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Edward M. Hankinson

Edward M. Hankinson

May 30, 2016

Edward Morris Hankinson, 72, of Saltsburg, PA (Conemaugh Twp.) passed away on, Monday, May 30, 2016 at his home.

The son of Walter J. and Margaret L. (Lawson) Hankinson, he was born March 3, 1944 in Ebensburg, PA.

Ed graduated from Blairsville High...

Harold G. Dunmire, Sr.

Harold G. Dunmire, Sr.

May 29, 2016

Harold George “Nutsy” Dunmire, Sr., 76, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2016 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

The son of Thomas E. and Erma E. (Lawson) Dunmire, he was born September 24, 1939 in Indiana, PA.

Nutsy worked...

Robert W. Gorton, Sr.

Robert W. Gorton, Sr.

May 26, 2016

Robert Wendell Gorton, Sr., 79, of Saltsburg, PA (Conemaugh Twp.) passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at his home.

The son of Wendell R. and Hazel R. (McCurdy) Gorton, he was born May 25, 1937 in Black Lick, PA.

Mr. Gorton graduated...

Calvin G. Foust

Calvin G. Foust

May 22, 2016

Calvin G. Foust, 90, of North Huntingdon, PA passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2016 at the Walden’s View Senior Care, North Huntingdon, PA.

The son of Lawrence P. and Helena (Littell) Foust, he was born November 2, 1925 in Campbells Mill, PA.

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Arthur M. Baker

Arthur M. Baker

May 5, 2016

            Arthur Melvin Baker, 85, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2016 at ManorCare Health Services, Monroeville, PA.           A lifelong Blairsville resident, he was born June 10, 1930, one of eleven children of Joseph and Katherine (Griffith) Baker of Ranson Ave., Blairsville.           Mr. Baker was a member of St. Joseph Church, Derry, PA.           He was an avid car...

Cheryl L. Williams

Cheryl L. Williams

Apr 23, 2016

Cheryl L. (Edwards) Williams, 56, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at her home.

The daughter of Benjamin and Cora B. (Smith) Edwards, she was born February 19, 1960 in Pittsburgh, PA.

Cheryl was a member of Victory Christian...

Jeffrey K. Pittard

Jeffrey K. Pittard

Apr 10, 2016

Jeffrey K. Pittard, 43, of Indiana, PA, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at his home.

The son of Thomas J. Pittard and Linda L. (Lindsey) Risinger, he was born April 1, 1973 in McKeesport, PA.

Jeff graduated from Blairsville High School...

John J. Kovach

John J. Kovach

Apr 4, 2016

John Joseph Kovach, 69, of Latrobe, PA, formerly of Blairsville, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2016 at Latrobe Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Latrobe.

The son of Steve and Anna M. (Denkovich) Kovach, he was born July 22, 1946 in Brenizer, PA.

John...

Evelyn E. Palmer

Evelyn E. Palmer

Apr 4, 2016

Evelyn Erma “Dovi” (Markel) Palmer, 84, of Latrobe, PA, formerly of Blairsville, passed away on Monday night, April 4, 2016 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg, PA.

The daughter of Lawrence W. and Bessie L. (Barto) Markel, she was born in Bradley Junction, PA on...

Anna T. Ball

Anna T. Ball

Apr 1, 2016

Anna T. (Kroll) Ball, 86, of Aultman, PA passed away on Friday, April 1, 2016 at Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville, PA.

The daughter of John and Anna (Bayerlein) Kroll, she was born March 21, 1930 in Pittsburgh.

Mrs. Ball worked for Season-All Industries,...

Melissa D. Jennings

Melissa D. Jennings

Mar 31, 2016

Melissa Dyann Jennings, 46, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2016 at the home of her Aunt Nancy Jennings.

The daughter of George Thomas Jennings and Diane (McConnaughey) Jennings Hershberger, she was born July 24, 1969 in Latrobe, PA.

Melissa...

Stephen C. Stoklosa, Jr.

Stephen C. Stoklosa, Jr.

Mar 21, 2016

Stephen C. Stoklosa, Jr., 70, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Monday, March 21, 2016 at his home.

The son of Stephen C. Stoklosa, Sr. and Catherine (Palgutta) Stoklosa, he was born June 1, 1945 in McKeesport, PA.

Steve was a member of...

Gary S. Frederick, Sr.

Gary S. Frederick, Sr.

Mar 19, 2016

Gary S. Frederick, Sr., 61, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at his home.

The son of James and Dorothy (Milka) Frederick, he was born August 1, 1954 in Pittsburgh, PA.

Gary loved his computer repair business.

Duane L. Eaton

Duane L. Eaton

Mar 17, 2016

Duane L. “Slim” Eaton, 80, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at Beacon Ridge, Indiana, PA.

The son of Willard K. and Rethal (Strode) Eaton, he was born November 19, 1935 in Denver, CO.

Mr. Eaton was a veteran...

Jimmy R. Prince

Jimmy R. Prince

Mar 17, 2016

J immy R. Prince, 78, of Blairsville, PA (Burrell Twp.) passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at Country Living Personal Care Home, Blairsville, PA.

The son of Donathan S. and Bessie L. (Newton) Prince, he was born March 17, 1938 in Rogersville,...

Michael D. Topeka

Michael D. Topeka

Mar 13, 2016

Michael Dennis Topeka, 24, of Homer City, PA passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2016 at his home.

The son of Richard D. and Shari L. (Guile) Topeka, he was born May 13, 1991 in Indiana, PA.

Michael graduated from Homer Center High...

Sarah J. "Sally" Howard

Sarah J. "Sally" Howard

Mar 4, 2016

Sarah J. “Sally” (Guiher) Howard, 91, of Blairsville, Pa passed away on Friday, March 4, 2016 at her home.

Sally was born May 16, 1924 and was raised by Murray and Laura (Guiher) Spencer.

She was co-owner, with her husband, H.T., of Howard’s...

Emil S. Grejtak

Emil S. Grejtak

Mar 4, 2016

Emil Stephen Grejtak, 87, of Black Lick, PA passed away on Friday, March 4, 2016 at Lynn Haven Personal Care, Black Lick, PA.

The son of Stephen and Anna (Sromko) Grejtak, he was born February 14, 1929 in Bradenville, PA.

Mr. Grejtak was...

G. Thomas Jack

G. Thomas Jack

Mar 2, 2016

G. Thomas “Tom” Jack, 73, of Export, PA, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at Golden Living Nursing Home, Murrysville, PA.           The son of Harold and Helen (Bowser) Jack, he was born April 10, 1942 in Kittanning, PA.           He graduated from Kittanning High School, attended Muskingum College in Ohio and graduated from Robert Morris College, Pittsburgh.           Tom owned Fox’s...

Geneva G. Shabella

Geneva G. Shabella

Feb 25, 2016

Geneva G. (Bailey) Shabella, 90, of Indiana, PA, formerly of Blairsville, PA, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at St. Andrew’s Village, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Alijah and Geneva (Briegle) Bailey, she was born November 20, 1925 in Smithton, PA.

Mrs....

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