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William A. Galloway Sr.

William A. Galloway Sr.

Dec 6, 2006

William Albert Galloway, Sr., 71, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2006 at Loyalhanna Care Center, Latrobe, PA.He was born April 5, 1935 in Latrobe, PA, a son of William E. and Muriel A. Bothwell Galloway.Mr. Galloway was a member of the Blairsville United Presbyterian Church and graduated from Blairsville High School with the Class of 1953.He...

Charles F. Dillon

Charles F. Dillon

Dec 5, 2006

Charles Franklin Dillon, 84, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2006 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.He was born October 27, 1922 in Derry Twp., Westmoreland Co., PA, a son of Matthew P. and Julia Smith Dillon.Mr. Dillon was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville, PA.He was a World War II...

Florence P. Shanner

Florence P. Shanner

Dec 3, 2006

Florence P. Henderson Shanner, 71, of Armagh, PA passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2006 at Beacon Ridge, Indiana, PA.She was born September 6, 1935 in Fairfield Twp., Westmoreland Co., PA., a daughter of Alfred R. and Emma Alberta E. Foust Henderson. She lived most of her life in the Bolivar area.Surviving are four sons, James O. Shanner of Armagh;...

William H. Krajec

William H. Krajec

Nov 27, 2006

William Henry Krajec, 79, of Blairsville, PA (Burrell Twp.) passed away on Monday, November 27, 2006 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.He was born November 24, 1927 in Johnstown, PA, a son of Frank J. and Ursula Golob Krajec.Mr. Krajec was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville; UMWA Local #1378 for 54 years...

Mary E. Mccurdy

Mary E. Mccurdy

Nov 27, 2006

Mary Elizabeth Lawson McCurdy, 70, of Homer City, PA passed away on Monday, November 27, 2006 at her home.She was born August 14, 1936 in Black Lick, PA, a daughter of Elmer D. and Orpha V. Varner Lawson.Surviving are four sons, Arthur E. McCurdy of Homer City; Robert D. McCurdy and wife, Cathy of Indiana; Ricky A. McCurdy and wife,...

Dolores E. Bearer

Dolores E. Bearer

Nov 24, 2006

Dolores E. "Petie" Weakland Bearer, 56, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Friday, November 24, 2006 at her home.She was born March 5, 1950 in Spangler, PA, a daughter of Valentine and Louise McDannell Weakland.Mrs. Bearer was a member of St. Francis Roman Catholic Church, Coral, PA. and a 1969 graduate of Northern Cambria High School.She loved being with her...

Molly Jean Dilts

Molly Jean Dilts

Nov 20, 2006

Molly Jean Dilts, 20, of Black Lick, PA passed away on Monday, November 20, 2006 in Atlantic City, NJ.A daughter of Verner E. and Nicola Taylor Dilts, she was born June 24, 1986 in Latrobe, PA.Molly attended Blairsville High School.She is survived by her father of Black Lick and a son, Jeremiah Dilts of Black Lick.She was preceded in death...

W. Glenn Wasson

W. Glenn Wasson

Nov 20, 2006

W. Glenn Wasson, 83, Latrobe, PA formerly of Blairsville, PA passed away on Monday, November 20, 2006 at the Loyalhanna Care Center, Latrobe, PA.He was born June 30, 1923 in Brownsville, Fayette Co., PA, the son of William A. and Elsie Swietzer Wasson.Mr. Wasson lived in Blairsville for five years. He enjoyed the piano, reading, playing scrabble and scripture memorization.He...

Evelyn M. Prola

Evelyn M. Prola

Nov 14, 2006

Evelyn Mae Wimmil Prola, 80, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.She was born August 9, 1926 in Marstellar, PA, a daughter of Charles and Margaret Bolger Wimmil.Mrs. Prola was a member of the Blairsville United Presbyterian Church where she had served as a Deacon and Blairsville Chapter #166 Order...

Paul L. Miller

Paul L. Miller

Nov 9, 2006

Paul Lessley Miller, 103, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2006 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.He was born February 11, 1903 in Mohnton, PA, the son of Harry W. and Lizzie Lessley Miller.Mr. Miller lived the last 10 years with his daughter, Carmen Gunder.He was a member of the First Assembly of God, Allentown,...

