Jan 2, 2018

Sharon G. (McLaughlin) Eicher, 71, of Pittsburgh, PA passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 in Jefferson Hospital, Jefferson Hills, PA.

The daughter of Raymond and Virginia (Fletcher) Apryasz, she was born July 31, 1946 in Blairsville, PA.

Sharon graduated from Blairsville High School in 1964.

Surviving are her son, Darren Eicher (Bethani)...

Jan 1, 2018

Robert Wayne Goodlin, Sr., 91, of Blairsville, PA (Blacklick Twp.) passed away on Monday, January 1, 2018 at the home of his daughter, Vickie Shaffer, with whom he lived the last 15 years.

The son of Harry D. and Elsie (Cobes) Goodlin, he was born September 23, 1926 in Brenizer, PA.

Mr. Goodlin...

Dec 30, 2017

Blair Edward Fisher, 57, of Crestview, FL, was in a car accident that took his life, Saturday, December 30, 2017.

The son of Blair and Mary Ellen (Dunmire) Fisher, he was born May 25, 1960 in England.

Blair graduated from Blairsville High School in 1978 and retired from the Air Force as a technical sergeant...

Dec 24, 2017

John Charles Patterson, 77, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2017 in St. Andrew’s Village, Indiana, PA.

The son of Charles J. and Mary Bell (Fitzsimons) Patterson, he was born July 1, 1940 in New Kensington, PA.

John lived and worked on the family farm in Blacklick Twp. most of his life....

Dec 23, 2017

Veronica (Sisko) Mrenko, 97, of Coral, PA passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2017 in the Communities at Indian Haven, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Simon and Veronica (Mikula) Sisko, she was born July 26, 1920 in Rossiter, PA.

Mrs. Mrenko was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, Coral.

Her...

Dec 23, 2017

Frank Joseph Lukcik, 87, of Blairsville, PA (Blacklick Twp.) passed away peacefully on December 23, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family.

The son of Martin and Maria (Sedmak) Lukcik, he was born January 6, 1930 in Blacklick Twp., Indiana Co., PA.

Frank attended grade school at Mahan School in Blacklick Twp. and secondary...

Dec 18, 2017

Carla Jean (Rager) Castaldo, 50, of Robinson, PA passed away on Monday, December 18, 2017 in West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

The daughter of Donald and Helen (Hullenbaugh) Rager, she was born August 4, 1967 in Indiana, PA.

Carla loved animals and loved working at Kencove, Blairsville, for the past 17 years.

Surviving...

Dec 18, 2017

Edward Arthur Gordish, 84, of Blairsville, PA (Blacklick Twp.) passed away on Monday, December 18, 2017 at Beacon Ridge, Indiana, PA.

The son of Theodore E. and Julia (Toldi) Gordish, he was born August 30, 1933 in Iselin, PA.

He was a veteran of the US Air Force, having served in the Korean War. Prior...

Dec 15, 2017

Bernice (Williams) Stevens, 87, of Blairsville, PA (Brenizer) passed away on Friday, December 15, 2017 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

The daughter of Crawford Williams, Sr. and Charlie Mae (Harris) Williams, she was born July 30, 1930 in Cokeville, PA.

Mrs. Stevens worked at Torrance State Hospital for 23 years, retiring in 1989.

Dec 14, 2017

James Joseph Joyce, Sr., 83, of Josephine, PA passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The son of Richard P. and Edith (Rhoades) Joyce, he was born August 21, 1934 in Mt. Pleasant, PA.

Mr. Joyce was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, Coral...

Dec 2, 2017

John Thomas Marron, Jr., 90, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at his home surrounded by loved ones.

The son of John T. Marron, Sr. and Margaret (Devers) Marron, he was born September 22, 1927 in Derry Twp., Westmoreland Co., PA.

Mr. Marron was an active member...

Nov 28, 2017

Phyllis M. Jewart, 98, of Blairsville, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at Beacon Ridge in Indiana, PA.

The daughter of James R. and Ruth (Henry) Males, Phyllis was born on October 25, 1919, near Sligo, PA.

Phyllis was a homemaker and worked as a beautician prior to her...

Nov 25, 2017

Charles Raymond Stoner, 60, of Robinson, PA passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, PA.

The son of Harry and Helen L. (Ganoe) Stoner, he was born November 21, 1957 in Jefferson, Missouri.

Mr. Stoner was self-employed in the scrap metal business.

He liked working and being...

Nov 22, 2017

West Anderson Reed, Jr., 86, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at St. Andrew’s Village, Indiana, PA.

The son of West Anderson Reed, Sr. and Anna M. (Anderson) Reed, he was born March 22, 1931 in Pittsburgh, PA.

West owned Reed’s Sunoco in Latrobe for many years, retiring in October 1996...

Nov 6, 2017

              David Lawrence Pandullo, 82, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Monday, November 6, 2017 at his home.           The son of Samuel A. and Goldie (Shaffer) Pandullo, he was born April 5, 1935 in Avonmore, PA.           Dave worked at Torrance State Hospital as a LPN for thirty-three and a half years, retiring in 1985.           He had enjoyed traveling with his wife,...

Nov 5, 2017

Stanley Devoe Horrell, 85, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2017 at his home.

The son of John E. and Matilda M. (McGinity) Horrell, he was born September 22, 1932 in Strangford, PA.

Mr. Horrell was a veteran of the Marine Corps, having served in the Korean War.

He worked...

Nov 4, 2017

Dorothy Marie (Reynolds) Miller, 81, of Blairsville, PA (Blacklick Twp.) passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at her home.

The daughter of William and Katherine (Zerfoss) Reynolds, she was born August 26, 1936 in Blacklick Twp., PA (Indiana Co.).

A private visitation was held at the Shoemaker Funeral Home, Inc., 49 N. Walnut St.,...

Nov 2, 2017

Richard Scott Piantine, 47, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at his home.

The son of Richard K. and Nicole J. (Horner) Piantine, he was born May 22, 1970 in Latrobe, PA.

Richard graduated from Derry Area High School in 1988 and worked as a union carpenter for 21...

Nov 2, 2017

Mark Anthony Kocsis, 51, of Blairsville, PA, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The son of Michael J. and Barbara J. (Nader) Kocsis, he was born May 6, 1966 in Jeannette, PA.

He worked as a carpenter.

There will be no visitation or funeral...

Oct 28, 2017

Mary Jane (Cramer) Clawson, 75, of Blairsville, PA, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at her home.

The daughter, Samuel B. Cramer, Sr. and Mary Frances (Swasy) Cramer, she was born May 23, 1942 in Blacklick Twp., PA.

Mary Jane graduated from Blairsville High School in 1960. She worked at Fours Sewing Factory, Blairsville,...