All Obituaries

ENGLISH, GOLDIE, 85 OF BLACK LICK, PA went to be in the arms of Jesus on Saturday, May 01, 2021 at  UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.  She was born Sunday, July 28, 1935 in Black Lick, PA, the daughter of the late Luther Shirley and Mary (Palmer) Shirley.  She was a member of the Grace Bible Chapel Church, Black Lick, PA.  Goldie was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Black Lick Fire Company for over 40 years where she loved volunteering...

MCCONNELL JR, WILLIAM ROY, 68 OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021 at his home.  He was born October 28, 1952 in Indiana, PA, the son of the late William Roy McConnell and Jeanne (McIntire) McConnell.  William was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam War.  He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Blairsville.  Bill operated heavy equipment for 28 years for Penn Dot.  He loved attending car shows, old cars, Harley...

IEZZI, GARY R., 63 OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at his home.  He was born April 25, 1957 in Latrobe, PA.  He was a member of the SS Simon & Jude Church, Blairsville, PA. Gary was a 1975 graduate of Blairsville High School where he played on the golf team.  He retired from the Plumbers and Pipefitter's Union. He was an avid golfer and former member of the Chestnut Ridge Golf Course.  Gary enjoyed riding his Harley...

MARSHALL, DONNA A., 71 OF HUNTINGDON, PA, FORMERLY OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at UPMC Altoona Hospital, Altoona, PA.  She was born March 19, 1950 in Greensburg, PA, the daughter of the late Glenn W. Telford and Ethel A. (Staymates) Telford.  She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Huntingdon, PA.  She also was a member of the Take Note Lady's Music Group in Huntingdon.  She loved gardening and doing...

WASSER, DAWN AVA, 50 OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA (BLACKLICK TWP.) passed away on Thursday, April 08, 2021 at her home.  She was born September 29, 1970 in Spangler, PA.  She was a  graduate of Central Cambria High School and obtained a Bachelor's in journalism from UPJ.  Dawn was employed by Life Steps of Indiana County.  She was a member of the Blairsville Eagles Aerie #1488.  She was a girl scout leader for many years, loved camping, was a...

GASTON III, RUDOLPH STEVEN "BUBBA", 61 OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at UPMC Montefiore Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.  He was born February 28, 1960 in Indiana, PA, the son of the late Rudolph Gaston and Shirley (Gates) Gaston.  Rudy was of the Catholic faith.  He was a 1978 graduate of Blairsville High School where he excelled in football.   Rudy worked many years with his Dad and brothers on the family farm.  Bubba...

RAY JR., JOSEPH N., 60 OF BLACK LICK, PA passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at his home.  He was born January 29, 1961 in Indiana, PA.  Joe had worked at Ideal Market, Homer City, PA.  He was a member of the Coral Graceton Sportsmans Club and Burrell Rod & Gun Club.  He loved hunting, fishing and going to camp.  He is survived by his father, Joseph N. Ray, Black Lick, PA; Barbie; son, Joseph N.  Ray III, Black Lick, PA;...

MOTTILLO, ELMER A., 77 OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA passed away on Monday, March 08, 2021 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg, PA.  He was born June 03, 1943 in Leechburg, PA, the son of the late Elmer Mottillo and Rose (Mazzon) Mottillo. Elmer was a graduate of Penn State University.  He served in the US Army.  Elmer retired from Murray Energy of Ohio and was currently employed by Smith Bus Company, Blairsville.  He was  a member of...

KISLAK, DANIEL P. "BEASEL", 78 OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.  He was born on July 16, 1942 in Waterman, PA, the son of the late Peter Kislak and Stella (Yankuskie) Kislak.  Dan had attended the Hebron Lutheran Church, Blairsville.  He was a retired coal miner for R&P Company, Consol Energy.  He served in the US Air Force.  Beasel was a member of the Red Barn...

CAMPBELL, MICHAEL P. "MITCH", 65 OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 30, 2021.  He was born September 16, 1955 in Pittsburgh, PA, the son of the late Donald L. Campbell and Eileen (McIntire) Campbell.   Mike was an incredibly thoughtful and generous friend to many.  He continued to grow special connections with friends throughout the years.  He was known to acknowledge special days and make the ordinary day a grand...