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,...

Nov 5, 2019

Annabell Mikesell Auen, 93, of Blairsville passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 in her home surrounded by her family.

The daughter of Augustus B. Mikesell and Lucretia (Mahan) Mikesell, she was born in Livermore, PA on May 8, 1926.

She is a graduate of Saltsburg High School Class of 1943. She was a member...

Nov 1, 2019

Rita Grace (Silvis) Walther, 89, of Blairsville (Derry Twp.), gently fell into the arms of her Jesus on Friday, November 1, 2019 in Loyalhanna Care Center, Latrobe.

The beloved daughter of Raymond G. Silvis and Gladys M. (Brownley) Silvis, she was born in Dubois, PA on January 12, 1930.

Rita graduated from Bradford High School,...

Oct 21, 2019

Larry Barnhart, 70, of Blairsville passed away Monday, October 21, 2019 in the arms of his loving wife, Dolores at their home.

He was the son of Samuel Barnhart and Helen Prosco Barnhart, he was born in Blairsville, PA on their family farm on August 31, 1949.

Larry was a graduate of Derry Area High...

Oct 14, 2019

John Neil Kelly, 84, of Blairsville, PA, formerly of Curwensville, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019 in his home.

The son of Owen P. Kelly and Helen Williams Kelly, he was born in Curwensville, PA on September 23, 1935.

He worked for A & P in retail sales until his retirement in 1982. He...

Oct 11, 2019

Clyde Howard Tunstall, Sr., 75, of Bradenville, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2019 in the Westmoreland Manor, Greensburg.

The son of William Tunstall and Dorothy Auman McCabe, he was born February 4, 1944 in Blairsville, PA.

Clyde Worked as a security guard for Allied Security until his retirement in 2011.

He was...

Oct 7, 2019

Esther Mae Campbell, 95, of Blairsville, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2019 in Country Living Personal Care Home, Blairsville.

The daughter of Elmer A. and Lillian (Vatter) Campbell, she was born December 23, 1923 in Indiana, PA.

Esther worked at Torrance State Hospital as a social worker until her retirement in 1983.

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Sep 26, 2019

Ralph Theodore “Ted” Freed, 86 of Blairsville, PA (Black Lick Twp.), passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2019 in his home.

The son of Royden C. and Pansy E. (Baughman) Freed, he was born January 4, 1933 in Black Lick, PA.

Ralph worked for Westinghouse of Blairsville as a machine operator until his retirement on...

Sep 22, 2019

Adrian E. “Bud” Davis, 84, of Blairsville passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2019 in the Communities at Indian Haven, Indiana, PA.

The son of Adrian D. and Helen (Fitzhonts) Davis, he was born October 4, 1934 in Black Lick, PA.

Bud was the longtime owner of Bud Davis Trucking in Blairsville. He spearheaded the...

Sep 10, 2019

Kathleen Ann (Irwin) Cline, 74, of Blairsville, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 in her home.

The daughter of the late Bert L. and Naomi G. (Fleming) Irwin, she was born August 21, 1945 in Indiana, PA.

Kathleen was a member of the United Presbyterian Church in Blairsville. She was also a member of...

Sep 10, 2019

Lucy Sharon McMullen, 62, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Kenneth L. and Norma J. (Lightner) McMullen, she was born September 29, 1956 in Leghorn, Italy.

Lucy worked as a psychiatric aide at Torrance State Hospital for 30 years, retiring in...

Sep 6, 2019

Hershel Ray Rice, Jr., 51, of Blairsville, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2019 in his home.

The son of Lillian (Shultz) Rice and the late Hershel Ray Rice, Sr, he was born March 13, 1968 in Dunkirk, NY.

Hershel worked 25 years as a machine operator for Dormont Manufacturing, Export.

He was...

Sep 2, 2019

Betty L. (McAfoos) Duffner, 89, formerly of Blairsville, PA., passed away on Monday, September 2, 2019, in Masonic Village, Elizabethtown, PA.

Betty was the daughter of Earl D. and Esther E. (Potts) McAfoos, she was born February 5, 1930 in Bolivar, PA.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Hilary R....

Aug 11, 2019

Evelyn Kathleen “Kaye” (Bell) Zearfoss, 72, of Blairsville, PA passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at St. Anne Home, Greensburg, PA.

Kaye, as she was known by family and friends, was the daughter of Robert S. and Evelyn I. (Geissinger) Bell, she was born November 19, 1946 in New Brighton, PA.

Kaye was...

Aug 11, 2019

Kenneth Ralph Bruner, 72, of Blairsville, PA passed on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at his home.

The son of Ralph and Beatrice (Wolfe) Bruner, he was born May 5, 1947 in Blairsville, PA.

Ken graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1965 and worked for Season-All Industries, Indiana, for 30 years before retiring.

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Aug 6, 2019

June Marie (Kellerman) Ehman, 85, of Blairsville, PA (Gray Station) passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at her home.

The daughter of Joseph L. Kellerman, Sr. and Sarah E. (Short) Kellerman, she was born June 24, 1934 in Gray Station, PA.

Mrs. Ehman was a member of Hillside United Methodist Church and the Ladies...

Jul 27, 2019

Emerson Morgan Gamble, 72, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The son of Emerson L. and Loretta M. (Reeger) Gamble, he was born March 26, 1947 in Indiana, PA.

Mr. Gamble was a member of the Hilltop Baptist Church, Indiana, PA.

Prior...

Jul 23, 2019

Grace Elizabeth (Shrum) Chaplin, 102, of Indiana, PA, formerly of Clarksburg, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at St. Andrew Village, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Orville B. and Bessie B. (Beason) Shrum, she was born March 6, 1917 in Beaver County, PA.

Mrs. Chaplin worked at Federal Laboratories, Tunnelton, retiring in 1976.

Jul 19, 2019

Earl Charles Marsh, Jr., 57, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Friday, July 19, 2019 at his home.

The son of Earl C. Marsh, Sr. and Charmaine (Kelly) Marsh, he was born March 12, 1962 in Latrobe, PA.

Earl was a member of Tide Sportsman’s Club, Mosquito Creek Sportsman’s Club and Coral Graceton Sportsman’s Club....

Jul 12, 2019

Michael John Kocsis, 78, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Friday, July 12, 2019 at his home.

The son of John and Anna (Bencho) Kocsis, he was born January 4, 1941 in North Braddock, PA.

Mr. Kocsis was a member of St. John Byzantine Church, Wall, PA.

Prior to his retirement, he worked...