Apr 4, 2021

Thomas James Knupp, 48, of Blairsville, PA (Burrell Twp.) passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021 in Fairfield Twp., Westmoreland Co., PA as the result of an ATV accident.

The son of Larry James Knupp and Cynthia (Moses) Knupp Jones, he was born January 31, 1973 in Latrobe, PA.

Tom graduated from Blairsville High School,...

Apr 1, 2021

Thomas Joel Kelly, Sr., 63, of Indiana, slipped away peacefully into the arms of Jesus Thursday, April 1, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family.

A son of the late John Thomas and Theda Mae (Berringer) Kelly, he was born April 22, 1957, in Indiana.

Tom was a veteran of the United States Army...

Mar 30, 2021

Irena I. “Irene” Syty, passed away in the early hours of Tuesday, March 30, 2021.

She was born on Jan. 1, 1945 in Harbin, China, to Ivan and Marina Syty.

Both of her parents were descendants of old-regime emigrants from Russia. Her parents met and married while attending university in Prague, Czechoslovakia.

Her...

Mar 29, 2021

Eleanor B. (Fiffick) Hirko, 91, Black Lick, PA passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021 at her home.

She was born to the late Andrew T. Fiffick, Sr., a Justice of the Peace and coal mining engineer and Anna E. (Anderko) Fiffick, a homemaker, on March 12, 1930 in Fifficktown, Cambria Co., PA.

Eleanor married...

Mar 28, 2021

Barbara M. “Barb” (Bloom) Bearer, 94, of Blairsville, PA, formerly of Patton, passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021 at her home in Burrell Township, Indiana County, PA.

Barb was born December 9, 1926 in Ebensburg, the daughter of Griffith and Vernita (Sharbaugh) Bloom.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Mar 28, 2021

Barry Wilson Pittman, 51, suddenly passed away in Blairsville, PA on Sunday, March 28, 2021.

He is survived by his husband of 7 years, Mark Pittman, a brother, Clifford Carter of Florida, two sisters, Jeannie Carter of Florida, Jennifer Crews (Scott) of Virginia, three nieces, Michal Ann Carter (Christian) of Florida, Cecelia Peace (Jason) of Virginia, and...

Mar 22, 2021

Mary Louise Fleming, 94, of Indiana, passed away Monday, March 22, 2021, at the Communities at Indian Haven.

A daughter of the late Leroy and Leila Work Spon, she was born Jan. 22, 1927, in Indiana.

Mrs. Fleming was a homemaker and a member of the Shelocta Community Presbyterian Church.

She is survived...

Mar 22, 2021

David (Dave) Brian Bergman, 60, of Dubois, PA, formerly of Blairsville, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 22, 2021 in Penn Highlands Hospital, Dubois, PA.

Cherished son of Roger B. and Nancy L. (Fairbanks) Bergman, he was born August 30, 1960 in Johnstown, PA.

Dave grew up in Blairsville and graduated from Blairsville High...

Mar 20, 2021

Richard Lee Claypool, 55, of Indiana, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021, at his home.

A son of the late Charles H. and Frances Pietek Claypool, he was born Aug. 8, 1965, in New Kensington.

Richard enjoyed listening to music and going dancing.

He is survived by two daughters: Lanette Claypool, of Indiana;...

Mar 19, 2021

Dorothy P. Salsgiver, nee Peterman, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, March 19, 2021 after a long and well lived life

A daughter of the late Everett Earl and LaVina May Peterman, she was born June 6, 1922 in Indiana, PA.

She graduated from Indiana High School in 1940 and graduated from the...

Mar 19, 2021

Grace Ella (Butler) LaMantia, 93, of Blairsville, PA (Burrell Twp.)passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021 at her home.

The daughter of George W. Butler, Sr. and Mildred B. (Ramsden) Butler, she was born August 26, 1927 in Burrell Twp., Indiana Co., PA.

Mrs. LaMantia graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1945 and worked...

Mar 17, 2021

Joanne Dixson, 86, of Indiana, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital in Greensburg.

A daughter of the late Merle E. and Mildred Cravener Barry, she was born Oct. 14, 1934.

Joanne was a lifelong resident of Indiana and a 1952 graduate of Indiana Area High School. She was employed by...

Mar 17, 2021

Edward Perry Steeves, 90, of Indiana, PA died on March 17, 2021 in the Communities at Indian Haven, Indiana, PA.

He was the son of Robert A. Steeves and Katie Bell (Bracken) Steeves; he was born in Nanty Glo, PA on July 2, 1930.

Ed was of the Protestant faith.

He was a...

Mar 15, 2021

Georgia Lou (Hazlett) Graham, 93, of Homer City, passed away Monday, March 15, 2021, at her home.

The daughter of the late Leroy E. and Margaret (White) Hazlett, Georgia was born March 23, 1928, in Punxsutawney.

She was a graduate of Punxsutawney High School, and worked as a bookkeeper for Penelec. Georgia was a member...

Mar 13, 2021

James William “Bill” Compton, 61, of Clarksburg, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021, at St. Andrews Village, Indiana.

The son of James T. and Mary Jo Compton, of Clarksburg, Bill was born June 30, 1959.

Bill graduated from Saltsburg High School. He married the love of his life, Linda, on October 26, 1984. Together they...

Mar 13, 2021

Betty LaRue McGinity, 79, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021 in the Communities at Indian Haven, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Ralph R. and Gertrude S. (Bowser) McGinity, she was born December 23, 1941 in Indiana, PA.

Betty was of the Methodist faith.

She graduated from Blairsville High School,...

Mar 6, 2021

A giving heart, an industrious soul, a loving and wonderful wife and mother, Joan died peacefully at St. Andrews Village early on March 6, 2021. Despite pandemic restrictions, her daughter Melissa had seen her less than 24 hours before her passing and had let her know how much her family loved and adored her and wanted her spirit to...

Mar 5, 2021

Sharon LaRue (Harper) Noga, 66, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021 at her home.

The daughter of Homer B. Harper and Stella (Loring) Harper Farabaugh, she was born July 2, 1954 in Latrobe, PA.

Sharon worked as a case manager for the Salvation Army, retiring in 2016. She was a member...

Mar 4, 2021

Rev. Herman L. Ridley, 88, of Indiana, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

A son of the late William Valentine and Annie (Rickel) Ridley, he was born March 30, 1932, in Sherrett, Armstrong County.

Herman was a 1950 graduate of Kittaning High School.  After high school he attended Transylvania Bible...

Mar 3, 2021

Helen C. (Palmer) Smith, 77, of Blairsville, died on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 in Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

She was the daughter of John W. Palmer and Sara P. (King) Palmer; she was born in Blairsville, PA on August 16, 1943.

Helen loved to garden, read romance novels, and spending time with her...