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Walter L. Broome

Walter L. Broome

Nov 28, 2008

Walter L. "Bounce" Broome, 66, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Friday, November 28, 2008 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital at Jeannette, Jeannette, PA.The son of Robert and Kathleen (Horrell) Broome, he was born August 3, 1942 in Murrysville, PA.Mr. Broome was a member of the Blairsville VFW Post #5821.He enjoyed farming and his animals.He was a veteran of the...

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Helen M. Roy

Helen M. Roy

Nov 24, 2008

Helen M. (Kelly) Roy, 70, of Zelienople, PA formerly of Blairsville passed away on Monday, November 24, 2008 in Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.The daughter of Joseph and Myrtle P. (Elwood) Kelly, she was born January 2, 1938 in Bolivar, PA.Mrs. Roy formerly attended the Free Methodist Church, Blairsville.Her children and grandchildren were the center of her life.Surviving are two daughters,...

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George Chaek

George Chaek

Nov 18, 2008

George Chaek, 85, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.The son of Cahill and Zachia Chaek, he was born April 7, 1923 in Castro, Brazil.He was a member of the Hebron Lutheran Church, Blairsville and was a veteran of the Brazilian Army.George moved to Blairsville in 1954 and opened George's...

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Margaret Steeves

Margaret Steeves

Nov 17, 2008

Margaret (Vresilovic) Steeves, 58, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Monday, November 17, 2008 at her home after a six year long and courageous battle against multiple sclerosis.The daughter of the late Pete and Sophie Vresilovic, she was born January 1, 1950 in Indiana Hospital.Margaret was a lifetime member of the NEA and PSEA.She was very talented in her craft...

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William Nicholson

William Nicholson

Nov 14, 2008

William Nicholson, 79, of Blairsville, PA (Westmoreland Co.) passed away on Friday, November 14, 2008 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.The son of William and Edith (Zimmerman) Nicholson, he was born May 19, 1929 in Derry, PA.Mr. Nicholson was a member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, Blairsville.He graduated in 1947 from the Milton Hershey School and was...

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Betty J. Albright

Betty J. Albright

Nov 8, 2008

Betty Jane (Hegan) Albright, 84, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2008 at St. Andrew's Village, Indiana.The daughter of Harry E. and Elsie (Miller) Hegan, she was born June 30, 1924 in Unity Twp., PA (Westmoreland Co.)Mrs. Albright was a member of the First Baptist Church, Blairsville.She worked for Dr. Catalano and Dr. Williamson, Latrobe.Surviving are her...

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Frank J. Lychalk

Frank J. Lychalk

Nov 7, 2008

Frank Jerome Lychalk, 89, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Friday, November 7, 2008 at St. Andrew's Village, Indiana.The son of Michael and Susanna (Lukac) Lychalk, he was born May 20, 1919 in Josephine, PA.Mr. Lychalk was a veteran of the US Army.He was a member of the Blairsville VFW Post #5821 and enjoyed going to the senior center.Prior to...

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Viola G. Brown

Viola G. Brown

Nov 5, 2008

Viola Grace (Ruddock) Brown, 84, of Blairsville, PA formerly of Indiana, PA passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at the Keeper of the Flame, Blairsville.The daughter of David and Emma Clarice (Moore) Ruddock, she was born July 1, 1924 in Revloc, Cambria County, PA.The family moved to Coal Run when she was a child and then to Indiana where...

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Robert R. Berkey

Robert R. Berkey

Oct 28, 2008

Robert Ralph Berkey, 48, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg, PA.The son of Robert Richard and Nancy J. (Rhoades) Berkey, he was born May 29, 1960 in Johnstown, PA.Mr. Berkey was a member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church and was also attending the First Baptist Church, Blairsville.He graduated...

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Margaret M. Fertal

Margaret M. Fertal

Oct 14, 2008

Margaret Magdalene (Wincek) Fertal, 84, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at the Crest Personal Care Facility, New Alexandria, PA.The daughter of Henry P. and Cecelia (DeWalt) Wincek, she was born November 1, 1923 in Coral, PA.Mrs. Fertal lived most of her life in the Blairsville area and was of the catholic faith.She is...

