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...

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...

Mar 12, 2019

Kathryn E. “Kay” (Jacob) Barnhart, 96, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at the Keeper of the Flame, Blairsville, PA.

The daughter of Earl H. Jacob, Sr. and Mary E. (Ramaley) Jacob, she was born January 13, 1923 in Wall, Allegheny Co., PA.

Mrs. Barnhart graduated from Blairsville High School, Class...

Mar 7, 2019

Carol Ann (Conroy) Burnett, 77, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at St. Andrew’s Village, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Harry and Genevieve (Gydowski) Conroy, she was born December 25, 1941 in St Marys, PA.

Mrs. Burnett worked for McMullin and Associates Law Firm as a secretary.

She loved...

Mar 6, 2019

John William Felker, 70, of Indiana, PA, formerly of Gray Station, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The son of John H. and Mary (Blose) Felker, he was born September 20, 1948 in Greensburg, PA.

John graduated from Hempfield High School and worked as a machinist...

Feb 28, 2019

Daniel Edwin Pahel, 66, of Altoona, PA passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at Hillview Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Altoona, PA.

The son of Henry A. and Norma J. (Kellar) Pahel, he was born November 29, 1952 in Latrobe, PA.

Dan was a US Army veteran and worked for Paul Riggle & Sons Trucking,...

Feb 27, 2019

Sue Ann (Clawson) Gamble, 69, of Josephine, PA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at home surrounded by her family and friends.

The daughter of Roy and Anna Margaret (Sullinger) Clawson, she was born December 25, 1949 in Indiana, PA.

Sue was a member of the Chapel of Hope, Black Lick.  She was...

Feb 23, 2019

Brandy Lynn Wilkie, 38, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at Forbes Hospital, Monroeville, PA.

The daughter of Randy L. Wilkie and Debra L. (McAdoo) Allison, she was born December 29, 1980 in Indiana, PA.

Brandy graduated from United High School, Class of 1999 where she was a member...

Feb 8, 2019

Shirley Ann (Hill) Komperda, 71, of New Alexandria, PA passed away on Friday, February 8, 2019 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.

The daughter of Edgar and Anna Grace (Altimus) Hill, she was born November 1, 1947 in Latrobe, PA.

Shirley was a member of Crossroads Christian Church, Bradenville. She was a lifelong piano...

Feb 5, 2019

Richard Glenn Bost, 46, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at Belmont Community Hospital in Bellaire, OH.

The son of George W. and Diana R. (Brown) Bost, he was born July 28, 1972 in Indiana, PA.

Rick was of the Catholic faith.

He graduated from Blairsville High School, Class...

Feb 4, 2019

Leanetta Marie “Lea” (Barkley) Wigfield, 75, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019 at her home.

The daughter of Robert P. Barkley, Sr. and Martha (Spires) Barkley, she was born August 7, 1943 in Fort Monroe, VA.

Lea graduated from Derry Area High School, Class of 1963.

She enjoyed going...

Jan 26, 2019

Carmen Joseph Mancuso, 77, of Avonmore, PA, formerly of Blairsville, PA, passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2019 in UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

The son of Carmen A. and Anna (Kundrat) Mancuso, he was born December 28, 1941 in Pittsburgh, PA.

Carmen worked in food service and was formerly employed by Chestnut Inn, Blairsville,...

Jan 24, 2019

John Thomas Unick, 69, of Tionesta, PA passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. The son of John A. and Helen P. (Digon) Unick, he was born October 28, 1949 in Wilkinsburg, PA. John worked in the automobile industry.

As per John’s wishes, there will be no visitation or memorial service....

Jan 19, 2019

Patricia Eva (Mikeska) Fisher, 78, of Josephine, PA passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2019 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. The daughter of Pete and Mary (Usko) Mikeska, she was born August 28, 1940 in Indiana, PA. Mrs. Fisher loved being with her grandchildren and great grandchildren, spending Saturdays with her daughters and sisters playing bingo, daily coffee...

Jan 12, 2019

Virginia Elaine (Whitney) Buchmann, 89, of Blairsville, PA, formerly of Sayre, PA, passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at the home of her son, Rev. John Buchmann, Blairsville, PA. The daughter of John E. and Melvina (Warren) Whitney, she was born January 8, 1930 in Susquehanna, PA. Mrs. Buchmann attended the North Waverly Chapel, Waverly, NY where she...

Jan 8, 2019

Lloyd Allen Abel, 75, of Black Lick, PA passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. The son of George H. and Ella Ethel (Learn) Abel, he was born August 14, 1943 in Indiana, PA. Mr. Abel was a member of the Black Lick United Methodist and a member of the Black Volunteer Fire...

Jan 3, 2019

Sherry Luz (DelaPeña) Taylor, 77, of Indiana, PA, formerly of Blairsville, passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA. The daughter of Fernando and Sherry Luz (Yutrago) DelaPeña, she was born April 9, 1941 in Cebu, Philippines. Mrs. Taylor was of the Catholic faith. She like spending time with family and friends...

Dec 31, 2018

Frederick Kobak, 80, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Monday, December 31, 2018 at his home. The son of Andrew and Rose (Topic) Kobak, he was born June 23, 1938 in Adrian, Armstrong Co., PA. Prior to his retirement in 1993, he worked for Helen Mining. Mr. Kobak loved music, especially polkas.  He was a very handyman and enjoyed...

Dec 25, 2018

William Paul Piano, 60, of New Florence, PA passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2018 in Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, PA. The son of Anthony P. Piano and Norma V. (Harkleroad) Piano, he was born May 15, 1958 in Blairsville, PA. Mr. Piano was employed by Dlubak Specialty Glass, Blairsville, for the last 19 years. He enjoyed spending...

Dec 17, 2018

            Robert Blair Spence, 65, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away on Monday, December 17, 2018 at his home.          The son of Leonard and Garnet (Devers) Spence, he was born March 25, 1953 in Punxsutawney, PA.          Bob was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Blairsville, and worked 21 years as a custodian for Derry Area Schools, retiring in...