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...

Mar 3, 2021

Michael E. Koreni, 59, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

The son of Steve Koreni and Mary Lou (Long) Koreni, he was born May 20, 1961 in Indiana, PA.

Michael lived his entire life in Strangford.

He was preceded in death by his...

Feb 28, 2021

Dr. German Martinez-Eskenasy, 81, of Indiana, passed away Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital.

A son of the late German Martinez and Victoria Eskenasy, he was born Feb. 3, 1940, in Guatemala City, Guatemala.

Dr. Martinez-Eskenasy moved to Germany in 1968 to study Neuropathology. Following his studies there, he moved to Washington,...

Feb 20, 2021

Barbara Ann (Wetherhold) Traugh, 91, of Indiana, passed away on Saturday February 20, 2021 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center.

The daughter of the late Ernest and Clara (Fry) Wetherhold, she was born on June 4, 1929 in Emmaus, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.

Barbara graduate from Edinboro University with a degree in Art Education. She taught...

Feb 16, 2021

Edwin Patrick Sarra, 48, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 in West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

The son of Owen Patrick Sarra and Florence E. (Libengood) Sarra Krebs, he was born September 2, 1972 in Indiana, PA.

Edwin graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1990 and was employed by Kencove...

Feb 13, 2021

Morris “Moose” Anderson, 85, of Creekside passed away Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center.

The son of Andrew and Mantie (Wells) Anderson, he was born in Brockway, PA on June 8, 1935.

Moose grew up in Creekside, PA, where he became a lifelong fixture in the community. A graduate of Indiana...

Feb 12, 2021

Regina Caldwell, of Lawrenceville (formerly of Bloomfield), age 72, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, February 12, 2021.

The daughter of the late Edward R. Laffey and Alice R. Kredell Laffey, Regina was born in Lawrenceville.

Regina was married to Robert Caldwell, who preceded her in death.

Regina lived her entire life...

Feb 9, 2021

On Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, Jean Clark went to be with her Lord.

The daughter of the late Joseph Earl and Ruth Corum Hocker, Jean was born Sept. 21, 1940 in Sewickley.

She grew up in Ambridge and graduated from Quaker Valley High School. After high school, Jean began the passion of her life; helping...

Feb 7, 2021

William “Bill” R. Helsley, Jr., 66, of West Lebanon, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at his home.

The son of the late William R. Sr., and Janet R. (Brockhoff) Helsley, he was born September 12, 1954 in Wilkinsburg.

Bill was a supervisor in the carpentry and paint shop at IUP.  He enjoyed boating,...

Feb 5, 2021

Deborah Sue (McGinnis) Horner, 53 of Mechanicsburg, PA passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021 in Blairsville, PA.

The daughter of William T. McGinnis and Susan M. (Hornberger) Bartosh, she was born December 14, 1967 in Butler, PA.

Deborah was a member of Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall, Mechanicsburg, PA.

She graduated from Derry...

Feb 2, 2021

Robert Afton Cravener, 95, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at his home.

The son of John E. and Emma M. (Campbell) Cravener, he was born August 25, 1925 in Black Lick, PA.

Mr. Cravener was a veteran of the Navy and worked for 37 years at Latrobe Foundry, retiring in...

Jan 30, 2021

Gene O. Fozard, 83, of Blairsville, PA died in Shadyside Hospital on January 30, 2021.  He was the son of Roberts and Elsie Fozard, Blairsville.  He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Myra L. Piper; his daughter, Renee Watson, her husband, Ross, and children, Ariel and Logan; his son, Scott Fozard, his wife, Stephanie, and...

Jan 29, 2021

John J. Castaldo, 55, of Robinson, died on Friday, January 29, 2021 in his home.

He is the son of Joseph J. and Patricia L. (Schultz) Castaldo; he was born in Troy, NY on March 5, 1965.

He enjoyed hunting, guns, and outdoor activities.

He was a truck driver for Clean Earth for...

Jan 29, 2021

Barbara Eileen (Mardis) Miller, 72, of Derry, died on Friday, January 29, 2021 in Twin Lakes Rehabilitation and Health Center, Greensburg.

She was the daughter of James Mardis and Esther (Steele) Mardis; she was born in Indiana, PA on February 19, 1948.

She enjoyed sewing, crafts, and making jewelry.

She is survived by...

Jan 26, 2021

David G. Libengood, 56, of Brenizer, died on January 26, 2021 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.

He was the son of Ronald G. Libengood and Mary J. (Pahel) Libengood; he was born in Indiana, PA on March 19, 1964.

Dave was a member of the White Eagles in Latrobe, and F & J in Derry....

Jan 22, 2021

Donald Ray Bowers 67, Indiana passed away peacefully at his home on January 22, 2021.

The son of John William Bowers and Ruth A. (Trimpey) Bowers.  He was born January 18, 1954 in Somerset, Pennsylvania where his family resided until the age of 5.  Don attended Somerset Elementary School prior to the family moving to Lewistown, Pennsylvania...

Jan 22, 2021

Gary D. Wolfe, 77, of Indiana, passed away Friday, January 22, 2021 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, as a result of a non-covid related illness.

A son of the late Herman and Nellie (Muckle) Wolfe, he was born August 12, 1943 and lived his entire life on the family farm.

Gary was a 1963 graduate...

Jan 21, 2021

J. Michael Reid, 59, of Saltsburg died on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at his home.

He was the son of John Neilson Reid and Janet L. (Duke) Reid; he was born in Indiana, PA on June 25, 1961.

He was a member of the Chapel of Hope in Black Lick where he served on all...