Shoemaker Family Services Logo

Obituaries

Ann L. Lazar

Ann L. Lazar

Jun 12, 2009

Ann L. (Kowalcheck) Lazar, 91, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Friday, June 12, 2009 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.The daughter of Dimetro and Justine (Pekalka) Kowalcheck, she was born September 30, 1917 in West Newton, PA.Mrs. Lazar was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville, where she sang in the women's choir....

Betty Bergman

Betty Bergman

Jun 11, 2009

Betty (Frederic) Bergman, 87, of Indiana, PA passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2009 at St. Andrew's Village, Indiana, PA.The daughter of William G. and Beulah (Yoder) Frederic, she was born May 28, 1922 in Kutztown, PA.Mrs. Bergman was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Indiana, and the College Club.She graduated from Mansfield State Teachers College and taught home...

Philip J. Minarcik

Philip J. Minarcik

Jun 9, 2009

Philip J. Minarcik, 84, of Blairsville, PA (Black Lick Twp.) passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at St. Andrew's Village, Indiana, PA.The son of Philip P. and Theresa (Mravec) Minarcik, he was born January 1, 1925 in Blairsville, PA.Mr. Minarcik lived his entire life in Black Lick Twp. He was a dairy farmer for 74 years and received numerous...

Santina A. Tedeschi

Santina A. Tedeschi

Jun 1, 2009

Santina A. Tedeschi, 87, of Black Lick, PA passed away on Monday, June 1, 2009 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.The daughter of Pietro and Louisa (Bergenti) Tedeschi, she was born January 6, 1922 in Josephine, PA.Santina was of the catholic faith.She graduated from Blairsville High School in 1940 and was a member of the Homer City American...

Rose M. Pellegrino

Rose M. Pellegrino

May 29, 2009

Rose M. (Torquatto) Pellegrino, 88, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Friday, May 29, 2009 at Family Hospice, Mt. Lebanon, PA.The daughter of Ross and Elizabeth (Flora) Torquatto, she was born November 17, 1920 in Homer City, PA.Mrs. Pellegrino was of the catholic faith.She worked as a masseuse for the Greentree Spa.Surviving are five sons, John Pellegrino of Blairsville; Sam...

Verna M. Hornberger

Verna M. Hornberger

May 29, 2009

Verna M. (Parks) Hornberger, 80, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Friday, May 29, 2009 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.The daughter of William Walton and Marie (Huber) Parks, she was born January 29, 1929 in Bellwood, PA.Mrs. Hornberger was a member of the Hebron Lutheran Church, Blairsville.She lived most of her life in the Blairsville area and loved...

Todd A. Mcintire

Todd A. Mcintire

May 26, 2009

Todd A. "Butch" McIntire, 44, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.The son of Robert A. and Irene E. (Bernard) McIntire, he was born January 30, 1965 in Latrobe, PA.Butch was a member of the Blairsville Free Methodist Church.He loved to ride his four wheeler and being with family...

James R. Platt Sr.

James R. Platt Sr.

May 20, 2009

James R. Platt Sr., 66, of Blairsville, PA (Blacklick Twp.) passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at his home.The son of William and Marcella (Snyder) Platt, he was born December 12, 1942 in Blacklick Twp., PA.Mr. Platt was a member of the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, Blairsville.He lived his entire life in Blacklick Twp. and loved hunting and...

Alice (Joseph) Nakles

Alice (Joseph) Nakles

May 12, 2009

Alice (Joseph) Nakles, 92, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.The daughter of John and Sadie (Jarrouj) Joseph, she was born December 2, 1916 in Portage, PA.Mrs. Nakles lived most of her life in Blairsville.She was a very active member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, Blairsville, where...

Maureen R. Moss

Maureen R. Moss

Apr 29, 2009

Maureen Rose (Marron) Moss, 38, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at home following a short battle with cancer surrounded by her loving family.The daughter of Joseph C. and Gloria R. (Gordish) Marron, she was born June 17, 1970 in Indiana, PA.Maureen was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville...

