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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,...
Janice L. Young
Aug 28, 2023
YOUNG – Janice L., 84, formerly of Summerhill, passed away August 28, 2023. Born August 23, 1939, in Summerhill, daughter of Thomas and Dolores (Tully) Connelly. