OBITUARIES

Mar 5, 2026

Scott Russell Gibson, age 70, of Indiana, Pennsylvania, passed away on March 5, 2026.

Born in New Castle, Pennsylvania, Scott built a life centered on service, learning, and family. He proudly served in the United States Navy, with stations in San Diego, California and Bethesda, Maryland.

Scott devoted much of his career to caring for...

Feb 22, 2026

Harold Twigg Cole, 95, of Indiana, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026. He was born in Dysart, Cambria County, on January 29, 1931, to the late Charles and Mildred (Kline) Cole.

After graduating from high school, Harold served our country in the United States Army, he then spent his career as a maintenance supervisor for the...

Feb 17, 2026

Janice M. Elkin, 85, of Tuscola, IL formerly of Indiana, PA, passed away in her home, in the arms of her daughter on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

Janice was born in Rochester Mills, PA, to Samuel Taylor and Jennie Louise Cribbs McCormick.

She married Lewis Henry Elkin on October 29, 1960, in Indiana, PA. He...

Feb 14, 2026

Judith A. Stahlman, 85, of Indiana, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at The Addison of Morehead Place, Indiana.

She was born in Summerville, PA, to the late Donald and Charlotte (Guthrie) Walton, on November 03, 1940.

Judy graduated from Clarion College and taught elementary school for most of her career, including many years...

Feb 13, 2026

Thelma Laurabelle (Wiggins) Baker, 93, of Tunnelton, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026, in Indian Haven Personal Care Home.

She was born in Parkwood on November 13, 1932, to the late Thomas Walker "TW", and Laura Viola (Peddicord) Wiggins.

Surviving Thelma are her 3 children, daughter L. Nylene Stewart of Tunnelton, son Thomas Roy...

Feb 8, 2026

Carol A. Wykoff Duffy, born August 14, 1942, to Karns and Beatrice Wykoff, passed away Sunday at St. Andrew's Village after a long battle with Alzheimer's.

Carol was a graduate of Cambridge Springs High School, Edinboro State College (Secondary Science Education), and Indiana County Vocational Technical School (LPN).

As a professional, she worked at IRMC...

Feb 2, 2026

Richard C. Thompson, 93, of Marion Center, passed away peacefully in Crystal Waters Personal Care Home, on Monday, February 2, 2026.

He was born in Indiana on September 11, 1932, to the late Benton and Sara (Swan) Thompson. Richard graduated from Marion Center High School in 1950 and honorably served our country in the United States Army....

Feb 1, 2026

Connie J. (Evans) Sutton, 80, of Indiana, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026. She was born in Portage, PA, on March 23, 1945, to the late H. Leroy and Virginia Faye (Bowser) Evans.

A graduate of the class of 1963 from Indiana Senior High School, Connie received her Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education from IUP where...

Jan 31, 2026

Richard "Dick" L. Dandois, 89, of Indiana, formerly residing off Route 286 near Kent, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

He was born in Kane, Pennsylvania on March 12, 1936, to the late Lewis G. and Ruth (Cathcart) Dandois.

Dick graduated from Emporium High School in 1954. He then received his degree in mechanical...

Jan 30, 2026

Gerard F. "Jerry" Spiotta, 76, of Black Lick, went into the arms of the Lord on Friday, January 30, 2026. He was born on May 7, 1949, in Philadelphia to the late Michael B. and Catherine I. (O'Neill) Spiotta.

Gerard graduated from the Overbrook School for the Blind in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. He worked for the Blind Association...

Jan 29, 2026

Diane L. Hurley, 62, of Shelocta, originally of West Belmar, NJ, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, January 29, 2026.

She was born on February 27, 1963, in Neptune, New Jersey, to the late Arthur and Maria (Van Schoick) Sculthorpe.

Diane attended Wall High School and attended Brookdale Community College, where...

Jan 27, 2026

Thomas C. Cronk, 70, of Shelocta, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

He was born on November 16, 1955, in Indiana, Pennsylvania, to the late Robert and Ruth (Kline) Cronk.

After graduating from high school, Tom attended Penn State University, where he earned a degree in Mining Engineering. He worked for numerous coal companies...

Jan 18, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Karen Roxanne (Stennett) Kough, 74, of Indiana, PA. Karen passed away Sunday morning, January 18, 2026, at IRMC ICU after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Karen's memory will be loved and cherished by her loving husband of 55 years, Dennis Roy Kough; daughters, Vicki Harkleroad...

Jan 11, 2026

Carol A. (Griffith) Weaver, 82, of Home, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026.

She was born in Plumville on Oct. 6, 1943, to Neil R. Griffith and Emogene VanHorn (Griffith) Johnson.

Carol graduated from Marion Center High School in 1961 and spent her entire life raising her children and running Weaver's Pools & Spas...

Jan 11, 2026

Henry S. Minich, Jr., age 85, of Indiana, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2026, surrounded by his family.

He was born on November 12, 1940, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, to Elsie (Johnson) Minich and Henry S. Minich, Sr. Henry proudly served in the United States Army and devoted 48 years of loyal service to Laurel...

Jan 5, 2026

Rodney Allan Flick, 53, of Ernest, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, at his home. He was born on November 17, 1972, in Kittanning, PA to Mary Flick.

Rodney was a 1992 graduate of Lenape Vocational-Technical School. He most recently worked at the Community Guidance Center in Indiana for over a decade. He also worked part-time...

Jan 4, 2026

Debra L. Urban, 64, of Clarksburg, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026, in Indiana Regional Medical Center. She was born on October 22, 1961, in Sharon, PA to Ronald E. and Patricia Simkins

Debra was a1980 graduate of Indiana High School as well as from Cambria Rowe Business College. For the last 25 years she was...

Jan 3, 2026

Janet L. Houser, 62, of Marion Center, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, after a courageous battle with brain cancer.

A daughter of Murray and Ruth (Mears) Martin, she was born on September 25, 1963, at Indiana Hospital.

Janet was a 1981 graduate of Marion Center High School where she was co-captain of the...

Jan 2, 2026

Robert Wendell Kunkle, 84, of Indiana, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, January 2, 2026. He was born in Indiana on March 27, 1941, to the late Wendell and Fannie (Dugan) Kunkle.

Robert worked as a special project manager for McCreary Tire and Rubber Co for 43 years prior to his retirement in 2004....

Dec 20, 2025

Dolores Jean "Jeannie" Cunnings, 77, of Indiana, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, in Canterbury Place, Pittsburgh. She was born in Indiana on January 3, 1948, to the late Tony and Helen (Belock) Chronoski.

After High School graduation, Jeannie attended and graduated from IUP with a degree in home economics. She worked various retail jobs throughout...