Robert E. Cochran

Robert E. Cochran

Apr 27, 2009

Robert Earl Cochran, 66, of Blairsville, PA (Blacklick Twp.) passed away on Monday, April 27, 2009 at his home.The son of James Paul and Mary M. (Stuchell) Cochran, he was born June 3, 1942 in Sewickley, PA.Mr. Cochran lived his entire life in Blacklick Twp.He was a member of the Bethel Presbyterian Church, Center Twp. and was a Blacklick Twp....

Charles C. Hilty Sr.

Charles C. Hilty Sr.

Apr 26, 2009

Charles C. Hilty, Sr., 89, of Clarksburg, PA passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2009 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.The son of Charles P. and Jean E. (Graham) Hilty, he was born October 7, 1919 in Nowrytown, Pa.Mr. Hilty lived most of his life in the Clarksburg area and was a member of the Aultman Baptist Church.He...

Richard L. Harmon

Richard L. Harmon

Apr 23, 2009

Richard L. "Dick" Harmon, 61, of Black Lick, PA passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2009 in Blacklick Twp., PA as the result of an automobile accident.The son of Leroy and Lula (Blystone) Harmon, he was born June 10, 1947 in Indiana, PA.Mr. Harmon was a member of the Tide Sportsmen's Club.He enjoyed hunting, stock car racing and going to...

Mary E. Pavelchick

Mary E. Pavelchick

Apr 22, 2009

Mary Eva (Burda) Pavelchick, 79, of Jamestown, PA, formerly of Palmertown, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at the Rolling Fields Nursing Home, Conneautville, PA.The daughter of Paul and Susana (Mrva) Burda, she was born August 16, 1929 in Johnstown, PA.Mrs. Pavelchick was of the catholic faith.She is survived by her husband, Frank A. Pavelchick; three daughters, Sue Ann...

Paul A. Richards

Paul A. Richards

Apr 13, 2009

Paul Allen Richards, 79, of Derry, PA passed away on Monday, April 13, 2009 at the Loyalhanna Care Center, Derry Twp., PA.The son of Thomas F. and Harriett (Burd) Richards, he was born June 28, 1929 in Kingston, PA (Derry Twp.)Mr. Richards was a member of the Bethany United Methodist Church, Latrobe, and was a charter member of the Kingston...

Alice E. Davis

Alice E. Davis

Apr 1, 2009

Alice Elizabeth (Sterner) Davis, 82, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.The daughter of Marcus A. Sterner and Gladys E. (Cadman) Sterner Nemcheck, she was born August 9, 1926 in Fredericktown, PA.Mrs. Davis was a member of the Hebron Lutheran Church, Blairsville, and the AARP.She graduated from Derry Twp....

Jenny A. Shearer

Jenny A. Shearer

Mar 28, 2009

Jenny A.(Merichko) Shearer, 76, of Derry, PA passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2009 at her home.The daughter of Michael and Julia (Guidas) Merichko, she was born April 26, 1932 in Derry Twp., Westmoreland Co., PA.Mrs. Shearer enjoyed being with her children and her grandchildren.She is survived by a son, Frank A. Shearer of Derry and a daughter, Debbie Campbell...

Yolunda M. Kwisnek

Yolunda M. Kwisnek

Mar 28, 2009

Yolunda Marie (Trausi) Kwisnek, 92, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2009 at her home.The daughter of Louis and Celesta (Tanzi) Trausi, she was born July 28, 1916 in Waterman, PA.Mrs. Kwisnek was of the catholic faith.She lived her entire life in the Palmerton area and had worked as a cook for 28 years at the Celia...

Carl L. Devinney Jr.

Carl L. Devinney Jr.

Mar 26, 2009

Carl Leon Devinney Jr., 80, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2009 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.The son of Carl L. Sr. and Ruth (Goodlin) Devinney, he was born June 24, 1928 in Blairsville, PA.Mr. Devinney lived his entire life in Blairsville and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a veteran of the US Army.Prior...

William K. Holmes Jr.

William K. Holmes Jr.

Mar 21, 2009

William Kenneth Holmes, Jr., 56, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2009 at the Inova Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church, VA.The son of William K., Sr. and Betty D. (McClain) Holmes, he was born December 24, 1952 in Johnstown, PA.Mr. Holmes was a member of the LOOM and FOE, Indiana and ABATE of Indiana County.He loved riding his...

Share by: