Obituaries

MARTHA DEVINNY, 85

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:48:00 GMT

Martha L. (Sanford) DeVinny, 85 of Indiana, died Saturday, May 18, 2013 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center. Born in Indiana on April 6, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Thomas White Sanford and Eliza Belle (McCully) Sanford. She was the widow of Clarence W. DeVinny who died May 19, 2002. They were married May 14, 1951 and had just celebrated their 51^st wedding anniversary prior to his death.

She had attended the Indiana Normal School and graduated from Indiana High School. Following high school she worked as a clerk at the former McCrory’s Department Store. Shortly after her marriage, she and her husband, Clarence, opened the DeVinny Jewelry Store in Homer City.

However the job she was most proud of was that of a mother and homemaker, caring for her daughter, Becky.

Martha enjoyed working in her flower garden and making projects at her crafting classes.

She was a retired member of the Civil Air Patrol in Indiana, which was something she had shared with her husband.

Martha was a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Indiana where she had previously been active in many church activities and projects.

She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca “Becky” Titterington and her husband, Harve of Scottdale. She will also be missed by her brother-in-law, William Anderson of Indiana and by her two grand-dogs, Sami and Gretchen.

Martha was the last surviving member of her immediate family. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings: Ruth Blonde, Alice Nicewonger, May Sanford, Howard Sanford and Helen Edmiston.

Friends will be received Tuesday, May 21 from 2-4 and 6-8PM at the Rairigh-Bence Funeral Home, of Indiana. A second visitation will be held Wednesday morning from 10 AM until 11 AM at the Christ Episcopal Church, 902 Philadelphia Street, Indiana. Her funeral service will begin at eleven o’clock following the visitation hour at the church. The Rev. William Geiger will officiate. Interment will be private and held at a later date at the Oakland Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Christ Episcopal Church or the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org.

Online condolences may be made at www.rbfh.net .

FRANK SPEEDY, 82

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:43:00 GMT

Frank Eugene Speedy, 82 of Clarksburg, PA passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2013 in the Communities at Indian Haven, Indiana, PA.

The son of Irwin McKee and Mabel E. (Warner) Speedy, he was born October 29, 1930 in Conemaugh Twp., Indiana Co., PA.

Mr. Speedy was a member of the Ebenezer Presbyterian Church for 70 years where he was a ruling elder, trustee, Sunday school teacher, superintendent, had served as the church’s treasurer and was on the church cemetery board for many years.

He graduated from Blairsville High School in 1948 and from California University in 1960 with a Bachelor of Arts degree.

He began his teaching career in industrial arts at Elders Ridge High School and retired in 1990 with 30 years teaching at Apollo Ridge. He also ran the family beef cattle farm and was a US Army veteran of the Korean War.

Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Nancy M. (Teeter) Speedy whom he married August 29, 1958; three sons, Thomas E. Speedy of Shippensburg; Dale A. Speedy (Debbie) of Indiana and Matthew L. Speedy (Valerie) of Clarksburg and a daughter, Sue A. Lyle (Jim) of Mt. Lebanon; five grandchildren, Heather, Kayla, Amber, Bradley and Jacob; a sister, Florence Mihalyov of Rochester, NY and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Raymond and Ralph Speedy and a sister, Martha Burnsworth.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Tuesday at the Ebenezer Presbyterian Church, Lewisville, where a funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday with Rev. Elizabeth Arter officiating.

Interment will be in the church cemetery.

Military services will be accorded by the Blairsville VFW Post #5821 and the American Legion Post #0407.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Ebenezer Presbyterian Church or to the Communities at Indian Haven in memory of Frank.

To view the online obituary, sign the guest registry or send condolences, visit www.shoemakerfh-monuments.com

CHARLES SHOUP, 84

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:55:00 GMT

CHARLES (JUNIOR) G. SHOUP, AGE 84 OF BRUSH VALLEY, DIED MAY 13TH AT BETHANY PLACE IN INDIANA. Friends of Charles Shoup will be received Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bowser-Minich Funeral Home in Indiana, where a funeral service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. Interment will take place in the Brush Valley Cemetery. Military honors will be performed by Indiana VFW Post 1989

BEATRICE STEFFENINO, 94

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:54:00 GMT

BEATRICE E. "BETTY" STEFFENINO, AGE 94 OF HOMER CITY, DIED MAY 14th AT ST. ANDREW'S VILLAGE. Friends of Beatrice Steffenino will be received Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bowser-Minich Funeral Home in Indiana. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday at 11 a.m. at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Kent. Interment will take place in the Iselin Union Cemetery.

ETHEL NESBITT, 86

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:53:00 GMT

ETHEL GRACE NESBITT, AGE 86 OF INDIANA, DIED MAY 14th AT INDIANA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER. Friends of Ethel Nesbitt will be received Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Bowser-Minich Funeral Home in Indiana, where a funeral service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. Private interment will be made in the Greenwood Cemetery.

DOROTHY DUDASH, 91

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:52:00 GMT

DOROTHY ELIZABETH STILES HELMAN DUDASH, AGE 91 OF COMMODORE, FORMERLY OF CLYMER AND INDIANA, DIED MAY 11th AT INDIANA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER. Friends of Dorothy Dudash will be received Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m., and one hour prior to the funeral service, Friday at 2 p.m. at Robinson-Lytle's of Indiana. Interment will be in Sample Run Cemetery.

CHARLOTTE HILL, 97

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:43:00 GMT

Name:   Charlotte A. Hill            Age: 97
Address: Blairsville, PA     (Blacklick Twp.)

Died: Wednesday, May 08, 2013        at Beacon Ridge, Indiana, PA

Born:   September 02, 1915        Mt. Pleasant, PA

Father: Harry Freed
Mother: Marie (Ridenour) Freed

Church: Member of the Hopewell United Methodist Church, Blairsville, PA.

