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Lawrence A. Garris

Lawrence A. Garris

Jun 12, 2008

Lawrence A. Garris, 47, of McIntyre, PA passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2008 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.The son of William W. and Catherine M. (Flowers) Garris, he was born June 24, 1960 in Latrobe, PA.Mr. Garris was a member of the American Motorcycle Association. He enjoyed hunting, loved to race motorcross and was the 2005 District...

Wesley G. Anderson

Wesley G. Anderson

Jun 12, 2008

Wesley George Anderson, 84, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2008 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg, PA.The son of George and Ruth (Thompson) Anderson, he was born March 10, 1924 in Dubois, PA.Mr. Anderson lived in Palatka, Florida for 35 years and the past three years with his daughter, Susan.He was a member of...

Helen L. Baker

Helen L. Baker

Jun 1, 2008

Helen L. (Grater) Baker, 82, of Black Lick, PA passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 1, 2008 at her home surrounded and comforted by her loving family.The daughter of Charles J. and Laila (Williams) Grater, she was born August 3, 1925 in Black Lick, PA.Mrs. Baker graduated from Blairsville High School in 1943 and was a member of the First...

Marie L. Vinansky

Marie L. Vinansky

May 31, 2008

Marie L. (Kudej) Vinansky, 76, Blairsville, PA formerly of Scranton, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2008 at Beacon Ridge, Indiana, PA after a courageous battle with breast cancer.A daughter of Joseph and Julia (Haryjas) Kudej, she was born September 9, 1931 in Avoca, PA.For the past 13 years, she resided in Blairsville with her daughter, Sharon Angelo and husband,...

Hugh M. Boring

Hugh M. Boring

May 25, 2008

Hugh M. Boring, 80, of Black Lick, PA passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2008 at his home.The son of Anson E. and Elsie (Riddle) Boring, he was born February 2, 1928 in Superior, PA.Mr. Boring was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Indiana and Blairsville VFW Post #5821.He was a Care Net volunteer and enjoyed praying for...

Ronald B. Williams

Ronald B. Williams

May 14, 2008

Ronald B. Williams, 60, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at his home.The son of James H. "Boots" Williams, Sr. and Mamie L. (Gibson) Williams, he was born October 12, 1947 in Blairsville, PA.Mr. Williams was a member of the Second Baptist Church, Blairsville, PA.He graduated from Derry Area High School in 1967.He was a veteran...

Everilla Resides

Everilla Resides

May 2, 2008

Everilla M. "Teda" (Clever) Resides, 83, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Friday, May 2, 2008 at St. Andrew's Village, Indiana, PA.The daughter of Fred and Delphine (Frye) Clever, she was born September 15, 1924 in Black Lick, PA.Mrs. Resides lived her entire life in the Blairsville area and was of the protestant faith.She was the manager of Artwil Dress...

Frances L. Johnston

Frances L. Johnston

Apr 23, 2008

Frances Lowella (Davison) Johnston, 88, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at St. Andrews Village, Indiana, PA.The daughter of James Clair and Hermie F. (Thornburg) Davison, she was born April 30, 1919 in Indiana, PA.Mrs. Johnston was a member of the United Presbyterian Church, Blairsville and the Daughters of the American Revolution, Indiana.She graduated from Blairsville...

Arnold J. Debiase

Arnold J. Debiase

Apr 20, 2008

Arnold Joseph DeBiase, 84, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2008 at the William Penn Care Center, Penn Twp., PA.The son of Oreste and Amelia (Pezzi) DeBiase, he was born May 3, 1923 in Blairsville, PA.Mr. DeBiase lived his entire life in Blairsville.He was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville, B.P.O.E #406...

Margaret A. Kuzemczak

Margaret A. Kuzemczak

Apr 19, 2008

Margaret Ann "Cookie" (Harbaugh) Kuzemczak, 51, of Blairsville, PA (Burrell Twp.) passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2008 at the home of her mother. A daughter of Jack B. Harbaugh and Ruby L. (Leatherwood) Harbaugh Fumea, she was born June 15, 1956 in Alexandria, Louisiana. Mrs. Kuzemczak was a member of the Gray Station Community Church. She graduated from Blairsville...

