Mary Prince
Jun 28, 2025
PRINCE – Mary, 86, South Fork, died June 28, 2025. Born September 8, 1938, in South Fork, last surviving child of John and Margaret (Gregorich) Prince. Preceded in death by parents; infant sister, Helen; sisters, Margaret Chundzinski, Dorothy Elliott, Catherine Hudson, and Genevieve Slanoc; and brothers, John, George, and Frank.
Survived by brother-in-law, John Slanoc; and numerous nieces and nephews and...
Violet Mae Costlow
Jun 26, 2025
COSTLOW – Violet Mae, 97, Adams Township, went to be with the Lord June 26, 2025. Born May 1, 1928, Conemaugh Township; daughter of Paul G. and Violet F. (Huffman) Costlow. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Ethelene Deffenbaugh and Evelyn Buriak; brother, Lawrence; and nephew, Dean Costlow.
Survived by brother, Donald Costlow; sister-in-law, Veda (Eppley) Costlow; nieces and nephews, Bradley...
Jennie Walukas
Jun 25, 2025
WALUKAS – Jennie, 106, Northville, Michigan; formerly of South Fork, went to be with the Lord June 25, 2025. Born November 11, 1918, in South Fork, the oldest child of Diego “Richard” and Catherine (Lentini) Martin. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Edward B. Walukas, who died February 8, 1973; sisters, Angeline Reitz, Mary Mihalich, Rose Ruud, and Catherine “Honey”...
Gail Morris
Jun 25, 2025
MORRIS - Gail “Nonny,” 74, of Beaverdale, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
Nonny enjoyed her grandchildren and sharing her cooking and baking with others, a sign of her selfless and caring personality. In addition to her role as a loving wife, mother and grandmother, Nonny was a devout Christian and fierce advocate...
Frank A. Barish
Jun 23, 2025
BARISH – Frank A., 57, Champlin, Minnesota; formerly of South Fork, died June 23, 2025. Born August 31, 1967, in Johnstown, son of James R. and Frances H. (Mehall) Barish. Preceded in death by parents; and brother, Thomas A. Barish.
Survived by daughters, Melisa Gong (Brandon), Veronica Barish, and Naomi Barish; siblings, James, Dawn Baun (Tim Shuman), and Robert; aunts Cecelia...
Carol A. Brooks
Jun 5, 2025
Carol Ann Brooks, 75, of Elton, PA, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on April 9, 1950, Carol was the beloved daughter of the late George Sr. and Phyllis (Bischof) White. She was also preceded in death by her brother Jimmy, 1st husband Norman Gordon Sr., 2nd husband Barry Brooks, and her...
Lester Hinkledire
Jun 1, 2025
HINKLEDIRE – Lester, 69, Blythewood, South Carolina; died June 1, 2025. Born March 11, 1956, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania; son of Harold Milton Sr. and Beatrice Grace (Bastin) Hinkledire. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Harold, and sister, Yvonne Caycho.
Survived by brothers and sisters, Anna Mae Altimus, Jean Hinkledire, Brian Hinkledire, Mary Lou Maiori, Ruth Clemons, and Timothy Hinkledire; and numerous...
LaVon G. George
May 31, 2025
GEORGE – LaVon G. “Honey,” 93, St. Michael, died May 31, 2025. Born August 1, 1931, in Vintondale, daughter of George and Gladys (Cook) Baldwin. Preceded in death by parents; husband, W. Dean George, who died December 27, 2004; sisters, Beryl Motrenec, Dorothy Motrenec, June Seladi, and Elenora “Kay” Frampton; and brother, William Baldwin.
Survived by sons, Dean D., and David...
Janet M. Box
May 17, 2025
BOX – Janet M. 75, South Fork, went to be with the Lord May 17, 2025. Born August 18, 1949, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Glee and Barbara (Baer) Thomas.
Survived by husband, Kenneth E. Box, whom she married November 22, 1969; daughters, Colleen, wife of Tom Buck; Kellie, wife of James Mangus III; Michelle, wife of Jim Brant; and...
Janet A. "Cookie" Hutzell
May 17, 2025
HUTZELL – Janet A. “Cookie,” 79, South Fork, died May 17, 2025. Born January 23, 1946, in Croyle Towhship, the last surviving child of Richard Sr. and Margaret (Smith) Holdsworth. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Zane E. Hutzell, who died July 29, 2023; sisters, Catherine and Mary Ellen Holdsworth, Ellen McVay, Catherine Reeves, Hannah Hershberger, and Margaret “Honis” Bopp,...
