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Leonard P. Lamantia Jr.

Leonard P. Lamantia Jr.

May 25, 2023

Leonard P. LaMantia, Jr., 73, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023, in Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The son of Leonard P. LaMantia, Sr. and Grace (Butler) LaMantia, he was born December 2, 1949, in Indiana, PA.

Leonard graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1968.  After graduation, he entered...

Mildred E. "Louise" Hutton

Mildred E. "Louise" Hutton

May 22, 2023

Mildred Emma “Louise” (Shupe) Hutton, 80, of Home, passed away Monday, May 22, 2023, at Communities at Indian Haven.

A daughter of the late Clarence R. and Emma C. (McCausland) Shupe, she was born July 6, 1942, in Girty.

Louise was a 1963 graduate of Indiana High School. She was also a beauty school graduate....

Dorothy M. Petrarca

Dorothy M. Petrarca

May 22, 2023

Dorothy M. (McClelland) Petrarca, 94, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023, in Keeper of the Flame, Blairsville, PA.

The daughter of Frank R. and Florence E. (Niel) McClelland, she was born October 18, 1928, in McKeesport, PA.

Dorothy graduated from Commodore High School, Class of 1946. She was a member of...

Harry C. "Smokey" Carnahan, Sr.

Harry C. "Smokey" Carnahan, Sr.

May 22, 2023

Harry C. “Smokey” Carnahan, Sr., 79, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023, in Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.

The son of Robert P. Carnahan and Mary J. (Serena) Carnahan Tatone, he was born January 4, 1944, in New Kensington, PA.

Harry was a veteran of the US Navy and worked...

John Dee "Jd" Varner

John Dee "Jd" Varner

May 19, 2023

John Dee “JD” Varner of Indiana, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on May 19, 2023 at 87 years of age.  Born November 1, 1935 to John Lynn and Dee Hurd Varner, JD was the youngest of six siblings: Rex Ryan, Rose Ryan Pierce, Ethel Varner Maurey, Murray Varner, and Scott Varner, all of whom are...

Leonard M. Luchsinger

Leonard M. Luchsinger

May 19, 2023

Leonard Marvin “Jack” Luchsinger, 93, of Monroe, OH passed away at UC West Chester Hospital on Friday, May 19, 2023, following hip replacement surgery.

The son of John Knox Luchsinger and Emma Francis (Park) Luchsinger, he was born March 16, 1930, in Blairsville, PA.

Jack served in the United States Air Force from 1948-1952 and...

Betty Lee Brown

Betty Lee Brown

May 16, 2023

Betty Lee Brown, 57, of Aultman, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

A daughter of the late Donald and Betty (Hahn) Brown, she was born September 12, 1965 in Frederick, MD.

Betty enjoyed coloring, playing card games and bingo, but above all she enjoyed...

John W. Clark

John W. Clark

May 16, 2023

John Walter “Walt” Clark, 86, of Blairsville, passed away on Tuesday May 16, 2023 at Beacon Ridge Skilled Nursing in Indiana.

Born on September 7, 1936, John was the son of the late John E. and Ida Belle (Kephart) Clark.

Walt was the husband of Marion A. (Horrell) Clark, whom he married...

Cheyenne M. Juart

Cheyenne M. Juart

May 13, 2023

Cheyenne M. Juart, 29, of New Florence, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023.

A daughter of Mark Juart and Brenda (Nichols) Fleming, she was born June 19, 1993, in Kittanning.

Cheyenne loved spending time with her children.

She is survived by seven children:  Alaina Juart, Mariah Clark, Hunter Clark, Nova Clark, Olivia Clark,...

E. Louise Hildebrand

E. Louise Hildebrand

May 11, 2023

E. Louise Hildebrand, beloved mother, wife, sister, neighbor, and friend passed away at age 92 while in the comfort of her home with her son and daughter-in-law in Bluff City, TN on May 11, 2023. Born on August 14, 1930 in Reynoldsville, PA, she was the daughter of Paul and Emily Woodring, and sister of Richard (Dick) Woodring....

