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Alice Rhea

Alice Rhea

Aug 31, 2018

Alice (Toner) Rhea, 82, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Friday, August 31, 2018 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg, PA.

The daughter of James and Nellie G. (Spangler) Toner, she was born November 8, 1935 in Latrobe, PA.

Mrs. Rhea was a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd, Kent, Thursday Morning Bowling...

Joseph L. Kellerman, Jr.

Joseph L. Kellerman, Jr.

Aug 26, 2018

Joseph Lysle Kellerman, Jr., 80, of Blairsville, PA went home to be with the Lord surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at his home. The son of Joseph L. Kellerman, Sr. and Sarah (Short) Kellerman, he was born July 18, 1938 in Gray Station, PA. He was the husband of Barbara L. (Shank) Kellerman whom...

Michele M. Muir

Michele M. Muir

Aug 25, 2018

Michele Marie Muir, 38, of Erie, Pa, formerly of Blairsville, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018 at UPMC Hamot Medical Center, Erie, PA . The daughter of Kevin D. Muir, Sr. and Lois E. (Huey) Muir, she was born July 29, 1980 in Indiana, PA She previously worked as an aide at a nursing home. She enjoyed...

Homer W. Jones

Homer W. Jones

Aug 25, 2018

Homer W. Jones , 85, of Warren, Ohio, formerly of Blairsville, passed away Saturday morning, August 25, 2018 at Continuing Healthcare of Niles. Homer was born on May 13, 1933 in Blairsville, PA a son of the late James and Nora (Williams) Jones. He was a 1951 graduate of Blairsville High School and...

Jon-Michael Gabriel

Jon-Michael Gabriel

Aug 24, 2018

Jon-Michael Gabriel, 41, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Friday, August 24, 2018 at his home. T he son of John J. Gabriel and Cheri L. Louros, he was born October, 10, 1976 in Fullerton, California. He was a veteran of the Navy and had worked as a welder for Keith Libengood Welding. Jon-Michael loved spending time...

James L. Babco

James L. Babco

Aug 20, 2018

James Larry Babco, 68, of Blairsville, PA (Black Lick Twp.) passed away on Monday, August 20, 2018 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The son of Joseph Babco, Jr. and Margaret L. (George) Babco, he was born August 31, 1949 in Indiana, PA.

Jim graduated from Laura Lamar High School, Class of 1967...

Gerald C. Libengood

Gerald C. Libengood

Aug 17, 2018

Gerald Clayton Libengood, 95, of Blairsville, PA (Strangford) went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 17, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.

The son of Homer L. and Sara E. (Repine) Libengood, he was born March 28, 1923 in Strangford.

Mr. Libengood attended Cornerstone Worship Center, Indiana. Through his example, he taught...

Patty L. Mcginity

Patty L. Mcginity

Aug 15, 2018

Patty Lou (Bruner) McGinity, 83, of Indiana, PA, formerly of Blairsville, passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Wilbur M. and Ann M. (Clawson) Bruner, she was born May 28, 1935 in Blacklick Twp., Indiana Co., PA.

Patty was a member of the Lovejoy Church...

Richard S. Antolik

Richard S. Antolik

Aug 14, 2018

Richard Stanley Antolik, 75, Blairsville, PA (Brenizer) passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at his home.

The son of Edward P. and Helen (Parchuke) Antolik, he was born May 25, 1943 in Derry Twp., Westmoreland Co., PA.

Mr. Antolik graduated from Derry High School, Class of 1961 and was a veteran of the Army....

Virginia L. Freed

Virginia L. Freed

Aug 10, 2018

Virginia Louise (Smith) Freed, 84, of Blairsville, PA (Blacklick Twp.) passed away on Friday, August 10, 2018 at her home.

The daughter of Glenn M. and Edna L. (Fulmer) Smith, she was born May 17, 1934 in Blairsville, PA.

Mrs. Freed lived most of her life in Blacklick Twp. and was a member of Senior...

