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Larry L. Weinell

Larry L. Weinell

May 17, 2024

Larry Lee Weinell, 76, Blairsville, PA, (Brenizer) passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024 at his home.

The son of Carl J. and Grace (Howard) Weinell, he was born August 9, 1947 in Latrobe, PA.

Larry graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1965 and worked as a Quality Control Manager for Nuclear Components and...

Patricia L. Hainaut

Patricia L. Hainaut

May 12, 2024

Patricia Lou (Coup) Hainaut, 88, of Blairsville, PA died on Sunday, May 12, 2024, in the Communities at Indian Haven, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Martin V. and Thelma A. (Frye) Coup, she was born on December 29, 1935, in Brush Valley Township, Indiana County, PA., and was raised on the Old Home Manor Estate.

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Mary Ann Kuhns

Mary Ann Kuhns

May 11, 2024

Mary Ann Kuhns, 81, of Blairsville, PA (Burrell Twp.) passed on Saturday, May 11, 2024, in the Communities of Indian Haven, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of George I. and Anna (Strojan) Kuhns, she was born August 5, 1942, in Indiana, PA.

Mary Ann graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1960.  She went on to...

Margaret E. Nibert

Margaret E. Nibert

May 10, 2024

Margaret “Peggy” E. (Vargo) Nibert, 99, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024, at Scenery Hill Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Indiana.

Born in Indiana on March 20, 1925, Peggy was the daughter of the late Joseph B. and Irene B. (Kane) Vargo. She was the wife of the late Lawrence M. Nibert Jr. whom she married...

Michael L. Lebbano

Michael L. Lebbano

May 9, 2024

Michael Lawrence Lebbano, 80, of Indiana, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

Michael was born to the late Michael and Dorothy Lebbano on March 2, 1944, in Wilkinsburg.

Mike attended St. Thomas More University Parish in Indiana. He loved the Lord and now rests in his care. Mike proudly served...

Gwenda Sue Cook

Gwenda Sue Cook

May 8, 2024

Gwenda Sue Cook, 75, of Vernon, Tx, recently residing in Indiana, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

A daughter of the late Norman L. and Wanda M. (Owens) Montgomery, she was born May 28, 1948, in Ladonia, TX. Sue was a member of the First Baptist Church in Vernon, where she often...

Karen D. Facteau

Karen D. Facteau

May 7, 2024

Karen Denise (Breznai) Facteau, 62, of Elderton, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at her home.

A daughter of the late Edward B. and PeggyAnn (Bell) Breznai, she was born Nov. 12, 1961, in Upper St. Clair. Karen was a member of the Ernest Bible Church, United Presbyterian Church in Plumville and the Ebenezer Presbyterian Church in...

Daniel E. Moffa, Jr.

Daniel E. Moffa, Jr.

May 3, 2024

Daniel Edward Moffa, Jr., 58, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024, in Independence Health System Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg, PA.

The son of Daniel E. Moffa, Sr. and Mary J. (Hudak) Moffa, he was born on June 4, 1965, in Greensburg, PA.

Daniel worked as a mechanic.

Surviving...

Diann L. Kepple

Diann L. Kepple

May 2, 2024

Diann L. Kepple, 78, of Indiana, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

A daughter of Anthony and Lillian (Rhoades) Canale, she was born April 13, 1946, in Youngstown, OH.

Diann was a graduate of Marion Center High School. She had been a secretary at the TV Shop and had also...

Janice M. Stets

Janice M. Stets

May 1, 2024

Janice M. Stets, 84, of Brenizer passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, in Beacon Ridge, Indiana, PA.

She was born on January 6, 1940, the daughter of John and Mary (Mahkovic) Zubaty.

Janice graduated from Derry Township High School in 1957.

Following graduation she was employed for five years at Torrance...

Absol Lennon Miguel Belmont

Absol Lennon Miguel Belmont

Apr 29, 2024

Absol Lennon Miguel Belmont, 53 days old, of Blairsville passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024, at his home.

The son of Xenia L. (Ridgway) and Acheron “Ash” Belmont, he was born on March 7, 2024, at Forbes Hospital, Monroeville, PA.

Affectionately known as “Our lil’ Sol bean”, he had the brightest blue eyes and...

Patricia M. Reilly

Patricia M. Reilly

Apr 28, 2024

Patricia Mary (Mills) Reilly, 83, of Coraopolis, PA (Moon Twp.) formerly of Blairsville passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

The daughter of Robert P. and Anita G. (McGraw) Mills, she was born August 7, 1940, in Scranton, PA.

Pat graduated from Allentown Central Catholic High School and Rosmont...

Joe Rellick

Joe Rellick

Apr 28, 2024

Joe Rellick, 96, of Blairsville, PA passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 28, 2024, in William Penn Care Center, Jeannette, PA.

The son of John and Mary (Zawiski) Rellick, he was born on March 16, 1928, in Homer City, PA.

Joe was of the Catholic faith.  He graduated from Homer City High School, Class of...

Ila A. Weaver

Ila A. Weaver

Apr 20, 2024

Ila A. Weaver, 96, of Indiana, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Rose Haven Personal Care Home.

A daughter of the late Deloin D. and Bertha M. (London) Henley, she was born March 15, 1928, in Ernest.

Ila taught Sunday school at Plumville Presbyterian Church. She worked at Doud’s Furniture, where she was a...

Carole A. Strafalace

Carole A. Strafalace

Apr 17, 2024

Carole Ann Strafalace, 86, of Indiana, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at her home.

A daughter of the late Edward J. and Anna J. (O’Shell) Metzger, she was born Jan. 24, 1938, in Pittsburgh.

Carole was a talented artist in her youth, an avid writer and reader and an excellent cook. She was also...

Kathy Olsen

Kathy Olsen

Apr 12, 2024

Kathy Olsen of Indiana, died of rectal cancer on April 12, 2024.

Kathy was born and raised in Indiana and attended IUP. Upon graduation, she worked toward a Master’s Degree at WVU and taught school in Pittsburgh for three years. She then drove cross-country to Los Angeles and worked as an assistant buyer in Robinson’s Department Store....

Shirley J. Rook

Shirley J. Rook

Apr 9, 2024

Shirley Jean (Smith) Rook, 88, of Blairsville, PA (Blacklick Twp.) passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

The daughter of Elder C. and Eva L. (Shields) Smith, she was born February 21, 1936, in Blacklick Township.

Shirley graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1954. She was a member...

Charles E. Sabella

Charles E. Sabella

Apr 7, 2024

Charles Eugene Sabella, 63, of Blairsville, PA, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at his home.

The son of Nicholas R. and Margaret M. (DiStanislao) Sabella, he was born April 10, 1960, in Latrobe, PA.

Charles was a graduate of Blairsville High School, Class of 1978 and has worked for Ron Anthony Wood Products,...

Ralph Merle Duncan

Ralph Merle Duncan

Apr 6, 2024

Ralph Merle Duncan, 95, passed away on Saturday April 06, 2024 at Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale, PA. He was the husband of Katherine S. (Heckman) Duncan, whom he married on November 20, 2004.

Born in Indiana, PA on October 28, 1928, Ralph was the son of the late Leslie Brooks and Elizabeth (Hill) Duncan. Ralph was a...

William L. Kenney

William L. Kenney

Apr 4, 2024

William Lawrence Kenney, 88, of Brenizer, PA passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024, in Redstone Highlands, Greensburg, PA.

The son of Harry N. and Ruth A. (Larkin) Kenney, he was born October 8, 1935, in Crabtree, PA.

William was a veteran of the US Army.  He worked at Torrance State Hospital and owned Kenney’s...

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