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Nancy M. Edmiston
Mar 7, 2022
EDMISTON – Nancy M., 87, Seven Hills, Ohio; formerly of Salix, died March 7, 2022, at University Hospital, Parma, Ohio. Born July 22, 1934, in Summerhill, daughter of Joseph G. and Mary (Schrift) Bimle. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Earl E. Edmiston, who died March 2, 2014; sisters, Anna Jean Motchenbaugh, Margaret McCormick, Josephine Cochran, and Catherine Yakicic; brothers,...
Rose M. Golas
Mar 5, 2022
GOLAS - Rose Marie (Turgeon), 81, New Germany, died March 5, 2022. Born June 6, 1940, in Windber, daughter of Albert J. and Pauline (Likovich) Turgeon. Preceded in death by parents; loving husband of 54 years, Ernest Golas, who died April 18, 2016; and brother, Andrew Turgeon. Survived by her seven children, Mary Ann Golas, Karen Golas, Ruth Golas, Sylvia...
Mark D. Grow
Mar 5, 2022
GROW – Mark Duane, 47, South Fork, passed away March 5, 2022; from his struggle with cancer. Born May 16, 1974, son of Donald M. and Cheryl L. (Barefoot) Grow. Survived by parents; children, Eric, Karli, Shane, and Jackson; granddaughter, Knala; sisters, Sherry L., wife of Michael Hautz; and Dawnetta E., wife of Keith Hoyer; aunt, Barbara Slonac, who was...
Danny L. Bassett
Feb 26, 2022
BASSETT – Danny L., 64, Sidman, died peacefully at home February 26, 2022; with his brother Tim and beloved cat “Baby Girl” at his side. Born November 3, 1957, in Johnstown, son of Richard and Leola (Jones) Bassett. Preceded in death by parents; infant brother, Robert; stepmother, Carol (Sikora) Bassett; and nephew, Richie Dunn. Survived by brother, Timothy, married to...
Christine A. Tully
Feb 16, 2022
TULLY – Christine A. “Tina,” 70, passed peacefully, with Kimmy at her side, February 16, 2022. Born January 7, 1952, in Johnstown, daughter of Thomas A. and Anna M. (Siverinac) Tully. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Audrey Peretin and Judith “Judy” Wess; brothers, Joseph and Thomas; and in-laws, Frank Peretin, Dean Wess, Joseph Frank, William “Jim” Ehrhart, and John...
Jean Banks
Feb 16, 2022
BANKS - Kathryn Regina “Jean,” 80, St. Michael, departed her loving family Wednesday, February 16, 2022, in the comfort of her family home. Born November 6, 1941, in South Fork, daughter of Michael and Sophia (Resick) Baloga. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Barbara “Tossy” Klemens; and brother, Jimmy Dougherty. Survived by loving husband of 58 years, Charles J. Banks,...
Catherine M. Bertolino
Feb 14, 2022
BERTOLINO – Catherine M. “Kay”, 91, St. Michael, died February 14, 2022, at Forest Hills Personal Care Home. Born January 18, 1931, in St. Michael, daughter of the late Evan and Caroline E. (Ivock) Evacko. Survived by husband of 68 years, Peter Bertolino, whom she married September 5, 1953; daughter, Cathy, wife of Jeff Madison, Harrisburg; grandchildren, Jonathan, Fullerton, California;...
Helen Thomas
Feb 9, 2022
THOMAS, Helen, 91, St. Michael, loving wife, mother, and grandmother went to be with her Lord on February 9, 2022. Born March 18, 1930, in Portage; daughter of Peter and Mary (Smick) Ferchalk. She will be met in Heaven by her loving husband, Byron Thomas, whom she married on December 20, 1950; her parents; brothers, John and George Ferchalk, and...
Margaret Rachael
Feb 8, 2022
RACHAEL – Margaret, 99, Richland, formerly of Llanfair; died February 8, 2022, at Arbutus Park Manor. Born September 27, 1922, in Dunlo, the last surviving child of Stephen R. and Mary (Cingel) Rachael. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Ann Rachael, Mary Cooper, and Helen Regan; and brothers, Michael, John, Adam, Peter, Nicholas, Stephen, George, and Joseph. Survived by sister-in-law,...
Mary A. Ladika
Feb 6, 2022
LADIKA – Mary A., 98, Ebensburg, formerly of South Fork; died at home with Bob & Cindy at her side. Born March 28, 1923, in South Fork; daughter of the Mirko and Mary (Trozok) Grgurich. Preceded in death by parents; husband of 61 years, Frank M. “Fuzzy” Ladika, who died July 26, 2003; grandson, Michael Cecchini, and sister, Margaret Prince....
