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Harvean L. Lightcap

Harvean L. Lightcap

Oct 30, 2022

Harvean L. (Lewis) Lightcap, 84, of Clymer, passed away Sunday Oct. 30, 2022, at St. Andrew’s Village, Indiana.

A daughter of the late John and Helen (Roof) Lewis, she was born Dec. 15, 1937, in Punxsutawney.

Harvean worked as a cafeteria worker in the Marion Center School District. In her free time she enjoyed knitting,...

Janis Elaine Woods

Janis Elaine Woods

Oct 29, 2022

Janis E. Woods, 86, of Barberton, OH formerly of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022 in Stow, OH.

The daughter of Vincent O. and Dorothy M. (Muir) Woods, she was born May 22, 1936, in Blairsville, PA.

Janis worked at K-Mart until her retirement in 1997.

She is survived by...

Twila Mae Dunmire

Twila Mae Dunmire

Oct 24, 2022

Twila Mae (Shirley) Dunmire, 80, of Blairsville, PA passed away Monday, October 24, 2022 at her home.

The daughter of John A. and Nevada (Marsh) Shirley, she was born May 16, 1942 in Indiana, PA.

Twila and Leonard were married on October 26, 1968 and would have celebrated their 54 th wedding anniversary on October...

Thomas Rodger Clawson

Thomas Rodger Clawson

Oct 22, 2022

Thomas Rodger Clawson, 84, of Pleasantville, PA passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022 in UPMC Northwest, Seneca, PA.

The son of Melvin T. and Charlotte (Harkins) Clawson, he was born November 7, 1937 in Grafton, PA.

Mr. Clawson graduated from Blairsville High School Class of 1955.  He served in the US Marine Corps and...

Dr. Fredalene B. Bowers

Dr. Fredalene B. Bowers

Oct 20, 2022

Dr. Fredalene Barletta Bowers, beloved wife, mother, sister and Nonna, transitioned from this life to be with her Lord on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, at Indiana Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her family after a hard-fought battle with colon cancer.

The daughter of Fred M. and Ruth I. Barletta, she was born on Oct. 2, 1948, in...

Linda Suzanne Naugle

Linda Suzanne Naugle

Oct 19, 2022

Linda Suzanne (Leigey) Naugle, 72, of Tipton or Tyrone, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, in UPMC Altoona, Altoona, PA.

The daughter of Robert L. and Helen (Claffey) Leigey, was born on September 3, 1950 in Clearfield, PA.

Linda was a 1968 graduate of St. Francis High School in Clearfield, PA and Cambria-Rowe Business...

Howard T. Henry

Howard T. Henry

Oct 16, 2022

Howard Thomas Henry, 84, of Indiana, passed away Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center.

A son of the late Howard and Edith (Kanarr) Henry, he was born March 7, 1938, in Indiana.

Howard served his country in the Army National Guard and had worked as a mechanic in the coal mines. He...

Katrina Tracey Robinson

Katrina Tracey Robinson

Oct 15, 2022

Katrina Tracey (Robinson) Podolski, 55, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at her home.

The daughter of Warren Barr and Karen Lee (Burke) Robinson, she was born March 26, 1967, in Hastings, New Zealand.

Katrina was a member of the Independent Baptist Church, Blairsville.

She worked at the Blairsville...

William G. Marlin

William G. Marlin

Oct 13, 2022

William “Bill” G. Marlin, 92, of Indiana, passed away Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, at Communities at Indian Haven.

A son of the late Matthew H. and Mariana E. (Williard) Marlin, he was born March 16, 1930, in Indiana.

Bill served in the National Guard during the Korean War. He was retired from Penelec. After more...

Kenneth P. Remaley

Kenneth P. Remaley

Oct 13, 2022

Kenneth P. Remaley, 84, of Torrance, PA passed away suddenly at his home and was blessed to be held in the arms of his wife as the angels carried him into heaven on Thursday, October 14, 2022.

The son of Paul J. and Frances (Christy) Remaley, he was born July 8, 1938, in Murrysville, PA.

