OBITUARIES

Nov 3, 2019

Evelyn (Graham) "Mama Brown" Brown, age 71 of Marion Center, died Sunday, November 3, 2019 at her home.

She was born in 1948 in Indiana to Wilbur and Mary Stewart Graham.

Evelyn was a lifetime member of the Marion Center Volunteer Fire Department and the First United Methodist Church in Marion Center.

She...

Oct 27, 2019

Robert L. Rethi, Jr., age 73 of Kent, died Sunday, October 27, 2019 at the Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, surrounded by his family.

He was born in 1946 in Cleveland, OH to Robert L. Rethi, Sr. and Sue Yhnasko Rethi.

He was a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd, Kent; IBEW Local #5,...

Oct 26, 2019

Gladys Mae Abel, age 82, of Shelocta died on October 26, 2019 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.

She was born in 1937 in Iselin, PA to Merle and Geraldine Sexton Gunter.

Gladys was employed as a real estate broker until her retirement in 1996.  She was also a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, reading, and spending...

Oct 23, 2019

Edith Irene (Coleman) Fairman, age 91 of Indiana, died Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at Crystal Waters Personal Care Home, Home, PA.

She was born in 1928 in Frostburg, Jefferson County, PA, to Mary Pearl Coleman.  Irene was raised by her mother and step-father Franklin Clyde Stahlman.

Irene was of the Presbyterian faith.

She...

Oct 23, 2019

Jeanne M. Pecori, 96 of Indiana, PA (formally of Ernest) passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Beacon Ridge Skilled Facility, Indiana.

Born on February 3, 1923 in Punxsutawney to Louis and Rose (Lorenzo) Pecori, Jeanne was a lifelong member of the Church of the Resurrection (Assumption Church), Ernest.

Jeanne, affectionately referred to as...

Oct 22, 2019

Mary (McMillen) Minser, age 94, of Home, died Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in 1925 in South Mahoning Twp. to Samuel and Emma B. Martin McMillen. She lived her entire life on the family farm except as a short time when she served her...

Oct 18, 2019

Robert C. Neese, age 89 of Home, died early Friday morning, October 18, 2019.  He was born February 8, 1930 in Ernest, PA to Faye Neal and Franklin Paul Neese.

Bob worked in the coal mining industry for 37 years, enjoyed hunting, carpentry, fishing, gardening, and spending time with his family.

He is survived by...

Oct 17, 2019

Helen Irene Hildebrand Myers, 91, of Indiana, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at the Communities of Indian Haven.  Born on May 12, 1928 in North East, PA to Reverend Doctor Clinton and Hazel Bartow Hildebrand, she had two brothers, Clinton Jr. and Theodore, as well as three sisters, Elinor, Ruby, and Constance.

Helen is survived...

Oct 17, 2019

Helen Irene Hildebrand Myers, 91, of Indiana, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at the Communities of Indian Haven. Born on May 12, 1928 in North East, PA to Reverend Doctor Clinton and Hazel Bartow Hildebrand, she had two brothers, Clinton Jr. and Theodore, as well as three sisters, Elinor, Ruby, and Constance.

Helen is survived...

Oct 15, 2019

Betty "Jean" (Harbaugh) Bobella, age 93, died Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center.

She was born in Allegheny Co., to John Randall (Happy) and Lena Lenora Harbaugh.

A graduate of Etna High School, she was a registered nurse and also earned a BSc from IUP in 1976.

Jean is...

Oct 14, 2019

Edgar N. Long, Jr. age 88 of Indiana died Monday, October 14, 2019.

He was born in 1930 in Clymer to Edgar N. Long, Sr., and Avonelle Dwyer Long.

He was employed as a brick mason at Swank Refractories in Clymer for 36 years.

He also brick-cased many homes and churches in the...

Oct 14, 2019

Joseph T. Montagnese, age 87 of Sewickley, formerly of Creekside, died Monday October 14, 2019 at his home.

He was born in 1932 in Creekside to Ralph and Lucy Serrian Montagnese.

Joe was a member of St. James Roman Catholic Church, Sewickley.

A veteran of the Korean War he served in the US...

Oct 13, 2019

Pete J. Fancella Sr., 87, of Homer City passed away Sunday, October 13, 2019 at his home with his caregivers, Johna, Suzanne, Lynn and Ruth.

He was born in 1931 to John and Mary Frances (Mela) Fancella in Indiana.

Pete was a veteran of the Korean War, having served in the U.S. Army.  He was...

Sep 21, 2019

Paul V. Sherry, III, age 70 of Shelocta, died Saturday, September 21, 2019, at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born in 1948 in Pittsburgh to the late Paul V. Sherry Jr. and Catherine (Styslinger) (Sherry) Dunbar.

Paul was a member of St. Bernard of Clairvaux Roman Catholic Church.   He was also a...

Sep 16, 2019

Rossman N. Shaffer, age 99 of DuBois, formerly of Indiana, died Monday, September 16, 2019 at Penn Highlands Hospital, DuBois.

He was born in 1920 in Grove City, PA to Norman H. and Esther Celestine Myers Shaffer.

Mr. Shaffer was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, Indiana, PA  since 1921. He was member and...

Sep 11, 2019

Janice L. Deabenderfer, age 43 of Indiana, died Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh.

She was born in Indiana in 1976 to Blaine L. and Anna M. (Prokay) Deabenderfer, Sr.

Janice was a graduate of Marion Center High School and attended the Church of the Resurrection in Clymer.  For several years she...

Sep 5, 2019

Donald R. Simpson, age 73 of Marion Center, died Thursday, September 5, 2019 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.

He was born in 1946 in Punxsutawney to Walter Cooke and Marion Hamill Simpson.

Don attended the Gilgal Presbyterian Church where he was a member of the Cemetery Assoc.  He was also a member of the UMWA...

Sep 2, 2019

Linda L. Haggerty, age 72 of Indiana, died September 2, 2019 at her residence.

She was born in 1946 in North Tonawanda, NY to Christopher and Clara Fraser Sahr.

She was a member of the Crooked Creek Baptist Church, Chambersville, where she directed the church choir and served as the assistant treasurer.

Linda...

Aug 31, 2019

Susan E. Crooks, age 64 of Home, died Saturday, August 31, 2019 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center.

She was born in 1954 in Indiana to James S. M. and Dolly Cornman Crooks.

Susan was a member of the Old Mahoning Baptist Church.

She was currently serving as director of the Child Evangelism...

Aug 27, 2019

Bertha (Zofchen) Shimko, age 95, of Kent, died August 27, 2019, at the Communities at

Indian Haven.

She was born in 1923 in Chambersville to John A. and Helen Mnich Zofchen.

Bertha was a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd, Kent, where she was an active member.

She was...