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Sara E. Smith

Sara E. Smith

Feb 27, 2009

Sara E. (Busch) Smith, 90, of Batavia, NY passed away on February 27, 2009 in New York.The daughter of Bernard and Elsie (Moyer) Busch, she was born December 11, 1918 in Ridgeview, PA.Mrs. Smith loved sewing, doing crafts and playing scrabble.She retired from Duffy Mott Canning in Bergen, NY.Surviving are five children, Fredrick Smith of Blairsville; Roger Smith and wife,...

Betty Redilla

Betty Redilla

Feb 22, 2009

Betty "Betty Boop" (Black) Redilla, 73, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2009 at her home.The daughter of Leonard and Florence (Crawford) Black, she was born July 7, 1935 in New Florence, PA.Betty lived most of her life in New Florence before moving to Blairsville five years ago.She enjoyed spending time with her family, having cookouts, and...

Regis J. Smith

Regis J. Smith

Feb 22, 2009

Regis Jerome Smith, 44, of Indiana, PA, formerly of Blairsville, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2009 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.The son of John "Johnny" C. and Helen M. (Pavell) Smith, he was born December 2, 1964 in Pittsburgh, PA.Regis attended St. Thomas Moore University Parish, Indiana.He graduated from Blairsville High School in 1983 and played...

Donald Libengood

Donald Libengood

Feb 14, 2009

Donald Libengood, 83, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2009 at his home.The son of Lester H. and Sadie (Critchfield) Libengood, he was born May 14, 1925 in Strangford, PA.Mr. Libengood lived most of his life in the Blairsville area and was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville, PA.He was a veteran...

Anna Mae Dohner

Anna Mae Dohner

Feb 12, 2009

Anna Mae (Kebles) Dohner, 74, of Blairsville, PA (Blacklick Twp.) passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2009 at Beacon Ridge, Indiana, PA.The daughter of Michael Kovalsky and Anna Louise (Kebles) Kovalsky, she was born July 23, 1934 in Duquesne, PA.Mrs. Dohner attended the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, McKeesport, PA.Surviving are her son, Jonathan Dohner and wife, Samantha of Blairsville;...

Charlotte M. Hoover

Charlotte M. Hoover

Feb 7, 2009

Charlotte Marion (Campbell) Hoover, 67, of Black Lick, PA passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2009 at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA.The daughter of Cyrus C. and Frances (Oshell) Campbell, she was born February 23, 1941 in Buffington Twp., Indiana Co., PA.She was a member of the Chapel of Hope, Black Lick and the Aging Services Senior...

E. Jean Smith

E. Jean Smith

Feb 4, 2009

E. Jean (Goodlin) Smith, 86, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.The daughter of Harry D. and Elsie (Cobes) Goodlin, she was born October 15, 1922 in Blairsville, PA.She lived her entire life in Blairsville.Jean's life centered on her family. She was an excellent cook and baker, and was...

Joseph F. Murray

Joseph F. Murray

Feb 3, 2009

Joseph "Joey" Francis Murray, 60, a lifelong resident of Blairsville, left this world in the arms of his family at the Indiana Regional Medical Center to be with Jesus on Wednesday, February 3, 2009.The son of Howard J. Murray Sr. and Elizabeth "Betty" (Lipsie) Murray, he was born at home on March 13, 1948.He grew up at home surrounded by...

Robert T. Sigafoes Sr.

Robert T. Sigafoes Sr.

Feb 2, 2009

Robert Thomas Sigafoes, Sr., 68, of Blairsville, PA (Burrell Twp.) passed away on Monday, February 2, 2009 at his home.The son of Frank W. and Mary E. (Stein) Sigafoes, he was born August 10, 1940 in New Alexandria, PA.Mr. Sigafoes was of the Presbyterian faith.After working for HMS Industries, Blairsville, for 20 years, retiring in 1980, he was self-employed by...

Della M. Guion

Della M. Guion

Jan 31, 2009

Della Marie (Bernini) Guion, 85, of Black Lick, PA passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2009 at her home.The daughter of Louis J. and Maria (Otelli) Bernini, she was born March 12, 1923 in Black Lick, PA.Mrs. Guion was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption, Coral, and the Christian Mothers Association.Surviving are a daughter, Marla Jo Guion, at...

