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Frank H. Smith

Frank H. Smith

May 31, 2004

Frank H. Smith, 97, of Ligonier, PA formerly of Blairsville, PA died on Monday, May 31, 2004 in the Bethlen Home, Ligonier, PAA son of Harry Frank and Sheba Jane Hoover Smith, he was born August 24, 1906 in Monongahela, PAMr. Smith was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Blairsville; Brownsville Lodge #60, F&AM Coudersport Consistory; Pittsburgh Consistory;...

Chester R. Pezzi

Chester R. Pezzi

May 26, 2004

Chester R. Pezzi, 86, of Blairsville, PA died on Wednesday, May 26, 2004 in the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.A son of Cesare and Selena Culatina Pezzi, he was born February 22, 1918 in Blairsville, PA.Mr. Pezzi lived his entire life in Blairsville where he was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church and the Italian...

Andrew T. Ostach

Andrew T. Ostach

May 25, 2004

Andrew T. Ostach, 74, of Black Lick, PA died on Tuesday, May 25, 2004 at UPMC, Pittsburgh, PA.A son of Paul C. and Katherine Niemic Ostach, he was born November 30, 1929 in Palmertown, PA.Mr. Ostach was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville, PA and the Professional Barber's Association. He had his private pilot's license...

William A. Hullenbaugh

William A. Hullenbaugh

May 18, 2004

William A. Hullenbaugh, 69, of Black Lick, PA died on Tuesday, May 18, 2004 at his home.A son of Kenneth J. and Grace L. Munshower Hullenbaugh, he was born June 30, 1934 in Derry Twp., Westmoreland Co., PA.Mr. Hullenbaugh attended the Black Lick United Methodist Church. He was a member of Blairsville VFW Post #5821, UMWA and the Burrell Twp....

Mary Jane Borish

Mary Jane Borish

May 17, 2004

Mary Jane Bergman Borish, 77, of Black Lick, PA died on Monday, May 17, 2004 in the Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.A daughter of James L. and Elizabeth Conner Bergman, she was born February 11, 1927 in Blairsville, PA.Mrs. Borish was a member of the Hebron Lutheran Church, Blairsville, and the Blairsville Chapter #166 Order of the Eastern Star.She graduated...

Elizabeth F. Flynn

Elizabeth F. Flynn

May 13, 2004

Elizabeth F. Flynn, 87, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) died on Thursday, May 13, 2004 in the Latrobe Area Hospital, Latrobe, PA.A daughter of George and Frances Cowan Flynn, she was born November 18, 1916 at the home where she lived in Derry Twp.Ms. Flynn was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville, PA and a...

Anna Katherine Kinkead

Anna Katherine Kinkead

May 9, 2004

Anna Katherine Kosalko Kinkead, 92, of Josephine, PA died on Sunday, May 9, 2004 in the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.A daughter of Michael and Nathalia Virostek Kosalko, she was born January 10, 1912 in Black Lick, PA.Mrs. Kinkead was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville, PA.Prior to her retirement in 1979, she was...

Arthur L. Weinell

Arthur L. Weinell

May 1, 2004

Arthur L. Weinell, 81, of Blairsville, PA died on Saturday, May 1, 2004 in Beacon Ridge, Indiana, PA.A son of Joseph J. and Nellie Rosborough Weinell, he was born February 18, 1923 in Pittsburgh, PA.He graduated from Blairsville High School in 1941 and was a member of the UTU Local #1074.Mr. Weinell was a trainman for Conrail, retiring with 40...

Kevin L. Garland Sr.

Kevin L. Garland Sr.

May 1, 2004

Kevin L. Garland, Sr., 42, of Blairsville, PA died on Saturday, May 1, 2004 in the Latrobe Area Hospital, Latrobe, PA.A son of Donna Garland Loughner, he was born October 28, 1961 in Greensburg, PA.Mr. Garland was a member of the First Baptist Church, Blairsville, PA. He was active with Blairsville Youth Football where he currently was serving as treasurer.He...

Kenneth Culler

Kenneth Culler

Apr 25, 2004

Kenneth "Dick" Culler, 57, of Strangford, PA died on Sunday, April 25, 2004 at his home with his family by his side.The son of Kenneth and Adelaide Dute Culler, he was born April 19, 1947 in New Castle, PA.Mr. Culler was a 1965 graduate of New Castle High School and attended Penn State University where he met his wife, Barbara...