Dorothy L. Bowen
May 15, 2025
BOWEN – Dorothy L., 85, South Fork, went to be with the Lord, May 15, 2025. Born October 11, 1939, in Johnstown; daughter of Edward D. and Geraldine P. (Fleck) Ellenberger. Preceded in death by parents; beloved husband, Dennis B. Bowen, who died January 9, 2024; sisters, Mary Jane and Carol Jean “Jeanne” Ellenberger; brother, James Ellenberger; great granddaughter, Odella...
Judith A. Kolar
May 11, 2025
KOLAR – Judith A., 81, South Fork, passed away May 11, 2025, at University Hospital Cleveland Medical Center. Born March 25, 1944, in Dunlo, daughter of Levell and Rose Ann (Ickes) Hendrickson. Preceded in death by parents; and husband, William G. Kolar, who died April 16, 2022.
Survived by daughters, Debbie, wife of Daryl Lucas; and Melissa, wife of Ron Rozsi;...
Ethel I. Schlosser
May 9, 2025
SCHLOSSER – Ethel Irene, 92, Johnstown, passed away May 9, 2025. Born April 11, 1933, in Johnstown, daughter of Oliver Walter and Mary Margaret (Furlong) Schlosser. Preceded in death by parents; and siblings.
Survived by brother, Russell Schlosser; good friends, Shelly and Todd Singer; Joanne and Rick Rheel; and Barbara and Dave Devine; Ethel was a talented seamstress and enjoyed tending...
Dolores J. Yanzetich
May 8, 2025
YANZETICH – Dolores Jean “Dee”, 93, Sidman, passed away May 8, 2025. She was the eighth child of Vasil and Julia (Dribnak) Selepak, born December 1, 1931 in Beaverdale. As the last surviving member of her immediate family, she was preceded in death by parents, siblings, Anna and John, both in infancy, Marie (Edward) Gresko, Michael (Dorothy) Selepak, Andrew (Mary)...
Harry D. Templeton
May 7, 2025
TEMPLETON – Harry D., 85, New Germany, died May 7, 2025. Born December 3, 1939, in Cresson, son of Harry and Florence (Stombaugh) Templeton. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Violet B. (Werfel) Templeton, who died September 1, 1988; and sisters, Doris V. Hampton – Klett and Nettie Mae Edwards.
Survived by children, David, married to Jodi (Strong); Dale, married to...
Karen A. Zakraysek
May 1, 2025
ZAKRAYSEK – Karen A., 68, Windber, passed away May 1, 2025. Born May 15, 1956, in Johnstown; daughter of the late Henry S. and Frances E. (Ladika) Zakraysek.
Survived by brother, Kenneth, married to Kim (Elvin); dear niece, Jennifer Zakraysek; and numerous cousins.
Karen was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church and graduate of Forest Hills High School, class of 1975....
Frederick C. Smith
Apr 30, 2025
SMITH – It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Frederick Charles, “Fred”, 68, a devoted husband, beloved father and grandfather, and loyal friend. Fred passed away at his home in New Germany on April 30, 2025. Born April 5, 1957, in Johnstown, son of Benno and Clara C. (Frank) Smith, Fred was preceded in death by his...
Donna K. Bryant
Apr 25, 2025
BRYANT - Donna Kathryn Bryant, 80, formerly of Summerhill, PA, (Maple Winds Healthcare and Rehabilitation), passed away Friday morning April 25, 2025. Born February 21, 1945, in Coffeyville, Kansas; daughter of Wayne and Wilma (Gaughan) Cornett – Schultz. After the untimely death of her dad in 1949, her mother remarried Robert Schultz, whom she knew as her dad. Preceded in...
Luther S. "Luke" Fiffick
Apr 24, 2025
FIFFICK – Luther S. “Luke,” 80, South Fork, died April 24, 2025. Born September 25, 1944, in Adams Township, son of Andrew B. and Sannie (Myers) Fiffick. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Dian (Wilson) Fiffick, who died June 5, 2002; and brother, Robert.
Survived by daughters, Pamela, wife of Harry Weaver; and Suzanne Brewer; son, Brian, married to Lisa (Morley);...
Robert D. Whiteford
Apr 24, 2025
WHITEFORD – Robert D., 91, Portage, died April 24, 2025, at home surrounded by loving family. Born August 12, 1933, in Spangler, son of William and Angeline (Benden) Whiteford. Preceded in death by parents; beloved wife, Lois (Long) Whiteford, who died September 5, 2021; sisters, Ruth Whiteford, Elva Bardelang, Margaret Bowman, and Gladys Hulton-Shearer; and brothers, Edward, Joseph, Walter, and...