All Obituaries

Susan Alexander, 102, of Penn Run previously, of Indiana and Graceton died June 25, 2022, at Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg.  She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Susan (Vasil) Horchar and was born November 27, 1919, in Coral, Pennsylvania. Susan was a member of SS Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church, Homer City. In her younger years after completing her education at Graceton schools of the Laura Lamar school district, she went to work in New York City and New Jersey...

Larry Beskid, 69, of Penn Run, died Wednesday, June 22, 2022, peacefully at his home with his loved ones by his side. He was the son of Steven and Stella Mae (McAdoo) Beskid Sr. and was born September 1, 1952, in Graceton. Larry enjoyed working in his garage, fixing old trucks, casting a fishing line into a lake, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-granddaughter.  He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Beth; his son David Hancock and wife Carol,...

Gerald Wayne “Jerry” Magee, 86, Portersville, Pennsylvania died June 2, 2022, at Maple Valley Personal Care Home, Indiana, Pennsylvania.  Jerry was the son of the late Harold and Dorothy (Gallagher) Magee and was born May 10, 1936, in Portersville, PA. Jerry was a 1954 graduate of Lincoln High School, Ellwood City, PA. He was a lifelong member of Mountville Presbyterian Church serving as an Elder and Sunday School teacher. Jerry was a member of the Teamsters Union. He...

Andrew P. Vetula Jr., 90, of Homer City, Pennsylvania died May 30, 2022, at Indiana Square Personal Care Home, Indiana, Pennsylvania. He was the son of the late Andrew P. and Elizabeth (Mihalic) Vetula Sr. and was born October 23, 1931, in Maynard, Ohio. Andrew was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish. He was part owner and worked as a butcher at Park-n-Shop his family business.  Andrew was a United States Navy Veteran and served aboard the USS Enterprise during the Korean...

Gloria Jean (Lazor) Fisher, 67, of Indiana passed away on May 30, 2022, with her loving family by her side.  She was born March 23, 1955, in Erie, Pennsylvania, and was the daughter of the late Nicholas Jr. and Rose Marie (Lahr) Lazor. She is survived by her husband, Raymond Fisher, Indiana; her sons, Andrew, and wife Megan, Homer City, and Matthew Fisher, Greenville, NC; and her grandsons, Owen, Drew, and Brody Fisher.  She is also survived by her brothers and sisters,...

Roy Hatcher, 76, Blairsville, PA died May 29, 2022, at his residence. He was the son of the late Ernest and Mattie Lee Hatcher and was born February 7, 1946, in Hernando County, Florida. Roy is survived by his wife, Rose; sons, Frank and Jason; and his five sisters, Louise, Ellis, Audrey, Nora, and Joyce. Per Roy's request, there will be no services.

Ila M. Tuorinsky, 80, of Penn Run, died May 28, 2022, at St. Andrew’s Village. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Olga (Sabo) Bernard and was born September 22, 1941. Arone Lumber and Hardware employed her. Ila is survived by her husband, Steve; her son, Steven T. Tuorinsky, of Penn Run, PA; her son and daughter in law, Damon B. and Brenda D. Tuorinsky, of Penn Run, PA; her grandsons, Brent D. and Evan T. Tuorinsky, of Penn Run, PA. She is also survived by her sister &...

James David  “Stoney” Stonebraker, 71, Homer City died May 19, 2022, at his residence.  He was the son of the late James C. Stonebraker and Margaret R. (Myerick) Stonebraker and was born May 12, 1951, in Indiana, Pennsylvania. He was a member of the Homer City American Legion Post #493 and was in the Army Reserve for six years.  James was a welder and was employed by Barr Machine, North American Coal Company, and Magas Welding.  He enjoyed life, hunting,...

Andrew “Pappy” Lychalk, 84, Homer City died May 3, 2022, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.  He was born December 12, 1937, in Indiana, PA. Andrew loved to go shopping, going out to eat, listening to music, and spending time with his housemates, caregivers, and friends. He loved to talk about and share stories about his family and experiences through the years. Andrew attended the Lifesteps Indiana Community Outreach Center and always looked forward to seeing his friends....

Elsie “El” Veronica Clouser, 67, of Lucernemines died May 1, 2022, at Indiana Square Personal Care Home, Indiana, PA.  She was the daughter of the late Lewis E. Shope and Mary Jane DePetro (Gray) and was born June 17, 1954, in Indiana, PA. Elsie was retired from Diamond Medical Supply.  Elsie was kindhearted and generous. Everywhere she went, there was always someone who knew her and smiled and said hello. She cared very much for family and friends and would do...