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...

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...

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. ...

Nov 21, 2021

Wyla L. (Dick) Stiffler, 97, of Indiana passed away Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021 at Scenery Hill Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

A daughter of the late Emma M. Dick, she was born April 13, 1924, in Heilwood. Wyla was raised by her grandparents, Michael and Ella Dick.

Mrs. Stiffler was a homemaker and a member of...

Nov 21, 2021

James Michael Melnick, 65, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

The son of Metro and Alice (Kelon) Melnick, he was born March 14, 1956 in Latrobe, PA.

Jim graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1974 and worked for Homer City Coal Processing for 39...

Nov 19, 2021

Betty Eileen (Lear) Repine, 95, formerly of Blairsville, PA, passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021 at Abode Care of Monroeville.

She was the daughter of James B. and Helen A. (Andre) Lear, she was born September 10, 1926 in Blairsville, PA.

Mrs. Repine graduated from Blairsville High School in 1944 and worked for G....

Nov 18, 2021

Joanne Lee Rowley, 92, of Ridge Crest Circle in Lewisburg Pa., formerly of Indiana, Pa., died peacefully on November 18, 2021 with family by her side.

She was born on October 12, 1929 in Bulger, Pa. to the late Mathilda Vedel Mauchline and Robert Mauchline, Jr.

As a youth, Joanne was active in the youth...

Nov 13, 2021

Susan Kay (Naugle) Burkett, 71, of New Florence, PA passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of William W. and Elverda M. (Libengood) Naugle, she was born April 19, 1950 in Indiana, PA.

She was a member of the Robinson Church of the Bretheren and...

Nov 10, 2021

Dolores J. Fisanich, 81, of Indiana, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021 at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

A daughter of George and Veronica (Wargo) Kutsor, she was born Dec. 10, 1939 in Spangler, PA.

Prior to her retirement, Dolores worked as a bookkeeper for over 25 years. She enjoyed garage sales, playing cards and...

Nov 6, 2021

Michael Christopher Platt, 55, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

The son of James R. and Roberta (Bell) Platt, he was born September 26, 1966 in Indiana, PA.

Mike graduated from Blairsville High, Class of 1985 and worked as a heavy equipment operator....

Nov 2, 2021

Robert “Nobby” Allen James, 72, of Indiana, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021 at his home.

Born Nov. 4, 1948, he was the son of the late Francis and Virginia (Hamilton) James.

Nobby proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp during the Vietnam War and spent the rest of his military career...

Nov 2, 2021

Thomas “Tommy” E. Thompson, 65, of Indiana, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021 at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

A native of Indiana, Tom was born April 14, 1956 to George E. and Pearl (Haldin) Thompson.

Tom spent his entire life as a resident and servant of the Indiana community. He was a 1974 graduate of...

Nov 2, 2021

William Wesley Sigafoes, 57, of Blairsville, PA (Burrell Twp.) passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.

The son of Robert T. Sigafoes, Sr. and Naomi (Harris) Sigafoes, he was born April 26, 1964 in Indiana, PA.

Bill attended the Chapel of Hope, Black Lick, PA.

He...

Nov 2, 2021

Denver Bartlebaugh IV, 45, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at his home.

The son of Denver Bartlebaugh III and Elizabeth (Davis) Bartlebaugh, he was born June 6, 1976 in Indiana, PA.

Denver graduated from Saltsburg High School, Class of 1995 and he worked as a health care aide.

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Oct 29, 2021

Leland “Lee” R. Hutton, 80, of Home, passed away Friday Oct. 29, 2021, at his home.

A son of the late Clifton Hutton and Arlene (Huey) Hutton-Bash, he was born June 4, 1941, in Starford.

Lee was a 1959 graduate of Indiana High School, after which he proudly served in the United States Air Force....

Oct 21, 2021

Jason Adderley, 48, of Indiana, PA passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The son of Kenneth L. and Ruth Ann (Moore) Adderley, he was born June 19, 1973 in Greensburg, PA.

Jason was a member of the Second Baptist Church, Blairsville, PA.

He graduated...

Oct 17, 2021

Christopher “Chris” Michael Madeley, 22, of Seward, passed away Sunday, Oct. 17 2021, alongside his best friend, his Yorkie, Lukey.

The son of David Madeley and Donna (Henry) Madeley, he was born March 31, 1999 in Indiana.

Chris worked at Advance Auto and loved tinkering with Chevy trucks and dirt bikes. He always had a...

Oct 17, 2021

It is with great sadness that Christopher David Fisher, 38, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021, at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.

Chris was born on August 18, 1983, in Latrobe to his parents, Gary and Diana (Sorbin) of Black Lick.

Chris was a graduate of Blairsville High School, Class of 2001.  He attended the...

Oct 17, 2021

Terry Wayne Wolford, 60, of Torrance, PA, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at UPMC Magee Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA surrounded by his loving family.

The son of Donald L. and Grace C. (Bernard) Wolford, he was born November 12, 1960 in Indiana, PA.

Terry attended The Latrobe Presbyterian Church.

He graduated from...

Oct 14, 2021

Marc Douglas DiBiase, 49, of Blairsville, passed away Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021 at UPMC Presbyterian.

A son of Italo A. and Phyllis (Kritzer) DiBiase, he was born May 28, 1972, in Blairsville.

Marc was a lifelong resident of Blairsville and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the war in Afghanistan and the...