Obituaries

Vernon William Hartmann

Vernon William Hartmann

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...

Florence P. Andrews

Florence P. Andrews

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...

Rose Louise Teeter

Rose Louise Teeter

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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Nancy A. Reichard

Nancy A. Reichard

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.

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Mary Ellen Duncan

Mary Ellen Duncan

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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Darlene Mae Bartow

Darlene Mae Bartow

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...

Famie E. Gratosky

Famie E. Gratosky

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....

Arlene Clawson

Arlene Clawson

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...

Delores "Susie" Jane Silvis

Delores "Susie" Jane Silvis

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...

Anna Pasternak

Anna Pasternak

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...

Lawrence "Duke" Kaiser Aley

Lawrence "Duke" Kaiser Aley

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,...

Robert Lisle Williams

Robert Lisle Williams

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...

Janice Elaine Miller

Janice Elaine Miller

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...

Dennis E. "Buck" Ramsden

Dennis E. "Buck" Ramsden

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...

Celeste Nowinsky

Celeste Nowinsky

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...

Betty Ann Hedman

Betty Ann Hedman

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,...

Pauline Marie Duncan

Pauline Marie Duncan

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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Donna Mccrady Mcquaide

Donna Mccrady Mcquaide

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...

Eva Louise Cravotta

Eva Louise Cravotta

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....

Dorothy Bernadette Costello

Dorothy Bernadette Costello

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...