OBITUARIES

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...

Apr 1, 2024

Susie M. (Adams) Hile, 84, of Indiana, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024, at The Communities at Indian Haven.

She was born on October 20, 1939, in Indiana to the late Merle John and Ruth (Putt) Adams.

A graduate of Marion Center High School, Susie was employed in the Groundskeeping Department of IUP, retiring...

Mar 30, 2024

Britta Louise Nesbitt Blair was born on August 13, 1938, the daughter of Harold Emerson Nesbitt and Britta Louise Postelwaite Nesbitt.

She attended Indiana High School where she graduated with honors and was the winner of the Lubold Award, an outstanding citizenship award presented by Superintendent Jesse Lubold. She matriculated at Muskingum University, but transferred in her...

Mar 28, 2024

William A. Neal, 92, of Indiana, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024. He was born in Russell, Kentucky, on December 28, 1931, to the late William A. and Mabel L. (Basenback) Neal.

Bill graduated from George Washington University with his Bachelors and Masters in Secondary Education. He began his coaching career as the Freshman coach at...

Mar 25, 2024

Joyce Kay Graham, 81, of Indiana, formerly of Carlisle, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024, at Heritage Grove, Indiana.

She was born in Harrisburg, on July 19, 1942, to the late Merrit and Alice (Krick) Graham.

Joyce graduated from Millersburg High School and then attended IUP, graduating with a degree in Art Education. She...

Mar 24, 2024

Gordon "Keith" McFarland, 69, of Indiana, entered into his eternal rest on Palm Sunday, March 24, 2024, at Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Keith was born in New York on December 14, 1954, to the late Horace and Mildred (Fetterman) McFarland.

He was married to his best friend, Alison Davis, for 44 years with whom he shared...

Mar 18, 2024

Kerri Lynn (Colvin) Ballas, 58, of Penn Hills, formerly of Indiana, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024, in Greentree. She was born on October 11, 1965, in Kittanning, to the late Harold Keith and Phyllis Adelle (Parsons) Colvin.

Kerri was a 1983 graduate of Indiana High School. She worked various jobs until her health no longer...

Mar 15, 2024

DeWayne Renwick, 77, of Bradenton Florida, formerly of Home, PA, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024, at his home in Bradenton, Florida.

He was born on October 30, 1946, in Indiana, to the late William C. and Geraldine Salina (Greenawalt) Renwick.

DeWayne graduated from Elders Ridge High School and then served our country in...

Feb 28, 2024

Alma Ruth McCreary passed away on February 28, 2024, at the Maple Valley Personal Care Home in Indiana, PA.

The daughter of Victor and Hazel McDunn, she was born on March 28, 1936, in Coal Port, PA. The family moved to Turtle Creek, PA where Alma spent her toddler and teenage years. She graduated from Turtle Creek...

Feb 26, 2024

Virginia E. Reed, 86, of Indiana, died Monday, February 26, 2024, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

Born on March 2, 1937, in Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Gordon A. and Grace Aileen (Pfeiffer) Malcolm.

Ginny was a member of the First Christian Church, where she served as church secretary for over 10...