Sep 1, 2021

Charles Michael Smith, Sr., 68, of Ligonier, PA passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.

The son of Michael and Olive (Bisel) Smith, he was born June 13, 1953 in Latrobe, PA.

Charles loved his church family and was a member of the Emmanuel Bible Church, Norvelt.

Sep 1, 2021

Sara Agnes (Galbreath) Ferguson, 76, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 in the Communities at Indian Haven, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of James and Agnes (VanDyke) Galbreath, she was born July 8, 1945 in Slate Lick, Allegheny Co., PA.

Sara graduated from Freeport High School and Indiana Hospital School of Nursing.

She...

Aug 30, 2021

John A. Hornock, 85, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021 at the Harmon House Care Center, Mt. Pleasant, PA.

The son of George J. and Anna (Balik) Hornock, he was born August 28, 1936 in Salem Twp., Westmoreland Co., PA.

John was of the Catholic faith.

He graduated from...

Aug 26, 2021

Janet Lee (Shaffer) Sexton, 78, of Indiana, passed away Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

A daughter of the late Charles and Florence (Anderson) Shaffer, she was born June 2, 1943, in Indiana.

Janet was a dedicated worker for Sheetz for over 30 years. She was a member of the Full Gospel...

Aug 24, 2021

Dr. Patrick A. Carone, 89, of Indiana, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021.

Pat was born April 4, 1932 in Morgantown, W.Va., to the late Angelo and Mary Ellen Carone. Pat’s parents came to America from Italy, worked very hard, and eventually owned a successful business and multiple buildings in Morgantown.

He attended West Virginia...

Aug 21, 2021

John Lewis Woodward, 56, of Indiana, passed away Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, at UPMC Altoona.

A son of John N. Woodward and Judith E. Grube George, he was born Dec. 3, 1964 in Brunswick, ME.

John was a fanatic sports fan. His favorite teams were the Pittsburgh Steelers, Boston Celtics, San Diego State University and...

Aug 17, 2021

Marjorie Loucks Grant, 92, of Greensburg, formerly of Indiana, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021 at the St. Anne Home.

A daughter of the late Lawrence and Clema (Kintigh) Loucks, she was born Feb. 10, 1929, in New Stanton.

Marge was a graduate of Youngwood High School. She worked in the drapery department at Penn...

Aug 16, 2021

Gary John Plueckhahn, Jr., 49, of Homer City, PA passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021 in Indiana, PA.

The son of Gary J. Plueckhahn, Sr. and Corrine Riches, he was born June 10, 1972 in Killeen, Texas.

Gary worked in construction.

Surviving are his mother, Corrine Riches of Home; sister, Alicia (Plueckhahn)...

Aug 16, 2021

Stephen A. Nahalka, Jr., 62, of Black Lick, PA passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

The son of Stephen A. Nahalka, Sr. and Charlotte (Kellar) Nahalka, he was born July 13, 1959 in Indiana, PA.

Steve graduated from Blairsville High School and was a member of SS Simon...

Aug 15, 2021

Wilda Mae (Fetterman) Nibert, 83, of Brush Valley, PA passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Indiana Square Personal Care Home, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of the late William and Virginia (Colgan) Fetterman, she was born December 5, 1937 in Penn Run, PA.

Survived by her children, Missy (Eddie), Michel (Dennis),...

Aug 12, 2021

Flora "Sis" Elizabeth (McCreary) Trimble, 100, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021 at Bethany Place Nursing Home in Indiana.

Born in Wandin on Sept. 29, 1920, Flora was the daughter of the late George and Flora (Learn) McCreary.

Flora was the wife of the late James Valgene Trimble. She was a homemaker all of...

Aug 10, 2021

David Brian Machak, 65, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, surrounded by his loving family.

The son of Donald J. and Gladys (Fillar) Machak, he was born August 5, 1956 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Dave was a devoted USPS rural mail carrier in the Blairsville area...

Aug 7, 2021

Charles Franklin Brooks, III, 22, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Excela Health Latrobe Area Hospital, Latrobe, Pa.

The son of Charles F. Brooks, II, he was born September 2, 1998 in Reading, PA.

Charles graduated from Blairsville High School and Indiana County Technology Center in Culinary Arts. He worked...

Aug 3, 2021

Nancy J. (Nixon) Nerone, age 82, August 3, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio. Born Sept. 13, 1938. Preceded in death by parents, George and Eleanor Nixon; brother, Dr. George E. Nixon. Survived by husband, Joseph V. Nerone; children, Robert (Renu), Lisa and Edward (Debra) Nerone; grandchildren, Jacob, Avery, Maxwell, Tyler, Ryan and Alexis; sisters-in-law, Jane Nixon, Phyllis (George) Endress, Mary...

Aug 1, 2021

Edna Mae (Reeger) Torok, 75, Blairsville, PA (West Wheatfield Twp.) passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at her home.

The daughter of Dale A. Reeger and Leona I. (Cain) Reeger Grumbling, she was born May 31, 1946 in Brush Valley, PA.

Mrs. Torok lived her entire life in the Blairsville area and graduated from...

Jul 28, 2021

Wilbert Ronald Patterson, 75, of Commodore, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at Embassy of Hillsdale Park.

A son of the late Lloyd and Letha Patterson, he was born March 24, 1946, in Uniontown.

He spent most of his life in Uniontown before marrying his wife Wilda (Overman) Patterson and moving to Commodore.

...

Jul 28, 2021

Wilbert Ronald Patterson, 75, of Commodore, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at Embassy of Hillsdale Park.

A son of the late Lloyd and Letha Patterson, he was born March 24, 1946, in Uniontown.

He spent most of his life in Uniontown before marrying his wife Wilda (Overman) Patterson and moving to Commodore.

...

Jul 26, 2021

John Burnheimer Bruce, 95, of Shippensburg, formerly of Indiana, passed away Monday, July 26, 2021.

A son of the late Zachariah Hall and Carrie Burnheimer Bruce, he was born April 25, 1926 in Coraopolis.

John was a faithful and active member of Grace United Methodist Church for many years. He retired from Savings and Trust...

Jul 22, 2021

Patrick Robert Miller, 36, of Homer City, PA passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

The son of Robert Craig and Linda L. (Wilson) Miller, he was born July 21, 1985 in Indiana, PA.

Patrick graduated from Blairsville High School. Class of 2004 and worked for IPS (Integrated Power...

Jul 20, 2021

Irene Swanlek-Ray, 92, of Indiana, formerly of Ernest, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 surrounded by her family and loved ones.

She was born in Iselin on Nov. 10, 1928, to the late George and Twila (Blakely) Douglass.

Irene was a member of the Ernest Bible Church. She began her professional career as...