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01/19/2026

Linda E. Gray

Linda Eileen (Wrang) Gray, 78, Blairsville, PA passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, in Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA. The daughter of Allan M. and Thelma (Jorgenson) Wrang, she was born January 2, 1948, in Darby, PA (Delaware County). Linda’s children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and beloved pets were her greatest joys in life. When she was not spending time with her family, she enjoyed spending time in her kitchen cooking. Surviving are her three children, Jessica Bishop of...

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01/18/2026

Peter E. Kokolis

Peter Eugene Kokolis, 76, Blairsville, PA (Blacklick Twp.) passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family. The son of Peter and Anna Marie (Bukosky) Kokolis, he was born February 18, 1949 in Coral, PA. Peter graduated from Blairsville-Saltsburg High School in 1967 and attended EI Electronic School in Pittsburgh from 1967-1969. He used his electronics training in various positions as a quality control inspector for many years. He was drafted into the United...

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01/16/2026

While funerals of the past were more cookie-cutter, one-size-fits-all style events, that’s not true anymore. Check out this article to learn more about funeral personalization and how it’s changing the way we honor and remember the lives of those we love.

Funerals aren't one-size-fits-all. In fact, funeral personalization is key to creating a meaningful and healing tribute. Click for more!

01/15/2026

Edward H. Myers, Sr.

Edward Harry Myers, Sr., 86, of Derry, PA (Derry Twp.), died on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, in Independence Health System Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg, PA. The son of Edward W. and Emma J. (Hitchman) Myers, he was born on August 16, 1939, in Unity Township, Westmoreland County, PA. Edward graduated from Derry High School, Class of 1957, and proudly served his country in the United States Army. He worked for Standard Steel in Latrobe, PA for 38 years before retiring in...

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01/12/2026

01/09/2026

Music can help us express our feelings in a way words alone often can’t, which is why personalizing the music at a funeral or celebration of life is so important. If your loved one grew up in the 1940s – or just loved 1940s music – here are 10 songs you can incorporate into their service.

Want to incorporate music from the 1940s in your loved one's celebration of life? Check out our list for 10 beautiful options.

01/09/2026

View Elizabeth K. "Betty" Bowers's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

01/07/2026

View John E. Smith's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

01/07/2026

View Sylvia A. Hill's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

01/06/2026

View Raymond O. Roush's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

01/06/2026

Did you know that cuddling not only makes you feel warmer, but it also releases oxytocin? This feel-good hormone helps reduce heart disease and lower blood pressure, stress, and anxiety. That’s a lot of benefits! So, grab your favorite cuddle partner - human or animal - and enjoy the day!