OBITUARIES


Local obituaries in Indiana, PA.

James T. Smith

James T. Smith

Aug 23, 2014

James T. Smith, 51, of Parkwood, has gone to soar with the heavenly eagles on Saturday, August 23, 2014 at Indiana Regional Medical Center with his family by his side. He was born in 1963 to Harry "John" and Carol (Silvis) Smith in Indiana. Jim attended the Church of the Good Shepherd. He was retired from Iron Workers Local #3,...

Harry E. Mcfarland

Harry E. Mcfarland

Aug 21, 2014

Harry E. McFarland, 84, of Indiana, passed away on August 21, 2014 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. He was born in 1930 to H. Rhymer and Alberta (Henderson) McFarland in Turtle Creek. Harry was a member of Calvary Presbyterian Church, Indiana. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the United States Air Force. Harry attended Slippery Rock...

Wade Eugene Helman

Wade Eugene Helman

Aug 15, 2014

Wade Eugene Helman, 85, of Indiana, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Friday, August 15, 2014 at Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born in 1929 in Indiana, to Vance and Annie (Greene) Helman. Wade was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Clymer. He was a former Trustee of the church, a church camp board member, and a supporter...

Betty L. Burkley

Betty L. Burkley

Aug 14, 2014

Betty L. Burkley, 91, of Lucernemines, passed away on August 14, 2014 at Bethany Place, Indiana. She was born in 1923 to Elmer Aukerman and Florence (Murphy) Aukerman in Spring Mill, PA. Betty attended the Indiana Wesleyan Methodist Church. She enjoyed cooking for her family and friends, gardening, and growing flowers. Betty loved her Lord and Savior most of all....

Robert L. Willis, Sr.

Robert L. Willis, Sr.

Aug 11, 2014

Robert L. Willis, Sr., age 76, of Clymer, passed away August 11, 2014 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center. He was born in 1938 in Coal Run, to Charles O. and Mary Elizabeth Grimm Willis. Bob was an avid CB operator and was known as "Mystery Man". He enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, yard work, painting, and spending time with his...

Greg Swentosky

Greg Swentosky

Aug 5, 2014

Greg Swentosky, age 56, of Homer City, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center. He was born in 1958 in Indiana, to Anthony and Mary Jane Chutorich Swentosky. Greg was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church, Indiana. He was employed by Handyman for Hire, co-owner of Philly Street Café, and previously as a...

Helen Maruk

Helen Maruk

Aug 3, 2014

Helen Maruk, age 92, of Indiana, passed away on August 3, 2014 at her home. She was born in 1922 in DeLancey, to Joseph F. and Pauline Kutoloski Filipovich. Mrs. Maruk was a member of St. Bernard of Clairvaux Roman Catholic Church, and a 50-yr member of CD of A. Helen is survived by one brother, Joseph R. Filipovich and...

Jeremy J. Rowe

Jeremy J. Rowe

Jul 26, 2014

Jeremy John Rowe, age 30, of Indiana, was called home to be with God on July 26, 2014. A son of the late Donald N. Rowe and Michael and Debra Reed, he was born in 1983 in Indiana. Jeremy was a 2002 graduate of Indiana Area Senior High School and attended IUP. He had a passion for music and loved...

Donald C. Stear

Donald C. Stear

Jul 24, 2014

Donald Clair Stear, age 74, of Home, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2014 at the Armstrong Co. Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born in 1939 in Smicksburg, to Clair O. "Steve" and Thelma Wagner Stear. Mr. Stear was a lifelong member of the Presbyterian Church of Plumville having served as a Sunday School teacher. He...

Richard D. Gressley

Richard D. Gressley

Jul 24, 2014

Richard D. "Peck" Gressley, 85, of Penn Run, passed away July 24, 2014 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. He was born in 1929 to William J. and Grace H. (Fronk) Gressley in Heilwood. Peck was a member of Harmony United Presbyterian Church, Penn Run; a former member of the Cherryhill Twp. Volunteer Fire Company. He retired after 34 years working...

