All Obituaries

ROBINSON, MARGARET "PEG", 93 OF INDIANA, PA FORMERLY OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Communities of Indian Haven, Indiana, PA.  She was born March 05, 1927 in Greensburg, PA, the daughter of the late Leslie A. Chick and Margaret H. "Midge" (Hamilton) Chick.  Peg was a member of the Calvary Presbyterian Church, Indiana, PA where she had served as a deacon in the past.  Years ago, she was the...

BURKLEY, NORMA JEAN "JEANNIE" (HOE), 88 OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA passed away peacefully at home with her loved ones on Tuesday, November 17, 2020.  She was born September 01, 1932 in Dubois, PA, the daughter of the late Clinton Hoe and Alda (Waite) Hoe.  Jeannie was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Blairsville and also the Derry Township Homemakers.  She loved to craft.  She enjoyed watching the Steelers, Pirates and Penguins, along...

CHRISTOPHER, D. JANE, 91 OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Bethany Place, Indiana, PA.  She was born November 24, 1928 in Latrobe, PA, the daughter of the late Leonard Mihlfried and Mahala (Mattingley) Mihlfried.  She attended Latrobe High School and then received her nursing degree and worked at Latrobe Hospital.  Jane finished her nursing career working at Torrance State Hospital from where she retired.  She was certified in...

WAGNER, MARGARETTA L. "PEGGY", 94 OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA A life well lived; a life well loved. Margaretta (Peggy) Wagner, known as a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, patriot and woman of God, was made whole and perfect on Sunday, November 8, 2020 when she entered eternal rest, surrounded by her family, both in person and in prayer.  Born May 14, 1926 to the late Plummer and Margaretta (Latchford) Smith, Peggy grew up in Bradenville, PA....

HAIGHT, DIANE F., 70 OF BLACK LICK, PA passed away on Sunday, November 08, 2020 at her home.  She was born December 06, 1949 in Cherry Tree, PA.  Diane was a member of the Black Lick Free Methodist Church.  She had worked as a CNA for many years.  She loved playing Bingo, listening to country music and being with her dog, Lola.  Diane is survived by her daughter, Tracy Lybarger & husband, Andrew, FL; daughter, Alicia Hull &...

SLEASMAN, NELLIEMAE MARIE, 29 OF BLACK LICK, PA passed away on Saturday, November 07, 2020.  She was born  August 15, 1991 in Indiana, PA, the daughter of the late Domer Sleasman and Sheila (Shirley) Sleasman.  She attended the Spirit Life Church.   Nelliemae was a 2009 graduate of Blairsville High School.  She had worked at Tara's Cleaning Service. She loved playing Bingo, going to the casinos, all outdoor activities and spending time with the...

KELLY, HEIDI A., 43 OF HOMER CITY, PA passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at her home.  She was born December 31, 1976 in Latrobe, PA.  She had attended the Blairsville Free Methodist Church.  She is survived by her mother, Brenda (McConnell) Pizer & husband, Robert, Blairsville, PA; son, Billy Calvin Fridley, Josephine, PA; daughter, Brea Kelly, Weirton, WV; brother, Kerry Kelly & wife, Michelle, Richmond, VA; brother,. Gerald...

GRAY III, ABE L., 47 OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA passed away on Friday, October 30, 2020 at Pittsburgh VA Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA.  He was born September 19, 1973 in Latrobe, PA.   Abe was a 1991 graduate of Blairsville High School and of the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. He served in the US Army 3rd Ranger Battalion from Fort Benning, GA, having served in Afghanistan & Iraq.  Abe enjoyed hiking, kayaking, scuba diving, chess, drawing and spelunking.  He...

CUNNINGHAM, JOHNETTA "JOL", 80 OF TORRANCE, PA passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at St. Andrew's Village, Indiana, PA.  She was born December 20, 1939 in Bradenville, PA, the daughter of the late Raymond Rugh and Pearl (Gower) Rugh.  Jol was a member of the Hebron Lutheran Church, Blairsville.  She retired from Torrance State Hospital after 25 years of service in the payroll department. Jol enjoyed reading, painting, wintering in...

SULKOSKY, BRENDA D., 63 OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA Brenda Diane Sulkosky, a lifelong resident of Blairsville, Pennsylvania, passed away Wednesday October 28, 2020 at Allegheny General Hospital Pittsburgh, Pa due to complications from leukemia. She was 63 years old. Born November 22, 1956 in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of George E. Sulkosky and Patricia Ferguson Sulkosky, of Blairsville. A 1974 graduate of Blairsville Sr High School, Brenda was a cheerleader and participated in...