OBITUARIES


Local obituaries in Indiana, PA.

William L. Charlton

William L. Charlton

Jan 10, 2014

William Lance Charlton, age 54, of Marion Center, passed away Friday, January 10, 2014 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born in 1959 in Jeffersonville, IN to Clarence W. and Lois A. Marshall Charlton. Bill was employed as truck driver for Waste Management for several years. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends around the fire during the...

Marjory L. Bossert

Marjory L. Bossert

Jan 8, 2014

Marjory L Bossert, 88, of Indiana, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at her home. She was born in 1925 to John and Theresa (Brumbaugh) Lloyd in Pittsburgh. Marjory was a member of Overbrook Presbyterian Church in Columbus, OH. Marjory lived most of her life in Columbus Ohio before moving to Indiana in 2010. She enjoyed cooking, sewing and playing...

Edward E. Prusasky

Edward E. Prusasky

Jan 7, 2014

Edward E. "Sonny" Prusasky, age 85, of Sagamore, died Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center. He was born in 1928 in Sagamore to Jacob and Stella Verimbek Prusasky. Sonny was a former member of the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Sagamore, and the VFW Post #6555, Sagamore. A veteran of the Korena War, he served in...

Thomas A. Andersen

Thomas A. Andersen

Dec 29, 2013

Thomas "Tom" A. Andersen, 70, of Indiana, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2013 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. He was born in 1943 to Hans and Eleanor (Knipp) Andersen in Dearborn, MI. Tom was a history and sociology educator, teaching at the elementary, secondary and college levels. He retired from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2008. Tom graduated from Eastern...

Arnold P. Sipos

Arnold P. Sipos

Dec 28, 2013

Arnold P. Sipos, age 46, of Homer City, died Saturday, December 28, 2013 at UPMC Montefiore Hospital to be with his Lord and Savior. He was born in 1967 in Indiana to Stephen A. and Edna L. Helman Sipos. Arnie was a member of the Holy Protection of Mary Byzantine Catholic Church, Homer City. He was a member of the...

E. Wayne Ray

E. Wayne Ray

Dec 25, 2013

E. Wayne Ray, 94, of Angleton, Texas, formerly of Penn Run, passed away December 25, 2013 at Country Village Care. He was born in 1919 to Fred C. and Theda Sue (Ellenberger) Ray in Cherryhill Twp. Wayne was a member of Harmony United Presbyterian Church, Penn Run. He retired from Agway in Indiana in 1980 where he was the manager....

Mildred R. Mcfarland

Mildred R. Mcfarland

Dec 20, 2013

Mildred R. McFarland, 88, of Indiana, passed away surrounded by her family Friday, December 20, 2013 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. She was born in 1925 to Alfred N. and Mary (Robertson) Fetterman in Indiana. She attended the Indiana Wesleyan Methodist Church where she was a member of the Sunday School Class. She was a custodian at IUP for 21...

Donald E. Dye

Donald E. Dye

Dec 18, 2013

Donald E. Dye, age 76, of Indiana, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at his home. He was born in 1937 in Morganfield, KY to LeRoy and Virgie Ringstaff Dye. Don was a member of the L.O.O.M., Indiana. He was a peacetime veteran, having served in US Army in France. He was employed as a superintendent for SW Jack for...

Edward Lee Mears

Edward Lee Mears

Dec 14, 2013

Edward Lee Mears, age 86, of Marion Center, died Saturday, December 14, 2013 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital. He was born in 1927 in Rayne Twp., to Charles and Myrtle Edwards Mears. Mr. Mears was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Marion Center, had served as a member of the Chamber of Commerce, and as a board member...

Mary Violanti Chelgren

Mary Violanti Chelgren

Nov 30, 2013

Mary Violanti Chelgren, 85, of Indiana, passed away peacefully Saturday, Nov 30, 2013 surrounded by close friends and family. Mary was born on March 19, 1928 in Giuliano di Roma, Italy. She was the daughter of Severino and Assunta (Anticoli) Violanti. Mary came to the U.S. when she was 9 yrs old and was raised in Clearfield, Pa. She was...

