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Joseph Knisel
May 23, 2026
KNISEL – Joseph, 69, Houston, Texas; formerly of New Germany, went from us unexpectedly, on Saturday May 23, 2026. Born June 1, 1956. Preceded in death by parents, Walter J. and Mary Jane (Werfel) Knisel; infant twin sisters, Mary Joan and Mary Jean; and brother Ronald Knisel.
Survived by sisters, Mary Ann Adams, Rose Marie Penatzer, Karen Beyer, and Rita Mason;...
Paul E. Graffius Jr.
Aug 6, 2026
GRAFFIUS – Paul E. Jr. “Bud,” 58, Mineral Point, died August 6, 2026. Born September 4, 1967, in Colver.
Survived by parents, Paul E. Sr. and Barbara (Mickey) Graffius; brothers, Jason H. Graffius (Virginia Roles); and Bert M. Graffius (Danielle Berkebile); former wife, Cindy Kalfas: and nieces and nephews, Brittany L. Sloan (Robert Paul III), Courtney L. Chapa, Tiffany J. Graffius,...
Delores J. Kostan
Aug 5, 2026
KOSTAN - Delores Jean “Dee” (Bartko), 89, South Fork, died August 5, 2026. Born March 24, 1937, in St. Michael, daughter of the late John Sr. and Nellie (Smith) Bartko.
Preceded in death by husband, William S. “Bill” Kostan, who died June 23, 2023; sister, Ann Driscoll, and brother, John Jr.
Survived by children, Deborah; Jeffrey “Butch,” married Michelle (Wolfhope); Rebecca, married...
John A. Sacerino
Aug 4, 2026
SACERINO – John A., 85, Sidman, went to be with the Lord August 4, 2026. Ever the optimist, John lived with multiple myeloma for 12 years, facing each challenge with resilience.
Born January 18, 1941, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by parents, Dominick S. and Virginia E. (Fronzoli) Sacerino.
Survived by loving wife of 54 years, Barbara (Simmons) Sacerino, whom he married...
M. Agatha Markum
Aug 2, 2026
MARKUM – M. Agatha “Aggie,” 93, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord, August 2, 2026. Born November 2, 1932, in Summerhill. Preceded in death by parents, Louis M. and Mary G. (Wirfel) Weinzierl; husband, Robert J. Markum, who died October 26, 2014; sisters, Millie Weinzierl, Louise Bodenschatz, and Grace Lane; and brothers, Leonard and Gerald Weinzierl.
Survived by children, Denise,...
Scott L. Blough
Jul 17, 2026
BLOUGH – Scott L., 55, Dunlo, died July 17, 2026. Born December 16, 1970, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by parents, Gary and Thelma (Leforte) Blough; and brother, Dale Blough.
Survived by wife of 18 years, Jess R. (Wadsworth) Blough, whom he married October 13, 2007; brothers, Jamie Blough Sr. and Gary Blough; sisters-in-law, Laura Kemp and Tonya Miller (Rusty); and...
David J. Ream
Jul 9, 2026
REAM – David J., 62, Mahaffey, formerly of Salix, died July 9, 2026. Born December 30, 1963, in Johnstown; son of the late Ronald J. Ream and Sara “Sally” Lucille (Ellenberger) Ream-Boring.
Survived by loving wife, Julie (Andersen) Ream; children, Ashley Ream, Zak Ream (Rina), Nicholas Ream, Dillon Heming (McKenzee), and Zachary Heming (Cierra); grandchildren, Frankie and Cassian; sister, Cynthia Horrell...
Mary Jo Andrykovitch
Jul 3, 2026
ANDRYKOVITCH - Mary Jo, 94, Bethel Park, formerly of Sidman, passed peacefully to be with the Lord on July 3, 2026. Born July 7, 1931, in Beaverdale. Preceded in death by parents, John and Mary M. (Krupa) Andrykovitch; brother, Albert "Buddy" Andrykovitch; sister, Dolores "Dillie" Mucko; and brother-in-law, Joseph T. "Guzda" Mucko Jr.
Survived by niece, Dianne (Greg) Falvo; nephews, David...
Rita G. Barber
Jun 27, 2026
BARBER – Rita G., 94, South Fork, died June 27, 2026. Born May 6, 1932, in South Fork. Preceded in death by parents, William S. and Verna M. (Baird) Watts; husband, Eugene M. Barber, who died June 30, 2001; infant daughter, Missy; sisters, Annalynn Dupas and Beatrice Buscaglia; and brothers, Paul and Wm. Boyd Watts.
Survived by daughters, Robin McKenrick (Joseph);...
William J. Brence
Jun 16, 2026
BRENCE – William. J. “Bill,” 66, Wilmore, died June 16, 2026 at Windber Hospice surrounded by his loving family. Born January 12, 1960, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by father, Karl J. Brence.
