OBITUARIES

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...

Jul 18, 2017

Rebecca E. Simpson, age 63, of Hershey, died Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at the Homeland Center in Harrisburg.

She was born in 1953 in Indiana to Robert C. and Mildred L. Neal Simpson.

Rebecca was a 1972 graduate of Indiana Area High School, and a graduate of the Indiana Hospital School of Nursing. She received...

Jul 17, 2017

Elizabeth Anne Hastings, age 85 of Indiana, died Monday, July 17, 2017 at Indiana Square Personal Care Home.

She was born in 1932 in Steubenville, OH to William Jennings and Mary Dankert Claycomb.

Elizabeth enjoyed a long career as a business woman in...

Jul 15, 2017

Lois "Jean" Tost, age 88 of Indiana, formerly of Plumville, died Saturday, July 15, 2017 at St. Andrew's Village, Indiana.

She was born in 1929 in NuMine to Joe and Mona "Goldie" Umbaugh Eckman. She married the late Paul Oscar Tost on April 23, 1950 and was the sister...

Jul 15, 2017

Luke P. Williams, age 33 of Indiana, died Saturday, July 15, 2017 in Indiana.

He was born in 1983 to Patrick J. and Catherine Carson Williams.

He was a graduate of Indiana High School in 2002, and was currently enrolled in the Nursing Program at the Westmoreland Co. Community College.

Luke's passion in...

Jul 13, 2017

Norinne C. Brown, age 93, of Indiana, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at her home.

She was born 1924 in Carrolltown to Nicholas C. and Cecelia R. Krug Luther.

Mrs. Brown was a member of the Faith Orthodox Presbyterian Church, Indiana, and a former member of the Curry Run...

Jul 12, 2017

Mary Margaret Salerno, age 65 of Indiana, formerly of Home, died Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at Beacon Ridge Nursing Home.

She was born in 1951 in Punxsutawney to Victor M. and Mary Renosky Salerno.

Mary Margaret was a former member of the Sacred Heart Church, Sagamore, where she was heavily involved with many ministries. Currently,...

Jul 4, 2017

Shirley Curtis, age 80, of Indiana, died Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center.

She was born in 1936 in Blairsville to Jerry and Marie Palmer Petratos.

Mrs. Curtis was employed by Dean's Diner for many years, and was also...