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Ann Lezanic

Ann Lezanic

Jan 2, 2024

Ann Lezanic, 82, of Indiana, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, at the Communities of Indian Haven.

A daughter of the late Nicholas and Mary (Berezansky) Flanjack, Ann was born Dec. 1, 1941, in Dixonville. She was a 1959 graduate of Indiana High School and Seton Hill College with an early childhood certificate. She was a...

Richard E. Laughlin

Richard E. Laughlin

Dec 22, 2023

Richard Edward Laughlin, 73, of New Alexandria (Loyalhanna Twp.) died on Friday, December 22, 2023, in Murrysville Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, Murrysville, PA.

The son of Homer C. and Rosemary (Marron) Laughlin, he was born on May 7, 1950, in Latrobe, PA.

Rich was a veteran of the US Army and worked in the mining...

Anna A. Knarr

Anna A. Knarr

Dec 20, 2023

Anna Alberta Knarr, 102, of Blairsville, PA passed away at her daughter’s home surrounded by loving family on Wednesday, December 20, 2023.

The daughter of Peter and Mary (Dehaven) Knarr, she was born on February 17, 1921, in Bell Township, Clearfield County.

Anna was the youngest of nine children.  During WW II, she traveled daily...

Dennis James Clark

Dennis James Clark

Dec 15, 2023

Dennis James Clark, 68, of Blairsville, PA (West Wheatfield Twp.) passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023 at his home. The son of Raymond E. and Lucille (Defibaugh) Clark, he was born on September 19, 1955 in Indiana, PA. Dennis was a veteran of the US Army and worked for 23 years at Winchester Industries in Saltsburg until his retirement...

Thomas E. Risinger

Thomas E. Risinger

Dec 15, 2023

Thomas Eugene Risinger, 82, of Blairsville, PA (Burrell Twp.) joined the love of his life, Nellie Risinger, on Friday, December 15, 2023 in Independence Health System Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.

The son of Raymond and Edna (Cover) Risinger, he was born on September 3, 1941 in Homer City, PA.

Thomas graduated from Laura Lamar High...

Louis "Lou" T. Guella

Louis "Lou" T. Guella

Dec 14, 2023

Louis “Lou” T. Guella, 86, of Indiana, passed away Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, at his home.

A son of the late Ricco and Dolores (Arduini) Guella, he was born Aug. 16, 1937, in McIntyre.

Lou retired from Penelec, where he was a mechanic at the Conemaugh Generating Station. He was a member of One Hope...

Roxie A. Berzansky

Roxie A. Berzansky

Dec 10, 2023

Roxie Anne (Bence) Berzansky, 71, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023, in Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Harry J. and Betty J. (Thompson) Bence, she was born December 18, 1951, in Indiana, PA.

Roxie was a member of the SS Simon and Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville...

Anna M. (Eamigh) Henry

Anna M. (Eamigh) Henry

Dec 8, 2023

Anna Mary (Eamigh) Henry, 75 of Indiana, PA passed away Friday, December 8, 2023, at Beacon Ridge Skilled Care.

Born May 31, 1948, in Indiana, PA, she was the daughter of the late Donald C. and Theresa (Rice) Eamigh. Anna loved cooking, gardening, and canning her vegetables. She sold Avon for many years to her faithful customers....

Andrew "Andy" J. Arblaster

Andrew "Andy" J. Arblaster

Dec 7, 2023

Andrew John “Andy” Arblaster, 71, of Indiana, PA passed away on Thursday December 07, 2023, with his loving wife by his side.

The son of the late John William and Martha (Ewig) Arblaster, Andy was born February 17, 1952, in Greensburg, PA.

Andy was a graduate of Franklin Regional High School, Class of 1970 and...

Evelyn V. Myers

Evelyn V. Myers

Dec 6, 2023

Evelyn Virginia (Kitzmiller) Myers, 85, of Derry, PA passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, in Loyalhanna Care Center, Latrobe, PA.

The daughter of Riley and Lula (Aronhalt) Kitzmiller, she was born on November 24, 1938 in Blairsville, PA.

