OBITUARIES

May 3, 2019

James R. Henry, age 70 of Homer City, (Buffington Twp.), passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019 at the Conemaugh Hospital, Johnstown.

He was born in 1948 in Vintondale to James J. and Peggy L. Mitchell Henry.

Jim was a member of the UMWA and the American Legion in Homer City.

A veteran...

Apr 28, 2019

Joseph F. Marcoline, age 100, of Indiana, died Sunday April 28, 2019, at his home.

He was born in 1918 in Sagamore to Gioacchino and Rosina Dalessio Marcoline.

Joe was a member and usher at St. Bernard of Clairvaux Roman Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus Council #1481, and a life member of the BPOElks...

Apr 26, 2019

Alice (Johnstone) Mitchell, age 92 of Indiana, died Friday April 26, 2019 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center.

She was born in 1927 in Clymer to Robert M. and Margaret Abbott Johnstone.

Alice was raised in Clymer and graduated from Clymer High School in 1944.

Mrs. Mitchell was a member of Graystone Evangelical...

Apr 22, 2019

Stella (Bytner) Fairman, age 91, of Creekside died Monday, April 22, 2019 at Beacon Ridge Nursing Home.

She was born in 1927 in Washington Township to John and Bertha Kristofic Bytner. Stella was a member of the Church of the Resurrection.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Stella enjoyed attending her...

Apr 19, 2019

Marlene Burkett Clark, age 78 of Ernest, died Friday, April 19, 2019 at her home.

She was born in 1940 in Aultman to James and Effie E. Adamson Burkett. Marlene was employed as a cook at IUP Foster Dining Hall for 28 years.

She enjoyed crocheting, spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Apr 18, 2019

Laura Dishong, age 91 of Indiana, died Thursday, April 18, 2019, at Communities at Indian Haven.

She was born in 1927 in Montgomery Twp., to George and Grace Hadden Treese. Laura was employed by Lee Norse Co. and the PA Dept of Transportation before her retirement.

She enjoyed helping...

Apr 17, 2019

Clare E. Miller, age 76 of Indiana, died Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center.

She was born in 1942 in Colver to Clair E. and Hazel B. Dick Edwards.

Mrs. Miller was a member of the Indiana First Church...

Apr 1, 2019

Joan (Zoldak) Lazor, age 90 of Indiana, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2019 surrounded by her loving family at The Fountains at Indiana.

She was born in 1928 in Homer City the daughter of John Constantin Zoldak and Pauline Yendrehovski Zoldak.

Joan was an active member of St. Bernard of Clairvaux Roman Catholic Church...

Mar 29, 2019

Gary David Chiodo, age 54 of Indiana, died Friday, March 29, 2019 at Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh after a courageous 18 month battle with cancer. He was born in 1964 in Indiana to Philip and Sara Steele Chiodo.

Gary was a 1982 graduate of Indiana High School and a graduate...

Mar 21, 2019

George J. Kavish, Jr., age 70, of Indiana, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at the Communities at Indian Haven with his family nearby.

He was born in 1948 in Braddock to George Kavish, Sr., and Janet Karpowicz Kavish. George attended Duquesne High School and graduated in 1966. He furthered his education...

Mar 14, 2019

Rose Ann Cicola Gundy, age 74 of Indiana, died Thursday, March 14, 2019 at the Brighton Rehab and Wellness Center.

She was born in 1944 in Indiana to John "Giovanni" and Jennie T. "Vencenza" Serrian Cicola.

Rose Ann was a current member of St. Bernard of Clairvaux Roman Catholic Church, Indiana.

She was...

Mar 6, 2019

Marie T. "Aunt Babe" "Sheshe" "Tressa" Cardiello, age 98 of Indiana, PA, formerly of Queens, New York, went to Heaven on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at her home.

To the world she was a mother, to her family she was our world.

She...

Feb 18, 2019

Harvey E. "Ernie" Wilson, 102, of Indiana went to be with our Lord on February 18, 2019 after a brief illness.

He was the last surviving child of Elmer Ford and Martha (Shoemaker) Wilson and was

born in East Brady in 1916. He...

Feb 15, 2019

Ramona I. Strickland Trout, died Friday, February 15, 2019 at her home.

She was born in 1931 in Smithport to Omer and Mildred Wetzel Morrow.

She was employed a FMC in Homer City in the 70's and 80's. She was also employed by...

Feb 12, 2019

Andree (Gressley) Staruch, age 94, of Homer City, (Brush Valley Twp), passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at Communities at Indian Haven.

She was born in 1924 in Brush Valley to Clayton and Laura M. (Smith) Gressley where she resided her entire life.

Andree was a beautician for 45 years. She enjoyed scheduling and...

Jan 28, 2019

Mary Lou (Henry) Stake, age 91 of Indiana, was welcomed into Heaven on Monday, January 28, 2019.

She was born in 1927 in Alverda to Harmon Merle and Erma Belle Giles Henry.

Mrs. Stake was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church,...

Dec 22, 2018

Charles A. Runyan, of Indiana, Pennsylvania, aged seventy-two years, died Saturday, December 22, 2018, in Pittsburgh, PA.

Charles was born in Cumberland, Maryland just after World War II. As a child, his family moved around Western Pennsylvania, eventually settling in Armagh on a farm, where his father grew vegetables of all kinds, and raised chickens. As a young man, Charles helped...

Dec 12, 2018

Albert Gordon Schrecengost, age 86, of Indiana, died Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at Beacon Ridge Nursing Home.

He was born in 1932 in Indiana to Dean and Clara Whittingstall Schrecengost.

Gordie had served in the US Army National Guard and was a veteran of the Korean War.

He was a member of the...

Dec 1, 2018

Alvin D. Murtha, age 94, of Greensburg, formerly of Indiana, died Saturday, December 1, 2018 at home in Greensburg comforted by his loving family.

He was born in 1924 in McKeesport to Charles E. and Dorothy (Schultz) Murtha.

Mr. Murtha was a faithful member of Christ Episcopal Church, Indiana, and The Episcopal Church of the...

Nov 9, 2018

?Dr. Mary Dorcas Clark Harley, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother died on November 9, 2018 in her home. She was in her 98th year, having recently celebrated her Halloween birthday.

Dr. Clark practiced medicine for over 50 years, sixteen of those at the Indiana Regional Medical Center as a radiologist. Her commitment to improving women's health and...