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Barry L. Snow
Oct 15, 2023
SNOW - Barry L. (Snowball), 73, Sidman went peacefully to his reward after a valiant battle following cardiac arrest. Born February 16, 1950 to Esther (Chilton) and William Snowball of South Fork, he is preceded in death by his parents; siblings, David Helsel, Dick Helsel, Cliff Helsel and Linda McQuaide; and sisters-in-law, Pearl Helsel (Dave) and Jane Helsel (Dan). He...
Kathy M. Brant
Oct 14, 2023
BRANT – Katherine M. “Kathy,” 73, South Fork, died October 14, 2023. Born July 5, 1950, in Baltimore, Maryland, daughter of Betty (Beal) Flaherty. Preceded in death by mother, husband, James R. Brant, who died June 17, 1998; sisters, Mary Fessenden, Colleen Graham, and Nancy Flaherty; and brother, Mike. Survived by children, Bonnie Malzi (Russell), Kerry Leal (Ted), and James...
Marie E. Tonski
Oct 13, 2023
TONSKI – Marie E., 88, Ehrenfeld, died October 13, 2023, at Windber Hospice. Born May 23, 1935, in Indiana, Pennsylvania; daughter of Morrie and Sylvia (Hill) Johns. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Edward Tonski, who died February 18, 2004; daughter, Janice Tonski-Roth, son, Daniel Tonski; daughter-in-law, Michelle (Meunier) Tonski; and brothers, Royal, Harold, Richard, and Roy Johns. Survived by...
Bernard E. "Eddie" Grattan
Oct 11, 2023
GRATTAN – Bernard E. “Eddie,” 96, Sidman, died October 11, 2023. Born May 10, 1927, in Dunlo, son of Lawrence E. and Frances R. (Jerneycic) Grattan. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Twila Grace (Hildebrand) Grattan, who died November 20, 2007; brothers, Patrick (Joan) and Dennis Grattan; sisters, Alda (Peter) Kovalsky, Caroline (Pete) Rachael, Dorothy (James) Mihalick and Mary Jane...
George Spiros Lulos Jr.
Oct 10, 2023
George Spiros Lulos, Jr. “Everyone has a story.” – George Lulos Lulos – George Spiros, 74, Johnstown, died October 10th, 2023, following a brave battle with many health issues. Born January 17, 1949 in Buckhannon, West Virginia, son of George and Rose E. (Torjak) Lulos. Preceded in death by parents; and beloved wife, Rosemary A. (Stiffler) Lulos. Survived by puppy...
Evelyn L. Wilson
Oct 10, 2023
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...
Barry J. Buriani
Oct 7, 2023
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...
Stanley W. "Bill" Sklodowski
Oct 4, 2023
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...
David Wayne Fogle Sr.
Oct 1, 2023
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...
Jacob Robert Plows
Sep 30, 2023
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,...
Barry L. Bassett
Sep 27, 2023
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...
Phyllis J. Long
Sep 26, 2023
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,...
Lori Ann Ressler
Sep 24, 2023
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...
Dorothy "Bunny" Shaffer
Sep 24, 2023
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...
Joseph Gallo
Sep 22, 2023
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...
Jesse W. Kirksey
Sep 21, 2023
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...
Bernice Ann "Blanche" Nadonley
Sep 13, 2023
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,...
Betty J. Smay
Sep 7, 2023
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...
Flossie D. Sivec
Sep 5, 2023
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...
Mary Agnes Montag
Sep 4, 2023
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,...
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