All Obituaries

SLOAN, IRENE T. "RENIE", 87, BLAIRSVILLE, PA passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019  at her home.  She was born September 5, 1931 in McChesneytown, PA, the daughter of the late John Baran and Mary (Revitsky) Baran.  She was a member of the SS Simon & Jude Church, Blairsville, PA, where she belonged to the Angels of Compassion. She used to work at the former Health Mart in Blairsville.   Renie enjoyed line dancing for many years and also walking her...

DENNEY, SHERRIE (RUMMEL), 56 OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019  at UPMC East, Monroeville, PA.  She was born September 23, 1962 in Indiana, PA.  She was a member of the Summit Church, Indiana, PA.  She had worked at Torrance State Hospital as a Psychiatric Aide.  Sherrie was a 1980 graduate of Blairsville High School.  She was attending Westmoreland County Community College before her illness, where she was on the Deans List...

BABYAK, ALBERT, 93 OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019  at Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.  He was born February 2, 1926  Slickville, PA, the son of the late Michael Babyak and Mary (Yalcovik) Babyak.  He was a member of St. Mary's Church, Bradenville, PA.  Albert had served in the US Navy during WW II.  He was a Life Member of Veterans of Foreign Wars.  Albert retired from Helen Mining Company and was a...

GUNDERSON, WAYNE A., 84 OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA   passed away on  Sunday, March 3, 2019  at Greensburg Care Center, Greensburg, PA.  He was born January 18, 1935  Glenham, SD, the son of the late Alfred Gunderson and Verna (Johnson) Gunderson.  He was a member of the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, Blairsville, PA.  He was a US Navy veteran having served from 1955-1959.  Wayne was a retired iron worker Local #3.  He enjoyed...

COCHRAN, ROBERT L. "RED", 77 OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA died on Friday, March 1, 2019 as a result of injuries sustained in an auto accident.  He was born Wednesday, July 23, 1941  Livermore, PA, the son of the late Lawrence Cochran and Irma (Waddle) Cochran.  He was a member of the Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church, Homer City, PA.  He had retired from Blairsville Westinghouse.  Red was an avid hunter and Steelers fan.  He also enjoyed spending time with...

SINGER, HAZEL M., 84 OF SHELOCTA, PA passed away on Monday, February 25, 2019  at Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.  She was born February 17, 1935 in Indiana, PA, the daughter of the late Norman Ewing and Emily (Medsker) Ewing.  She was a member of the Ebenezer Presbyterian Church, Lewisville, PA.  Hazel retired from Blairsville Westinghouse.  She loved crocheting, embroidering and working puzzles.  She also loved to cook and bake.  She...

TAYLOR, ROBERT S., 31 OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2019  at Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.  He was born December 6, 1987  Indiana, PA.  Robert is survived by his mother, Keena Bryner, Blairsville, PA; father,Graham Taylor, Fairchance, PA; fiancé, Courtney Wolf, Blairsville, PA; son, Robert S. Taylor, Jr., Blairsville, PA; son, Coltin Taylor, Blairsville, PA; daughter, Ava Taylor, Blairsville, PA; sister, Billie Bryner,...

THOMAS, LILA MAE, 87 OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2019  at  Select Specialty Hospital, Latrobe, PA.  She was born May 9, 1931  Socialville, PA, the daughter of the late Vernon Forsha and Helen (Bennett) Forsha.  Lila was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Blairsville were she was a bell ringer and sang in the choir for many years.  She was the last president for WSCS and the first President of the United...

WEISTER, JOHN W.B., 56 OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.  He was born July 23, 1962 in Latrobe, PA, the son of the late Brooks Weister and Patricia (Noll) Newhouse.  He is survived by his brother, Ron Weister, Ligonier, PA; sister, Rita Yackovich, Jeannette, PA and also several Nieces & Nephews.  He was preceded in death by his step-father, Ronald Newhouse and siblings: Linda Franco,...

HULLENBAUGH, HELENA, 81 OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA passed away on Friday, February 15, 2019 at Oak Hill Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Greensburg, PA.  She was born February 15, 1938 in Saltsburg, PA, the daughter of the late Elmer Clawson and Alice (Quick) Clawson.  She was a member of the Pentecostal Church, Export.  Helena loved spending time with her family, working puzzles and also enjoyed playing bingo.  She is survived by her...