Carl Albert Kologie, 91, passed away peacefully at home October 31, 2026. Born July 18, 1935, in Saltsburg, Carl graduated from Saltsburg High School, attended Duquesne University, and served in the U.S. Army in Korea.
Carl joined The Indiana Gazette in 1961 as its one-man sports department, eventually becoming managing editor. His five-decade journalism career included covering Super Bowls, World Series, and the Kentucky Derby, but Indiana County was always his favorite beat. A gifted storyteller and master of ceremonies at countless community events, Carl was the longtime voice of Indiana High School football, co-founder of the Indiana County Sports Hall of Fame, and an active member of St. Bernard Church. He was named Indiana County Civic Leader of the Year in 2007.
Following retirement, Carl lived in Florida before returning to Pennsylvania to join his brother Frank, where they lived out their own version of “Grumpy Old Men.” Carl is survived by his son, Craig, and wife Carla (née Panaia); his grandsons, Ryan (Natalie) and Nathan (Amy); and his brother, Frank.
He was preceded in death by parents, Frank J. and Dora (Damico) Kologie, sister in-law Arlene Kologie, and former spouse Sonia Kologie.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Monday, November 16th at St. Bernard of Clairvaux Roman Catholic Church, 200 Clairvaux Drive, Indiana, Pa. The church will open at 9:00 a.m. for family and friends wishing to gather before Mass. Interment will immediately follow at St. Bernard Cemetery. Robinson-Lytle-Shoemaker Funeral Home, 36 N. 7th Street, Indiana, Pa., has been entrusted with the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Bernard of Clairvaux Church. To view the online obituary, sign the guest book and leave condolences, please visiTt www.shoemakerfamilyservices.com.
