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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.