OBITUARIES

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...

Dec 16, 2025

Richard John Apjok, 72, of Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. He was born in Pittsburgh on January 18, 1953, to the late Eva (Walters) and Andrew Apjok, Jr.

Rick graduated from Homer Center in 1971; he worked for FMC as a welder until his retirement in 2007. Rick was a past president of the...

Dec 15, 2025

James Clair Sprankle, Sr., 84, of Penn Run, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 15, 2025, in Indian Haven Personal Care Home. He was born in Trade City on October 3. 1941, to the late Leo and Mary Eileen (Smith) Sprankle.

James was a carpenter with Local 1419 until his retirement in 2000. He enjoyed remodeling homes...

Dec 8, 2025

Gary Lee Ryan, 78, of Indiana, died unexpectedly on Monday, December 8, 2025, at his home.

Gary was born in Indiana on May 25, 1947, to the late James and Helen (Renz) Ryan.

A graduate of Indiana Area Senior High School, he was employed as a coal miner for R & P Coal. Gary honorably...

Dec 3, 2025

Patricia Elaine (Ruddock) Lundberg, 77, of Indiana, passed away on December 3, 2025, in Penn Highlands Hospital, Tyrone, PA.

She was born in Indiana on July 12, 1948, to the late Alexander and A. Velia (Petricig) Ruddock. Pat achieved her master's degree in education from IUP and was a beloved elementary educator for Brush Valley Elementary and...

Nov 27, 2025

Pauline Elizabeth Janocha, 80, of Indiana, passed away on November 27, 2025, at Communities of Indian Haven. She was born in Glen Campbell, on August 19, 1945, to the late Henry and Letttie (Grecco) Janocha.

Pauline graduated from Slippery Rock University with a degree in Physical Education. She spent her career with Punxsutawney Area School district until...

Nov 25, 2025

Bernard W. Lockard, Sr., 92, of Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. He was born in Indiana, on February 28, 1933, to the late Wayne S. and Betty M. (Debonney) Lockard.

Bernard graduated from Indiana High School and attended IUP for Business Management. Although never deployed, Bernard proudly served our country in the United States...

Nov 19, 2025

On November 19, 2025, age 98, of Pittsburgh, PA, formerly of Patton, PA. She was born on February 7, 1927, in Hastings, PA, to the late Leo and Mary Thomas.

Bernice was preceded in death by her husband Robert J. Albright.

he is survived by her children: Cathy (Barry), Bob (Kathy) Tom, Rick, all of...

Nov 11, 2025

Clair S. Shaffer, 81, of Blairsville, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born on August 26, 1944, in Indiana, PA, he was the son of the late Claude E. and Lila Shaffer.

Clair proudly served his country in the United States Navy, where...

Nov 8, 2025

Eleanor Josephine (Voyten) Stelma, 88, of Indiana, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025, in Rose Haven Personal Care Home, Indiana. She was born in Lucernemines on June 3, 1937, to the late Frank and Alda (Mucci) Voyten.

Eleanor was a 1955 graduate of Laura Lamar High School.  She was a teacher's aide in the Indiana Junior....

Nov 3, 2025

Ellen Marie Ober, of Indiana, PA, formerly of Red House, WVa, passed away after a brief illness at UPMC Magee Women's Hospital, Pittsburgh.

She is survived by her husband, Robert Miller of Indiana, PA; her children, Ray Kirk of Washington state and Amy (Tony) Yackuboskey of Indiana, PA; her sisters, Violetta Kathryn Smith, Marlene Boring, both of...

Oct 26, 2025

Eleanor Kimmell Rose, 91, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025.

She was the beloved wife of Ronald Rose for what would have been 66 years on Oct. 31 of this year. She was born in Sagamore on Aug. 19, 1934, to John and Hazel Kimmell. She was the...

Oct 4, 2025

Mr. Clyde S. Lewis, 88, of Homer City, Pa, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at St. Andrew's Village in Indiana, Pa. He was born February 1, 1937, in Ambrose, Pa, to the late John and Helen (Roof) Lewis.

Before his retirement in 2012, Clyde was a self-employed truck-driver for forty-six years, prior to working at...

Oct 3, 2025

Phyllis L. Krytusa, 83, of Indiana, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Beacon Ridge Nursing Home. She was born in Apollo, PA, on June 20, 1942, to the late Torrence and Lola (Simpson) Stanley.

Phyllis graduated from Robert Morris College with a degree in Business Administration. She started working at...