Survived by mother, Anna Marie (Kozar) Brence; loving wife, Maureen M. (Shultz) Brence, whom he met in May 1979 and married on June 19, 1982; daughter, Amy Bell...
Mary Ann Welcher
Jun 8, 2026
WELCHER – Mary Ann “Anna”, 76, Meyersdale, it is with deep sorrow that we announce her passing on June 8, 2026. She touched many lives with her stories, cooking, crocheting and kindness. Born December 2, 1949, in Summerhill Township. Preceded in death by parents, Blair E. and Martha Wroxanna “Wroxie” (Bowser) Skelly; her sons, Raymond and Charles Skelly; her sisters,...
Stacy Lynn Snowball
Jun 3, 2026
SNOWBALL - Stacy Lynn, 55, Elton, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2026, at Windber Hospice after a short but valiant fight against cancer. Born January 27, 1971, in Johnstown; preceded in death by her father, Barry Snowball.
She is survived by her mother, Marsha Costlow-Snowball (James Neri), sister, Cortney Langerholc (Wayne), daughters, Brittnie Piemonte, Alexis Panick, and Madison Snowball; and...
Colleen R. May
Jun 3, 2026
MAY – Colleen R. (Coughenour), 77, Johnstown, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2026, with her loving family by her side. Born September 23, 1948 in Somerset, PA, daughter of Melvin Ray and June Elizabeth (Peck) Coughenour. Preceded in death by parents; beloved husband, Ronald C., who passed away March 12, 2026, brother-in-law, Gary A. May; and sister-in-law, LaVonne L....
Glenn B. Wirfel
May 28, 2026
WIRFEL – Glenn B., 70, New Germany, died May 28, 2026, at home surrounded by family. Born May 19, 1956, in New Germany. Preceded in death by parents, James A. and Catherine (Aliquo) Wirfel; stepmother, Gertrude (Haddon) Coleman – Wirfel; infant granddaughter, Baylee Miller; infant sister, Susan; sister, Theresa Bunk; brothers, James and Frank; and in-laws, Steve and Mae (Bertram)...
Sharon L. Lupton
May 26, 2026
LUPTON – Sharon L., 79, Windber, formerly of Ehrenfeld; died May 26, 2026. Born January 6, 1947, in Ehrenfeld. Preceded in death by parents, John J. and Marie M. (Bopp) Lazration; husband, Charles E. “Pork” Lupton Sr., who died February 8, 2001; and brothers, Frank and John Lazration.
Survived by children, Jean Steberger (Francis); Charles Jr. “Chuck” (Wendy Litko); Robert (Tammy...
Robert R. Miller
May 20, 2026
MILLER – Robert R., 88, South Fork, went to be with the Lord May 20, 2026. Born April 8, 1938, in Croyle Township. Preceded in death by parents, William Ray and Florence (Gay) Miller; beloved wife, Elizabeth E. “Betty” (Baumgardner) Miller, who died October 17, 2016; brother, Donald Miller; and son-in-law, Howard Penrod.
Survived by children, Donna Penrod; Douglas, married to...
Sandra K. Stigers
May 20, 2026
STIGERS – Sandi K., 77, Sidman, went to be with the Lord May 20, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born Sept. 8, 1948, in Windber; daughter of Howard G. and Evelyn A. (Schaffer) Miller. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Lynn D. “Pepa” Stigers, who died July 13, 2015; sisters, Phoebe Gordon, Romayne Yeager, Barbara Kaufman, Dorothy Emerick, Joan...
Anthony Christ
May 17, 2026
CHRIST - Anthony "Tony,” 68, St. Michael, passed away May 17, 2026. Born December 10, 1957. Preceded in death by parents, Melvin "Tom" and Josephine (Shuman) Christ; brother David, nephew David Jr., and brothers-in-law David Hendrickson, Mark Litzinger, and Richard Litzinger.
Survived by loving wife of 49 years, Rose Marie (Litzinger) Christ; son Anthony "Tony," married to Melissa (Schrader); daughters, Jamie...
Sandra M. Georg
May 17, 2026
GEORG - Sandra “Sandy,” 66, of Summerhill, PA passed into the loving arms of Jesus, her Savior on Sunday, May 17, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved so deeply; her devoted husband, Lee, her five cherished children, daughters-in-laws and two sisters.
Born to Elio and Beatrice (Vettori) Lucci on October 29, 1959. Sandy lived a life defined by two unwavering...
Leroy J. Smith
May 13, 2026
SMITH – Leroy Joseph, 82, New Germany, died May 13, 2026. Born June 10, 1943, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by parents, Clement and Grace (Maus) Smith; in-laws, John and Mildred (Fern) Stefanik; sister-in-law, Pattie (Criste) Smith, brother-in-law, Charlie Lamer; infant nephew, Stacy Smith; and “Harley buddy,” Hank O’Yaski.
Survived by wife of 61 years, Barbara (Stefanik) Smith, whom he married...
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