All Obituaries

STERNER, ALAN E., 68 OF DARLINGTON, PA passed away on Monday, July 1, 2019  at  his home.  He was born June 20, 1951 in Ford City, PA.  He had served in the US Navy.  Alan had worked for Fulton Organ Company for many years before starting AES Organs.  He built many "Sterner" organs for local churches.  He was preceded in death by his father, Everett Sterner and sister, Karen Sterner.  In keeping with Alan's wishes, there will be no...

MIKESKA MUKA, IRENE, 91 OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019, at St. Anne Home, Greensburg. She was born March 1, 1928, in Export, daughter of John Oslosky and Rose (Kudray) Oslosky. She was a member of SS Simon and Jude Church, Blairsville. Irene worked at Torrance State Hospital in the dietary and laundry department. She was a member of the Altar Society at church. Irene loved to play bingo and she was very supportive of all area fire departments. Survivors include her...

LYNETT, LILLIAN J., 92 OF JOHNSTOWN, PA, FORMERLY OF BLAIRSVILLE passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019  at Laurel Wood Care Center, Johnstown, PA.  She was born Wednesday, October 27, 1926 in Blairsville, PA, the daughter of the late Joseph Ricchiuto and Connie (Dimio) Ricchiuto.  She was a member of SS Simon & Jude Church, Blairsville.  Lillian had worked at FMC.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael P. Lynett.  In keeping with...

AMOND, MAYNARD "RED", 101 OF INDIANA, PA, FORMERLY OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA                         passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019 at St. Andrew's Village, Indiana, PA.  He was born September 1, 1917 in Penn Run, PA, the son of the late Vinton Amond and  Elizabeth (Holsopple) Amond.  His childhood life was spent in McIntyre, PA and he graduated from Indiana High School in 1935.  He also attended...

ICKES, CHERYL D., 63 OF BLAIRSVILE, PA (DERRY TWP.) passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.  She was born March 31, 1956 in Blairsville, PA, the daughter of the late Harry Henry and Helen (Perry) Henry.  She enjoyed watching wildlife documentaries on TV and  spending time with her family.  Cheryl spent much time on the internet known as Mama Pinky.  She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Michael W. Ickes,...

SANTIAGO, CORY M., 31 OF FLORIDA, FORMERLY OF HOMER CITY, PA passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2019  at  his mother's home.  He was born October 29, 1987 in Indiana, PA.  Cory had worked as a pipefitter in Florida.  He loved drawing, fixing computers and spending time with his children and family.  He is survived by his mother, Chrissy (Steffey) Dies & husband, Dave, Homer City, PA; girlfriend, Summer Wieland, FL; daughters, Olivia & Calianna;...

WOODRING, BARBARA E., 75 OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2019  at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.  She was born August 10, 1943 in Clearfield, PA, the daughter of the late William Brown and Mary (Kline) Brown.  She had worked for Cordi Electric for 20 years.  She was a member of the former Junior Women's Club of Clearfield.  She enjoyed watching little league baseball games, sitting on her porch watching the birds and also...

FERGUSON, DONNA P., 85, BLAIRSVILLE passed away on Monday, May 20, 2019 at Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.  She was born January 7, 1934 in Blairsville, PA, daughter of the late Spencer Pride and Margaret (Barr) Pride. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Blairsville, PA where she held many positions over the years.  She enjoyed golfing and was a longtime member of the Chestnut Ridge Ladies Golf Association.  Donna was a member of the...

FREW, JEREMY J., 41 OF JOSEPHINE, PA passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019  at  his home.  He was born March 12, 1978 in Latrobe, PA.  He worked as a tattoo artist.  He loved art and painting.  He is survived by his daughter, Lilly Bisi; mother, Kelly Pividori & husband, Mark, Josephine, PA; step-father, Jack Frew, Coral, PA; sister, Danyelle Pividori, TX and brother, John Pavelchick, Blairsville, PA.  He was preceded in death by his father, John...

LONG, JOHN PAUL, 42 OF BLACK LICK, PA passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2019  at his home.  He was born April 9, 1977 in Indiana, PA.  He had attended the former Vale Technical Institute.  John enjoyed playing video games.  He formerly worked at Sheetz.  He is survived by his mother, Patricia (Biricocchi) Long, Blairsville, PA and preceded in death by his father, Daniel E. Long. In keeping with John's wishes, there will be no visitation or services. ...