Obituaries

Ronald Z. Parks

Ronald Z. Parks

Jan 2, 2012

Ronald Z. Parks, 72, of Black Lick, Indiana Co., formerly of Williamsburg passed away late Monday, January 2, 2012 at the Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.He was born March 21, 1939 in Williamsburg, PA, a son of the late Nelson C. and Amy B. (Roush) Parks.He served in the US Army and prior to his retirement in 1994, he was...

Anna Louise Roble

Anna Louise Roble

Dec 29, 2011

Anna Louise "Mickey" (Michel) Roble, 88, of Latrobe, PA passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2011 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.The daughter of Ernest and Lillian I. (Burkley) Michel, she was born August 20, 1923 in Columbus, OH.She graduated from Blairsville High School in 1942 and went on to work at Kennametal. She was married in 1945 and...

Charles R. Clawson Sr.

Charles R. Clawson Sr.

Dec 27, 2011

Charles Roy "Buddy" Clawson, Sr., 60, of Black Lick, PA passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.A son of Roy S. Clawson and Anna Margaret (Rick) Clawson Sullinger, he was born December 8, 1951 in Apollo, PA.Buddy greeted everyone with a smile. He would light up the room in an instant and...

Edward Nakles

Edward Nakles

Dec 19, 2011

Edward Nakles, 95, of Altoona, PA formerly of Blairsville, PA passed away on Monday, December 19, 2011 at the Altoona Hospital, Altoona, PA.A son of Michael S. and Mary (Thomas) Nakles, he was born August 19, 1916 in New Derry, PA.Mr. Nakles was a member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, Blairsville, where he served as an elder, Sunday...

Veronica J. Modrey

Veronica J. Modrey

Dec 19, 2011

Veronica Josephine (Koreni) Modrey, 94, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Monday, December 19, 2011 at the home of her daughter, Patty Quick, Blairsville, PA.A daughter of Frank and Betty (Beno) Koreni, she was born March 17, 1917 in Blairsville, PA.Mrs. Modrey lived her entire life in Blairsville was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville.Surviving...

Nathaniel E. Hall

Nathaniel E. Hall

Nov 27, 2011

Nathaniel Edward Hall, 81, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2011 at his home.A son of George W. and Kansas (Baird) Hall, he was born August 13, 1930 in Blairsville, PA.Mr. Hall graduated from Blairsville High School in 1948 and worshiped at the Second Baptist Church, Blairsville.He enjoyed sports, especially baseball and loved to barbeque, mainly ribs.When...

Ronald C. Zimmerman

Ronald C. Zimmerman

Nov 26, 2011

Ronald C. "Zip" Zimmerman, 57, of Vintondale, PA formerly of Blairsville, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2011 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, PA.A son of Lewis M. and Doris L. (Shaffer) Zimmerman, he was born May 1, 1954 in Latrobe, PA.Mr. Zimmerman was a member of the Hebron Lutheran Church, Blairsville.He enjoyed hunting, fishing and sports, especially football.He...

Karen L. Schlemmer Raupach

Karen L. Schlemmer Raupach

Nov 24, 2011

Karen Lorraine (Axe) Schlemmer Raupach, 52, of Latrobe, PA formerly of Blairsville, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2011 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.A daughter of Ronald D. and Lorraine (Peace) Axe, she was born June 22, 1959 in Latrobe, PA.Karen attended the Christian Life Church, Trafford, PA. She enjoyed spending time with her family.Surviving are three children,...

Steven M. Kovach Jr.

Steven M. Kovach Jr.

Nov 23, 2011

Steven M. Kovach, Jr., 69, of Latrobe, PA formerly of Brenizer, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.A son of Steven Michael and Anna Marie (Denkovich) Kovach, he was born January 26, 1942 in Tyler, PA.Mr. Kovach worked as a cook at Torrance State Hospital.He was veteran of the Vietnam War, having served...

Thelma M. Tarasovich

Thelma M. Tarasovich

Nov 22, 2011

Thelma Mary (McConnell) Tarasovich, 86, of Black Lick, PA passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg, PA.A daughter of Roy D. and Vernie (Varner) McConnell, she was born November 27, 1924 in Black Lick, PA.Mrs. Tarasovich was a member of St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church, Black Lick.She loved being with her family and...

