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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...

Richard Wyatt

Richard Wyatt

Apr 21, 2023

Richard “Dick” C. Wyatt, 84, of Indiana, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

A son of the late Clair and Beulah (Henry) Wyatt, he was born Jan. 4, 1939, in Indiana.

Dick was a 1957 graduate of Indiana High School and proudly served his country in the...

James W. Reigle

James W. Reigle

Apr 20, 2023

James Wesley Reigle, 85, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023 in Mountain View Senior Living & Memory Care, Greensburg, PA.

The son of Clyde O. Reigle and Beulah Myers, he was born December 29, 1937 in Rimersburg, PA.

Mr. Reigle was a U.S. Army veteran.

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Fred A. Fink

Fred A. Fink

Apr 19, 2023

Fred A. Fink, 83, of Indiana, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

A son of the late Edward C. and Thelma (Salsgiver) Fink, he was born June 6, 1939, in Indiana.

Fred was a graduate of Indiana High School and a member of Calvary Baptist Church. He owned and operated...

Mary Jane Gordish

Mary Jane Gordish

Apr 19, 2023

Mary Jane (Shaffer) Gordish, 85, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 in Rose Haven Personal Care Home, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Arley C. and Lillian M. (Markel) Shaffer, she was born March 9, 1938 in Coal Run, PA.

She was a member of Victory Baptist of Homer...

Deborah L. Bell

Deborah L. Bell

Apr 17, 2023

Deborah Lea (Pividori) Bell, 70 of Tide, PA passed away Monday April 17, 2023 at Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

Born January 13, 1953 in Indiana, PA she was the daughter of the late Arthur Pividori and Loretta (Stockdale) Pividori.

Debbie was a 1970 graduate of Elders Ridge High School.

Debbie loved...

Herbert C. Pollock

Herbert C. Pollock

Apr 16, 2023

Herbert Clark Pollock, 97, of Indiana, went into eternity with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 16, 2023.

A son of the late Clark Craig Pollock and Mary Louise (Hopkins) Pollock, he was born in Indiana and raised on the Pollock farmstead in East Mahoning Township in Marion Center.

Herbert attended the Mahoning...

Keith "Skip" P. Simms

Keith "Skip" P. Simms

Apr 16, 2023

Keith “Skip” P. Simms, 51, of Brockway, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023, in Brockway.

A son of the late Jesse D. and Mary E. (Fritz) Simms, he was born May 13, 1971, in Latrobe.

Skip was a cook. He enjoyed family time, spending time with his grandkids, riding motorcycles, fishing, going mudding and listening...

June M. Gibbs

June M. Gibbs

Apr 16, 2023

June Marie (McLaughlin) Gibbs, age 86, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2023, at Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, Pennsylvania, after a short illness.  She was born in Cherokee, Iowa, on June 26, 1936, to Lawrence Douglas and Evelyn Mae (Mosier) McLaughlin.

June was an accomplished musician and singer, playing the piano for services at church during...

Eileen J. Marshall

Eileen J. Marshall

Apr 16, 2023

Eileen Jean (McIntyre) Marshall, 90, of Clarksburg, PA passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023 in the Communities at Indian Haven in Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Charles W. and Alda N. (Towle) McIntyre, she was born on April 28, 1932 in Wilkinsburg, PA.

She worked as a registered nurse at Westinghouse, retiring in 1992...

Sherry J. Ritchey

Sherry J. Ritchey

Apr 11, 2023

Sherry Joy Ritchey, 80, of Phoenix, Ariz., passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023.

A daughter of the late George and Audrey Staley, Sherry was born and raised in Garrett, Indiana.

Sherry was a caring mother and grandmother. Gifted in hospitality, Sherry loved to entertain family and friends. She always made holidays special. While living in...

George H. Bollinger

George H. Bollinger

Apr 11, 2023

George Henry Bollinger, 83, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at home. The son of Earl and Olive (Switzer) Bollinger, he was born December 13, 1939 in New Derry, PA. Mr. Bollinger was a veteran of the US Navy and worked as a truck driver. He lived the last year in Derry Twp. and...

James J. Gibbs

James J. Gibbs

Apr 6, 2023

James Jay Gibbs, age 91, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2023 at Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, Pennsylvania, after a short illness.  He was born in Beebeetown, Iowa, on November 9, 1931, to Frank and Alma (Morris) Gibbs.

He was in the Air Force as a Radar Airborne Mechanic, stationed in Japan during the Korean War. ...

Joan Eckenroad

Joan Eckenroad

Mar 31, 2023

Joan (Langham) Eckenroad, 82, of Indiana, passed away at her home, Friday, March 31, 2023.

A daughter of the late Rollins and Suzanna (Fair) Langham, Joan was born March 4, 1941, in Clymer.

Joan retired from VNA Hospice as a home healthcare aide. She enjoyed fishing, sewing, crafting, but above all, she loved spending time...

James Arthur Soler

James Arthur Soler

Mar 27, 2023

James Arthur Soler, 89, of Clarksburg, passed away on Monday March 27, 2023 at Indiana Hospital.

Born in Tunnelton on August 24, 1933, Jim was the son of the late Adelino and Sophie (Straka) Soler.

A 1951 graduate of Saltsburg High School, Jim worked as a mechanic for 25 years for Beckwith Machinery until his...

Patricia A. Jacoby

Patricia A. Jacoby

Mar 20, 2023

Patricia “Patty” A. Jacoby, 68, of Indiana, passed away peacefully at her home, Monday, March 20, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

A daughter of Stephen and Betty (Wadding) Nastick, Patty was born Jan. 22, 1955, in Homer City.

Patty was a graduate of St. Francis School of Nursing. She was a registered nurse at...

James B. Shea, Jr.

James B. Shea, Jr.

Mar 18, 2023

James Bernell Shea, Jr., 88, of Indiana, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

A son of the late James Bernell and Margaret (Wilson) Shea, Sr., he was born April 29, 1934, in Indiana.

Jim attended Keith School and was a 1952 graduate of Indiana High School. He graduated from Indiana...

Della Gibbons

Della Gibbons

Mar 18, 2023

Della B. (Hill) Gibbons, 85, of Indiana, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023, at her home.

A daughter of the late Ervin Hill and Viola (Detwiler) Brown, Della was born July 21, 1937, in Penn Run.

Della was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Clymer.  In her free time she enjoyed doing puzzles, sewing, and...

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