Obituaries

Feb 17, 2021

Ralph Edward McGinnis II, 47,  Ligonier went to be with the Lord February 17, 2021 at home. Born September 26, 1973 in Latrobe the son of the late Ralph Edward McGinnis and Joyce (Reffo) McGinnis Corbett and husband Rick, Ligonier. Also survived by sisters Teresa Orazio, Ligonier and Michele Layton and husband Brent, Latrobe; nieces Ashley,...

Feb 13, 2021

Shelly Rensko, 58, Dilltown passed away February 13, 2021, at Allegheny General Hospital.  Born January 8, 1963 in Johnstown the daughter of the late Mike "Blackie" and Regina (Robinson) Rensko. Also preceded in death by brother Neal Rensko.

Survived by fiancé James Stewart, Dilltown; and these brothers and sisters Michael Rensko...

Feb 13, 2021

David D. Marsh, 62, New Florence went to be with the Lord, February 13, 2021 at home.  Born July 23, 1958 in Somerset the son of the John "Jack" Marsh and Freda (Baron) Marsh.  Survived by mother of Windber, wife Sharon Marsh, children Ashley Marsh, New Florence; David Marsh, Bradenville; grandchildren Nathan, Avery, Zoey and Anglo. ...

Feb 4, 2021

Dorothy M. Baird 83, Blairsville, passed away February 4, 2021 at home.  Born November 30, 1937 in Bolivar the daughter of the late Alfred & Emma (Foust) Henderson.  Also preceded in death by husband David Junior Baird, daughter Janice L. Baird, sisters Marian Redilla, Helen James, Florence Shanner and brother Ash Henderson.

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Feb 4, 2021

Robert Buksa, 78, Johnstown passed away February 4, 2021 at The Atrium.  Born August 15, 1942 in Johnstown the son of late Stephen and Helen Buksa.

Survived by children Joseph Buksa, Mundys Corner; Edward Buksa and wife Kelly, Seward; Sharon Stephens and husband Dave, Homer City;...

Feb 3, 2021

David Eric McClure, 66, of Anchorage, Alaska, died on February 3, 2021. Mr. McClure was born at Johnstown, Pennsylvania September 14, 1954, and was raised in Bolivar, PA.  He was a graduate of Laurel Valley High School, California University of Pennsylvania, and the Heinz School at Carnegie Mellon University. He went to Alaska in 1979, as a...

Feb 2, 2021

Norman G. Reagan, 80, Lebanon, Pa, passed away February 2, 2021 at Well Span Good Samaritan Hospital in Lebanon.  He was born October 8, 1940 in Westmoreland County the son of late John G. Reagan and Marjorie (Vojt) Reagan.  Survived by daughter Katheryn Wisner and husband Robert, New Florence; grandchildren Amanda Bolton and Timothy G. Cain;...

Jan 29, 2021

Mary Jane Shaulis, 86, New Florence passed away January 29, 2021 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center.  Born in January 29, 1935 in Cook Twp., the daughter of late Jennings W., Sr. and Dorothy (Noble) Ritenour.  Also preceded in death husband of 66 years Walter B. Shaulis who passed away December 21, 2020, brothers Jennings "Junior", Ray,...

Jan 28, 2021

Leona (Garland) Howe aka "Nonie", 96, West Bolivar passed away peacefully January 28, 2021 at home surrounded by her family.  Born January 5, 1925 in West Bolivar the daughter of late Joseph and Vesta (Muir) Garland.  Also preceded by husband Joseph who she married on June 9, 1946 and who passed away on January 19, 1992,...

Jan 26, 2021

Kanoshia Z. Brubacker, 21, Homer City passed away January 26, 2021 at IRMC.  Born June 17, 1999 in Smicksburg the daughter of Vernon S. and Cheryl H. Brubacker.  Also survived by sisters Katina wife of Laverne Martin, Svetta wife of Joseph Stauffer, brothers Karlan, Tristan, Clifton, Wilmer, Jolian and wife Lois Brubacker, all of Indiana County,...