Elva E. Zollars

Elva E. Zollars

Nov 15, 2011

Elva Elmira "Granny" (Miller) Zollars, 81, of Indiana, PA passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at Country Living Personal Care Home, Burrell Twp., PA.A daughter of Leo and Catherine (Morris) Miller, she was born October 7, 1930 in Baltimore, MD.Mrs. Zollars loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.She enjoyed video games and being with her pets, Davey...

Mamie L. Williams

Mamie L. Williams

Nov 13, 2011

Mamie L. (Gibson) Williams, 96, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2011 at her home.A daughter of Hubert and Evelina (Brown) Gibson, she was born November 22, 1914 in Pelham, Georgia.Mrs. Williams lived most of her life in the Blairsville area and was a member of the Second Baptist Church, Blairsville.Surviving are five children, a son, Kendall...

Geraldine L. Johns

Geraldine L. Johns

Nov 1, 2011

Geraldine Lucille (Cravener) Johns, 75, of Blairsville, PA (Burrell Twp.) passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.A daughter of Ernest and Elsie (Shultz) Cravener, she was born June 27, 1936 in Parks Twp., Armstrong Co., PA.Mrs. Johns was a member of the Hebron Lutheran Church, Blairsville.She was a homemaker and enjoyed baking.Surviving...

Velma Vargo

Velma Vargo

Oct 30, 2011

Velma "Cookie" Vargo, 89, formerly of Blairsville, PA passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2011 at the Loyalhanna Care Center, Latrobe, PA.A daughter of Louis B. and Mary Vargo, she was born October 6, 1922.Ms. Vargo grew up in the Black Lick area and worked in the Cleveland, OH area for many years before moving to Blairsville in 1992.She attended...

Mary Ann Kovach

Mary Ann Kovach

Oct 8, 2011

Mary Ann Kovach, 55, of Grantville, PA passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2011 in Grantville.A daughter of Steven Michael and Anna Marie (Denkovich) Kovach, she was born September 28, 1956 in Dubois, PA.Mary Ann worked for the Days Inn, Grantville and had served in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard.Surviving are four brothers, Steven M. Kovach of Latrobe; John J....

Ronald E. Baker

Ronald E. Baker

Oct 7, 2011

Ronald E. "Pete" Baker, 85, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Friday, October 7, 2011 at Scenery Hill Manor, Indiana, PA.A son of Joseph J. and Kathryn E. (Griffith) Baker, he was born January 14, 1926 in Blairsville, PA.Mr. Baker lived his entire life in Blairsville and attended Blairsville High School.He was a member of the Hebron Lutheran Church, Blairsville...

Louise (Williams) Hall

Louise (Williams) Hall

Oct 5, 2011

Louise (Williams) Hall, 79, of Blairsville, PA formerly of Brenizer passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.A daughter of Crawford and Charlie Mae (Harris) Williams, she was born August 19, 1932 in Blairsville, PA.Mrs. Hall was a member of Christ Temple Church of God in Christ, Brenizer and worked at Torrance State Hospital...

Crissy Ann Stiffler

Crissy Ann Stiffler

Oct 2, 2011

Crissy Ann Stiffler, 40, of Glen Campbell, PA formerly of Blairsville passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2011 at her home.A daughter of Charles H. and Erma D. (Berenbrok) Stiffler, she was born May 7, 1971 in Indiana, PA.Crissy was a member of the First Baptist Church, Blairsville.She graduated from Blairsville High School in 1989, attended West Virginia University, Indiana...

Holly Ann Colgan

Holly Ann Colgan

Sep 29, 2011

Holly Ann (Libengood) Colgan, 42, of Latrobe, PA passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2011 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.A daughter of Netta C. (Bollinger) Varner, she was born September 21, 1969 in Indiana, PA.She worked nine years as a certified nursing assistant for St. Anne Home, Greensburg, PA.Holly enjoyed working with plastic canvas and reading.Surviving are her...

Stanley Joseph Bosco

Stanley Joseph Bosco

Sep 27, 2011

Stanley Joseph Bosco, 49, of Alexandria, VA formerly of Brenizer, PA passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at his home.A son of Nicholas R. and Lillian A. "Dolly" (Flasick) Bosco, he was born December 30, 1961 in Latrobe, PA.Stanley was a member of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Washington, D.C.He graduated from Derry Area High School in 1980, St. Vincent...