OBITUARIES

Aug 23, 2024

Kenneth Charles Dobson, 71, of Coral, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024. He was born on March 18, 1953, in Altoona, to the late Howard Roy, Sr., and Anna Mae (Vipond) Dobson.

Ken proudly served in the United State Marine Corps and worked in the Altoona School District as a custodian until his retirement in 1995....

Aug 16, 2024

JoAnn Frank-Glassford, 70, of Cherry Hill Township, passed away Friday, August 16, 2024, at home after a 3 year battle with ALS.

Daughter of the late Joseph Frank DDS and Anna Baich-Frank, she was born in Johnstown PA, August 31, 1953. She married James Milton Glassford on April 13, 1985.

Surviving are her husband and...

Aug 10, 2024

Brenda Lee (Deabenderfer) Smith, 61, of Indiana, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024.

She was born on November 6, 1962, in Indiana, to the late Blaine and Anna (Prokay) Deabenderfer.

Brenda graduated from Marion Center High School in 1980. She was a past member of the Church of the Resurrection, Clymer. She worked for...

Aug 5, 2024

Rita (Russo) Preolo, 84, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her daughters.

Rita was born in West New York, NJ and moved to Indiana, PA after her husband retired but she remained a proud Jersey Italian native.

Rita was the devoted daughter of Mary and Salvatore Russo; loving sister to Mary Ann Kuhle, Lou...

Jul 31, 2024

With profound sadness the family of Theresa A. Zajec, 99, announces her passing at her home, surrounded by her loving family on July 31, 2024.

Theresa was born to Joseph and Nellie Bananto on October 15, 1924, in McIntyre, PA, and was the only remaining member of her family of five brothers and four sisters: Andrew, Mary,...

Jul 26, 2024

Dora Marie (Overdorff) Murdick, 88 of Penn Run, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 26, 2024, in Heritage Grove, Indiana. Born on October 25, 1935, in Brush Valley, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Bertha (George) Overdorff.

Dora worked for over 40 years as the Recorder of Deeds for Indiana County. She was a...

Jul 25, 2024

Rudolph Salvatore Bruno, 88 of Indiana, PA, entered the presence of the Lord with his loving family at his side, following a courageous struggle with multiple health issues over the past few years, but most recently, a heart attack, on Thursday, July 25, 2024.

Rudy's life journey began on November 16, 1935, in Beyer, PA as the...

Jul 19, 2024

Cecilia Regina Yeckley, 84, peacefully passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024. Born in Patton, Cambria County, on February 15, 1940, to the late Theresa and Michael Psioda, she was married to the late Vincent Yeckley on October 7, 1961.

After graduating from Altoona School of Nursing, Cecilia went on to work as a Registered Nurse at...

Jul 16, 2024

Michael Joseph Mitchell, 37, of Indiana, PA, died Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in North Myrtle Beach, SC, surrounded by his family while on vacation.

Michael was born in Indiana, PA, on April 23, 1987, to John Michael Mitchell Jr. and Diana Lynn Mitchell. Michael attended Indiana Area Schools and spent six exceptional years at Brightwood Point Day...

Jul 15, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald Dean Bechtel, 58, of Indiana on July 15, 2024. Ronald passed at his home surrounded by family and friends after a brief illness. He leaves behind his wife Linda (Boring) whom he married on November 22, 2023 but have been together since the early 1980's.

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Jul 10, 2024

Doris Jane (Marshall) Grove, 89, of Indiana, formerly of Sagamore, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, in Heritage Grove Senior Living, Indiana.

Born in Indiana on November 8, 1934, to the late Kenneth and Ruth (Lewis) Marshall, Doris worked for Season-All Industries until the plant's closure and then for the Indiana Gazette until her retirement.

Jul 9, 2024

James Eugene "Jim" Gromley of Josephine passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at Beacon Ridge, Indiana, PA.

Jim was born on April 19, 1968 Towanda, PA, Bradford County. Jim is the son of the late Morris Clyde Gromley and Margaret Elizabeth Travis Gromley. He was a graduate of Indiana Wesleyan School, Dixonville, PA. Jim proudly...

Jul 8, 2024

Teri Anne, 57, of Indiana, passed away at home on July 8, 2024. Born June 27, 1967, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, daughter of Frank R. and Virginia Schultz.

Survived by her husband, David Gunter, and six children: Tiffany (Aiello) Fetterman, Bradley S. Aiello (of Orlando), Bethany L. Aiello, Nathan Aiello, Sarah Gunter, John Gunter. Also survived by son-in-law...

Jun 28, 2024

Frank Everett Lewis, 84, of Indiana, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024, in Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Born on August 24, 1939, in Punxsutawney, he was the son of the late John and Helen (Roof) Lewis.

Frank graduated from Marion Center High School and enlisted in the United States Army, serving during the Korean War....

Jun 20, 2024

On June 20, 2024, Mae "Mazie" Windows finished her journey on earth and met her loving Father Jesus. This was a long-awaited day, straight from a love filled room of those that will miss her so much, to the beautiful place she has been anticipating so long.

Mazie was born in McIntyre, on May 25, 1935, to...

Jun 18, 2024

Victoria Anne "Sissy" Boring, 74, of New Florence, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, in Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville. She was born on May 2, 1950, in Latrobe to the late John and Evelyn Irene (Ralston) Pavlik.

Sissy graduated from Derry High School in 1963, she then attended nursing training in Torrence State Hospital where she...

Jun 15, 2024

Doris Jean Johns, 78, of Glen Campbell, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 15, 2024, in Sun Valley Acres Personal Care Home, Glen Campbell. She was born in Windber, on December 20, 1945, to the late Morrie F, and Sylvia E. (Hill) Johns.

Doris Jean was a resident of Strongstown for over 50 years until moving to...

Jun 14, 2024

Letty Marie (Hannah) Calvetti, 88, of Indiana, passed away on June 14, 2024. Born in Reynoldsville, PA, on September 10, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Charles A. and Mabel V. (Friedline-Smith) Hannah.

Letty graduated from Reynoldsville High School in 1953 and then from Indiana Hospital School of Nursing in 1955. She continued her education...

Jun 4, 2024

Ralph L. Wingrove, 70, of Indiana, passed away surrounded by his loving family on June 4, 2024.

Ralph was born on October 1, 1953, in Washington, Pennsylvania, to Wilma (Ringer) Wingrove and David Wingrove. He lived a typical small town childhood life where family was abundant, ponies were a source of transportation to and from cousins' houses,...

May 30, 2024

Walter Bryja, 91, of Clarksburg, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Beacon Ridge Nursing Facility.

Born on February 15, 1933, in Portage, Walter was the son of the late Jacob and Franceszka (Kuras) Bryja.

A U.S. Army veteran and minor league baseball player, Walter was a member of Good Shepherd Parish, Kent. He was...