Mary Jane Clark

Mary Jane Clark

Nov 30, 2013

Mary Jane Clark, age 91, of Indiana, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2013 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center. She was born in 1922 in Bell Twp., Jefferson Co. to Charles and Agnes Woodhead Gibbon. Mrs. Clark was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, Indiana, an active Girl Scout Leader for 13 years, the Pinees Camping Club, and the...

Walter D. Gill

Walter D. Gill

Nov 23, 2013

Walter D. Gill, age 63, of Kittanning, formerly of Oil City and Indiana, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2013 at the home of his daughter. He was born in 1950 in Johnstown, to Walter W. and Elizabeth Rice Gill. He was employed by Penelec, (Edison Energy), for 30 years until his retirement in 2008. Walt enjoyed bowling, golf, playing cards,...

John C. Phillips

John C. Phillips

Nov 20, 2013

John C. Phillips, 75, of Indiana, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 20, 2013. He was born April 13, 1938 to John Kostyal and Mary (Monroe) Kostyal in Warren. John was a loving father and grandfather. He always had a great sense of humor and loved to make people smile. He was more than just witty with...

Margaret R. Douglas

Margaret R. Douglas

Nov 13, 2013

Margaret Rose "Nunny" Douglas, age 78, of Indiana, formerly of Home, went to be with her Lord and beloved husband on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at St. Andrew's Village, Indiana. She was born in 1935 to Harry and Genevieve Miller Abrams. An important part of her life was her involvement as a member of the Calvary Bible Church, Glen Campbell,...

Virginia M. Druchniak

Virginia M. Druchniak

Nov 12, 2013

Virginia M. Druchniak, 90, of Indiana, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. She was born in 1923 to Michael and Stella (Rotosky) Slenscak, in Sagamore. Virginia was a member of St. Bernard of Clairvaux Roman Catholic Church, and also the CD of A. She enjoyed crocheting, canning, baking cookies, making holiday meals for her family...

Clarence E. Walters

Clarence E. Walters

Nov 11, 2013

Clarence E. Walters, age 86, of Indiana, passed away Monday, November 11, 2013 at Communities of Indian Haven. He was born 1926 in Pittsburgh, to Edward C. and Anna E. Simchalk Walters. A veteran of the Korean War, he served in the US Army. Clarence was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption R. C. Church, Lucernemines site, the...

Ronald Lee Carpenter

Ronald Lee Carpenter

Nov 3, 2013

Ronald Lee Carpenter, age 60, of Indiana, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2013 at West Haven Manor, Apollo. He was born 1953 in Starbrick. Ronald is survived by one daughter and one son, James Carpenter and wife Jessica, Williamsport; Autumn Carpenter and fiance James Swarmer, Indiana; one sister Wendy Carpenter, Indiana. Friends will be received on Wednesday from 6 to...

Mark J. Mckendrick Sr.

Mark J. Mckendrick Sr.

Nov 2, 2013

Mark McKendrick, age 60 ,of Blairsville, (Blacklick), died Saturday, November 2, 2013 at his home. He was born in 1953, to Joseph E. and Charleen McKendrick. A veteran of the Vietnam War, he served in the US Marine Corp. Mark was employed as a roofer with his father for many years, and also worked as security guard and janitor. Mark...

Florence Ann Sawyer

Florence Ann Sawyer

Oct 29, 2013

Florence Ann Sawyer, 88, of Indiana, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. She was born in 1925 to Joseph Cislo and Cathrine Cislo in Chester, PA. Florence was a member St. Bernard of Clairvaux Roman Catholic Church, Indiana. She enjoyed reading, knitting and crocheting. She is survived by a son, Richard B. Sawyer II, Indiana;...

Mabel I. Mccracken

Mabel I. Mccracken

Oct 27, 2013

Obituary for Mabel I. McCracken Mabel I. (Rising) "Nan" McCracken, 66, of Creekside, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2013 at her home. She was born in 1947 to Archie D. and Mary (Allshouse) Rising in Indiana County. Mabel was a member of Plum Creek Presbyterian Church. She worked for the Indiana Hospital and the Visiting Nurses Association of Indiana County....

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