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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

Apr 17, 2022

Scott Gillespie, 65, of Indiana, passed away on Sunday April 17, 2022, at his home.

Born on January 25, 1957, Scott was the son of the late Woodrow and Madelyn Gillespie.

He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology in 1978 and his Bachelor of Science Degree in 1985 in Secondary Education – Biology,...

Apr 16, 2022

Eleanor Kish, 70, of Jeannette, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022 at the Rehabilitation and Nursing Center at Greater Pittsburgh in Greensburg.

A daughter of the late Kenneth and Lois Fyock Widdowson, she was born Feb. 4, 1952 in Indiana.

Mrs. Kish was a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She was a member of...

Apr 15, 2022

Donald Wayne Aikins, 83, of Indiana, passed away Friday, April 15, 2022, at Crystal Waters Nursing Home.

A son of the late Laird N. and Leona M. (Marshall) Aikins, he was born Dec. 2, 1938, in Dutch Run.

Wayne proudly served his country in the U.S. Army National Guard. He worked for Foodland markets as...

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...