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Andrea A. Patterson

Andrea A. Patterson

Dec 6, 2018

Andrea Ann “Angie” (Basulto) Patterson, 71, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at her home. The daughter of Benito and Marie (Lopez) Basulto, she was born July 5, 1947 in Etna, Allegheny Co., PA. Angie and her husband, Nick owned and operated a dairy farm in Black Lick Twp. for many years. Her children and...

Ashton M. Kuzemczak

Ashton M. Kuzemczak

Dec 5, 2018

Ashton Marie Kuzemczak, 22, of New Florence, PA passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at her home. The daughter of Michael A. Kuzemczak and Jennie L. (Sloan) McGinnis, she was born May 3, 1996 in Latrobe, PA. Ashton graduated from Derry Area High School, Class of 2014 and was attending ICTC for medical assistant. She enjoyed going to...

Naomi L. Andrews

Naomi L. Andrews

Dec 5, 2018

Naomi LaVaughn (Davis) Andrews, 87, of Clarksburg, PA passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at St. Andrew’s Village, Indiana, PA. The daughter of Edward and Nellie (Lyons) Davis, she was born October 14, 1931 in Clarksburg, West Virginia. Mrs. Andrews was a veteran of the Army, having served during the Korean War. She had worked as a beautician...

Dorothy J. Minarcik

Dorothy J. Minarcik

Nov 25, 2018

Dorothy Jean (Ewing) Minarcik, 88, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2018 at St. Andrew’s Village, Indiana, PA. The daughter of Roy M. and Laura A. (Howard) Ewing, she was born November 22, 1930 in Livermore, PA. Mrs. Minarcik graduated from Elders Ridge High School, Class of 1949. She was a member of SS Simon &...

Jason C. Miller

Jason C. Miller

Nov 23, 2018

Jason Charles Miller, 38, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away on Friday, November 23, 2018 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. The son of Charles I. Miller and Linda J. (Sheffler) Miller Benedusi, he was born May 19, 1980 in Latrobe, PA. Jason graduated from Derry Area High School, Class of 1998 and worked at Premium Plastics, Latrobe,...

Rosalie Turnage

Rosalie Turnage

Nov 13, 2018

Rosalie (Gamble) Berger Martin Turnage, 80, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA. The daughter of Blaine and Lula Mae (Jacob) Gamble, she was born January 13, 1938 in Greensburg, PA. Mrs. Turnage was a member of Christ Temple Ministries, Brenizer. She had worked as a nurses’ aide at...

Donald B. Sharp

Donald B. Sharp

Nov 13, 2018

Donald Blair Sharp, 79, of Clarksburg, PA passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. The son of Edward B. and Mary Ellen (Reeger) Sharp, he was born March 6, 1939 in Clarksburg, PA. Mr. Sharp graduated from Saltsburg High School, Class of 1957 and was a member of the Pennsylvania Farmers Association. He...

Sara A. Gabelli

Sara A. Gabelli

Nov 7, 2018

Sara Ann (Libengood) Gabelli, 83, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 in The Communities at Indian Haven, Indiana, PA. The daughter of Arthur and Grace (Forsha) Libengood, she was born September 15, 1935 in Strangford, PA. Mrs. Gabelli graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1954 and was a member of Strangford United Methodist Church....

Charles P. Huston

Charles P. Huston

Nov 6, 2018

Charles Paul Huston, 79, of Blairsville, PA (Black Lick Twp.) passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at St. Andrew’s Village, Indiana, PA. The son of Charles and Arminta (Repine) Huston, he was born August 18, 1939 in Black Lick, PA. Mr. Huston attended Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, Coral and was a member of the National Rifle...

Martha Jane Stewart

Martha Jane Stewart

Nov 3, 2018

Martha Jane (Beaumariage) Stewart, 75, of Murrysville, PA, formerly of Blairsville, passed away on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at Murrysville Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, Murrysville, PA. The daughter of Alphonse L. and Bernice L. (Bailey) Beaumariage, she was born January 2, 1943 in Latrobe, PA. Martha Jane graduated from Westmoreland Community College in nursing. She had worked for Smith...

