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Raymond E. Burkholder

Raymond E. Burkholder

Oct 26, 2012

Raymond E. Burkholder, 59, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Friday, October 26, 2012 at his home.He was born February 8, 1953 in Mount Pleasant, PA, a son of Raymond H. and Phyllis M. (Forsythe) Burkholder of Greensburg, PA.Ray was a 1972 graduate of Hempfield Area Senior High School and had earned his journeyman machinist papers. He was employed at...

Jason T. Burkett

Jason T. Burkett

Oct 4, 2012

Jason Todd Burkett, 39, of New Florence, PA passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2012 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, PA.A son of Edwin R. and Susan K. (Naugle) Burkett, he was born July 14, 1973 in Indiana, PA.He was a veteran of the Army and worked as a laborer in construction.Todd loved being with his family, the outdoors...

Vera I. Penatzer

Vera I. Penatzer

Sep 22, 2012

Vera Irene Penatzer, 78, of Ft. Lauderdale, FL formerly of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2012 at the Harbor Beach Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.A daughter of William F. and Patience Rose (Stock) Penatzer, she was born, April 7, 1934 in Blairsville.Vera was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville.She worked...

Vernon R. Kammerdiener

Vernon R. Kammerdiener

Sep 15, 2012

Vernon Robert Kammerdiener, 74, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, September 15, 2012 in Black Lick, PA.A son of William and Anna (Hensel) Kammerdiener, he was born February 25, 1938 in Armstrong County, PA.He had worked for Pullman-Standard, Butler, and most recently, he worked at Blairsville Bi-lo until it's closing.He enjoyed spending time with his family and always driving...

Emma Grace Winkelman

Emma Grace Winkelman

Sep 14, 2012

Emma Grace (Markel) Winkelman, 86, formerly of Blairsville, PA passed away on Friday, September 14, 2012 at the Latrobe Health and Rehab Center, Latrobe, PA.A daughter of Lawrence Wesley and Bessie Loretta (Barto) Markel, she was born November 17, 1925 in Beaverdale, PA.Surviving are her daughter, Frances "Suzi" Furey and her husband, Jeff of Josephine and her children, Christopher Carson...

Michael A. Cimbalista

Michael A. Cimbalista

Sep 12, 2012

Michael Anthony Cimbalista, 65, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.A son of Andrew J. Cimbalista and Mary (Sova) Cimbalista Hydrick, he was born January 23, 1947 in Riddlesburg, PA.Mr. Cimbalista graduated from Tussey Mountain High School in 1964. He played on the 1961 Tussey Mountain undefeated football team...

Glenn H. Fodor

Glenn H. Fodor

Sep 10, 2012

Glenn Henry Fodor, 77, of Derry, PA passed away on Monday, September 10, 2012 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.A son of Julius and Clara (Malnofski) Fodor, he was born May 18, 1935 in McChesneytown, PA.Mr. Fodor was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Derry, PA.He owned his own dairy farm and worked for John Clark Builders,...

Billijo Marie Akins

Billijo Marie Akins

Sep 8, 2012

Billijo Marie Akins, 23, of Derry, PA passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2012 in Blairsville, PA.A daughter of William H. and Dianna M. (Hill) Akins, she was born August 11, 1989 in Indiana, PA.Billijo graduated from Blairsville High School, class of 2006 and attended one year at ICTC School of nursing. She had worked as an aide for six...

Eugene Richard Topeka

Eugene Richard Topeka

Sep 4, 2012

Eugene Richard "Rich" Topeka, 74, of Blairsville, PA passed away peacefully from this life on Tuesday, September 4, 2012, at his home, with his loving family at his side after a short but courageous battle with cancer.A son of Charles and Julia M. (Virgili) Topeka, he was born November 1, 1937 in Ligonier Twp., PA.Richard lived most of his growing...

Elizabeth J. (Kosalko) Avalli

Elizabeth J. (Kosalko) Avalli

Aug 30, 2012

Elizabeth Joann (Kosalko) Avalli, 93, of Blairsville, PA, formerly of Josephine, passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2012 at Country Living Personal Care Home, Blairsville, PA.A daughter of Michael and Nathalia (Virostek) Kosalko, she was born January 5, 1919 in Black Lick, PA.Mrs. Avalli was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville, PA.Surviving are two children,...

