Jul 4, 2020

Brittany Cassandra Lash, 23, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020 in Derry Twp., PA as the result of an automobile accident.

The daughter of Jarrod R. and Rhonda M. (Harvey) Lash, she was born February 7, 1997 in Greensburg, PA.

She enjoyed working hard and was presently working as a security...

Jul 3, 2020

On Friday, July 3, 2020, James Shannon Griffin II, passed away in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

James was born May 31, 1943, in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, to the late Willard Atkinson Griffin, Jr. and Julia E. McClelland Griffin. He was the grandson of the late Willard Atkinson Griffin, Sr. and Sarah Sloan Griffin and Mr. and Mrs. Jameson...

Jun 30, 2020

Loretta M. Gamble, 98, of Indiana, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

A daughter of the late John Morgan and Ethel Marie Ling Reeger, she was born June 2, 1922, in Listie, Somerset County.

Mrs. Gamble was a homemaker. She was a member of Hilltop Baptist Church, where she was...

Jun 25, 2020

Walter Glenn Patz, 83, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2020 in Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.

The son of Gustave and Stella (Bolen) Patz, he was born June 23, 1937 in Cokeville, PA.

Walter lived his entire life in Derry Twp. and was a veteran of the Army...

Jun 24, 2020

Marjorie Anna (Steele) Mikesell, 94, formerly of Blairsville, was reunited with her husband Tom in heaven on June 24, 2020. She was the daughter of Lester D. Steele and Mary (Hopkins) Steele and was born on May 7, 1926, in East Mahoning Twp., PA.

Marjorie began her education in a one room school house and graduated from...

Jun 21, 2020

John Michael Duff, Jr., 40, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) died on Sunday, June 21, 2020 in Allegheny General Hospital Pittsburgh, PA.

He was the son of John M. Duff, Sr., and Charlene G. (Lloyd) Duff; he was born December 31, 1979 in Latrobe, PA.

John was a member of the LaMonte Lodge #568, Derry,...

Jun 19, 2020

Vicky Lynn Fritz, 58, of Kent, PA went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 19, 2020 in UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

The daughter of George W. and Mary M. (Platt) Fritz, she was born March 3, 1962 in Latrobe, PA.

Vicky graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1980 and worked...

Jun 18, 2020

Irene Jane Oswalt, 88, of Indiana formerly of Clune, died on Thursday June 18, 2020 in St. Andrews Village, Indiana, PA.

She is the daughter of Charles Modrey and Mary (Kravec) Modrey; she was born on June 26, 1931 in Young Twp., PA.

She was a member of the Summit Church, Indiana and Altman Senior...

Jun 16, 2020

Elizabeth Jean (McKinney) Marsh, 70, of Pine Grove formerly of Torrance, died on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 in Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest, Allentown.

She was the daughter of Clifford McKinney and Lorna (McClelland) McKinney; she was born on November 7, 1949 in Johnstown, PA.

Elizabeth was a former member of Torrance United Methodist Church and...

Jun 15, 2020

Anthony Michael Spiaggi, 44, of Indiana, died Monday, June 15, 2020 in his home. He was the son of Ronald Spiaggi, Sr. and Rasheena L. (Randolph) Spiaggi; he was born on April 2, 1976 in Latrobe, PA. Anthony spent most of his life as a construction worker. He is survived by his mother, Rasheena L. (Randolph) Spiaggi; children, Ian and...

Jun 13, 2020

Herbert Lee Marlin, 81, of Indiana, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at Crystal Waters, Rayne Twp.

The son of the late M. Meade and M. Esther (Williard) Marlin, he was born in Indiana, on August 11, 1938.

Herb was a lifelong resident of Indiana.  He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church,...

Jun 13, 2020

Catherine L. Nichols, 98, of Indiana passed away June 13, 2020.

Catherine, a lifelong resident of Indiana, PA, was born on August 28, 1921, to Blair Sutton and Lottie Thomas Lewis.  She was preceded in death by all 11 of her brothers and sisters.  Catherine is survived by her son, Paul Eugene Ferrier and his wife, Ruth...

Jun 9, 2020

Doris Grace (Ramsey) Patterson, 87, of Black Lick, died on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 in Beacon Ridge Nursing Home, Indiana.

She was the daughter of Robert H. Ramsey and Alverta (Weaver) Ramsey; she was born on August 18, 1932 in Saxton, PA.

Doris was a graduate of Saxton Liberty High School.

She was...

Jun 9, 2020

Ronald Joseph Harris, 75, of Derry, PA passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 in Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.

The son of Wilson E. Harris and Helen L. (Stuchel) Harris, he was born April 27, 1945 in Latrobe, PA.

Ron lived his entire life in the Blairsville area and worked as a coal...

Jun 6, 2020

Mary Ann (Krcelic) Good, 89, of Clarksburg, died suddenly on June 6, 2020 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.

She was the daughter of Anthony Krcelic and Helen (Krcelic) Krcelic; she was born on September 16, 1930 in Trafford, PA.

Mary Ann was an LPN at Torrance State Hospital for 16 years.

She loved...

Jun 5, 2020

Ruth E. Trout Dudash, of Claymont, DE, formerly of Clarksburg, PA, went to Heaven on June 5, 2020 she was 97 years young.

She was predeceased by her loving husband, Lewis Dudash; her parents Alvin and Sophia Trout; her siblings Louise, Dorothy, Paul, and Norman. She is also predeceased by her daughter Patricia; and grandsons Billy, David,...

Jun 2, 2020

Raymond Dale Douds, 88, of Blairsville, died on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 in Beacon Ridge Nursing Home, Indiana.

The son of Leroy Douds and Edna (Campbell) Douds; he was born on January 28, 1932 in Indiana County, PA.

Raymond worked at Torrance State Hospital for over 25 years as a Psychiatric Aid. He is also...

May 26, 2020

Brian A. Pino, 51, of South Bend Township, Armstrong County, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2020.

A son of the late Patsy A. and Francis (Elizeus) Pino, he was born on December 4, 1968 in Pittsburgh.

He was a graduate of Elderton High School and Penn State University, where earned his Associate Degree in...

May 26, 2020

Margaret Ann (Hill) Whitfield, 75, of Josephine, died on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 in Beacon Ridge Nursing Home, Indiana, PA.

She was the daughter of Leo R. Hill and Margaret M. Parker; she was born on March 10, 1945 in White Oak, NC.

Margaret was a member of the 2 nd Baptist Church in Blairsville....

May 26, 2020

Frances Delilah (Clawson) Gordish, 99, of Blairsville (Derry Twp.), died on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 in Beacon Ridge Nursing Home, Indiana, PA.

She was the daughter of Wallace E. Clawson and Delilah (Hullenbaugh) Clawson; she was born on February 2, 1921 in Moween, PA.

Frances was a member of the SS Simon & Jude Roman...