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Sondra Lee Benedusi

Sondra Lee Benedusi

Dec 14, 2021

Sondra Lee (Cribbs) Benedusi, 86, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.

The daughter of Arthur L. and Virginia S. (Abrams) Cribbs, she was born July 24, 1935 in Tyrone, PA.

Sondra enjoyed going places with her friends, bowling and playing cards.  She loved sitting...

Carlton James Pearce

Carlton James Pearce

Dec 13, 2021

Carlton James Pearce, 91, of Indiana, went to be with the Lord on Monday December 13, 2021 at Indiana Hospital. The son of the late Rev. Norman Andrew and Twila Naomi (Brothers) Pearce, Carlton was born on September 23, 1930 in Somerset. He and his beautiful wife Margaret Jane Pearce were wed on August 12, 1950 and spent...

Jacqueline "Jackie" M. Overdorff

Jacqueline "Jackie" M. Overdorff

Dec 10, 2021

Jacqueline "Jackie" M. Overdorff, 60, of Indiana, passed away Friday, Dec. 10, 2021 at UPMC Shadyside in Pittsburgh.

A daughter of Bernard and Ilene (Kuczynski) Liscik, she was born April 14, 1961, in New Castle.

Jackie was a 1979 graduate of Indiana High School.  She spent 18 years working for S & T Bank in...

Calvin Raymond Hedges

Calvin Raymond Hedges

Dec 10, 2021

Calvin Raymond “Ray” Hedges, 86, of New Florence (East Wheatfield Twp.) PA, passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021, at his home.

The son of Joseph D. and Alberta (Altimus) Hedges, he was born August 13, 1935, in Seward, PA.

Ray attended the New Florence United Methodist Church.

He belonged to the Greater...

Donald W. Dunlap

Donald W. Dunlap

Dec 8, 2021

Donald W. Dunlap, 87, of Indiana, died Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, at Indiana Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving and devoted family.

He was born to Woodrow and Alma (Brown) Dunlap on Feb. 2, 1934 in Cherry Tree.

Don graduated from Barnsboro High School in 1952 where he was a star running back for...

Lawrence S. Mccune

Lawrence S. Mccune

Dec 8, 2021

Lawrence “Larry” Steven McCune, 64, of Indiana, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021 at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

A son of Lawrence “Bud” H. McCune, Jr. and the late Margaret “Peggy” (Firment) McCune, he was born Sept. 23, 1957, in Kittanning.

Mr. McCune was a 1975 graduate of Shannock Valley High School. He graduated from...

Helen M. Bosley

Helen M. Bosley

Dec 8, 2021

Helen Marie Bosley, 75, of Indiana, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, at her home.

A daughter of the late August and Gladys Albright Klash, she was born Jan. 20, 1946, in Strongstown.

Mrs. Bosley was a homemaker. For many years, she was a member of the Barkley Wesleyan Methodist Church. Most recently, she attended...

Charles B. Mikesell

Charles B. Mikesell

Dec 6, 2021

Charles Bruce Mikesell, 93, of Indiana, passed away Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, at St. Andrew’s Village.

Born Feb. 10, 1928 in Blacklick Township, Indiana County, he was the son of the late Thomas H. and Aletha Faye (McQuown) Mikesell.

Mr. Mikesell proudly served his country as a Military Policeman for 18 months in Japan during...

Shirley Mae (Zagurskie) Hobart

Shirley Mae (Zagurskie) Hobart

Dec 6, 2021

Shirley Mae (Zagurskie) Hobart, 83, of McIntyre, PA passed away on Monday December 6, 2021 at The Communities at Indian Haven.

Born in Indiana on May 06, 1938, Shirley was the daughter of the late Andrew J. and Anna J. (Kamola) Zagurskie. Mrs. Hobart was a 1957 graduate of Homer City, formerly Laura...

Harold P. Davis

Harold P. Davis

Dec 5, 2021

Harold P. Davis, 96, of Indiana, passed away Sunday, Dec. 5,2021 at Crystal Waters, Inc.

A son of the late Cameron Davis, Sr. and Nellie (Frantz) Davis, he was born Jan. 4, 1925 in Cherryhill Township, Indiana County.

