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Wilbert A. Shaffer

Wilbert A. Shaffer

Jan 4, 2014

Wilbert Alvin Shaffer, 90, of Black Lick, PA passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2014 at Countryside Convalescent Home, Mercer, PA. The son of Roy and Margaret (Neely) Shaffer, he was born February 21, 1923 in Black Lick, PA. Mr. Shaffer lived most of his life in Black Lick and was a member of the Black Lick United Methodist Church,...

Patricia Shebbick

Patricia Shebbick

Jan 2, 2014

Patricia "Pat" (Franko) Shebbick, 79, of Black Lick, PA passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2014 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA. The daughter of Michael and Julia Franko, she was born May 19, 1934 in Cleveland, OH. Mrs. Shebbick was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, Coral site. She loved to go to Atlantic City,...

Catherine C. Hedges

Catherine C. Hedges

Jan 2, 2014

Catherine Carol (Neely) Hedges, 80, of New Florence, PA passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2014 in the Communities at Indian Haven, Indiana, PA. The daughter of Elmer and Louise E. (Lieapold) Neely, she was born December 6, 1933 in Johnstown, PA. Mrs. Hedges worked as a secretary for Neely's Plumbing and Electrical, Armagh, and also worked as a custodian...

Diana L. Cornman

Diana L. Cornman

Dec 23, 2013

Diana L. (McConnell) Cornman, 59, of Clarksburg, PA passed away on Monday, December 23, 2013 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA. A daughter of Vernon A. and Adelaide (Platt) McConnell, she was born September 28, 1954 in Latrobe, PA. Diana graduated from Blairsville High School and was a member of the First Assembly of God, Blairsville. She enjoyed camping...

Robert A. Williams

Robert A. Williams

Dec 20, 2013

Robert A. "Robin" Williams, 60 of Wilkinsburg, PA passed away on Friday, December 20, 2013 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. The son of Leila (Williams) Bass, he was born November 12, 1953 in Latrobe, PA. Robin attended the Second Baptist Church, Blairsville, during his youth and was baptized by Reverend Pollard. He graduated from Blairsville High School in 1973....

Holly S. George

Holly S. George

Dec 19, 2013

Holly Sloan George, 36, of Derry, PA passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2013 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. A daughter of Robert C. George, Jr. and Sandra M. (Sloan) George, she was born July 14, 1977 in Indiana, PA. Holly graduated from Derry Area High School in 1995 and attended St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Derry. She was...

William D. Risinger

William D. Risinger

Dec 2, 2013

William D. "Dan" Risinger, 61, of Blairsville, PA (Black Lick Twp.) passed away on Monday, December 2, 2013 at home with his family at his side. The son of William C. and Geraldine (London) Risinger, he was born June 11, 1952 in Indiana, PA. He was preceded in death by his wife of 36 years, Linda L. (Lindsey) Risinger on...

Donald B. Shirley Sr.

Donald B. Shirley Sr.

Nov 25, 2013

Donald B. Shirley, Sr., 80, of Homer City, PA (Brush Valley Twp.) passed away on Monday, November 25, 2013 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA. The son of John and Nevada P. (Marsh) Shirley, he was born October 14, 1933 in Dilltown, PA. Mr. Shirley was a veteran of the Korean War, having served in the Army and...

Paul T. Little

Paul T. Little

Nov 19, 2013

Paul Thompson Little, 92, of Clarksburg, PA passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville, PA.The son of Jay L. and Bertha (Bolen) Little, he was born August 28, 1921 in Black Lick Twp., PA.Mr. Little was a very active member of the Ebenezer Presbyterian Church, served as a greeter at the annual Ebenezer strawberry festival...

Michelle M. Lewis

Michelle M. Lewis

Nov 8, 2013

Michelle Marie Lewis, 34, of Homer City, PA passed away on Friday, November 8, 2013 at her home.A daughter of John L. Lewis and Sandra (Watkins) Pope, she was born April 15, 1979 in Monroeville, PA. Michelle worked as a waitress and enjoyed scrap booking, reading and writing poems. Surviving are three children, Bradley, Zachary and Christian Penrose, all of...