Jan 23, 2021

Randy Lynn (O'Shell) Christensen, 63, Virginia Beach, VA passed away January 23, 2021 at Sentara Leigh Hospital Norfolk, VA.  Born July 23, 1957 in Johnstown the daughter of late Charles D. Sr. and Marion T. (Rummel) O'Shell.  Survived by sister Marjorie Kaufman and husband Norman, and brother Charles O'Shell, Jr. and wife Patricia, both of New...

Jan 22, 2021

Raymond Charles Gunter, 81, Seward passed away Friday January 22, 2021.  Born December 24, 1939 in Indiana County the son of late Lewis Gunter and Dorothy (Scott) Hinick.  Also preceded in death by wife Mary Ann (Lucas) Gunter, son Randy Gunter, grandson Mikey Gunter, brothers Lewis, Jr., James, Richard and William Gunter sisters Betty Balue, Eleanor...

Jan 21, 2021

Kenneth W. Foster, 74, Brush Valley passed away at home January 21, 2021.  Born November 9, 1946 in Indiana the son of late Claude N. and Edna B. (Berkepile) Foster.  Also preceded in death by daughter Cassandra Rae (Foster) Gill, and paternal grandmother Nellie (Little) Foster who he was awfully close.

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Jan 18, 2021

Jacob "Jake" D. Adams

Jake was born March 27, 1991.

The son. The brother. The uncle. The nephew. The friend. The artist. The creative mind. The dedication. The talent. The hard work ethic. Although a man of few words, Jake listened;...

Jan 15, 2021

Leona M. (Baird) Helzel-Enck, formerly of Bolivar and New Florence, passed away at Cambria Care Center in Ebensburg, on Friday, January 15, 2021.  She was born August 17, 1938, in Bolivar, the daughter of the late George A. and Annie R. (Boring) Baird.

Leona was a loving mother of three children...

Jan 13, 2021

David M. Croyle, 72, Seward passed away January 13, 2021 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center.  Born March 7, 1948 in Johnstown the son of late Walter Grey Jr. and Bessie (Powell) Croyle.  Also preceded in death by wife Roberta S. Croyle who passed away on December 27, 2020, and sisters Arlene Powell and Yvonne Dickert; brothers-in-law...

Jan 13, 2021

Norman Duane Boring, 77, Blairsville passed away at home on January 13, 2021.  Born September 10, 1943 in W. Wheatfield Twp. the son of late Esther I. (Horner) Boring McClain and Vall E. Boring.

Norman retired from Indiana County Office of Planning & Development.  Previously worked...

Jan 5, 2021

Vicki L. Taylor, 61, West Bolivar passed away peacefully January 4, 2021 at home surrounded by her family.  Born December 8, 1959 in Johnstown the daughter of late Rudolph Redilla and Betty (Black) Redilla.  Survived by husband of 44 years Robert; son Douglas Taylor and wife Allison (Glova), Southmont; and grandchildren Maddison and Cade Taylor.  Also...

Jan 4, 2021

Madeline "Sis" (Hanson) Gully, 100, Windber, formerly of Johnstown, passed way, peacefully, January 4, 2021.  Born June 26, 1920 in Johnstown the daughter of English immigrants John and Elizabeth (Beach) Hanson.  Madeline is the last surviving member of her family.  Also, preceded in death by husband of almost 67 years Regis J. Gully.  Sisters Winifred Jasper,...

Jan 1, 2021

Oscar "Ojay" Boring, Jr., 35, New Florence passed away January 1, 2021.  He was born March 19, 1985 in Johnstown the son of Teresa (Stiffler) McGinnis and her husband Jim, Seward; and Oscar Boring, Sr. and wife Marsha, Acme. Also survived by children Aubrey, Tyler, and Brooklyn; sister Ashley Lichtenfels and husband Matthew, Clyde ; and ...