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Gertrude E. Abel

Gertrude E. Abel

Dec 27, 2009

Gertrude Elizabeth (Mitchell) Abel, 93, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2009 in Blairsville, PAThe daughter of A. Clair and Ella G. (Bowers) Mitchell, she was born April 22, 1916 in Pittsburgh, PA.Mrs. Abel and her husband, Edward Abel, owned Abel's Cabinet Company during the 70's, 80's and 90's in Homer City/Black Lick/ Blairsville area.She went to...

Gerald R. Marshall

Gerald R. Marshall

Dec 23, 2009

Gerald R. "Jerry" Marshall, 71, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 in the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana.He was born July 10, 1938 in Indiana, PA.Mr. Marshall was a member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance, Church, Blairsville, Promise Keepers and the Historical Society of the Blairsville Area. He enjoyed bowling on different leagues, loved to...

Mark A. Snyder

Mark A. Snyder

Dec 21, 2009

Mark Andrew Snyder, 47, of Blairsville, PA passed away on unexpectedly Monday, December 21, 2009 while at work.The son of Ronald M. and Ruth M. (Smith) Snyder, he was born June 9, 1962 in White Twp., PA.Mark loved riding his Harley Davidson and spending time with his family and friends.He graduated from Blairsville High School in 1980 and worked for...

James S. Depetris

James S. Depetris

Dec 18, 2009

James S. "Speedy" DePetris, 73, of Indiana, PA passed away on Friday, December 18, 2009 in the Hillsdale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Hillsdale, PAThe son of Paul and Esther (Gramaglia) DePetris, he was born September 15, 1936 in White Twp., PA.Speedy was an avid Blairsville sports fan for the past 50 years. He followed the Bobcats wherever they played no...

H. Dean Strong

H. Dean Strong

Dec 16, 2009

Harold Dean Strong, 70, formerly of Homer City, PA passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg, PAThe son of T. Earl and Virginia Marie (Barnhart) Strong, he was born October 20, 1939 in Indiana, PA.Mr. Strong was a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church, Indiana.He graduated from Blairsville High School in 1957 and worked on...

Mary G. Rob

Mary G. Rob

Dec 16, 2009

Mary Grace (Pavlik) Rob, 93, of Saltsburg, PA passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.The daughter of Steve J. Pavlik Sr. and Anna (Rakita) Pavlik, she was born August 20, 1916 in Blairsville, PA.Surviving are two sons, Lewis Rob and his wife, April of Latrobe and Bernie Rob of Saltsburg; two daughters, Kathy...

Mary H. Ewing

Mary H. Ewing

Dec 14, 2009

Mary Hazel Ewing, 91, of Blairsville, formerly of Black Lick, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2009 at the Loyalhanna Care Center in Latrobe.The daughter of Elmer R. and Maude E. (Bergman) Ewing, she was born June 26, 1918 in Livermore, PA.Mary was a member of the United Presbyterian Church in Blairsville and worked as a food service supervisor at...

Ray D. Clawson Sr.

Ray D. Clawson Sr.

Dec 10, 2009

Ray Douglas Clawson, Sr., 49, of Clarksburg, PA passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2009 at his home.The son of Roy N. and Alice D. (Coffman) Clawson, he was born July 21, 1960 in Latrobe, PA.Mr. Clawson was a member of the Covenant Way Church, Indiana, PA.He graduated from Saltsburg High School in 1978 and worked on the family farm...

Joseph G. Trimble

Joseph G. Trimble

Dec 8, 2009

Joseph Gray Trimble, 82, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at his home.The son of Charles and Lelia (Gray) Trimble, he was born October 11, 1927 in Gray Station, PA.Mr. Trimble was a member of VFW Post #5821 and BPOE #406, both of Blairsville.He was a veteran of the Army, having served during World War II.He...

Richard William Dirinaldo

Richard William Dirinaldo

Dec 4, 2009

Richard William DiRinaldo, 92, of State College, formerly of Bolivar, died December 4, 2009. Born January 3, 1917 in Export was the son of the late Giacondo (Joe) and Elvira (Plebani) DiRinaldo and Stepmother Giacoma (Jane) DiRinaldo. He graduated from Bolivar High School in 1935. While attending high school, he served a barbering apprenticeship during evenings and weekends. He received...

