Jan 13, 2021

Margaret A. (Denkovich) Bly, 92, of Chambersburg, PA, formerly of Blairsville, PA, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Providence Place Chambersburg Memory Care Unit, Chambersburg, PA. after a long battle with alzheimer’s/dementia.

She was born October 8, 1928 in Nanty Glo, PA and was the daughter of Alex Denkovich Sr. and Theresa (Vrable) Denkovich.

Jan 12, 2021

Tammy Lynn Coursey, 56, of Blairsville, PA, died suddenly on Tuesday, January 12, 2020 in her home.

She was the daughter of James and MaryLou (Chappel) Shaffer; she was born in Indiana, PA on March 12, 1964.

She was an employee of Martins Food in Indiana, PA.

Tammy loved to craft and make...

Jan 11, 2021

Raven Afton Kunz-Bost, 33, of Blairsville, PA formerly of Riverside, CA, died on Monday January 11, 2021 in her home surrounded by her family.

She was the daughter of Brenda (Kruse) Aranda; she was born in Loma Linda, CA on February 25, 1987.

Raven was a 2005 graduate of Valley View High School, Moreno Valley,...

Jan 8, 2021

Ruth Helen Berry, 86, of Indiana, PA, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021, in her home, surrounded by her family.

She was born June 9, 1934, in Herne, Germany as Ruth Helene Scislowski, but the family name was later changed to Enger. Growing up in Germany during World War II, her childhood was full of many...

Jan 2, 2021

Joseph William Marinas, 60, of Indiana, passed away Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, at his home.

A son of Peter John and Helen Mae Adams Marinas, Joe was born Feb. 20, 1960, in Indiana.

Joe was a 1978 graduate of Indiana High School. He lived his entire life in Indiana. Joe was recently retired from Indiana...

Jan 2, 2021

M. Keith Dolan, 51, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021 in Conemaugh Memorial Hospital, Johnstown, PA.

The son of Joy L. (Matthews) Dolan and the late Patrick D. Dolan, Sr., he was born June 18, 1969 in Indiana, PA.

Keith graduated from Derry Area High School, Class of 1987 and was...

Jan 1, 2021

John Wasnick, Jr., 64, of Derry, PA passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021 in Excela Health Latrobe Area Hospital, Latrobe, PA.

The son of John Wasnick, Sr. and Mary (Nardecchia) Wasnick, he was born May 1, 1956 in Johnstown, PA.

John graduated from Johnstown High School in 1975 and was working for UNFI, New...

Dec 30, 2020

Gerald “Gerry” E. Ready, 90, of Indiana, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

A son of Thomas and Nellie Eckenroth Ready, he was born May 18, 1930, in Reading.

Mr. Ready received an undergraduate degree from Albright College in Reading and a master’s degree from Millersville University in Millersville. Gerry...

Dec 28, 2020

William L. "Bill" Palmer, 93, of Indiana, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020, in Indiana Regional Medical Center.

The son of the late Roy and Sarah (Murdick) Palmer; he was born in Brush Valley on December 7, 1927.

Bill is survived by nine children, Robert Palmer and his wife Nancy of Homer City; James...

Dec 27, 2020

Terri Lynn (Bouch) Heim, 62, of Blairsville (Derry Twp.) died on Sunday, December 27, 2020 in Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.

She was the daughter of William E. and Gwendolyn A. (Fletcher) Bouch; she was born on February 19, 1958 in Latrobe, PA.

She enjoyed making stain glass and loved spending time with her...

Dec 25, 2020

Devona J. (Craig) Mattini, 69, of Indiana, passed away Friday, Dec. 25, 2020, at Latrobe Hospital.

She was the daughter of the late Russell C. and Ruby E. (Dixon) Craig; she was born in Indiana on February 7, 1951.

Devona was a 1969 graduate of Elders Ridge High School, and was a caring wife and...

Dec 24, 2020

Lawrence “Larry” Backus, 79, of Home, passed away on Thursday December 24, 2020, at his home.

He was the son of the late Arthur M. and Ellen G. (Crotzer) Backus; he was born in Coudersport, Potter County on October 10, 1941.

Larry worked as an electrician for Penelec and was a member of the Indiana...

Dec 19, 2020

Donald Irwin Eaton, 61, of Hillsdale, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana.

He was the son of the late Ted Z. and Ilene M. (Empfield) Eaton; he was born in Indiana on June 29, 1959.

Donald is survived by four children, Aaron Eaton (Caitlin) of Marietta, NY;...

Dec 18, 2020

Arlene Marie Patterson, 90, of Indiana died on Friday, December 18, 2020 in Rose Haven Personal Care Home, Indiana.

She was the daughter of Grant E. and Twila Jane (Thomas) McIntire; she was born in Plumcreek (Armstrong Co.), PA on October 5, 1930.

Arlene was a member of Jacksonville Presbyterian Church, Kent, PA where she...

Dec 12, 2020

Martha “Marcie” Mae (Novak) Grejtak, 92, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020 with her loving family by her side at Lynn Haven Personal Care Home, Black Lick, PA.

The daughter of Thomas Novak, Sr. and Elizabeth (Henry) Novak, she was born November 15, 1928 in Blairsville, PA.

Marcie graduated from Blairsville...

Dec 10, 2020

Betty Jane (Shirley) Prince, 84, of Blairsville, PA (Burrell Twp.) passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at St. Andrew’s Village, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Clarence L. and Margaret C. (Palmer) Shirley, she was born June 20, 1936 in Cherryhill Twp., PA.

Mrs. Prince graduated from Blairsville High School and was a former member...

Dec 9, 2020

William “Bill” John Hainaut, 85, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 in Transitions Health Care, North Huntingdon, PA.

The son of Joseph and Gwendolyn (McManus) Hainaut, he was born July 26, 1935 in South Greensburg, PA.

Bill was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, New Florence, PA where he volunteered his...

Dec 7, 2020

Ruth Ann (Steward) Kiser, 82 of Latrobe, PA passed on Monday, December 7, 2020 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg, PA.

She was the daughter of George and Etta (Jones) Steward; and was born in Latrobe, PA on October 22, 1938.

She was a member of...