All Obituaries

LEHR, SAMANTHA WIAND, 75 OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA passed away April, 1, 2020, after a short battle with cancer.  She went peacefully at home surrounded by her family.  She was born December 18, 1944 in Indiana PA.  Samantha graduated from Thiel College in 1966, and lived most of her adult life in Newton, MA where worked as a Lab Technician, and later as a Financial Aid Officer at the Harvard Extension School in Cambridge, MA.  Samantha was known for her giving nature and...

BANKS, JEANETTE (STONE), 92 OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Country Living Personal Care Home, Blairsville, PA.  She was born February 19, 1928 in Webbers Falls, OK, the daughter of the late John Stone and Flossie (Glisson) Stone.  Jeanette had worked at Torrance State Hospital in the Dietary Department. She was a longtime member of the Hebron Lutheran Church, Blairsville, PA.  She belonged to the Red Hat Society and enjoyed...

YOUDEN, JAMES ERNEST, 91 OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA (DERRY TWP.) beloved husband and father, passed away on  Saturday, March 21, 2020 at his home.  Born in Pittsburgh, PA on August 22, 1928 to George S. Youden and  Elizabeth (Von Dissen) Youden.  He is a graduate of Bradley University in Peoria, IL, member of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity, and a veteran of the Korean War, having served his country from December 1950 through December 1952.  He was involved in...

ADKINS, SANDRA, 82 OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Scenery Hill Manor, Indiana, PA.  She was born January 12, 1938 in Franklin, PA, the daughter of the late Joseph P. Miller and Edith (Hutchinson) Miller.  She was a member of the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, Blairsville.  Sandy had worked as a secretary at the Blairsville Municipal Authority.  She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Adkins, San...

MOSCO, ANNA CATHERINE, 92 OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at Keeper of the Flame Morewood, Blairsville, PA.  She was born March 25, 1927 in Blairsville, PA, the daughter of the late David Scuccimarra and Madeline (Pete) Scuccimarra.  She retired after 25 years as a Nurses Aide at Torrance State Hospital.  She was a member of the SS Simon & Jude Church, Blairsville, where she belonged to the Angels of Compassion.  She enjoyed...

PARKS SR., WILLIAM J., 90 OF PALMERTON, PA passed away on Monday, March 16, 2020 at his home.  He was born  April 17, 1929 in Blairsville, PA, the son of the late Joseph William Parks and Mildred (Freeman) Parks.  He was a member of the Black Lick Presbyterian Church.  Bill was a truck driver for Nickles Bakery for 35 years.  He was a US Navy Veteran having served during the Korean War.  Bill was a member of the VFW Post #5821...

BRADEN, WALTER EUGENE, 77 OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA (BURRELL TWP.) passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at his home.  He was born March 20, 1942 in Oakmont, PA, the son of the late Walter Alexander Braden and Kathleen (Fair) Braden.  Walter attended Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Coral, PA.  Walt enjoyed gunsmithing.  He was a jack of all trades and enjoyed his job as a safety director in the mines.  He is survived by his wife of...

GATES SR., ROBERT L., 59 OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA passed away on Monday, March 09, 2020 at  his home.  He was born June 26, 1960 in Indiana, PA.  Robert was a member of the Blairsville Eagles and former Blairsville Italian Club.  He enjoyed his Grandkids and enjoyed tinkering in his garage and with his cars.  He is survived by his son, Robert L. Gates Jr. & wife, Emily, Blairsville, PA; grandchildren: Bryce, Kendall, Harlynn & Presleigh; aunt, Dorothy Novak, Homer...

SHUMAKER, NANCY WEST, 83 OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at NCH North Naples Hospital, Naples, FL.  She was born October 4, 1936 in Blairsville, PA.  She attended the First United Methodist Church and Hopewell Methodist Church but she was raised in the Blairsville Lutheran Church. Nancy attended the West Penn School of Nursing in Pittsburgh.  She was a longtime member of the Chestnut Ridge Ladies Golf Association. Nancy loved her family and enjoyed...

FLOWERS SR., PAUL E., 75 OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA passed away on Saturday, March 07, 2020 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.  He was born May 06, 1944 in Bairdstown, PA, the son of the late Leo P. Flowers and Laura (Howard) Flowers.  He retired from National Mine Service in Indiana, PA.  He loved fishing, gardening and spending time with his family.  He enjoyed his dogs Bert & Ernie.  He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Anna (McCaulley) Flowers,...