OBITUARIES

Oct 15, 2017

Silvio I. Corte, age 88 of Indiana, died Sunday, October 15, 2017, at the Indiana Regional Medical Center.

He was born in 1929 in Sovremonte, Italy to Albert DallaCorte and Josephine Giop DallaCorte. ,He immigrated to America at the age of 2 along with his parents.

Silvio was a member of St. Bernard of Clairvaux...

Oct 12, 2017

Charles T. Ruffing, Sr., age 71 of Indiana, died Thursday, October 12, 2017 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh.

He was born in 1946 in Altoona to Charles H. and Anna M. (Prostejovsky) Ruffing.

Chuck was a member of St. Bernard of Clairvaux Roman Catholic Church, Indiana, the American Chemical Society (ACS), the ACS Rubber Div.,...

Oct 12, 2017

Henrietta L. Hoffman, age 94 of Indiana, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2017 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center.

She was born in 1923 in North East to Albert and Hazel Skelley Mann. She married Gilbert Hoffman in 1942 and they had four children. For 35 years she was a Methodist Minister's wife where she and...

Oct 11, 2017

Gertrude (Gerenza) Belletieri, age 87, of Indiana, died Wednesday, October 11, 2017, at Communities at Indian Haven, Indiana.

She was born in 1930 in Hazelton, PA to John and Pauline Gerenza.

Mrs. Belletieri was a member of St. Bernard of Clairvaux Roman Catholic Church, Indiana. She played bridge, and was a member of the Indiana...

Sep 28, 2017

Helen Bonarrigo, age 86, of Indiana, died Thursday, September 28, 2017, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

She was born in 1930 in Sagamore to Andrew and Rose Varcho Hospodar.

Mrs. Bonarrigo was a member of St. Bernard of Clairvaux Roman Catholic Church, Indiana.

She was a graduate of Indiana Hospital School of Nursing...

Sep 26, 2017

Jason L. Anderson, age 39 of Statesville, NC, formerly of Indiana died on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at his home.

He was born in 1978 in Indiana to Terry L. Anderson and Nancy L. Filipovich Pentrack.

He was a 1996 graduate of the Indiana Area High School. He was also a second degree Black Belt...

Sep 22, 2017

Arthur Stephen "Butch" Vellesig, age 66 passed away peacefully at home in West Lebanon on September 22, 2017 with his sister, Ellie Hancock by his side.

He was born in 1951 in Indiana to Arthur W. and Elizabeth Henkel Vellesig.

Butch was a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd, Kent,

He...

Sep 22, 2017

Theodore A. "Ted" Byers, age 66 of Indiana, died Friday, September 22, 2017 at his home.

He was born 1951 in Indiana to Bert A. Byers, Sr., and Thelma Z. Gardner Byers.

Ted was a member of the Dixonville Moose, Clymer American Legion, Shelocta Sportsman Club, and the Tide Sportsman Club.

He was...

Sep 19, 2017

Dennis W. "Sam" Kurtz, age 50 of Indiana, died Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center.

He was born in 1967 in Indiana to Faye Ann Gormont Kurtz.

Sam enjoyed kayaking, going to the beach, spending time with his family, and watching the Pittsburgh Penguins.

He was employed...

Sep 19, 2017

Homer Lee Stuck, age 82 of Indiana, died Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at his home.

Lee was born in 1934 in Boswell to Homer and Miriam Bitner Stuck.

Mr. Stuck was a member of the Graystone Evangelical Presbyterian Church where he served as...

Sep 13, 2017

Thelma P. Chappell, age 93 of Indiana, died Wednesday, September, 13, 2017 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center.

She was born in 1924 in Indiana to Paul and Carrie Thomas Lower.

Mrs. Chappell was employed at the R & P Coal Co. for...

Sep 13, 2017

G. Eugene Swinehart, age 89, of Indiana, died Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at Bethany Place Personal Care Home with his family by his side.

He was born in 1928 in Lancaster, Ohio to Ivan Donald and Elizabeth Pauline Brown Swinehart.

Gene enjoyed fishing, hunting, and gardening and attended the...

Sep 8, 2017

Philip James Burtick, age 73 of Aultman, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2017.

He was born in 1943 in Indiana to John and Louise Helen (Kubala) Burtick.

Jim was a member of Church of the Good Shepherd, Kent, an avid Steelers and Pirates fan, and looked forward to his Tuesday poker games with his...

Sep 6, 2017

Frank Zellman, Jr., age 86 of Indiana, passed away on September 6, 2017 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center.

Born in 1931 in Ernest, PA to Frank and Mary (Gillis) Zellman, Frank went to Assumption School and graduated from Indiana High School in 1948. He was drafted after high...

Aug 27, 2017

Richard W. Filler, age 53 of Shelocta, died Sunday, August 27, 2017 at his home.

He was born in 1964 in Ft. Leonard, MO to LeRoy and Twila Rhine Filler.

Rich was a member of the Shelocta Sportsman Club, C & Y Sportsman Club, Carpenters Local #1419, and the American Legion, Homer City.

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Aug 26, 2017

G. Elmer Little, Sr., age 80 of Heilwood, died Saturday, August 26, 2017 at the Communities at Indian Haven.

He was born in 1937 in Clarksburg to Jay L. and Bertha Bolen Little.

Mr. Little was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church, Clymer where he served as deacon. He was also a member of the VFW...

Aug 24, 2017

Donald Paul Carnahan, age 86 of Indiana, formerly of Shelocta, died August 24, 2017 at Communiteis at Indian Haven.

He was born in 1931 in Shelocta to Marlin "Mac" and Vernie Lowrey Carnahan.

Don was a member of the VFW Post #6555, a life member of the Shelocta Sportsman Club, and a life member of...

Aug 21, 2017

MARY LICIA PETRARCA VIOLI, age 88, of Indiana, PA, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2017 at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, AL. The daughter of Oreste "Domenico" and Angela (Monaco) Petrarca, she was born on October 27, 1928 in Rome, Italy, and was raised in Roccaraso, Provincia di L'Aquila, in the Abruzzo region.

After a year of...

Aug 1, 2017

David L. Detwiler, age 58 of Indiana, died Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at his home.

He was born in 1959 in Indiana to Roy "Zack" Detwiler, Sr., and Anna Mary Kinter Detwiler.

Dave attended the Penns Manor...

Jul 29, 2017

Diane M. Seile, age 70, of Indiana, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center.

She was born in 1947 in Pittsburgh to Chester and Margaret Klich Organist.

Diane was an active member of St. Thomas More University...