OBITUARIES
Local obituaries in Indiana, PA.
Silas Eugene Harbrige
Feb 9, 2013
Silas "Eugene" Harbrige, age 77, of Marion Center, died Saturday, February 9, 2013 at Beacon Ridge Nursing Home. He was born in 1935 in White Twp., to Silas Glenn and Thelma O. Newcome Harbrige. Eugene was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Marion Center. He was a self-employed farmer for his entire life until retirement in 1993. Eugene is...
Robert M. Raemore
Feb 9, 2013
Dr.Robert "Doc" Millard Raemore, 71, of Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 9, 2013, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born in 1941 to Robert E. and Marcella A. (Smith) Raemore, in Philadelphia. Robert spent his early years on a farm in Linden, PA and attended Level Corners one-room school house before moving to Williamsport, PA during his...
Betty J. Hanna
Feb 7, 2013
Betty Jean Hanna, age 89, of Indiana, died Thursday, February 7, 2013 at Beacon Ridge Nursing Home. She was born in 1923 in Cookport to O. Blair Henry, Sr., and Mary Learn Henry. Mrs. Hanna was a member of the Ernest Bible Church where she was active in the ladies group. She was employed as a seamstress at Campus Sportswear...
Barbara I. Shaffer
Jan 24, 2013
Barbara I. (Srock) Shaffer, age 69, of Indiana, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2013 at her home. She was born 1943 in Latrobe, to Ernest and Myrtle Freas Srock. Barbara was an LPN and was employed by various doctors, Indian Haven, and spent her last 20 years at Indiana Walk-in Clinic, retiring in 2007. During retirement she enjoyed being with...
Charles J. Muller
Jan 16, 2013
Charles Joseph Muller, age 79, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at Allegeny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born in 1933 in Indiana, to Paul V. and Teresa V. Kelly Muller. Mr. Muller was a member of St. Bernard of Clairvaux R.C. Church, the FOE for 50 years having served as past president and was a long-time member of...
James T. Japour
Jan 16, 2013
James T. Japour, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at the age of 83 on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at his home. He was born in 1929 in Macon, GA, to James T. and Anna Saad Japour. He was a member of Our Lady of Loretto Catholic Church in Redford, Michigan, and was currently attending Community of St. Matthew,...
Ilean Mears Wass
Jan 16, 2013
Ilean (Mears) Wass, 83, of Indiana, died on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at Montefiore Hospital in Pittsburgh. Ilean was born in Rayne Township, Indiana County. She graduated from Marion Center High School. After graduating high school, she went on to attend business school and was a secretary at a local business. She shared her life with her husband of 58...
Edward K. Bratton
Jan 13, 2013
Edward K. Bratton, age 84, of Indiana, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2013 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center. He was born 1928 in Irvona, to R. Leroy and Evelyn Kanarr Bratton. Mr. Bratton was a member of Calvary Presbyterian Church, and was a member of and sponsor of many community organizations. He was self-employed as owner of Steiner's Market...
Michelle Renee Detwiler
Jan 12, 2013
Michelle Renee Detwiler, age 33, passed away January 12, 2013. She was born June 25, 1979 to Frank J. Detwiler and Sharon B. Adams in Indiana PA. Michelle is survived by three daughters Taylor Paige, Alexis McKenzie and Summer Skye Jones all of Mentor OH; her father Frank J. Detwiler, and wife Cindy of Marion Center; her mother Sharon B....
William S. Ward
Jan 9, 2013
William S. Ward, age 82, of Indiana, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. He was a resident of St. Andrew's Village for the past 9 1/2 years. He was born in 1930 in Mill Creek, WV to George and Flora Davisson Ward, and grew up in Charleston, WV. Mr. Ward was a member of the...
Ann M. Spadafora
Jan 6, 2013
Ann M. Spadafora, age 99, of Indiana passed away quietly in her sleep on Sunday, January 6, 2013 at her home. One of nine children of Anthony and Mary Splendore, she was born in Mt. Pleasant, PA. She met her late husband Cecil on a blind date, married in 1940 and managed the Jolean children's store in Mt. Pleasant while...
Lena Louise Fleming
Jan 3, 2013
Lena Louise Fleming, age 80, of Shelocta, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 3, 2013, while at home. She was born 1932 in Indiana to Amos and Annie Reefer Harkleroad. Mrs. Fleming was a member of the Mt. Zion Methodist Church, where she baked for various church activities. Her life was filled with family, including...
Miriam Hill Ross
Dec 31, 2012
Miriam Hill Ross, 97 of Marion Center, Passed away Monday, December 31, 2012 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center. She was born in 1915 to David R. and Dovie (Neal) Hill in S. Mahoning Twp., Indiana County. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Marion Center. Miriam was a member of the P.S.E.A., the N.E.A., Delta Kappa...
Anna Mae Dixon
Dec 27, 2012
Anna Mae Dixon, age 84, of Sagamore, died Thursday, December 27, 2012 at Communities of Indian Haven. She was born in 1928 in Sagamore, to Joseph and Mary Leone Bongiovanni. Mrs. Dixon was a former member of the Sacred Heart R.C. Church, Sagamore. She loved to play Bingo and do crafts. Anna is survived by one daughter and one son,...
Edna K. Parks
Dec 22, 2012
Edna Parks, age 91, of Creekside, died Saturday, December 22, 2012 at Rose Haven Personal Care Home. She was born in 1921 in Glen Campbell, to Daniel M. and Mary Marks States. Mrs. Parks was a member of Harmony Grove Lutheran Church. She was a homemaker, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Edna is survived by one son...
James E. White
Dec 14, 2012
James E. "Jim" White, 91 of Indiana, passed away Friday, December 14, 2012 at his home. He was born in 1921 to Joseph Dickie White and Marie (Miller) White in Indiana . He was a member of Indiana VFW Post 1989, Indiana. ASFME, and also served as past president. Jim retired in 1985 from IUP from custodial services. Jim enjoyed...
Donald Rotosky
Dec 11, 2012
Donald Rotosky, Sr., age 42, of Indiana, passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born in Indiana in 1970 to Donald Smith and Deborah Rotosky Smith Jaxheimer Smith. He was a loving husband and father. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends. Donald is survived by his wife of...
Floyd D. Helman
Dec 4, 2012
Floyd D. Helman, age 86, of Indiana, passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at his home. He was born in 1926 in Cherry Hill Twp., to Vance and Annie Green Helman. Mr. Helman was a veteran of WW II having served in the US Army. He was employed at McCreary Tire and Rubber Co. as a tire builder for 38...
C. Kenneth Adams
Dec 2, 2012
C. Kenneth Adams, age 92, passed away Sunday, December 2, 2012 at Home, PA. He was born in 1920 in Indiana, to Clarence K. and Hannah A. Snyder Adams. A veteran of WW II, he served in the Navy Seabees in New Caledonia, South Pacific. He was a carpenter and farmer and was also employed by McCreary Tire and Rubber...
Cuba Shetler
Nov 18, 2012
Cuba Shetler, of Indiana, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2012. She was born to William H. and Fannie (Booth) Shetler in Arcadia. Cuba attended Church of the Nazarene, Homer City and also the Cross Roads Church in Bradenville. She worked at Mongomery Wards for 28 years as a department head, as a cashier for AandP Market, manager of the former...

