Jun 6, 2022

Ronald W. “Tallman” Bellman, 64, of Lucernemines, passed away Monday, June 6, 2022, at his home.

A son of the late Gene C. and Suzanne James Bellman, he was born Dec. 15, 1957 in Indiana.

Ron had been a coal miner and went on to be a journeyman carpenter. He was a member of IKORCC...

Jun 3, 2022

Ira C. White, Jr., 91, of Blairsville, PA (Brenizer) passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022, at Transitions Health Care, North Huntingdon, PA.

The son of Ira C. White, Sr. and Catherine (Deboise) White, he was born January 16, 1931, in South Strabane Township, Washington County.

He was a past Master at Kiski Valley Lodge...

May 30, 2022

Valerie K. (Williams) Ammons, 63, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022, in UPMC Mercy, Pittsburgh.

The daughter of Harold Adams and Gladys (Williams) Quinn, she was born April 16, 1959, in Latrobe, PA.

Valerie graduated from Derry Area High School Class of 1978 and worked for 20 years as a psychiatric...

May 27, 2022

Pauline B. “Pean” (Hill) Palmer, 77, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg, PA.

The daughter of Floyd E. Hill, Sr. and Pearl C. (Goodwin) Hill, she was born November 3, 1944 in Brenizer, PA.

Pean worked as a certified nursing assistant.

She enjoyed...

May 23, 2022

Joy Ann (Sumner) McIntire, 52, of Johnstown, PA formerly of Blairsville passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022, in Blairsville.

The daughter of Arthur and Gemma (Verno) Sumner, she was born March 9, 1970, in Pittsburgh, PA.

Joy loved spending time with her “bestie for life”, Kaiden Erik, children and “grandpibbles”.  She enjoyed hunting with...

May 22, 2022

Jean M. (Wiley) Shirley, 75, of Black Lick, PA passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at her home.

The daughter of Charles B. and Nellie J. (Taylor) Wiley, she was born August 29, 1946, in Indiana, PA.

Jean enjoyed playing bingo, going to the casino, painting crafts and fishing at the Burrell Rod &...

May 14, 2022

Val David Enderlein, 72, of Indiana, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

A son of the late Val James “Abe” and L. Ruth Carnahan Enderlein, he was born Feb. 18, 1950, in Indiana.

David proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He had been a fuel truck driver...

May 14, 2022

Thelma Winifred (Marsh) Muir, 79, of Blairsville, PA passed on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at her home.

The daughter of Harnell R. and Lillian Viola (Brewer) Marsh, she was born August 15, 1942 in Graceton, PA.

Mrs. Muir had worked as a home health aide for Bayada, Blairsville.  She also worked for Service Master Cleaning...

May 12, 2022

Joan P. Shirley, 78, of Blairsville, was born on June 16, 1943, in Indiana, PA. She passed away on May 12, 2022, at Beacon Ridge in Indiana after a seven-year battle fighting cancer and entered a well-deserved eternity with our Lord.

She was the daughter of Russell C. and Ollie P. (Palmer) Shirley.

Ms. Shirley...

May 11, 2022

William Joseph Lenz, Sr., 85, of Blairsville, PA, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The son of Germain P. and Ruth (McCoy) Lenz, he was born June 10, 1936 in Barr Slope, PA.

Mr. Lenz was owner of the William J. Lenz Reality, Blairsville for 25...

May 7, 2022

Suzanne “Susie” L. Oswald Cessna, 70, of Shelocta, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

A daughter of the late August J. and Alberta L. Slaninko Oswald, she was born Feb. 25, 1952, in Indiana.

Susie was a graduate of Blairsville High School. She was a seamstress at Indiana Campus and...

May 7, 2022

William “Bill” Yurko Jr., 59, of Black Lick, passed away on Saturday May 7, 2022 at UPMC in Pittsburgh.

Born in Indiana on August 19, 1962, Bill was the son of Rachel M. (Shetler) Yurko of Black Lick and the late William Yurko Sr.

Bill worked for the Indiana County Workshop for 40 years. During...

May 4, 2022

Robert “Bob” L. Coy, 82, of Indiana, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at his home.

A son of Norman and Ellen Calvert Coy, he was born May 4, 1940, in Aultman.

Bob proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He was deployed to Korea during the reconstruction phase following the Korean War. Bob...

Apr 28, 2022

Darrel W. Betts, 69, of Bolivar, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2022 at Cambridge Ebensburg Senior Living.

A son of the late Donald W. Betts and Delnora Penrose Bracken, he was born Oct. 30, 1952, in Johnstown.

Darrel proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a retired coal...

Apr 27, 2022

Taylor A. Halldin, 28, of Export, PA passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, in Saltsburg, PA.

The daughter of Lori (Stolle) and Gerald Halldin, Jr., she was born July 15, 1993, in Tampa, FL.

Taylor is survived by her husband, Christopher M. Firestone, whom she married on October 28, 2021, and her mother.

Apr 23, 2022

Clarence “Dick” Dixson, 91, of Indiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at Rose Haven Personal Care Home, Indiana.

A son of Edward and Edna Thompson Dixson, he was born Feb. 12, 1931.

Clarence was born in Creekside, but was a resident of Indiana since his marriage to Joanne Barry in 1955. Clarence...

Apr 23, 2022

Gwendolyn Rose Horrell, 84, died peacefully in her home on Saturday, April 23, 2022.

Born April 2, 1938, Gwendolyn grew up in Evans City and graduated from Evans City High School in 1956. She lived much of her adult life in Gardena, California and Tempe, Arizona. Gwendolyn settled back in Pennsylvania in the town of Indiana in...

Apr 17, 2022

Scott Gillespie, 65, of Indiana, passed away on Sunday April 17, 2022, at his home.

Born on January 25, 1957, Scott was the son of the late Woodrow and Madelyn Gillespie.

He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology in 1978 and his Bachelor of Science Degree in 1985 in Secondary Education – Biology,...

Apr 16, 2022

Eleanor Kish, 70, of Jeannette, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022 at the Rehabilitation and Nursing Center at Greater Pittsburgh in Greensburg.

A daughter of the late Kenneth and Lois Fyock Widdowson, she was born Feb. 4, 1952 in Indiana.

Mrs. Kish was a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She was a member of...

Apr 15, 2022

Donald Wayne Aikins, 83, of Indiana, passed away Friday, April 15, 2022, at Crystal Waters Nursing Home.

A son of the late Laird N. and Leona M. (Marshall) Aikins, he was born Dec. 2, 1938, in Dutch Run.

Wayne proudly served his country in the U.S. Army National Guard. He worked for Foodland markets as...