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Blairsville GA Obituaries and Death Notices
SATURDAY FUNERALS - Indiana Gazette
Monday, January 23, 2017Ebensburg (Matevish and Matevish Funeral Home)Robert F. Carson, 11 a.m., Graystone Presbyterian Church, Indiana, (Bowser-Minich Funeral Home)Michael E. DeRubis, 11 a.m., SS. Simon & Jude Church, Blairsville, (James F. Ferguson Funeral Home)Eleanor Z. Gernat, 11 a.m., McCabe Funeral Home, PunxsutawneyYvonne M. Gray, 10 a.m., Curran-Shaffer Funeral Home and Crematory Inc., ApolloEdward J. Hendricks, 10 a.m., Church of the Good Shepherd, Kent, (James F. Ferguson Funeral Home Inc.)Patricia M. LaMantia, 1 p.m., Bolivar First Church of Christ, (J. Paul McCracken Funeral Chapel Inc.)Nora Jane (Wagner) Lantzy, 1:30 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, Indiana, (Rairigh-Bence Funeral Home of Indiana)Josephine “Josie Ann” Anntoinette Morganti, 11 a.m., St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church, Indiana (Rairigh-Bence Funeral Home of Indiana)Marjorie E. Stadtmiller, 10:30 a.m., Bowser-Minich Funeral Home, IndianaJulia Nathalie Stupic, 10 a.m., St. Patrick Church, Camerons Bottom (Rairigh-Bence Funeral Home of Clymer)...
FRANK MASE JR. - Indiana Gazette
Monday, January 09, 2017Frank Anthony Mase Jr., 84, of Blairsville, passed away Friday, Jan. 6, 2017, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg.The son of Frank A. Mase Sr. and Kunsie (Darazio) Mase, he was born June 17, 1932 in Latrobe.Frank was a very active member of SS. Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville, was very active in the Democratic Party of Westmoreland County and was a member of the New Derry Sportsmen’s Club.He worked in construction and was a former deputy sheriff in Westmoreland County.Frank loved playing bocce, the Italian hand game morra and being with the old-timers baseball league, especially those who played on Dino’s team.Surviving are two daughters, Deborah L. Hudak and Pamela J. Glance, both of Blairsville; two grandchildren, Frank Diana and Cody Glance; two great-grandchildren, Vincent Diana and Clint Glance; two brothers, Lawrence L. Mase, of Kittanning, and Ronald R. Mase, of Denver; a sister, Inez Waldron, of Mansfield, Texas; and several nieces and nephews.Mr. Mase was preceded in death...
ROBERTA BRYNER - Indiana Gazette
Monday, December 19, 2016Bryner; her sons, Dennis, Richard and William Bryner; a great-granddaughter, Angel; and a granddaughter, Sarah.Friends will be received from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday at James F. Ferguson Funeral Home Inc., Blairsville, where a funeral service will be held at 6 p.m.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to James F. Ferguson Funeral Home Inc., 25 W. Market St., Blairsville, PA 15717 to help with funeral costs.www.jamesfergusonfuneralhome.com...
DOROTHY SEIRING - Indiana Gazette
Monday, November 28, 2016Leroy; sister, Harriett McDowell; and a niece, Robin (Alexander) Taylor.The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Shoemaker Funeral Home Inc., 49 N. Walnut St., Blairsville. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Black Lick Presbyterian Church, Black Lick, with the Rev. Katie Ward Stear officiating.Interment will be in Luther Chapel Cemetery, Coral.The family extends a special thank you to the staff at the Communities at Indian Haven and Hospice 365 for their care.If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Black Lick Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 474, Black Lick, PA 15716 or to the American Cancer Society, 510 Pellis Road, Suite 203, Greensburg, PA 15601.To view the online obituary, sign the guest registry or send condolences, visit www.shoemakerfh-monuments.com.
DONALD HENIGIN - Indiana Gazette
Monday, November 28, 2016Donald E. “Giant” Henigin, 86, of Blairsville, died Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, at his daughter’s home.He was born Feb. 22, 1930, in Blairsville, and was the son of Edward V. Henigin and Catherine Rose (New) Henigin.He was a member of the SS. Simon & Jude Church, Blairsville, where he sang in the men’s choir.He was a retired U.S. Steel worker.Donald was a U.S. Army veteran who served in Germany during the Korean War.He was a graduate of St. Vincent College, where he excelled in football and was a member of the undefeated team that won the Tangerine Bowl in 1950. He was a member of the historical society.He was a loving, caring and devoted husband to his wife, Doris (Forsha) Henigin. They shared a marriage of 60 years and built a life and home that always welcomed family and friends. He was a man who created many valuable experiences and memories as a father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.He is survived by sons Michael J. Henigin and wife Rosanne, Blairsville, and Mark S. Henigin and wife Susan, Blairsville; dau...
