Aug 12, 2024

Robert Edward Nakles, 77, of Sterling, VA, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024. Beloved wife of four years to Sheila (Shanholtz) Nakles, and 42 years to Jane (Konieczny) Nakles; son of the late Edward and Alice (Joseph) Nakles; loving father of Michael Nakles of Redmond, WA, Jessica (Seth) Blanchard of Falls Church, VA and Rebecca (Christopher) Taylor of San...

Aug 11, 2024

MaryLou (Findley) Shirley, 84, of Indiana, passed away, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024, at her home.

A daughter of the late John S. “Jack” and Velma (Mervine) Findley, MaryLou was born Feb. 5, 1940, in Johnstown.

MaryLou attended Brush Valley United Methodist Church and was active in their events until disabilities confined her to home.

She was a graduate of Indiana High School. Like...

Aug 3, 2024

Patricia “Pat” O. Lassick, 80, of Indiana, passed away Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at Communities at Indian Haven.

A daughter of the late Merle D. and Odessa M. (Isenberg) Carney, she was born July 27, 1944, in Indiana.

Pat was a graduate of Indiana High School. She was a homemaker and loved cooking for her...

Aug 1, 2024

Walter L. “Joe” Houser, 78, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

The son of Walter N. and Caroline R. (Resides) Houser, he was born December 2, 1945, in Pittsburgh, PA.

Joe was a graduate of Blairsville High School, Class of 1963 and a...

Jul 29, 2024

Ralph McKay Lytle III, 80, of Naples, FL, died Monday July 29, 2024. He was the son of Ralph McKay Lytle, Jr. and Jane McQuilkin Lytle. Ralph was born March 4, 1944 in Rockford, IL where his father was stationed during WW II and lived most of his life in Indiana, PA before moving to Florida where he resided...

Jul 24, 2024

Barry David Kestenbaum, 73, of Indiana, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Embassy at Hillsdale.

The son of the late Leonard and Celia (Ruben) Kestenbaum, Barry was born Nov. 8, 1950, in Bronx, NY.

Barry was a member of the Beth Shalom Synagogue in Johnstown. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army...

Jul 23, 2024

Mary Esther (Malnofski) Lyons, 83, of Blairsville, PA died on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Westmoreland Manor, Greensburg, PA.

The daughter of Louis and Albina (Sistek) Malnofski, she was born on November 4, 1940, in Truxall, Bell Twp., PA.

Mary was a graduate of Derry High School, Class of 1959 and worked at Blairsville Machine...

Jul 19, 2024

Lawrence Lewis Wallace, 93, of Marion Center (Rayne Twp.), passed away Friday, July 19, 2024, at his home.

A son of the late Carl C. and Mary Helen (Shields) Wallace, he was born Oct. 28, 1930, in Washington Twp.

Lawrence graduated from Marion Center Area High School, Class of 1949. Shortly after, he also took...

Jul 19, 2024

Clair Richard Quick, Sr., 86, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024, in Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.

The son of Clair B. and Geraldine M. (Fink) Quick, he was born December 26, 1937, in Robinson, PA.

Richard was a veteran of the US Army serving in the Korean War.  He...

Jul 16, 2024

Martha Jane (McCormick) Coleman, 86, of Brush Valley Township, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at her home.

The daughter of R. Edward (Ed) “R.E.” and Sara Edna (Auld) McCormick, Jane was born May 31, 1938, in Brush Valley Township.

Jane received a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She was very proud of...

Jul 15, 2024

Carol L. Burkley, 76, of Black Lick, passed away Monday, July 15, 2024, at Lynn Haven Personal Care Home in Black Lick.

A daughter of Luther and Doris Mae (McQuillan) Cobb, she was born Dec. 14, 1947, in Oil City.

Carol was graduate of Indiana High School and was retired from BiLo Foods. She enjoyed...

Jul 14, 2024

Ruth Kathryn (Reid) Reeger, 91, of New Florence (East Wheatfield Twp.), PA died on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at her home.

The daughter of James T. and Ruth H. (Greene) Reid, she was born on February 12, 1933, in Homer City, PA.

She loved crocheting, playing board games and cooking for friends and family, traveling,...

Jul 10, 2024

Donna Mae Carnahan, 76, of Coral, PA (Center Twp.) passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at her home.

The daughter of Clifford and Laura (Ginter) Carnahan, she was born on August 2, 1947, in Indiana, PA.

Donna graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1965 and Westmoreland County Community College with an associates degree.  ...

Jul 9, 2024

Nancy Jane (Smith) McAfoose, 86, of Indiana, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at her home.

A daughter of the late Carl L. and Zula (Henry) Smith, she was born June 26, 1938, in Indiana.

Nancy graduated National Honor Society from Indiana High School in 1956. She...

Jul 6, 2024

Ethan Downie Osterhout, 35, of Indiana passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024.

A son of Karl E. Osterhout and Alison J. Downie, he was born Aug. 6, 1988, in Pittsburgh.

Ethan relished being a Pittsburgher, even while he lived in Georgia for several years after graduating from Towson University. He had lived in Indiana since...

Jun 30, 2024

Isabel R. (Watson) Randall, 81, of Lakeland, Fla., passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024, at Heritage Grove at Indiana.

A daughter of the late Carl and Dorothy (Beir) Watson, she was born Oct. 29, 1942, in Creekside.

Isabel was a graduate of Marion Center High School. For 25 years, she was an administrative assistant with...

Jun 29, 2024

Ian Daniel Latinette, 48, of Blairsville, PA (Burrell Twp.) passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at home with his loving father by his side.

The son of William and Sue (Hahn) Latinette, he was born November 15, 1975, in St. Louis, Missouri.

Ian graduated from PA Homeschoolers, Class of 1992.  In his spare time,...

Jun 27, 2024

Janet Mae (McKee) Walker, 85, of Torrance, PA died on Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Redstone Highlands, Greensburg, PA.

The daughter of Robert T. and Edith E. (Bost) McKee, she was born on November 19, 1938, in Torrance, PA.

Janet was a graduate of Derry High School, Class of 1956.

She enjoyed needle...

Jun 27, 2024

Allen Thomas Fisher, Jr., 53, of Bolivar, PA died on Thursday, June 27, 2024, in West Wheatfield Township as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

The son of Allen T. Fisher, Sr. and Terry (Dixon) Karras, he was born February 7, 1971, in Baltimore, Maryland.

Allen attended vocational school to become a...

Jun 25, 2024

Vicki Lynn Ruddock, 72, of Indiana, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at her home.

Daughter of Alton T. and Roene (Shaffer) Ruddock, she was born Oct. 28, 1951, in Indiana.

Vicki graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with both undergraduate and master’s degrees and pursued a career in Journalism, working for both the Indiana...