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...

Sep 13, 2020

Dennis “Buck” Edward Ramsden, 75, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020 surrounded by his loving family in the home he was born and raised.

The son of Ray and Sara L. (Suman) Ramsden, he was born June 27, 1945 in Derry Twp., PA.

Buck graduated from Derry Area High...

Sep 12, 2020

Celeste (Wick) Nowinsky, 92, of Dunnellon, Fla., formerly of Blairsville, passed away Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, with her daughters by her side.

Celeste was born Oct. 31, 1927, in New Alexandria, the daughter of the late Joseph C. and Helen Patrick Wick.

She first attended the Blairsville Congregation of Jehovah Witnesses and then the Romeo...

Sep 11, 2020

Betty Ann Hedman, age 68, passed away on September 11, 2020, at her home in Smicksburg, PA, following her battle with cancer.

She is preceded in death by brothers Robert, Carl, and Albert.

She is survived by her beloved only daughter, Lisa Kitsmiller (Anthony) and four siblings Fred Perez (Donna), Harrison Ward (Annie), Frank Ward,...

Sep 11, 2020

Pauline Marie (Fisher) Duncan, 58, of Black Lick, PA passed away on Friday, September 11, 2020 at her home.

The daughter of Wilbur I. and Patricia E. (Miskesa) Fisher, she was born January 31, 1962 in Newbury, Ohio.

Pauline was of the Catholic faith and worked in housekeeping for hotels in the area.

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Sep 5, 2020

Donna McCrady McQuaide, 88, of Indiana, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020 in her home.

The daughter of the late William H. and Bessie J. (Rutherford) McCrady, she was born in Indiana on September 28, 1931.

Donna was a graduate of Blairsville High School where she served as an editor for the yearbook, head...

Sep 1, 2020

Dorothy Bernadette Costello, 85, of Coral, PA died on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

She was the daughter of Steve Costello and Elizabeth (Smiley) Costello; she was born in Brush Valley, PA on September 6, 1934.

Dorothy loved her dogs, and enjoyed going to bingo, the casino, and eating at...

Sep 1, 2020

Eva Louise (Grassoni) Cravotta, 91, of Black Lick, died on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 in her home.

She was the daughter of Julius Grassoni and Louisa (Bevilacqua) Grassoni; she was born on April 23, 1929 in Indiana, PA.

Eva was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, Coral site, the Sodality of St....

Aug 30, 2020

Curtis Lewis Bates, 57, of Robinson, PA died on Sunday, August 30, 2020 in his home.

He was the son of Marvin Bates and Suzanne M. (Hamlyn) Bates; he was born in Niagara Falls, NY on April 23, 1963.

Curtis enjoyed fishing, reading books, looking at classic cars, camping and going on cruise ships.  He...

Aug 30, 2020

John “Jack” Joseph Shaw, 67 of Blairsville, PA died on Sunday, August 30, 2020 in his home.

He was the son of Gower T. Shaw and Anna F. (Reff) Shaw; he was born in Waterloo, NY on March 27, 1953.

John was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville and St....

Aug 27, 2020

Gina Marie (Marano) Lehman, 46, of Homer City, PA, died on Thursday, August 27, 2020 in her home.

She was the daughter of Salvatore Marano and Elizabeth (Pagliaro) Marano; she was born in Indiana, PA on September 6, 1973.

Gina was a graduate of Homer Center High School, Class of 1991. She earned her Bachelor...

Aug 23, 2020

Kirk Moorhead Stewart, 79, of Greensburg, formerly of Indiana, passed away Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.

A son of the late Wendell and Helen Moorhead Stewart, he was born March 9, 1941, in Indiana.

Kirk was a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania and had been employed by Seagram’s, as a...

Aug 19, 2020

Ruby L. (Sharp) Kwisnek, 94, of Clarksburg, PA passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Francis Clyde and Lottie E. (Cary) Sharp, she was born June 25, 1926 in Black Lick Twp., Indiana Co., PA.

Mrs. Kwisnek was a member of Ebenezer Presbyterian Church,...

Aug 17, 2020

Nicholas “Nick” Allen Clement, 20, of Saltsburg, PA, passed away unexpectedly Monday, August 17th, 2020 in UPMC-Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

He was the son of Anthony O. Clement and Tabatha R. (Bell) Brock; he was born in Kortrijk, Belgium on September 10th, 1999.

Nick was a graduate of Saltsburg Junior Senior High School class of...

Aug 14, 2020

Doris B. (Spence) McGinnis, 89, of Indiana, passed away on Friday, August, 14, 2020 in Indiana Regional Medical Center.

She was the daughter of Russell Spence and Gladys (Johnston) Spence; she was born on May 6, 1931 in Wilkinsburg, PA and was raised in Indiana, PA.

Doris was a member of Center Presbyterian Church, Creekside,...

Aug 9, 2020

Florence Jane Davis, 89, of Indiana, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

A daughter of the late Robert M. and Adele M. Vieard Stiffler, she was born Sept. 13, 1930, in Ernest.

Florence was a homemaker and a devout Christian. She enjoyed...

Aug 4, 2020

Robert Lyndale Walker, 83, of Center Township, died Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020, at his home.

He was born Nov. 3, 1936 in Center Township, a son of the late George W. and Mary M. Stiles Walker.

Lyndale graduated from Laura Lamar High School (Homer Center) in 1954. On Jan. 8, 1958, he married Mary Jean...

Aug 3, 2020

Edward Mileff , 91, of Indiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 3, 2020 at Charles Morris Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Pittsburgh, PA.

Born on June 29, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan, he was the only child of Nadia and Vasil Mileff.

Edward received a B.Sc. in Physical Education from the University of Oklahoma in...