All Obituaries

Felix Edward Szalkowski, 76, of Homer City (Brush Valley) died Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. He was the son of the late Stella Szalkowski and was born on March 4, 1945 in Poland. Felix was an Eagle Scout and loved spending time with his grandchildren. He also enjoyed his side-by-side, casinos, hunting, fishing, and traveling.  He was foreman for R&P Coal Company and Consol Energy Company until his retirement in 1991.  Felix was a member...

LaRue Appleton, 89, was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 9, 2021. She was born September 28, 1932 in Brush Valley, PA, the eighth and youngest child of the late John Jefferson and Tessa Pearl (Wallace) Moose. She was graduated from the former Brush Valley High School in 1950. She married the late John Paul Appleton of Coral June 14, 1952. Together they had three loving children, Cheryl, Timothy, and Brenda. She was currently a resident of Moorehead Place Senior...

Steven “Sparky” Beskid Jr., 80, of Coral, died October 6, 2021 peacefully at his home.  He was the son of the late Steven and Stella Mae (McAdoo) Beskid Sr. and was born February 21, 1941 in Graceton. Steven was retired from Falcon Drilling and Trucking.  He enjoyed his retirement and loved spending time with grandchildren and great grandchildren.  He also enjoyed woodworking, traveling and flea market finds.  Steven proudly served in the United States Army...

Stefanie Ann “Stef” Heasley, 55, Indiana died October 6, 2021 at Indiana Regional Medical Center following a long fight with breast cancer.  She was the daughter of Anthony and Janice Sicari and was born August 4, 1966 in Vandergrift, PA. Stefanie graduated from Kiski Area High School in 1984 and attended the University of Pittsburgh where she earned her degree in pharmacy. She was a Pharmacist at Giant Eagle, CVS, and Rite Aid. She married her husband Eric in 2014 and was...

Twila (Wissinger) Stiles, 91, Homer City died September 30, 2021 at her daughters residence.  She was the daughter of the late Emerson and Bessie (Gibson) Wissinger and was born August 10, 1930 in Clymer, PA.   Twila was a member of the Homer City United Methodist Church, were she volunteered.  She was active with Meals on Wheels for many years and was retired from from Seasonal, where she was employed for 22 years. Twila enjoyed, canning, sewing and...

Eugene R. “Gene” Stelma, 78, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Monday, September 27, 2021 in the Chambersburg Hospital. Born September 13, 1943 in Graceton, PA, he was the son of the late Victor and (Mary Kotzur) Stelma. Following high school he served in the United States Navy until his honorable discharge. Gene was employed by R&P as a mechanic in the coal mines for over 25 years, retiring in 1993. Gene was a member of the New Testament Baptist Church, Chambersburg...

Charles “Chuck” Monroe Fenton, 85, of Greer, SC formerly of Homer City died September 25, 2021 in Greer, SC.  He was the son of the late Monroe C. and Cora (Kerr) Fenton and was born May 4, 1936 in Indiana, PA.  He was a member of St. Mary's Holy Protection Byzantine Catholic Church, Homer City. Charles was a loving husband to his wife, Delores Fenton. He was an outstanding father and pap to his grandchildren. He enjoyed hunting, gardening, old westerns, and going...

Rachel Marie McAdams, 53, of Black Lick, PA passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. She was born July 12, 1968 in Indiana.   She was the daughter of Karen and William Shetler. She was married to Terry L McAdams for 30 years who passed away in February 2016. Rachel loved going to the Blairsville football games and also loved going to the Indiana County Fair where she would get her Hawaiian Ice. She loved going to birthday parties and all...

Bernice (Babe) Tanner, age 91, passed away unexpectedly on September 15, 2021.  She was currently a resident of Moorehead Place Senior Living Community where she enjoyed socializing with her peers and staff. She was eager to participate in all activities and was always first in line. She was born on December 20, 1929 in Indiana, Pa. to Samuel and Flora (Sebring) Poole.  She was a member of Homer City United Methodist Church...

Catherine May (Bensinger) Hebert went to Heaven, peacefully, Friday, September 17, 2021 at Bethany Place Personal Care Home, Indiana, surrounded by her immediate family. She was born October 23, 1916, in Allentown, PA, the oldest of five children, to J. Raymond and Florence (Slaughterback) Bensinger. Shortly thereafter they moved to Ashland, PA to take over the Bensinger Farm.  Upon graduation from Ashland High School (one year early) she worked at the Ashland Shirt Factory where...