OBITUARIES

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...

Jun 29, 2017

Matthew A. Smith, age 38 of Indiana, died Thursday, June 29, 2017 in Pittsburgh.

He was born in 1979 in Indiana to Michael J. and Linda J. Boyer Smith.

He was a member of the Local #1058 Carpenters Union, Pittsburgh, and the 910...

Jun 29, 2017

Ida McCurdy, age 71, of Indiana passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh.

She was born in 1945 in Rayne Township. to Randall and Arveda Lightcap.

Mrs. McCurdy was employed by SeasonALL Industries for more that 20 years,...

Jun 25, 2017

Viola May "Vi" (Stahlman) Isenberg, age 82 of Indiana, died Sunday, June 25, 2017 at St. Andrew's Village.

She was born in 1935 in Creekside to Franklin Clyde and Mary Pearl Coleman Stahlman.

Mrs. Isenberg was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, Indiana, where she served as...

Jun 22, 2017

Justin D. McCoy, age 30, of Shelocta, died Thursday, June 22, 2017 at his residence.

He was born in 1987 in Falls Church, VA to Larry and Donna Ficik McCoy.

He was self-employed as the owner of a used car dealership, "McCoy's Motorsport," specializing in Audi and Mitsubishi sports cars.

Additionally, he was...

Jun 19, 2017

Margaret (Peggy) E. (Slippy) (Palmer) Sisko, Homer City, PA

Passed away June 19, 2017 at Butler Medical Center, Butler, PA

Peggy was born in 1938 the daughter of Ernest and Mary Golden Slippy, Penn Run, PA

In October of 1956 she married her high school sweetheart, Glenn Palmer , who preceded her in...

Jun 18, 2017

John T. Fedor, age 84, of Ernest died Sunday, June 18, 2017 at his home.

He was born in 1932 in Cleveland, OH to John and Marie Steve Fedor.

John was a member of the Church of the Resurrection, Ernest site, and the...

Jun 9, 2017

LaRue (Claypoll) Sipes, age 84, of Home, PA, passed away peacefully at Beacon Ridge Nursing Home on Friday, June 9, 2017.

She was born in 1932 in North Buffalo, PA, to Shirden and Nellie Mae (Cousins) Claypoll.

LaRue was a member of the...