PEGGY FREED - Indiana Gazette
Monday, October 24, 2016Patricia Prince; grandson Stephen Pastella; brother Milton Hill; and sister Betty Campbell.Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the James F. Ferguson Funeral Home Inc., Blairsville. A funeral service with the Rev. Brett Dinger will immediately follow visitation.Interment will be made in Blairsville Cemetery.If so desired, memorial donations may be made to: James F. Ferguson Funeral Home Inc., 25 W. Market St., Blairsville PA 15717, to help with funeral expenses.www.jamesfergusonfuneralhome.com...
DAWN PRYCE - Indiana Gazette
Monday, October 10, 2016Dawn Rae (Platter) Pryce, 56, of Blairsville, passed away Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016, at UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh.The daughter of Donald and Donna (Duty) Platter, she was born July 6, 1960, in Wellsville, W.Va.Dawn was part-owner and office manager of Precision Wire Products, Blairsville, for 25 years.She loved spending time with her grandchildren, going to the beach and taking care of her home and cooking.Surviving are her husband of 37 years, Bryan F. Pryce, whom she married April 20, 1979; her mother, Donna (Duty) Platter, of Blairsville; three sons, Austin C. Pryce, Noah B. Pryce (Jennifer) and Sayres C. Pryce (Chloe), all of Blairsville; six grandchildren, Marissa, Mason, Leah, Conner, Gianna and Isaiah; two sisters, Debbie Colgan (Bob), of Indiana, and Deana Cochran (Terry), of Miami, Fla.; and a brother, Shawn Platter (Tanya), of Havelock, N.C.She was preceded in death by her father.The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Shoemaker Funeral Home, Inc., 49 N. Walnut St., B...
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SATURDAY FUNERALS - Indiana Gazette
Monday, January 23, 2017Ebensburg (Matevish and Matevish Funeral Home)Robert F. Carson, 11 a.m., Graystone Presbyterian Church, Indiana, (Bowser-Minich Funeral Home)Michael E. DeRubis, 11 a.m., SS. Simon & Jude Church, Blairsville, (James F. Ferguson Funeral Home)Eleanor Z. Gernat, 11 a.m., McCabe Funeral Home, PunxsutawneyYvonne M. Gray, 10 a.m., Curran-Shaffer Funeral Home and Crematory Inc., ApolloEdward J. Hendricks, 10 a.m., Church of the Good Shepherd, Kent, (James F. Ferguson Funeral Home Inc.)Patricia M. LaMantia, 1 p.m., Bolivar First Church of Christ, (J. Paul McCracken Funeral Chapel Inc.)Nora Jane (Wagner) Lantzy, 1:30 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, Indiana, (Rairigh-Bence Funeral Home of Indiana)Josephine “Josie Ann” Anntoinette Morganti, 11 a.m., St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church, Indiana (Rairigh-Bence Funeral Home of Indiana)Marjorie E. Stadtmiller, 10:30 a.m., Bowser-Minich Funeral Home, IndianaJulia Nathalie Stupic, 10 a.m., St. Patrick Church, Camerons Bottom (Rairigh-Bence Funeral Home of Clymer)...
FRANK MASE JR. - Indiana Gazette
Monday, January 09, 2017Frank Anthony Mase Jr., 84, of Blairsville, passed away Friday, Jan. 6, 2017, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg.The son of Frank A. Mase Sr. and Kunsie (Darazio) Mase, he was born June 17, 1932 in Latrobe.Frank was a very active member of SS. Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville, was very active in the Democratic Party of Westmoreland County and was a member of the New Derry Sportsmen’s Club.He worked in construction and was a former deputy sheriff in Westmoreland County.Frank loved playing bocce, the Italian hand game morra and being with the old-timers baseball league, especially those who played on Dino’s team.Surviving are two daughters, Deborah L. Hudak and Pamela J. Glance, both of Blairsville; two grandchildren, Frank Diana and Cody Glance; two great-grandchildren, Vincent Diana and Clint Glance; two brothers, Lawrence L. Mase, of Kittanning, and Ronald R. Mase, of Denver; a sister, Inez Waldron, of Mansfield, Texas; and several nieces and nephews.Mr. Mase was preceded in death...