Todd R. Quick

Todd R. Quick

Oct 28, 2013

Todd Russell Quick, 49, of Latrobe, PA went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, October 28, 2013 at his home. The son of Russell G. and Kathryn L. (Murray) Quick, he was born July 26, 1964 in Indiana, PA. Todd graduate from Blairsville High School in 1982 and from the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics. He formerly worked...

Sandra L. Nestor

Sandra L. Nestor

Oct 20, 2013

Sandra Lee (Bower) Nestor, 70, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Sunday October 20, 2013 in St. Francis Hospital, Wilmington, DE with her family by her side. The daughter of Jay Logan and Florence (Kline) Bower, she was born January 16, 1943 in Sewickley, PA. Mrs. Nestor worked as a sales representative for Avon for 34 years. She loved shopping,...

Anna M. Haggerty

Anna M. Haggerty

Oct 17, 2013

Anna M. (Akins) Ketner Haggerty, 91, of Harrisburg, PA formerly of Indiana, PA passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2013 in the Community General Osteopathic Hospital, Harrisburg, PA.A daughter of Robert A. Akins Sr. and Oretta (Stumph) Akins, she was born March 20, 1922 in Black Lick Twp., PA.Mrs. Haggerty lived in the Indiana area before moving to Harrisburg in...

Miriam O. Bizub

Miriam O. Bizub

Oct 8, 2013

Miriam O. (Holby) Bizub, 81, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.The daughter of William F. and Hazel I. (McElhoes) Holby, she was born December 27, 1931 in Strangford, PA.Miriam graduated from Blairsville High School in 1949, was a very active member of the Strangford United Methodist Church and a...

Suzanne M. Harris

Suzanne M. Harris

Oct 4, 2013

Suzanne M. (Hamlyn) Harris, 70, of Robinson, PA passed away on Friday, October 4, 2013 in the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.The daughter of Walter and Helen (Coder) Hamlyn, she was born July 2, 1943 in Niagara Falls, NY.Suzanne enjoyed doing crossword puzzles.Surviving are two sons, Curtis Bates (Barbara) of Robinson and Leo Bates (Nicole) of Niagara Falls, NY;...

Ronald M. Snyder

Ronald M. Snyder

Sep 28, 2013

Ronald Merle Snyder, 76, of Black Lick, PA passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2013 at his home surrounded by family and friends.The son of H. Merle and Marie (Bell) Snyder, he was born January 18, 1937 in Brush Valley, PA.Ron graduated from Blairsville High School in 1955. He worked as a young man at Isaly's in Blairsville and prior...

James R. Hebenthal

James R. Hebenthal

Sep 17, 2013

James Robert Hebenthal, 64, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at his home.A son of Dale V. and Sara M. (Griffith) Hebenthal, he was born September 10, 1949 in Blairsville, PA.Jim was a veteran of the Army and retired in 2012 from Superior Well Services, Black Lick as a fleet manager.He was a member of the...

Angella M. Keener

Angella M. Keener

Sep 8, 2013

Angella Michelle (Porch) Keener, 37, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2013 in Northern Cambria surrounded by her loving family.The daughter of David A. Porch and Kimberley A. (Davis) Trout, she was born March 6, 1976 in Indiana, PA.She had been employed by Adelphia Cable, Blairsville, PA.Angella enjoyed spending time with her children and her family.Surviving are...

Stewart A. Dick

Stewart A. Dick

Sep 5, 2013

Stewart Albert Dick, 90, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2013 at his home.The son of Alexander and Matilda (McCrea) Dick, he was born November 24, 1922 in Blacklick Twp., Indiana Co., PA.He graduated from Blairsville High School in 1940 and from the American Air Craft Institute in Chicago and worked for Martin Air Craft, Baltimore, MD....

William D. Heckathorn Sr.

William D. Heckathorn Sr.

Aug 23, 2013

William Dean Heckathorn, Sr., 77, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) went home to be with his Lord and Savior surrounded by his loving family at his home Friday, August 23, 2013. The son of Albert and Alma (Carney) Heckathorn, he was born April 10, 1936 in Beaver Falls, PA.Mr. Heackthorn was a member of No Walls Ministries, New Alexandria.He worked...

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