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Geraldine Miller Baker

Geraldine Miller Baker

Jul 5, 2019

Geraldine (Buterbaugh) Miller Baker, 86, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Friday, July 5, 2019 in the Communities at Indian Haven, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Lewis B. and Wilda H. (Mumau) Buterbaugh, she was born April 19, 1933 in Commodore, PA.

Mrs. Baker graduated from Green Township High School, Commodore, and worked for 30...

Susan I. Cunkelman

Susan I. Cunkelman

Jul 4, 2019

Susan Irene (Dunlap) Cunkelman, 88, of Homer City, PA passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2019 at Beacon Ridge, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Elmer and Emma (Laughlin) Dunlap, she was born October 2, 1930 in Blairsville, PA.

Mrs. Cunkelman was a member of the Jacksonville Presbyterian Church, Kent, were she was a ruling elder...

Thomas H. Mikesell, Jr.

Thomas H. Mikesell, Jr.

Jul 3, 2019

Thomas Harold Mikesell, Jr., 92, of Indiana, PA, formerly of Blairsville, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at St. Andrew’s Village, Indiana, PA.

The son of Thomas H. Mikesell, Sr. and Aletha Fae (McQuown) Mikesell, he was born February 6, 1927 in Indiana, PA.

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Twila I. Dunlap

Twila I. Dunlap

Jun 28, 2019

Twila Irene (Howard) Dunlap, 88, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Friday, June 28, 2019 at her home.

The daughter of George S. and Fannie W. (Kelly) Howard, she was born April 6, 1931 in Black Lick Twp., Indiana County, PA.

Mrs. Dunlap was a member of Hopewell United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, Sewing...

Roland Levesque

Roland Levesque

Jun 14, 2019

Roland “Frenchie” Levesque, 87, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Friday, June 14, 2019 at Greensburg Care Center, Greensburg, PA.

The son of Joseph and Leda (Marquis) Levesque, he was born June 1, 1932 in Epping, NH.

Mr. Levesque was a member of the Homer City United Methodist Church, Black Lick Sportsmen Club, International Brotherhood...

Dorothy E. Washington

Dorothy E. Washington

Jun 1, 2019

Dorothy E. (Carr) Washington, 92, of Blairsville, PA, passed into eternal life on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Country Living Personal Care Facility, Blairsville, PA.

Born July 11, 1926, in Westmoreland County, PA, she was the daughter of Noah and Nora (Cruse) Carr.

Mrs. Washington was a faithful member of the Second Baptist Church, Blairsville....

Barbara R. Henry

Barbara R. Henry

May 29, 2019

Barbara Rose (Stark) Henry, 82, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at her home.

The daughter of Valentin and Barbara (Goller) Stark, she was born March 17, 1937 in Bamberg, Germany.

Mrs. Henry was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, Coral Site, and a knitting club.

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Patricia J. Corridoni

Patricia J. Corridoni

May 27, 2019

Patricia Jean (Kinnan) Corridoni, 81, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Monday, May 27, 2019 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of William Kinnan, Sr. and Margaret (Liebel) Kinnan, she was born November 3, 1937 in Derry Twp., PA.

Mrs. Corridoni graduated from Saltsburg High School, Class of 1955 and worked...

Anna Marie Mcintire

Anna Marie Mcintire

May 16, 2019

Anna Marie (Sabella) McIntire, 70, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.

The daughter of Nicholas R. and Margaret M. (DiStanislao) Sabella, she was born September 22, 1948 in Latrobe, PA.

Anna was a member of Grace Cathedral, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.

She graduated...

Viola M. Kelly

Viola M. Kelly

May 13, 2019

Viola Mary (Smith) Kelly, 94, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Monday, May 13, 2019 in the Communities at Indian Haven, Indiana, PA.

She was born March 20, 1925 in Blairsville and was the last surviving child of John A. and Nora (Marsh) Smith.

Mrs. Kelly was a member of the First United Methodist Church,...

Ernest R. Howard

Ernest R. Howard

May 12, 2019

Ernest Raymond Howard, 84, of Indiana, PA, formerly of Black Lick Twp., passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2019 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

The son of William “Frank” and Matilda Elizabeth (Cunningham) Howard, he was born August 3, 1934 in Black Lick Twp., PA.

Mr. Howard served in the United States Marine Corps...

Brenda K. Zufall

Brenda K. Zufall

May 3, 2019

Brenda Kay (Zimmerman) Zufall, 54, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

The daughter of Lewis M. and Doris L. (Shaffer) Zimmerman, she was born May 24, 1964 in Indiana, PA.

Brenda graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1982. She was the manager of Fox’s...

Chelsea E. Mahkovic

Chelsea E. Mahkovic

Apr 30, 2019

Chelsea Elizabeth Mahkovic, 25, of Hostetter, PA, formerly of Latrobe,  passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.

The daughter of Samuel P. Mahkovic and Cynthia F. (Soles) Mahkovic, she was born August 14, 1993 in Jeannette, PA.

Chelsea graduated from Greater Latrobe Senior High School and worked at...

Paul J. Keeley

Paul J. Keeley

Apr 20, 2019

Paul James Keeley, 74, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at his home.

The son of Paul E. and Lucy L. (Dargis) Keeley, he was born December 18, 1944 in Pittsburgh, PA.

Paul was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville and a 4 th degree member...

Richard Timothy Elliott, Jr.

Richard Timothy Elliott, Jr.

Apr 15, 2019

Richard Timothy Elliott, Jr., age 57 passed away on Monday, April 15th at UPMC Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. Richard was born October 5, 1961 in Indiana, PA. Per his wishes there was no visitation or service. 

Sandra Ann Neshelaar

Sandra Ann Neshelaar

Apr 3, 2019

Sandra Ann (Hersee) Neshelaar, 74, of Latrobe, PA passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville, PA.

Sandra was the only child of Ervin and Gwendolyn (Chambers) Hersee, she was born May 4, 1944 in Buffalo, NY.

She worked as a scan coordinator for Albertsons Grocery Store, Orlando, FL for 20...

Melissa Jean Johnston

Melissa Jean Johnston

Mar 28, 2019

Melissa Jean (Trimble) Johnston, 45, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at her home.

The daughter of Duane and Cathie (McCombs) Trimble, she was born June 11, 1973 in Indiana, PA.

Melissa graduated from Penns Manor Area High School, Class of 1991 and loved crafting, embroidering and her dog, Emma.

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Leroy C. Burnheimer

Leroy C. Burnheimer

Mar 23, 2019

LeRoy Carl Burnheimer, 82, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The son of Sherd and Amanda (Nicewonger) Burnheimer, he was born November 17, 1936 in Homer City, PA.

LeRoy attended the First Baptist Church, Blairsville.  Member of the Historical Society of the Blairsville Area,...

Marian E. Dettling

Marian E. Dettling

Mar 20, 2019

Marian E. (Hamill) Dettling, 100, of Latrobe, PA, formerly of Blairsville, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at Loyalhanna Care Center, Latrobe, PA.

The daughter of Joseph P. and Rose M. (Repp) Hamill, she was born May 24, 1918 in Hillside, PA.

Mrs. Dettling was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic...

John M. Markel, Sr.

John M. Markel, Sr.

Mar 18, 2019

John Martin “Tab” Markel, Sr., 73, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Monday, March 18, 2019 at his home.

The son of John T. and Elizabeth M. (Palmer) Markel, he was born December 2, 1945 in Latrobe, PA.

John graduated from Elders Ridge High School, Class of 1964 and was a veteran of the US...

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