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Margaret F. Brunnet
Aug 6, 2022
BRUNNET – Margaret F., 88, McLean, Virginia; formerly of Sidman, went to be with the Lord August 6, 2022. Born June 8, 1934, in Croyle Township, daughter of William H. and Dorothy E. (Bodenschatz) Haddon. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Andrew “Abe Lincoln” Brunnet, who died, April 27, 1995; sisters, Gertrude Coleman-Wirfel, Ruth Bunn, and Dorothy Neff; and brothers,...
Colonel David Lee Sims
Aug 5, 2022
SIMS - Colonel David Lee, US Army (Ret) of Lakeland, Florida, passed away on August 5, 2022 at the age of 74, surrounded by his family. David was born on January 30, 1948 in Norfolk, Virginia to Jackson David Sims and Margie Mae (Eubank) Sims. Born into a military family, David had a deep sense of patriotism and public service...
Corey A. Yatsky Jr.
Aug 4, 2022
YATSKY – Corey A. Jr., 21, South Fork, died as the result of a motorcycle accident August 4, 2022. Born February 22, 2001, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by maternal grandfather, William Burkett Sr.; uncle, Shawn Yatsky; cousin, Stephanie, and two miscarried babies. Survived by parents, Corey A. Yatsky Sr. (Amanda); Jennifer L. (née Burkett) Yatsky (Todd); paternal grandparents, Theresa...
George Colton
Jul 27, 2022
COLTON – George, 94, South Fork, died July 27, 2022, at Forest Hills Personal Care Home, Sidman. Born January 4, 1928, in Morann, Clearfield County, son of Harry and Nellie (Stecnitz) Colton. Preceded in death by parents; stepfather, Phillip Concel; sisters, Mary Kolarawski, Kathryn Rindo, Ann Bulvin, and Margaret Bowen; and brothers, John, Andrew, and Michael Colton. Survived by loving...
Gary J. Miller
Jul 25, 2022
MILLER – Gary J., 78, Sidman, died July 25, 2022, at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh. Born January 16, 1944, in Salix, son of Joseph J. and Lola (Hoffman) Miller. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Charlotte L. (Black) Miller, who died November 26, 2014; infant daughter, Kimberly Ann; sisters, Violet, Diane, and Arlene; and brothers, Duane and Jackie. Survived by son,...
Edward Pope Mackel
Jul 19, 2022
MACKEL – Edward Pope, 97, South Fork, died July 19, 2022, at Westmont Woods. Born July 10, 1925, in Johnstown, son of Byrl and Annetta (Thomas) Mackel. Preceded in death by parents; wife Eleanor J. (Navatsyk), who died February 12, 2009; daughter, Martina Sanderson; sister, Verdene Hancock; and brothers, Devon, Howard, and Arthur. Survived by children, JoAnn Mackel, Flinton; MaDonna,...
Thomas C. Snyder
Jul 19, 2022
SNYDER - Thomas C., age 82, of Tamarac, FL, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 after a short illness. Born in Summerhill, PA, the third child of Harry and Gladys Snyder, Tom graduated from high school in Johnstown, PA before entering into the Air Force, where he served for four years, stationed in Nevada before being honorably discharged in...
Margaret S. Spodnik
Jul 19, 2022
SPODNIK – Margaret Sophie, 93, formerly of South Fork, died peacefully July 19, 2022, at Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg. Born February 28, 1929, in South Fork, the last surviving child of John Sr. and Mary (Yurechko) Sikora. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Leo William Spodnik, who died December 8, 2020; sisters, Helen Vann, Mary Ritacco, Katherine Golda, and Anna...
Michael G. Blazosky
Jul 19, 2022
BLAZOSKY - Michael G. “Boz” or “Chief,” 88, St. Michael, passed away July 19, 2022. Born March 24, 1934, in Windber, son of Michael Jr. and Mary (Chinchar) Blazosky. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Ann Marie (Glovany) Blazosky; son, Mark Michael Blazosky; grandson, Michael Alberto Diaz; and son-in-law, Dr. Carlos A. Diaz. Survived by children, Susan Blazosky, St. Michael;...
David Meade Peck
Jul 6, 2022
PECK – David Meade, 76, Warren, Pennsylvania; died July 6, 2022, at Warren Manor. Born February 25, 1946, in Johnstown, son of William H. II and Ruth Joy (Weaver) Peck. Preceded in death by parents; and sister-in-law, Anna Mae (Graham) Peck. Survived by wife, Patricia L. (Eldridge) Peck, Warren; son, David William Peck, Erie; stepchildren, Jeff (Kathy) Dickey, Warren; and...
