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Martha Kozar
Apr 30, 2024
KOZAR – Martha (Simpson), 96, of Salix, passed away April 30, 2024, at home. Born March 10, 1928, in Altoona, daughter of John and Ella (Burket) Simpson. Preceded in death by parents; husband of 63 years, Frank J. Kozar; and daughter-in-law, Missy (Cuddy) Kozar.
Survived by sons, Mark, Pittsburgh; Kevin (Jolyce), San Jose, California; and Bruce, Salix; and granddaughter, Erin Rose, Washington,...
Michele Lee Hess
Apr 24, 2024
HESS – Michele Lee, 63, Marklesburg, died April 24, 2024, at Maple Heights Health and Rehabilitation. Born September 22, 1960, in South Hadley Falls, Massachusetts; daughter of Michael J. and Hazel (Mock) Macovitch. Preceded in death by mother; and husband, Robert E. Hess, who died December 30, 2021.
Survived by father; sister, Beverly Servello (Carl “Sonny”); nieces and nephews, Shawn Servello (Mandy...
Norma Jean Simmons
Apr 18, 2024
SIMMONS – Norma “Jean,” 87, died April 18, 2024, at Arbutus Park Manor. Born May 7, 1936, in Windber, daughter of William J. Sr. and Pearl G. (Costlow) Simmons. Preceded in death by parents; sister-in-law, Alberta (Harding) Simmons; and great-niece, Elizabeth “Liz” Marie Simmons.
Survived by brother, William J. Simmons Jr., married to Bette Rae (MacIntyre); very special aunt, Virginia...
Lester Wm. "Bill" Schlosser
Apr 14, 2024
SCHLOSSER – Lester Wm. “Bill,” 82, Sidman, died April 14, 2024. Born September 27, 1941, in Johnstown, son of Oliver W. and Mary M. (Furlong) Schlosser. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Agnes Peifer; and Joanne, Carolanne, Ruth, Jane, and Mary Schlosser; and brothers, Lawrence, Paul, Eugene, and Raymond Schlosser.
Survived by loving wife, Joyce (Stormer) Schlosser; son, Lester Wm. Jr....
John "Tim" Makins
Apr 12, 2024
MAKINS – John Timothy “Tim,” 59, South Fork, died April 12, 2024. Born October 6, 1964, in Johnstown; son of John Yale Makins and Myrtle P. Miller. Preceded in death by father; brother, Jeffrey Scott Makins, sister, Marianne Makins; and stepfather, David Makins.
Survived by mother; fiancé, Christine Popish; siblings, Jacqueline Myers; Bethany (Ray Hoffman); Dave Makins (Sandy); Don Makins (Fran);...
Donna J. Thornton
Apr 11, 2024
THORNTON – Donna J., 60, Enola, formerly of South Fork; died April 11, 2024, at Conemaugh Hospital. Born August 18, 1963, in Johnstown, daughter of James C. and Jean L. (Noon) Martin. Preceded in death by father, and brothers-in-law, Nick Jorich and Frank Mundok.
Survived by husband of 31 years, Scott D. Thornton, whom she married August 22, 1992; mother; siblings,...
Wendell D. Wright
Apr 11, 2024
WRIGHT – Wendell D., 87, Summerhill, went to be with the Lord, April 11, 2024. Born June 26, 1936, in Wilmore, son of Harry J. “Buzz” and K. Ruth (Mangus) Wright. Preceded in death by parents; and brother, Norman Bruce “Dutch” Wright.
Survived by loving wife of 62 years, JoAnn (Maticic) Wright, whom he married October 26, 1961; son, Darren Wright;...
William Bruce MacWilliams II
Apr 10, 2024
William Bruce MacWilliams II, 88, peacefully passed from this world to the next on April 10, 2024. He was born on September 8,1935 to William and Geraldine (King).
He graduated from Penn State with a degree in aeronautical engineering. After designing air compressors for Rand McNally right out of college, he decided to join his father in the family business....
Dianne L. (Sikorski) Drobnak
Apr 7, 2024
DROBNAK – Dianne L., 73, New Germany, died April 7, 2024. Born April 25, 1950, in Ehrenfeld, daughter of Bernard and Emma (Flenner) Sikorski. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Peter Drobnak, who died November 9, 2019; brothers, James Sikorski and Russell Edwards; sister-in-law, Joyce Edwards; and niece, Monique Drobnak.
Survived by brothers, Bernard Sikorski (Bernadette) and Donald Sikorski (Chris); sister-in-law,...
Richard E. Long
Apr 7, 2024
LONG – Richard E., 89, of New Germany, passed away April 7, 2024, at home. Born January 21, 1935, in New Germany, son of Albert J. and Clara H. (Weinzierl) Long. Preceded in death by parents; infant daughter, Mary Catherine; sisters, Grace Heinlein, Leona Schissler, Rosemary Gill, Louis Whiteford, Barbara Dumn; and brothers, Harold, Kenneth, Raymond, and Clair.
