OBITUARIES

Apr 1, 2024

Susie M. (Adams) Hile, 84, of Indiana, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024, at The Communities at Indian Haven.

She was born on October 20, 1939, in Indiana to the late Merle John and Ruth (Putt) Adams.

A graduate of Marion Center High School, Susie was employed in the Groundskeeping Department of IUP, retiring...

Mar 30, 2024

Britta Louise Nesbitt Blair was born on August 13, 1938, the daughter of Harold Emerson Nesbitt and Britta Louise Postelwaite Nesbitt.

She attended Indiana High School where she graduated with honors and was the winner of the Lubold Award, an outstanding citizenship award presented by Superintendent Jesse Lubold. She matriculated at Muskingum University, but transferred in her...

Mar 28, 2024

William A. Neal, 92, of Indiana, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024. He was born in Russell, Kentucky, on December 28, 1931, to the late William A. and Mabel L. (Basenback) Neal.

Bill graduated from George Washington University with his Bachelors and Masters in Secondary Education. He began his coaching career as the Freshman coach at...

Mar 25, 2024

Joyce Kay Graham, 81, of Indiana, formerly of Carlisle, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024, at Heritage Grove, Indiana.

She was born in Harrisburg, on July 19, 1942, to the late Merrit and Alice (Krick) Graham.

Joyce graduated from Millersburg High School and then attended IUP, graduating with a degree in Art Education. She...

Mar 24, 2024

Gordon "Keith" McFarland, 69, of Indiana, entered into his eternal rest on Palm Sunday, March 24, 2024, at Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Keith was born in New York on December 14, 1954, to the late Horace and Mildred (Fetterman) McFarland.

He was married to his best friend, Alison Davis, for 44 years with whom he shared...

Mar 18, 2024

Kerri Lynn (Colvin) Ballas, 58, of Penn Hills, formerly of Indiana, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024, in Greentree. She was born on October 11, 1965, in Kittanning, to the late Harold Keith and Phyllis Adelle (Parsons) Colvin.

Kerri was a 1983 graduate of Indiana High School. She worked various jobs until her health no longer...

Mar 15, 2024

DeWayne Renwick, 77, of Bradenton Florida, formerly of Home, PA, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024, at his home in Bradenton, Florida.

He was born on October 30, 1946, in Indiana, to the late William C. and Geraldine Salina (Greenawalt) Renwick.

DeWayne graduated from Elders Ridge High School and then served our country in...

Feb 28, 2024

Alma Ruth McCreary passed away on February 28, 2024, at the Maple Valley Personal Care Home in Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Victor and Hazel McDunn, she was born on March 28, 1936, in Coal Port, PA. The family moved to Turtle Creek, PA where Alma spent her toddler and teenage years. She graduated from Turtle Creek...

Feb 26, 2024

Virginia E. Reed, 86, of Indiana, died Monday, February 26, 2024, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

Born on March 2, 1937, in Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Gordon A. and Grace Aileen (Pfeiffer) Malcolm.

Ginny was a member of the First Christian Church, where she served as church secretary for over 10...

Feb 9, 2024

Robert L. Ashbaugh, 78, of Indiana, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024, in Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights.

Bob was born on November 9, 1945, the youngest of four children born to the late John O. and Leona F. (Walker) Ashbaugh, of Leechburg, PA.

He attended local schools in Allegheny Township and graduated from...

Feb 7, 2024

Junpen "Penny" (Kissawad) Bork, 77, of Homer City, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at the Indiana Regional Medical Center. Born on November 5, 1946, in Thailand, she was the daughter the late Ian and Tip Kissawad.

Penny worked in IRMC in the Laundry Department before her retirement. She enjoyed going to the casino, fishing at...

Jan 30, 2024

Annabelle LaRue (Faulk) Reigel, 94, of Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. She was born in Elk County on January 25, 1930, to the late Carl Reinhold and Gilberta (Hodgson) Faulk.

Annabelle was a homemaker but she saw her most important job was as a mom. She loved eating out and traveling but truly enjoyed...

Jan 24, 2024

Dr. Joseph Arpad Buzogany, M.D., affectionately known to his friends and colleagues as Doc, or Dr. B., left us, unexpectedly, on Wednesday, January 24, 2024.

His departure, at age 62, leaves behind a sense of loss and sorrow to his loved ones and the community at large. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on August 29, 1961,...

Jan 19, 2024

Lois R. Hewitt Anderson, 101, of Indiana, passed away peacefully, on Friday, January 19, 2024, at the Communities at Indian Haven.

She was born on May 18, 1922, in West Lebanon, a daughter of the late John C. and Rescie E. (McCurdy) Smith.

Lois was a faithful member of Greystone Presbyterian Church, and enjoyed time...

Jan 18, 2024

Marjorie (Fowler) Peffer, 94, of Indiana, passed away on January 18, 2024. She was born in Indiana, on May 31, 1929, to the late Edson and Mary (Fulton) Fowler. Marjorie graduated from Indiana High School and worked as an office clerk for Rural Electric. She was a resident of Indiana her entire life.

Marjorie enjoyed traveling and...

Jan 18, 2024

Fredrica M. (Kopchick) Ashbaugh, 77, of Indiana, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at home, with her loving husband and family by her side.

She was born in 1946, the first born of the late Nicholas and Mary (Richardson) Kopchick.

Freddie lived in Indiana most of her life and was a member of St....

Jan 12, 2024

Lauryn Mary Osborne, 34, of Indiana, passed away suddenly at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center as the result of a very short, acute illness on Friday, January 12, 2024. She was born in Pittsburgh on January 27, 1989, to loving parents Stephen W. and Natalie A. (Mindala) Osborne.

Lauryn was a 2007 graduate of Indiana High School and...

Jan 11, 2024

Sandra Jeanette Brown-Eckenrode, 72, of Indiana, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024, in IRMC. She was born on March 25, 1951, in Spangler, PA to the late Dalemont Weston, and Jeanette (Shepherd) Brown.

Sandra graduated from Northern Cambria High School and did secretarial work for MQS, at various power plants around the area for 30 years...

Jan 7, 2024

David C. Hughes, MD, 85 of Indiana, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024. He was born on December 9, 1938, in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, to the late David and Helen (Hecksher) Hughes.

David graduated from Ridley Park High School, then attended Muhlenberg College, where he met his future wife, Nedra, whom he married on January 30,...

Jan 5, 2024

Shirley Ann (Brown) Auld, 91, formerly of Irwin, PA, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024, in St. Andrews Village, Indiana, PA. She was born in McKeesport, PA, on March 18, 1932, to the late William and Alice (Donmore) Brown.

She graduated from East Pittsburgh High School as valedictorian of the class of 1949, then attended Slippery...