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Deborah J. Reese

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

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

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

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.

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...

Jesse L. Miller

Jesse L. Miller

Mar 2, 2024

MILLER – Jesse L., 31, Sidman, died March 2, 2024. Born January 23, 1993, in Johnstown, son of James C. Miller Sr. and Martha (Everhart) Miller – Lucas. Preceded in death by father, James C. Miller Sr.; brother, Jeremy T. Miller; and cousins, Denver, Shawn, and Justin Miller, Adam Sliko, Nate Hand, Kerri Lynn Wilkinson, and Stacie Everhart. 

Survived by mother,...

Thelma F. Smay

Thelma F. Smay

Feb 28, 2024

SMAY – Thelma F., 93, St. Michael, died peacefully February 28, 2024, at Forest Hills Personal Care Home surrounded by loving family.  Born January 1, 1931, in Sidman, daughter of Elmer E. and Lottie (Miller) Johnson.  

Preceded in death by parents; husband, Richard A. “Yogi Bear” Smay, who died April 15, 2017; infant daughter, Shirley; grandson, Anthony Smay; sister, Dorothy...

Mary Jane Knisel

Mary Jane Knisel

Feb 27, 2024

KNISEL – Mary Jane, 90, New Germany, passed peacefully February 27, 2024, at home, surrounded by loving family.  Born November 21, 1933, in Summerhill, the daughter of Edward L. and Regina Mary (Bodenschatz) Werfel. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Walter J. Knisel, who died April 4, 2022; infant twin daughters, Mary Jean and Mary Joan; sisters, Violet Templeton and...

Bernard V. Grattan

Bernard V. Grattan

Feb 26, 2024

GRATTAN – Bernard V., 80, Johnstown, passed away February 26, 2024. Born February 14, 1944, in Johnstown. Son of Bernard T. and Mary Louise (O’Neill) Grattan. Preceded in death by parents; and brother, David T. Grattan. 

Survived by sister, Margaret M. Roddy (Joseph); uncle, Thomas O’Neill; niece, Veronica Neubaum (Eric); nephew, Joseph Roddy; great niece, Aurora; and great nephews, William and...

Linda C. Costlow

Linda C. Costlow

Feb 20, 2024

COSTLOW – Linda Catherine (Paxton), 60, Johnstown, died February 20, 2024. Born January 1, 1964, in Johnstown, daughter of Donald Irvin Sr. and Amehlia Cora (Gaunt) Paxton. Preceded in death by parents, husband, David A. Costlow, who died June 11, 2023; and sister, Mary Elia, who died February 9, 2024.

Survived by son, James Warner and partner, Nathan Schlusser; her stepchildren, Melody Steele,...

Nancy A. Standley

Nancy A. Standley

Feb 16, 2024

STANDLEY - Nancy A., 92, Laurel View Village, Davidsville, Pennsylvania, died February 16, 2024.  Born April 14, 1931, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, daughter of William and Priscilla (Wilkins) Owen.  Preceded in death by parents; and husband, Lester W. Standley. 

Survived by sons, Bruce (Nadine) Standley, Summerhill, Pennsylvania; and Brian (Katie) Standley, London, U.K.; grandchildren, Owen, Nora (Philip) Conway, Evan, Edgar, and Otis;...

Gail I. Johns

Gail I. Johns

Feb 16, 2024

JOHNS – Gail I. (Weaver), 86, Mt. Hope, died peacefully February 16, 2024, at home with her family by her side. Born August 5, 1937, in Adams Township, daughter of Edward E. and Beatrice (Reighard) Weaver. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Harold B. “Fuzz” Johns, who died March 27, 2002; infant son, Kerry Lynn, who died June 4, 1965;...