Survived by loving...
George R. Jarvie
Apr 5, 2024
JARVIE – George, 74, passed away April 5, 2024. Born November 12, 1949, in Summerhill, son of Joseph R. Jarvie and Anna Romaine (Hampson) Jarvie-Keeney. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Joanne Davis; brothers, Thomas and James “Bob;” and sisters-in-law, Julie (Thomas’s wife), Violet (Bob’s wife), and Judy (John’s wife).
Survived by children, Joanne M. Regala (Darcy), Terri L. Jarvie, and...
David Joseph Killinger
Mar 31, 2024
KILLINGER – David Joseph “Flame,” 64, rose to new life, Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024. Born April 17, 1959, in Johnstown, son of Walter R. “Tim” and Delores J. (Horrell) Killinger. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Karen Yatsky and Sally Killinger; and nephew, Justin Killinger.
Survived by siblings, William “Killer” Killinger (Liz); Susan (Paul Yatsky); Thomas “Mouse” Killinger (Donna); brother-in-law,...
Eugene Francis Miller
Mar 21, 2024
Miller – Eugene Francis, 83, of Portage, died March 21, 2024 at the James E. Van Zandt Medical Center, Altoona. Born October 3, 1940 in Portage son of Leo and Grace (Skelly) Miller. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Beverly R. (Fresch) Miller; brother, Richard; and daughter, Wendy Martino.
Survived by daughters, Beverly Ann Castiglione (Joe) and Christina Miller; 7 grandchildren;...
Donald L. Gates
Mar 20, 2024
GATES – Donald L., 83, Mineral Point, passed away March 20, 2024 at Conemaugh Hospital. Born March 31, 1940, in Croyle Township, son of Walter S. Gates Sr. and R. Jane (Goughnour) Gates-Crouse. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Walter Jr.; and stepfather, Glenn Crouse.
Survived by beloved wife of 62 years, Jean (Gilpatrick) Gates, whom he married November 5, 1961;...
Debra A. Lewis
Mar 18, 2024
LEWIS – Debra A., 67, died March 18, 2024, at Hilltop Heights. Born March 20, 1956, in Johnstown, daughter of Lloyd F. and Florence C. (Beck) Lewis. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Daniel; and sister, Sharon Fender. She is survived by numerous relatives, friends, and caregivers.
Those who knew Debra will remember the sparkle in her eyes when her...
Deborah J. Reese
Mar 16, 2024
REESE – Deborah J., 72, Sidman, died March 16, 2024, at home. Born February 3, 1952, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Michael T. and Jean M. (Wise) Borow.
Survived by husband of 19 years, Alan Reese, whom she married August 31, 2004; sons, Troy Jordan (Debra) and Barry Jordan (Amy); grandchildren, Kathryn and Abigail; great grandson, Benjamin; stepdaughter, Tiffany Reese;...
Judith E. Rice
Mar 15, 2024
RICE - Judith E., 82, Salix, passed away March 15, 2024. Born July 15, 1941, in South Fork, daughter of Catherine E. (McConeghy) and H. Blaine Lewis. Preceded in death by, parents, and brothers, Donald and Blaine Jr.
Survived by husband, James J. Rice; children, James Jr., married to Charlene (Roxby); Allen; and Susan, wife of John Younkin; sister, Cathy Lewis; and...
Kathryn D. Cleveland
Mar 12, 2024
CLEVELAND – Kathryn Diane, 68, Portage, died March 12, 2024, at home. Born February 14, 1956, in Buffalo, New York; daughter of the late Robert F. and Jean D. (Kendall) Dopp.
Survived by daughters, Christine Christ (Walter), Kimberly Taylor (Kane), and Cynthia “Cyndi” Cleveland (Cory Smith); grandchildren, Walter “Bucky” IV and Case Christ, and Karina and Kendal Taylor; sister, Laura White...
Brandyn Anthony Truscott
Mar 11, 2024
TRUSCOTT – Brandyn Anthony, 17, South Fork, a vibrant and promising young man, full of dreams and aspirations was received by his Lord on March 11, 2024. Born February 6, 2007, in Johnstown.
Preceded in death by great grandparents, Kenneth Lee Blough, David Duncan Truscott, Nancy L. Truscott, and William and Betty Moffat; grandfather, Fred Eppley; and special great-great aunt, Patsy...
Paul William Lauffer Sr.
Mar 10, 2024
LAUFFER – Paul William Sr., 69, Central City, went to be with Jesus, March 10, 2024, at UPMC Shadyside, surrounded by his loving family. Born November 27, 1954, in Buffalo, New York; son of Richard K. Sr. and Betty Lou (Niper) Lauffer. Preceded in death by parents; son, Matthew Brian Lauffer; and grandson, Timothy R. “Timmy” Lauffer.
Survived by wife of...
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