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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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,...

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....

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...