OBITUARIES

Jan 9, 2025

On January 9, 2025, my mom, Mildred Smith, affectionately known as Millie, rode into the sunset for the last time on her quarter horse, Rusty, alongside her favorite U.S. Marshal, Matt Dillon, Deputy Marshal, Fetus Hagen, Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, and Pat Brady.

Before Millie rode off into the sunset, she drove a tractor and trailer. Upon...

Jan 8, 2025

Carolyn K. (Lantz) Huffman, 77, of Saltsburg, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, in Embassy of Hillsdale Park, Hillsdale PA. She was born on December 29, 1947, in Saltsburg to the late Charles and Sylvia Lantz.

Carolyn was an accomplished seamstress; she worked for Top Hat Tuxedos for many years before her retirement in 2009. She...

Jan 6, 2025

Suzanne Marie (Plassard) Jamison, 76, of Indiana, passed away peacefully at Heritage Grove in Indiana.

She was born in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, to the late James and Arlene (McCormick) Plassard.

She graduated from Indiana High School in 1967, and then from Indiana Hospital School of Nursing.

She spent her entire career at...

Jan 6, 2025

Louis Yanni Jr. of Indiana, passed away at his home with his family by his side on Monday, January 6, 2025. Born in Beyer, he was the son of the late Louis Sr. and Margaret (Buffone) Yanni.

A 1963 graduate of Marion Center High School he was employed by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare as a...

Jan 1, 2025

Albert Aldeno Corte, 92 passed away on January 1, 2025, in Indiana PA.

He was born in the family home on Oct 25, 1932, to the late Albert Ernesto Dalla Corte and Josephine Giop Dalla Corte and was a lifelong resident of Indiana PA. Growing up, most family and close friends called him Tete, a nickname his...

Dec 31, 2024

Mack Louis Pitts, 70, of Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. Born in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, on January 22, 1954, he was the son of the late Louis and Leola (Salsberry) Pitts.

Mack served our country in the United States Army. He worked various jobs throughout his career and most recently was a security guard...

Dec 26, 2024

Lori A. Pulliam, 58, of Johnstown, passed away on December 26, 2024.

She was born in Johnstown on March 19, 1966.

Lori enjoyed reading Steven King and Harry Potter novels, loved Disney movies, and had a unique knowledge of random trivia facts. She was a member of Emanual Baptist Church in Johnstown.

Lori...

Dec 14, 2024

Timothy James Lowman, Sr., 62, of Penn Run, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born in Indiana on February 15, 1962, to the late Horace Jr, and Annabell (Marsh) Lowman.

Tim was a heavy equipment operator, he enjoyed watching Andy Griffith, mowing his lawn, tinkering in the garage and...

Dec 4, 2024

Paul Eugene Myers Born December 5, 1928, at home to Pearl and George Myers in Homer City, Pennsylvania. Paul died December 4, 2024. He had one sister, Amy Isabel and two brothers, Boyd and Tom.

Paul is survived by his three daughters, Susan Adams, Lynn Kennedy (partner John Scannapieco), and Jill (Harry) Morningstar; six grandchildren, four great...

Nov 28, 2024

Logan Joel McBride, infant son of Marie Ann McBride, passed into the loving hands of the Lord on November 28, 2024.

Besides his Mom, Logan is survived by his siblings, sister Naryah McKenith, brother Derick McKenith, Brother Niyheen Evins, and sister Marshay McBride, aunts Markia and Rebecca McBride, nephews Stephen Robertson, Jr., and Derick McKenith, Jr., and...

Nov 27, 2024

John Edward Carmody, 80, of Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, in Haida Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Hastings.

He was born in Camden New Jersey on October 16, 1944, to the late Edward John and Mabel Evelyn (Hanson) Carmody.

John honorably served our country in the United States Air Force and in the United...

Nov 27, 2024

Michelle D. Rager, 50, of Homer City, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. She was born in Indiana on March 16, 1974, to Karen (Clark) and Robert Rager.

Michelle was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother and friend. She loved to read fantasy and sci-fi novels, spending time with her children and grandchildren and caring for her...

Nov 25, 2024

Linda Jo (Grube) Fergasse, 77, of Indiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, November 25, 2024. She was born in Punxsutawney on November 20, 1947, to the late Eugene and Irene (Caldwell) Grube.

Linda graduated from Punxsutawney High School in 1965 She worked for Frito Lay delivering to many stores throughout the area,...

Nov 12, 2024

Thomas "Gus" Wilden, Jr, 88, of Marion Center, passed away peacefully at IRMC and into the hands of the Lord on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. He was born on December 20, 1935, in Indiana to the late Thomas and Catherine (Swanlek) Wilden.

Gus graduated from Indiana High School and spent his career as a coal miner for...

Oct 30, 2024

David E. Shero, 68, of Hastings, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, in UPMC Altoona.

Born April 26, 1956, in Spangler, he was a son of the late Francis and Donna Mae (Miller) Shero.

After high school, Dave earned his CDL and began his lifelong career as a truck driver having worked along side...

Oct 15, 2024

Diane Joan Regina (Calabrese) Thayer, 85, of Greensburg, formerly of Homer City and Indiana, PA, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, October 15, 2024.

Born April 2, 1939, in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late John and Amelia (Patti) Calabrese. Preceded in death by her husband Robert C. Thayer and son John F. Thayer. (Robert passed away...

Oct 13, 2024

David Carl Allan, 75, of Indiana, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at Indiana Regional Medical Center. Born in Huntingdon, PA he was the son of the late James and Rhoda (Oakes) Allan.

Dave was employed by the Borough of Indiana as a lab supervisor at the sewage treatment plant. He was a member of the...

Oct 9, 2024

Catherine Bartoloma D'Amico died peacefully October 9th surrounded by her family, following a brief illness. Her family recently celebrated her 90th birthday milestone as she was born May 2, 1934, in Hastings Pennsylvania to Florence (Lewis) and Victor Bartoloma. She grew up in Youngstown Ohio and was a graduate of Youngstown University, pledging Phi Mu Sorority, with an elementary...

Oct 7, 2024

Melissa Ann "Missy" Wolfgang, 54, of Creekside, went home to Heaven on Monday, October 7, 2024. Born on November 30, 1969, in Sullivan, MO, she was the daughter of Guy and Cheryl (Michener) Wolfgang.

Missy graduated from Elderton High School in 1987, the then attended Geneva College double majoring in Spanish and English as a Second Language....

Oct 5, 2024

Richard M. Fetterman, 74, of Indiana, died Saturday, October 5, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.

Rick was born in Indiana on November 29, 1949, to the late Orvie and Alverda (Swanlek) Fetterman.

He was self-employed for a time as an owner and operator of his own coal truck. After some time, he...