OBITUARIES

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...

May 26, 2018

Catherine D. (Ferra) Blose , age 92, of Shelocta, died Saturday, May 26, 2018 at her home. She was born in 1925 in Punxsutawney to Carmen and Carmella Cappella Ferra.

Catherine was a homemaker as well as a part-time florist for Ken Cramer. In her spare time, she enjoyed painting as well as crocheting.

Mrs....

May 18, 2018

Ellen Jane Millen, 85, of Indiana, passed away on Friday, May 18, 2018, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

She was born in 1933 in Black Lick, PA, to Jesse Knox and Helen Mae (Howard) Cover.

Jane attended Grace United Methodist Church. She graduated from Homer City High School.

She enjoyed crocheting, traveling and spending time...

May 7, 2018

Carol A. Rhine age 68 of Homer City, died Monday, May 7, 2018 at her home.

She was born in 1950 in Indiana to Joseph Raymond Shaffer and Helen (Hauck) Edwards.

Carol was an active member of the Indiana Wesleyan Methodist Church in various ministries, including cooking at many church camps.

She was...

May 1, 2018

Coletta Lee (Griffith) Davis, age 73 of Plumville, died May 1, 2018 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.

She was born in 1944 in Home, PA to Wendell J. and Katherine Jane Springer Griffith.

Coletta was a graduate of Shadyside School of Nursing and IUP where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree as a registered...

Apr 30, 2018

Michael "Mitch" Yonitch, age 81, of Indiana, died Monday, April 30, 2018 at his home.

He was born in 1937 in Washington, PA, to John and Martha Baltic Yonitch.

Mr. Yonitch was a member of the BPOE Lodge #931 and a former member of the Teamsters Union.

Mitch was a truck driver for...

Apr 26, 2018

Mary Beth Rightnour, 64, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, April 26, 2018, at Indiana Regional Medical Center, surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born in 1953 in Lilly, the daughter of the late Regis and Frances (Costantino) Tremel.

On May 29, 1974, she married Thomas Rightnour.

Surviving are...

Apr 23, 2018

Catherine Eileen "Cathy" Gress, age 51, of Shelocta died Monday, April 23, 2018 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center. She was a Spina Bifida adult who faced many challenges, physically and mentally. Over her lifetime, she enjoyed proving Doctors wrong. While she was unsuccessful this time, she is at peace. She was born in 1966 in Fort Devens, MA...