Feb 9, 2024

Rev. Burton J. Adiska, 88, of Towanda, PA, formerly of Blairsville, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024, at the home of his son, David.

The son of Harold J. and Maxine N. (Young) Adiska, he was born February 18, 1935, in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

Rev. Adiska was raised in Ypsilanti, Michigan and graduated from Lincoln...

Feb 5, 2024

Norman Joseph Murphy, 86, of Blairsville, passed away on Monday February 5, 2024, at the Willow Fork Special Care Center in Katy, TX.

Born in Munster, PA on December 4, 1937, Norm was the son of the late Leo and Esther (Krug) Murphy. A graduate of Cresson Joint High School, his fondest memories were of his coaches,...

Feb 3, 2024

Francis Michael “Frank” Shurina, Sr., 77, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at St. Andrew’s Village, Indiana, PA.

The son of Francis J. and Mary (Strbak) Shurina, he was born September 25, 1946, in Latrobe, PA.

Frank graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1964.  He worked at Westinghouse Specialty Metals...

Feb 2, 2024

Jackie Peak Shaffer, 63, of Homer City, was called home on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024.

The daughter of Dorothy Mae and William Jasper Peak, she was born Oct. 1, 1960, in Indiana.

For most of her life, Jackie lived in Indiana, outside of the time she spent living in Pittsburgh for nearly 10 years. She...

Jan 30, 2024

Frank Richard Prola, 73, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at his home.

The son of Victor R. and Julia (Flasick) Prola, he was born December 5, 1950, in Indiana, PA.

Frank graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1968 and was a veteran of the United States Air Force.  In...

Jan 28, 2024

June Marie Morgan Edgar, 60, of Indiana, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024, at Indiana Regional Medical Center with her family by her side.

June is one of five sisters and three brothers of the late Richard and Margaret (Wiley) Morgan, born on March 10, 1963, in Waynesburg.

June graduated from Waynesburg Central High...

Jan 27, 2024

Logan William Campbell, 26, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at his home.

The son of Jeffrey L. and Donna Mae (Turberville) Campbell, he was born on March 27, 1997 in Pittsburgh, PA.

Logan was a member of the Grace Independent Baptist Church, Shelocta, PA.  He loved being around the farm...

Jan 25, 2024

Laura Mae (Frankhauser) Bumbera, 60, of Central City, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, at her son’s home.

The daughter of Anthony Frankhauser, Jr. and Marie R. (Byers) Frankhauser, she was born April 19, 1963, in Indiana.

Laura was a homemaker. She loved playing with her dogs, being outdoors, coloring and spending time with...

Jan 25, 2024

On Thursday, January 25, 2024, Barbara Foye Bender, 77 of Blairsville, PA peacefully passed away.

Barbara loved spending time with her family and friends and loved taking care of everyone.

Barbara was born in Indiana, PA to Melvin and Irene Foye on January 16, 1947. Barbara graduated from Laura Lamar High School, Homer City, PA...

Jan 23, 2024

Irving George Lindsey, 78, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at Hempfield Manor, Greensburg, PA.

He was born on October 7, 1945 in Philadelphia, PA.

Irving was a graduate of Hollidaysburg High School, Class of 1963 and a veteran of the US Army serving in the Vietnam War.

Retiring...

Jan 22, 2024

George L. Barto, 79, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024 at St. Andrew’s Village, Indiana, PA.

The son of George and Mary (Medvetz) Barto, he was born on September 14, 1944 in Apollo, PA, the youngest of six children.

George graduated from Laura Lamar High School, Class of 1962.  He proudly...

Jan 21, 2024

Veida Lida (McHenry) Dahlin, 100, of Indiana, passed away Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

A daughter of the late Herbert L. and Emma J. (Groat) McHenry, Veida was born Nov. 9, 1923, in Indiana.

Veida was dedicated to God. For many years she was a member of Grove Chapel Lutheran Church,...

Jan 21, 2024

Ethel Grace (Longenecker) Bukosky, 93, of Blairsville, PA passed away with her loving son by her side on Sunday, January 21, 2024, in the Communities of Indian Haven, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Harry W. and Goldie Mae (Bowers) Longenecker, she was born May 21, 1930, in Grafton, PA (Burrell Twp.).

Ethel graduated from Blairsville...

Jan 21, 2024

Lawrence Joseph Bumbera Jr., 79, of Central City, PA (Somerset County) passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at his home.

The son of Lawrence J. Bumbera, Sr. and Margaret Bumbera, he was born on December 10, 1944 in Pittsburgh, PA.

Lawrence enjoyed camping and fishing.

Surviving is his wife of 34 years,...

Jan 17, 2024

Floyd James Gray, 76, of Shelocta, passed away on Wednesday January 17, 2024 at his home.

Born on January 30, 1947 in Indiana, Floyd was the son of the late Joseph Clements and Nora Alverda (Helman) Gray.

A 1965 graduate of Marion Center High School, Mr. Gray proudly served his country in the US Army...

Jan 12, 2024

Dorothy “Dot” Krolick, 81, of Indiana, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 12, 2024, at the Communities at Indian Haven, with her loving daughters by her side.

A daughter of Peter and Susan (Zapotocky) Petras, Dot was born January 20, 1942, in Johnson City, NY, a suburb of Binghamton.

Dot graduated from Clymer/Penns Manor Joint...

Jan 7, 2024

Jack R. Rivett, 79, of Penn Run, passed away peacefully Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, at his home, with his loving wife by his side.

A son of the late Jack R. and Dorothy A. (Trout) Rivett, he was born Aug. 24, 1944, in Strongstown.

Jack proudly served his country in the Unites State Air Force...

Jan 5, 2024

Analene Carol (Rodgers) Smathers, 75, of Indiana, PA passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024, in Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Henry and Virginia (Starry) Rodgers, she was born March 5, 1948, in Latrobe, PA. Analene devoted her life to raising her five children. She owned and operated Carol’s Beauty Salon in Strongstown...

Jan 5, 2024

Michele Lynn (Piper) Blattenberger, 64, of Black Lick, PA died on Friday, January 5, 2024, at Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Clair and Faye (Bennett) Piper, she was born on May 25, 1959, in Indiana, PA.

Michele loved spending time with her family.

Surviving is...

Jan 4, 2024

Ronald Lee Hill, Sr., 81, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at his home.

The son of Floyd and Pearl (Goodwin) Hill, he was born on September 1, 1942 in Indiana, PA.

Ron was a veteran of the US Navy and was a self-employed painter for many years until...