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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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Mary Jo Compton

Mary Jo Compton

Mar 11, 2008

Mary Jo (Stine) Compton, 73, of Clarksburg, PA passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at St. Andrew's Village, Indiana, PA.The daughter of James E. and Mary (Gosnell) Stine, she was born August 27, 1934 in Greensburg, PA.Mrs. Compton was a member of the Trinity Presbyterian Church, Clarksburg, PA.She graduated from Greensburg High School in 1952 and from IUP in...

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Roxanna M. Passarelli

Roxanna M. Passarelli

Mar 10, 2008

Roxanna M. (Starry) Boarts Passarelli, 94, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Monday, March 10, 2008 at her home. The daughter of John E. and Bertha M. (McAdoo) Starry, she was born on January 14, 1914 in Josephine, PA.Mrs. Boarts was a member of the Free Methodist Church, Blairsville. She graduated from Indiana Normal School (IUP) in 1932 and was...

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James L. Foster

James L. Foster

Mar 7, 2008

James Lawrence Foster, 21, of New Florence, PA passed away on Friday, March 7, 2008 at Seward, PA as the result of an automobile accident.The son of Samuel R. and Cindy L. (Bailey) Foster, he was born June 27, 1986 in Johnstown, PA.James graduated from United High School with the class of 2004 and was an EMT.He was a member...

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Julia A. Prola

Julia A. Prola

Mar 2, 2008

Julia Ann (Flasick) Prola, 89, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2008 at Loyalhanna Care Center, Latrobe, PA.The daughter of Joseph and Anna V. (Sieczkowski) Flasick, she was born March 31, 1918 in Slickville, PA.Mrs. Prola was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville.Her passion in life was her family and cooking for...

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Terrie A. Palmer

Terrie A. Palmer

Feb 29, 2008

Terrie Adel Palmer, 53, of Black Lick, PA passed away on Friday, February 29, 2008 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.The daughter of Scott R. and Alice E. (Williams) Palmer, she was born June 24, 1954 in Indiana, PA.Terrie graduated from Blairsville High School in 1972 and worked for Indiana County as a social worker.She was a member...

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Merle A. Yellets

Merle A. Yellets

Feb 29, 2008

Merle A. "Bud" Yellets, 80, of Blairsville went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 29, 2008 while vacationing in Europe.The son of John Vincent and Marie Mame (Douglas) Yellets, he was born May 3, 1927 in Keith, WV.He attended Blairsville High School.He proudly served as a decorated World War II army veteran and worked...

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Effie J. Robb

Effie J. Robb

Feb 26, 2008

Effie Jean (Erb) Robb, 85, of New Derry, PA passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at St. Andrews Village, Indiana, PAThe daughter of Odis R. and Nellie E. (Libengood) Erb, she was born July 26, 1922 in Strangford, PAMrs. Robb was a member of the New Derry Methodist Church and prior to retiring, she worked in the cafeteria at...

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