In the early morning of October 10, 2023 heaven welcomed another angel. Evelyn Louise Wilson who lived in Ebensburg, PA was blessed with a long life of 98 years. She was born Evelyn Fisher on June 6, 1925 in Fifficktown, PA and lived many years in Ehrenfeld. Her parents, the late Joseph (Rybicky) Fisher and Eva (Legal) Fisher emigrated from...
BURIANI – Barry J., 64, South Fork, died October 7, 2023. Born April 30, 1959, in Johnstown, son of the late Pietro and Dorothy (Hody) Buriani. Survived by daughter, Lisa Flowers; stepdaughter, Celina Brewer (Adam); granddaughter, Mackenzie; brother, Peter Buriani; and girlfriend, Kristin Kick. Barry was a graduate of Johnstown Vocational Technical School, class of 1978. He grew up working...
SKLODOWSKI – Stanley W. “Bill,” 81, St. Michael, died October 4, 2023, at home. Born January 13, 1942, in Windber, son of Stanley “Stush” and Mary Elizabeth (Campitell) Sklodowski. Preceded in death by parents; and brother-in-law, Fred Gray. Survived by loving wife of 59 years, Mary Jane (Swelfer) Sklodowski, whom he married August 22, 1964; son, William M., married to...
FOGLE – David Wayne Sr., 56, Johnstown, died October 1, 2023. Born September 16, 1967, in Johnstown, son of Robert Sr. and Ann (Dombrowski) Fogle. Preceded in death by father, brothers, Ronald and Robert Jr.; and stepson, Bryan Kubic Jr. Survived by his mother, Ann; wife, Renee (Greathouse) Fogle; children, Britney, David Jr. (Denae), and Kayla (Scott); stepchildren, Mathew, and...
PLOWS – Jacob R., 29, Sidman, died September 30, 2023. Born December 16, 1993, in Indiana, Pa.; son of Victor “Jake” III and Melissa (Delso) Plows. Preceded in death by grandfathers, Robert Delso and Victor Plows Jr. Survived by parents; fiancée, Elizabeth Blough; children, Olivia, Skylar, and Jordan; stepdaughter, Miyah; brothers, Jarred (Kassandra) and Jeremy (Aubrie); sister, Melody (Connor); nephew,...
BASSETT – Barry L., 80, South Fork, died September 27, 2023, at home, with Pat by his side. Born January 10, 1943, in South Fork, son of William G. Jr. and Norma (Heilman) Bassett. Preceded in death by parents; son, Barry Bassett II and brothers, Richard and Alan. Survived by loving wife, Patricia (Treacy) Bassett; daughter, Patricia, wife of Jerry...
LONG – Phyllis J., 98, Summerhill, died September 26, 2023, at Hollidaysburg Veterans’ Home. Born October 10, 1924, in Gallitzin, the last surviving child of Thomas and Anna Bertha (Cox) Bolan. Preceded in death by parents, husband, John Lawrence Long who died April 29, 2000; sisters, Irene Callahan, Margaret Ferramini, Edna Wright, 5-year-old sisters, Mary and Anastasia Bolan; and brothers,...
RESSLER – Lori Ann, “Snooks,” 63, Wilmore, died September 24, 2023. Born September 3, 1960, in Johnstown, daughter of the late David and Hazel (Edwards) Dysert. Survived by husband, Robert S. Ressler; sons, Ethan Johns, engaged to Emily Harrison; and Seth Johns; stepchildren, John, Melissa, Makesha, Ryan, Robert, and Shawna; brother, David Dysert, married to Roberta (Anderson); sister, Janis, wife...
SHAFFER – Dorothy “Bunny,” 51, South Fork, formerly of Sidman; passed away September 24, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Born March 25, 1972, in Johnstown; daughter of Glenn and Barbara (Ohler) Crum. Preceded in death by her father, whom she adored; and grandparents; Bud and Dorothy (Christner) Ohler. Survived by mother; children, Harley Shaffer (Anna); Chelsey Shaffer (Robert), and...
GALLO – Joseph, 90, South Fork, died September 22, 2023. Born May 26, 1933, in South Fork, the last surviving child of John Sr. and Mary (Pastor) Gallo. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Mary Mills, Agnes Mutch, and Helen Bimle; and brothers, John, Michael, Steve, and Frank Gallo. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Joe was a graduate of...
