Obituaries

Nov 19, 2018

Coughenour, Gerald R., 82, Armagh passed away November 19, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family.  Born June 27, 1936 in Rockwood the son of the late Archie and Verda (Flemming) Coughenour.  Also preceded in death by brothers Robert, Bud, Bill and Richard Coughenour; sisters Florence McLaughlin, Blanche Richey and Betty Yoder.

Survived by wife of...

Nov 12, 2018

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Kabasta, Rudolph E., 85, Gas Center, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family November 12, 2018 at home.  Born October 1, 1933 in Blairsville,...

Nov 11, 2018

Raymond M. "Ray" Johns, 48, New Florence passed away November 11, 2018 in Pittsburgh.  Born May 21, 1970 in Spangler the son of the late Fred Johns and Elaine Shillinger.  Survived by wife Hazel (Sullinger) Johns.  Sister Blanche Miller, Blairsville; brother Matthew Johns, Pittsburgh; also numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, good friends Carl and Ricky, and...

Nov 9, 2018

Baird, Samuel Luther "Lee", 81, New Florence, passed away November 9, 2018 at St. Andrews Village.  Born June 11, 1937 in Bolivar the son of the late David and Dorothy (Johns) Baird.  Also preceded in death by wife Ethel Louise Baird; brothers David Baird, Jr. and Charles Baird; infant sister Betty Lou Baird.  Survived by children...

Nov 5, 2018

Larkin, Alisha May, 38, Armagh, passed away November 5, 2018 in Indian, PA. Born January 8, 1980 in Johnstown, the daughter of Laura (Judy) Larkin St. George, SC and Dave "Mongo" Closson, New Florence.  Also survived by children Shane Baker, Cole Baker and Branden Baker; brother David Closson.  Alisha graduated from United High School where she was a majorette...

Nov 1, 2018

Burkett, Mary J., 98, Bolivar went home to be with the Lord November 1, 2018 at Bethlen Home.  Born May 16, 1920 in Colver the daughter of the late Nicholas and Madalena (Castelli) Antonio.  Also preceded in death by husband of 72 years Charles Joseph Burkett, Sr.; sisters Louise Nee, Thelma Bender; brothers Patsy Antonio,...

Oct 30, 2018

Henderson, Paul W., 89, New Florence, went to be with the Lord, at his home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, October 30, 2018.  Born April 29, 1929 in Lockport the son of the late Clarence and Sadie (Williams) Henderson.  Also preceded in death by granddaughter Melissa Murdick; brothers Edgar, Clyde and Lloyd Henderson; half-brother...

Oct 28, 2018

Lloyd Richard "Dick" Henderson, 80, New Florence passed away October 28, 2018 at the Communities at Indian Haven.  Born January 27, 1938 in W. Wheatfield Twp., the son of the late Lloyd O. and Julia L. (Shaftic) Henderson.

Survived by wife of 61 years, June (Robinson) Henderson; son Allen Henderson and wife Lydia, New Florence; grandchildren Alaina...

Oct 28, 2018

Kline, Fred W. Sr., 88, Blairsville passed away October 28, 2018 at Indiana Regional Medical Center.  Born December 9, 1929 in Colver the son of late Cornelius and Margaret (Stuart) Kline.  Also preceded in death by granddaughter Laura Ingalls Hood.

Survived by wife of 66 years...

Oct 16, 2018

Foust, Joan Irene "Joby", 88, Bolivar passed away October 16, 2018 at Ligonier Gardens surrounded by her family after a long illness.  Born September 22, 1930 in Lockport, PA the daughter of the late Bryan L. and Carrie A. (Hysong) Short.  Also, preceded in death by husband Arnold Adam Foust; sisters Jane Bush, Violet May...

Oct 12, 2018

Carney, Wanda Sue (George), 58. Born April 29, 1960 in Indiana.  Wanda "Sue" beloved daughter of James I. and Mildred (Shearer) George, went to join our Heavenly Father on October 12, 2018.

Survived by parents; son Joshua and wife Jennifer (Malloy) Carney; son Robert Carney; precious granddaughter Hannah; Brother...

Oct 8, 2018

Sisitki, Betty Jane, 93, formerly of Bolivar passed away October 8, 2018 at St. Andrews Village, Indiana.  Born June 26, 1925 in Bolivar the daughter of the late William McKinley and Goldie Pearl (Wambaugh) James.

Also preceded in death husband Rudolph George Sisitki; daughter Gloria J....

Oct 7, 2018

Ethyl Rudnik, age 88, of North Fort Myers, Florida, formerly of Gas Center, passed away Sunday, October 7, 2018 at Hope Hospice, Cape Coral, FL.  Born March 8, 1930 in Heshbon, the daughter of the late Stanley and Louise A. (Harnett) Cherry.  Ethyl was the last surviving member of her immediate family, preceded in death by...

Oct 6, 2018

Stokes, Carl Richard "Dick", 87, Robinson passed away peacefully October 6, 2018 at Amber Springs at Laurel Wood, Westmont.  Born October 20, 1930 in Bolivar the son of the late George and Susan (Wambaugh) Stokes.  Also preceded in death by loving wife of 66 years Shirley A. (Lear) Stokes; sister Norma (Stokes) Smith; brother George Stokes,...

Oct 4, 2018

Gates, Wanda L., 74, New Florence, passed away October 4, 2018 at Indiana Reginal Medical Center. Born July 30, 1944 in Robindale the daughter of the late Henry and Erma (Luker) Dunmire.  Also preceded in death by husband Jack in 1990; daughter Anita Devlin; brother Henry LeRoy Dunmire; sisters Gloria Elsworth and Patricia Burns. Survived by sister Garnett Frain,...

Oct 2, 2018

Williams, Susan I., 68, Waynesburg, OH native of New Florence passed away October 2, 2018.  Born August 5, 1950 in Johnstown the daughter of late Henry C. and Mary (Zufall) Williams.  Survived by brother Bruce Williams and wife Diana, New Florence; sisters Judy Korchnak, New Florence; and Virginia Kay Williams, Alexandria, VA.  Several nieces and nephews...

Oct 2, 2018

Hysong, Donald F. II, born in Johnstown and residing in Frackville passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at his home in Frackville.  During Don's childhood he was active in the Boy Scouts of America, he also loved rock music, as a musician he played keyboard and clarinet, Don enjoyed spending time with family and friends.  He...

Oct 1, 2018

Ludwig, Eugene W., 84, Robinson passed away peacefully October 1, 2018, at Keeper of the Flame Personal Care Home, Blairsville.

Eugene was born November 4, 1933 in Seward the son of late Joseph and Carrie (Travis) Ludwig.

Gene was a dog lover.  He enjoyed his beagles,...

Sep 25, 2018

Kelly, Jacqueline P, Seward, died September 25, 2018 at Good Samaritan Palliative Care. She was born in Twin Rocks, the daughter of late Leo Hite and late Virginia "Gaye" Ford. Preceded in death by sister Barbie and brother James. Survived by sisters Virginia Kelly, Peggy Hildebrand, and Judi Wieczorek. She would also include her brother-in-law,...

Sep 14, 2018

Smith, Barry Ray, Sr., 71, Vintondale passed away September 14, 2018.  Born June 1, 1947 in Johnstown the son of late William and Mary Jane (Wentz) Smith.  Survived by wife of 49 years, Dora (Felix) Smith.  Also survived by daughter Tina Turley and her son Richard, Blairsville; son Barry Ray Smith, Jr., and his daughter Jaleh and son Keenan,...