OBITUARIES
Local obituaries in Indiana, PA.
Mark J. Strawcutter
Oct 1, 2025
Mark J. Strawcutter, 71, of Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2025, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born in Norwich, Connecticut, on May 26, 1954, to the late Richard Merril and Jean J. (Johnson) Strawcutter.
Mark Graduated from Punxsutawney High School in 1972, and then from IUP in 1977, where he spent the next...
Donald Eugene Lydic
Sep 29, 2025
Donald Eugene Lydic, 85, of Spring Church, passed away at home with his wife by his side on Monday, September 29, 2025. He was born in Commodore, PA, on May 3, 1940, to the late Harry and Martha (Homes) Lydic.
Donald graduated from Purchase Line High School in 1958 and then attended Cambria Rowe Business College, graduating...
Robin Dawn Butts
Sep 29, 2025
Robin Dawn (Libengood) Butts, 71, of Spring Church, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025, at UPMC East, Monroeville.
She was born in Indiana, on March 7, 1954, to the late Paul E. Libengood, Sr., and Donna (DeVinney) Shellhammer.
Robin graduated from Burrell High School in 1972, she worked at the High Low Inn, in...
Susan Joyce Hill
Sep 28, 2025
Susan Joyce "Wannett" Hill 60, of Indiana passed away peacefully on September 28,2025 at IRMC after a long illness.
She was born January 23, 1965, In Latrobe, PA. Susan grew up in Indiana and was the youngest of five children and often found herself amid an adventure. Funny, witty and kind, she was often the life of...
James J. Shoop, Jr.
Sep 28, 2025
James J. "Jim" Shoop, Jr., 70, of Homer City, passed away at IRMC on September 28, 2025.
He was born in Indiana in 1955 and worked for Giant Eagle before his retirement in 2000.
Jim loved spending time with his family, especially great-nephews. He is survived by his brother-in-law Donald Gardner, Sr., of Homer City,...
Deborah L. Ashman
Sep 26, 2025
Deborah L. Ashman, 72, of Scenery Hill Manor, Indiana, PA, formerly of East Haven, CT, and Woodbridge, VA passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, September 26, 2025, at Scenery Hill Manor.
She was born in Indiana, PA, on March 14, 1953, to the late Myrtle L. (Shanefelt) Cowoski and Jay F. Peterman.
Debbie...
Avanell Lezanic
Sep 24, 2025
Avanell (North) Lezanic, 94, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at The Gardens in Indiana.
She celebrated her 95th birthday (September 25) with Jesus and the love of her life—Paulie. She was born to "Jessie" (Spence) and Robert North on September 25, 1930. She was the sixth child born to them, and was the last surviving...
Larue D. Miller
Sep 22, 2025
LaRue D. Miller, 74, of Homer City, went into the arms of our Lord and Savior on Monday, September 22, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. LaRue was born on October 5, 1950, to the late Rhoda (Coleman) Miller Aikens and Laird Miller.
Besides her parents, LaRue was preceded in death by her stepfather Russel Aikens,...
Charles R. Lukehart
Sep 15, 2025
Charles R. Lukehart, 87, of Indiana, Pa., passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025.
Born in Indiana County to Clair and Rebecca (Hamilton) Lukehart, Charles was one of six siblings, all of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his "buddy" and beloved wife of 66 years, Joan (Howells) Lukehart, who passed...
Patricia Helen Zele
Aug 29, 2025
Patricia Helen Zele, 86, of Brush Valley, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, at home, on Friday, August 29, 2025.
She was born on April 2, 1939, in Indiana, to the late C. Edward and Olive (Craig) Stuchell. Pat graduated from Indiana High School in 1956. She was the owner operator of Zele's Personal Care home...
Judith Ann Larsen
Aug 29, 2025
Judith Ann Larsen, 85, of Indiana, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 29, 2025. She was born in McIntyre, on April 16, 1940, to the late Thomas Nelson and Mary Catherine (Lundy) Larsen.
Judith worked for IUP, in the Public Safety office, retiring in 2006 after 23 years of service. She was a member of St. Bernard...
Gloria Jane Fairbanks
Aug 26, 2025
Gloria Jane Fairbanks, 76, of Aultman, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at St. Andrew's Village, Indiana. She was born in Indiana on August 2, 1949, to the late William Blair and Dorothy Larue (Stuchell) Smith.
Gloria was well known in the community for her many years of dedicated service as a sales associate at the...
Joseph Dehaven Kirk, Sr.
Aug 23, 2025
Joseph DeHaven Kirk, Sr., 77, of Home, went to his heavenly Father on Saturday, August 23, 2025. Joe lived his entire life in Rayne Township.
He graduated from Marion Center High School, class of 1967. Joe worked on the family farm throughout high school and full time for two years after graduation. He worked various jobs throughout...
Carl William Trout
Aug 19, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Carl William Trout, who entered eternal rest at the age of 97 on August 19, 2025. Born September 11, 1927, in Alverda, Pennsylvania, he was the beloved son of the late Alvin McKinley and Sophia (Woods) Trout.
At the age of 17, Carl sought to...
Emma Lou Shaffor
Aug 18, 2025
Emma Lou Shaffor, 86, passed away on August 18, 2025, in St. Andrews Village, Indiana. She was born on April 16, 1939, to the late George E. Hay and Emma L. (Shafer) Hay, in Sewickley, Pennsylvania.
She graduated from Somerset High School in 1956. She married Donald Somers on October 25, 1958. Don was diagnosed with cancer...
Dean Edward Peterson
Aug 11, 2025
Dean Edward Peterson, 88, of Indiana, formerly of Rural Valley, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025, in St. Andrews Village. Dean was born in Westmoreland County on June 18, 1937, to the late Charles W. and Jennie (Silvas) Peterson.
After high school graduation, Dean served our country in the United States Air Force. Upon his service...
Annetta M. Millen
Aug 9, 2025
Annetta M. (Rhoades) Millen, 69, of Lucernmines, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 9, 2025. Born in Indiana to the late Irene (Marshallick) Rhoades she enjoyed riding Harley Davidson Motorcycles, her dogs, but most importantly, spending time with her grandchildren and children.
Surviving Annetta is her husband Dale K. Millen, whom she married on July 18, 1997,...
James Edward Henley, Jr.
Aug 6, 2025
James Edward Henley Jr., 70, of Indiana, passed away on Aug. 6, 2025. He was born in Pottstown, on Aug. 16, 1954, to the late James Edward and Lillian Margaret (Burdan) Henley, Sr.
James was a member of the Covenant Church of Pittsburgh. James proudly served our country in the United States Marine Corps; he was a...
M. Lynn Larsen Hahm
Aug 6, 2025
M. Lynn Larsen Hahm, 84, passed away peacefully at her residence in Indiana, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
She was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, on August 30, 1940, and was a long-time resident of Lakewood, New Jersey. She graduated from Averett College and received a master's degree from Kean University.
She was a...
Autumn Marie Raffaele
Aug 5, 2025
Autumn Marie Raffaele, 23, of Clymer, passed away on August 5, 2025, at UPMC Magee-Women's Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Her strength, grace, and unwavering spirit throughout her illness were a reflection of the remarkable person she was — thoughtful, vibrant, and endlessly selfless.
Born on October 29, 2001, to Clifford Raffaele and Kerrie Woods...
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