ROBERTA BRYNER - Indiana Gazette
Monday, December 19, 2016Bryner; her sons, Dennis, Richard and William Bryner; a great-granddaughter, Angel; and a granddaughter, Sarah.Friends will be received from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday at James F. Ferguson Funeral Home Inc., Blairsville, where a funeral service will be held at 6 p.m.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to James F. Ferguson Funeral Home Inc., 25 W. Market St., Blairsville, PA 15717 to help with funeral costs.www.jamesfergusonfuneralhome.com...
DOROTHY SEIRING - Indiana Gazette
Monday, November 28, 2016Leroy; sister, Harriett McDowell; and a niece, Robin (Alexander) Taylor.The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Shoemaker Funeral Home Inc., 49 N. Walnut St., Blairsville. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Black Lick Presbyterian Church, Black Lick, with the Rev. Katie Ward Stear officiating.Interment will be in Luther Chapel Cemetery, Coral.The family extends a special thank you to the staff at the Communities at Indian Haven and Hospice 365 for their care.If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Black Lick Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 474, Black Lick, PA 15716 or to the American Cancer Society, 510 Pellis Road, Suite 203, Greensburg, PA 15601.To view the online obituary, sign the guest registry or send condolences, visit www.shoemakerfh-monuments.com.
DONALD HENIGIN - Indiana Gazette
Monday, November 28, 2016Donald E. “Giant” Henigin, 86, of Blairsville, died Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, at his daughter’s home.He was born Feb. 22, 1930, in Blairsville, and was the son of Edward V. Henigin and Catherine Rose (New) Henigin.He was a member of the SS. Simon & Jude Church, Blairsville, where he sang in the men’s choir.He was a retired U.S. Steel worker.Donald was a U.S. Army veteran who served in Germany during the Korean War.He was a graduate of St. Vincent College, where he excelled in football and was a member of the undefeated team that won the Tangerine Bowl in 1950. He was a member of the historical society.He was a loving, caring and devoted husband to his wife, Doris (Forsha) Henigin. They shared a marriage of 60 years and built a life and home that always welcomed family and friends. He was a man who created many valuable experiences and memories as a father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.He is survived by sons Michael J. Henigin and wife Rosanne, Blairsville, and Mark S. Henigin and wife Susan, Blairsville; dau...
PEGGY FREED - Indiana Gazette
Monday, October 24, 2016Patricia Prince; grandson Stephen Pastella; brother Milton Hill; and sister Betty Campbell.Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the James F. Ferguson Funeral Home Inc., Blairsville. A funeral service with the Rev. Brett Dinger will immediately follow visitation.Interment will be made in Blairsville Cemetery.If so desired, memorial donations may be made to: James F. Ferguson Funeral Home Inc., 25 W. Market St., Blairsville PA 15717, to help with funeral expenses.www.jamesfergusonfuneralhome.com...
DAWN PRYCE - Indiana Gazette
Monday, October 10, 2016Dawn Rae (Platter) Pryce, 56, of Blairsville, passed away Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016, at UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh.The daughter of Donald and Donna (Duty) Platter, she was born July 6, 1960, in Wellsville, W.Va.Dawn was part-owner and office manager of Precision Wire Products, Blairsville, for 25 years.She loved spending time with her grandchildren, going to the beach and taking care of her home and cooking.Surviving are her husband of 37 years, Bryan F. Pryce, whom she married April 20, 1979; her mother, Donna (Duty) Platter, of Blairsville; three sons, Austin C. Pryce, Noah B. Pryce (Jennifer) and Sayres C. Pryce (Chloe), all of Blairsville; six grandchildren, Marissa, Mason, Leah, Conner, Gianna and Isaiah; two sisters, Debbie Colgan (Bob), of Indiana, and Deana Cochran (Terry), of Miami, Fla.; and a brother, Shawn Platter (Tanya), of Havelock, N.C.She was preceded in death by her father.The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Shoemaker Funeral Home, Inc., 49 N. Walnut St., B...