All Obituaries

Barbara Jean (Makin) Drahnak, more lovingly known as Grammy-Great by her 2 Great Granddaughters, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family June 29, 2026. Born April 23, 1938, in Penn Run, PA to Albert and Marian (Frick) Makin. She was a 1956 graduate of Penns Manor School District where she met her high school sweetheart Thomas Drahnak. They were married on August 29, 1959, in Indiana, PA. She worked for 36 years at McCreary Tire, now known as Specialty Tires, as a ...

Robert G Dunlevy (Irish) of Creekside, PA passed away early morning on Wednesday, June 24th 2026 at Scenery Hill Manor, Indiana PA. He was born on August 9, 1951 in Mckeesport PA . He was the son of Carl Wayne Dunlevy and Bette Jane (Larson) Dunlevy. He was a 1969 graduate of South Allegheny HS in McKeesport P.A, he retired from Breeze Industrial Products in Saltsburg PA. Before working at Breeze, he was known as the Bunny Man, raising rabbits and making animal cages for many pet stores ...

Marie P. (Conway) Mihoerck, 101 of Northern Cambria, PA., passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Beacon Ridge Nursing Home, Indiana. She was the daughter of Martin T. and Viola (Uncapher) Conway, born on December 2, 1924, in Cherryhill Twp. PA. Marie was a member of the Church of the Resurrection, Heilwood site, where she taught religious education for many years; was a member of the Rosary Society and helped prepare mercy meals. She loved her family and always looked forward to ...

Lawrence “Larry” E. Rager, 86 of Indiana, PA., passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at his home. He was the son of James W.  and Sophie (Kerestesy) Rager, born December 29, 1939 in Clymer, PA. Larry attended Ambrose Baptist Church in Ambrose and was a faithful member for many years. Along with his beloved rhubarb plants, Larry was most proud of his children: Ed Rager (Kathy), Jim Rager, Donna Patterson (Thomas), Sally Foxwell (Clarence), and Mary Crawford (Charles); and ...

Dennis J. Richards, Sr., age 72, of Grant Township, Marion Center, PA, passed away on June 15, 2026, at Clymer Park. Born on November 24, 1953, in Spangler, Cambria County, he was the son of Virgil H. and Frances I. (Presto) Richards of Spangler. Dennis was a dedicated worker who spent his career in the waste management industry, serving his community through his work with the local garbage company. He was the owner of Richards Sanitation. Dennis then drove school bus for different schools ...

Matthew Bartus of Penn Run passed away June 15, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He is survived by his loving wife Janet Wikstrom, brother Peter Bartus, sister Mary (Chuck) Pluto, sisters-in-laws Geraldine Winniewicz, Elladean Wikstrom, Karen Wikstrom, Debbie (Carl) Caspersen, nephews & nieces Tracie Winniewicz, Regis Winniewicz, Beth Schenck, Jean (Justin) Hamrick, Stephen (Chris) Pluto, Chenoa Webster, and Birgitta Caspersen along with great nephews & nieces Kayla ...

Nettie L. (Filler) Zack, 79 of Blairsville, PA, passed away at her home on May 27, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of James E. and Veronia (Ondo) Filler, born December 25, 1947, in West Lebanon, PA. Nettie graduated from Laura Lamer High School  in Homer City in 1966. Upon graduation she got married to Samuel L. Zack Sr. on July 30, 1966. She is survived by two sons, Samuel Lee Zack Jr and wife Renee, Blairsville, and Keith Patrick Zack and wife Debra, ...

Lena Marie (Sokoly) Gaydosh, age 94, of Clymer, received a Christian ending to her life on Friday, May 22, 2026, passing peacefully while surrounded by the family she loved so deeply. Lena was born on June 7, 1931, in the rural countryside of Clymer, PA, to the late Frank and Elizabeth (Sabo) Sokoly. After graduating from Clymer High School, she entered the workforce, spending her early working years at Sears and Roebuck. She married her beloved husband, John Gaydosh, and the couple lived ...

Trudi Elaine Peterson, 75, of Indiana, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully May 21, 2026 surrounded by the love of family and friends. Trudi was born on June 17, 1950, in Punxsutawney Pa, to Harold and Verna Thompson. She spent her young adult life in Springfield, Oregon where she started her own family before moving back to Indiana, Pennsylvania. She spent around 50 years as a hairdresser and was beloved by so many clients who turned friends. Trudi enjoyed reading, cooking, baking, ...

Kenneth R. Detwiler, 70 of Heilwood, PA., passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Communities of Indian Haven, Indiana, PA. He was the son of Clyde and Alberta (Morgan) Detwiler, born on October 9, 1955, in Indiana, PA. Ken loved to play cards, softball,  and hunting, He was an avid Dallas Cowboys and Jet’s fan. Ken loved spending time with his family but most of all his grandchildren.  He was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is survived by his six ...