OBITUARIES

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...

Jan 18, 2023

Louis M. Calvetti, 89 of Indiana, passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. He was born on July 23, 1933 in Clune to the late Louis Emelio and Sophia Cecelia (Sledzik) Calvetti.

Louis graduated from Elders Ridge High school in 1951 and then proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War. He...

Jan 11, 2023

Alvin Lawrence Stear, 78, of Marion Center, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. He was born in Smicksburg on January 9, 1945 to the late Lawrence and Ruth (McCormick) Stear.

Alvin was a self-employed truck driver for many years, he was a 1962 graduate of Marion Center High School, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping.

Jan 10, 2023

Eva Jeannette (Huffman) Erwin, 77 of Cresson, formerly of Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. Jean was born to the late Clyde Edward and Marguerite Louella (Grosse) Huffman in Newark, NJ on December 21, 1945.

In her younger years, Jean enjoyed shopping and eating at various local restaurants but especially enjoyed spending time with family...

Jan 9, 2023

Marie R. Campbell, 98, entered into God's eternal care on Monday, January 9, 2023 while residing at Moorehead Place in Indiana with her family by her side. She was born on August 12, 1924 in Heilwood, PA, to the late Andrew and Elizabeth (Bielcik) Rohacheck.

Marie was an active member of the Zion Lutheran Church of Indiana...

Jan 8, 2023

Donald James Smith, 84, of Creekside, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, Sunday, January 8, 2023, at home.

Born July 9, 1938, in Apollo, he was one of 12 children of the late Leroy B. and Annabelle W. (Swigart) Smith.

Donald graduated school in 1958 and enlisted in the United States Marine Corp....

Jan 4, 2023

Leo Robert Willenbacher, 82 of Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at Select Specialty Hospital, Johnstown.

Named after star baseball infielder, Leo Durocher, he was born on June 10, 1940 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Jack Willenbacher and Gertrude O'Hagan.

Leo faced many challenges from an early age. His father abandoned him...

Jan 2, 2023

Glenn W. Shearer, 93 of Coraopolis formerly of Brush Valley, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023, at his son's home. He was born on August 22, 1929, in East Wheatfield Township to the late H. Wilson and Bertha (Dick) Shearer.

Glenn graduated in 1947 from the Armagh High School and worked for FMC (Syntron) until his...