OBITUARIES

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...

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...