Joan D. Montag
Feb 4, 2022
Montag - Joan D., 89, Johnstown, died February 4, 2022, at Arbutus Park Manor. Born September 9, 1932, in Johnstown; daughter of Vincent and Marie (Berg) Witherow. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Bernard W. “Duke” Montag Sr., who died December 20, 2003; infant brother, James; and brother, Paul Witherow. Survived by children, Janet, wife of James Kyler, Sheffield; Bernard...
Dennis J. Grattan
Feb 3, 2022
GRATTAN – Dennis J., 84, Sidman, died February 3, 2022, at home, surrounded by family. Born July 11, 1937, in Dunlo, son of Lawrence E. and Frances R. (Jerneycic) Grattan. Preceded in death by parents, father and mother-in-law, Glenn and Geraldine Thomas; sisters, Alda (Peter) Kovalsky, Caroline (Pete) Rachael, and Dorothy (James) Mihalick; in-laws, Glory Grattan, Twila Grattan, Joan Grattan,...
Darl L. Susko
Feb 3, 2022
SUSKO – Darl L., 73, Mount Hope, died February 3, 2022, at UPMC Shadyside. Born June 12, 1948, in Johnstown; son of Darl G. and Betty R. (Myers) Susko. Preceded in death by parents; 4-year-old brother, Mark D.; sister, Paulette Walker; and granddaughter, Fawn Lockhart. Survived by children, Luke Susko; and Gindy Susko, both of Johnstown; and Darey Susko, Richmond,...
Dorothy Grigg
Feb 1, 2022
GRIGG – Dorothy, 81, South Fork, loving wife and mother, went to be with the Lord February 1, 2022, at home. Born September 28, 1940, in Fifficktown; last surviving child of Enoch and Sophia (Vroble) Gabany. Preceded in death by parents; granddaughter, Dana; sisters, Stella Meliss, Pauline Caron, and Irene Prince; and brothers, Alex and Joseph Gabany. Survived by devoted...
Elizabeth Theresa Clara Ryan
Feb 1, 2022
RYAN – Elizabeth Theresa Clara, 101, New Germany, died peacefully at home. Born January 5, 1921, in New Germany; the last surviving child of Joseph and Margaret (Long) Smith. Preceded in death by parents; son-in-law, George Rouse; seven brothers, Vincent, Clement, Cletus, Benno, Thomas, Father Julian Smith, O.S.B., and Father Ermin Smith, O.S.B.; and four sisters, Mary Chirdon, Helen Smith,...
Foster E. Webb
Jan 29, 2022
WEBB – Foster E., 87, Mount Hope, went to be with the Lord, January 29, 2022, at home. Born March 24, 1934, in Adams Township; son of the late Fred and Sivillo (Fyock) Webb. Survived by loving wife of 66 years, Jane (Gramling); sons, Paul (Brenda), Richard (Wanda), and Ronald (Tammy); grandchildren, Krystal, Amy (Christopher), Juli (Jeff), Sara (Richard), and...
Frank Knapp
Jan 27, 2022
KNAPP – Frank, 79, Summerhill, died January 27, 2022, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born December 20, 1942, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by parents, John F. and Alice R. (Howlett) Knapp; sisters, Alice Falkowski and Eileen Lape; and brothers, Jack, Jerry, and James Knapp. Survived by children, Sharon (Joseph) Mayes, St. Michael; Rebecca Mayes, Portage; Linda Naylor (Bud Smay),...
Grace T. Penatzer
Jan 23, 2022
Grace T. Penatzer left this world as she wished while sleeping peacefully. At the age of 91, she was the matriarch of our family. She will be terribly missed by all who knew and loved her. Grace was born in Ebensburg on December 22, 1930, to Garbett and Grace Shertzer. Preceded in death by parents; infant sister, Annette; sisters, Betty...
John Thomas Bopp
Jan 14, 2022
Every day is a new adventure, and to the well-organized mind, death is but the next adventure. John Thomas Bopp, 70, Summerhill, embarked on his final adventure January 14, 2022. Born September 21, 1951, in Johnstown, the son of Alfred J. and Anna (Cordek) Bopp, Sr. Preceded in death by his parents; infant sister, Beverly Ann; and in-laws, Ray and...
Eva Jane Chappell
Jan 12, 2022
CHAPPELL – Eva Jane, 92, formerly of Windber, died January 12, 2022, at Meadow View Nursing Center. Born February 14, 1929, in South Fork, daughter of John and Alverta (Fyock) Susko. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Firman T. Chappell, who died January 24, 2003; son Terry; grandson, Christopher; sisters, Catherine LeJune and Anna Mae Berkebile; brothers, Edward A. and...
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