Herbert L. Walter

Herbert L. Walter

Nov 6, 2006

Herbert L. Walter, 77, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Monday, November 6, 2006 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.The son of Hugo and Augusta White Walter, he was born December 10, 1928 in Bronx, New York.Mr. Walter lived in Stroudsburg prior to moving to Blairsville one year ago.He was a veteran of the Korean War having served...

Richard L. Harshbarger

Richard L. Harshbarger

Oct 6, 2006

Richard L. "Dick" Harshbarger, 77, of Black Lick, PA passed away on Friday, October 6, 2006 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.The son of Lester and Ruth Gearhart Harshbarger, he was born June 26, 1929 in McVeytown, PA.Mr. Harshbarger enjoyed riding motorcycles and spending time with his family, friends and his dog, Lady.He retired from Season All Industries, Indiana,...

Marguerite George

Marguerite George

Oct 2, 2006

Marguerite (Dick) George, 89, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Monday, October 2, 2006 at the Keeper of the Flame-Morewood Towers, Blairsville, PA.A daughter of Alex L. and Matilda McCrea Dick, she was born July 19, 1917 in Brush Valley, PA.Mrs. George was a member of the Blairsville United Presbyterian Church where she was a ruling elder, Sunday school teacher...

Ralph D. Crusan

Ralph D. Crusan

Oct 1, 2006

Ralph Duane Crusan, 79, of Tunnelton, PA passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2006 at Kittanning Care Center, Kittanning, PA.The son of David M. and Effie Horrell Crusan, he was born April 26, 1927 in Tunnelton, PA.Mr. Crusan lived his entire life in Tunnelton.He enjoyed hunting, spending time with his grandchildren, great grandchildren and his beloved dog Taffy.He was a...

Rudolph Metalla

Rudolph Metalla

Sep 28, 2006

Rudolph Metalla, 79, of Hillsdale, PA formerly of Blairsville passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2006 at the Beverly Healthcare Mountain View, Hillsdale, PA.The son of Joseph and Anna Lupco Metalla, he was born June 5, 1927 in Coral, PA.He was of the catholic faith.Mr. Metalla lived in the Blairsville area most of his life where he was a self-employed...

Stella Giesey

Stella Giesey

Sep 19, 2006

Stella "Tur" Giesey, 86, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.She was born January 21, 1920 in Johnstown, PA, a daughter of Joseph and Michelina Tur.Mrs. Giesey had worked for the Blairsville Police Department. She was a member of the Blairsville Grange #2012 and was a Steeler fan, enjoyed cooking...

Richard Harshbarger

Richard Harshbarger

Sep 12, 2006

Richard 'Big Rick' Harshbarger, 39, of Blairsville, PA. Born September 8, 1967, Indiana, PA went to be with the Lord September 12, 2006 at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh, PA with his loving family and friends by his side.Rick was a member at the Free Methodist Church, Black Lick.Formerly, he was a correctional officer at the Indiana County Jail. Rick enjoyed...

Herbert F. Henigin

Herbert F. Henigin

Sep 5, 2006

Herbert Francis Henigin, 73, of Blairsville, PA (Blacklick Twp.) passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2006 at his home.He was born October 24, 1932 in Gray Station, PA, the son of Herbert W. and Mary Ann Flynn Henigin.Mr. Henigin was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville, the UMWA and the AARP.He graduated from Derry High...

Clair L. Piper

Clair L. Piper

Sep 1, 2006

Clair Louis Piper, 77, of Black Lick, PA passed away on Friday, September 1, 2006 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.The son of Leroy L. and Fredericka J. Mikesell Piper, he was born July 12, 1929 in Cook Twp., Westmoreland Co., PA.Mr. Piper was a member of the Hebron Lutheran Church, Blairsville.He was a veteran of the Korean...

Mervin W. Lichtenfels

Mervin W. Lichtenfels

Aug 31, 2006

Mervin Wade Lichtenfels, 73, Indiana, PA formerly of Blairsville passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2006 at his home.The son of Glenn and Doradeane Boring Lichtenfels, he was born August 6, 1933 in Clyde, PA.Mr. Lichtenfels attended the Indiana Church of the Brethren. He graduated from Blairsville High School in 1951 and was a US Army veteran of the Korean...

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