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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Jun 3, 2023

Jean Marie (Mumma) Park, 88, of Shelocta, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023, at her home.

A daughter of the late Jay G. and Elsie I. (Baumgartner) Mumma, she was born Sept. 24, 1934, in Hummelstown.

Jean was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. For over 15 years, she taught school in Greensburg, Wilkinsburg and...

Jun 3, 2023

Duane “Eng” Johnson, 83, of Indiana, PA passed away peacefully at Beacon Ridge, Indiana, PA surrounded by his loving friends on June 3, 2023.

Born February 5, 1940 in McKeesport, PA, he was the son of Engvard and Julia M. (Gingo) Johnson. A graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Eng was a retired antique dealer known for...

May 27, 2023

Debra (Marsh) McClelland, 69, of Indiana, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

A daughter of the late Thomas and Clell (Anderson) Marsh, she was born March 22, 1954, in Hammond, IN.

Debra worked as an LPN in private healthcare.  She was very involved with Girl Scouts and the Red Cross.  ...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...