All Obituaries

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. ...

THOMAS, DAVE "BASE", 60 OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.  He was born February 24, 1959 in Latrobe, PA, son of the late Clair Thomas and Lois (Hughes) Thomas. Dave retired from Torrance State Hospital after 35 years of service.  "Mr. Baseball" as some knew him.  He loved the game and knew all the players and stats.  He was a Pirates and Steelers fan.  He enjoyed traveling,...

RITTER, ISAURINA, 89 OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA Isaurina Ritter, 89, former resident of Upper Yoder and, in recent years, Blairsville, passed away on Thursday, April 25th, 2019.  Isaurina remained a private woman who endeavored to raise five children across two continents. She struggled with the conflicting worlds she knew, and could share with difficulty her inner life with those close to her; but she worked, over her years marked with hardship, to share with them wisdom, love and hope....

BONN, CHARLES W. "BILL", 69 OF HILLSIDE, PA passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg, PA.  He was born April 19, 1950 in Blairsville, PA, the son of the late Charles Bonn and Margaret (Yates) Bonn.  Bill was a member of the Latrobe United Presbyterian Church.  He formerly drove truck.  He worked for St. Moritz Security Service and most recently drove cab for the Veteran Cab Company.  Bill was a longtime...

MILLER, BEATRICE JEAN, 98 OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2019  at Keeper of the Flame Morewood, Blairsville, PA.  She was born July 17, 1920 in Wehrum, PA, the daughter of the late William Beard and Lila (Graham) Beard.  Jean was a member of the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, Blairsville.  She had worked as a cashier at the former A&P of Blairsville.  She is survived by her son, Ralph C. Miller & wife, Karen,...

GURGON, MARY ANN, 69 OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2019  at her son John's home.  She was born May 4, 1949, the daughter of the late Steven Nahalka and Charlotte (Kellar) Nahalka.  She belonged to the Chapel of Hope, Black Lick, PA.  Mary Ann loved coloring and spending time with her Grandchildren.  She is survived by her son, John Huber, Blairsville, PA; daughter, Joanne McMunn & husband, Steve, Blairsville, PA; son, Joseph...

FURNARY, DR. S. DONALD, 92 OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA passed away on Monday, April 1, 2019 at Jupiter, FL.  He was born March 23, 1927 in Johnstown, PA, the son of the late Michael Furnary and Mary (Leppert) Furnary.  He was a member of SS Simon & Jude Church, Blairsville, PA.  Donald was a graduate of Johnstown High School and Pennsylvania College of Optometry.  He practiced optometry in Blairsville for 42 years.   He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Eleanor...

DIVEN, BARBARA C. (COCKRELL), 84 OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA entered into eternal rest on Friday, April 5, 2019 at her home.  She was born June 17, 1934 in Johnson County, NC, the daughter of the late Harvey Cockrell and Ethel (Faulkner) Cockrell.  She was a member of the Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church, Blairsville, PA.  Barbara enjoyed her animals and being with her family.  She is survived by her son, Harvey R. Diven & wife, Connie (Salva) Diven, Blairsville, PA;...