May 23, 2017

Ann Ione (Burkley) Rhea Crowe, 82, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Elmer Patrick Burkley, Sr. and Hannah Elizabeth (Irwin) Burkley, she was born July 14, 1934 in Bairdstown, PA (Derry Township).

Mrs. Crowe was a member of SS Simon...

May 13, 2017

Sarah Emma (Ritenour) McGraw, 94, passed away from this life into her heavenly home on Saturday, May 13, 2017. Sarah was a resident of Sheridan, WY for 14 years.

Sarah was the oldest of nine children born to C. Richard and Evelyn Mae (Nesbit) Ritenour. She was born September 27, 1922 in Fairfield Twp., PA.

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May 12, 2017

Clarence J. “Jim” Miller, 81 of Blairsville, PA (Brush Valley Twp.) passed away on Friday, May 12, 2017 at his home.

The son of Thomas F. and Mary Ellen (Prettyman) Miller, he was born December 20, 1935 in Robinson, PA.

Jim was a veteran of the US Navy.

Prior to his retirement from...

May 11, 2017

Velma Fay (Graham) Crawford, 85, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg, PA.

The daughter of Clyde and Nellie (Clawson) Graham, she was born August 19, 1931 in Torrance, PA.

Velma was an active and devoted member of The United Presbyterian Church, Blairsville. She served as...

May 9, 2017

William Kenneth Wisor, Sr., 69, of Blairsville, Pa passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

The son of William W. and Loretta L. (Kelly) Wisor, he was born November 26, 1947 in Indiana, PA.

Mr. Wisor graduated from Indiana High School in 1967...

May 7, 2017

Leroy Andrew Sulkosky, Sr., 78, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

The son of Zigmund A. and Catherine (Newhouse) Sulkosky, he was born May 11, 1938 in New Alexandria, PA.

Leroy was a member of Pleasant Valley Church of Christ, Indiana, PA.

Apr 22, 2017

Jenna Victoria Pahel, 24, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2017 in Swissvale, PA.

The daughter of Cynthia A. (Furey) Pahel, she was born October 24, 1992 in Latrobe, PA.

Jenna graduated from Blairsville High School in 2011 and had previously worked as a cashier at the Dollar Tree.

She...

Apr 9, 2017

James Thomas Compton, 81, of Indiana, PA passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2017 at Specialty Care, Johnstown, PA.

The son of Blaine L. and Mary E. (Monroe) Compton, he was born March 13, 1936 in Indiana, PA.

Mr. Compton graduated from Saltsburg High School in 1953, Kiski Prep in 1954 and from Penn State...

Apr 7, 2017

            Jay L. Little, Jr., 85, of Black Lick, PA passed away on Friday, April 7, 2017 at Lynn Haven Personal Care Home, Black Lick, PA.           The son of Jay L. Little, Sr. and Bertha (Bolen) Little, he was born June 29, 1931 in Conemaugh Twp., PA.           Mr. Little graduated from Elders Ridge High School in 1949 and attended IUP for...

Mar 31, 2017

Grace Elizabeth (Howard) Weinell, 94, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Friday, March 31, 2017 at the Keeper of the Flame, Blairsville, PA.

The daughter of George S. and Fannie W. (Kelly) Howard, she was born December 29, 1922 in Blacklick Twp., PA.

Mrs. Weinell graduated from Blairsville High School in 1940.

Mar 28, 2017

Magdalena S. (Mallari) Powell, 75, of Coral, PA passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at Hempfield Manor, Greensburg, PA.

The daughter of Domingo and Alejandra (Santos) Mallari, she was born July 6, 1941 in the Philippines.

Mrs. Powell was a very active member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, Coral site, where she...

Mar 22, 2017

Homer Turner McDowell, Jr., 82, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at Loyalhanna Care Center, Latrobe, PA.

The son of Homer T. McDowell, Sr. and Edith (Coy) McDowell, he was born October 29, 1934 in Heshbon, PA (Indiana County).

Homer was a member of Blairsville B.P.O.E.#406 and the F.O.E. #1488 and...

Mar 11, 2017

Katherine Agnes (Stipcak) Cribbs, 88, of Blairsville, PA passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Excela Hospital in Latrobe.

She was born April 24, 1928 in Palmertown, PA, the daughter of the late Martin and Anna (Kubick) Stipcak.  She was a member of...

Mar 9, 2017

Frances Lorraine (Lawson) Sandolfini, 69, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at the Beacon Ridge in Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Elmer and Orpha (Varner) Lawson, she was born June 7, 1947 in Blairsville, PA.

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Mar 9, 2017

Joann Jennie (Tedeschi) Moreno, 94, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at St. Mary Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Lansdale, PA. where she had resided for the past two years.

The daughter of Egildo and Albina (Gabelli) Tedeschi, she was born November 20, 1922...

Mar 4, 2017

Patricia Ann (Arnold) Houck, 53, of North Huntingdon, PA passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg, PA.

The daughter of James E. and Linda L. (Leaghty) Arnold, she was born March 15, 1963 in Altoona, PA.

Patty loved cross-stitch and baking, enjoyed doing things with her family and also...

Feb 21, 2017

Lee H. Hoover, 77, of Black Lick, PA passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at UPMC West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

The son of John and Lula (Craft) Hoover, he was born March 4, 1939 in Sykesville, PA.

Mr. Hoover owned Hoover’s Market, Black Lick for many years. He also worked as a butcher...

Feb 18, 2017

Velma Ruth “Orr” Stipcak, 85, of Palmertown, PA passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center in Indiana, PA.

The daughter of George and Helen (Kinter) Orr, she was born June 28, 1931 in Home, PA.

Ruth was known for her love of baking,...

Feb 17, 2017

Nick Joseph Sansonetti, 93, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Friday, February 17, 2017 at his home.

The son of Pacifico and Assunta (Fiocca) Sansonetti, he was born November 6, 1923 in Blairsville, PA.

Mr. Sansonetti was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville, where he sang in the men’s choir,...

Feb 16, 2017

            Charles J. Vatter, 88, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg, PA.           The son of Frank J. and Marie Anna Vatter, he was born August 14, 1928 in Pittsburgh, PA.           Chuck grew up in Baldwin Borough and worked at J & L Steel in Pittsburgh while still attending Baldwin High School. He...