OBITUARIES

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...

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...