Matthew T. Bracken
Jun 13, 2022
BRACKEN – Matthew T., 51, Johnstown, died June 13, 2022, at home. Born September 19, 1970, in Johnstown, son of Deborah (Shope) and the late Thomas V. Bracken. Survived by mother, Summerhill; wife Michelle (Fink) Bracken, Johnstown, daughter, Kayla Bracken, Australia; sister, Jamie (Robert) Heinrich, Summerhill; step daughter, Ashleigh (Bryan) Spradlin, Roanoke, Virginia; step son, Michael Fink, Roanoke, Virginia; aunts...
Joyce Ann Brandon
Jun 13, 2022
BRANDON – Joyce Ann (Jones), 74, South Fork, died June 13, 2022 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born November 4, 1947, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Malver C. and Fern M. (Walker) Jones. Survived by beloved husband, Todd Brandon, South Fork; sons, Brian Jones and his wife, Mary Ellen, Pittsburgh; and Christian Jones and his wife, Kerry, Johnstown; grandsons,...
Carl B. Wyandt
Jun 12, 2022
WYANDT – Carl B., 74, South Fork, died June 12, 2022, at home. Born January 30, 1948, in Akron, Ohio; son of George and Veronica (Weneck) Wyandt. Preceded in death by parents; and beloved wife, Mary Louise B. (Mihalich) Wyandt, who died January 21, 2021. Survived by daughter, Marlena, wife of Albert Montagna, Elkridge, Maryland; cherished grandchildren, Ali and Sawyer,...
Merlin A. "Milo" Elderkin
Jun 11, 2022
ELDERKIN – Merlin A. “Milo,” 37, South Fork, died June 11, 2022, following a tragic motorcycle accident. Born January 30, 1985, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by father, Eugene Elderkin. Survived by fiancée, Kaylee Ann Berkebile; children, Dylin, Arabelle, Athena, Xavier, Kaylie, and Niko; mother, Jean M., wife of William Sauro; sister, Penny Parks, Colorado; and brother, Clinton (Katie) Elderkin,...
Joel B. Green
Jun 7, 2022
GREEN – Joel B., 53, Johnstown, passed June 7, 2022. In Cape May, New Jersey. Born June 24, 1968, in Saginaw, Michigan; son of Russell B. and Candace M. (Dolan) Green. Preceded in death by parents; aunts and uncles, Marilyn (Green) and Alfred Jankowski, James Dolan, Samuel and Barbara Dolan, and Thomas Dolan, and Kathy (Wepler) Green. Survived by aunts,...
Holly Sue Murvine
Jun 7, 2022
MURVINE – Holly Sue, 45, Johnstown, died June 7, 2022 at UPMC Shadyside, following treatment for brain cancer. Born December 10, 1976, in Indiana, daughter of Joy (Johns) Silvis. Preceded in death by mother, grandfather, George Johns, uncle, Wade Johns, and cousin, Jackie. Survived by husband, Christopher C. Murvine; sons, Cody and Michael; sister, Melissa Winters; brother, Harlan Silvis Jr.;...
Margaret Hope Dipko
Jun 6, 2022
DIPKO – Margaret Hope, 88, St. Michael, Pennsylvania; died June 6, 2022, at Country Manor Living, Jerome, Pennsylvania. Born July 9, 1933, in Windber, Pennsylvania; daughter of Joseph and Virginia Pearl (Morgart) Dipko. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Eugene B. Matthews; sister, Virginia Williams; and brother, Joseph Dipko. She is survived her sister-in-law, Lori Dipko and numerous beloved nieces...
Paul J. Kundrod
Jun 6, 2022
KUNDROD – Paul J., 88, Sidman, loving Husband, Father, Pap and Great Grandpap, died June 6, 2022, at Memorial Medical Center. Born April 26, 1934, in St. Michael, son of Michael Sr. and Mary (Petrunak) Kundrod. Preceded in death by parents; grandson, Jacob Scott Kundrod; and brothers, Michael and Donald. Survived by loving wife of 61 years, Clare (Bopp) Kundrod,...
Mark A. Bopp
Jun 4, 2022
BOPP – Mark Allan, 40, Mineral Point, died June 4, 2022, at home. Born March 8, 1982, in Johnstown, son of Debra “Debbie” Lynn Bopp. Preceded in death by infant brother, Leo Charles, grandmother, Sarah L. Dukery; and uncle, Ken Bopp. Survived by mother; sister, Steffanie “Buffy,” wife of Robert Silvis; beloved niece, Chloe Silvis; grandfather, Leo Bopp; uncles, Joe,...
Carol Louise McIntire
May 29, 2022
McINTIRE - Carol Louise (née Durkot), passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022, in West Bloomfield, Michigan; surrounded by her loving family. Born March 15, 1937, in Johnstown, daughter of George and Virginia (née Brewer) Durkot. Preceded in death parents; husband of sixty-one years, John McIntire; sister, Anna Jean “Jeanie” Koss; nephew, Andrew Koss; and son-in-law, James Wright. Survived by daughters,...
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