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James R. Shaffer, Sr.

James R. Shaffer, Sr.

Feb 14, 2023

James “Jim” Robert Shaffer, Sr., 84, of Indiana, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, at his home.

A son of the late Claude Shaffer and Lyla (Bothel) Twig, he was born Nov. 8, 1938, in Indiana.

Jim proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1958. After 20 years as a coal...

Brian J. Rougeux

Brian J. Rougeux

Feb 7, 2023

Brian Joseph Rougeux, 35, of Indiana, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023.

The son of Joseph P. and Kimberly L. (Traugh) Rougeux, Brian was born May 5, 1987, in Indiana.

Brian was a member of Cub Scout Pack 1029 and Boy Scout Troop 1029, sponsored by Calvary Presbyterian Church in Indiana. He began scouting in...

Anthony M Tauriello, Jr.

Anthony M Tauriello, Jr.

Feb 2, 2023

Anthony Michael Tauriello, Jr., 64, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at his home.

The son of Anthony M. Tauriello, Sr. and Joan (Tiano) Tauriello, he was born July 14, 1958, in Killeen, TX.

Anthony was of the Catholic faith.

He owned, with his father, an auto repair business...

Robert G. Traugh, Jr.

Robert G. Traugh, Jr.

Jan 29, 2023

Robert Goodwin Traugh, Jr., 96, of Indiana, passed away Sunday, Jan. 29. 2023, at his home.

The son of the late Robert G. and Luella (Werts) Traugh, Sr., he was born July 26, 1926, in Berwick.

As a child his family moved numerous times. He graduated from Indiana Area School District in 1944. Robert entered...

Ethel J. Henderson

Ethel J. Henderson

Jan 25, 2023

Ethel J. Henderson, 94, of Indiana, formerly of Creekside, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, at St. Andrew’s Village.

A daughter of the late Daniel S. and Nora (McGee) Yeomans, Ethel was born April 28, 1928, in East Mahoning Township, Indiana County.

Ethel was a 1948 graduate of Indiana High School and a member of...

Joan Brust

Joan Brust

Jan 25, 2023

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Joan (Vanderhorst) Brust, 87, of Indiana, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, at St. Andrew’s Village.

A daughter of the late Gerrit “George” and Mary (Balmer) Vanderhorst, she was born Sept. 18, 1935, in Albany, N.Y.

Joan graduated from Albany High School in Albany, N.Y. in 1953. She received a Bachelor of...

C. Ann Campbell

C. Ann Campbell

Jan 24, 2023

C. Ann Campbell, 97, of Indiana, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, at her home.

A daughter of the late Rev. Francis and Ada (Lohr) Lentz, Ann was born Nov. 7, 1925, in Iselin.

Ann was a graduate of Elders Ridge High School and a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She was a homemaker and...

Lynne E. Miller

Lynne E. Miller

Jan 23, 2023

Lynne E. (Derry) Miller, 71, of Indiana, passed away Monday, Jan. 23, 2023, at her home.

A daughter of the late J. Robert and Jane (Mitchell) Derry, Lynne was born July 20, 1951, in St. Clairsville, OH.

Lynne was a 1970 graduate of Indiana High School. She was a homemaker and enjoyed going to the...

Irma Marie Brozick

Irma Marie Brozick

Jan 21, 2023

Irma Marie Paniale Brozick , 91 of Blairsville, PA passed away on January 21, 2023 at ProMedica Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation (North Hills) 1105 Perry Highway Pittsburgh, PA 15237.

The daughter of Giuseppe Paniale and Celestina Pavetto Paniale was born May 21, 1931 at Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA. Irma was a 1949 Blairsville High School graduate and...

John A. Sulkosky

John A. Sulkosky

Jan 19, 2023

John Anthony Sulkosky, 64, of Indiana, PA passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at his home.

The son of Edward and Rose M. (Pialosky) Sulkosky, he was born September 7, 1958, in Latrobe, PA.