Alfred L. Harris

Alfred L. Harris

Aug 28, 2012

Alfred Lincoln Harris, 66, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.The son of William F. and Madeline (Pahel) Harris, he was born October 28, 1945 in Altoona, PA.He enjoyed listening to country music and building puzzles.Surviving are five sisters, Lilly Proskowski of Meadville; Naomi Sigafoes of Blairsville; Honey Jean Jones of...

H. Lucille (Willard) Marsh

H. Lucille (Willard) Marsh

Aug 22, 2012

H. Lucille "Fluff" (Willard) Marsh, 78, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at UPMC Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA.A daughter of Harry and Wilamena (Gademsey) Willard, she was born February 25, 1934 in Cokeville, PA.Mrs. Marsh attended the Strangford United Methodist Church. She liked to volunteer with different functions in her church, paint pictures and being involved with...

Dorothy J. (Mcintire) Horrell

Dorothy J. (Mcintire) Horrell

Aug 4, 2012

Dorothy Janet (McIntire) Horrell, 90, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, August 4, 2012 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.The daughter of Harry and Hazel (Nelson) McIntire, she was born November 20, 1921 in Robinson, PA.Dorothy called Robinson, PA home until the time of her marriage to Edgar S. Horrell on May 4, 1946 when she moved...

Teddy J. Ehman Sr.

Teddy J. Ehman Sr.

Aug 2, 2012

Teddy Jefferson "Ted" Ehman, Sr., 81, of Gray Station passed away on Thursday, August 2, 2012 at his home.The son of Harold Jefferson and Nola (Houck) Ehman, he was born July 29, 1931 in Newburg, Upper West Mifflin Twp., PA.Mr. Ehman attended Brother in Christ Church, Newville, PA. He worked as a united mine worker, truck driver and equipment operator.He...

Anthony E. (Velot)

Anthony E. (Velot)

Jul 31, 2012

Anthony E. "Tony" Vigliotti (Velot), 91, of Blairsville, PA (Palmerton) pass away on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at the Country Living Personal Care Home, Blairsville, PA.The son of Louis A. and Josephine (Borino) Vigliotti, he was born June 8, 1921 in Cokeville, PA.Tony was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, Coral site; Blairsville VFW Post #5821 and...

Linda L. (Lindsey) Risinger

Linda L. (Lindsey) Risinger

Jul 11, 2012

Linda L. (Lindsey) Risinger, 60, of Blairsville, PA (Black Lick Twp.) passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at her home after a struggle of almost four years with pancreatic cancer.A daughter of Kenneth and Theresa (Tedesco) Lindsey, she was born July 6, 1952 in McKeesport, PA.Linda was employed by Fairmont Supply and partnered with her husband to get Risinger...

John Debnar

John Debnar

Jul 11, 2012

John "Eddie" Debnar, 72, of New Florence, PA passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at his home.The son of John and Mary Jane (Darnley) Debnar, he was born October 31, 1939 in Brenizer, PA.John liked to hunt, enjoyed working and being with his family.He worked for Blairsville Wilbert Vault Company and McNaughton Oil Co., Indiana.Surviving are his wife, Patricia...

Miller T. Young Jr.

Miller T. Young Jr.

Jul 9, 2012

Miller T. "Speed" Young, Jr., 81, of Clune, PA passed away on Monday, July 9, 2012. The son of Miller and Mae Young, he was born September 12, 1930 in Avonmore.He was a member of the Union Lodge #259, New Brighton, PAMiller was a Korean War veteran, having served in the Army.He worked for Bell Atlantic-Verizon for 34 years and...

Anna Marie (Strini) Grove Mikeska

Anna Marie (Strini) Grove Mikeska

Jun 24, 2012

Anna Marie (Strini) Grove Mikeska, 87, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Sunday, June 24, 2012 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.A daughter of Primo and Jennie (Gabella) Strini, she was born August 21, 1924 in Black Lick, PA.Mrs. Mikeska was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, Coral site, Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court...

Mildred M. Murray

Mildred M. Murray

Jun 23, 2012

Mildred M. (Rosborough) Murray, 92, of Derry, PA formerly of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2012 at the home of her daughter, JoAnne Byers, Derry, PA.A daughter of William M. and Minnie (Erb) Rosborough, she was born February 9, 1920 in Blairsville, PA.Mrs. Murray was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville and...

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