Lexi Lynn Gamble

Lexi Lynn Gamble

May 11, 2023

Lexi Lynn Gamble, 26, of Shelocta, PA, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at her home.

Lexi was welcomed into this world on March 5, 1997, to Vince M. and Lisa A. (Meidinger) Gamble of Shelocta.

Lexi was baptized...

Mitsuko Hullenbaugh

Mitsuko Hullenbaugh

May 9, 2023

Mitsuko “Mitzi” (Ikehara) Hullenbaugh, 89, of Blairsville, PA formerly of Black Lick, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, in the Communities at Indian Haven, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Taru and Kama (Tobaru) Ikehara, she was born December 2, 1933, in Naha, Okinawa, Japan.

Mitzi graduated from Yomitan High School, Class...

Evella L. Sylvis

Evella L. Sylvis

May 9, 2023

Evella Louise (Dukes) Sylvis, 59, of Clymer, PA passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at her home.

The daughter of Lloyd D. and Gladys L. (Skillings) Dukes, she was born December 12, 1963, in Latrobe, PA.

Evella loved the Lord and loved watching church programs on TV. She enjoyed playing cards...

Elizabeth A. Luchsinger

Elizabeth A. Luchsinger

May 6, 2023

E lizabeth Anne (Graham) Luchsinger, 93, of Monroe, OH, passed away at the Hospice of Cincinnati, OH on Saturday, May 6 th , 2023.

The daughter of Elmer T. Graham and Nan Hastings Graham (Gilmore), Elizabeth was born on Dec. 7, 1929, in Pittsburgh, PA.

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Erma L. Conrad

Erma L. Conrad

May 4, 2023

Erma Louise (Caylor) Conrad, 91, of Indiana, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

A daughter of the late Jelbert Caylor and Elizabeth (Eckman) Cook, she was born April 24, 1932, in Ringgold, Jefferson County.

Erma lived most of her life in Indiana and was a member of Grace United Methodist...

Dorothy I. Bothel

Dorothy I. Bothel

May 3, 2023

Dorothy “Dottie” I. (Carnahan) Bothel, 90, of Creekside, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at Indiana Regional Medical Center, with her family by her side.

A daughter of the late A. Paul and Helen M. (Yoho) Carnahan, she was born June 9, 1932, in Wilkinsburg, Allegheny County.

Dottie was a 1950 graduate of Indiana...

Gerald C. Shankle, Sr.

Gerald C. Shankle, Sr.

May 1, 2023

Gerald Clair Shankle, Sr., 86, of Indiana, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023, at his home.

A son of the late Thomas R. and Celia Grace (Rodkey) Shankle, he was born May 15, 1936, in Iselin.

Gerald was a graduate of Marion Center High School and proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during...

Ronald E. Mclean

Ronald E. Mclean

Apr 28, 2023

Ronald E. McLean, 81, of Indiana, passed away Friday, April 28, 2023, at St. Andrew’s Village.

A son of the late Max R. and Gertrude (Wissinger) McLean, he was born February 2, 1942, in Creekside.

Ron was a 1960 graduate of Marion Center High School. He worked for W.G. Satterlee & Sons....

Helen E. Harrison

Helen E. Harrison

Apr 28, 2023

Helen E. Harrison, 96, of Greensburg, passed away Friday, April 28, 2023, at Mountain View Senior Living.

A daughter of the late Dr. Paul W. and Grace (Craig) Riddles, she was born April 11, 1927, in Johnstown.

Helen graduated from Ferndale High School in 1945, the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing in 1949 and...

George E. Hood, Sr.

George E. Hood, Sr.

Apr 22, 2023

George E. Hood, Sr., 89, of Indiana, was called to his Eternal Home on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at his daughter's home in White Township.

Born Sept. 1, 1933, he was a lifelong resident of Indiana.

George attended Horace Mann Elementary School and graduated from Indiana High School in 1951. That summer, he started his...

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