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Charlene M. Crusan

Charlene M. Crusan

Jul 19, 2021

Charlene Maria Crusan, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, July 19, 2021 at Mulberry Square, Punxsutawney.

A daughter of the late Melvin E. Crusan and Evelyn V. Jenkins Anderson, she was born Sept. 17, 1949, in Greensburg.

Charlene was a member of Christ Bible Fellowship. She worked as a seamstress at Campus...

Thomas G. Burkley, Jr.

Thomas G. Burkley, Jr.

Jul 17, 2021

Thomas G. Burkley, Jr., 60, of Shelocta, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

The son of Thomas G. Burkley, Sr. and Maxine M. (Yanoscsik) Burkley, he was born Feb. 1, 1961 in Indiana.

Tom worked as a coal miner, as a drafter for Lehigh Design, and most recently as a...

Joan Lucille Baker

Joan Lucille Baker

Jul 17, 2021

Joan Lucille (Piper) Baker, 87, of Indiana, PA (formerly of Blairsville) passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

The daughter of Earl J. and Ida (Clark) Piper, she was born October 19, 1933 in Cokeville, PA.

Joan graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1952.  She worked as a...

Edward Joseph Avalli

Edward Joseph Avalli

Jul 16, 2021

Edward Joseph Avalli, 75, of Blairsville, PA (Black Lick Twp.) passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021 at his home.

The son of Edward G. and Mary E. (Spiaggi) Avalli, he was born August 4, 1945 in Indiana, PA.

Ed was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville, where he sang...

Betty Jane Kostella

Betty Jane Kostella

Jul 9, 2021

Betty Jane (Bork) Kostella, 80, of Indiana, passed away Friday, July 9, 2021, at the home of her daughter.

The daughter of the late William A Bork and the late Irene (Anderson) Yosurack, she was born Feb. 22, 1941 in Indiana.

In her early years, Betty attended the Church of the Nazarene in Homer City...

Barbara A. Byers

Barbara A. Byers

Jul 8, 2021

Barbara A. Byers, 79, of Portage, passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021 at UPMC Mercy, Pittsburgh.

The daughter of the late Paul and Emma (Dick) Learn, she was born July 8, 1942 in Commodore.

Barb was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Portage. In her free time she enjoyed traveling with her sisters...

James G. Buzzinotti

James G. Buzzinotti

Jul 6, 2021

James Gilbert Buzzinotti, 84, of Black Lick, PA passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 6, 2021.

The son of Gilbert L. and Minnie (Bennett) Buzzinotti, he was born January 22, 1937 in Black Lick, PA.

Jim graduated from Blairsville High School and worked as an iron worker.

He was a member...

Thelma Marie Moorhead

Thelma Marie Moorhead

Jul 2, 2021

Thelma Marie (Grumbling) Moorhead, 74, of Belle Vernon, PA (formerly of Blairsville), passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, July 2, 2021.

Loving mother of Harold D. Moorhead, Jr. (Lisa) of Hilliard, OH, and P. Shawn Moorhead of Pittsburgh and grandmother to Eric T. Moorhead.

She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Lucillia A. Boyer

Lucillia A. Boyer

Jun 29, 2021

Lucillia Ann Boyer, 79, of Indiana, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at Forbes Hospital in Monroeville.

A daughter of the late Earl F. and Estella A. Brown McAfoose, she was born Dec. 24, 1941, in Indiana.

Lucillia was a member of Calvary United Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed flower gardening and spending time with her...

Claribel Mikesell

Claribel Mikesell

Jun 29, 2021

Claribel Martin (Marty) Mikesell, 90 of Indiana, died Tuesday, June 29 ,2021, at St Andrews Village. Born on Jan. 21, 1931 in Indiana, she was the daughter of Ira J. and Ruth Adams Martin. She was an active member of Calvary Presbyterian Church. After graduating from Indiana High School in 1948, she worked as a secretary in the principal’s...

John E. Walker

John E. Walker

Jun 26, 2021

John Edward Walker, 84, of Latrobe, PA passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Bethany Place, Indiana, PA.

There will be no visitation or service.

Interment will be in National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville, PA.

Miriam L. Bowser

Miriam L. Bowser

Jun 25, 2021

Miriam Louise (Cochran) Bowser, 65, of Homer City, PA passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021 at her home.

The daughter of Eugene C. and Marjorie L. (Crusan) Cochran, she was born May 30, 1956 in Indiana, PA.

Mrs. Bowser graduated from Blairsville High School and formerly attended the Black Lick Free Methodist Church.

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Joseph C. Weaver, Sr.

Joseph C. Weaver, Sr.

Jun 22, 2021

Joseph C. Weaver, Sr., 87, of Blairsville, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at Latrobe Hospital.

The son of Rev. Homer L. and Freda (Cornman) Weaver he was born April, 8 1934 in Punxsutawney.

Mr. Weaver attended the Free Methodist Church, now CrossRoads Community Church in Blairsville, until recent years when he attended the Christian...

Jane Weinell

Jane Weinell

Jun 17, 2021

A. Jane (Carrara) Weinell, 76, of Blairsville, PA (Brenizer) passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021 in UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

The daughter of Guido Carrara and Frances E. (Wills) Foust, she was born April 26, 1945 in Latrobe, PA.

Jane graduated from Derry Area High School.

She was a life-long resident...

Nelson C. Shrauger

Nelson C. Shrauger

Jun 15, 2021

Nelson C. Shrauger, 88, of Limerick, Maine, formerly of Indiana, Pennsylvania passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at the Southern Maine Medical Center, Biddeford, Maine.

A son of the late Roland and Iva (Engle) Shrauger, he was born September 8, 1932 in Independence, Pennsylvania.

Nelson was a graduate of Marion Center High School.  He served...

Betty B. Boarts

Betty B. Boarts

Jun 13, 2021

Betty Barbara (Weiss) Boarts, 98, of Marion Center, passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021, at Crystal Waters.

A daughter of the late Clair and Marie (Johnston) Weiss, she was born Dec. 13, 1922, in Dixonville.

Betty lived her entire life in Indiana County and eight months in Armstrong County. She was a member of the...

Erma Louise Ashbaugh

Erma Louise Ashbaugh

Jun 12, 2021

Erma Louise (Cunkelman) Ashbaugh, 68, of Blairsville, PA (Black Lick Twp.) passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Walter O. and Betty J. (Caylor) Cunkelman, she was born October 12, 1952 in Indiana, PA.

Erma graduated from Elders Ridge High School in 1971.

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Michael W. Forberger

Michael W. Forberger

Jun 11, 2021

Michael W. Forberger, 86, of Heilwood, passed away Friday, June 11, 2021, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center with the comfort of his family.

A son of the late John and Edna (Van Scoyoc) Forberger, he was born in December 1934.

Michael honorably served in the United States Air Force from 1952 to 1956, being a...

Donna J. Lanning

Donna J. Lanning

Jun 8, 2021

Donna Jeanne Lanning, 72, of Indiana, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

A daughter of the late Carey “John” and Mary Elizabeth Watson Westover, she was born Nov. 4, 1948 in Indiana.

Donna was a graduate of Marion Center High School. She loved horses and throughout her life she was...

Larry R. Miller

Larry R. Miller

Jun 4, 2021

Larry Ray Miller, 70, of Shelocta, PA passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021 at his home.

The son of Walter J. Miller, Jr. and Della M. (Jones) Miller Parkins, he was born July 9, 1950 in Latrobe, PA.

He graduated from Blairsville High School in 1968 and attended Pittsburgh School of Aeronautics.

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