Apr 14, 2022

Daniel Edward Moffa, Sr., 86, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022, at Latrobe Manor, Latrobe, PA.

The son of Daniel and Antoinette (Decesere) Moffa, he was born March 3, 1936, in Greensburg, PA.

Daniel was a U.S. Army Veteran and a member of St. Martin Parish, New Derry.   He...

Mar 27, 2022

Milton R. Higley, 82, of Homer City, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Communities at Indian Haven.

A son of the late Frank and Rena (Cleveland) Higley, he was born Aug. 12, 1939 in Blossburg, Tioga County.

Mr. Higley proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He retired...

Mar 27, 2022

Jean Marie Shaffer, 79, of Indiana, died Sunday, March 27, 2022 at her home.

She was born Jan. 24, 1943, in Indiana, to the late George and Sarah (Coursin) Sexton.

Jean married Charles Shaffer on Feb. 7, 1963. They celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary this year. Jean was a cook in many restaurants, including Valley...

Mar 23, 2022

Gerard Bendle “Gerry” Moore, 69, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at his home.

The son of Reed Bryant and Corrine Bessie (Steward) Moore, he was born September 24, 1952 in Latrobe, PA.

Gerry graduated from Derry Area High School, Class of 1971 and worked for Sun Pipeline until his retirement....

Mar 22, 2022

Robert G. Lenhardt, 78, of Blairsville, passed away on Tuesday March 22, 2022 at Select Specialty Hospital - McKeesport.

Born in Indiana on September 25, 1943, Bob was the son of the late Robert F. and Mildred J. (Mack) Lenhardt-Mushrush. He was the husband of Jean A. (Aukerman) Lenhardt, whom he married on April 16, 1966.

Mar 21, 2022

George R. “Turk” Burkley, 62 of Blairsville, PA passed away at his home on Monday, March 21, 2022.

The son of George F. and Leona (Dunmire) Burkley, he was born July 31, 1959 in Latrobe, PA.

Turk was a member of the First Christian Church, Indiana, where he was a Deacon.

He graduated...

Mar 19, 2022

Mark L. “Uncle Mark” Riggle, 69, of Blairsville, PA died tragically helping others on Saturday, March 19, 2022.

The son of Paul M. and Hallie E. (Dunmire) Riggle, he was born April 27, 1952 in Tarentum, PA.

Mark attended the Hopewell United Methodist Church.

He was a retired diesel mechanic.  He enjoyed working...

Mar 17, 2022

Josephine Angelina (Certo) Calabrese, 102, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at her home.

The daughter of Peter and Antonete (Catanesi) Certo, she was born January 1, 1920, in Punxsutawney, PA.

Josephine was a member of the SS Simon and Jude Parish, Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court St. Theresa #562,...

Mar 14, 2022

Keith C. Lantzy, 58, of Blairsville, formerly of Belsano, PA, passed away on Monday March 14, 2022 at his home. Born in Colver, PA, on June 30, 1963, Keith was the son of the late Clair W. and Beryel L. (Love) Lantzy.

Keith worked as a lab technician for Specialty Tires of America in Indiana for over...

Mar 11, 2022

Donald C. Gibson, 91, of Indiana, passed away Friday, March 11, 2022, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

A son of the late Murry C. and Virginia (Mottern) Gibson, he was born March 26, 1930, in Pittsburgh.

Don was a 1949 graduate of Indiana High School. He worked as an accountant for Indiana Dairy and Fisher...

Mar 11, 2022

Iva Jean (Lawson) Myers, 76, of Derry, PA passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022 at Loyalhanna Care Center, Latrobe, PA. The daughter of Norman L. and Anna Myrtle (McAdams) Lawson, she was born November 28, 1945 in Burrell Twp., Indiana Co., PA.

Mrs. Myers was a member of the Logos Christian Fellowship, Loyalhanna, PA. She liked...

Mar 11, 2022

Theodore “Terry” James Tatone, 69, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022 at his home. The son of Joseph and Gertrude (Denisiuk) Tatone, he was born July 15, 1952 in Latrobe, PA. He graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1971 and worked in manufacturing. Terry’s passion was cars. He collected classic cars, going to car...

Mar 9, 2022

Darryl John Taylor, 83, of Clarksburg, PA passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. The son of the late John L. and Olive I. (Shearer) Taylor, he was born April 21, 1938 in Clarksburg, PA. Mr. Taylor was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church, Clarksburg, and Williamson Lodge #431, Saltsburg. He graduated...

Mar 8, 2022

Joseph J. Yankuskie, 73, of Homer City, PA passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

The son of John D. and Geneva (Aimino) Yankuskie, he was born January 5, 1949, in Waterman, PA.

Joe graduated from the Laura Lamar High School in 1967 and was a veteran of the...

Mar 7, 2022

Charles Eugene Tonkin, 70, of Home, passed away Monday, March 7, 2022.

A son of the late Charles R. and Matilda “Tillie” (Ray) Tonkin, he was born Sept. 12, 1951 in Indiana.

Charles was retired from Whipstock Natural Gas Company.

He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 42 years, Karen A....

Mar 7, 2022

John Richard Lukcik, 93, of Blairsville, PA (Black Lick Twp.) passed away peacefully March 7, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family.

The son of Martin and Maria (Sedmak) Lukcik, he was born June 6, 1928, in Black Lick Twp., Indiana County, PA.

John attended grade school at Mahan School in Black Lick Twp....

Mar 6, 2022

Kevin Justin Smith, 60, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022, at his home.

The son of John C. and Helen M. (Pavell) Smith, he was born May 20, 1961, in Pittsburgh, PA.

After graduating from Blairsville High School Class of 1979, Kevin attended the Greensburg Institute of Technology. Kevin worked for...

Mar 4, 2022

Bonnie Rae Palmer, 73, of Homer City, PA passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Raymond Palmer, Sr. and Olive M. (Foust) Palmer, she was born May 15, 1948 in Indiana, PA.

She enjoyed working with crafts, baking cookies and was always there for...

Mar 4, 2022

Richard W. “Dick” Palmer Sr., 77, went to his heavenly home on Friday March 4, 2022, after a 2-year battle with cancer.

Born in Blairsville on March 31, 1944, Richard was the son of the late Richard Y. and Mary E. (Hunter) Palmer.

Mr. Palmer retired from PennDOT after 30 years of service. In his...

Feb 26, 2022

Willard D. Turner, 91, of Indiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Feb 26, 2022.

A son of Ray and Jackie (Stewart) Turner, her was born March 18, 1930, in Abilene, Texas.

Willard proudly served is country in the United State Air Force. He was a pastor for 35 years in the Church of the Nazarene,...