Oct 26, 2020

Mary Josephine (Hudak) Moffa, 82, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.

The daughter of George and Mary (Gumbita) Hudak, she was born December 10, 1937 in Latrobe, PA.

Mrs. Moffa graduated from Derry Twp. High School, Class of 1955 and was a...

Oct 26, 2020

Dorothy Louise (Hughes) Kirkland, 89, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.

The daughter of Kenneth and Helen I. (Hunter) Hughes, she was born June 17, 1931 in Derry, PA.

Dorothy worked along with her husband, Paul, at their business, Kirkland Auto Repair,...

Oct 24, 2020

John Charles Battick, 71, of Ernest, passed away Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, at his home.

A son of the late John and Sarah Lance Battick, he was born Oct. 25, 1948, in Indiana.

John was a 1967 graduate of Marion Center High School. He later attended the Community College of Westmoreland County. He proudly served...

Oct 21, 2020

Wilfred “Russ” Levi Messenger, III, 65, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg, PA.

The son of Wilfred L. Messenger, II and Joan (Malm) Levelle, he was born August 12, 1955 in Erie, PA.

Russ graduated from the Computer Learning Center with honors which led to...

Oct 21, 2020

Richard Michael “Rick” Drawl, Sr., 79, of State College, PA passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at his home.

The son of Michael Leon “Bing” Drawl, Sr. and Josephine Ann “Dolly” (Prato) Drawl, he was born June 25, 1941 in Tide, PA.

Rick worked for Global Integrated Systems before his retirement.

He...

Oct 20, 2020

Edith Mae (Friend) Heckathorn, 82, of Blairsville, (Derry Twp.) went to meet the lord on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, in her home.

She is the daughter of Ed Friend and Clemma (Pilgrim) Friend; she was born in Summit, Arkansas on February 24, 1938.

She left behind a legacy unlike any other. In her free time,...

Oct 18, 2020

Florence Inez (Foreman) Young, 86, formerly of Blairsville and Greensburg, PA passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at Redstone Highlands, Murrysville, PA with her daughter at her side.

The daughter of Davis A. and Inez J. (Gabelli) Foreman, she was born in her parents’ home in Black Lick, PA on April 18, 1934.

Flo...

Oct 16, 2020

Vernon William Hartmann, 53, of Indiana, PA passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020 at his home.

The son of Albert George and Donna Lou (Walker) Hartmann, he was born October 13, 1967 in Indiana, PA.

Vernon graduated from Marion Center High School, Class of 1985, and from Westmoreland County Community College with an Associate...

Oct 14, 2020

Florence “Flo” Patricia Andrews, 94, of McIntyre, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020, at Beacon Ridge.

Born Dec. 14, 1925, in McIntyre, Flo was the daughter of the late Jacob and Alice Butcher Chronoski and the wife of the late John “Wingo” Andrews.

Florence was a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd. She...

Oct 14, 2020

Rose Louise (Quick) Teeter, 91, of New Florence passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 in Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana.

The daughter of William G. Quick and Clara E. (Peace) Quick; she was born on July 6, 1929 in Tunnelton, PA.

She was a member of the Independent Traditional Holiness Church, Indiana.

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Oct 12, 2020

Nancy Anne (Irvin) Reichard, 92, of Indiana, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020 at her home.

The daughter of the late Kenneth and Nellie (Davis) Irvin, she was born on June 4, 1928 in Brookville, Jefferson County.

Mrs. Reichard, along with her late husband Wilmer, owned the Western Auto Store in Kane, PA.

Oct 11, 2020

Mary Ellen (Griffith) Duncan, 98, of Blairsville, PA passed from this earth on Sunday, October 11, 2020 after a wonderful life spent with family and friends to spend eternity in the loving care of the Lord in heaven.

The daughter of Quinley and Ruth (DeHaven) Griffith, she was born February 1, 1922 in Rossiter, PA.

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Oct 11, 2020

Darlene Mae (Henderson) Bartow, 75, of Bolivar, PA passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at her home.

The daughter of Cecil and Margaret (Short) Henderson, she was born December 17, 1944 in Bolivar, PA.

Mrs. Bartow lived her entire life in Bolivar and was a homemaker.

She enjoyed crafts, cooking, baking, going...

Oct 8, 2020

Famie Elizabeth Gratosky, 90, of Homer City, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020 in her home.

She was the daughter of William Oakman and Ruth (Burk) Oakman; she was born in Paint Twp. (Somerset Co.) on August 25, 1930.

Famie was a loving mother and grandmother; she took care of everyone her whole life....

Oct 7, 2020

Arlene (Olsen) Clawson, 89, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at her home.

The daughter of Clarence P. and Alma K. (Ashbaugh) Olsen, she was born June 26, 1931 in Plumville, PA.

Mrs. Clawson was a member of the Independent Baptist Church, Blairsville, The Historical Society of the Blairsville Area and...

Oct 6, 2020

Delores “Susie” Jane Silvis, 72, of Coral, PA, died on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.

She was the daughter of James Price and Ida Mae (Fair) Price; she was born in Buffington Twp., PA on August 5, 1948.

Susie and Eugene (Gene) wedded on June 12, 1976. They spent the last...

Sep 27, 2020

Anna Wasylyshyn Pasternak, passed away peacefully at Indiana Square Personal Care Home on Sunday, Sept 27, 2020.

Born on June 11, 1915, in Aultman, she was 105 years of age. She was the oldest of 10 children born to the late Samuel and Anastasia (Stella Yarnick) Wasylyshyn.

Mrs. Pasternak quit school after the 7 th...

Sep 25, 2020

Lawrence “Duke” Kaiser Aley, 74 of Blairsville (Derry Twp.), died on Friday September 25, 2020 in his home.

He was the son of Lawrence K. Aley and Lydia (Hancock) Aley; he was born in Blairsville, PA on May 23, 1946.

Duke is survived by a daughter, Rebecca Aley of Sharon; sisters, Catherine Aley of Blairsville,...

Sep 19, 2020

Robert “Bob” Lisle Williams, 75, of Indiana, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center.

The son of the late Arthur C. and Anna Bess (Gazette) Williams, he was born on November 2, 1944 in Indiana,

Bob was an Air Force veteran where he served during the Vietnam War.  After...

Sep 17, 2020

Janice Elaine (Luther) Miller, 63, of Homer City, PA passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Herman D. and Janet E. (Shaffer) Luther, she was born March 9, 1957 in Johnstown, PA.

Jan graduated from United High School, Class of 1975.  She worked...