Donald A. Brady

Donald A. Brady

Jul 17, 2014

Donald A. Brady, 59, of Smicksburg, passed away with his family by his side on Thursday, July 17, 2014 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in 1954 to Wendell C. and Mildred (Elkin) Brady in Indiana. He was a member of Plumville Presbyterian Church, Plumville. He was most recently employed at Zorkos in Home,...

Peggy Jane Fulton

Peggy Jane Fulton

Jul 7, 2014

Peggy Jane Fulton, 88, of Indiana, passed away July 7, 2014 at home with her family by her side. She was born in 1926 to David and Esther (Wilhelm) Campbell in Indiana. Peggy attended John A. H. Keith School on what is now the IUP campus from kindergarten through tenth grade. She graduated from Indiana High School, Class of 1944....

George R. Krempels

George R. Krempels

Jul 2, 2014

George R. Krempels, 90, of Indiana passed away July 2, 2014. He was born in 1924 to George and Amelia Spall Krempels in Masury, OH. George was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Indiana. He retired from Bell of PA Telephone Co. in 1984, as a construction manager. He was a life member of Indiana VFW Post 1989. George was...

Bertha Zolocsik

Bertha Zolocsik

Jun 30, 2014

Bertha Zaczyk Zolocsik, age 89, of Beyer, died Monday, June 30, 2014 at her home with her family by her side. She was born in 1924 in Sagamore, to John and Louise Kovowski Zaczyk. Mrs. Zolocsik was a former member of Sacred Heart R.C. Church, Sagamore, and currently a member of St. Mary's R.C. Church, Yatesboro. Bertha was a farm...

Abrianna Kovalcik

Abrianna Kovalcik

Jun 20, 2014

Abrianna Kovalcik passed away on Friday, June 20, 2014. She was born on Saturday, May 31, 2014 to Caressa M. Kovalcik in Johnstown. She is survived by a brother, Denver, Jr.; her grandparents - Robert and Anne Kovalcik, Homer City; three uncles - Marc, Bill, and Joshua Kovalcik; an aunt - Autumn Kovalcik; two great grandmothers - Helen Kovalcik, and...

Julia Kaluponov Sushak

Julia Kaluponov Sushak

Jun 18, 2014

Julia Kaluponov Sushak, 94, of Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2014. She was born in Homestead, PA on October 23, 1919 to Ermoly and Agrippina Kaluponov. Her parents immigrated to the United States from Russia in the early 20th century. Their names are engraved on the American Immigrant Wall of Honor at Ellis Island, New York. She was...

Darrell E. 'Deed' Davis

Darrell E. 'Deed' Davis

Jun 15, 2014

Darrell E. "Deed" Davis, age 65, of Homer City, (Brush Valley), passed away June 15, 2014 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. He was born in 1949 in Johnstown, to Raymond Eugene and Anna Mae Stewart Davis. Deed was a member of the VFW Post #1989, Indiana. He was the owner-operator of Indiana Generator Service in Indiana for 18 years....

Robert L. Bell

Robert L. Bell

Jun 9, 2014

Robert L. Bell, age 68, of Homer City, (Brush Valley), went to be with his Lord on Monday June 9, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in 1946 in Indiana County to John and Flora George Bell. Bob was an active member of the Sovereign Grace Church, Indiana. He was also a member of the...

Caressa M. Kovalcik

Caressa M. Kovalcik

May 31, 2014

Caressa M. Kovalcik, 23, of Windber, formerly of Homer City, passed away Saturday May 31, 2014 at Conemaugh Medical Center, Johnstown. She was born in 1990 in Martinsburg, WV. Caressa was adopted by Robert J. and Anne (Delier) Kovalcik on September 11, 2001. Caressa was a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd, Kent. She graduated from Saltsburg High...

Mary A. Rhea

Mary A. Rhea

May 28, 2014

Mary A. Rhea, 97, of Indiana, passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at Beacon Ridge. She was born in 1916 to John and Bertha (Kristofic) Bytner in Sagamore. Mary was a member of Harmony United Presbyterian Church in Penn Run. She formerly worked at Penns Manor Schools in various jobs. Mary enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great...

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