OBITUARIES

Mar 30, 2025

Timothy S. Lipniskis, 57, of Indiana, passed away on Sunday March 30, 2025. He was born in Uniontown on September 16, 1967, to Benedict and Dolores (Cerankosky) Lipniskis.

He graduated from Bethlehem Center High School in 1985, where he excelled as an athlete. Tim then went on to the California University of Pennsylvania and finally to the...

Mar 22, 2025

Joan A. (Rhine) Ewing, 80, of Homer City, went home to the Lord on Friday, March 22, 2025. She was born in Indiana on July 22, 1944, to Wilbur and Alma (Hollenbaugh) Rhine. Joan was an associate member of the Luciusboro Wesleyan Methodist Church, Homer City. Joan attended the United School District in Armagh, PA.

She is...

Mar 22, 2025

Loretta Ann (Cribbs) Reeger, 68, of Clarksburg, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Conemaugh Memorial Hospital, Johnstown, from injuries sustained in a pedestrian accident on March 11, 2025.

She was born in Indiana on April 19, 1956, to the late Armour and Julia (Henry) Cribbs. She graduated from Apollo Ridge High School class of 1974,...

Mar 20, 2025

John Richard Ondo, 74, of Indiana, passed peacefully on Thursday, March 20, 2025. He was born in 1951, to the late Joseph and Julia (Marengols) Ondo. John graduated from Homer-Center High School in 1969 and spent his career in law enforcement for the State of Pennsylvania and later Florida. John enjoyed collecting antiques as well as entertaining and spending...

Mar 11, 2025

Mark Richard Jones, 76, of Home, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh.

He was born in Indiana on July 7, 1948, to the late F. Richard and June (Ruddock) Jones.

Mark graduated from Indiana High School, class of 1966, and spent his career with PennDOT, retiring as a Bonded...

Mar 11, 2025

Kathy Lynn Curry, 67, of Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. She was born in Indiana on November 24, 1957, to Theodore and Twila (VanHorn) Rupert.

Kathy graduated from Elderton High School, class of 1976, and then attended Lenape School for Practical Nursing. She worked as a nurse for IRMC and Dr. Keith Buck in...

Mar 11, 2025

John Forest Reeger, 68, of Clarksburg, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, from injuries sustained in a pedestrian accident. He was born on May 30, 1956, in Indiana to the late John Howard and Alta Rae (Albright) Reeger.

John graduated from United High School in Armagh and went on to proudly serve in the United States...

Mar 5, 2025

Katherine Ann (Kowchuck) Longenecker, 67, of Blairsville, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025. Born in Ernest on August 23, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Agnes (Usko) Kowchuck.

Kathy graduated in 1975 from Marion Center High School. She worked for many years at various family restaurants. With her contagious smile, she may...

Mar 2, 2025

Walter S. "Wally" Caber, Jr., 70, originally of Boothwyn, PA passed peacefully in Indiana, PA where he recently moved to be closer to his daughter and grandchildren. He married Sherrie Ann Morgan in 1977.

Wally was known as a Gentle Giant who would do anything for you. He dedicated many hours and years developing his firefighting skills...

Mar 1, 2025

Gerald E. "Popo" Adamson, 89, of Indiana, passed away at home surrounded by his family on March 1, 2025. He was born on December 4, 1935, in Creekside, to the late Edmund and Molly Lillie (Jewart) Adamson.

Popo worked for IUP as a custodian for 36 years before his retirement. He proudly served our country in the...

Feb 26, 2025

Leonard E. Bell, 76, of Marion Center, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. He was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia on November 23, 1948, to the late Francis and Betty (Sprouse) Bell.

Leonard was a machinist working for ACE Metals before his retirement in 2015. He enjoyed fixing things, hunting, fishing,...

Feb 25, 2025

Robert W. Simpson, 88, of Indiana, passed peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 with his family by his side. He was born on April 18, 1936, in Indiana to the late Mark and Ruth (Weaver) Simpson. Bob graduated from Indiana High School in 1954 and honorably served our country in the United States Army as a tank...

Feb 23, 2025

Courtney Nicole Wood, 31, of Pittsburgh, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 23, 2025. She was born on August 6, 1993, in Indiana to Albert F. Wood and Rebecca Ann (Gonos) Franco.

Courtney graduated from Indiana High School Class of 2011 and from the IUP Culinary Program in 2012. She worked as a chef in various restaurants and...

Feb 13, 2025

Dorothy Ann Wilden, 83, of Marion Center, passed away peacefully at IRMC and into the hands of the Lord on Thursday, February 13, 2025. She was born on September 11, 1941, in Indiana to the late Andrew and Helen (Braznick) Orvosh.

Dorothy graduated from Saltsburg High School, class of 1959, and worked at Robertshaw Industries. Dorothy spent...

Feb 8, 2025

Susan Lee (Bell) Scott, 68, of Indiana, passed peacefully in Communities at Indian Haven on Saturday, February 8, 2025.

She was born on May 10, 1956, in Pittsburgh to the late Donald and Mildred (Lukac) Bell.

Sue graduated from Indiana High School class of 1974. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, listening to music, reading, and most...

Feb 8, 2025

Jared Wesley Smith, 39 of Home, passed away at his home.

Born on September 18, 1985, in Wauseon, Ohio, he was the son of Jeffrey and Linda Smith.

Jared graduated in 2003 from Fulton County School and then moved to Indiana co in 2013. Jared was employed as a truck driver with J & C...

Jan 31, 2025

Colleen Ann John, 74, of Coral, passed away peacefully in Ebensburg on January 31, 2025. She was born in Altoona on October 29, 1950, to the late Richard A. and Magdalene M. (Kuhn) John.

Colleen graduated from Lewistown Granville High School in 1968 and then graduated from Pruonto's Hair Design Institute in 1969. Colleen was a Pennsylvania...

Jan 27, 2025

Wilbert T. Wolfgang, Jr., 82, of Homer City, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 27, 2025. He was born in Indiana on September 24, 1942, to the late Wilbert T. Sr, and Martha Naomi (Brocious) Wolfgang.

Wilbert graduated from Indiana High School class of 1960. He retired in 2015 as a custodian for Homer Center High School....

Jan 25, 2025

Kenneth L Schnarrs, 90, of Indiana, PA died peacefully on Saturday January 25, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Ken was a family man dedicated to his profession and community. After his graduation from The University Of Connecticut, Ken dedicated his life to the care of others as a Physical Therapist serving as Department Chief at Lee Hospital...

Jan 21, 2025

Lois M. (Bowman) Schrecengost, 89, Indiana, passed away peacefully in UPMC Shadyside, on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. She was born on June 13, 1935, in Indiana to the late Frederick and Nellie (Hanna) Bowman.

She graduated from Indiana High School in 1953 and was employed at IUP before her retirement in 2000. She also worked as a...