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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...
Theodore W. Znidarsic
May 5, 2026
ZNIDARSIC – Theodore W. “Ted,” 60, South Fork, died May 5, 2026. Born August 5, 1965, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by parents, William and Veronica A. (Kulic) Znidarsic; and brother, William R. Znidarsic.
Survived by brother, Mark Znidarsic; sister, Veronica, wife of Douglas Stump; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Ted dedicated much of his career to working as a motorcycle mechanic...
Pamela A. Valko
May 3, 2026
VALKO – Pamela Annette, 79, South Fork, died May 3, 2026. Born March 6, 1947, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by parents, Clark B. “Dick” and Helen E. (Wicks) Lydic; and sisters, Marcia Benden and Marilyn Hooker.
Survived by husband of 59 years, William Valko Sr., whom she married March 11, 1967; sons, William Jr.; Matthew, married to Lisa (Matlin); and...
Deborah M. Kauffman
Apr 29, 2026
KAUFFMAN – Deborah M. “Debbie,” 75, Salix, died April 29, 2026. Born May 5, 1950, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by mother, Mary (Sulik) Skrout; aunt and uncle, Helen and Michael Sulik, and grandmother, Ann Sulik, all who helped raise her.
Survived by loving husband of 57 years, Ronald Kauffman, whom she married June 22, 1968; daughters, Nicole Kauffman-Lomakin, wife of Tony...
Ann C. Carosi
Apr 25, 2026
CAROSI – Ann C. “Anna,” 93, formerly of Salix; died April 25, 2026. Born November 11, 1932, in Jenners, Somerset County.
Preceded in death by parents, John L. and Anna (Mriglud) Straka; husband, Italo J., who died, June 16, 1996; sons, Frank and Italo Jr. “Bucky;” infant siblings, Mary Ann, William, James; brothers, John, Joe, and Ben; and sister, Louise Lintz.
Survived...
Valeria Sue Thomas
Apr 21, 2026
THOMAS – Valeria Sue, 73, Sidman, died April 21, 2026. Born December 20, 1952, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by parents, John E. “Frog” and Reba K. (Gramling) Theys; husband, Timothy G. Thomas, who died January 7, 2006; and brother, Terry.
Survived by son, Travis (Stacey Kring); granddaughters, Makenzie and Felicity; companion, Glenn Katrancha; siblings, Robert, Linda McCormick, Darlene Lamason, and...
Frances L. White
Apr 17, 2026
WHITE - Frances L. “Fran,” 83, Jeannette; formerly of Summerhill, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 17, 2026. She was born June 15, 1942, in Windber. Preceded in death by parents, Steve J. and Louise M. (Masserio) Smiach; and beloved husband, Leon K. White, who died January 26, 2000.
Survived by children, Leeanne (Erik) Hallquist, Middleton, Wisconsin; and Mark (Rebecca) White,...
Marjorie L. Hagerich
Apr 4, 2026
HAGERICH – Marjorie L., 77, New Germany, passed away April 4, 2026. Born April 6, 1948, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by parents, Melvin B. and Betty (Otto) Davis; sister, Ruth Davis; and stepson, Chad E. Hagerich.
Survived by husband of 43 years, Blaine G. Hagerich, whom she married May 24, 1982; daughter, Dona Dukery; stepson, Kirk Hagerich (Carlene); grandson, Scott...
Raymond L. Kostyk
Apr 3, 2026
KOSTYK – Raymond L., 63, South Fork, went to be with the Lord on Good Friday April 3, 2026. Born September 3, 1962, in Johnstown, son of the late Joseph and Connie R. (Huff) Kostyk.
Survived by brother, Joseph, married to Andrea (Carosi); sisters, Georgetta, wife of William Costlow; Alice, wife of Dave Sobleskie; and Connie, wife of Brian Garman; best...
Diane B. Krempasky
Apr 1, 2026
KREMPASKY – Diane, 81, Portage, passed April 1, 2026. Born February 16, 1945, in Summerhill, daughter of Felix and Isabelle (Schrift) Bopp. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Phyllis Straple and Maxine Robinson-Hupp; and brothers, Cecil and Ronald Bopp.
Survived by husband, William Krempasky; son, Jeff Krempasky; sister, Annette Krise; and numerous nieces.
Diane was a graduate of Forest Hills High School....
Joanne E. Miller
Mar 23, 2026
MILLER – Joanne E., 86, Portage, passed away March 23, 2026. Born July 17, 1939, in Latrobe. Preceded in death by parents, Ernest K. and Mary K. (Baum) Voigt; and brother, Ernest Voigt.
Survived by children, Lawton (Beverly Beers), Allan (Christi Maxwell), and Jessica Greathouse; grandchildren, Anna Serenko (Josh), Lawton Jr. “L.J.,” Cheyenne Miller (Dylan), Andrew Conrad, Lita Miller, Clayton Chambers,...
Margaret F. Hancock
Mar 22, 2026
HANCOCK – Margaret F. “Peanuts,” 81, New Germany, died March 22, 2026. Born January 28, 1945, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by parents, Joseph M. and Rosella (McConeghy) Wilkinson; and husband, Gerald David Hancock, who died May 5, 2005.
Survived by her beloved dog, Holly; and dear friends, Barb and Leroy Smith and their family.
Graduate of Triangle Area High School, class...
Germaine Yeager
Mar 13, 2026
YEAGER - Germaine "Gerry,” 83, South Fork, has rejoined loved ones, passing Friday March 13, 2026, at Windber Hospice. Born July 30, 1942, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by parents, Bert and Helen (Humbert) Roberts; husband, Gary Yeager; brothers, Larry Roberts (Connie) and Dick Roberts; sisters, Doris Lasko and Barbara Kosco (John); mother and father-In-law, Milford and Romayne Yeager; and...
Ronald C. May
Mar 12, 2026
MAY – Ronald C., 90, Johnstown, died March 12, 2026. Born November 4, 1935, in Lloydell. Preceded in death by parents, Chester E. and Jean (Burns) May; brother, Gary A. May, and sister, LaVonne L. “Bonnie” Learn.
Survived by wife, Colleen (Coughhenour) May; children, Deborah (James), Ron Jr. (Edith), Gary (Jeannie), Tim (Kathy), Darlene (Jason); step-children, Tacy, Tisha (Henry), and Clete...
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