Jul 11, 2018

Father Chester J. Raimer, retired priest of the Diocese of Greensburg, dies July 11

Father Chester J. Raimer, a retired priest in the Diocese of Greensburg who served as a pastor in Blairsville for 21 years, died Wednesday, July 11, 2018...

Jul 11, 2018

Cody Robert Dunmire, 25, of Indiana, PA, formerly of Blairsville, passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at his home.

The son of Harold G. Dunmire, Jr. and Leann J. Nicholson, he was born September 25, 1992 in Latrobe, PA.

Cody graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 2011. He received his Bachelor of Arts...

Jul 11, 2018

Domenic Robert Bertolino, 83, of New Florence, PA passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The son of Robert and Angelina (Tedeski) Bertolino, he was born September 12, 1934 in Brush Valley Twp., PA.

Mr. Bertolino was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville,...

Jul 10, 2018

Hazel Erma (Tedeschi) Evanick, 93, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at her home.

The daughter of Egildo and Albina (Gabelli) Tedeschi, she was born February 28, 1925 in Bells Mills, Indiana Co., PA.

Mrs. Evanick was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville, and the Angels...

Jul 3, 2018

Sophia Jane Rhyleigh Breedlove, seven days, of Blairsville, PA passed away at her home on July 3, 2018.

The daughter of Barry B. Breedlove, Jr. and Angela J. (Busani) Breedlove, she was born June 26, 2018 at Forbes Hospital, Monroeville, PA.

Surviving are her parents, Barry and Angela Breedlove; brother, Eli D.A. Breedlove and her...

Jun 30, 2018

Tascha LeyPriest Morris, 43, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.

The daughter of The Rev. Ronnie C. Morris, Sr. and Lavonne E. (Williams) Morris, she was born January 14, 1975 in Johnstown, PA.

Tascha was a member of the Second Baptist Church, Blairsville. She...

Jun 23, 2018

Janet Faye Antolik, 72, of Blairsville, PA (Brenizer) passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at Beacon Ridge, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Stanley “Stush” and Rita A. (Graff) Antolik, she was born May 13, 1946 in Indiana, PA.

Janet was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville, and was a...

Jun 21, 2018

          Dorothy Barbara (Mlynarczyk) Lednovich, 88, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at the Keeper of the Flame, Blairsville, PA.           The daughter of John P. and Sophie (Sobierajski) Mlynarczyk, she was born July 22, 1929 in Scranton, PA.           Prior to her retirement, she worked in healthcare.           She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry R. Lednovich.          ...

Jun 20, 2018

Thomas Michael Jacobson, 71, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The son of Kaye D. and Elrene J. (Irvine) Jacobson, he was born December 28, 1946 in La Crosse, WI.

Tom graduated from Galesville-Ettrick High School, Galesville, WI, Class of 1965, where he served...

Jun 18, 2018

Jesse E. McGraw, Jr., 71, of Blairsville, PA (Gray Station) went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 18, 2018 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA after his courageous 3-year battle with cancer.

The son of Jesse E. McGraw, Sr. and Reafa G. (McClune) McGraw, he was born October 7, 1946 in Johnstown, PA....

Jun 14, 2018

            Alice Ann (Ash) Zemba, 74, of Black Lick, PA passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2018 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.           The daughter of William O. and Mabel L. (Albright) Ash, she was born April 23, 1944, in Coy, PA.           Alice graduated from Blairsville High School in 1962 and from Indiana Hospital School of Nursing in 1965. She received...

Jun 12, 2018

Wilma Grace (Patz) Killinger, 90, of Melbourne, FL passed away on Monday, June 12, 2018 at Atlantic Shores Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Melbourne, FL.

The daughter of Gus and Stella (Bolin) Patz, she was born January 10, 1928.

Surviving is her son, Robert Killinger of Melbourne, FL.

She was preceded in death by...

Jun 11, 2018

Lenora Diane (Pinder) Lagoda, 72, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Monday, June 11, 2018 at her home.

The daughter of Leonard Beck Pinder and Marion Virginia (Harry) Pinder, she was born February 20, 1946 in Dover, DE.

Lenora was an English major in college and was working for herself for “Young Living.”

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Jun 9, 2018

Marilyn E. “Pepper” (Thomas) Hill, 73, of Perryopolis, PA passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

The daughter of Alton Leroy and Eltye Lovell (Lenhardt) Thomas, she was born June 27, 1944 in Indiana, PA.

Pepper graduated from Blairsville High School in 1963 and from...

Jun 9, 2018

Charles William “Bill/Champ” Thompson, 78, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2018, surrounded by family, at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.

He was born March 20, 1940 in Blairsville, PA to the late Wayne Gaskill Thompson and Jane (Smay) Thompson.

Bill attended Blairsville Senior High...

Jun 8, 2018

John D. “Bo” Sloan, 66, of Bristol, VA passed away on Friday, June 8, 2018 at the Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, TN.

The son of John and Virginia M. (Clawson) Sloan, he was born November 29, 1951 in Indiana, PA.

He was a Christian.

Bo graduated from Derry High School in 1969...

Jun 4, 2018

Nellie Ellen (Bost) Risinger, 74, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Monday, June 4, 2018 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of George W. and Margaret (Erb) Bost, she was born July 30, 1943 in Cokeville, PA.

Mrs. Risinger graduated from Blairsville High School in 1961.

She formerly attended...

Jun 1, 2018

Ramona Lavern Stevens, 58, of Blairsville, PA   (Brenizer) passed away on Friday, June 1, 2018 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.

The daughter of William H. and Bernice (Williams) Stevens, she was born November 1, 1959 in Latrobe, PA.

Ramona worked as a caregiver.

She loved being with and taking care of...

May 14, 2018

Mary Alice (McLaughlin) Ewing, 93, of Blairsville, PA (Blacklick Twp.) went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 14, 2018 in the Communities at Indian Haven, Indiana, PA. The daughter of John and Susan (Waddle) McLaughlin, she was born July 4, 1924 in Conemaugh Twp., Indiana County, PA. Mrs. Ewing graduated from Saltsburg High School in 1941...

May 10, 2018

George “Gar” Sracic, 89, of Lenoir City, TN, formerly of Blairsville, passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at the home of his daughter.

The son of Frank Andrew and Antonia Mary (Frylan) Sracic, he was born May 31, 1928 in Charles, PA.

Mr. Sracic was a member of...