OBITUARIES

Feb 18, 2021

Brad Fairbanks was born in Indiana in 1949 to Janet Mae Fairbanks. His mother and grandfather, Floyd Fairbanks, raised him in Aultman, PA, where he lived his entire life. He died Thursday, February 18, 2021 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. He grew up surrounded by family. In a small town like Aultman, the extended family was more like one...

Feb 6, 2021

Rosa B. (Estrada) Dilts, age 81, of Indiana, died peacefully in her home on February 6, 2021.

She was born in Bayamo, Cuba to Emiliano and Blanca Estrada.

Rosa attended the University of Havanna before immigrating to the United States to begin and new life. More than two decades later she returned to college at...

Feb 4, 2021

Marjorie (Waltemire) Strong, age 94, of Indiana, died Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Beacon Ridge Nursing Home, Indiana.

She was born in 1926 in Clymer to Ralph and Clara Hollis Waltemire.

She was a graduate of the Indiana High School and attended IUP where she majored in music.

She married Robert Strong on...

Feb 2, 2021

Barbara E. Ando, age 79 of Homer City, died Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at Allegheny General hospital, Pittsburgh, after a short and sudden illness.

She was born in 1941 in Kittanning to the late Charles and Cora Player Salsgiver. She was preceded in death by her brother William Salsgiver.

Barb was a member of the...

Jan 29, 2021

Stephen G. Fairman (71) passed away peacefully at home on January 29,  2021 in Fernandina Beach, Florida, surrounded by his children.

A native of Indiana, PA, Steve proudly served as a Marine "Tunnel Rat" in the Vietnam War, earning a Purple Heart during his tour. Employed for over thirty years within the natural gas industry, he realized...

Jan 24, 2021

Robert (Bob) McClay, Jr., 82 of Indiana, PA passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on January 24, 2021 after a 15-year battle with Parkinson's Disease.  Bob was born in 1938 to the late Robert and Corrine McClay in Washington, PA.

Bob grew up in Washington and graduated from Trinity High School.  He had...

Jan 15, 2021

Thomas Gary Johnson, Esq., 71, of Indiana, Pennsylvania passed away on January 15 th , 2021, following a courageous battle with COVID-19. Born in Bay Ridge, Ohio on December 14 th , 1949, he was the son of the late Thomas H. Johnson and Sonia Florio Johnson.

He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Gretchen...

Jan 12, 2021

Anna Marie (Brilhart) Walker, age 91, of Indiana, died Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Beacon Ridge Nursing Home, Indiana.

She was born in 1929 in Homer City to John C. and Martha Ann Carson Brilhart.

Mrs. Walker was a homemaker having resided in Center Twp. for 72 years.

She enjoyed camping, gardening and...

Jan 12, 2021

Frank J. Pina, age 85, of Indiana, died Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center.

He was born in 1935 in Indiana to John and Josephine Pagano Pina.

Frank was a member of the St. Bernard of Clairvaux Roman Catholic Church.

He was employed by Robertshaw Controls for 25 years...

Jan 11, 2021

Rosemary J. Stiffler, 88, of Indiana, went to be with the Lord at her home, surrounded by her loving family on Monday, January 11, 2021. She was born in 1932 in Kittanning, to Rev. Robert and Beulah (Twigg) Crees.  Rosemary attended One Hope Church in Indiana for over 50 years.

Rosemary worked for over 45 years as...

Jan 9, 2021

Richard A. Moore, 77, of Indiana, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.

He was born September 22, 1943, in Los Angeles to Allan and Ruth Murphy Moore.

In addition to being a loving husband and father, Richard Moore was an innovator — a craftsman and an artist. He grew...

Jan 9, 2021

Norman Richard "Rick" McKee died Saturday, January 9, 2021 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center.

He was born in 1952 in Indiana to Richard Dale and Geraldine Van Horn McKee.

Rick was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Marion, a life-time member of the Marion Center Fire Dept. where he served as chief for...

Jan 5, 2021

Calvin L. Wallace, age 64 of Home, died Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at his home.

He was born in 1956 in Indiana to Charles and Evelyn Stahl Wallace.

Calvin was a member of the Old Mahoning Baptist Church. He also served on the Indiana County Vo-Tech Masonry Board.

Calvin treasured time with his...

Dec 31, 2020

Gealy W. Wallwork, age 90 of Indiana, died Thursday, December 31, 2020 at his home.

He was born in 1930 in Sewickley to Andrew C. and Anna M. Myers Wallwork.

Gealy received his Bachelor's of Science in mining engineering from Lehigh University and Master's of Business Administration from the University of Pittsburgh.

He...

Dec 28, 2020

Edward Robert Sklar, age 90 of Enola, formerly of Coal Run and Jacksonville, died Monday December 28, 2020 at his home.

He was the retired owner/operator of the Golden Pheasant Inn in Kent, where he and his wife of 66 years raised their four children.

He was born in 1930 in Indiana to John and...

Dec 25, 2020

Robert Lee Johnson, age 83 of Indiana, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 25, 2020 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center. His death was not related to Covid-19.

He was born in 1937 in Creekside to Walter R. and Jessie Lucille (McCracken) Johnson.

He was a graduate of the...

Dec 22, 2020

Edward J. Pino, age 71 of South Bend Twp., died Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at his residence.

He was born in 1949 in Pittsburgh to Patsy E. and Esther Hetrick Pino.

Ed was a 1967 graduate of Gateway High School in Monroeville. He earned an associate degree at CCAC Boyce Campus.

He was...

Dec 21, 2020

Charles Battaglini passed on December 21, 2020 after a long illness at St. Andrews Village, Indiana PA.

Chuck was a professional artist/teacher in Printmaking.  He exhibited for more than 55 years in juried and gallery exhibitions including the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh, Johnstown Allied Artists, Pennsylvania State Museum, and private galleries in Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, as well as...

Dec 17, 2020

Thomas C. Becker, age 78 of Indiana, died Thursday, December 17, 2020 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center.

He was born in 1942 in Hastings to Anthony and Amelia Thomas Becker.

Tom was a graduate of the Hastings Elder High School.

He was employed by AT&T as a telecommication technician for 40 years...

Dec 17, 2020

Rebecca Jo (Smith) Robinson, 76 of Indiana, passed away on December 17, 2020 at the Communities at Indian Haven, Indiana.

She was born in Vandalia, Illinois in 1944 to the late Jona F. and Mary Lou (Beccue) Smith.  Becky is a 1962 graduate of Lanphier High School, Springfield, Illinois. She moved to Indiana in 1981 and worked...