M. Deyarmin Jr.

John M. Deyarmin Jr.

Oct 17, 2024

John Melvin Deyarmin, Jr., 75, of Blairsville, PA (West Wheatfield Twp.) passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at home.

The son of John M. Deyarmin, Sr. and Evelyn S. (Beard) Deyarmin, he was born on July 1, 1949 in Cramer, PA.

 John was a graduate of United High School, Class of 1968 and a veteran of the US Army.

He spent his...

Shirley R. McLaughlin

Shirley R. McLaughlin

Oct 14, 2024

Shirley Roselyn McLaughlin, 90, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024, in The Grove at Latrobe, Latrobe, PA.

The daughter of Orlando C. and Grace (Johnston) McLaughlin, she was born October 7, 1934, in Cowanshannock Twp, Armstrong Co., PA. 

After graduating high school, Shirley worked as a licensed practical nurse at Torrance State Hospital for 35 years, retiring in...

Rickey A. Emery

Rickey A. Emery

Oct 5, 2024

Rickey Alan Emery, 71, of Blairsville, PA, (Derry Twp.) passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024, in AHN Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

The son of Jack R. Emery and Betty (Dyer) Emery Sabol, he was born May 21, 1953, in New Eagle, PA.

After graduating high school in 1971, Rickey continued his education at Penn State, obtaining his BS Degree in...

Susan "Sue" P. Wettling

Susan "Sue" P. Wettling

Oct 3, 2024

Susan “Sue” P. Wettling, 79, of Indiana, passed away peacefully Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

A daughter of the late Robert C. and Jean L. (Harkleroad) Wettling, she was born Sept. 9, 1945, in Indiana.

Sue received a bachelor's degree from Lock Haven University. Prior to her retirement, Sue taught physical education at the United School District for...

David Allen Raymond

David Allen Raymond

Oct 2, 2024

David Allen Raymond, 77, of Indiana, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.

A son of the late Anthony and Elizabeth (Wydo) Raymond, he was born Nov. 10, 1946, in Indiana.

David was a graduate of Indiana High School. He was the owner/operator of Raymond Art and Plate Glass. For 20 years, David enjoyed playing softball. He also...

David O. Cunkelman

David O. Cunkelman

Sep 22, 2024

David Oliver Cunkelman, 71, of East Petersburg, formerly of Murrysville, PA, ended his valiant nine-year battle with blood cancer on Sunday, September 22, 2024, with his beloved wife and daughter by his side. 

David was the second child and first son of Oliver and Susan (Dunlap) Cunkelman, born on August 3, 1953, in Latrobe, PA. He graduated from Blairsville High School,...

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