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Ruth Sims
Aug 3, 2024
Ruth (Smith) Sims of Lakeland, Florida; passed away on August 3, 2024, having spent her last days with her loving children and treasured friends and family. Ruth was born on November 4, 1940, in New Germany, Pennsylvania; daughter of Thomas and Cecelia (Shero) Smith.
Ruth settled in Alexandria, Virginia. She was a much-loved and respected special education teacher, and always brought...
Eugene S. Swansboro
Jul 29, 2024
SWANSBORO – Eugene Saul “Gene,” 83, Salix, passed away July 29, 2024, at home. Born September 23, 1940, in Windber. Preceded in death by parents; Robert and Pauline C. (Poponak) Swansboro; and brother, Robert Swansboro.
Survived by beloved wife of 60 years, Linda L. (Deyarmin) Swansboro, whom he married November 2, 1963; sons, Robert (Mona); Sean (Jonna); and Brian; grandchildren, Brody,...
Jacob R. Breyer
Jul 22, 2024
BREYER – Jacob R., 41, New Germany, died July 22, 2024, at home. Born June 26, 1983, in Covington, Louisiana. Preceded in death by grandparents, John and Hilda (Motchenbaugh) Meier and Davis J. Breyer Sr. and Jane (Malloy) Breyer-Giazzon.
Survived by parents, Davis “Jake” and Sandy (Meier) Breyer; sisters, Ashley (Shawn Stiffler); Sarah (Andy Roberts); and Kristie (Jared Kingsley); nieces, Josie,...
Esther L. Harvey
Jul 19, 2024
HARVEY – Esther L., 94, Macungie, Pennsylvania; died July 19, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital. Born August 8, 1929, in Ehrenfeld, daughter of William and Annie M. (Gray) Harvey. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Meriam Dishong, Annie E. Harvey, Willa R. Harvey, and Helen L. Harvey; and brothers, Roy and David Harvey.
Survived by brothers, Robert, Florida; and Bruce, Allentown;...
Rosa Marie Kistner
Jul 16, 2024
KISTNER – Rosa Marie, 80, Sidman, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2024, at Maple Winds Care Center, Portage. She was born May 3, 1944, in Croyle Township, daughter of Harold and Pearl (Link) Crum.
Preceded in death by parents; husband, Henry F. Kistner, who died December 8, 2003; and infant daughter, Elizabeth Ann.
Survived by son, George, married to Stephanie Leiden;...
Deborah A. Glass
Jul 4, 2024
GLASS – Deborah A., 53, Salix, passed peacefully July 4, 2024, at home. Born May 8, 1971, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by father-in-law, Henry Glass.
Survived by mother, Linda (Shaffer) Noon; husband, Jeffrey T. Glass, whom she married December 31, 2008; daughters, Tiffany, engaged to Lanny Grieff; and Caitlin; granddaughter, Bristol; and her “Bestie,” Bev Chestnutwood.
Her gentle nature and caring...
Brandi N. Eppley
Jun 29, 2024
EPPLEY – Brandi N., 50, South Fork, passed away June 29, 2024 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born February 13, 1974 in Johnstown, daughter of the late Charles W. Jr. and Helen (Robertson) Saloney.
Survived by husband, Steven T. Eppley; daughters, Ashley Eppley, Alisha Eppley, Casie Eppley (Casey Choka); grandchildren, Aubrey, Liam, Oliver; siblings, Lori Lynn (Sam) Altschuh, Toni Jo Miller,...
Marie Ann Hudson
Jun 28, 2024
Hudson - Marie Ann, 92, Sidman, went peacefully to be with the Lord June 28, 2024. Born February 10, 1932 daughter of John and Ann (Sikora) Keselak. Preceded in death by parents; beloved husband of 54 years, John G. Hudson; sister, Helen E. (Keselak) Kopchik; brother, John Keselak.
Survived by sister, Ethel Mae Keselak; daughters, Cindy (Barry) Hamady, Debbie (Rick) Miller,...
Satin Tanula Schrift
Jun 25, 2024
Schrift - Satin Tanula, 58, New Germany, passed away peacefully after a prolonged battle with cancer on June 25, 2024, with her husband, children, and brother by her side. Born April 2, 1966 in Johnstown, daughter of Anthony and Larmelva (Schultz) Lemonovich.
Preceded in death by parents; maternal grandparents, Lawrence and Helen Schultz; grandson, John-Paul Schrift; brother-in-law, Thomas Schrift; nephews, Michael...
Evelyn C. "Lucki" Reed
Jun 22, 2024
REED – Evelyn C. “Lucki”, 84, Washington, PA, formerly of South Fork, passed away on June 22, 2024 at Southmont of Presbyterian SeniorCare. Born January 6, 1940 in Windber, daughter of Howard G. and Evelyn A. (Schaffer) Miller. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Ronald J. Reed; son, Gary “Scott” Kee; sisters, Phoebe Gordon, Romayne Yeager, Barbara Kaufman, Dorothy Emerick,...
