Jan 19, 2022

Robert D. “Bob” Marshall, 91, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville, PA.

The son of George Albert and Laura Mable (Patterson) Marshall, he was born May 6, 1930, in Dayton, PA.

Bob was a member of the Hebron Lutheran Church, Blairsville, and Acacia Lodge...

Jan 18, 2022

Rita M. Koshurba, 72, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at her home.

The daughter of Michael and Mary E. (Hulina) Koshurba, she was born on August 30, 1949, in Latrobe, PA.

As per Rita’s wishes, there will be no visitation or service.

Shoemaker Funeral Home, Inc., 49 N....

Jan 10, 2022

Shirley Anne Haney, 84, of Indiana, formerly of Armagh, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, at Indiana Square Personal Care.

The daughter of the late Jay and Roxie (Dick) Stake, she was born in 1937 in Indiana County.

Shirley was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church.

Jan 8, 2022

Judith Ellen (Heise) Smith, age 81, formerly of Blairsville, PA passed away of natural causes Saturday evening, January 8, 2022, at St. Andrew’s Village in Indiana, PA.

She was born April 7, 1940, in Steubenville, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George Elmer Smith, Jr. whom she was married to for 32...

Jan 7, 2022

Shelley L. Hippchen, 67, of Flower Mound, TX, formerly of Homer City, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022, at Hollymead Nursing Home.

Born July 18, 1954 in Shirleysburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Rupert and Frances (Miller) North.

Shelley is survived by her daughter, Carrie Kuhn and husband Todd, of Trophy Club,...

Jan 5, 2022

Rev. Dr. Roger Dean Petersen, 91, of Indiana, PA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at St. Andrew’s Village, Indiana, PA.

He was the son of Albert W. and Vera (Bangert) Petersen, born on July 2, 1930 in Ashton, IA in Osceola County.  He was raised on a farm in Iowa and won many ribbons...

Jan 5, 2022

David Lynn Heim of Blairsville, PA passed January 5, 2022 at Indiana Regional Medical Center in Indiana PA. Born on February 2, 1949 in Natrona Heights, PA. David was the son of the late Frank Lin Heim and Florence A. (Heim) Myers. David worked in post-production at CMC in Saxonburg PA until his retirement in 2016. Being an avid...

Jan 4, 2022

William F. Zeigler, 86, of Indiana, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022 at his home. A son of the late Frank and Anita (Sikow) Zeigler, he was born Dec. 6, 1935 in Indiana, where he lived his entire life. William first worked at Ross & DeGaetano Dry Cleaners and retired from S&T Bank, where he worked in the...

Jan 2, 2022

Annabell ‘Ann’ (Nicholson) Mahan, 90, of Indiana, died peacefully on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at her home.

A daughter of the late Vinton and Mary (Kopsic) Nicholson, Ann was born on June 4, 1931 in Cambria County. She graduated from Indiana Area High School in 1949, majoring in the business curriculum. Ann was very proud of her...

Dec 30, 2021

Alice Faye (Everett) Reed, 75, Hephizah, GA (formerly of Creekside, PA) passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021 in Blairsville, PA.

The daughter of Harold M. and Edna C. (Nolph) Everett, she was born October 19, 1946 in Lucernemines, PA.

Mrs. Reed was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, Indiana and graduated from Laura...

Dec 30, 2021

Cheryl Ann (Compton) Black-Capozoli, 57, of Leechburg, passed away on Thursday December 30, 2021 at Forbes Hospital in Monroeville. She was the wife of Keith M. Capozoli, to whom she was wed to for 10 years. Born in Latrobe on December 24, 1964, Cheryl was the daughter of the late James and MaryJo (Stine) Compton. In her younger years, Cheryl...

Dec 29, 2021

Mary P. (Benson) Anderson, 88, of Indiana, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021 at her home.

A daughter of the late Edward and Elizabeth (McQuiston) Benson, she was born October 06, 1933, in Indiana.

Mary is survived by three daughters: Loretta Stubbs and husband John, of Elwood City; Joan Wells, of Ernest; and Kim Anderson,...

Dec 25, 2021

James Earl Ruffner

The family of James E. Ruffner is saddened to announce the passing of their brother, brother-in-law and uncle on Christmas day, December 25, 2021 at Juniper Village, Monroeville, Pa.

Jim was born August, 12, 1943, the son of James G Ruffner and Elizabeth (Bette) Hite Ruffner. He grew up in Latrobe, Pa....

Dec 25, 2021

Marlin Blaine Teeter, Sr., 100, of Indiana, PA passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2021 at The Fountains at Indiana, Indiana, PA.

The son of Valentine B. and Nellie M. (Daughenbaugh) Teeter, he was born October 21, 1921 in Jackson Twp., Cambria Co., PA.

Mr. Teeter was a member of the Independent Traditional Holiness Church,...

Dec 21, 2021

Carl E. Hill, 56, of Kittanning, passed away on December 21, 2021 at Indiana Hospital. He was the husband of Myra N. (Elder) Hill, whom he married on January 1, 2009. The son of Carl A. and Sylvia A. (Steeves) Hill, he was born on July 19, 1965 in Indiana. Carl worked for LabChem for 12 years as a chemical...

Dec 20, 2021

John P. Leger, Jr., 69, of Aultman, passed away Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, at Indiana Regional Medical Center from a long-fought illness.

A son of the late John P. and Stella DiChanko Leger, Sr., he was born March 26, 1952 in Edgewood.

John was a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd in Kent....

Dec 20, 2021

Mildred L. (Bennett) Ekis of Strongstown, died Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, at the ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, Lancaster.

The daughter of the late Warren D. and Eva L. (Hill) Bennett, she was born Aug. 26, 1928, in Strongstown.

Mrs. Ekis lived most of her life in the Strongstown area. She was an active life-long...

Dec 17, 2021

Donald George Kardos, 92, of Blairsville, PA (Burrell Twp.) passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

The son of John and Freida (Doczkat) Kardos, he was born December 31, 1928 in Chalfant, Allegheny Co., PA.

Don graduated from Turtle Creek High School in 1946 and was a...

Dec 15, 2021

Carolyn A. Zeigler, 83, of Indiana, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021 at UPMC Mercy in Pittsburgh.

A daughter of Lucille Sawyer, she was born Aug. 3, 1938 in Indiana where she lived her entire life.

Carolyn was an administrative assistant for National Mine in Indiana.

She is survived by her husband,...

Dec 14, 2021

Charles E. McGuire, 85, of Coral, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021 at the Communities at Indian Haven.

A son of the late Wilmer R. and Veronica M. Tashuer McGuire, he was born Dec. 12, 1936, in Altoona.

Mr. McGuire proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He enjoyed car...