Raymond Donald Boley

Raymond Donald Boley

Feb 11, 2024

Funeral can be viewed live on our Facebook page beginning around 10:50 a.m. Friday at this link https://www.facebook.com/dimondfuneralhome 

BOLEY – Raymond Donald, 60, New Germany; our special angel went to be with Jesus, February 11, 2024. Born March 25, 1963, in Washington, Pennsylvania; son of Donald and Edith (Crocefoglia) Boley. Survived by parents; siblings, Michael (Anne), David (Lori), Kristine Aiken (Brian),...

Joanne M. Thomas

Joanne M. Thomas

Feb 9, 2024

THOMAS – Joanne M., 82, Sidman, passed peacefully February 9, 2024, surrounded by family. Born July 11, 1941, in Windber, daughter of Peter R. and Anna P. (Stupic) Ladika. Preceded in death by parents; and brother, James. 

Survived by husband of 63 years, Ronald G. Thomas, whom she married April 23, 1960; children, Tracy (Martin Yakicic), Rodger (Deborah Petkosh), Patti (Ronald...

Regis E. Endler

Regis E. Endler

Feb 8, 2024

ENDLER, Regis E., 87, Johnstown, died February 8, 2024, at home. Born April 24, 1936, in Ehrenfeld, son of Reuben L. and Catherine "Sis" (Burger) Endler. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Joanne N. (Oswalt) Endler, who died March 10, 1985; and son-in-law, Mike Savlan. 

Survived by children, Douglas (Francine Gacka), Duncansville; Donna Savlan (Joseph Rowinski), Mineral Point; and Daniel (Colleen...

Glenn Alexander

Glenn Alexander

Feb 3, 2024

ALEXANDER – Glenn, 95, Summerhill, longtime resident of Mineral Point; went to be with the Lord, February 3, 2024.

Born June 25, 1928, in Mineral Point, son of Ralph and Bertha (Ford) Alexander. Preceded in death by parents; beloved wife of 71 years, Agnes (Lynch), who died December 4, 2020; sons, John and Charles; grandson, Scott Brewer; sister, Hazel Jones; brother,...

Thomas D. Grosik, Sr.

Thomas D. Grosik, Sr.

Jan 22, 2024

GROSIK – Thomas D. Sr. “Pap,” 79, South Fork, died January 22, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born August 15, 1944, in Vintondale, son of John G. “Red” and Anna (Dulashaw) Grosik. Preceded in death by parents; beloved wife, Karen A. (Hajzus) Grosik, who died July 24, 2005; and son-in-law, Sam Cobaugh.

Survived by children, Thomas Jr. (Laurie Coughenour); Ann...

Douglas Paul Jones

Douglas Paul Jones

Jan 19, 2024

JONES – Douglas Paul, 50, South Fork, died at Conemaugh Hospital January 19, 2024, with his wife by his side. Born September 17, 1973, in Johnstown; son of Russell and Susan (Reighard) Jones.

Preceded in death by grandparents, Willard Jones; and Ralph and Hope (Ryan) Reighard; and mother-in-law, Sonja (Abram) McGregor.

Survived by his high school sweetheart, Heather (McGregor) Jones, whom he...

Donald L. Edwards

Donald L. Edwards

Jan 18, 2024

EDWARDS – Donald L., 43, South Fork, died at Conemaugh Hospital January 18, 2024, surrounded by family. Born February 18, 1980, in Johnstown; son of Bonnie (Weaver) Edwards and the late Lewis Edwards Jr.

Survived by mother, with whom he resided; sister, Lisa Edwards and her dog, Mocha; dear friend, Heidi Oswalt; and beloved dogs, Star and Bella. Graduate of Greater...

Michael J. Cannonie Jr.

Michael J. Cannonie Jr.

Jan 16, 2024

CANNONIE – Michael James “Mike,” 70, Johnstown, formerly of South Fork, passed away January 16, 2024, at home. Born April 9, 1953, in Johnstown, son of Michael James Cannonie Sr. and Helen (Conley) Homza. Preceded in death by parents; stepfather, Joseph Homza; infant brother, Robert (Bobby) Homza; and sister, Traila Graffius.

Survived by loving wife of 52 years, Joyce Ann...

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