Helen L. Rager

Helen L. Rager

Nov 3, 2018

Helen Louise (Holibaugh) Rager, 76, of Hillsdale, PA, formerly of Homer City, passed away on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at AristaCare at Hillsdale Park, Hillsdale, PA. The daughter of Charles and Pearl (Buzzard) Holibaugh, she was born August 21, 1942 in Climax, Armstrong Co., PA. Mrs. Rager enjoyed playing bingo, traveling, spending time with her family and her pet...

David E. Dunlap

David E. Dunlap

Oct 16, 2018

David Edwin Dunlap, 75, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. The son of Paul H. and Helen (Evans) Dunlap, he was born February 3, 1943 in Blairsville, PA. Dave was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville, and was a life member of BPOE #406,...

James A. Ferretti, Sr.

James A. Ferretti, Sr.

Oct 8, 2018

James Albert Ferretti, Sr., 98, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Monday, October 8, 2018 at the home of his daughter in Valrico, Fl. The son of Albert and Goldie (Shaffer) Ferretti, he was born August 4, 1920 in Myerstown, PA. Mr. Ferretti was a veteran of the Army.  He had worked in security at Federal Lab., Tunnelton, and...

Olaf Marx

Olaf Marx

Oct 2, 2018

Olaf Marx, 55, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, PA. The son of Heinz and Magdelina (Schröder) Marx, he was born June 29, 1963 in Rothenbergen, Germany. Olaf was employed by Johnson Controls as an electrical tech for 18 years. He loved spending time with his family, enjoyed barbecuing,...

Paula M. Bell

Paula M. Bell

Sep 30, 2018

Paula Maureen Bell, of Ligonier, PA, formerly of Blairsville, PA, passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2018 at Excela Health, Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg, PA. The daughter of Paul A. Bell, Sr. and Marcia C. (Martin) Bell, she was born November 29, 1946 in Blairsville, PA. Paula enjoyed puzzles and liked to draw. She loved her evenings with Love and...

Ruby A. Lisicky

Ruby A. Lisicky

Sep 29, 2018

Ruby Ann (O’Barto) Lisicky, 87, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at Weatherwood Manor Assisted Living, Greensburg, PA. The daughter of Frank O’Barto and Ella M. (Collins) O’Barto, she was born January 14, 1931 in Superior, Westmoreland Co., PA. Mrs. Lisicky was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Blairsville. She loved to cook...

Alfred Tedeschi

Alfred Tedeschi

Sep 19, 2018

Alfred Tedeschi, 98, of Black Lick, PA passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 in the Communities at Indian Haven, Indiana, PA.

The son of Egildo and Albina (Gabelli) Tedeschi, he was born August 13, 1920 in Palmertown, PA.

Mr. Tedeschi was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, Coral site, life member...

Joseph Thomas Boehm

Joseph Thomas Boehm

Sep 11, 2018

Joseph Thomas Paul Boehm, 15, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2018.

The son of William K. Boehm, Jr. and Melissa A. (Shaffor) Boehm, he was born November 27, 2002 in Opelika, Alabama.

Joseph was a sophomore at Blairsville High School and was on the track team and in the band.

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Gloria J. Porter

Gloria J. Porter

Sep 7, 2018

Gloria Jean (McCaulley) Porter, 63, of Winston-Salem, NC, formerly of Blairsville, passed away on Friday, September 7, 2018 at her home.

The daughter of Vincent Boyd and Betty Grace (Parks) McCaulley, she was born February 14, 1955 in Latrobe, PA.

Gloria was a member of the New Friendship Baptist Church, Winston-Salem, NC.

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Doris B. Weaver

Doris B. Weaver

Sep 1, 2018

Doris Beverly (English) Weaver, 82, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. The daughter of Eli B. and Mary E. (Tyler) English, she was born October 21, 1935 in Rossiter, PA. Mrs. Weaver was a member of the CrossRoads Community Church, Blairsville, formerly the Free Methodist Church, for...

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