OBITUARIES


Local obituaries in Indiana, PA.

Kathy Woods

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...

Pamela Jean Miller

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Ronald Ray Rose

Ronald Ray Rose

May 6, 2026

Ronald Ray Rose, 90, of Indiana, went to be with the Lord on May 6, 2026. Born June 6, 1935, in Windber, PA he was the son of Humphrey and Alice (Jennings) Rose. He was married to the love of his life Eleanor on October 31, 1959.

Ron was a dedicated and well-known businessman in Indiana, spending his career in sales...

Carol Ann Pappal

Carol Ann Pappal

May 4, 2026

Carol Ann Pappal, 83, of Indiana, Pa. passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026, in Rose Haven Personal Care Home.

She was born in Indiana, Pa. on March 5, 1943, to the late Andrew (Popel) Pappal and Anna Oresik Pappal.

Carol lived in France during her junior year at Indiana State College, majoring in French education. She taught for the Purchase Line...

Victor Andrew Stelma

Victor Andrew Stelma

Apr 26, 2026

Victor Andrew Stelma, 90, of Indiana, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026. He was born on September 3, 1935, in Graceton, to the late Victor M. and Mary (Kotzur) Stelma.

After graduating from Laura Lamar High School, Vic worked for Halliburton, retiring in 1993 as an assistant district manager. He was an active member of St. Bernard of Clairvaux Parish...

Dr. Richard Edwin Ray Sr.

Dr. Richard Edwin Ray Sr.

Apr 24, 2026

Richard Edwin Ray, 92, of Indiana, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026 at the Fountains in Indiana. He was born in Nicola, Armstrong County, to the late James Herbert Ray Sr. and Mary Campbell Lamison Ray on July 10, 1933. He graduated from Worthington-West Franklin High in 1950 and joined the United States Navy in August of that year....

Robert Lee Peak

Robert Lee Peak

Apr 24, 2026

Robert “Bob” Lee Peak, Jr., 71, of Indiana, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, April 24, 2026. Best known as “GrandBob”, by his beloved Kailena, the light of his life and all who knew and loved him.

Bob was born in Indiana on February 13, 1955, to the late Robert Lee Peak, Sr., and Betty Jane (Rhoades) Peak.

He...

Frederick C. Roadarmel, Jr.

Frederick C. Roadarmel, Jr.

Apr 9, 2026

Frederick C. Roadarmel, Jr., 61, of Indiana, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Pittsburgh. He was born on September 16, 1964, in Indiana to the late Frederick C. and Millicent (Nicholson) Roadarmel. Fred graduated from the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf and spent his career at IUP in the maintenance department. Fred was a lifelong Christian who...

James E. Bicego

James E. Bicego

Apr 6, 2026

James Emilio Bicego, 82, of Indiana, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Monday April 6, 2026. He was born in Indiana on May 25, 1943, to the late Jeano and Linda (Dellafiora) Bicego. He graduated from Apollo High School and attended the Educational Institute of Pittsburgh earning a degree in Drafting. Jim worked for several engineering...

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