Donna J. Gorton

Donna J. Gorton

Apr 19, 2008

Donna Jean (Clawson) Gorton, 71, of Saltsburg, PA passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2008 at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, PA.A daughter of Norman and Olivie (Deemer) Clawson, she was born September 24, 1936 in Conemaugh Twp., PA.Mrs. Gorton lived her entire life in Conemaugh Twp. on the farm where she was born and raised.Surviving are...

Carrie E. Lockard

Carrie E. Lockard

Apr 7, 2008

Carrie Emma (Palmer) Lockard, 93, of Black Lick, PA passed away on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.A daughter of Edward A. and Finis (Shannon) Palmer, she was born April 6, 1915 in Black Lick, PA.Mrs. Lockard lived her entire life in Black Lick and attended the Black Lick Free Methodist Church.Surviving are two...

Elinor M. Simanovich

Elinor M. Simanovich

Mar 29, 2008

Elinor Mae (Yates) Simanovich, 85, formerly of Brenizer, PA passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2008 at Loyalhanna Care Center, Latrobe, PA.A daughter of Clarence and Margaret (Eckles) Yates, she was born March 29, 1923 at Fayette City, PA.Mrs. Simanovich was a member of the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, Blairsville.Surviving are a son, William N. Simanovich Sr. and wife,...

Donald E. Muir

Donald E. Muir

Mar 28, 2008

Donald Eugene Muir, 61, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Friday, March 28, 2008 at his home.A son of David E. Muir Sr. and Dorothy G. Rosborough Muir, he was born February 17, 1947 in Blairsville, PA.Don graduated from Blairsville High School in 1965.He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a member of the Derry Rod and Gun Club and...

Marybelle I. Smith

Marybelle I. Smith

Mar 27, 2008

Marybelle Irene (Crusan) Smith, 83, of Black Lick, PA passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2008 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA. A daughter of William L. and Ethel (Bracken) Crusan, she was born February 11, 1925 in Black Lick, PA.Mrs. Smith was a member of the Black Lick Presbyterian Church, Chestnut Ridge Women's Golf League and the Friday...

Pauline M. Levendosky

Pauline M. Levendosky

Mar 23, 2008

Pauline Mae (Elofsky) Levendosky, 64, formerly of Bolivar passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2008 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.The daughter of Paul and Elsie Mae (Anderson) Elofsky, she was born April 9, 1943 in Climax, Indiana Co., PA.Mrs. Levendosky was a long-time resident at the Communities at Indian Haven, Indiana, PA. She enjoyed playing bingo.She is...

Dorothy C. Culp

Dorothy C. Culp

Mar 23, 2008

Dorothy Catherine (Smith) Culp, 92, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2008 at Beacon Ridge, Indiana, PA.The daughter of Oliver Perry and Cora (Fink) Smith, she was born August 18, 1915 in Youngwood, PA.Mrs. Culp attended the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, Blairsville, PA.She enjoyed bowling and making her famous chocolate chip cookies for all...

Richard J. Lawry

Richard J. Lawry

Mar 20, 2008

Richard John Lawry, 83, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2008 at his home.The son of Richard H. and Mary (Swintek) Lawry, he was born June 26, 1924 in Latrobe, PA.Mr. Lawry graduated from Latrobe High School in 1942 and attended the University of Pittsburgh.He served in the US Army.He was a member of Acacia Lodge #355...

Mildred R. Endress

Mildred R. Endress

Mar 14, 2008

Mildred R. (Irwin) Endress, 90, of Seger, PA passed away on Friday, March 14, 2008 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.The daughter of Albert P. and Charlotte A. (Lukehart) Irwin, she was born December 27, 1917 in Black Lick, PA.Mrs. Endress was a member of the Hebron Lutheran Church, Blairsville, the Daughters of Hebron and the Jewel bowling league...

Magdalena Irwin

Magdalena Irwin

Mar 11, 2008

Magdalena S. "Peggy" (Santi) Irwin, 81, of Clarksburg, PA passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at her home.The daughter of Joseph C. and Christine M. (Kovich) Santi, she was born September 12, 1926 in Bairdstown, PA.Mrs. Irwin was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville and Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court St. Theresa #564.She...

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