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Robert G. Blystone, Sr.

Robert G. Blystone, Sr.

May 6, 2018

Robert George Blystone, Sr., 69, of Homer City, PA passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at his home.

The son of Robert C. and Alberta (Stiles) Blystone, he was born March 8, 1949 in Indiana, PA.

He worked for R & P Coal Company.

Robert enjoyed hunting, traveling all over the country,...

Michael A. Ammon

Michael A. Ammon

May 3, 2018

Michael Arthur Ammon, 67, of Ebensburg, PA passed away on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, PA.

The son of Edward W. and Dolores B. (Borbonus) Ammon, he was born February 3, 1951 in Indiana, PA.

He was an avid Steelers fan, loved dogs, stuffed animals and enjoyed his family visits....

Melvin E. Mack

Melvin E. Mack

Apr 21, 2018

Melvin Eugene Mack, 64, of Derry, PA passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.

The son of Howard Ray and Betty M. (Kunkle) Mack, he was born August 22, 1953 in Homer City, PA.

Melvin graduated from Blairsville High School in 1970 and was a veteran having served...

Scott R. Anderson

Scott R. Anderson

Apr 15, 2018

Scott Robert Anderson, 50, of Ashburn, VA, passed away on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at Inova Loudoun Hospital, Leesburg, VA.

The son of Jeffrey Scot and Beverly E. (McConnell) Anderson, he was born May 26, 1967 in Weymouth, MA.

Scott graduated from Granby Memorial High School, Granby, CT and from the University of Connecticut. He...

Lorna Gibson

Lorna Gibson

Apr 14, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Lorna Gibson of Atlanta, GA announces her passing at her home on Saturday, April 14, 2018, after a brief illness.  Lorna, also known as "Babe" was born January 9, 1955, in Latrobe Pennsylvania.   The daughter of Geneva (Eva) Williams and Earl Van Lawson.

Lorna grew...

Ronald J. Vance

Ronald J. Vance

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...

John Dale Sheffler

John Dale Sheffler

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.

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David E. Chaek

David E. Chaek

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...

Marcy Jo Trimble

Marcy Jo Trimble

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...

Helen L. Saunders

Helen L. Saunders

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,...

Robert J. Ammon

Robert J. Ammon

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...

Norma J. Bollinger

Norma J. Bollinger

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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Carol J. Frailey

Carol J. Frailey

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...

June E. Schmidt

June E. Schmidt

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...

Robert H. Morrison

Robert H. Morrison

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...

Anne I. Mekic

Anne I. Mekic

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...

Sara J. "Sally" Evans

Sara J. "Sally" Evans

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...

Margaret M. Jones

Margaret M. Jones

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....

Ronda J. Weinell

Ronda J. Weinell

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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Elton J. Smith

Elton J. Smith

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...

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