Pete Parisi
Jun 8, 2023
PARISI – Peter J., 73, Beaverdale, died June 8, 2023. Born July 26, 1949, in Johnstown, son of the late Pio “Pete” and Violet V. (Cusimano) Parisi. Preceded in death by parents; granddaughter, Abigail Stiffler; and sister, Emma Diaz. Survived by daughter, Christina Stiffler; son, Peter M. (Angela); beloved grandchildren, Madalynn and Maria Stiffler; and William and Isabelle Parisi; brother,...
Robert J. Slanoc
Jun 7, 2023
SLANOC (SLONAC) Robert J. “Zut,” 82, Twinsburg, Ohio; formerly of St. Michael, passed away June 7, 2023. Born August 25, 1940, in Windber, son of Martin and Anna (Peretin) Slanoc. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Karen Sue (Badar), who died March 10, 2023; sisters, Margaret Garanich (Art), Barbara Graves (Bill), Dianne Summers, Nancy Sorrell; and brother, Steve. Survived by...
Justin L. Killinger
Jun 2, 2023
KILLINGER – Justin L., 44, South Fork, died June 2, 2023, at Conemaugh Hospital. Born October 27, 1978, in Johnstown. Survived by parents, Bill and Liz (Anderson) Killinger; soulmate, Lisa Kanuch; son, Bryce; daughter, Shayla; brothers, Josh (Tara); and Chris (Amanda); numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and dog, Jake. His pride truly beamed from his face and heart when he...
Fred Gray
May 27, 2023
GRAY – Fred W., 85, Portage, was called to come home by our Lord on May 27, 2023. He passed peacefully at home surrounded by family. Born December 31, 1937, in St. Michael, the last surviving child of Fred E. and Kathryn (Allmond) Gray. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Willard (Frances) Hicks; sister, Twila (Blair) Ritchey; and nephew, Terry...
Ruth G. Louder
May 21, 2023
LOUDER – Ruth Grace, 84, South Fork, went to be with her Lord May 21, 2023. Born October 21, 1938, in South Fork, daughter of Glenn and Mary Jane (Fleck) Frazer. Preceded in death by parents; and brothers, William, Dr. Richard, and Paul Frazer. Survived by husband of 64 years, Raymond “Chuck” Louder, whom she married September 13, 1958; children,...
Helen D. Petkosh
May 19, 2023
PETKOSH – Helen, 95, Sidman, died May 19, 2023, at Rose of Sharon Home. Born May 28, 1927, in Wilbur, Pennsylvania; daughter of John and Elizabeth (Kuzma) Hancharik. Preceded in death by parents; husband, George J. Petkosh Jr., who died June 2, 1999; grandson, Nathan Bosic; sisters, Elizabeth, Ann, Pauline, and Verna; and brothers, John, Joe, Mike, George, and Andrew....
David Harr
May 18, 2023
HARR – David, 58, Johnstown, died May 18, 2023, at Conemaugh Hospital. Born March 27, 1965, in Johnstown, son of Lida (Fresch) and the late Cletus “Del” Harr. Survived by mother, Lida Harr; fiancée, Terri Zeris; Terri’s sons, Brian Williams (Keri); and Paul Zeris (Tabitha); Terri’s grandchildren, Layla, Nevaeh, Nathan, Anthony, Lilyana, and Jordan; brothers, James and John Harr; sister,...
Cecil G. Bopp
May 18, 2023
BOPP- Cecil G., 88, Endeavor, formerly of Summerhill, died May 18, 2023. Born April 23, 1935, in Summerhill, son of Felix and Isabelle (Schrift) Bopp. Preceded in death by parents; and sisters, Phyllis Straple and Maxine Robinson-Hupp. Survived by brother, Ronald Bopp (Jean); sisters, Annette Krise; and Diane Krempasky (William); numerous nieces and nephews; and adopted “mountain kids,” Curtis and...
Dale R. Wadsworth
May 4, 2023
WADSWORTH – Dale R., 75, St. Michael; died May 4, 2023, at home surrounded by her beloved family. Born November 7, 1947, in Johnstown; daughter of John J. and Anna (Murvine) Makins. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Theodore “Ted” Wadsworth, who died, November 29, 2002; infant son, Charles “Chucky” Bailey; sister, Beverly “Bev” Reighard; brothers, Christopher “Allen” and John...
Estella Grace Jones
Apr 30, 2023
JONES – Estella Grace, 99, Hooversville, went to be with the Lord April 30, 2023, at Windber Hospice. Born March 19, 1924, in Pavia, daughter of Laman Ickes and Florence (Knee) Benton – Ickes. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Samuel Jones, who died August 25, 1980; son, Barry Jones, son-in-law, Ronald Potochar; and fifteen siblings, infant C. Mearl Ickes,...