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Vernon "Vern" Reid Blystone

Vernon "Vern" Reid Blystone

Oct 12, 2022

Vernon “Vern” Reid Blystone, 78, of Creekside, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. He was born in Youngstown, Ohio on May 3, 1944, to Reid S. and Roselle T. (Kunkle) Blystone.

Vern was a 1962 graduate of Marion Center High School. After graduation, he joined the Army Reserves and worked to auger...

Richla Jo Mccurdy

Richla Jo Mccurdy

Oct 9, 2022

Richla Jo (Stiles) McCurdy, 67 of Homer City, passed away Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

A beloved wife and mother, she was the daughter of Dick and Jo Ann (Byers) Stiles. She was born Dec. 8, 1954, in Indiana.

Richla spent over 25 years working as a tax preparer for H&R...

Donald R. Henry, Sr.

Donald R. Henry, Sr.

Oct 4, 2022

Donald “Don” R. Henry, Sr., 75, of Indiana, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, from respiratory failure.

Don was born to the late Howard and Edith (Kanaar) Henry on April 6, 1947, in Indiana. Don served in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1968 during the Vietnam War in the 173rd Airborne Division. He worked at R&P...

Gregory Rafalowski Sr.

Gregory Rafalowski Sr.

Oct 3, 2022

Gregory Rafalowski Sr., 79, died on Monday October 03, 2022 at Cambria Care Center - Ebensburg. Gregory was the husband of Elaine M. (Bungert) Rafalowski.

Per the family's wishes, there will be no services.

Shoemaker Funeral Home - 49 N. Walnut St. Blairsville, has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Judith "Judy" Simpson

Judith "Judy" Simpson

Sep 28, 2022

Judith “Judy” Simpson, 75, of Indiana, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022, at her home.

A daughter of the late H. Frank and Sara Martha (Shearer) Cribbs, she was born May 3, 1947, in Indiana.

Judy was a 1965 graduate of Elderton High School. She dedicated her life to the love and care of her...

Faye Elaine Antolik

Faye Elaine Antolik

Sep 28, 2022

Faye E. (Nicholson) Antolik, 74, of Blairsville, PA (Brenizer) passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, in Twin Lakes Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Greensburg, PA.

The daughter of George and Margaret (Piper) Nicholson, she was born December 28, 1947, in Indiana, PA.

Surviving is her son, Richard Troy Antolik (Tina) of Blairsville; two daughters, Samantha...

Ryan M. Bowers

Ryan M. Bowers

Sep 27, 2022

Ryan Matthew Bowers, 38, of Archbald, Pa., passed away peacefully at his childhood home in Indiana on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022.

He was the son of Susan (Bowman) Bowers and the late Donald Ray Bowers, of Indiana. Ryan was born April 11, 1984 in Latrobe.

Ryan was a 2003 graduate of Indiana High School. He...

Jack M. Zerfoss

Jack M. Zerfoss

Sep 24, 2022

Jack M. Zerfoss, 80, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday September 24, 2022 at Indiana Hospital. Born on April 12, 1942, Jack was the son of the late Ralph M. and Florence A. (Ewing) Zerfoss Jr.

Mr. Zerfoss loved all kinds of outdoor activities. Whether hunting, fishing or softball, spending time with his...

Niccio Thomas Nowlin

Niccio Thomas Nowlin

Sep 19, 2022

Niccio Thomas Nowlin, Jr., 32, of Seward, PA passed away on Monday September 19, 2022 in Latrobe, PA.

The son of Lisa Marie (Williams) Nowlin and James Nowlin, Sr., he was born November 14, 1989 in Latrobe.

Niccio attended Derry Area High School where he participated on the football and basketball teams.  He enjoyed listening...

Nancy L. Pounds

Nancy L. Pounds

Sep 18, 2022

Nancy L. (Martin) Pounds, 81, of Indiana, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2022 at Indian Haven Nursing Home, Indiana.

A daughter of the late J. Wade and Erma (Sell) Martin, she was born June 14, 1941, in Indiana.

Nancy worked with FMC of Homer City and operated a business as an Electrologist out of her...

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