Mar 10, 2024

Helen Marie (Rosborough) Palmer, 92, of Blairsville, PA died on Sunday, March 10, 2024, in the Communities of Indian Haven, Indiana, PA.

Born on July 21, 1931, in Blairsville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Elsie Rosborough.

Helen was a licensed practical nurse until her retirement.

Per Helen’s wishes there will...

Mar 9, 2024

Alan Holsinger, Jr., 93, of Indiana, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024, at St. Andrew’s Village, with his loving family by his side.

A son of the late Orville A. and Mary (Bayer) Holsinger, Sr., he was born Sept. 28, 1930, in Johnstown.

Alan Holsinger loved his family, his faith and his community. He graduated...

Mar 8, 2024

Marilyn Lee (Lewis) Peterman, 91, of Indiana, formerly of Shelocta, passed away Friday, March 8, 2024, at Beacon Ridge, Indiana.

The daughter of Blair and Alma (McAdoo) Lewis, she was born March 23, 1932, in Deckers Point.

Mrs. Peterman graduated from Indiana High School, Class of 1949; worked at Scenery Hill, Indiana; attended Crete Presbyterian...

Mar 4, 2024

Vivian Lee (Gordish) Decker, 83, of Blairsville, PA (Black Lick Twp.) passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024, in Bethlen Home Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, Ligonier, PA.

The daughter of Theodore Gordish Sr. and Julia (Toldi) Gordish, she was born on September 7, 1940 in Indiana, PA.

Vivian graduated from Laura Lamar High School, Class...

Feb 28, 2024

Linda Marie (Brezinski) Sandolfini, 67, of Blairsville, PA died on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at home.

The daughter of John and Wilda (Buterbaugh) Brezinski, she was born on July 26, 1956 in Latrobe, PA.

Linda graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1974 and was employed with BiLo Foods for many years.

She...

Feb 21, 2024

Madeline “Mattie” Carol (Diak) Snyder Shrewsburg, 86, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024, in the Communities of Indian Haven, Indiana, PA.

Born May 3, 1937, in Robertsdale, PA, she was the daughter of John J. and Ellen (Rubic) Diak.

Madeline was a member of the United Presbyterian Church, Blairsville, and...

Feb 19, 2024

Regina “Reggy” Lynn (Ehman) Endress, 49, of Josephine, PA passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024.

The daughter of Jean A. (Galloway) Messenger, she was born March 29,1974, in Latrobe, PA.

Regina graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1992 and received her license in Cosmetology from the Pittsburgh Beauty Academy.

She opened...

Feb 15, 2024

Robert “Bob” Joseph Butchkoski, 78, of Indiana, went to Heaven to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, peacefully in Indiana, PA.

A son of Joseph and Anna (Prymack) Butchkoski, he was born Jan. 11, 1946, in Indiana.

Bob was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. For 28 years, Bob was...

Feb 12, 2024

Myrna Louise (Shankle) Zona, 81, of Blairsville, PA (Black Lick Twp.) passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024, at her home.

The daughter of Leslie R. and Helen E. (Brink) Shankle, she was born May 23, 1942, in Kittanning, PA.

Myrna graduated from Laura Lamar High School, Class of 1960. She was a member of...

Feb 9, 2024

Robert G. "Mickey" Bennett Jr., 80, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024 at his home.

The son of Robert G. and Alice M. (Libengood) Bennett, he was born on July 20, 1943 in Black Lick, PA.

Robert was a professional truck driver for many years.

He is survived by...

Feb 9, 2024

Rev. Burton J. Adiska, 88, of Towanda, PA, formerly of Blairsville, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024, at the home of his son, David.

The son of Harold J. and Maxine N. (Young) Adiska, he was born February 18, 1935, in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

Rev. Adiska was raised in Ypsilanti, Michigan and graduated from Lincoln...

Feb 5, 2024

Norman Joseph Murphy, 86, of Blairsville, passed away on Monday February 5, 2024, at the Willow Fork Special Care Center in Katy, TX.

Born in Munster, PA on December 4, 1937, Norm was the son of the late Leo and Esther (Krug) Murphy. A graduate of Cresson Joint High School, his fondest memories were of his coaches,...

Feb 3, 2024

Francis Michael “Frank” Shurina, Sr., 77, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at St. Andrew’s Village, Indiana, PA.

The son of Francis J. and Mary (Strbak) Shurina, he was born September 25, 1946, in Latrobe, PA.

Frank graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1964.  He worked at Westinghouse Specialty Metals...

Feb 2, 2024

Jackie Peak Shaffer, 63, of Homer City, was called home on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024.

The daughter of Dorothy Mae and William Jasper Peak, she was born Oct. 1, 1960, in Indiana.

For most of her life, Jackie lived in Indiana, outside of the time she spent living in Pittsburgh for nearly 10 years. She...

Jan 30, 2024

Frank Richard Prola, 73, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at his home.

The son of Victor R. and Julia (Flasick) Prola, he was born December 5, 1950, in Indiana, PA.

Frank graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1968 and was a veteran of the United States Air Force.  In...

Jan 28, 2024

June Marie Morgan Edgar, 60, of Indiana, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024, at Indiana Regional Medical Center with her family by her side.

June is one of five sisters and three brothers of the late Richard and Margaret (Wiley) Morgan, born on March 10, 1963, in Waynesburg.

June graduated from Waynesburg Central High...

Jan 27, 2024

Logan William Campbell, 26, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at his home.

The son of Jeffrey L. and Donna Mae (Turberville) Campbell, he was born on March 27, 1997 in Pittsburgh, PA.

Logan was a member of the Grace Independent Baptist Church, Shelocta, PA.  He loved being around the farm...

Jan 25, 2024

Laura Mae (Frankhauser) Bumbera, 60, of Central City, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, at her son’s home.

The daughter of Anthony Frankhauser, Jr. and Marie R. (Byers) Frankhauser, she was born April 19, 1963, in Indiana.

Laura was a homemaker. She loved playing with her dogs, being outdoors, coloring and spending time with...

Jan 25, 2024

On Thursday, January 25, 2024, Barbara Foye Bender, 77 of Blairsville, PA peacefully passed away.

Barbara loved spending time with her family and friends and loved taking care of everyone.

Barbara was born in Indiana, PA to Melvin and Irene Foye on January 16, 1947. Barbara graduated from Laura Lamar High School, Homer City, PA...

Jan 23, 2024

Irving George Lindsey, 78, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at Hempfield Manor, Greensburg, PA.

He was born on October 7, 1945 in Philadelphia, PA.

Irving was a graduate of Hollidaysburg High School, Class of 1963 and a veteran of the US Army serving in the Vietnam War.

Retiring...