OBITUARIES

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...

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...