Terry Lee Houghton
Jun 17, 2024
HOUGHTON – Terry Lee, “TH” and “Hoss,” 72, Ebensburg, died June 17, 2024, at home. Born November 9, 1951, in Salix. Preceded in death by parents, Melvin Houghton and Lorraine (Marsh) Bennett; infant son, Bradley; and sister, Linda Houghton.
Survived by wife, Debra M. (Smith) Houghton; son, Brian, married to Bonnie (Dixon); and grandchildren, Becca and Samantha.
TH was a longtime commercial...
Lillian M. Pisarski
Jun 16, 2024
PISARSKI – Lillian M., 86, Summerhill, went to be with the Lord June 16, 2024, at home, surrounded by family. Born January 16, 1938, in Summerhill, daughter of Edward L. and Regina Mary (Bodenschatz) Werfel. Preceded in death by parents; her beloved husband, Louis J. Pisarski, who died August 22, 1987; sisters, Violet Templeton, Irene Timura, and Mary Jane Knisel;...
Holly Kmetz
Jun 13, 2024
KMETZ – Holly, 59, Ehrenfeld, passed away June 13, 2024, at home. Born September 1, 1964, in Latrobe. Preceded in death by loving parents, Jack and Phyllis “Great” (Williams) Jones; infant brother, Jack; and ornery pet pig, Hank.
Survived by beloved children, Frank “Abe” (Katlyn) Kmetz; John (Brittany) Kmetz; and Kelly Plummer (Dylan); cherished grandchildren, Bentley, Kinley, Camden, Brodey, John, Easton,...
Paul D. Gurchik
Jun 10, 2024
GURCHIK – Paul D. "Don," 83, Ebensburg, passed away June 10, 2024. Born August 8, 1940, in Ehrenfeld.
Preceded in death by parents, Paul M. and Helen “June” (Fisher) Gurchik; and son, Gary Gurchik.
Survived by son, Glenn, married to Sarah (Miller), Camp Hill; grandchildren, Hanna and Isaac; and former wife, Rita (Kirkpatrick) Gurchik.
Paul’s Polish heritage provided a foundation of traditions and...
Emeline Heather Wagstaff
Jun 9, 2024
Funeral service will be livestreamed beginning at approximately 10:55 a.m. EST June 12, 2024, on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/dimondfuneralhome
WAGSTAFF – Emeline Heather, 58, South Fork, passed away June 9, 2024, at home. Born November 18, 1965, in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Preceded in death by mother, Linda D. (Jameson) Sims; and grandmother, Eunice (Potter) Stewart.
Survived by father, Steven Sims; husband, Steven...
Catherine Marie Gainey
Jun 8, 2024
GAINEY – Catherine Marie, 63, South Fork, died June 8, 2024. Born July 29, 1960, in Port Orange, Florida; daughter of the late William Harvey Edge and Eleanor Alice (Simmons) Edge.
Survived by daughters, Michelle, wife of Jeffrey Platt; and Tiffany Gainey; grandchildren, Kaitlyn Ogden, Leighanna Evette, Shayla Lingo, Kyleigh Ray, Madisson Washington, Christopher Breazele; great grandchildren, Jaxon, Sophia, Spencer, Kimberly, Greyson;...
Barbara A. Psioda
Jun 7, 2024
PSIODA – Barbara A., 92, Pittsburgh, formerly of St. Michael, went to be with the Lord June 7, 2024. Born September 16, 1931, in St. Michael; daughter of Joseph F. Sr. and Mary Magdalene (Ivock) Mucko. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Joseph Psioda who died November 19, 1974; sisters, Anna Fornadel and Ruby Oklamchak; and brothers, Frank and Joseph...
Robert E. "Ned" Burns
Jun 2, 2024
BURNS – Robert E. “Ned,” 90, South Fork, died June 2, 2024 at home. Born July 9, 1933, in Ehrenfeld, son of William and Margaret (Donaghy) Burns. Preceded in death by parents; beloved wife, Pauline (Breto), who died April 25, 2019; sisters, Agnes “Honey” Novak and Margaret “Peg” Poponak; and brothers, William, Thomas, and John “Jack” Burns.
Survived by brother, James...
Lucy C. Krug
May 29, 2024
KRUG – Lucy C., 86, New Germany, passed away May 29, 2024, at home, surrounded by family. Born October 22, 1937, in Loretto, daughter of Joseph Gordon and Lucinda (Miller) Trexler. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Robert J. Krug, who died June 22, 1997; grandson, Joseph Gordon Krug, Jr.; sisters, Agnes Ratcliffe and Rosetta Hines; and brothers, Joseph and...
Ada Mae Hart
May 27, 2024
HART - Ada Mae, 93, passed away peacefully May 27, 2024 at Forest Hills Personal Care Home in Sidman. Born October 1, 1930, in Whick, Breathitt County, Kentucky to Hiram Noble and Araminta (Napier) Noble. Upon the death of her mother, Ada was adopted by Michael and Wave Turner of Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Ada was the youngest of eight children...
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