OBITUARIES
Local obituaries in Indiana, PA.
Shirlee Shiner
Oct 15, 2026
Shirlee (Kinsinger) Shiner, 88, of Indiana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
She was born on September 19, 1938, in Somerset to the late Roy and Emily (Baker) Kinsinger. Shirlee worked for at time at Season-All Industries and Thermal-Gard, then working until the age of 83 as a secretary and receptionist for Holsinger, Clark and Armstrong, Attorneys at Law,...
Patricia Ann Eversole
Oct 13, 2026
Patricia Ann Eversole, 74, of Gibsonia, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, in Indian Haven Personal Care Home, Indiana, PA.She was born in Pittsburgh on November 18, 1952, to the late Leopold and Mary (Dunlap) Strauss.After High School, Pat attended CCAC and spent her career as a Registered Nurse at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.Pat was an active member of...
Phyllis K. "PK" Valenti
Oct 13, 2026
Phyllis K. “PK” Valenti, 77, of Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. She was born on May 4, 1949, in Indiana, to the late Merle and Louise (Croci) Valenti.
PK graduated from Indiana High School and began her employment at Robertshaw Industries as a calibrator. After Robertshaw, she worked for a time at the Homer City Generating Station before...
Jay R. Ling
Oct 9, 2026
Jay Richard Ling, 87, of Indiana, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026, in Conemaugh Memorial Hospital, Johnstown.
He was born on March 31, 1939, in Ernest, to the late Charles and Verna (Clawson) Ling. After graduating from Indiana High School, Jay served our country in the United States Army. Upon his discharge, Jay was an insurance agent for American General,...
Paula Ann Miller
Sep 9, 2026
Paula Ann (Stancombe) Miller, 65, of Creekside, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, after an extended illness.
She was born in Indiana on January 29, 1961, to W. James and Betty L. (Stuchell) Stancombe.
Paula was an LPN and worked for the Visiting Nurses Association, until her retirement in 2023.
Her memberships included the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary, as well as Zion...
Nancy G. Steffy
Aug 24, 2026
Nancy G. Steffy, 75, of Indiana, passed away Monday, August 24, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Born April 11, 1951, in Indiana, she was the daughter of William K. and Anna K. (Walker) Wassam.
Nancy grew up in Indiana where she loved showing horses and going to the Red Rooster with her good friend Patty Craig. She was a graduate of...
Kathy Woods
Aug 22, 2026
Katherine “Kathy” (Hirschelman) Woods, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and friend, passed away peacefully with her family by her side. Kathy was born on January 21, 1947, in Mt. Carmel, Illinois, to Edwin and Margaret (Henze) Hirschelman. After graduating from Mt. Carmel High School in 1965, she married Robert Woods in 1969, and they built a life together through 57...
Elaine "Ginger" Earley
Aug 19, 2026
Elaine “Ginger” Earley, 83, of Indiana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. She was born in Latrobe on November 20, 1942, to the late Alton and Eltye (Lenhardt) Thomas.
Ginger was an avid artist. She was an accomplished florist, dry wreath arranger, folk artist, musician, and painter. She was also a successful businesswoman, having owned and operated Mountain Greenery...
Pamela Jean Miller
Aug 12, 2026
Pamela Jean (Myers) Miller, 70, of Sagamore, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. The daughter of the late Jerry and Mary Jane (Frazier) Myers, she was born on November 1, 1955, in Wheeling, West Virginia.
Pam was a devoted housewife who enjoyed all types of crafts, especially do-it-yourself projects.
She is survived by her high school...
John G. "Jack" Cunningham
Aug 5, 2026
John (Jack) G. Cunningham, of Indiana passed away on August 5, 2026, one day after his 99th birthday surrounded by his wife and daughters.
Born in Saltsburg he is the son of the late Wilmer and Ethel Mary Cunningham.
Jack graduated from Saltsburg High School, Slippery Rock University, and the University of Pittsburgh. He was a teacher and school administrator at Penn...
