OBITUARIES


Local obituaries in Indiana, PA.

Norman 'Rick' Mckee

Norman 'Rick' Mckee

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...

Calvin L. Wallace

Calvin L. Wallace

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...

Gealy W. Wallwork

Gealy W. Wallwork

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...

Edward Robert Sklar

Edward Robert Sklar

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...

Robert Lee Johnson

Robert Lee Johnson

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...

Edward J. Pino

Edward J. Pino

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...

Charles Battaglini

Charles Battaglini

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...

Thomas C. Becker

Thomas C. Becker

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...

Rebecca Jo Robinson

Rebecca Jo Robinson

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...

Doris Mary Wapp

Doris Mary Wapp

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...

Paul Wass

Paul Wass

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...

Jacob 'Jim' Voelker

Jacob 'Jim' Voelker

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...

G. Lavonne Horn

G. Lavonne Horn

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...

Rosemarie Waechter

Rosemarie Waechter

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...

Dianna Lee Smith

Dianna Lee Smith

Dec 6, 2020

Dianna Lee Smith, age 77 of Blairsville, went to be with her Lord & Savior on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

She was born in 1943 in Indiana to John C. and Dorothy Volk Dowden.

Dianna was a member of the Grace Bible Chapel, Black Lick, where she was accepted Jesus...

Walter C. Heberling

Walter C. Heberling

Dec 3, 2020

Walter C. Heberling, age 95 of Home, PA passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020   due to complications of Covid 19. The second child of Fred and Annie (Lukehart) Heberling he was born on January 20, 1925 near Smicksburg.

Walt was the longest standing member of the Old Mahoning Baptist Church where he served...

Dr. Isabelo Zamora Sibolboro

Dr. Isabelo Zamora Sibolboro

Dec 1, 2020

Dr. Isabelo Zamora Sibolboro ("Dr. Bill") passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at his home at St. Andrew's village.  He was born in Urdaneta, Pangasinan, Philippines on November 19, 1929 to Alberto and Lucena (Zamora) Sibolboro.

Dr. Sibolboro received his medical degree at the University of Santo Thomas in the Philippines and was licensed to practice...

Robert Eugene Wyne

Robert Eugene Wyne

Dec 1, 2020

Bob Wyne opened his blue eyes on August 9, 1929 in Greene County, Pennsylvania. On December 1, 2020, Bob closed those wonderful blue eyes and is now in the tender care of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Bob was a man of deep faith. He was a loyal attending member of Grace United Methodist Church in...

Darwin Kinter

Darwin Kinter

Nov 25, 2020

Darwin D. Kinter, age 73 of Indiana, died Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at the Indiana Regional Medical Center.

He was born in 1947 in Indiana to Blaine and Rowena Shank Kinter

He was employed at Robert Shaw for 15 years and at the VFW for 10 years He finished his...

Clair 'Chunky' Garvin Piper

Clair 'Chunky' Garvin Piper

Nov 24, 2020

Clair "Chunky" Garvin Piper, 63, of Indiana, PA, passed away on November 24, 2020 due to complications from COVID-19. He was born in 1957 to Clair L. and Maxine Faye Bennett Piper. He graduated from

Blairsville High School, Class of 1977, and continued on to receive a degree in Electrical Construction from the PA College of Technology....

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