OBITUARIES

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...

Dec 16, 2020

Doris Mary (Greene) Wapp, age 85, of Indiana, died Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center.

She was born in 1935 in Green Twp. to Clyde and Hattie Burnheimer Greene.

Mrs. Wapp was a 20 year veteran of the US Navy and a veteran of the Vietnam War. She received the Navy...

Dec 13, 2020

Paul Wass, age 95, of Indiana died peacefully on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at The Fountains of Indiana.

He was born in Iselin, Pennsylvania on July 7, 1925.  A son of immigrants, Paul was one of nine children, and a graduate of Elders Ridge Vocational High School.   His early work life began as a farm hand at...

Dec 13, 2020

Jacob "Jim" Voelker died peacefully on Sunday, December 13, 2020, at his home in Indiana, PA. Jacob was born on February 15, 1928 in Hammond, Indiana, to Jacob and Lucy Voelker. He grew up in Hammond right after the Great Depression.  Although times were difficult, he enjoyed watching trains and a rare but occasional chocolate malt shake treat with...

Dec 7, 2020

G. LaVonne (Hilliard) Horn, 85, of Indiana, formerly of Homer City, died Monday December 7, 2020 at Communities at Indian Haven. Born in 1935 in Lucerne Mines to the late Heath H. and Mae Cooper Hilliard, she was the youngest of eight children.

LaVonne graduated from Laura Lamar High School, Homer City, in 1953.  She worked as...

Dec 7, 2020

Rosemarie (Esposito) Waechter, age 71 of Indiana, died Monday, December 7, 2020, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.

She was born in 1949 in Pittsburgh to Joseph and Rose Mary Esposito.

She was a 1971 graduate of IUP with a Bachelors degree in Speech and Hearing and a Masters degree in...