All Obituaries

PAVELL, ANNA M., 96 OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2019  at Keeper of the Flame Morewood, Blairsville, PA where she resided for many years.  She was born September 27, 1922 in Blairsville, PA.  Anna was a lifelong member of the SS Simon & Jude Church in Blairsville where she married William Pavell on May 6, 1961.  She is survived by her sister, Mary Vukman & husband, John, Blairsville, PA; sister-in-law, Suzanne Yourish, Latrobe,...

SHORT, JESSICA ERIN, 34 OF INDIANA, PA passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 in  Shelocta, PA after struggling for many years with an addiction that she wasn't able to beat.  She was born July 10, 1985 in Carrolton, TX.  Jess was of the Lutheran faith. She was known for her kindness and good sense of humor.  She shared a deep bond with her Father and she loved her children "To the moon and back".  She is survived by her father, Randy Short &...

DEVLIN, NICOLE E., 37 OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA passed away on Saturday, September 07, 2019 at her home.  She was born January 16, 1982 in Philadelphia, PA.  Nicole was a 2000 graduate of Blairsville High School and a graduate of Westmoreland County Community College Nursing School.  She loved spending time with her daughters.  She is survived by her daughter, Ashley Carlyn & friend, Preston, Clearfield, PA; daughter, Kaylin Carlyn, Blairsville, PA; mother, Terry Alexander,...

NANNI, ANGELINE R., 101 OF WASHINGTON, DC FORMERLY OF CREEKSIDE, PA Angeline Rose Nanni, 101 of Washington, DC formerly of Creekside, PA, was born on August 2, 1918 the daughter of Philomena and Biagio Nanni of Creekside PA   She died on August 27, 2019 in Indiana surrounded by her loving family.  Angie graduated from Indiana High School in 1937.  She went on to get her beautician’s license and worked with her sisters Mary and Virginia in their beauty shop in...

MARKEL, HARRY E., 96 OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at the Communities of Indian Haven, Indiana, PA​.  He was born January 29, 1923 in Beaverdale, PA​, the son of the late Lawrence Wesley Markel​ and Bessie (Barto) Markel​.  Harry was a WW II US Army veteran having served in Battle of New Guinea & earning 2 Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart.  He had worked for the Army Corp of Engineers at the Conemaugh Dam in Saltsburg, PA for 25 years....

POTTS, BERNICE L. (GUNDERMAN), 89 OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019  at St. Andrew's Village, Indiana, PA.  She was born November 10, 1929 in Yeagertown, PA, the daughter of the late William W.W. Gunderman and Margaret Ellen (Bratton) Gunderman.  Bernie was a member of the Hebron Lutheran Church, Blairsville, PA.  She retired in 1990 as a registered nurse at Torrance State Hospital.  She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star...

MANN JR., DONALD J.,64, OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA passed away Thursday, August 8, 2019 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.  He was born September 9, 1954 in Altoona, PA, the son of the late Donald J. Mann, Sr. and Beatrice (Orr) Mann.  Donald worked for FMC/Syntron.  He loved spending time with his family and working with his hands.  He was a "Mr. Fix-It."  Donald was also a former scout leader and enjoyed hunting.  He was a graduate of Altoona...

SHIRLEY, RICHARD LEE, 66 OF HOMER CITY, PA passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019  at Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.  He was born November 4, 1952 in Latrobe, PA.  He was a retired construction worker.  Richard was a 30 year member of the Blairsville Eagles #1488.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, riding his motorcycle, boating and attending all of his grandchildren's sporting events.  He is survived by his mother, Geraldine (Newhouse)...

LYCHALK, MARIE P., 69 OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA passed away peacefully after a two and a half year battle with breast cancer at her home with her family by her side on July 28, 2019.  She was born on March 2,1950 in Salt Lake City, Utah, daughter of the late Pearl P. Stout.  She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Dennis and her two sons Michael of Blairsville and Eric and his wife Nichole and their sons Wyatt and Carter of Indiana.  She is also survived by her two cousins Ron...

CAMPBELL JR., CHRISTY W. "SKIP", 71 OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.  He was born  March 18, 1948  Indiana, PA, the son of the late Christy W. Campbell and Betty Jane (Hill) Campbell.  He was the owner of the Black Lick Stake Plant and the former owner of Burrell Sanitation Company.  He was a US Army Veteran having served during the Vietnam War.  Skip was a member of the...