OBITUARIES

Feb 1, 2022

James T. Weir, 96, of Indiatlantic, FL. formerly of Big Beaver Borough, passed away February 1, 2022. Jim was born January 14, 1926 in Beaver Falls, PA. to the late Fred T. Weir and Blanche Weir . He was a pilot with US Air retiring after 30 plus years of service Jim was also a veteran of WW II, serving...

Jan 31, 2022

William L. Simpson, 70, of Indiana, passed away peacefully Monday, January 31, 2022, at Keeper of the Flame, Blairsville.

A lifelong resident of Indiana, he was a graduate of Indiana Area High School, class of 1969.  William worked in sales for Texas Refinery until his retirement.

He was a faithful member of Trinity United Methodist...

Jan 30, 2022

Peter Demetro, 85, of Coal Run, passed away at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh on Sunday, January 30, 2022.

A son of the late John and Mary (Melnick) Demetro, he was born in Coal Run on July 12, 1936.

Although Peter was employed as a coal miner, he also owned his own farm.  He was...

Jan 30, 2022

Rose Mary Trotta McCavitt - Mother / Teacher

Rose was the third of four children born to Vincent and Josephine Trotta of Mount Union, PA. She was born on January 31, 1930.

Rose is survived by her sons, Brian and wife Catherine of White Salmon, WA, Dean and wife Angela of Loveland, OH, and grandchildren...

Jan 29, 2022

John R. Coulson, 100, of the Masonic Village in Sewickley, PA, formerly of Indiana and Saltsburg, passed away at his residence on Saturday, January 29, 2022,

He was the husband of the late Patricia Conley Coulson for 70 years.

John was employed by the Saltsburg Joint School System from 1948 to 1966 as a teacher,...

Jan 19, 2022

Dolores Jean (Salutes) Kotelnicki, 83, of Bridgeville, formerly of Indiana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, after a long and courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia while residing at Country Meadows of South Hills Retirement Community.

Born in Nanty Glo, PA on May 24, 1938 to the late George and Julia (Trulac) Salutes, "Debbie", as...

Jan 17, 2022

Louise Alice (Crownover) Jewart, 88, of Creekside, passed away peacefully, Monday, January 17, 2022, at Beacon Ridge Nursing Center, Indiana.

She was born June 10, 1933, in Armstrong County, to Marlin and Florence B. (Keeler) Crownover.

Louise was a graduate of Elderton High School, class of 1951.  After raising her family, she worked for 10...

Jan 17, 2022

Barbara G. "Nanny" (Cooke) Peterson, 75, of Indiana, passed away peacefully with her loving sisters by her side, Monday, January 17, 2022.

She was born January 4, 1947, in Indiana, to David C. and Martha J. (McClarren) Cooke.

Barbara was a graduate of Indiana High School, class of 1965.  Following graduation, she went on to...

Jan 17, 2022

Sandra K. (Galloway) Williams, 73, of Creekside, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, January 17, 2022.

She was born on March 26, 1948 to the late Ransome and Hallie (Slade) Galloway.

Sandra graduated from Allegheny High School in 1966, after which she earned an Associate degree from Allegheny County Community College.  Sandra put...

Jan 8, 2022

Dorothy L. Wahler, age 92, of Indiana, died at St. Andrews Village on Saturday, January 8, 2022.

She was born on March 2,1929 to James S. and Pauline Ankenbrandt Deputy.

Dorothy was a homemaker having resided in Indiana for the past 50 years and a member of St. Bernard of Clairvaux Church as well as...

Jan 6, 2022

Lauretta Maxwell Wilson, 90, of Indiana, PA, formerly of Lewistown and McVeytown, PA passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at Moorehead Place in Indiana, PA.

She was born on January 15, 1931, in Mattawana, PA a daughter of the late Cloyd (Hopper) and Helen (Henry) Maxwell.

Lauretta was a 1948 honor graduate of McVeytown-Oliver...

Jan 4, 2022

Juanita H. "Toots" (Nolan) Crum, 93, of Indiana, passed away on January 4, 2022 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. She was born in Martindale, PA on September 7, 1928 to the late Paul and Gertrude (Mobley) Nolan.

Juanita is survived by daughter Mona L. (Mark) Stewart of Brush Valley, granddaughter Amy (Gordon Jr.) Brinton of Dover, PA,...

Jan 3, 2022

Robert D. Henry, Sr., 81, of Indiana, PA, formerly of Cleveland, OH, passed away Monday, January 3, 2022, in Butler Memorial Hospital.

He was born on May 20, 1940 in Indiana, a son of the late Howard and Edith (Kanaar) Henry.

After graduating from Indiana High School and completing his Boilermakers certification, Robert moved his...

Jan 1, 2022

Irene Margaret (Duchon) Zolocsik, 86 of Home, passed away on January 1, 2022.  She was born on February 1, 1935 in Dixonville to the late John and Mary (Most) Duchon.

She was a 1953 graduate of Starford High School, and was a member of St. Mary Mother of God Parish in Yatesboro.  She enjoyed making ceramics, crocheting,...

Dec 31, 2021

Edward Lee Sloniger (91) was born on February 16, 1930, to John Berton and Vernie L. Sloniger in Dayton, Pennsylvania. He was proud to have grown up in this small town which provided him with a great variety of life experiences and established many life-long friends.

Ed graduated in 1948 from Dayton High School where he developed...

Dec 23, 2021

Imogene "Jean" (Brickell) Lowman, 98, of Scottsdale, AZ. (formerly of Indiana, Pa.) passed away on December 23, 2021 at the Hospice of the Valley, Scottsdale, Az.  She was born in Gypsy, Pa on October 27, 1923 to Roy and Mary Jane (Trimble) Brickell. She was youngest of nine children and last surviving member of her immediate family.

Jean is...

Dec 22, 2021

Edward Franklin Telford, 86, of Indiana, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at his residence.

Born in Indiana on February 3, 1935, to the late Lawrence and Erma (Penn) Telford, Ed graduated from Indiana High School in 1953.

Ed worked for Bell Telephone Company for 39 years as a lineman and phone installer, retiring in...

Dec 19, 2021

Roger Paul Davis, 64, of Indiana, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021, in UPMC Altoona.  Born on December 30, 1956 to Roger Davis and the late Helen Zilleox in DuBois, PA, Roger graduated from DuBois Jeff Tech in 1974 and from Cambria Rowe, Johnstown in 2008.

He was employed by Goodwill Industries, JC Penny's, Champs Sports and...

Dec 19, 2021

Edward F. Rolling, 72, of Indiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at UPMC East after a 26-year courageous battle with renal disease.

He was born on May 5, 1949, in Warren, PA to the late George F. and Mabel (Weber) Rolling. Ed was a member of St. Thomas More University Parish and a Third-Degree...

Dec 18, 2021

Gladys M. McIntire, 93, of Niles Ohio, formerly of Indiana, passed away at her daughter's home on Saturday, December 18, 2021.

She was born on November 30, 1928, in Dora, Jefferson County, to the late Ralph E. and Hilda (Hillwig) Bell. Gladys enjoyed bingo, roller skating, shopping and eating out.

Gladys is survived by her...