Mattie G. Ferretti

Mattie G. Ferretti

Aug 7, 2018

Mattie Geraldine (Kelly) Ferretti. 91, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at her home. The daughter of Joseph L. Kelly and Myrtle P. (Elwood) Kelly, she was born January 13, 1927 in Kiski Twp., Westmoreland Co., PA. Mrs. Ferretti lived most of her life in Blairsville and graduated from Blairsville High School with the Class...

Margaret Jean Gunter

Margaret Jean Gunter

Jul 23, 2018

Our beloved mother Margaret Jean Gunter, 90, of Payson, Utah, passed away on July 23, 2018. Margaret was born on August 15, 1927 in Blairsville, PA to James Reed and Lora Margaret Cunningham Clark. She married William Raymond Gunter on April 7, 1955 in Etna, PA.  She graduated from Shaler High School in Glenshaw, PA in 1945.

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Terrance J. Benko

Terrance J. Benko

Jul 23, 2018

Terrance John Benko, 52, of Henderson, NV, formerly of Pittsburgh, PA passed away on Monday, July 23, 2018.

The son of the late Frank and Pat Benko, he was born May 8, 1966 in Ambridge, PA.

Terry graduated from Ambridge Area High School, Class of 1984 and from the Community College of Allegheny County.  He...

Gregory A. Jasper

Gregory A. Jasper

Jul 23, 2018

Gregory A. Jasper, 52, of Montgomery Village, Maryland passed away on Monday, July 23, 2018 at his home.

The son of James Jasper and Barbara (Geletka) Jasper, he was born December 5, 1965 in Clarion, PA.

He graduated from Greensburg Central Catholic High School in 1984 and from St. Vincent College in 1988 with a...

Cynthia J. Huntley

Cynthia J. Huntley

Jul 22, 2018

Cynthia Jean (Hirko) Huntley, 65, of Black Lick, PA passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2018 in Homer City, PA.

The daughter of Edward A. Hirko, Sr. and Eleanor (Fiffick) Hirko, she was born December 10, 1952 in Montgomery, Alabama.

Cynthia was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, Coral Site and the...

Twila M. Wright

Twila M. Wright

Jul 22, 2018

Twila Mae (Shirley) Wright, age 80, of Clarksburg, passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2018 at St. Andrews Village in Indiana.

She was the daughter of David W. and Grace Elizabeth (Yeager) Shirley. She was born December 28, 1937 in Iselin.

She was employed at Crystal Waters Assisted Living Facility when she retired. Prior to...

Naomi J. Sigafoes

Naomi J. Sigafoes

Jul 19, 2018

Naomi June (Harris) Sigafoes, 74, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at UPMC Montefiore Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

The daughter of William F. Harris, Sr. and Madolyn I. (Hamilton) Harris, she was born June 26, 1944 in White Twp., Indiana Co., PA.

Naomi was a very active member of the United Presbyterian...

Angela Gray

Angela Gray

Jul 19, 2018

Angela (Harris) Gray, 53, of Madison, South Dakota passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2018 in Blairsville.

The daughter of Ernest and Janice F. (Mills) Harris, she was born March 15, 1965 in West Union, Ohio.

Surviving is her husband, Joseph S. Gray whom she married May 18, 1984.

As per Angela’s wishes,...

Mary Jane Albright

Mary Jane Albright

Jul 18, 2018

Mary Jane (Graff) Albright, 94, of Winter Haven, FL formerly of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 in Haines City Care Center, Haines City, FL.

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Harriet C. Mccullough

Harriet C. Mccullough

Jul 12, 2018

Harriet C. (Cassel) McCullough, 84, of Kittanning, PA, formerly of Blairsville, passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at the Kittanning Care Center, Kittanning, PA.

The daughter of George A. Cassel and Beulah (River) Cassel, she was born December 9, 1933 in New Castle, PA.

Surviving are three daughters, Valerie A. Smeltzer of Kittanning, Tracy...

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