OBITUARIES

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...

Aug 23, 2023

Lynne D. Grabowski, also known as Lynnie, peacefully passed away on August 23, 2023, at the age of 67 in Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971. She was born on May 28, 1956, in DuBois, PA, to Marilyn Vetro and the late Gary M. Vetro.

Lynne was a beautiful person who touched the lives of everyone she met. Her...

Aug 18, 2023

Marylou (Bowman) McCutcheon, 80, of Kent, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 18, 2023. She was born at home in Apollo, on November 28, 1942, to the late Mary Matilda (Walker) and Wilber James Bowman.

Graduating from North Washington High School, Marylou worked as a Home Health Aide for the VNA of Indiana, retiring...

Aug 2, 2023

Arnold James "Jim" Seger, 88, of Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at home.

He was a son of the late Arnold and Edith (Edwards) Seger.

Jim is survived by his wife, Louise (Heilbrun) Seger; children, Cindy Fairman, Karen Fairman, David James Seger, Brigette Trusal, and their families; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren....

Jul 31, 2023

William Alvin Pearce, 91, of Indiana, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023.

Bill was born on February 10, 1932, in Glen Campbell, PA, to the late William and Deane (Young) Pearce.

A 1950 graduate of Indiana High School, Bill entered into the United States Army immediately following high school, serving in Germany during the...

Jul 30, 2023

Ethel (Vasiloff) Houllion, 93, of Indiana, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at her home. She was born on February 11, 1930, in Lyndora, to the late Kristo and Caroline (Frketich) Vasiloff.

She was a member of St. Bernard Roman Catholic Church, where she was involved in the Altar Rosary Society. In her youth, she was...

Jul 27, 2023

Richard D. "Dick" Roberts, 85 of Indiana, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023, in at Indiana Regional Medical Center. He was born on April 30, 1938, in Mt. Pleasant, to the late Richard and Gwyneth (Dando) Roberts.

Dick graduated from Tamaqua High School and then furthered his education receiving both his bachelors and masters degrees in...

Jul 26, 2023

Jeffrey Scott Edwards, 63 of Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at Indiana Regional Medical Center. Born in Indiana on January 17, 1960, he was the son of the late Lewis H. Edwards, Jr. and Marjorie Jean (Long) Stadtmiller.

A 1978 graduate of Indiana High School, Jeff worked for R&P Coal Company and later for...