Mary C. Butler

Mary C. Butler

Apr 25, 2004

Mary C. Wheland Butler, 95, of Blairsville, PA died on Sunday, April 25, 2004 in Beacon Ridge, Indiana, PA.A daughter of John and Minnie May Rosencrans Wheland, she was born on January 15, 1909 in Warrior's Mark, Huntingdon Co., PA.Mrs. Butler lived for 54 years on Brown Street. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Blairsville since...

Loy H. Douglas

Loy H. Douglas

Apr 7, 2004

Loy H. Douglas, 80, of Blairsville, PA (Blacklick Twp.) died on Wednesday, April 7, 2004 at his home.A son of Roy A. and Hulda E. Leasure Douglas, he was born August 2, 1923 in Dixonville, PA.Mr. Douglas was a member of the Hopewell United Methodist Church, Blairsville; the Blairsville Grange #2012, Disabled American Veterans, Indiana American Legion Post #141 and...

Frances E. Foust

Frances E. Foust

Apr 5, 2004

Frances E. Wills Foust, 73, of Blairsville, PA (Brenizer) died on Monday, April 5, 2004 in the Latrobe Area Hospital, Latrobe, PA.A daughter of Clifton and Helen Sales Wills, she was born May 23, 1930 in Baltimore, MD.Mrs. Foust attended the First Baptist Church, Blairsville, PA.She and her husband owned Foust Ambulance in Blairsville from 1962 to 1974.Surviving are four...

Louis M. Kintz

Louis M. Kintz

Apr 2, 2004

Louis M. Kintz, 92, of Blairsville, PA (Gray Station) died on Friday, April 2, 2004 at his home.A son of Ambrose and Mary T. Short Kintz, he was born November 29, 1911 in Derry, PA.Mr. Kintz was a member of SS Simon and Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville, PA.Prior to his retirement, he was employed by Kennametal, Inc., Delmont, PA.Surviving...

Dorothy C. Leddon

Dorothy C. Leddon

Mar 30, 2004

Dorothy C. "Sister" Foreman Leddon, 75, of Black Lick, PA died on Tuesday, March 30, 2004 in the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.A daughter of Davis A. and Inez J. Gabelli Foreman, she was born June 30, 1928 in Palmertown, PA.Mrs. Leddon was a devoted mother and housewife.Surviving are her husband of 56 years, Philip A. Leddon whom she...

Donald L. Roarabaugh

Donald L. Roarabaugh

Mar 30, 2004

Donald L. Roarabaugh, 83, of Black Lick, PA formerly of Williamsburg, PA passed away March 30, 2004 at his home after an extended illness.A son of John and Elizabeth Lane Roarabaugh, he was born August 27, 1920 at Six Mile Run, Bedford Co., PA.Mr. Roarabaugh attended the Black Lick United Methodist Church. He was a member of Jaffa Shrine of...

George D. Korich

George D. Korich

Mar 26, 2004

George D. Korich, 65, of Blairsville, PA died on Friday, March 26, 2004 in Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.A son of George and Rose C. Thompson Korich, he was born July 1, 1938 in Cokeville, PA.He lived his entire life in Blairsville.Prior to his retirement, he was employed by Blairsville Machine Products for 25 years.He is survived by a sister, Margaret...

James R. Warnick

James R. Warnick

Mar 17, 2004

James R. Warnick, 55, of Derry, PA died on Wednesday, March 17, 2004 in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.A son of William and Beatrice Gray Warnick, he was born September 12, 1948 in Derry Twp., Westmoreland Co., PA.He graduated from Derry Area High School in 1966 and worked as a laborer. He was a veteran of the US Army serving...

Marie Strong

Marie Strong

Mar 15, 2004

Marie Barnhart Strong, 86, of Indiana, PA died on Monday, March 15, 2004 in Bethany Place, Indiana, PA.A daughter of Harry H. and Mildred Redding Barnhart, she was born April 18, 1917 in Livermore, PA.Mrs. Strong was a member of the Bethel Presbyterian Church, Indiana, PA.Surviving are a son, Harold Dean Strong of Indiana, PA; four brothers, Raymond Barnhart and...

Margaret E. Palmer

Margaret E. Palmer

Mar 15, 2004

Margaret E. Milliman Palmer, 72, of Graceton, PA died on Monday, March 15, 2004 in the Communities at Indian Haven, Indiana, PA.A daughter of Richard and Geneva Fails Milliman, she was born July 9, 1931 in Indiana, PA.Mrs. Palmer was a member of the Assembly of God Church, Blairsville, PA.She had worked at the Holiday Inn, Indiana, PA, retiring in...

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