Harold was a 1944 graduate of Blairsville High School and a member of the Purchase Line United...

John Benedict Zona, Sr.

John Benedict Zona, Sr.

Dec 5, 2021

John Benedict Zona, Sr. 78, of Blairsville, PA (Black Lick Twp.) passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at his home.

The son of Alex Zona, Sr. and Emma (Balogh) Zona, he was born September 24, 1943 in Conemaugh Twp., Indiana Co., PA.

He was a veteran of the...

Gerald "Jerry" Lynn Rupert

Gerald "Jerry" Lynn Rupert

Dec 3, 2021

Gerald “Jerry” Lynn Rupert, 60, of Apollo, passed away on Friday December 3, 2021 at Quality Life Services. Born on March 22, 1961, Jerry was the son of the late Lisle and Dorothy (Nagg) Rupert. After growing up in Coal Run, Mr. Rupert was a 1979 graduate of Apollo-Ridge High School. He was a well known drummer for several local...

Patricia Kay Wyatt

Patricia Kay Wyatt

Dec 1, 2021

Patricia Kay Wyatt, 58, of Indiana, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021 at the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center in Altoona. Patty fought a courageous battle with cancer, and now has entered eternal rest with her Lord and Savior.

Patty was a 1982 graduate of Indiana Area High School. Soon after graduation, Patty joined the...

Carolyn S. Rinehart

Carolyn S. Rinehart

Dec 1, 2021

Carolyn Susan Rinehart, 78, of Shelocta, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, at Indiana Regional Medical Center

A daughter of the late Walter and Ruth (Bowser) Singer, she was born Aug. 9, 1943, in Saxton.

Mrs. Rinehart served as the Mayor of Shelocta for 20 years. She loved playing cards and bingo, and also enjoyed...

Dennis Irwin

Dennis Irwin

Nov 28, 2021

Dennis “Denny” Keith Irwin, 69, of New Alexandria, PA passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The son of Bert L. and Naomi G. (Fleming) Irwin, he was born September 1, 1952 in Latrobe, PA.

Denny was a member of the Clarksburg Presbyterian Church and was a stay-at-home...

Naomi Ruth Adiska

Naomi Ruth Adiska

Nov 26, 2021

Naomi Ruth (Gaul) Adiska, 82, of Clarksburg, PA passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021 at St. Andrew’s Village, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Joseph and Margaret (McMeans) Gaul, she was born September 24, 1939 in Sagamore, PA.

Mrs. Adiska was a member of the Sagamore Wesleyan Methodist Church.  She was very active in women’s...

Robert W. "Wes" Johnston

Robert W. "Wes" Johnston

Nov 25, 2021

Robert W. "Wes" Johnston, 69, of Creekside, passed away Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021 at Scenery Hill Nursing Home.

A son of the late Robert G. and Ila C. (Stewart) Johnston, he was born April 17, 1952 in Indiana.

Wes is survived by three siblings: Karen Johnston of Sutton, WV; Brent Johnston of Creekside; and Leslie...

Elizabeth J. Mandigo

Elizabeth J. Mandigo

Nov 25, 2021

Elizabeth Jane Bishop Mandigo died peacefully on Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 2021 surrounded by loved ones.

She was born in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada on April 12, 1931 to the late Mary Russell Bishop and John Gordan Bishop. As a child she was greatly impacted by life on the eastern seaboard during WWII. The Bishop home...

James H. "Jim" Nehrig

James H. "Jim" Nehrig

Nov 25, 2021

James H. “Jim” Nehrig, of Homer City, passed away Nov. 25, 2021, at Rose Haven Personal Care Home.

Jim was born July 7, 1946 in Indiana. He was the son of the late Robert H. and Ruth I. (Winsheimer) Nehrig.

He was a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church in Center Township. Jim was especially proud...

Sarah Louise Douds

Sarah Louise Douds

Nov 24, 2021

Sarah Louise (Kanouff) Douds, 83, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at Beacon Ridge, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Ward K. and Mary L. (Warden) Kanouff, she was born November 8, 1938 in Indiana, PA.

Sarah worked at one time for Montgomery Ward, Indiana, and then for Goldfarb’s Clothing Store, Blairsville. ...

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