Jul 12, 2023

Cynthia Kay Bence, 81, of Sarasota, Fla., formerly of Indiana, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at her home.

A daughter of the late Charles H. and Dorothy (Lydic) Bence, she was born July 27, 1941, in Indiana.

Cindy was a graduate of Penn Joint High School in Harrison City and the Western Pennsylvania Hospital...

Jul 11, 2023

Garnet Ruth (Oaks) Citeroni, 85, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at her home.

The daughter of William Oaks Sr. and Ora Mae (Libengood) Oaks Blystone, she was born on September 7, 1937, in Derry, PA.

Garnet graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1956.

Garnet was a member...

Jul 11, 2023

Russell George Quick, 81, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, in Independence Health System – Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.

The son of William J. and Ruth H. (Greene) Quick, he was born on June 4, 1942, in Blairsville, PA.

Russell was a graduate of Blairsville High School, Class of 1960 and...

Jul 10, 2023

Stanley Robert Sulkowski, 73, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023, at his home.

The son of Stanley and Theresa (Calamera) Sulkowski, he was born September 3, 1949, in Pittsburgh, PA.

Stanley was a graduate of North Catholic High School, Class of 1967 and received an associate degree in engineering from Penn...

Jul 7, 2023

Barry Robert Rodkey, 68, of New Florence, passed away Friday, July 7, 2023, at his home.

A son of the late William M. and Kathryn (Pardee) Rodkey, he was born Nov. 23, 1954, in Spangler.

Barry served his country in the U.S. Army during Peacetime. He was a self-employed completion specialist in the Oil and...

Jul 7, 2023

Richard John Muth, Jr., 28, of Clarksburg, PA passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023, in Torrance, PA as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

The son of Richard J. Muth, Sr. and Christina (Lapinski) Muth, he was born September 21, 1994, in Allentown, PA.

Richard was a graduate of Upper Perkiomen...

Jul 4, 2023

Brian Keith Groff, Sr., 66, of Indiana, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at UPMC Presbyterian.

A son of the late Vernon S. and L. Ruth (McEwen) Groff, he was born Nov. 5, 1956, in New Kensington.

Brian retired from the trucking industry. He enjoyed riding his Harley and spending time with his family. Brian...

Jul 4, 2023

Paul Joseph LaMantia, Jr., 74, of Latrobe, PA passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at home.

The son of Paul J. LaMantia, Sr. and Ann I. (Flickinger) LaMantia, he was born March 4, 1949, in Johnstown, PA.

Paul graduated from Laurel Valley High School, Class of 1967 and worked for the United Union of...

Jul 1, 2023

Merle Franklin Sexton, Jr., 66, of Indiana, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023, at his home.

A son of the late Merle F. and Louise (Vanderhoof) Sexton, Sr., he was born May 11, 1957, in Indiana.

After nearly 24 years, Merle retired from R&P Coal. He was a member of the UMWA Local 1412. For...

Jun 19, 2023

Ramona (McCurdy) Frederick, 91, passed away on Monday June 19, 2023 at St. Andrew’s Village.

She was a home maker all of her life.

Left to cherish her memory are two daughters.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John E. Frederick in 1997.

Per Mrs. Frederick’s wishes, she wanted...

Jun 16, 2023

Bonnie (Long) Curnow Cunkelman, 61, of Indiana, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023, at Beacon Ridge, Indiana.

The daughter of Leonard Long, Sr. and Alethia L. (Patterson) Long, she was born Jan. 11, 1962, in Indiana.

Bonnie graduated from Indiana High School, Class of 1979 and worked as a personal care aide. She was a...

Jun 16, 2023

Dolores Pearl (Humphrey) Stile, 86, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023, in Loyalhanna Care Center, Latrobe, PA.

The daughter of George and Lucinda (Nicholson) Humphrey, she was born August 16, 1936, in Latrobe, PA.

Dolores graduated from Derry Area High School, Class of 1954 and worked for the Blairsville-Saltsburg School District...

Jun 14, 2023

John W. Plunkett, 63, Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, in UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, PA.

The son of John George and Mary Martha (Borlie) Plunkett, he was born January 29, 1960, in Willoughby, Ohio.

John grew up in Blairsville and graduated in the Class of ’77 from Blairsville Senior High School.  At...

Jun 13, 2023

William Royden Cramer, 73, of Penn Run, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

The son of the late Royden W. and Edna Viola (Brendlinger) Cramer, he was born July 6, 1949, in Indiana.

Bill proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He retired from Gorell’s and was a...

Jun 7, 2023

Virginia Arlene (Cessna) Sutton, of Treasure Lake, Dubois, PA passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family. The daughter of James Austin and Sara Alice (Bailey) Cessna, she was born in Gipsy, PA. Virginia was a member of Lakeside Methodist Church. DuBois, PA. She worked in education for 40 years, first at...

Jun 7, 2023

Virginia Arlene (Cessna) Sutton, of Treasure Lake, Dubois, PA passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

The daughter of James Austin and Sara Alice (Bailey) Cessna, she was born in Gipsy, PA.

Virginia was a member of Lakeside Methodist Church, DuBois, PA.

She worked in...

Jun 5, 2023

Michelle Lynn Richards was a caring and loving daughter, sister and friend. She left this world too soon on June 5, 2023 at the age of 52.

She was born to Harry and Ruth Richards on January 17, 1971. After Graduating from United High School in 1989, Michelle both professionally and personally spent her life helping others...

Jun 5, 2023

Connie Lee (Sigafoes) Stutzman, 62 of Blairsville, PA passed away Monday June 5, 2023, at Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

Born March 9, 1961, in Indiana, PA, she was the daughter of Robert T. and Naomi (Harris) Sigafoes.

Connie graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1978 and was employed by Signet Manufacturing.

Jun 4, 2023

Robert "Butch" Eugene Conrad, 55, of Homer City, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

A son of Robert C. and Della R. (Henry) Conrad, he was born Feb. 13, 1968, in Indiana.

For 41 years Butch worked at Hildebrand's Mowers and Saws. He loved hunting, tinkering, working on tractors and...

Jun 4, 2023

Mildred V. “Peaches” (Gamble) Matviya, 97, formerly of Blairsville, PA passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023, in Barnes Place, Latrobe, PA.

The daughter of Roy E. and Anna Mae (Kelly) Gamble, she was born January 7, 1926, in Blairsville, PA.

Mildred was a member of the SS Simon and Jude Church, Blairsville.

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