Apr 13, 2018

Ronald Jeffrey Vance, 61, of Harrison, Ohio, formerly of Blairsville, PA, passed away on Friday, April 13, 2018 in Mercy Health West Hospital, Monfort Heights, Ohio.

The son of Ronald R. Vance and Beverly J. (Bennett) Vance Markel, he was born November 23, 1956 in Blairsville, PA.

Ron graduated from Blairsville High School in 1974...

Apr 9, 2018

John Dale Sheffler, 86, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away on Monday, April 9, 2018 in Greensburg Care Center, Greensburg, PA.

The son of Theodore H. and Gladys R. (Miller) Sheffler, he was born September 29, 1931 in New Alexandria, PA.

Mr. Sheffler was a member of the Independent Traditional Holiness Church, Indiana.

Apr 9, 2018

David Ellis Chaek, 65, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Monday, April 9, 2018 at his home.

The son of George C. and Madeline (Nakles) Chaek, he was born February 10, 1953 in Latrobe, PA.

Mr. Chaek worked at FMC, Homer City, for 30 years. He loved his soft serve ice cream business, Chaek’s Window...

Mar 28, 2018

Marcy Jo (Ferra) Trimble, 49, of Bradenville, PA passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at her home.

The daughter of John C. Ferra, Sr. and Betty L. (Snyder) Ferra, she was born August 19, 1968 in Dubois, PA.

Marcy enjoyed being with her family, especially Jimmy and her dog, Trixie, going on rides in...

Mar 27, 2018

Helen L. (McConnell) Jones Saunders, 94, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at Beacon Ridge, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of William D. and Della (McFeaters) McConnell, she was born August 27, 1923 in Blairsville, PA.

Helen was a member of the Hebron Lutheran Church, Blairsville.

She was a homebody,...

Mar 21, 2018

Robert John Ammon, 60, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 in Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.

The son of Edward W. and Dolores B. (Borbonus) Ammon, he was born December 31, 1957 in Indiana, PA.

Bob was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville, VFW Post...

Mar 17, 2018

Norma Jean (Kunrod) Bollinger, 83, of Black Lick, PA passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2018 in Lynn Haven Personal Care Home, Black Lick, PA.

The daughter of Michael J. and Dorothy L. (Dunlop) Kunrod, she was born October 5, 1934 in Greensburg, PA.

Mrs. Bollinger loved being with her sons and grandchildren.

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Mar 11, 2018

Carol Joan “Muckle” (George) Frailey, 84, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at her home.

The daughter of Wayne F. and Marguerite (Wright) George, she was born November 20, 1933 in Starford, PA,

Mrs. Frailey was a member of The United Presbyterian Church, Blairsville, where she helped with the food bank...

Mar 10, 2018

June Eileen (Dixon) Schmidt, 90, of Franklin, PA, formerly of Latrobe, PA, passed away on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at The Caring Place, Franklin, PA.

The daughter of Charles and Hazel (Jones) Dixon, she was born May 14, 1927 in Blairsville, PA.

Mrs. Schmidt was a member of Hillside United Methodist...

Mar 10, 2018

Robert Henry Morrison, 79, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, March 10, 2018 in St. Andrew’s Village, Indiana, PA.

The son of Ross and Esther (Jones) Morrison, he was born June 3, 1938 in Newton Hamilton, Mifflin Co., PA.

Mr. Morrison worked as a boilermaker for Boilermakers Local #154, Pittsburgh, PA.

He...

Mar 8, 2018

Anne Irene “Smith” Mekic, 93, passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. She was born January 19, 1925, to the late John Smith and Mae “Lewis” Smith.

Anne graduated from Derry Township High School in 1942 and married her high school sweetheart, the...

Mar 4, 2018

Sara Jean “Sally” (Sheehan) Evans, 80, of Indiana, PA passed away on Sunday, March 4, 2018 in the Communities at Indian Haven, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Edgar R. and Zelda P. (Boring) Sheehan, she was born April 24, 1937 in Johnstown, PA.

Mrs. Evans graduated from Johnstown High...

Mar 3, 2018

Margaret Mae (Hilty) Jones, 83, of Indiana, PA, formerly of Blairsville, passed away on Saturday, March 3, 2018 in the Communities at Indian Haven, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Edward R. and Carry Margaret (Adair) Hilty, she was born August 2, 1934 in Heshbon, PA.

Mrs. Jones worked for Vale Tech, Blairsville, before her retirement....

Mar 1, 2018

Ronda Jean Weinell, 60, of New Alexandria, PA passed away on Thursday, March 1, 2018 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg, PA.

The daughter of Carl J. and Grace E. (Howard) Weinell, she was born October 16, 1957 in Latrobe, PA.

Ronda graduated from Blairsville High School and worked as a court reporter.

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Feb 28, 2018

Elton James Smith, 59, of Greensburg, PA passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 28, 2018.

The son of Frank Smith and Janice (Thurman) Salazar, he was born October 22, 1958 in Pecos, Texas.

Elton worked for Pioneer Natural Resources, Irving, TX as an oil field superintendent.

He was a member of the Lions...

Feb 27, 2018

Mary E. “Betty” (Himes) Davenport, 94, Derry, PA, formerly of Blairsville, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 in Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.

The daughter of Harold H. and Louise P. (Moore) Himes, she was born January 3, 1924 in Phoenixville, Chester Co., PA.

Mrs. Davenport was a member of the United Presbyterian...

Feb 24, 2018

David Allen Noss, 72, of Torrance, PA, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2018 in Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.

The son of Nicholas and Mary Noss, he was born January 28, 1946 in Latrobe, PA.

David worked for Hanson Aggregates, Torrance, as a heavy equipment operator.

He is survived by his...