Nov 3, 2022

Ronald Lawrence Decker 61, of Blairsville, PA (Burrell Twp.) passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022 in Johnstown, PA.

The son of Harry L. and Vivian L. (Gordish) Decker, he was born July 30, 1961 in Indiana, PA.

Mr. Decker worked for Local #66 and was a member of the Local #66 International Union of...

Nov 2, 2022

Mary Ann Wiesen, 92, of Bay City, Mich., passed away Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, at the Armstrong Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Kittanning.

A daughter of the late Edith (Kirven) Higgins, she was born June 5, 1930, in Akron, OH.

Mary Ann was a licensed practical nurse. It was her life’s work to care for...

Oct 31, 2022

Denise Dawn (Romasco) Tatone, 64, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022, at her home.

The daughter of Eugene D. and Barbara (Cunningham) Romasco, she was born on April 8, 1958 in Indiana, PA.

Denise graduated from Blairsville High School Class of 1976 and worked at S&T Bank for 39 years until...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...