All Obituaries

Ann B. (Balishin) Turenchalk, 96 of Dixonville, PA., passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at St. Andrew’s Village, Indiana. Friends will be received on Sunday, October 20, 2019 from 6 to 8 pm at the McCabe~Roof Funeral Home, 565 Franklin St. Clymer PA with a Parastas Service beginning at 7:30 pm.  Ann’s funeral service will be Monday at 10 am at St. John’s the Baptist Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Dixonville, PA., with Rev. Fr. George Hnatko, Celebrant. ...

Dale Nicoll, 81 of Indiana, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019. Dale was born in Wilkinsburg, son of Clarence and Charlotte Nicoll on February 2, 1938. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 57 years, Polly, and Siblings George, Robert, Peggy, Kenny and Glen.  He is survived by his children, Heather (Kosmicki), Scott, holli (Joiner), Mark and Heidi, Sister, Bertha Rae, and 12 Grandchildren. At the request of Dale, there will be no viewing or visitation.  The...

William A. Graham, 86, of Clymer, PA., passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019 at his home. As per William’s wishes there will be no services.  The McCabe~Roof Funeral Home, Clymer is assisting the family.

Charles N. Malenich (Chuck or Charlie), 85 of Heilwood, PA passed away at his home on Saturday, September 14, 2019. He was the son of Nicholas and Mary (Dancha) Malenich, born on January 12, 1934 in Confluence, PA.  Charlie loved polka music, gardening, and cooking.  He graduated from Vintondale High School in 1952, he also attended the Lewistown State Fire Academy in 1951.  Charlie served in the Vintondale Fire Co until 1972. He was one of the Founding Fathers, as well as a...

Nancy Jane Ackerson, 81 of Clymer, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at Beacon Ridge Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation. Nancy was born November 6, 1937, in Erie to the late Leo J. and Alma J. (Greesley) Kern. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Jack R. Smith and also her second husband, Roy D. Ackerson. Nancy is survived by her children, Debbie Smith and husband Andrew of Saratoga Springs, NY, James Smith and wife Sis of Clymer and Melissa Marshall and Melvin of Ligonier. One...

Kathy A. Cunningham, 71 of Indiana, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2019, at Indiana Regional Medical Center. Kathy was born October 2, 1947, in Braddock to the late Edgar and Anna Mae (Sullivan) Painter. She was a member of the Church of the Resurrection in Ernest. Kathy worked many years at Indiana Surgical Center as a nurse before retiring. She loved to make baskets in her spare time but her most treasured time was spent with her grandsons. She was married to Harold "Jack"...

Kenneth Funt, 68 of Clymer, PA., passed away on Monday, July 8, 2019.  He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Ken was born August 20, 1950 in Gettysburg, PA to Glenn Funt Sr. and Elizabeth (Harris) Funt.  He graduated from Hershey High School and Hershey Vo-Tech School in 1968.  Ken Joined the United States Navy where he proudly served from 1969 – 1972 when he was honorably discharged. His working career was spent in the printing industry and then in...

Ida Marjorie “Marge” (Galbreath) Braughler went home to be with the Lord on June 21, 2019. She was born in Indiana, PA on August 15, 1930 to James and Mary (Weaver) Galbreath.  She had one sister who died at childbirth.  Marge graduated from Indiana Senior High in 1948 and then attended Indiana Normal School (now IUP) for a short time.  She worked at McCreary’s Tire and Rubber where she met some of her lifelong friends.  She and her sorority sisters...

Amie Jenea Peterson, 44, of Indiana, PA., passed away On Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at her home. She was the daughter of Douglas and Trudi (Thompson) Peterson, born on November 2, 1974 in Eugene, OR. Amie enjoyed spending quality time with her family and friends. She also enjoyed reading a variety of different books and writing, especially letters to her family. She would do almost anything for anyone who asked, no matter what it was. She is survived by her parents Trudi of Indiana, PA, and...

Timothy E. Vrana, 50 of Commodore, PA., passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at his home. He is the son of Ronald and Linda (Jacobs) Vrana, born April 28, 1968 in Bristol, PA. Tim is survived by his parents, fiancé, Deanna Adamson, two children, Brittany Vrana of Altoona, PA and Randall Vrana of Commodore, PA, one brother, Steve Vrana and wife Cindy of Clymer, PA., two grandchildren, Araya Brink and Hayden Cochran and niece and nephew, Shaleigh Pennington and Lucas Vrana. He was...