All Obituaries

ZIRUOLO, HELEN JANE (CLARK), 73 OF NEW FLORENCE, PA passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at  St. Andrew's Village, Indiana, PA.  She was born July 30, 1948 in Indiana, PA, the daughter of the late John Clark and Ida (Kepart) Clark.  Helen enjoyed doing puzzles and sewing.  She adored animals and loved to cook.  Helen is survived by her children: William Robinson & wife, Elvie, New Florence, PA, Kenneth John Robinson, Indiana,...

MONTGOMERY, ANNE E. (BENEDICT), 85 OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at her daughter, Vickie's home.  She was born August 21, 1936, in Canandaigua, NY, the daughter of the late Charles Benedict and Arlene (Cavanaugh) Benedict.  Anne was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Blairsville.  She was a head cook at the Blairsville-Saltsburg School District for many years.  Anne was a dedicated Chestnut Hills Social Center...

BELL, VIRGINIA MAY (MCJUNKIN), 102 OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at  St. Anne Home, Greensburg, PA.  She was born  January 23, 1920 in Livermore, PA to the late Hugh Morton McJunkin and Idessa (Dixon) McJunkin.  Virginia was a member of the SS Simon & Jude Church, Blairsville.  She graduated in 1936 from Blairsville High School.  In 1938 she married George W. Bell and they enjoyed 60 years of marriage.  Virginia...

FERRARA, MARLENE (FERTAL), 87 OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022 at  Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.  She was born March 04, 1935 in Coral, PA, the daughter of the late Anne (Stanos) Fertal.  She was a member of the  SS Simon & Jude Church, Blairsville.  She was a devoted Mother and had worked as a waitress in her early years.  Marlene also worked as an aide at Torrance State Hospital and had worked at FMC in...

WOODLEY, HOLLY L (ANKNEY), 36 OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at her home.  She was born  December 09, 1985 in Latrobe, PA, the daughter of Edward and Debra (Henry) Ankney.  She was a member of the Devine Destiny Ministries church where she was on the worship team.  Holly was a Republican Committee member and regional director for Doug Mastriano.  She loved gardening, crocheting, playing guitar and spending time with her...

EARHART, JR., NORMAN MICHAEL "BUD", 65 OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at his home.  Bud was born November 21, 1956 in Latrobe, PA, the son of the late Norman M. Earhart and Betty Earhart.  He was a self-employed truck driver for Earhart Trucking, New Alexandria.  He enjoyed working with and riding horses.  He loved team penning.  Bud liked to learn all about history and loved hauling coal.  He enjoyed hunting,...

MCCOY, DONALD O., 74 OF DELMONT, PA, FORMERLY OF BLAIRSVILLE passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at  Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg, PA.  He was born January 09, 1948 in Amherst County, VA, the son of the late Betty McCoy.  Donald was a retired truck driver, former security guard and commercial painter.  He was a huge Cleveland Browns fan.  Donald enjoyed spending time with his family, playing the guitar, drawing and painting.  He is...

HOEL III,  HANS C., 88 OF BOLIVAR, PA passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, May 13, 2022 at  his home.  He was born  February 9, 1934 in Bolivar, PA, the son of the late Hans C. Hoel and Anna Grace (Robertson) Hoel.  Hans was a US Navy Veteran of the Korean War having spent his time at sea aboard the USS Murray Destroyer Escort.  He retired as a electrician for Latrobe Steel.  Hans was a member of the Church of Christ in West...

ZAYAC, JR., ROBERT MICHAEL, 48 OF HOMER CITY, PA passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at  his home.  He was born  March 20, 1974 in Indiana, PA, the son of  Robert Michael Zayac, Sr. and Barbara (Cochran) Zayac of Waterman, PA.  Robert, known as "Mike Zayac" was an avid hunter & fisherman.  He was a wonderful father & husband who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandson.  He was a super caring...

MANARELLI, MADELINE (CUNNINGHAM), 91 OF BLACK LICK, PA went to be with her Lord & Savior on Saturday, May 07, 2022 surrounded by her family at  UPMC Mercy Hospital,  Pittsburgh, PA.  She was born  May 07, 1931 in Cokeville, PA, the daughter of the late Merrill Cunningham and Carrie (Miller) Cunningham.  She was a member of Saving Grace Church, Indiana, PA.  Madeline retired from Torrance State Hospital where she worked as an LPN.  She...