Ronald W. Russell
Apr 20, 2023
RUSSELL – Ronald Wayne, 88, Mount Hope, went to be with his Lord April 20, 2023, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born March 12, 1935, in South Fork, son of William and Mabel (Gramling) Russell. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Marion Ruth (Roberts) Russell, who died, August 29, 2021; sister, Elaine Miller and brother-in-law, Samuel Miller. Survived by sons,...
Lorna M. Miller - Stewart
Apr 17, 2023
MILLER – STEWART – Lorna M., 87, South Fork; longtime resident of Tampa, Florida; died April 17, 2023, at Windber Hospice. Born February 16, 1936, in Emporium; daughter of LeRoy E. and Estelle O. (Snyder) Bender. Preceded in death by parents; first husband, Richard Dean Miller, who died March 16, 1974; second husband, Franklin Stewart; sister, Alice Gasrow; and brothers,...
Carm A. Colton
Apr 17, 2023
COLTON – Carmelina A. “Carm,” 95, South Fork, died April 17, 2023, at Forest Hills Personal Care Home, Sidman. Born May 22, 1927, in South Fork, daughter of Salvatore and Josephine (Messina) Ardire. Preceded in death by parents; beloved husband, George Colton, who died July 27, 2022; sister, Katherine Rolla; and brother, Anthony A. Ardire. Survived sons, Dr. Richard, married...
Donna Lee Cummings
Apr 16, 2023
CUMMINGS – Donna Lee, 86, Sidman, died April 16, 2023. Born February 16, 1937, daughter of Charles W. Chaney and Mary (O’Yaski) Chaney-Woollaston. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Ronald G. Cummings, who died April 18, 2008; and brother, Charles W. Chaney. Survived by children, Ronald A.; Laurie, wife of John Molnar; and Ricky L., married to Christina (Zeigler); grandchildren,...
Cassandra Joy Bopp
Apr 13, 2023
BOPP – Cassandra Joy “C.J.,” 31, Mineral Point, died April 13, 2023. Born July 2, 1991, in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania; daughter of Bernie and Sandy (Hostetler) Myers. Preceded in death by brother, Luke C. Myers. Survived by parents; son, Luke; daughter, Isla Rose; brother, Curtis (Katy); and niece, Lydia. Friends will be received from 2 p.m. until time of memorial service...
Gaynell A. Shrift
Apr 13, 2023
SHRIFT – Gaynell A., 70, New Germany, went to be with the Lord April 13, 2023, at home, surrounded by loving family. Born September 13, 1952, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Frank and Bernadine “Bernie” (Radasky) Evanisko. Survived by husband, John Shrift, whom she married June 7, 1975; daughter, Jennifer Shrift, Mt. Holly Springs; son, John Shrift II, Mineral...
Rosemary M. Connor
Apr 13, 2023
CONNOR – Rosemary M., 61, Sidman, passed away April 13, 2023, at home. Born January 4, 1962, in Revloc, daughter of Stephen and Helen (Bellock) Yendzik. Preceded in death by parents; and nephews, Lynn and Aaron Bourdess. Survived by loving husband, Ricky Connor; daughters, Shanna (Troy); Stephanie (David); and Samantha (George); son, Jason (Leesa); sister, Barbara Bourdess (Lynn); brother, Michael;...
Rita C. Forgas
Apr 12, 2023
FORGAS – Rita C., 94, Sidman, native of Portage, went to be with the Lord April 12, 2023. Born October 1, 1928, daughter of James C. and Jane (Brown) Beiter. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Donald R. Forgas Sr., who died November 9, 2015; son, James Forgas; sister, Theresa Kensinger; and brothers, James, George, Francis, John, and Thomas Beiter....
Gary Paul Gurchik
Apr 12, 2023
GURCHIK – Gary Paul, 57, Altoona, died April 12, 2023. Born July 15, 1965, in Spangler, son of Paul “Don” and Rita (Kirkpatrick) Gurchik, Ebensburg. Survived by parents; brother, Glenn, married to Sarah, Camp Hill; niece, Hanna; and nephew, Isaac. Gary graduated from Bishop Carroll High School, class of 1983. He owned and operated Smokestack Barbeque. He enjoyed motorcycle and...
Gerri E. Savering
Apr 7, 2023
SAVERING – Geraldine E. “Gerri,” 72, Richland, formerly of South Fork, and Inwood, West Virginia; died April 7, 2023. Born November 3, 1950, in Portage, daughter of John J. “Jack” and Josephine (Stanchek) Connelly. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Barry K. Savering, who died March 10, 2006; son, Barry C. Savering; brother, John T. “Shawn” Connelly Sr., and nephew,...