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...

Feb 7, 2017

Jon Jacob Hummel, Sr., 68 of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The son of Jacob S. and Ruth T. (Hoyman) Hummel, he was born January 20, 1949 in Pittsburgh, PA.

Jon was a US Army veteran having served two tours in Vietnam and worked...

Feb 1, 2017

Elaine M. (Mittermeier) Jones, 79, of Julian, PA (formerly of Blairsville, PA) passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at the Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College, PA.

The daughter of John and Angela (Finnigan) Mittermeier, she was born November 13, 1937 in Pittsburgh, PA.

Mrs. Jones was a former member of the Blairsville United...

Jan 31, 2017

Dennis W. “Wiley” Marsh, 59, of Blairsville, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017 at his home. The son of Jesse R. and Lillian V. (Boring) Marsh, he was born November 2nd, 1957 in Latrobe, PA Dennis Wayne Marsh, known as Wiley to his friends and family, Dad to his daughters and son, and Pappy...

Jan 31, 2017

Chester Daniel Jones, 94, of Josephine, PA passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at his home.

The son of James M. and Nora E. (Williams) Jones, he was born August 25, 1922 in Burrell Twp., PA.

Mr. Jones was a member of the Wesleyan Methodist Church, Indiana, PA.

He loved...

Jan 27, 2017

Theodore Thomas Joyce, 76, of Pittsburgh, PA passed away on Friday, January 27, 2017 at UPMC McKeesport Hospital, McKeesport, PA.

The son of Richard P. and Edith (Rhoades) Joyce, he was born June 12, 1940 in Mount Pleasant, PA.

Mr. Joyce was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Pittsburgh, PA.

Jan 24, 2017

Joseph G. Jewart, 94, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at Beacon Ridge, Indiana, PA.

The son of Charles G. and Nettie (Ferguson) Jewart, he was born April 13, 1922 in New Bethlehem, PA.

Mr. Jewart was a member of the First United Methodist Church,...

Jan 23, 2017

Timothy James McDonald, 26, of Homer City, PA passed away on Monday, January 23, 2017 at his home.

The son of Timothy L. McDonald and Robin L. (Ferrell) Porter, he was born March 15, 1990 in Latrobe, PA.

He played football and wrestled at Indiana High School. Tim graduated from Derry Area High School in...

Jan 15, 2017

Dale Robert “Sam” McIntire, 63 of Blairsville, PA passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2017 at his home. After the death of the love of his life, Wanda, on October 7, 2016, Sam lost his will to live.

The son of Robert and Irene (Bernard) McIntire, he was born September 20, 1953 in...

Jan 7, 2017

Helen L. Johnson, 88, Lebanon, PA. formerly of Blairsville, died January 7, 2017, at Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon.

She was born Jan. 5, 1929, in Jerome, Pa, daughter of the late Alexander and Alice (Malukewiecz) Vancavage.

Preceded in death by husband Donald on February 12, 2007, whom she...

Jan 6, 2017

Frank Anthony Mase, Jr. 84, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Friday, January 6, 2017 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg, PA.

The son of Frank A. Mase, Sr. and Kunsie (Darazio) Mase, he was born June 17, 1932 in Latrobe, PA.

Frank was a very active member of...

Jan 1, 2017

Rebecca Agnes (Bowers) Shank, 63, of Blairsville, PA (Burrell Twp.) passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2017 at her home.

The daughter of John M. and Helen E. (Hutchison) Bowers, she was born in Benzinger Township, Elk County, PA.

Mrs. Shank worked in car sales.

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Dec 22, 2016

Annis (Smith) Ringler, 93, of Blairsville, PA was born May 23, 1923 and died December 22, 2016.

And in her words:

I was born in Blairsville to CLT and Katharine (King) Smith, grew up on Brown Street, graduated from Penn State, married Jack Ringler and...

Dec 21, 2016

Joseph Edward Fircetz, 72, of Black Lick, PA passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at his home.

The son of Joseph E. Fircetz and Anna (Matrunic) Fircetz, he was born April 3, 1944 in Wilpen, PA.

Mr. Fircetz worked in construction and was a veteran of the Army....

Dec 18, 2016

Ann Louise Little, nee’ Ault, 78, of Blairsville, Pennsylvania, passed on to be with the Lord, on Sunday, December 18, 2016.  Ann was born May 25, 1938, in Derry, Pennsylvan­ia, to Dorothy (Allison) Ault and Clarence Herbert Ault, both deceased.  Ann is survived by a sister Yvonne Tisa, of New Jersey; and brothers, Michael (Jill)...

Dec 14, 2016

Florabelle (Beppler) Pezzi, 82, of Blairsville, PA, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of William Beppler and Goldie Jane (Winkleman) Beppler Salva, she was born July 27, 1934 in Buffington Twp., Indiana Co., PA.

Mrs. Pezzi was a...

Dec 11, 2016

Mary Irene Funk, 43, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2016 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

The daughter of Dennis W. Funk and Marilyn K. (Cochran) Funk Bruner, she was born July 27, 1973 in Indiana, PA.

Mary graduated from Homer Center High School in...

Dec 6, 2016

Frank Anthony Brozick, Jr., 86, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at the Keeper of the Flame, Blairsville, PA.

The son of Frank A. Brozick, Sr. and Stella (Sulkosky) Brozick, he was born May 13, 1930 in Bairdstown, PA.

Mr. Brozick was a member of...

Dec 5, 2016

Dorothy Jean (Moore) Taylor, 83, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Monday, December 5, 2016 at the home of her daughter, Bonnie Conigliaro.

The daughter of William H. and Mary E. (Ewing) Moore, she was born November 12, 1933 in Black Lick, PA.

Mrs. Taylor worked as a nurse’s...

Nov 29, 2016

Harvey Albert Wright, 78, of Clarksburg, PA, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

The son of John E. and Edna P. (Orr) Wright, he was born April 13, 1938 in Pittsburgh, PA.

Harvey graduated from Elders Ridge High School in...