OBITUARIES

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...

May 12, 2023

David Christian "Chris" Williams, Jr., 60, of Creekside, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 12, 2023. Born in Pittsburgh on June 30, 1962, he graduated from Marion Center High School in 1980 and enlisted in the United States Navy serving until his honorable discharge in 1983.

Chris enjoyed traveling, repairing, and maintaining cars, tractors and particularly diesel...

May 11, 2023

Russell Gary Hazy, born on June 30, 1952, in North Charleroi, PA to Thora and Joseph Hazy. Russell passed away on May 11, 2023, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather who will be deeply missed.

Russell was preceded in death by his parents Joseph (2006), and Thora (2013) Hazy.

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May 10, 2023

Frances Irene (Briscoe) Bartek, 90 of Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, surrounded by her loved ones.

Born in Sagamore on October 10, 1932 to the late Joseph and Mary (Berish) Briscoe,

Frances grew up in Aultman, graduated from Homer City High School, and married her late husband...

May 8, 2023

Ronald Stiffler, 84, of Creekside, passed away with his loving family by his side, on Monday, May 8, 2023, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

Born in Indiana on April 13, 1939, to the late James and Vernie Belle (Stiffler) Jack; he was a 1958 graduate of Marion Center High School and worked as a coalminer for R&P...

Apr 23, 2023

Cheryl Edna (Ruddock) Wolfgang, 77, of Homer City, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Indiana Regional Medical Center. Born in Indiana, on October 19, 1945 to the late Ralph and Hazel (Walbeck) Ruddock, Cheryl was a 1963 graduate of Laura Lamar High School and worked as an LPN for Beacon Ridge Nursing Home, retiring in 2005.

Apr 13, 2023

Kevin Brian McGough, 66, of Indiana, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born on September 16, 1956, in Johnstown to the late Bernard and Betty (Hannakan) McGough.

Kevin graduated from Portage Area High School in 1974 and then from the University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown with a bachelor's degree in...

Apr 12, 2023

Debra Jean Green, 65, of Indiana, passed away on April 12, 2023. She was born in Indiana on August 19, 1957, to the late Eugene Edward and Genevieve Mae (Saylor) Friedline.

Debra attended Penns Manor High School and worked as a Nurses Aid for Scenery Hill Manor for many years. She was a lover of all kinds...

Apr 10, 2023

Ryan James Gould, 34, beloved son of Darcy Rae and Raymond A. Gould Jr., of Shelocta, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2023.

Born in Kittanning on February 4, 1989, Ryan graduated from Indiana High School in 2008 and furthered his education by attending several technical schools to learn the arts of welding, machining, and electricity.

Apr 9, 2023

With his wife and daughter by his side, Donald R. Berkebile, 87, of Indiana, went to be with the Lord on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023. Born in Johnstown on July 26, 1935, to the late Ralph and Thelma (Bracken) Berkebile, he was a 1953 graduate of Laura Lamar High School. Don honorably served at Fort Knox, Kentucky in...

Apr 6, 2023

Ronald G. Lesneskie, 79, of Indiana, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Born on June 17, 1943, in Indiana to the late George and Mary (Daskivich) Lesneskie, Ron received a bachelor's degree from Clarion University and a master's degree in education from Northern Arizona University. He was first employed as a...

Mar 31, 2023

Diane Lynn Pellatiro, 72, of Indiana, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023, at Beacon Ridge Nursing Home, Indiana.

She was born in South Fork, Cambria County, on November 6, 1950, to the late Ed and Mary (Hale) Remick. Diane graduated from Forrest Hills High School and worked in Day Care for many years with Grand Beginnings...

Mar 28, 2023

Colleen (Enterline) Travis, 93, of Indiana, originally of Mahoning Valley Farms in Smicksburg, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at St. Andrew's Village. She was born on October 8, 1929, in Girard, Ohio, to the late H.W. and Grace (Miller) Enterline.

Colleen was very proud of where she lived; Mahoning Valley Farms, a bicentennial farm, which...

Mar 27, 2023

Harold Francis (Duff) Duffy passed away on March 27 at St. Andrew's Village at the age of 83.

The son of Harold Edward and Margaret Monica (McCarthy) Duffy, he was born May 24, 1939 in Johnsonburg, Pa.

Duff graduated from Johnsonburg High School, and pursued a degree in Social Studies and English Education while playing...