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James Robert Tedeski

James Robert Tedeski

Oct 12, 2008

James Robert Tedeski, 36, of Homer City, PA passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2008 at his home.The son of John R. and Helen (Varholick) Tedeski, he was born October 20, 1971 in White Twp., PA.He graduated from Homer Center High School in 1990 and worked as a laborer.Surviving are his mother of Homer City; a son, Timothy James Tedeski...

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David W. Stewart

David W. Stewart

Sep 29, 2008

David William Stewart, 54, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Monday, September 29, 2008 at his home.The son of George M. Stewart and Margaret L. (Winters) Stewart Werry, he was born December 13, 1953 in Wursburg, Germany.He graduated from Blairsville High School in 1972 and worked for Nickles Bakery in Blairsville and Punxsutawney for 15 years before becoming disabled.Surviving are...

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Marion L. Cribbs

Marion L. Cribbs

Sep 20, 2008

Marion L. (Blattenberger) Cribbs, 63, of Fredericksburg, VA formerly of Black Lick, PA passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2008 at her home.The daughter of Samuel B. and Erma L. (McAdoo) Blattenberger, she was born May 1, 1945 in White Twp., Indiana Co., PA.Marion graduated from Beaverdale High School in 1962.Prior to 1996, Marion lived in Black Lick and worked...

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Daniel L. Falcone Sr.

Daniel L. Falcone Sr.

Sep 20, 2008

Daniel Leonard Falcone, Sr., 86, of Blairsville, PA (Strangford) passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2008 at Beacon Ridge, Indiana, PA.The son of William and Annabelle (DeFleice) Falcone, he was born March 16, 1922 in Dixonville, PA.Dan was one of the few remaining WW II Army veterans. He retired, after 27 years from Fisher Scientific, Indiana.Dan was an avid Blairsville...

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Helen B. Goldfarb

Helen B. Goldfarb

Sep 13, 2008

Helen B. Goldfarb of North Canton, OH formerly of Blairsville, PA passed away at the Windsor Medical Center after an extended illness on September 13, 2008. She was born Helen Brodsky in Brooklyn, NY on February 12, 1919. Her family moved to Canton, OH where she graduated from McKinley High School. Her singing talent took her back to New York...

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Mary M. Fritz

Mary M. Fritz

Sep 3, 2008

Mary Margeret (Platt) Fritz, 73, of Blairsville, PA (Blacklick Twp.) passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at the home of her son.The daughter of William W. and Marcella Mae (Snyder) Platt, she was born August 7, 1935 in Salina, PA.Mrs. Platt was a member of the Assembly of God, Blairsville.She enjoyed being at home with her children and grandchildren...

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Raymond D. Gill

Raymond D. Gill

Sep 1, 2008

Raymond Dale Gill of Fredericksburg, VA passed away on Monday, September 1, 2008 at Mary Washington Hospital, Fredericksburg.The son of Dale and Elizabeth (Spires) Gill, he was born January 4, 1938 in Blairsville.Mr. Gill worked for A&P for many years and later for Hecht's Department Store.Surviving are his wife, Mary Ellen Gill; a daughter, Kim Dietzen and husband, David of...

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Dora M. Clawson

Dora M. Clawson

Aug 28, 2008

Dora May(Walker) Clawson, 88, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) was lifted into the arms of her Lord on Thursday, August 28, 2008 in Burrell Twp., PA.The granddaughter of William Milton and Mary Inez (Armstrong) Daugherty, she was born May 19, 1920 in Bairdstown, where she lived all of her life.Mrs. Clawson was a member of the Hebron Lutheran Church, Blairsville.She...

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Ronald R. Silvis

Ronald R. Silvis

Aug 26, 2008

Ronald Raymond Silvis, 71, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA.The son of Raymond G. and Gladys M. (Brownley) Silvis, he was born April 15, 1937 in Bradford, PA.Mr. Silvis was a volunteer for the Agency Services Senior Center, Indiana, along with his mother and father for many...

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Granville C. Randolph Sr.

Granville C. Randolph Sr.

Aug 20, 2008

Granville Clark Randolph, Sr., 81, of Indiana, PA passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.The son of Grant and Sarah Mae (Jenkins) Randolph, he was born September 6, 1926 in Blairsville, PA.Mr. Randolph was a member of the former Church of the Bible Covenant, Josephine, PA and the Teamsters Union.He was a...

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