Evelyn graduated from United High School, Class of 1956.

She was a faithful member...

Marcella M. Taylor

Marcella M. Taylor

Dec 5, 2023

Marcella Marie (Hewitt) Taylor, 87, of Latrobe, PA passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at her home.

The daughter of James Edward and Georgianna L. (Smith) Hewitt, she was born on September 9, 1936 in Tunnelton, PA.

Marcella graduated from Saltsburg High School, Class of 1954.

Marcella loved her family and friends.  ...

Alberta M. Stewart

Alberta M. Stewart

Dec 4, 2023

Alberta “Babe” M. (Slupek) Stewart, 82, of Greensburg, passed away Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, at Forbes Hospital, Monroeville.

A daughter of the late Anthony and Alberta (Maruca) Slupek, she was born Aug. 31, 1941, in Kent, PA.

Babe was a 1959 graduate of Indiana High School. After almost 50 years, she retired from management at...

Dominick J. Aimino, Jr.

Dominick J. Aimino, Jr.

Dec 4, 2023

Dominick “Dom” J. Aimino, Jr., 91, of DuBois, passed away Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

A son of Dominick and Helen (Bish) Aimino, Sr., he was born August 29, 1932, in Gray, Somerset County.

Dom grew up in Corsica, where he attended Corsica Union Grade School. He graduated from Clarion Limestone...

Ronnie Lee Cox

Ronnie Lee Cox

Dec 3, 2023

Ronnie Lee Cox, 71, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday December 03, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Diane W. (Wells) Cox, whom he married on June 27, 1981.

Born on November 27, 1952 in Burlington, Iowa, Ronnie was the son of the late Walter L. and Claudia (Tucker)...

Mary L. "Mary Lou" Thompson

Mary L. "Mary Lou" Thompson

Nov 28, 2023

Mary Louisa "Mary Lou" Thompson, 89, of Home, formerly of Indiana, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, at Crystal Waters Personal Care Home.

A daughter of the late James Harold and Margaret Louisa (McCrea) Gibson, she was born April 24, 1934, in Indiana. Mary graduated from Blairsville High School in 1952 and was a member of Bethel...

Lucille "Lucy" A. (Short) Gallo

Lucille "Lucy" A. (Short) Gallo

Nov 28, 2023

Lucille “Lucy” Ann Gallo, 94, of Indiana, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, at the Indiana Regional Medical Center.

She was born April 20, 1929, in Indiana, the daughter of the late Norris and Bessie (Peace) Short. Lucy was a full-time housewife and mother who was dedicated to her family. She was an excellent cook and seamstress...

Barbara B. Mack

Barbara B. Mack

Nov 28, 2023

Barbara B. Mack, of Indiana, died on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, at St. Andrew’s Village.

She was born on Feb. 20, 1927, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, UT, as the daughter of Dr. Charles Bishop Beymer and Sybil Rowena Clara Jellison Beymer.

At two years of age, Barbara and her family moved...

John A. Zemba

John A. Zemba

Nov 27, 2023

John Anthony Zemba, 81, of Black Lick, PA passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023 at his home.

The son of John J. and Mildred D. (Connico) Zemba, he was born on September 27, 1942 in Salem Twp., Westmoreland County, PA.

John worked in the coal mines until his retirement.

He was a...

Albert Bullaro

Albert Bullaro

Nov 25, 2023

Albert Bullaro, 83, of Hillsdale, passed away Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, at Embassy of Hillsdale Park. He was born May 4, 1940, in Sicily, Italy.

Following graduation in Italy, Albert set out for America at the age of 17 and found his calling working in construction. He was raised in the Catholic faith.

Friends will...

Mary Ellen Gill

Mary Ellen Gill

Nov 25, 2023

Mary Ellen Gill, 83 of Bealeton,VA passed away on November 25, 2023 with her family at her side.

She was born November 20, 1940 in Burrell Township, Indiana, PA to the late George E. Jones Sr, and Georgia M. Gill Jones.

She graduated from Blairsville Joint High School in 1958 and Robert Morris School (Secretarial...

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