OBITUARIES

Nov 23, 2023

Alice Mae Hill, 81 of Indiana, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Burlington, NC, on January 6, 1942, to the late Luther Earl and Alice Mae (Finley) Lashley.

Alice worked as a licensed practical nurse for Indiana Regional Medical Center for 23 years, retiring in 2005. A...

Nov 17, 2023

James C. "Jim" Miller, 86, of Clymer, passed away peacefully, on Friday, November 17, 2023.

Born in Indiana, on May 22, 1937, to the late Donald C. and Madeline (Coyle) Miller, he was a graduate of Indiana High School, class of 1954. Jim proudly served in the United States Army and went on to earn degrees in...

Nov 17, 2023

William Howard Lockhart, 96, of Smicksburg, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023, at Crystal Waters Personal Care Home, in Home, PA. He was born in Smicksburg on September 1, 1927, to the late Howard and Alice (Schoenburger) Lockhart.

Bill was a farmer and worked as a driver for McNaughton Brothers Moving and Storage, retiring in 1987....

Nov 13, 2023

Patricia Lynn "Pat" Ganley, 69, of Indiana, formerly of Washington DC, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Born in Indiana, on May 2, 1954 to the late Richard John and Betty Lou (Ruddock) Ganley, Pat was a 1972 graduate of Indiana High School and a 1976 Magna Cum Laude graduate of...

Nov 11, 2023

Sharon Candice (McCormick) White, 68, of Iselin, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023. She was born in Oil City on March 12, 1955, to the late Harold and Betty (Baker) McCormick.

Sharon loved making Afghans, quilting, and crafting of any kind. She loved raising and breeding birds as well as her dog Otto.

Sharon...

Nov 10, 2023

Sandra (Pflugfelder) Fritz, 84, of Indiana, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023. She was born in Kane, Pennsylvania, on February 21, 1939, to the late Roger Edwin and Laura Irene (Brunner) Plugfelder.

She was a 1957 graduate of Punxsutawney High School, and graduated from IUP with a degree in education.

Sandy was very active...

Nov 2, 2023

Larry Gordon Rice, 80, of Indiana, PA, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, November 2, 2023.

Larry was born the middle son of three children on June 19, 1943, in Gastonia, NC. He later moved with his family to Cleveland, OH where he would later meet his future wife, Cynthia Hazlett Rice....

Oct 21, 2023

Herbert J. McCroskey, 81, of Shelocta, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born on August 1, 1942, to the late William and Adella Angeline (Thomas) McCroskey.

Herb served in the United States Army and worked for Fisher Scientific before his retirement. He was a long-time member of Creekside Presbyterian...

Oct 16, 2023

James E. Wynkoop, 82, of Marion Center, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023.

Born in Punxsutawney on March 21, 1941, to the late Earl and Mildred Wynkoop, he was the proud self-employed owner of Wynkoop Farm Equipment for more than 40 years. Jim was also a farmer and a truck driver. Known for always being willing...

Oct 15, 2023

Lorraine Olene Swineford 87, formerly of Indiana, Pennsylvania, entered heaven on October 15, 2023. Born in Dora, PA on December 11, 1935, she was the oldest daughter of the late Letha and Linus Dobson. Lorraine spent most of her life in Indiana, but after spending nine years as a resident of Lighthouse Point, Florida she returned to Coraopolis, Pennsylvania...

Oct 15, 2023

Patricia Ann (Hewitt) Brodrick, 81, of Indiana, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023. Born in Spangler on July 4, 1942 to Arthur Hewitt and Lois (Smith) Anderson, she lived in Brush Valley for 40 years before moving to Indiana in 2009.

A former member of Greystone Presbyterian Church, she is currently a member of Calvary Presbyterian...

Oct 12, 2023

Rocco Fanella, 24, of Indiana, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023. He was born on August 12, 1999, in North Richland Hills, Texas, to Richard T. Fanella D.C. and Nicole Tillett Fanella.

Rocco graduated from Indiana Area High School in 2018 and was a co-owner of J&J Barber Shop in Indiana. He loved watching Marvel and...

Oct 3, 2023

Joanne Beyer Bergquist was born in Norristown, PA on July 26, 1948 to parents Abner and Martha Beyer and passed to be with the Lord on October 3, 2023.

Joanne enjoyed all parts of her academic career, but her love and focus was on science. In 1966, she graduated from A.D. Eisenhower High School, Norristown, PA. She...

Sep 26, 2023

Michael James Louttit, 61, of Creekside, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. He was born on January 22, 1962, in Kittanning, to the late Clarence Charles Louttit and the late Evelyn Faye (Abbott) McCroskey

Mike graduated from Kittanning High School class of 1981, and honorably served in the United States Army from 1984 until his honorable...

Sep 19, 2023

Elmer Arthur Bassler, Jr., 93, passed away on September 19, 2023, at St. Andrew's Village, a personal care home in Indiana, PA. He was born in Pittsburgh on February 25, 1930, to the late Elmer Arthur, Sr., and Maria Philomena (Fest) Bassler.

Elmer graduated from Bethel High School in 1948 and proudly served our country in the...

Sep 16, 2023

Jean Ann (Gerber) Fancella, 71 of Aultman, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023. She was born in Indiana on July 8, 1952, to the late Anna (George) and William Gerber.

Jean lived in the Indiana area her whole life, graduating from Indiana High School. She was a homemaker who enjoyed flower gardening, and especially spending time...

Sep 15, 2023

Morris Barry Pohland, 87, of Carrick, passed away on September 15, 2023, at his home. He was born on March 14, 1936, in Latrobe to the late Richard and Leona (Dorcey) Pohland.

Morris graduated from the Greater Latrobe area High School and enlisted into the United State Navy. After his honorable discharge, he owned and operated the...

Aug 26, 2023

Robert D. (Bowz) Bowser, 72, of Homer City, passed away unexpectedly on August 26, 2023, with his wife and children by his side.

Bob was born on May 13, 1951, to Charles and Dorothy (Shriver) Bowser. He grew up in North Apollo, PA, and was a 1970 graduate of Apollo-Ridge High School. Bob was a talented athlete...

Aug 26, 2023

Robert Lee Orr, 86, of Creekside, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023. He was born on June 18, 1937, in Five Points, to the late Harry Orr and Vernie May (Park) Orr.

Bob graduated from Marion Center High School in 1955 and he proudly served in the National Guard. He was a self-employed farmer his entire...

Aug 24, 2023

Daniel Lee Stiteler, 60, of Heilwood, passed away on August 24, 2023. Born on February 12, 1963, in Indiana, to the late Harry and Lillie (Blystone) Stiteler, Dan graduated from Penns Manor High School in 1981 then attended the Vale Technical Institute for auto mechanics.

Dan retired in early 2023 from PennDOT, District 10, as an equipment...