Elaine C. Rizza

Elaine C. Rizza

Jan 29, 2009

Elaine Celia (Cribbs) Rizza, 54, of Nevillewood, PA formerly of Black Lick, PA passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2009 at The Baptist Home, Pittsburgh, PA.The daughter of Ralph B. and Elizabeth (Pondy) Cribbs, she was born August 5, 1954 in Indiana, PA.Elaine graduated from Blairsville High School in 1972 and from the University of North Carolina at Asheville with...

Howard D. Ewing

Howard D. Ewing

Jan 23, 2009

Howard Daniel Ewing, 89, of Blairsville, PA (Blacklick Twp.) passed away on Friday, January 23, 2009 at his home.The son of Roy and Alice (Howard) Ewing, he was born March 24, 1919 in Conemaugh Twp., PA.Mr. Ewing was a member of the Ebenezer Presbyterian Church where he was a ruling elder and trustee. He was secretary of the Ebenezer Cemetery...

Charles H. Trenney

Charles H. Trenney

Jan 17, 2009

Charles Herbert Trenney, 77, of McIntyre, PA passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2009 at the VA Hospital, University Dr., Pittsburgh, PA.The son of Anthony P. and Catherine (Fox) Trenney, he was born April 30, 1931 in Greensburg, PA.Mr. Trenney loved being with his family and his dogs, Ellie and Emmie.He was a self-employed contractor and was a veteran of...

Bessemer O. Bailey

Bessemer O. Bailey

Jan 7, 2009

Bessemer O. Bailey, 85, of Blairsville, PA (Blacklick Twp.) went to be with the Lord and reunited with his wife, Elizabeth on Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at his home.The son of George A. and Martha A. (Ledford) Bailey, he was born October 19, 1923 in Blue Ridge, GA.He was a member of the First Assembly of God, Blairsville, and the...

Jane S. Dunn

Jane S. Dunn

Jan 2, 2009

Jane S. (Sowers) Dunn, 88, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Friday, January 2, 2009 at her home.The daughter of Frank E. and Laura (Johnston) Sowers, she was born February 2, 1920 in Hot Springs, Arkansas.Mrs. Dunn graduated from Blairsville High School in 1937 and was a member of the United Presbyterian Church, Blairsville.She is survived by a daughter, Deborah...

John C. Smith

John C. Smith

Dec 24, 2008

John C. "Johnny" Smith, 87, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at the Communities at Indian Haven, Indiana, PA.The son of Ralph L. and Nellie G. (Walker) Smith, he was born August 7, 1921 in Brackenridge, PA.Mr. Smith was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Acacia Lodge #355 F&AM and VFW Post #5821 where...

Bertha L. Crusan

Bertha L. Crusan

Dec 20, 2008

Bertha Louise (Hall) Crusan, 83, of Saltsburg, PA passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2008 at Beacon Ridge, Indiana, PA.The daughter of Walter D. and Bertha A. (Brewer) Hall, she was born April 18, 1925 in Saltsburg, PA.Mrs. Crusan was a member of the Tunnelton Presbyterian Church and the Tunnelton Fire Dept. and Ladies Auxiliary.Surviving are a daughter, Jennifer L....

Donald E. Baird

Donald E. Baird

Dec 14, 2008

Donald Eugene Baird, 79, of Blairsville, PA, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2008 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.The son of George and Annie (Boring) Baird, he was born December 9, 1929 in Bolivar, PA.Mr. Baird lived in the Bolivar area his entire life. He has worked for West Wheatfield Twp. since 1973 and has been a...

William A. Roble

William A. Roble

Dec 9, 2008

William Arthur "Bumper" Roble, 44, of Huntington Beach, California formerly of Latrobe, PA passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2008 while exploring in Peru.The son of Anna L. (Michel) Roble of Latrobe, PA and the late William Matthew Roble, he was born April 28, 1964 in Latrobe, PA.He was a graduate of Greater Latrobe High School in 1982, proudly served...

Edna E. Allen

Edna E. Allen

Dec 6, 2008

Edna Elizabeth (Stuchell) Allen, 95, of Blairsville, PA (Burrell Twp.) passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2008 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.The daughter of Ashbal Anderson and Ida Permillia (Robinson) Stuchell, she was born March 24, 1913 in Indiana, PA.Mrs. Allen was a member of the United Presbyterian Church, Blairsville. She was a former member of Rebecca Lodge,...

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