L. Glenn Geyer

L. Glenn Geyer

Nov 26, 2009

L. Glenn Geyer, 83, of Clarksburg, PA passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2009 at his home.The son of Earl Ai and Annie (Muthler) Geyer, he was born November 23, 1926 in Wall, PA.Mr. Geyer was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Blairsville, and the Young of Heart Group of the church. He also attended the Ebenezer Presbyterian...

Carl E. White

Carl E. White

Nov 23, 2009

Carl Edward White, 58, of Southington, Connecticut passed away on Monday, November 23, 2009 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.The son of Ira C. and Ruth (Gray) White, he was born March 2, 1951 in Latrobe, PA.Mr. White graduated from Derry Area High School in 1968 and from Edinboro University in 1972 with a Bachelor of Science degree in...

Kevin L. Garland Jr.

Kevin L. Garland Jr.

Nov 18, 2009

Kevin Lee Garland, Jr., 24, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital at Jeannette, Jeannette, PA.The son of Kevin L. Garland, Sr. and Jamie L. (Becker) Garland, he was born September 24, 1985 in Philadelphia, PA.Kevin was a member of the First Baptist Church, Blairsville.He graduated from Blairsville High School in 2004...

Lawrence M. Rhea Jr.

Lawrence M. Rhea Jr.

Nov 15, 2009

Lawrence McFarland Rhea, Jr., 84, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2009 in the Communities at Indian Haven, Indiana, PA.The son of Lawrence M. Rhea, Sr. and Almeda C. (Lindey) Rhea, he was born November 27, 1924 in New Alexandria, PA.Mr. Rhea was a member of the LOOM and VFW Post #5821, Blairsville.He enjoyed square dancing and...

Leila (Compton) White

Leila (Compton) White

Nov 12, 2009

Leila (Compton) White, 95, formerly of Blairsville and Floral City, FL passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2009 at Kelly Personal Care, Greensburg, PA.The daughter of Jackson A. and Nannie (Mabon) Compton, she was born December 1, 1913 in Clarksburg, PA.Mrs. White was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Inverness, FL and the PSEA.She graduated from Indiana Normal School...

Timothy J. Watkins Sr.

Timothy J. Watkins Sr.

Nov 12, 2009

Timothy James Watkins, Sr., 41, of Bradenville, PA formerly of Blairsville passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2009 at Mountain View Specialty Care Center, Greensburg, PA.The son of Phillip G. Watkins, Sr. and Kathleen R. (Rubino) Watkins Baird, he was born March 15, 1968 in Latrobe, PA.Tim was a member of the Blairsville United Methodist Church and Sigma Phi Epsilon.He...

Nicholas Matviya

Nicholas Matviya

Nov 7, 2009

Nicholas "Mickey" Matviya, 92, of Blairsville, PA (Bairdstown) passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2009 in Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.The son of Andy Matviya Sr. and Mary (Kochis) Matviya, he was born June 20, 1917 in the village of Peanut, PA.Mr. Matviya was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville, National Association of Retired...

George W. Bifield

George W. Bifield

Oct 31, 2009

George William Bifield, 91, of Delmont, PA passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2009 at the Ark Twin Valley Personal Care Home, Delmont, PA.The son of George H. and Ethel (Pratt) Bifield, he was born December 12, 1917 in Bridgeport, CT.He was a veteran of the US Army and worked for 30 years at General Motors, West Mifflin, PA, retiring...

Willis Hunter Cunkelman

Willis Hunter Cunkelman

Oct 29, 2009

Willis Hunter Cunkelman, 77, of Blairsville, PA (Black Lick Twp.) passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2009 at his home.The son of John G. and Bertha (Taylor) Cunkelman, he was born May 14, 1932 in Black Lick Twp., PA.Mr. Cunkelman lived most of his life in Black Lick Twp. where he was a member of the Hopewell United Methodist Church.He...

Sally B. Mcgowan

Sally B. Mcgowan

Oct 21, 2009

Sally B. (Bennett) McGowan, 70, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at her home.The daughter of Samuel B. Bennett Jr. and Lessie D. (Powell) Bennett, she was born April 24, 1939 in Uniontown, PA.Mrs. McGowan was very active in her church and community.She was a member of Christ Temple Church of God in Christ, Brenizer, and...

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