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....
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...
Helen A. Bowman
Apr 23, 2025
BOWMAN – Helen A., 96, Ebensburg, formerly of Salix, died April 23, 2025, at the Villages of Maple Heights. Born October 13, 1928, in Conemaugh Township, daughter of Louis G. Sr. and Elizabeth (Partsch) Harteis. Preceded in death by parents; husband, William Richard Bowman, who died March 1, 2012; daughter, Diana Koval; stepson, Richard Bowman; grandson, Jason Douglas; siblings, Louis...
Philip A. Miller
Apr 20, 2025
MILLER – Philip Anthony, 79, Summerhill, died April 20, 2025, at Maple Winds Care Center. Born September 25, 1945, in Portage; son of Leo and Grace (Skelly) Miller. Preceded in death by parents; and brothers, Richard, Eugene, and Victor. Survived by sister, Mary Grace Sencowski; brothers, Raymond, and James; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Phil worked for Stager’s Salvage Yard and...
Lois J. Woodside
Apr 20, 2025
WOODSIDE – Lois J., 63, Jerome, formerly of New Germany, died April 20, 2025. Born October 19, 1961, in Altoona, daughter of John J. Sr. and Shirley J. (Eger) Van Nest. Preceded in death by parents, husband, James D. Woodside, who died November 25, 2006; brother, John Jr.; and sister, Betty Lynn.
Survived by daughter, Amanda Joy Woodside; sisters, Mary Ann...
James Russell Wilson
Apr 9, 2025
WILSON – Pastor James Russell, 89, Duncansville, went to be with the Lord, April 9, 2025. Born September 23, 1935, in Wilmore, son of George E. and Thelma A. (Seaman) Wilson. Preceded in death by parents; daughter, Rowena Kirk; sisters, Ruth Hazlett, Louise Rusnak, and Thelma “Sue” Gearity; and brothers, George, John, and Robert.
Survived by loving wife, Janet (Emigh) Wilson;...
Barbara J. Tremba
Apr 3, 2025
TREMBA – Barbara J., 75, New Germany, passed away April 3, 2025, at Indiana Regional Medical Center. Born June 30, 1949, in Johnstown, daughter of David L. and Clara Mae (Costlow) Woodside. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Cathy Mae Warren; brother, James Woodside; and son-in-law, Rick Care.
Survived by husband of 45 years, William Tremba Jr, whom she married April...
Veronica A. Novak
Apr 2, 2025
NOVAK – Veronica A., 76, Portage, after a brief battle with brain cancer, passed away peacefully at home April 2, 2025, surrounded by cherished family, and joined the presence of the Lord.
Born October 28, 1948, in Portage; daughter of the late Michael and Veronica (Kwiatkowski) Ocilka.
Survived by loving husband of 50 years, Joe Novak, whom she married October 12, 1974;...
Bridget E. Gruss
Mar 28, 2025
Bridget Gruss, 93, of South Fork, PA, danced her way into Heaven on March 28, 2025, at 10:11 a.m., where she plans to settle the age-old question and alert her children: "Is there really no beer in Heaven?" Born on January 1, 1932, in Cassandra, PA, to the late Francis and Mary (Montgomery) Beck, Bridget was the last of her...
John Sivec Jr.
Mar 26, 2025
SIVEC – John Jr., 77, Salix, died March 26, 2025. Born May 4, 1947, in Windber PA, son of John and Mary Irene (Oshaben) Sivec. Preceded in death by parents; and loving wife of fifty years, Flossie (Hufford), whom he married May 19, 1973.
Survived by two sons, John Sivec III (Amy Russian); and Mark Sivec; his beloved granddaughters, Drew and...
Lanna Jean Kick
Mar 22, 2025
KICK – Lanna Jean, 43, Portage, passed away March 22, 2025. Born October 13, 1981, in Johnstown; daughter of Larry W. Kick and Cynthia L. (Spanogle) Kick-Units. Preceded in death by father, and stepfather, Mario J. Units Sr.
Survived by mother; daughter, Ivy Kick; sisters, Clare (Mike Eckenrode); Crystal (Damian Krisko); and Shannon (Jason Mandichak); and nieces and nephews, Taylor Bohrer,...
Jane M. Webb
Mar 21, 2025
WEBB – Jane M., 89, Mount Hope, went to be with the Lord March 21, 2025, at home. Born November 30, 1935, at the family farm in Mount Hope to Kermit W. and Sara E. (Dunmyer) Gramling. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Foster E. Webb, who died January 29, 2022; and brothers, Myron and Kenneth.
Survived by sons, Paul (Brenda),...
Russell J. Brummert
Mar 19, 2025
BRUMMERT – Russell J., 87, New Germany, passed peacefully with family by his side March 19, 2025. Born May 12, 1937, in Summerhill, son of the late Raymond H. and Viola M. (Boland) Brummert.
Survived by wife of 67 years, Brenda (Grigg); son, Jeffrey (Joan Krug) and children, Michael (Ashley), Brian (Lisa), Craig (Sarah), and Kevin (Samantha); son, Allen (Clara Miller),...
Michael J. Kulback
Mar 19, 2025
KULBACK – Michael Joseph “Mike,” 82, beloved father and grandfather, of South Fork, went to be with his Lord March 19, 2025, at St. Jude’s Haven. Born January 15, 1943, in Johnstown, son of Michael and Anna (Vlasaty) Kulback. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, William F. (Margaret Yestrepsky) and James E. (Helen Wirfel) and nephews, Dino Capretti, and Edward,...
James S. Sobel
Mar 17, 2025
SOBEL – James S., 85, of South Fork, passed away March 17, 2025 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born November 21, 1939 in South Fork, son of John Stanley and Ann (Rindo) Sobel. Preceded in death by parents and infant brother, Adam John.
Survived by siblings, Irene, widow of Ronald Varnish, Marlene (Bruce) Harvey, Marianne (Thomas) Stefanik, Carol (George) Selepack; special...
Jacqueline A. "Jackie" Joll
Mar 11, 2025
JOLL – Jacqueline A. “Jackie,” 79, passed away peacefully March 11, 2025, with loved ones by her side. Born January 5, 1946, in South Fork, daughter of the late Luther D. “Luke” and Josephine (Knese) Joll.
Survived by dear friend, Shirley Olsick and the Olsick family, who helped care for her; friends, JoAnn Mackel, Paula Brummert, and Cookie Harris, and many...
Betty R. Martin
Mar 5, 2025
MARTIN – Betty R., 84, St. Michael, passed away peacefully March 5, 2025, at Windber Hospice. Born September 27, 1940, in Windber, daughter of Joseph F. Martin and Kathryn (Persavage) Martin/Safarik. Preceded in death by parents; former husband, Harry D. Hoffman; daughter, Cathy J. Klucik; and beloved Cocker Spaniel, Bear.
Survived by partner, Charles A. Holland (Blue Knob); children, Harry (Krystal),...
Sophie C. Lester
Feb 26, 2025
LESTER- Sophie Cecelia, 86, formerly of Sidman, died Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Celebration Villa, Lebanon. Born on May 13, 1938, in Johnstown, daughter of Manuela (Huerta) and Anthony Dominguez. Preceded in death by husband, Ronald Glenn Lester, who died April 18, 2014; son, David; her parents; and siblings, Olga Foster, Jay Dominque, Irene Servacek, Flavio Dominguez, and Sally Cross.
Survived...