All Obituaries

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...

Harry Truman Brown, 69 of Clymer, went to be with Jesus on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at Indiana Square Personal Care Home, Indiana. He was the son of John O. and Hattie (Jones) Brown White, born June 12, 1949 in Grundy, VA.  Harry was a coal miner at Helen mines, Local 1619 for 22 years.  He enjoyed being in the outdoors, coon and deer hunting and camping with his family.  There was never a stranger to Harry he always made a friend and had a heart of gold and known for his...

Robert L. Wells Robert L. "Bob," Wells, 78, of Creekside, moved on to a better place, in the very early hours of the morning, on April 22, 2019, after a long illness, at his home, with his wife of 25 years at his side. Bob was born on January 14, 1941, at home, in Big Run, Pa; he was the son of Ida (Johnson) Wells and Fred B. Wells. He was one of 10 children. Brother of William, Donald, James, Raymond, Charles, Rita, Mildred, Dorothy, and Betty. Bob is survived by his wife,...

Alma “Nonna” Sgro, 85 of Indiana, has gone home with the Lord and our Dad on Monday, April 8, 2019 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. A daughter of Edene and Ada (Lombardi) Venturini, she was born August 21, 1933 in Florence, Italy. Alma was a member of St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church in Indiana.  She worked at the former Campus Sports Wear.  Alma loved bingo, casino trips, crocheting baby afghans and making vestments for the church.  She was a loving...

Melvin Carl Watson, 78 of Hillsdale, passed away peacefully in the arms of his loving family on Monday, April 1, 2019 at Indiana Regional Medical Center.  Melvin, always the comedian, left his earthly home on the ultimate day for jokesters, April Fools Day. Mel was born July 8, 1940, the son of Carl Oakes and Dorothy Helen Beer Watson in Creekside, PA.  Melvin worked many years travelling the country in a tractor-trailer. He also worked for Season All Industries. Melvin is best...