Aug 29, 2023

Sondra J. “Soni” (Cump) Clapper, 87, of Blairsville, PA went to be with the Lord peacefully on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at St. Andrew’s Village, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Calvin D.D. and Elizabeth G. (Hartley) Cump, she was born on August 18, 1936, in Altoona, PA.

Soni graduated from Altoona High School, Class of...

Aug 28, 2023

Thomas Edward Patterson, 73, of Myrtle Beach, SC, formerly of Blairsville, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023, at his home.

The son of Charles J. and Marybell (Fitzsimmons) Patterson, he was born on February 10, 1950, in Allegheny County, PA.

Thomas worked on the family milk farm.

Surviving is his brother, George...

Aug 25, 2023

Nancy J. Black, 70, of Indiana, passed away Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, at her home.

A daughter of Robert and Esther (Cashdollar) Heidish, she was born Oct. 6, 1952, in Pittsburgh.

Nancy was a member of Grace United Methodist Church. She retired from Aramark, where she was an accountant. She enjoyed spending time with her...

Aug 25, 2023

Richard Alan Gribble, 69, of Penn Run, passed away Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, at the Embassy Hillsdale Park, in Hillsdale.

A son of Willam B. and Jane (Greg) Gribble, he was born Dec. 30, 1953, in Johnstown.

Richard loved trains and going to Disney World in Florida, sometimes twice a year.

He is...

Aug 22, 2023

Cecelia S. (Zona) Henigin, 87, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at St. Andrew’s Village, Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Alexander and Emma (Balough) Zona, she was born on June 21, 1936, in Livermore, PA.

Cecelia graduated from Elders Ridge High School, Class of 1954.

Cecelia was a member...

Aug 13, 2023

Henry Ronald Stewart, Sr., 79, of Greensburg, PA passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at Hempfield Manor, Greensburg, PA.

The son of George and Etta (Jones) Steward, he was born August 26, 1943, in Latrobe, PA.

Henry was a Vietnam Veteran of the United States Army. He served in the 5th Infantry as a...

Aug 12, 2023

Frederick Allen Stormer, 38, of Slickville, PA passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at his home.

The son of Edward C. Stormer, Sr. and Donna M. (Patterson) Stormer, he was born July 17, 1985 in Indiana, PA.

Fred worked as a laborer and loved fishing.

Surviving is his son, Timothy Allen Stormer...

Aug 10, 2023

Darlene Gail McMullen, 79, of Grasonville, Md., passed away Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, at Compass Hospice in Centreville, Md.

Darlene was the loving daughter of the late Donald A. and Edna M. (Fisher) McMullen, of Monroeville and Oakmont.

Darlene graduated from Oakmont High School in the class of 1962 and attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania...

Aug 8, 2023

Mason grew up in Canton, Ohio, the son of Herbert Rhoads and Mary Lou McCurdy.

He attended Glenwood High School, was an Eagle Scout at Camp Tuscazoar, and then joined the Navy after graduation. He was a student at Kent State University when four students were killed in 1970, an event that helped shape him into a...

Aug 7, 2023

Kevin Douglas Muir, Sr., 68, of Bolivar, PA passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023, at his home.

The son of Harry and Audrey (Patton) Muir, he was born August 15, 1954 in Westmoreland County, PA.

Kevin was a graduate of Blairsville High School, Class of 1973 and worked for Gerdau Steel in New Jersey...

Aug 6, 2023

Nicholas Sracic, 75, of Blairsville, PA passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 6th, 2023, in Independence Health System, Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg, PA.

The son of Nicholas J. Sracic and Louise (Kurant) Sracic, he was born December 19, 1947, in Indiana, PA.

Nick was a graduate of Derry Area High School, Class of 1965, and a...

Jul 25, 2023

Sylvia Joyce (Riddell) Mileff, 95, died peacefully at home on July 25, 2023, in Pittsburgh, PA.

She was born April 12, 1928, in Bournemouth, England. Sylvia attended Bournemouth School for Girls and graduated as a registered nurse from Guy’s Hospital, London. Sylvia returned to Bournemouth as an operating room staff nurse until a love of travel took...

Jul 25, 2023

Ronald Barry Quick, 73, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Independence Health System, Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg, PA.

The son of Clair B. Quick and Geraldine (Fink) Quick, he was born on December 5, 1949, in Latrobe, PA.

Prior to his retirement in 2014, Ron was employed by Pace Industries as...

Jul 20, 2023

Harold C. Bowman, 75, of Indiana, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023, at St. Andrew’s Village.

A son of the late James C. and Betty (Craig) Bowman, he was born Sept. 10, 1947, in Indiana.

Harold worked in the cafeteria at Indiana University of Pennsylvania until his retirement. He was a member of the Crete...

Jul 19, 2023

Daniel Merle Henry, 74, of Indiana, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at his home.

A son of the late Joseph M. and Blanche E. (Thompson) Henry, he was born Oct. 27, 1948, in Indiana.

Prior to starting his own business, Dan’s Lawn Repair, which he had for 15 years, he had previously worked at...

Jul 16, 2023

Kyle Vaughn Allen, 34, of Clymer, PA passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

The son of Mark W. and Victoria L. (Murphy) Allen, he was born on March 30, 1989, in Latrobe, PA.

Kyle graduated from United High School, Class of 2007.

Kyle enjoyed working on...

Jul 15, 2023

Dale James “Jim” Kwisnek, Sr., 76, of Clarksburg, PA passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at his home.

The son of Steve and Ruby L. (Sharp) Kwisnek, he was born on June 15, 1947, in Indiana, PA.

Jim graduated from Saltsburg High School, Class of 1965 and was a veteran of the US Army...

Jul 12, 2023

Cynthia Kay Bence, 81, of Sarasota, Fla., formerly of Indiana, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at her home.

A daughter of the late Charles H. and Dorothy (Lydic) Bence, she was born July 27, 1941, in Indiana.

Cindy was a graduate of Penn Joint High School in Harrison City and the Western Pennsylvania Hospital...

Jul 11, 2023

Garnet Ruth (Oaks) Citeroni, 85, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at her home.

The daughter of William Oaks Sr. and Ora Mae (Libengood) Oaks Blystone, she was born on September 7, 1937, in Derry, PA.

Garnet graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1956.

Garnet was a member...

Jul 11, 2023

Russell George Quick, 81, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, in Independence Health System – Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.

The son of William J. and Ruth H. (Greene) Quick, he was born on June 4, 1942, in Blairsville, PA.

Russell was a graduate of Blairsville High School, Class of 1960 and...