OBITUARIES

Oct 31, 2018

Carolyn J (Lowman-Adcock) Hartman, 77, of Blairsville, formerly of Indiana, went peacefully to the Lord on October 31, 2018.

Carolyn was born in 1941 in Buffalo, NY. The second oldest of eleven children, she is the daughter of Robert Lowman (deceased) and Imogene (Brickell) Lowman of Scottsdale, AZ. In addition to her father,...

Oct 11, 2018

James Francis Watters, 93, of Indiana died at home, surrounded by his adoring family on October 11, 2018. Jim, the son of Charles and Virginia May Watters was born in 1925 in Gallitzin.

He is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Nora Jean Chase Watters and four...

Oct 6, 2018

H. Ronald Duriez, 83, of Indiana, passed away Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, at his home of 46 years under the care of VNA Family Hospice.

Born March 28, 1935 in Alverda, he was the seventh and last child of Raymond and Nettie Duriez. He moved in 1945 to Barnesboro, where he grew up and graduated high school in 1953....

Sep 17, 2018

George Joseph Galentine, age 76, of Home, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, September 17, 2018.

He was born in 1942 in Home, PA, to Preston and Jane (Redinger) Galentine.

George was a member of the Old Mahoning Baptist Church. He lived his life for the Lord. He enjoyed sharing his...

Aug 29, 2018

John Charles "Chuck" Mears, 81, of Home, was called to heaven on Wednesday, August 29, 2018. Chuck was born in 1936 in Rayne Township to Charles Ellsworth and Myrtle (Edwards) Mears. A 1954 graduate of Marion Center High School, he was raised on a dairy farm. Chuck was self-employed at Mears Coal Company and returned to farming later in life....

Aug 19, 2018

Carmella M. Gary, age 91, of McIntyre, PA died Sunday, August 19, 2018.

The daughter of Bruno and Rose Machak Maruca, she was born in 1927 in Indiana.

Carmella received her degree of Registered Nurse from Indiana Hospital School of Nursing. Her devotion and dedication to the chosen field of nursing of over 40 years...

Aug 16, 2018

Marianne R. Proch, age 92, of Indiana, died Thursday, August 16, 2018 at Communities at Indian Haven.

She was born in 1925 in Pittsburgh to Lawrence J. and Elvina E. Ball Schwilm.

Mrs. Proch was a member of St. Bernard of Clairvaux Roman Catholic Church and the Catholic Daughters of American Ct. #339. Marianne was...

Aug 7, 2018

Marjorie M. "Margie" Wood, age 78, of Creekside, died Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center.

She was born in 1940 in Indiana to Paul and Gladys Carnahan Kessler.

A member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Mrs. Wood was employed...

Aug 1, 2018

Theodore Ray Allen Sr., 85, died Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at the Orlando Regional Medical Center, Florida. He leaves behind his wife of sixty-four years, Marjorie (Widdowson) Allen; his son - Theodore Jr.; his daughters - Carol Smith, Linda Herritt, Bonnie Hobbs, and Judith Middleton; as well as nine grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Janet Plyler...

Jul 27, 2018

Martha L. (Fox) Gromley, age 96, of Rural Valley, (Atwood), died Friday, July 27, 2018 at her home.

She was born in 1922 in Janesville to Frederick L. and Loretta Jane Meckley Fox.

Martha was a member of the Sagamore Wesleyan Methodist Church and was active in the church's Sunday School Class.

She...

Jul 19, 2018

Donald Raymond Askew, age 69 of Penn Run, died Thursday, July 19, 2018 at his home.

He was born in 1949 in Spangler to Thomas B. and Lucille "Dolly" Stine Askew.

Don was a 1967 graduate of Marion Center Area High School, and attended Slippery Rock University.

A proud veteran of the Vietnam...

Jul 18, 2018

Eleanor Seely Stilwell, age 84 of Indiana, passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh, with her loving family at her side.

She was born in 1934 in Fairdale, PA to Orlo and Marion Carter Seely. She attended Mansfield State Teachers College and graduated in 1956 with a degree in Music Education. Mansfield was...

Jul 16, 2018

Anthony E. Zele, age 83, of Indiana, died Monday, July 16, 2018 at Beacon Ridge Nursing Home, Indiana.

He was born in 1934 in Creekside to Anton and Millie M. Konchina Zele.

Tony was co-owner/operator of Zele Personal Care Home for 40 years along with his wife Patricia.

He is survived by his...

Jul 14, 2018

Duane Boarts, age 74, of Home, died Saturday, July 14, 2018 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center.

He was born in 1944 in Parkwood to Floyd T. and Betty Weiss Boarts.

A veteran of the Vietnam War, he served in the US Army in Korea.

Duane was employed as a truck driver for...

Jul 14, 2018

George S. Ferguson, III, age 84, of Indiana, formerly of Edinboro, died Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Rose Haven Personal Care Home, Indiana.

He was born in 1933 in Springfield, IL, the son of Lacoste C. and Birdie Quinlan Ferguson.

George received his undergraduate degrees from Westminster College and Kutztown University, and his graduate degree...

Jul 9, 2018

Cora Jane Spielman, age 98, of Indiana, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2018 at St. Andrew's Village, Indiana.

She was born in 1919 in McKeesport to George Geisel and Twyla (Wolf) Geisel Hoy.

Mrs. Spielman was a member of the Calvary Presbyterian Church...

Jul 3, 2018

Richard L. Stineman, age 81, of Homer City, died Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at Communities at Indian Haven, Indiana.

He was born in 1936 in Ernest to LeRoy and Luella Mahaffey Stineman.

Mr. Stineman was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, Indiana, the Red Barn Sportsman Club, and the UMWA, Local #1412.

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Jun 10, 2018

Kenneth A. Cramer, age 83, of Indiana, died Sunday, June 10, 2018, at his home.

He was born in 1935 in Johnstown to Harry and Alice Heming Cramer. Mr. Cramer was employed as a laborer for Musser's Nursery for many years.

He enjoyed hunting, working with his hands, and spending time with his grandchildren.

Jun 8, 2018

Shirley A. (Layton) Shaffer, age 73, of Indiana, died Friday, June 8, 2018 at Communities at Indian Haven.

She was born in 1945 in Indiana to Harold and Wilma Hinton Layton.

Shirley was a life-time member of the Aultman Volunteer Fire Co. where she was an avid Bingo player. She also enjoyed playing crossword puzzles,...

Jun 5, 2018

Harry H. Little, age 76 of Homer City, died Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at St. Andrew's Village, Indiana.

He was born in 1941 in Brush Valley to Leroy and Bertha Deyarmin Little.

He was first employed at a saw mill and was also a heavy equipment operator for a strip mine. He was last employed...