OBITUARIES

Apr 5, 2024

Lois Ann Bish, 88, of Indiana, passed away at Rose Haven Personal Care Home on Friday, April 5, 2024.

Daughter of the late Charles Richard and Willovene Virginia (Miller) Hetrick, she was the spouse of the late Jay Duane Bish.

Born on September 10, 1935, in Dora, PA, Lois was a member of the Independent...

Apr 5, 2024

Robert "Gene" McCroskey, Jr. ,62, of Homer City, passed away at his residence on Friday, April 5, 2024.

Son of the late Robert G. and Doris (Fisher) McCroskey, he was the husband of Brenda (Henry) McCroskey.

Gene was employed as a transmission technician at Cleveland Brothers for over 20 years.

He was an...

Apr 2, 2024

Richard Raymond "Ray" McKendrick, 88, of Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Born in Ben Avon, Indiana PA, on March 3, 1936, he was the son of the late John D. and Susan M. (Shaffer) McKendrick.

Ray served in the United States Air Force and worked at Season-All industries as a mechanic for many years....

Apr 2, 2024

Loretta Ann (Kinter) Montagnese, 90, of Sewickley, formerly of Ernest, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at her home.

Born in Ernest on August 27, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Ebert and Madeline (Buggey) Kinter.

Loretta was a member of St. James Church, Divine Redeemer Parish, in Sewickley.

She...

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....