OBITUARIES

Jul 20, 2023

Surrounded by his family, Raymond Allen Edwards, 80 of Indiana, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at his home.

A son of the late Frank and Louise (McMillen) Edwards, Ray was born on January 24, 1943, in Indiana.

After graduating from Indiana High School and receiving a bachelor's degree from The Pennsylvania State University,...

Jul 17, 2023

Elizabeth "Jean" Shipley, 95, of Indiana, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023 at Scenery Hill Manor, Indiana. Born on August 29, 1927 to the late Deward and Anna (Cosky) Hoffman in DuBois, she resided in various states around the country living in Blairsville for the last 33 years.

Jean graduated from DuBois High School and worked...

Jul 11, 2023

Harry "Hudson" Baroni, 98, of Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at St. Andrew's Village, Indiana. He was born in Aultman on December 9, 1924 to the late Enrico and Pasquina (Mantovani) Baroni.

Hudson retired from the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craft Workers, Local 9, PA. He was a member of BAC since...

Jul 8, 2023

Betty "Jean" George, age 90, of Indiana, passed away on: Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Saint Andrew's Village, Indiana, PA.

She was born in 1932 in Johnstown, PA, to the late Ward A. and Margaret C. (Findley) Mack.

Mrs. George was a member of the Grace Church, Indiana, and a longtime former member of the...

Jul 5, 2023

Betty L. Wells, 98, of Five Points, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at Crystal Waters Personal Care Home in Home, PA.

She was born on June 24, 1925, in Washington Township to the late Homer and Vernie May (Park) Aul.

Betty always said she attended "Five Points Academy" the one-room Marlin school near...

Jun 30, 2023

Frank "Cuff" James Detwiler, 70, of Marion Center, passed away on June 30, 2023 in Butler Memorial Hospital, Butler. He was born in Indiana on June 2, 1953 to the late Clyde and Alberta (Morgan) Detwiler.

Cuff graduated from Penns Manor High School in 1972, then began working for Seasonal Windows, ending his career in 2012 with...

Jun 29, 2023

Retired Army Sergeant Major Charles "Chuck" E. Huller, 78, of Newport News, Virginia, formerly of Chambersville, passed away on June 29, 2023. He was born on January 17, 1945 in Punxsutawney to the late Charles and Arlene Huller.

Surviving Charles is his son, Charles Edward Huller and wife Janice of Newport News, VA; daughter Jean Marie Vassar...

Jun 24, 2023

Louise Joan Carmela Conatti Corte, 88, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023, while residing at St. Andrew's Village, Indiana PA.

Louise was the youngest daughter born in Creekside PA in the family home on Monday, June 24, 1935, to James J. Conatti and Carmela Gracinta Grazani Conatti.

She was the last surviving member of...

Jun 23, 2023

Ressie (Miller) Risinger, 100, of Indiana, went home to be with her Lord on June 23, 2023, at Bethany Place in Indiana.

Born on April 15, 1923, in Revloc, PA to the late Reverend Ernest and Hazel (Zimmerman) Miller, she was a longtime resident of Indiana. In addition to being an active member of the Indiana Alliance...

Jun 22, 2023

James W. "Red" Kinter, Sr., 73, of Brush Valley, died Thursday, June 22, 2023, at his home.

Born on July 5, 1949, in Indiana, he was the son of the late Mary (Clark) Kinter.

Red was a coal miner, employed by various coal companies, retiring from the 84 Mine of R&P Coal in 2002.

Jun 21, 2023

Donald Anderson Hinton, 85, of Penn Run, died on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at his home with his beloved wife, Ruth Ann, by his side.

The son of the late Earl and Irene (Anderson) Hinton, he was born on July 13, 1937, in Cessna, Bedford County, PA.

Don was a 1959 graduate of Thaddaeus Steven's...

Jun 11, 2023

Dr. Merle Eugene Stilwell, 90 of Indiana, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at

St. Andrew's Village, Indiana, PA.

Born in 1932 in Mansfield, PA to Albert and Gladys Mudge Stilwell, he graduated

from Mansfield High School in 1950, where he was a three-year letter winner in

basketball and baseball....

Jun 11, 2023

Marsha "Sam" Lee (Buell) Wingrove was a tiny but mighty force to be reckoned with from the day of her birth on September 22, 1952 until her passing on June 11, 2023.

From her childhood days in Monongahela, PA , or "The Valley," she was surrounded by many cousins. Her parents, Doris (Baxter) and Harry Lee Buell...

Jun 10, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Anna Jean Japour. She was a strong and independent woman who lived life to the fullest. She was born in Beyer Pennsylvania, attended a private boarding school for the Deaf in Pittsburgh where she graduated with top honors. She moved to...

Jun 9, 2023

James Means Scott, 83, of Indiana passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023.

Born in Butler on March 18, 1940, to the late Lynn and Ethel (Means) Scott, Jim was a 1958 graduate of Kane High School. After graduation, he served in the United States Navy on the USS Forrestal and then attended and graduated from the...

Jun 6, 2023

Joseph E. McCracken, 75, of Creekside, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 202, ,at Armstrong County Memorial Hospital, East Franklin Township. He was born in Latrobe on October 8, 1947 to the late Joseph and Iola Belle (Thompson) McCracken.

Joe was a 1965 graduate of Blairsville High School and was a truck driver for 29 years for...

Jun 4, 2023

Henry F. "Hank" Shiner, 95, of Indiana, passed away peacefully with his loving wife by his side on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

The son of John and Mary (Belevender) Shiner, he was born on July 21, 1927, in Ernest, PA.

At a young age, Hank's mother moved to Brooklyn, NY,...

Jun 2, 2023

Raymond Neal McCoy, 80, of Marion Center, passed away unexpectedly at his home, on Friday, June 2, 2023. He was born on May 31, 1943 in Marion Center to the late Sylvester Ord and Nova (Little) McCoy.

Ray was a 1961 graduate of Marion Center High School. Upon graduation he immediately joined the United States Marine Corps....

May 18, 2023

Robert John Simon Sr., 65, of Brush Valley, passed away May 18, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family following a courageous and hard-fought battle with colon cancer. He was born June 27, 1957, in Johnstown, PA., the son of the late John and Mary (Dubil) Simon.

Bob was a 1975 graduate of United High...

May 14, 2023

Jay Robert Vaughn, 65 of Indiana, passed away in Punta Gorda, Florida, on Sunday, May 14, 2023.

Born on December 11, 1957, in New Kensington, he was the son of the late James Robert and Louise June (Vaughn) Thomas.

Jay was a 1975 graduate of Cambria Heights High School followed by attendance at University of...