All Obituaries

MCADAMS, MICHAEL A., 56 OF BLACK LICK, PA passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at his home.  He was born June 15, 1964 in Indiana, PA, the son of the late John McAdams and Bonnie (Schultz) McAdams.  He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #1488, Blairsville and he was an avid Steelers fan.  Mike is survived by his sister, Kathy McKendrick & husband, Joseph, Clune, PA; brother, John McAdams, Jr., Black Lick, PA;...

SLEASMAN, JAMES L., 53 OF BLACK LICK, PA passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020 in Fayette County.  He was born September 22, 1966 in Indiana, PA.  Jim enjoyed playing softball.  He is survived by his mother, Nancy Marie (Davis) Fircetz, Black Lick, PA; brother, Tony Sleasman & wife, Jennifer, Blairsville, PA; sister, Sherry Sleasman, Black Lick, PA; brother, Joseph Sleasman & wife, Staci, Blairsville, PA; brother, Vincent Sleasman...

THOMPSON, SHIRLEY M., 80 OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA (DERRY TWP.) Mrs. Thompson passed away peacefully at her home shortly after 4am on Saturday, September 12, 2020.  She was born May 08, 1940 in Clyde, PA, the daughter of the late Alonza A Brendlinger and Alice M (Montgomery) Brendlinger.  Shirley retired from Torrance State Hospital as a Registered Nurse in 2002. During her successful career she had also worked as an Emergency Room Nurse at Conemaugh Memorial...

MALNOFSKY, MICHAEL A., 70 OF BOLIVAR, PA passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at his home.  He was born January 12, 1950 in Oak Harbor, WA, the son of the late Robert Malnofsky and Sophie (Steiner) Malnofsky.  Michael was a US Navy veteran having served during the Vietnam War.  He was a lifetime member of the Robinson VFW #9310 and the American Legion in Bolivar.  Michael retired from Consol Energy Corporation as a mining mechanic. He enjoyed...

DETTORRE, NICHOLAS "NICK" ANTHONY, 67 OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at his home.  He was born September 12, 1952 in Latrobe, PA.  Nick was a member of St. Mary's Church, Export, PA and had attended SS Simon & Jude Church, Blairsville, PA.  He retired as a Dietary Technician at UPMC St. Margarets Hospital after 25 years of service.  Nick was a Blairsville High School graduate Class of 1971, where he had played...

LONG, EARL W. "SHARKY", 68 OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA passed away on Monday, August 17, 2020 at his home.  He was born January 03, 1952 in Latrobe, PA, the son of the late Ellis Long and Stella (Wolford ) Long.  He had worked in the coal mines and at Superior Well.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family.  He is survived by his daughter, Sarah Cole, Blairsville, PA; son, Scott Long, Nebraska; son, Dustin Long,...

CARLSON, RICHARD "RICK", 62 OF MAGNOLIA, NC, FORMERLY OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA died August 6, 2020 as a result of an auto accident.  He was born March 11, 1958 in Westmoreland County, PA, the son of the late Richard and Donna (Weinell) Carlson.  He was a 1976 graduate of Blairsville High School and graduated from Penn State University.  Rick enjoyed hunting, reading and talking to his friends.  He was previously a member of the First United...

FAILS, JOYCE JONES, 74 OF CLARKSBURG, PA went home to be with her Lord on August 1st, 2020. She had been a life-long resident of Indiana County. She graduated from Elder’s Ridge High School in 1964 and she attended IUP. Faith and family were central to her life. She was a member of Ebenezer Presbyterian Church and was active many years in the choir, Christian education, Women’s Missionary Society, and served as a ruling elder. She was a certified Presbyterian Lay Pastor and...

THOMAS, CLARENCE M. "Tank", 82 OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA (DERRY TWP.) passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.  He was born June 26, 1938 in Latrobe, PA, the son of the late William Thomas and Eleanor (Queer) Fetter.  He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, Latrobe, PA.  Clarence retired from Westinghouse. He was a member of the BPOE #406, Blairsville and Loyalhanna Lodge #275, Latrobe.  Tank...

LYDICK, LINDA, BLAIRSVILLE, PA passed away on Monday, July 20, 2020 at  her home.  She was born in West Wheatfield Twp., PA, the daughter of the late Dean Lichtenfels and Bertha (Dies) Lichtenfels.  For many years Linda and Roger enjoyed attending truck shows and won many awards showing the Bentley Company Truck.  She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Roger L. Lydick, Blairsville, PA; daughter, Sheila Wilson & husband, Dennis,...