All Obituaries

CRIBBS, JOANNE L. (WINDOWS), 88 OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA passed away on Thursday, December 01, 2022 at Beacon Ridge, Indiana, PA.  She was born January 29, 1934 in McIntyre, PA, the daughter of the late Milson Windows and Catherine (Turnbull) Windows.  Joanne was a member of the CrossRoads Community Church, Blairsville.  She enjoyed gardening, going to garage sales and flea markets and enjoyed camping, especially at Yellow Creek campground.  She was also a wonderful...

FLASICK, JR.,  JOSEPH S., 94 OF BRENIZER, PA passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at his home.  He was born  May 04, 1928 in Salem Twp., PA, the son of the late Joseph S. Flasick, Sr. and Anna V. (Sieczkowski) Flasick.  Joe served in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany.  Joe worked and retired from from Kennametal after 30 years of service.  He was a member of the SS Simon & Jude Church, Blairsville, PA, American Legion,...

HILEMAN, JOANNE, 71 OF HOMER CITY, PA passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022 in Indiana, PA.  She was born December 6, 1950 in Montgomery, AL, the daughter of the late Joseph David Busija, Sr.  Joanne was a member of the Hopewell United Methodist Church.  She had worked at Gorrell Industries as a glazer.  She was a member of Woodman of the World.   She enjoyed crafting, camping, fishing and competing beagles in the field and received a breeder owner...

HOLDERBAUM, WANDA (STEEVES), 89 OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA passed away Friday, November 25, 2022.  She was born June 10, 1933, in Brenizer, PA, a daughter of the late Reginald Steeves and Kathryn (Smith) Steeves.   Wanda graduated from Derry Township High School in 1950 at age 16, having been advanced a grade due to her excellent academics.  Wanda had previously worked at Torrance State Hospital and Clark Metal Products but spent most of her career as an administrative assistant...

BOWERS, WILLIAM HOWARD, 82 OF CLARKSBURG, PA passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022 at Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, Duncansville, PA.  He was born July 31, 1940 in West Mifflin, PA, the son of the late Roy Clifford Bowers and Anna (Mitko) Bowers.  William served in the US Army Airborne unit.   He was an electrician with US Steel, a member of the American Legion Post #57 of Saltsburg and enjoyed hunting and fishing.  He is survived by his...

HALES, JR., JAMES H., 77 OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA passed away on Monday, November 14, 2022 at  his home.  He was born December 10, 1944 in Danville, VA, the son of the late James H. Hales, Sr. and Avril (Robertson) Hales.  He retired from the US Marine Corp. after 21 years of service, obtaining rank of Captain.  Jim served 2 tours of duty during the Vietnam War.  He also worked as State Constable in Lawrence County.  Jim was a state commander & national...

VUKMAN, SR., JOHN S. "PAPA JOHN", 98 OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at  St. Andrew's Village, Indiana, PA.  The son of Stephen Vukman and Theresa (Brasic) Vukman he was born in Blairsville on November 24, 1923.  John graduated from Blairsville High School, left for the army immediately after graduation and was assigned to the 127the Signal Core, where he served in India, China & Burma.  After the war he...

DAVIS, FRANCES "FRAN" (LUKCIK), 89 OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022 at her home.  She was born December 14, 1932 in Blacklick Twp., PA, the daughter of the late Martin Lukcik and Maria (Sedmak) Lukcik.  Fran had formerly worked at Blairsville Westinghouse as a secretary to the purchasing agent.  She also was a secretary to the director of nursing at Torrance State Hospital.  Fran belonged to SS Simon & Jude Church,...

SHERMAN, MARIE D. "RIE", 88 OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA God called Marie D. “Rie” Sherman, 88, of Blairsville, PA, home on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.  Marie was born November 25, 1933, in Center Twp., PA, the daughter of the late Thomas Sherman and Delia (Dubose) Nance.  Loved and cared for by Marie Davis, “Grandma.”   Marie was a hard worker having retired from FMC, Homer City, PA.  She was a member of the Second Baptist Church,...

MCINTIRE, Sr., DAVID E., 63 OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022 his home.  He was born August 29, 1959 in Latrobe, PA, the son of the late Gene "Pete" A. McIntire and Dorothy (Petrarca) McIntire.  Dave was an avid Pirates & Steelers fan.  He loved fishing, his family and mostly his children.  David is survived by his children: Crystal McIntire, Indiana, PA, Cory McIntire & wife Dusti, Creekside, PA, David McIntire,...