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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...

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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...

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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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Frederick H. Steeves

Frederick H. Steeves

Oct 14, 2009

Frederick Henry Steeves, 83, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at St. Andrew's Village, Indiana, PA.The son of Robert A. and Katie Belle (Bracken) Steeves, he was born March 6, 1926 in Nanty Glo, PA.Mr. Steeves retired in 1979 from Bethlehem Steel, Johnstown and worked the last 13 years with Bud and Ruth Davis.He loved being...

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Martha J. Richards

Martha J. Richards

Oct 13, 2009

Martha Jean (Crayne) Richards, 82, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA.The daughter of James Ewing and Rose M. (Smith) Crayne, she was born November 9, 1926 in Lippincott, PA.Mrs. Richards graduated in 1944 from Jefferson High School, Waynesburg, PA.She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great...

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Nathan C. Miller

Nathan C. Miller

Sep 17, 2009

Nathan Craig Miller, 30, of Glassport, PA formerly of Blairsville passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2009 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.The son of Robert Craig and Linda Lou (Wilson) Miller, he was born January 21, 1979 in Indiana, PA.Nathan graduated from Blairsville High School in 1997 and from IUP with a Bachelor of Arts degree in...

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David W. Baker Jr.

David W. Baker Jr.

Sep 13, 2009

David W. Baker, Jr., 78, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2009 at Mountain View Specialty Care, Greensburg, PA.The son of David W. Baker, Sr. and C. Kathryn (Nuner) Baker, he was born January 5, 1931 in Blairsville, PA.He graduated from Blairsville High School in 1948 and was a veteran of the US Navy.Mr. Baker worked for...

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Janet R. Shetler

Janet R. Shetler

Sep 3, 2009

Janet Rae (Carney) Shetler, 64, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2009 at the Latrobe Health and Rehabilitation Center, Latrobe, PA.The daughter of Lloyd A. and Margaret Alta (Wilson) Carney, she was born August 22, 1945 in Latrobe, PA.Mrs. Shetler attended the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, Blairsville. She was very active in the Chestnut Hills Senior...

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Leroy A. Duncan

Leroy A. Duncan

Sep 3, 2009

Leroy Arthur Duncan, 79 of Black Lick, PA passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2009 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.The son of Arthur and Vernie (Howard) Duncan, he was born October 9, 1929 in Black Lick, PA.Mr. Duncan worked for 20 years at Vale Tech, Blairsville, retiring in 1993.He enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking and camping.Surviving are his wife,...

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Anna E. Dunlap

Anna E. Dunlap

Sep 2, 2009

Anna Ellen (McLaughlin) Dunlap, 88, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at the Keeper of the Flame, Blairsville, PA.The daughter of John and Susan (Waddle) McLaughlin, she was born June 10, 1921 in Conemaugh Twp., PA.Mrs. Dunlap was a member of the Tunnelton Presbyterian Church where she served as an elder and deacon. She was also...

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Steve Kwisnek

Steve Kwisnek

Sep 1, 2009

Steve Kwisnek, 89, of Clarksburg, PA passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at St. Andrew's Village, Indiana, PA.The son of Nicholas and Julia (Hodovanic) Kwisnek, he was born October 7, 1919 in Burrell Twp., PA.He was a US Army veteran of World War II and worked for R&P Coal Company as a heavy equipment operator for 48 years, retiring...

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William D. Mcconnell Jr.

William D. Mcconnell Jr.

Aug 25, 2009

William Day McConnell, Jr., 92, of Blairsville, PA passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side on Tuesday, August 25, 2009.The son of William McConnell, Sr. and Della (McFeaters) McConnell, he was born March 12, 1917 in Wilkinsburg, PA.Mr. McConnell lived most of his life in Blairsville where he graduated from Blairsville High School in 1935.He enjoyed...

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Paul C. Libengood

Paul C. Libengood

Aug 13, 2009

Paul Clifford Libengood, 89, of Blairsville, PA (Indiana Co.) went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 13, 2009 at the home of his son, Paul "Bud" Libengood, Greensburg, PA.The son of Robert O. and Julia (Barclay) Libengood, he was born November 6, 1919 in Blairsville.Mr. Libengood was a member of the Black Lick United Methodist Church and...

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John Zedick

John Zedick

Aug 12, 2009

John Zedick, 80, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at Beacon Ridge, Indiana, PA.The son of Michael and Mary (Shubuck) Zedick, he was born March 21, 1929 in Avella, PA.Mr. Zedick was the mayor of Blairsville for the last eight years.He was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville, where he was...

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Mary E. Miller

Mary E. Miller

Aug 12, 2009

Mary Elizabeth (McCurdy) Miller, 89, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at Excela Health Westmoreland at Jeannette Hospice Center, Jeannette, PA.The daughter of George and Mary M. (Mitchell) McCurdy, she was born November 23, 1919 in Blairsville, PA.Mrs. Miller was a member of the Women's Ministry of the Assembly of God and the AARP.She graduated from...

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David L. Joyce Sr.

David L. Joyce Sr.

Jul 25, 2009

David L. Joyce, Sr., 76, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2009 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.The son of Richard P. and Edith (Rhoads) Joyce, he was born November 13, 1932 in Smithton, PA.Mr. Joyce was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, Coral site.He graduated from Blairsville High School in 1952...

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Mary M. Akins

Mary M. Akins

Jul 23, 2009

Mary Martha (Barr) Akins, 77, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2009 at Beacon Ridge, Indiana, PA.The daughter of Ernest and Martha (Holby) Barr, she was born September 17, 1931 in Blairsville, PA.Mrs. Akins attended the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church and the Free Methodist Church, Blairsville.She was a member of the American Legion Post #0407Auxiliary and...

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Jacob L. Conrad

Jacob L. Conrad

Jul 16, 2009

Jacob Lee Conrad, 79, of Blairsville, PA (Burrell Twp.) passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2009 at his home.The son of Daniel F. and Edna V. (Moyer) Conrad, he was born April 2, 1930 in Graceton, PA.Mr. Conrad was a member of the Harvest Assembly Church, Derry, and the Promise Keepers.He was a US Army veteran of the Korean War...

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Walter E. Short

Walter E. Short

Jul 10, 2009

Walter Eugene Short, 84, of Gray Station, PA passed away on Friday, July 10, 2009 at his home.The son of Norman and Florence (Kunkle) Short, he was born July 4, 1925 in Derry Twp., PA.Mr. Short lived most of his life in the Gray Station area and enjoyed fishing and repairing lawn mowers for people.He was a veteran of the...

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Michael Charles Metil

Michael Charles Metil

Jun 27, 2009

Michael Charles MetilAge 15, of Blairsville, PA, (Westmoreland Co.) on June 27, 2009 passed away peacefully at home. Survived by parents Michael G. Metil and Cay S. Welch, born January 20, 1994 in Hershey, PA. Also survived by paternal grandmother, Dolores Metil of Latrobe, PA, paternal great grandmother, Ines Bontempelli of Latrobe, PA, aunts and uncles, Mark (Melissa) Metil of...

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