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Donna G. Dixson

Donna G. Dixson

Dec 16, 2022

Donna G. Dixson, 80, of Indiana, passed away Friday, Dec. 16, 2022, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

A daughter of the late William A. and Mildred (Mallin) Jones, she was born Aug. 18, 1942, in Butler.

Donna was a homemaker and had worked at All That Jazz Dance Studio. She was a nurturing, dedicated wife,...

David M. Ball

David M. Ball

Dec 16, 2022

David Michael Ball, 31, passed away on Friday December 16, 2022 at Indiana Hospital.

Born in Indiana on July 7, 1991, David was the son of Michael J. and Wendy L. (Smith) Ball. David was a machinist for several years and was just recently hired on with FEMCO Machine in Punxsutawney.

In his free time,...

E. Virginia Meidinger

E. Virginia Meidinger

Dec 11, 2022

Virginia (Mologne) Meidinger, 89, of Indiana, PA passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at The Gardens at Indiana.

The daughter of Ralph and Edith (Shannon) Mologne, she was born October 23, 1933 in Blairsville.

Virginia graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1951 and she attended the Connect Church.

She loved spending...

Dean Miller

Dean Miller

Dec 10, 2022

Dean Miller, 81, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

The son of Walter C. and Sara E. (Baker) Miller, he was born October 10, 1941 in Aliquippa, PA.

Dean graduated from Derry Township High School, Class of 1959 and was the owner of...

Elizabeth J. Ashbaugh

Elizabeth J. Ashbaugh

Dec 9, 2022

Elizabeth Jean (McKay) Ashbaugh, 90, of Indiana, passed away Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, at St. Andrew’s Village.

A daughter of the late John and Louise (Robinson) McKay, she was born Nov. 7, 1932, in Baltimore, Md.

Mrs. Ashbaugh was a homemaker. She was dedicated to her family and enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and reading.

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John P. Kish

John P. Kish

Dec 7, 2022

John P. Kish, 80, of Jeannette, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022, at the Monroeville Rehabilitation and Wellness Center.

A son of the late Louis and Ann (Bonya) Kish, he was born April 12, 1942, in Lucernemines.

John had been an art teacher. Since that time, he worked at Penn-Trafford for more than 30 years....

Mary Kathleen Weinell

Mary Kathleen Weinell

Dec 5, 2022

Mary Kathleen “Kitty” (Dameron) Weinell, 99, of Blairsville, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022, in St. Andrew’s Village, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Alver R. and Eula M. (Graves) Dameron, was born on August 18, 1923 in Council Bluffs, IA.

Kitty was a past member of Job’s Daughters and Order of the Eastern Star....

Peggy Ann Breznai

Peggy Ann Breznai

Dec 4, 2022

Peggy Ann Breznai, 84, of Frederick, Md, formerly of Indiana, passed away peacefully Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022 at her home. She was the loving wife of the late Edward B. Breznai.

Born October 23, 1938 in Beaver, she was the daughter of the late Herbert Carl and Margaret (Begley) Bell II.

Peggy spent her life...

Georgeann Long

Georgeann Long

Dec 3, 2022

Georgeann (Burkett) Long, 85, of Indiana, passed away Saturday Dec. 3, 2022, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

A daughter of the late George and Bertha (Ness) Burkett, she was born Dec. 31, 1936, in Indiana.

Georgeann worked as a nurse at Indiana Hospital as well as a hospital in Columbia, SC, before her children were...

Betty May Jane Normand

Betty May Jane Normand

Dec 3, 2022

Betty May Jane (Lightcap) Normand, 93, of Indiana, PA passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at her home.

The daughter of France E. and Mary E. (Frain) Lightcap, she was born May 26, 1929, in Wyano, PA.

Ms. Normand enjoyed spending time with her family and was an avid NASCAR and wrestling fan.

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Michael Jay Bartow

Michael Jay Bartow

Dec 2, 2022

Michael Jay Bartow, 62, of Latrobe, PA, passed away on Friday, December 2, 2022 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.

The son of Charles J. and Darlene M. (Henderson) Bartow, he was born July 31, 1960 in Johnstown, PA.

Mike graduated from Laurel Valley High School, Class of 1978 and was owner of Mike’s...

James R. Sherbaugh

James R. Sherbaugh

Dec 1, 2022

James Ronald “Freckles” Sherbaugh, Sr., 79, of Derry, PA passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at the Veteran’s Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

The son of Joseph P. and Elizabeth (Henderson) Sherbaugh, he was born June 8, 1943 in New Derry, PA.

Jim graduated from Derry Area High School, Class of 1961and worked as an electrician...

James Russell Blair, Ii

James Russell Blair, Ii

Nov 28, 2022

James R. Blair, II, 65, of Clarksburg, PA passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022, at IRMC, Indiana, PA.

The son of James R. and Barbara A. (Schwab) Blair, he was born July 17, 1957, in Glen Dale, WV.

James graduated from Saltsburg High School, Class of 1975.  He worked 28 years for Tanoma Mining...

Kenneth L. Dixson

Kenneth L. Dixson

Nov 25, 2022

Kenneth L. Dixson, 80, of Indiana, passed away Friday November 25, 2022 at ProMedica Nursing Home, North Hills, Pittsburgh.

A son of the late Ronald and Eleanor (Alexander) Dixson, he was born August 8, 1942, in Creekside.

Ken was a 1960 graduate of Marion Center High School where he played baseball.  Ken was very active...

Davis Edwin Foreman

Davis Edwin Foreman

Nov 25, 2022

Davis E. “Sonny” Foreman, 95, of Black Lick, PA passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022, at Lynn Haven Personal Care Home, Black Lick, PA.

The son of Davis A. and Inez (Gabelli) Foreman, he was born June 25, 1927, in Palmertown, PA.

Sonny was employed for many years at Torrance State Hospital as an...

Joseph Albert Tomko

Joseph Albert Tomko

Nov 24, 2022

Joseph A. Tomko, 94, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022, at UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

The son of John A. and Anna (Pollack) Tomko, he was born November 6, 1928, in Graceton, PA.

Joe served in the US Army for two years and retired after 18 years with the US...

Ruth Irene Smith

Ruth Irene Smith

Nov 21, 2022

Ruth I. (McCrea) Smith, 85, of Blairsville, PA (Blacklick Twp.) passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022 at her home.

The daughter of John T. and Geraldine (Marshall) McCrea, she was born August 31, 1937 in Blacklick Township, PA.

Ruth graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1955. She worked for Blacklick Township for 30...

Maryjane Newhouse

Maryjane Newhouse

Nov 21, 2022

MaryJane (Lantzy) Newhouse, 67, passed away peacefully in her home on November 21, 2022 surrounded by her loving family after fighting her battle with breast cancer.

Born in Indiana on February 25, 1955, MaryJane was the daughter of the late Ralph E. and Harriet A. (Findley) Lantzy. She was the beloved wife of Edwin T. Newhouse Sr....

Brady Charles Bollinger

Brady Charles Bollinger

Nov 13, 2022

Brady Charles Bollinger, 27, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022 in North Apollo, PA as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

The son of Bradley L. Bollinger and Rebekah R. Gordish, he was born September 25, 1995 in Indiana, PA.

Brady was a graduate of Blairsville High School,...

Suzanne M. Barto

Suzanne M. Barto

Nov 4, 2022

Suzanne M. (Hoover) Barto, 85, passed away Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

Born in Indiana on March 30, 1937, Suzanne was the daughter of the late Christopher C. and Anna M. (McLain) Hoover.

She was a member of the Hilltop Baptist Church in Indiana and a long-time member of the USTA....

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