KIRKSEY – Jesse W., 37, Summerhill, died September 21, 2023. Born August 15, 1986, in Rocky River, Ohio. Preceded in death by grandparents, Ronald Kehn and Elsie Kirksey. Survived by grandparents, Patricia Kehn and Amy and David Gates; mother, Tracy (Kehn) Gates (Todd Litzinger); father, Robert Gates; girlfriend, Alexis Elersic; daughters, Paisley and Piper; siblings, Jaimie, Bobbi (Kaleb), and Zachary...
NADONLEY – Bernice Ann “Blanche,” 88, South Fork, passed away September 13, 2023, at UPMC Presbyterian surrounded by her loving family. Born November 13, 1934, in East Conemaugh-Johnstown, daughter of John and Mary (Rykala) Szwast. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Clemens Donald “Don” Nadonley, who died January 9, 2022; son, Leonard T; grandson, Dennis Mathieson; daughter-in-law, Lori; infant brother,...
SMAY – Betty J., 92, South Fork, passed peacefully September 7, 2023. Born September 8, 1930, in Johnstown, daughter of Onzlow and Rebecca (Kelly) Dunmire-Beba. Preceded in death by parents; stepfather, Otto Beba; husband, Gerald W. Smay, who died September 4, 1994; sisters, Etta Mae Gramling and Lena Maude Dunmire; and brothers, Alfred, Homer, Thomas, John, and Ronald Dunmire. Survived...
SIVEC – Flossie D., 74, Salix, died September 5, 2023. Born November 25, 1948, in South Fork, daughter of Steve and Romona Yvonne “Bonnie” (Hutzell) Sikora. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Clara Sutt; and brothers, Russell and William “Joe” Hufford. Survived by husband of 50 years, John Sivec Jr., whom she married May 19, 1973; sons, John Sivec III...
MONTAG – Mary Agnes, 94, Richland, died peacefully September 4, 2023, surrounded by family members at Good Samaritan Hospital. Born April 21, 1929, daughter of Adolph A. “Dick” and Mary Margaret (Harris) Montag. Preceded in death by parents; infant brother, Adolph Vincent Montag and brother, Bernard W. “Duke” Montag. Survived by brother, Robert James Montag, Sr. Mary was an aunt,...
YOUNG – Janice L., 84, formerly of Summerhill, passed away August 28, 2023. Born August 23, 1939, in Summerhill, daughter of Thomas and Dolores (Tully) Connelly. Preceded in death by parents; husband, John R. Young, who died October 20, 2008; son, John “Sam” Young; son-In-law, Alan Johnson; great granddaughter, Serena Grace; sister, Mary Jo Plummer; and brother, Thomas Connelly. Survived...
SCHRADER – Dianne L., 75, Mount Hope, died August 27, 2023. Born January 9, 1948, in Johnstown, daughter of Glenn E. and Thelma (Glacken) Steele. Preceded in death by parents; son, Raymond D. Schrader; and granddaughter, Shiana Eicher. Survived by husband of 53 years, Raymond W. Schrader, whom she married November 15, 1969; daughter, Karen Eicher (Travis); her beloved grandchildren...
GRESSICK – Janice S., 73, Cresson, went to be with her Lord, August 26, 2023, at home, surrounded by family. Born December 18, 1949, in South Fork; daughter of Joseph and Hilda (Penrod) Burkett. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Victor Gressick, who died February 23, 2017; sisters, Sandra Burkett and Ronda Gramling; and brothers, Frederick and William Burkett. Survived...
PETRUN – John, 66, Ebensburg, died August 23, 2023, at Maple Heights Nursing Home, Ebensburg. Born April 18, 1957, in Brooklyn, New York, son of the late Margaret D. Petrun. Family and friends will be received from 9 a.m. until time of service at 10 a.m. Saturday at Charles O. Dimond Funeral Home, Inc., South Fork, Father Joseph C. Nale,...
McKNIGHT – William A., 73, Beaverdale, died August 15, 2023, at home. Born January 18, 1950, in St. Michael; son of John B. and Elizabeth J. (Waddell) McKnight. Preceded in death by parents; infant brother, Charles; in-laws, Brenda Wilson, Kevin Kroskie, and Christine Kroskie; and nephew, Ernest Wilson. Survived by wife of 51 years, Rose M. (Kroskie); daughter, Tracy Chilcote...