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Mary Lynn Sharp

Mary Lynn Sharp

Jun 20, 2022

Mary Lynn Sharp, 84, of Clymer, passed away Monday, June 20, 2022, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

A daughter of the late Arthur Lee and Hazel M. English Tyger, she was born Oct. 9, 1937, in Rossiter.

Mary Lynn worked in healthcare and was a member of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed sewing, working in...

Ted E. Stancombe

Ted E. Stancombe

Jun 9, 2022

Ted E. Stancombe, 87, of Indiana, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2022 at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

A son of the late Walter and Fannie (Kerr) Stancombe, he was born Janu. 8, 1935, in Indiana.

Ted proudly served his country in the National Guard Company F, 110th Infantry Combat Support. Through the years Ted was...

William G. "Bill" Snyder

William G. "Bill" Snyder

Jun 8, 2022

William G. “Bill” Snyder, 75, of Indiana, lost his battle with cancer Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at Indiana Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.

The son of William S. and Betty Jean (Bothel) Snyder, he was born June 16, 1946 in Hammond, IN.

Bill was a 1964 graduate of United High School. Through...

Ron W. "Tallman" Bellman

Ron W. "Tallman" Bellman

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...

Ira C. White, Jr.

Ira C. White, Jr.

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...

Valerie K. Ammons

Valerie K. Ammons

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...

Pauline B. Palmer

Pauline B. Palmer

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...

Joy Ann Mcintire

Joy Ann Mcintire

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...

Jean M. Shirley

Jean M. Shirley

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 &...

Val David Enderlein

Val David Enderlein

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...

Thelma W. Muir

Thelma W. Muir

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...

Joan P. Shirley

Joan P. Shirley

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...

William Joseph Lenz, Sr.

William Joseph Lenz, Sr.

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...

Suzanne "Susie" L. Cessna

Suzanne "Susie" L. Cessna

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...

William Yurko, Jr.

William Yurko, Jr.

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...

Robert "Bob" L. Coy

Robert "Bob" L. Coy

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...

Darrel W. Betts

Darrel W. Betts

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...

Taylor A. Halldin

Taylor A. Halldin

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.

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Clarence L. "Dick" Dixson

Clarence L. "Dick" Dixson

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...

Gwendolyn R. Horrell

Gwendolyn R. Horrell

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...

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