OBITUARIES

Nov 11, 2025

Clair S. Shaffer, 81, of Blairsville, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born on August 26, 1944, in Indiana, PA, he was the son of the late Claude E. and Lila Shaffer.

Clair proudly served his country in the United States Navy, where...

Nov 8, 2025

Eleanor Josephine (Voyten) Stelma, 88, of Indiana, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025, in Rose Haven Personal Care Home, Indiana. She was born in Lucernemines on June 3, 1937, to the late Frank and Alda (Mucci) Voyten.

Eleanor was a 1955 graduate of Laura Lamar High School.  She was a teacher's aide in the Indiana Junior....

Nov 3, 2025

Ellen Marie Ober, of Indiana, PA, formerly of Red House, WVa, passed away after a brief illness at UPMC Magee Women's Hospital, Pittsburgh.

She is survived by her husband, Robert Miller of Indiana, PA; her children, Ray Kirk of Washington state and Amy (Tony) Yackuboskey of Indiana, PA; her sisters, Violetta Kathryn Smith, Marlene Boring, both of...

Oct 26, 2025

Eleanor Kimmell Rose, 91, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025.

She was the beloved wife of Ronald Rose for what would have been 66 years on Oct. 31 of this year. She was born in Sagamore on Aug. 19, 1934, to John and Hazel Kimmell. She was the...

Oct 4, 2025

Mr. Clyde S. Lewis, 88, of Homer City, Pa, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at St. Andrew's Village in Indiana, Pa. He was born February 1, 1937, in Ambrose, Pa, to the late John and Helen (Roof) Lewis.

Before his retirement in 2012, Clyde was a self-employed truck-driver for forty-six years, prior to working at...

Oct 3, 2025

Phyllis L. Krytusa, 83, of Indiana, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Beacon Ridge Nursing Home. She was born in Apollo, PA, on June 20, 1942, to the late Torrence and Lola (Simpson) Stanley.

Phyllis graduated from Robert Morris College with a degree in Business Administration. She started working at...

Oct 1, 2025

Mark J. Strawcutter, 71, of Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2025, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born in Norwich, Connecticut, on May 26, 1954, to the late Richard Merril and Jean J. (Johnson) Strawcutter.

Mark Graduated from Punxsutawney High School in 1972, and then from IUP in 1977, where he spent the next...

Sep 29, 2025

Donald Eugene Lydic, 85, of Spring Church, passed away at home with his wife by his side on Monday, September 29, 2025. He was born in Commodore, PA, on May 3, 1940, to the late Harry and Martha (Homes) Lydic.

Donald graduated from Purchase Line High School in 1958 and then attended Cambria Rowe Business College, graduating...

Sep 29, 2025

Robin Dawn (Libengood) Butts, 71, of Spring Church, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025, at UPMC East, Monroeville.

She was born in Indiana, on March 7, 1954, to the late Paul E. Libengood, Sr., and Donna (DeVinney) Shellhammer.

Robin graduated from Burrell High School in 1972, she worked at the High Low Inn, in...

Sep 28, 2025

Susan Joyce "Wannett" Hill 60, of Indiana passed away peacefully on September 28,2025 at IRMC after a long illness.

She was born January 23, 1965, In Latrobe, PA. Susan grew up in Indiana and was the youngest of five children and often found herself amid an adventure. Funny, witty and kind, she was often the life of...

Sep 28, 2025

James J. "Jim" Shoop, Jr., 70, of Homer City, passed away at IRMC on September 28, 2025.

He was born in Indiana in 1955 and worked for Giant Eagle before his retirement in 2000.

Jim loved spending time with his family, especially great-nephews. He is survived by his brother-in-law Donald Gardner, Sr., of Homer City,...

Sep 26, 2025

Deborah L. Ashman, 72, of Scenery Hill Manor, Indiana, PA, formerly of East Haven, CT, and Woodbridge, VA passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, September 26, 2025, at Scenery Hill Manor.

She was born in Indiana, PA, on March 14, 1953, to the late Myrtle L. (Shanefelt) Cowoski and Jay F. Peterman.

Debbie...

Sep 24, 2025

Avanell (North) Lezanic, 94, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at The Gardens in Indiana.

She celebrated her 95th birthday (September 25) with Jesus and the love of her life—Paulie. She was born to "Jessie" (Spence) and Robert North on September 25, 1930. She was the sixth child born to them, and was the last surviving...

Sep 22, 2025

LaRue D. Miller, 74, of Homer City, went into the arms of our Lord and Savior on Monday, September 22, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. LaRue was born on October 5, 1950, to the late Rhoda (Coleman) Miller Aikens and Laird Miller.

Besides her parents, LaRue was preceded in death by her stepfather Russel Aikens,...

Sep 15, 2025

Charles R. Lukehart, 87, of Indiana, Pa., passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025.

Born in Indiana County to Clair and Rebecca (Hamilton) Lukehart, Charles was one of six siblings, all of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his "buddy" and beloved wife of 66 years, Joan (Howells) Lukehart, who passed...

Aug 29, 2025

Patricia Helen Zele, 86, of Brush Valley, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, at home, on Friday, August 29, 2025.

She was born on April 2, 1939, in Indiana, to the late C. Edward and Olive (Craig) Stuchell. Pat graduated from Indiana High School in 1956. She was the owner operator of Zele's Personal Care home...

Aug 29, 2025

Judith Ann Larsen, 85, of Indiana, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 29, 2025. She was born in McIntyre, on April 16, 1940, to the late Thomas Nelson and Mary Catherine (Lundy) Larsen.

Judith worked for IUP, in the Public Safety office, retiring in 2006 after 23 years of service. She was a member of St. Bernard...

Aug 26, 2025

Gloria Jane Fairbanks, 76, of Aultman, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at St. Andrew's Village, Indiana. She was born in Indiana on August 2, 1949, to the late William Blair and Dorothy Larue (Stuchell) Smith.

Gloria was well known in the community for her many years of dedicated service as a sales associate at the...

Aug 23, 2025

Joseph DeHaven Kirk, Sr., 77, of Home, went to his heavenly Father on Saturday, August 23, 2025. Joe lived his entire life in Rayne Township.

He graduated from Marion Center High School, class of 1967. Joe worked on the family farm throughout high school and full time for two years after graduation. He worked various jobs throughout...

Aug 19, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Carl William Trout, who entered eternal rest at the age of 97 on August 19, 2025. Born September 11, 1927, in Alverda, Pennsylvania, he was the beloved son of the late Alvin McKinley and Sophia (Woods) Trout.

At the age of 17, Carl sought to...