Work, Clubs & Organizations: She was a member of the former Order of
Eastern Star #166 of Blairsville. She enjoyed playing bingo, crochetting,
cooking and spending time with her Family & Friends.

Survivors
Son - Hood Hill & wife Connie, Indiana, PA
Son - Clark Hill, Blairsville, PA
Son - Don Hill & wife Alva, Blairsville, PA
Grand Child - Jeff Hill, Moon Twp., PA
Grand Child - F. Hood Hill, Mooresville, NC
Grand Child - Chuck Hill & wife Cheri, Saltsburg, PA
Grand Child - Cybil Hill, Penn Hills, PA
Grand Child - Jesse Hill, Blairsville, PA
Grand Child - Tony Hill & wife Colleen, Blairsville, PA
Grand Child - Megan Hill, Blairsville, PA
Great Grand Children - Haleigh, Brendan, Jenna, Ellie, Josh & Ethan.
Brother-in-law - Sam Wetzel

Preceded in death by
Father - Harry Freed
Mother - Marie (Ridenour) Freed
Husband - Franklin C. Hill died in 2000
Brother - Junior Freed
Brother - Clark Freed
Sister - Opal Wetzel
Sister - Dorothy Jennings
Sister - Loretta Nowland

Visitation:
James F. Ferguson Funeral Home, Inc., Blairsville, PA on Sunday, May 12,
2013 from 2:00 PM   to 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. OES #166 will
conduct services Sunday evening at 7:00 PM in the Funeral Home.

Funeral:
James F. Ferguson Funeral Home, Inc. on Monday, May 13, 2013 at 11:00 AM.
Rev. Brett Dinger will officiate.

Interment: Blairsville Cemetery
    Blairsville, Pennsylvania

www.jamesfergusonfuneralhome.com

ERIC MORSE

Thu, 09 May 2013 15:28:00 GMT

A memorial service for Eric Kensey Morse will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at Summit Church in Indiana, PA. All those who knew and loved him are welcome to attend.

Guests are invited to bring photos, poems, bible verses and/or written memories of Eric that will be collected in a basket before the service and given to Eric's wife, Jessica and their daughter, Brooke.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Summit Church, The 52 Youth Ministry, 2707 West Pike, Indiana, PA 15701.

Arrangements are with the assistance of the Rairigh Funeral Home, Ltd. in Hillsdale, PA.

JAMES FAIRMAN, 86

Thu, 09 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT

James William Fairman, 86, of Indiana, formerly of Youngtown, Ohio and Creekside, passed away, Monday, May 6, 2013, at St. Andrew’s Village.

A son of the late Walter M. and Marjorie Pounds Fairman, he was born June 15, 1926, in Indiana.

Mr. Fairman worked on the family farm until he was drafted into the Army. Jim was a corporal, serving in the paratrooper division, stationed in Germany. He received the Good Conduct medal, National Defense medal, and the Occupation medal. After returning from the Army, Jim went to Youngstown, Ohio, working for Republic Steel, Coke Oven Division, until his retirement. Years after his retirement, he moved back to Pennsylvania. Jim enjoyed telling jokes, going to flea markets, doing crossword puzzles, taking walks and feeding the wildlife on the farm. He liked going Sam’s in Smicksburg, where he enjoyed eating with his friends.

He is survived by three brothers: Thomas M. Fairman, of Home; Walter M. Fairman, of Niles, Ohio; Joseph N. Fairman and wife Nancy, of Bridgeton, NJ.; three sisters: Alice Hager, Millville, NJ; Catherine Williamson and husband Dave, Newfield, NJ: Linda Liptak, Dixonville; a sister-in-law, Audrey Fairman, of Youngstown, Ohio; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his fiancée, Audrey VanHorn; two brothers: Richard C. Fairman and Jack L. Fairman; a sister, Margaret Genesi; a nephew, Jack Fairman, Jr.; two sisters-in-law and three brothers-in-law.

Services are private and will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Robinson-Lytle, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Avenue, 7^{th Fl., New York, NY 10001.}

www.robinsonlytleinc.com

HAZEL HOWARTH, 101

Thu, 09 May 2013 13:57:00 GMT

Hazel Naomi Howarth, 101, of Indiana, passed away Monday, May 6, 2013, at St. Andrew’s Village.

A daughter of the late Leslie D. and Bess Lee Wyman, she was born Sept. 24, 1911, in Sligo.

Mrs. Howarth was a graduate of Sligo High School. She was a beautician, a former Girl Scout leader and a homemaker. Mrs. Howarth was a member of the Calvary Presbyterian Church. While in high school, she enjoyed playing basketball. Throughout her life, she enjoyed bowling, golfing, fishing, growing roses, bird watching, dancing the Charleston, knitting, and sewing, which included making wedding dresses for her daughters. Mrs. Howarth will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother.

She is survived by three children: Norma J. Howarth, Carol A. Wilson and Timothy, and Barbara L. Knight and husband Jeffrey, all of Indiana; six grandchildren: Wendy Varner and husband Robert, Timothy Wilson and wife Elizabeth, Michael Wilson, Lynette Gelman and husband Dove, Greg Knight and wife Michele, Christine Lehman and husband Leron; fourteen great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jacque M. Howarth; two brothers, Arthur Craig, George Craig; and a sister, Ruth McCafferty.

Friends will be received from 1 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 2 p.m. Saturday at Calvary Presbyterian Church with Rev. David J. Hanna officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Presbyterian Church, 695 School Street, Indiana, PA 15701 or St. Andrew’s Village, 1155 Indian Springs Road, Indiana, PA 15701.