OBITUARIES

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...

May 26, 2024

On Sunday, May 26, 2024, Mary Jean Colkitt, 94, passed away peacefully at her home in Sarasota, Florida after a brief illness. In the two weeks before her death, she was surrounded by loved ones, and she spent Mother's Day at her son's home with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren in Sarasota. She will be greatly missed by each...

May 17, 2024

Kay G. Peternay passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 18, 1947, in Josephine, PA and was the daughter of the late Robert and Imogene (Brickell) Lowman of Indiana, PA.

Kay was married to the love of her life for 55 years, John Peternay, on September 14,...

May 17, 2024

Bernard "Bud" Brendle, 89, of Indiana, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024. Born on August 20, 1934, in Sykesville, he was the son of the late Joseph J. and Mildred C. (Shaffer) Brendle.

Bud was a 1952 graduate of Sykesville High School and then attended sales courses through the Dale Carnegie School. Honorably serving in the...

Apr 18, 2024

Elaine Virginia Wetzel Good, 87, of Indiana, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2024, at Saint Andrew's Village.

Elaine was born on April 7, 1937, in Indiana, Pennsylvania to Opal Virginia (Spence) and William Sherwood Wetzel. As a child, Elaine lived in Kutztown, Wysox, and finally, in the big house at 1010 Philadelphia Street, Indiana, PA....

Apr 14, 2024

LuVera Ann (Wymer) Peffer, 85, of Home, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Crystal Waters Personal Care Home. She was born in Creekside, on October 12, 1938, to the late Margaret (Reynolds) and Lloyd Wymer.

LuVera was a lifelong member of Center Presbyterian Church, Creekside. She enjoyed needlepoint, knitting, crocheting, baking and cooking, but especially...

Apr 14, 2024

James "Jimmy" Edward Miller, 63, of Indiana, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024. He was born in Indiana to Ruth (Lazarowicz) and James Leonard Miller.

Jimmy graduated from Homer City High School in 1978. He worked for Winchester Industries in Saltsburg, Spaghetti Benders, and most recently Walmart. In his free time, Jimmy enjoyed gardening, and watching...

Apr 7, 2024

Edwin "Ed" Roger Leary, 86, of Indiana, passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, April 7, 2024, in his home. He was born in Rivesville, WV, on December 15, 1937, to the late Henry and Fay (Smith) Leary.

Ed graduated from Clay-Battelle High School in West Virginia. He worked for Long Air-Dox as a salesman for...

Apr 5, 2024

Lois Ann Bish, 88, of Indiana, passed away at Rose Haven Personal Care Home on Friday, April 5, 2024.

Daughter of the late Charles Richard and Willovene Virginia (Miller) Hetrick, she was the spouse of the late Jay Duane Bish.

Born on September 10, 1935, in Dora, PA, Lois was a member of the Independent...

Apr 5, 2024

Robert "Gene" McCroskey, Jr. ,62, of Homer City, passed away at his residence on Friday, April 5, 2024.

Son of the late Robert G. and Doris (Fisher) McCroskey, he was the husband of Brenda (Henry) McCroskey.

Gene was employed as a transmission technician at Cleveland Brothers for over 20 years.

He was an...

Apr 2, 2024

Richard Raymond "Ray" McKendrick, 88, of Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Born in Ben Avon, Indiana PA, on March 3, 1936, he was the son of the late John D. and Susan M. (Shaffer) McKendrick.

Ray served in the United States Air Force and worked at Season-All industries as a mechanic for many years....

Apr 2, 2024

Loretta Ann (Kinter) Montagnese, 90, of Sewickley, formerly of Ernest, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at her home.

Born in Ernest on August 27, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Ebert and Madeline (Buggey) Kinter.

Loretta was a member of St. James Church, Divine Redeemer Parish, in Sewickley.

She...