Surviving are two sisters, Stella Smith (Charles) of Lakeland, FL, and Mary Pialosky of Blairsville; three brothers, Joe Sulkosky of...

Thomas B. "Swanny" Swan

Thomas B. "Swanny" Swan

Jan 18, 2023

Thomas B. “Swanny” Swan, 64, of Armstrong Township, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, at his home following a courageous battle with cancer.

A son of the late John Forrest and Margaret I. (Graham) Swan, he was born May 28, 1958, in Indiana.

Tom was a graduate of Indiana High School and a member of...

Mary E Fisher

Mary E Fisher

Jan 16, 2023

Mary Ellen (Dunmire) Fisher, 91, of Black Lick, PA passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023, at Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Thomas E. and Erma E. (Lawson) Dunmire, she was born October 19, 1931, in Black Lick, PA.

Mary worked at the former Campus Sportswear in Indiana.

She...

Linda J Donahue

Linda J Donahue

Jan 14, 2023

Linda Jean (Shirley) Donahue, 70, of Homer City, PA passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.

The daughter of Edward P. and Luella I. (Hair) Shirley, she was born June 25, 1952, in Indiana, PA.

Linda graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1971.  She worked for Bi...

Gary M Clawson, Sr.

Gary M Clawson, Sr.

Jan 13, 2023

Gary Merle Clawson, Sr., 83, of Blairsville, PA (Burrell Twp.) passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023 at his home.

The son of Jesse M. and Wanda A. (Boring) Clawson, he was born June 4, 1939 in Blairsville, PA.

Gary graduated from Derry High School, Class of 1957.  He was the former owner of Clawson...

Mark H Short

Mark H Short

Jan 12, 2023

Mark H. Short, 54, of Derry, PA passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville, PA.

The son of Eugene D. and Edith M. (Lowman) Short, he was born May 1, 1968, in Indiana, PA.

Mark graduated from Indiana High School, Class of 1987.  He worked 15 years as a Service...

Earl J. Edwards

Earl J. Edwards

Jan 7, 2023

Earl J. Edwards, 87, formerly of Marchand, Houston, TX, and Decatur, GA, passed away peacefully, held in the love of his families, on Jan. 7, 2023, at Wellstar Palliative Medicine in Marietta, GA.

Born on June 7,1935 in Home, Earl was the youngest child of Giles Stephens and Luella (Dick) Edwards.

Earl grew up on...

Mabel M. Hemme

Mabel M. Hemme

Jan 2, 2023

Mabel Mae (Rankin) Hemme, 89, of New Smyrna Beach, Fla., passed away Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, at her home.

A daughter of Clarence E. and Grace L. (Orner) Rankin, she was born March 21, 1933, in Johnstown.

Mrs. Hemme graduated from Pine Township High School in 1951. Following her graduation, she tested for a job...

Antoinette G Trenney

Antoinette G Trenney

Jan 2, 2023

Antoinette G. (Primozich) Trenney, 83, of Blairsville, PA (Brenizer) passed peacefully Monday, January 2, 2023 surrounded by family. As a lifelong believer of Jesus Christ, she is surely now healed and in glory alongside the Saints who have gone before her, and reunited with her beloved husband of 45 years, Ronald Lee Trenney, Sr.

The daughter of...

Carl F Heller

Carl F Heller

Jan 1, 2023

Carl Frederick Heller, 87, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The son of Alfred and Caroline (Etter) Heller, he was born January 8, 1935 in Philadelphia, PA.

Carl was a veteran of the US Army serving in the Korean War.  After his honorable discharge,...

Sarah A. Swistock

Sarah A. Swistock

Dec 31, 2022

Sarah Alice Swistock, 89, of Indiana, took the hand of an angel and went to be with her Lord on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022.

Sarah was the daughter of the late Dick and Sarah Reed, she was born Jan. 22, 1933, in Houtzdale. One of five children whose mother passed away at the birth of twins, Sarah...

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