OBITUARIES

Mar 25, 2023

Philip "Bo" Chiodo Jr, age 85, of Indiana, died Saturday March 25, 2023, at the Indiana Regional Medical Center.

He was born May 17, 1937, in Indiana PA to Philip and Elizabeth (Dellapa) Chiodo.

A proud United States Marines Corps veteran, he served as a jet engine mechanic in Marine Air Group 24 at Cherry...

Mar 24, 2023

Sherry Lou Kowchuck, 61, of Indiana, passed away at her home on Friday, March 24, 2023, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on July 2, 1961 in Indiana to Margaret (Meyer) Rhoades and the late James V. Rhoades.

Sherry was a life-long resident of the Indiana area and worked...

Mar 22, 2023

McClellan "Mac" Gordon Blair MA, Ph.D. was born October 20, 1938, son of David Hall Blair and Elinor Reinhardt Gordon Blair. He was a 1956 graduate of Phillips Andover Academy where he captained the rifle team. He attended Yale University, graduating in 1960 with degrees in Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry. At Yale, he earned 7 varsity letters in football,...

Mar 18, 2023

Harold Dean "Woody" Wood, 87, of Shelocta, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born in Plumville on May 9, 1935 to the late Leroy and Margaret (Wiggins) Wood.

Woody graduated from Shannock Valley High School in 1953 and from Penn State University with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He...

Mar 15, 2023

Marilyn C. Foor Allender, 84, of Indiana, passed away with her loving daughters by her side, at The Communities at Indian Haven on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.

She was born on January 13, 1939 in Huntingdon to the late Daniel and Alice (Hite) Daugherty.

Marilyn was an instructional assistant for the ARIN Intermediate Unit for...

Mar 10, 2023

Thomas E. Campisano

November 22, 1935

March 10, 2023

Thomas E. Campisano, age 87, of Indiana, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023, surrounded by his family.

He was born in 1935 in Rural Valley to Dr. Joseph T. and Mary (Pesci) Campisano.

Tom was a member of St....

Mar 1, 2023

Gertrude E. "Trudi" (Lang) Moshier, 94, passed away on March 1,2023, at Rose Haven Personal Care Home in Indiana, PA, where the personnel at Rose Haven had cared for her as though she was a member of their own families. She will be deeply missed by her own family and those who came to know her.

Trudi...

Feb 22, 2023

Raymond "Al" Elkin, 72 of Rochester Mills, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at home with his wife Debbie by his side. He was born on September 28, 1950, in Erie to the late Ray R. and Sara (Wells) Elkin. Al graduated from Fort LeBoeuf High School in Waterford, PA and began working as a carpenter. He then...

Feb 21, 2023

Marjorie Mae (Schrader) Vatter passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Born on May 24, 1930, to the late Paul and Virginia Schrader of Indiana, PA, she was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, C. LeeRoy Vatter in September 2021. Marjorie is survived by five children, seven grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren.

Feb 20, 2023

David Andrew Weil, 48, of Marion Center, Pennsylvania, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023.

David was born on June 4, 1974 in Annapolis, Maryland to the late Joseph Robert and Barbara Kay (Melnik) Weil. He graduated from Centerville High School in Centerville, Ohio, where he earned All-State Honors in Soccer.

He earned his Bachelor's...

Feb 20, 2023

Betty Lukehart-Gress, 81 of Indiana, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023, at her home. Born in Willet, on March 22, 1941, to the late Clair Lukehart and Rebecca (Hamilton) Lukehart-Lockhart, she was also raised by her stepfather Howard Lockhart.

Betty graduated from Marion Center High School and then attended the Johnstown School of Cosmetology. She operated...

Feb 15, 2023

Robert Lee Grear, 80, of Indiana, passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. He was born on June 16, 1942 in Chester, PA, to the late David and Alice (Bennington) Grear.

Bob was the owner of Robert Grear Painting for 40 years as well as an avid antique dealer. He proudly served in the...

Feb 10, 2023

Arthur Hugh Brown (Art) 88 of Indiana went to be with his beloved Lord and Savior on Friday, February 10, 2023, while at Forbes Hospital in Monroeville, PA. Born April 9, 1934, in Aultman, PA, he was the son of Thomas Porter Brown and Bessie Irene (Coy) Brown.

Art graduated from Elders Ridge High School in 1952....

Feb 10, 2023

Alida Ward Miller passed away at St. Andrew's Village in Indiana, Pennsylvania on Friday afternoon, February 10, 2023, at 12:58pm. The time of her passing was 1:58am Saturday morning, February 11, 2023, in Hong Kong where her son, Bradley Cleland Miller, lives. She was 89 years old.

Her life was marked by her faithfulness to her family,...

Feb 6, 2023

Bert A. Byers, 79, of Indiana, passed away at St. Andrew's Village on Monday, February 6, 2023.

He was born in Indiana to the late Bert, Sr., and Thelma (Gardner) Byers on June 24, 1943.

Bert graduated from Indiana High School in 1961. During his high school years he worked for Henry Hall with his...

Feb 3, 2023

Donald E. Burkett, 82, of Aultman, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023, at Butler Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Aultman on December 28, 1940, to the late Howard M. and Mary Christina (Fairbanks) Burkett.

He was a proud 1958 graduate of Laura Lamar High School. Don worked as a Highway Design Supervisor for...

Jan 30, 2023

Dorothy M. (Rearick) Adams, 100, of Indiana, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023, at St. Andrew's Village.

Born June 25, 1922, in Plum Creek, she was the last surviving child born to the late Arthur Eugene and Mary Jane (Grantz) Rearick.

Dorothy worked at Musser Forests for over 40 years. She earned her GED in...

Jan 29, 2023

Ray A Hicks of Indiana, left for his heavenly home on January 29, 2023. A son of Jesse and Betty (Brilhart) Hicks, he was born July 19, 1940.

He attended a one room schoolhouse from kindergarten through sixth grade. At an early age he learned the value of hard work and integrity. Those values never changed throughout...

Jan 28, 2023

Joseph Max Querry, 97 of Indiana, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Rose Haven Personal Care Home, Indiana.

Born on December 26, 1925 in Osterburg, Bedford County, to the late Chester and Hulda (Roland) Querry, he graduated from Roaring Spring High School in 1944 and joined the United States Marine Corps serving in WWII in...

Jan 24, 2023

Douglas Mark Klug, 62 of Indiana, passed away on January 24, 2023 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center. He was born in Wilkinsburg to Harry Sr, and Marjorie (Boyer) Klug on January 25, 1960.

Doug graduated from Franklin Regional High School in 1978 and attended IUP obtaining a bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems. He worked for...