Gary L. Pellatiro
Aug 1, 2026
Gary L. Pellatiro, 75, of Indiana, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Born in Johnstown on January 12, 1951, he was the son of the late William and Leola (Reed) Pellatiro.
Well known for his newsboy hat, Gary enjoyed visiting with his Johnstown friends, sharing classic Italian food, and golfing. Most of all, he cherished time spent with his children,...
Patricia Lou Eiselman
Jul 17, 2026
Patricia Lou (Wilson) Eiselman, 82, of Indiana, PA, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026, at her home. She was born in Indiana, PA on September 17, 1943, to the late James Wayne and Anna Catherine (McCoy) Wilson.
Pat attended Hilltop Baptist Church. She was a life member of the Clymer Slovak Club and the Country Music Association. An avid polka...
Paula Daskivich
Jul 11, 2026
Paula Ann (Borish) Daskivich, 75, of Indiana, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026. She was born in Latrobe on January 17, 1951, to the late John and Mary Jane (Bergman) Borish.
Paula devoted 35 years of her life to the Indiana Area School District, where she served with distinction as both a teacher and principal. Throughout her career, she inspired...
Ricki Mains
Jun 26, 2026
Richelle Elizabeth “Ricki” Mains, 60, Homer City, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026, in UPMC Shadyside Hospital. She was born on August 25, 1965, to Richard T. Gamble and Andria “Andi” Berkey.
Ricki had a heart of gold; she enjoyed the thrill of the hunt, often visiting many yard sales. She worked for many families throughout the area as a...
Peter E. Urso
Jun 12, 2026
Peter E. Urso, 78, was at home in Indiana, Pa, when he died on June 12, 2026. Born in Johnstown, PA, on November 30, 1947; he was the son of Charles and Grace (Falsone) Urso.
Peter and his wife Antoinette (Dubinsky) Urso married on June 15, 1974. Survived by his wife and son, Charles (Melissa) Urso of Pittsburgh, PA, and daughter...
Beverly H. Fazio
Jun 2, 2026
Beverly H. Fazio, 89, of Indiana went on to her heavenly home on June 2, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Frank Fazio, devoted mother of Barbara (Marc) Harrold of Bethel Park, and Michael Fazio, Indiana. Cherished “Grandma B” to Daniel (Teresa) Harrold, Ian (Julie) Harrold, Nicholas (Lauren) Fazio, Nathan (Heidi) Harrold, and KC Fazio. Great-grandmother of Eliza, Francesco, Elliott,...
Charles L. Stewart
May 25, 2026
Charles “Chuck” Leroy Stewart, 90, of Indiana, PA, passed away at his home on Monday, May 25, 2026. Chuck was born in Beaver Falls on March 29, 1936, to the late Gilbert M. and Ethel B. Stewart.
A graduate of Beaver Falls High School, he received a Bachelor’s as well as Master’s Degrees from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Initially employed as...
H. Gordon Gaston
May 18, 2026
H. Gordon Gaston, 89, of Indiana, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026, in Johnstown. He was born in Canoe Township, Indiana County, on November 26, 1936, to the late Walter E. and Lola M. (English) Gaston.
Gordon attended Laura Lamar High School where he played county ball and proudly was awarded medals in track. He proudly served our country in...
Nancy Jane Doughty
May 17, 2026
Nancy Jane (Rineer) Doughty, 92, of Indiana, formerly of Berwyn, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, May 17, 2026 — just hours before the one-year anniversary of her beloved husband Wesley’s passing. A love story that spanned 76 years was reunited in Heaven.
Born in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, Nancy was the daughter of the late John and Bertha...
Jill Dawn Gaston
May 9, 2026
Jill Dawn (Zack) Gaston, 47, of Indiana, passed away after an extended illness on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Pittsburgh.
She was born in Indiana on January 12, 1978, to Jim Zack and Connie (Hilty) Andrascik.
Jill graduated from Penns Manor High School in 1996 and then attended and graduated from the IUP Police Academy. She was employed by the Blairsville Police...

