Jan 31, 2020

Gerald E. Kunkle of Indiana, PA, formerly of New Kensington, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2020 at the UPMC Mercy Hospital after a sudden brief illness.

Gerald, the son of Wesley Arthur and Martha Jane (Cooper) Kunkle, was born on May 21, 1923 in Vandergrift, PA.

On May 4, 1946, Gerald married the love...

Jan 24, 2020

Andrew P. Frenchik, 87, of Blairsville (Derry Twp.) passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020 in Excela Health – Latrobe Hospital.

He was the son of Andrew Frenchik and Frances (Woitkowiak) Frenchik; he was born in Loyalhanna, PA on August 14, 1932.

He worked as a steelworker for Teledyne Vasco for 44 years until his...

Jan 19, 2020

Della M. (Jones) Miller Parkins, 89, of Shelocta, PA passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 in St. Andrew’s Village, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Ralph H. and Lelia (Muir) Jones, she was born August 25, 1930 in Blairsville, PA.

Mrs. Parkins was a former member of the Presbyterian Church, Blairsville, PA.

She...

Jan 18, 2020

Ronald Eugene Davis, Sr., 79, of Blairsville, PA (Burrell Twp.) passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at his home.

The son of James and Bertha (Carmichael) Davis, he was born September 29, 1940 in Bradenville, PA.

Ron lived most of his life in Burrell Twp. and was employed by Dietrich Industries for 29 years....

Jan 14, 2020

Glenn Richard “Dick” Kepple, 81, of New Alexandria, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 in his home.

He was the son of Glenn C. Kepple and Nora G. (Dunlap) Kepple; he was born in Blairsville, PA on January 21, 1938.

Dick, a well-known businessman of 60 years he owned and operated Kepple Hauling and...

Jan 13, 2020

James Ferman McDonald, Jr., 83, of Blairsville, passed away, Monday, January 13, 2020 in Beacon Ridge Nursing Home, Indiana, PA.

He was the son of James F. McDonald, Sr. and Lucretia (Gould) McDonald; he was born in Grampian, PA on May 7, 1936.

He was a graduate of Dubois High school, Class of 1954. He...

Jan 7, 2020

Mary Lou McDonald, 84, of Blairsville, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

She was the daughter of John and Elizabeth McGonell; she was born in Pittsburgh, PA on October 6, 1935.

Mary was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville.

She enjoyed...

Jan 7, 2020

Brian Anthony Torok, 44, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 in UPMC Montefiore, Pittsburgh, PA.

He was the son of Randall A. Torok, Sr. and Edna Mae (Reeger) Torok; he was born in Latrobe, PA on August 30, 1975.

Brian was a graduate of United High School, Class of 1995 and...

Jan 6, 2020

Kenneth M. Baker, 90, of Blairsville, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020 in the Communities at Indian Haven, Indiana, PA.

He was the son of Robert M. Baker and Edna (Lockard) Baker; he was born in Homer City, PA on November 3, 1929.

Ken was a member of the First Baptist Church, Blairsville. He...

Jan 2, 2020

Mark Rodney Wallbaum, 63, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.), passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020 in his home.

He was the son of Joseph W. Wallbaum and Marie (Piper) Wallbaum Liebel, he was born in Latrobe, Pennsylvania on April 6, 1956.

Mark was a graduate of Derry Area High School, Class of 1975. He...

Dec 30, 2019

George I. Marshall, 89, of Clarksburg, PA passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019 in St. Andrew’s Village, Indiana, PA.

The son of Stuart and Mary (Speedy) Marshall, he was born January 3, 1930 in Conemaugh Twp., Indiana Co., PA.

Mr. Marshall was a member of Ebenezer Presbyterian Church, Lewisville, where he was a ruling...

Dec 28, 2019

Janet E. (Shaffer) Luther, 87, of New Florence, PA passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2019 in Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, PA.

The daughter of Charles and Mary (Baumgardner) Shaffer, she was born October 4, 1932 in Paint Twp., Somerset Co., PA.

Janet was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Indiana, she was...

Dec 18, 2019

Alfred Leroy King, 84, of Blairsville, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 in Excela Health Latrobe Hospital.

He was a son of Raymond King and Mabel F. (Oaks) Palmer.  He was born in Blairsville, PA on August 21, 1935.

Alfred was a Psychiatric Aide at Torrance State Hospital for 41 years until his retirement...

Dec 15, 2019

Ruby L. (Leatherwood) Harbaugh Fumea, 90, of Blairsville, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019 in Beacon Ridge Nursing Home, Indiana.

The daughter of Clifford Leatherwood and Zelma (Matthews) Leatherwood, she was born in Sevierville, Tennessee on March 9, 1929.

Ruby was a member of Wesley Methodist Church in Virginia for many years.She enjoyed gardening,...

Nov 27, 2019

Virginia, “Ginny” L. (Hodder) Norberg, 72, of Allison Park, PA, formerly of Blairsville, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in UPMC Passavant, McCandless, Pittsburgh, PA.

The daughter of Gerald Hodder and Louise (Raymer) Hodder, she was born in East McKeesport, PA on April 7, 1947

Ginny was a faithful member of The United Presbyterian...

Nov 27, 2019

John M. “Jack” Jennings, Jr., 81, of Derry, PA passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.

The son of John M. Jennings, Sr. and Alberta (Hogue) Jennings, he was born December 25, 1937 in Coral, PA.

Jack attended Hillside United Methodist Church, Derry, PA.

He liked...

Nov 25, 2019

Nancy “Liebel” O’Hara, 99, of Blairsville (Derry Twp.), passed away on Monday, November 25, 2019 in Greensburg Care Center, Greensburg.

The daughter of John Liebel and Eva McDowell, she was born in Derry Twp., on April 10, 1920.

Nancy was a graduate of Derry Area High School. She was a cook at Torrance State Hospital...

Nov 22, 2019

Glenn Franklin Phillips, 62, of Blairsville, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2019 at Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana.

He was the son of Kenneth Phillips and Florence Saxion Phillips. He was born in Kittanning, PA on January 3, 1957.

Glenn was a Staff Sargent in the United States Air Force where he specialized in...

Nov 14, 2019

Diana Lynne Douds, 35, of Derry, PA passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019.

The daughter of Robert A. Douds and Cheryl L. (Paynter) Weimer, she was born June 14, 1984 in Latrobe, PA.

Diana graduated from Homer Center High School, Class of 2002 and worked for Big League Haircuts, Indiana.  Cutting hair was her...

Nov 11, 2019

Stephen Joseph Evanick, 92, of Blairsville passed away on Monday, November 11 th , 2019 in his daughter’s home surrounded by his loving family.

The son of Joseph Evanick and Ella Sullivan Evanick, he was born in Center Twp., PA on December 15, 1926.

He was a member of SS Simon and Jude Catholic Church,...