All Obituaries

BARTHOLOW, PHYLLIS L. "PAT", 95 OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA Phyllis L. "Pat" Bartholow, 95 of Blairsville, PA rejoins her loved ones in heaven, husband Jess and her sons, Michael "Mickey" and David.   On Friday, March 24, 2023 Pat passed away peacefully at Indian Haven, Indiana, PA.  Born August 14, 1927 in Chicago, IL, she met her late husband, Jess, a navy veteran stationed in Chicago, on a blind date and married August 25, 1945.   After living...

PALMER, ROBERT "BUD" GLENN, 84 OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at St. Andrew's Village, Indiana, PA.  He was born July 30, 1938 in Indiana County, PA, the son of the late John Palmer and Bessie (Ewing) Palmer. He belonged to the Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church, Blairsville.  Bud was a retired coal miner having worked for Consol Energy for 25 years.  He loved sports and was a good baseball and softball player.   He is...

WILLIAMS, EASTON JAY, 9, BLAIRSVILLE, PA passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at his home.  He was born January 21, 2014 in Indiana, PA, the son of Jasen and Janelle (Levesque) Williams.  Easton was a 3rd grade student at River Valley Elementary School.  He loved playing football, wrestling, camping and taking care of his goats.  He also enjoyed playing video games, talking with his friends on his tablet, hanging out with his older brothers and spending...

Byron P. Bishop, Sr., 56 of Nanty Glo, PA, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023 at Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital, Johnstown, PA.   He was born December 31, 1966 in Indiana, PA, the  son of John Bishop and Carol (Craig) Bishop.  Byron was a graduate of Indiana High School, class of 1986.  He belonged to the Graystone Presbyterian Church in Indiana, PA.  He was a lifetime member of the Nanty Glo Fire Department, having served for 35 years.  His...

FUMEA, WAYNE T., "SKUNK", 77 OF BLAIRSVILLE, PA passed away on Wednesday, March 01, 2023 at Armstrong Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Kittanning, PA.  He was born  February 12, 1946 in Latrobe, PA, the son of the late Enrico Fumea and Mary (Rotella) Fumea.  Wayne was a member of the SS Simon & Jude Church, Blairsville.  Along with his sister, Pauline, he owned and operated the bar/restaurant "Skunks" for 21 years.  He belonged...

PALMER, VIOLET F. (SHIRLEY), 84 OF JOSEPHINE, PA passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at her home. She was born August 21, 1938 in Palmerton, PA, the daughter of the late Luther Shirley and Mary (Palmer) Shirley.  Violet loved going to yard sales, auctions, spending time with all of her family and especially enjoyed cooking Sunday dinners.  She is survived by her children:  Frank Palmer, Jr., Josephine, PA, Donna Henry, Blairsville, PA, Robert...

BOGDANSKI, GEORGE M., 63 OF CLUNE, PA passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at his home.  He was born October 24, 1959 in Phoenix, AZ.  He was of the Catholic faith.  George was a graduate of Apollo Ridge Class of 1979.  He had been a coal miner in Lucerne and belonged to the United Mine Workers of America.  He worked in the Heating and Air Conditioning industry and also operated Country Winery Vineyards in Blacklick Twp.  George was a member of...

JOHNSTON, JOHN C., 74, BLAIRSVILLE, PA passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023 at his home.  He was born November 22, 1948 in Latrobe, PA, the son of the late Lawrence Johnston and Louise  (Lowrey) Johnston.  John was a US Marine Corp veteran having served during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the SS Simon & Jude Church, Blairsville.  John retired from Homer City Power Plant after 40 years of service, having worked in Contractor Services. ...

SILVERI, JOSEPH CLYDE, 63 OF HOMER CITY, PA Joseph Clyde Silveri, 63, loving father & husband of  Homer City, PA, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.   He was born June 12, 1959 in Indiana, PA, the son of  Clyde J. Silveri and Isabel (Menegatti) Silveri.  Joe was a Homer City High School graduate and also an IUP graduate.  He was a self employed tax accountant.  Joe was a member of the...

HAPSIC, SHIRLEY A., 84 FORMERLY OF TORRANCE, PA passed away on Thursday, February 09, 2023 at Indian Haven, Indiana, PA.  She was born August 01, 1938 in Torrance, PA, the daughter of the late Kenneth Allen and Mary (Martin) Allen. Shirley was a 1956 graduate of Blairsville High School and also graduated from IUP with a teaching degree. She had worked at Torrance State Hospital as a social worker and worked at Torrance Post Office.  She was a member of Our Lady of the...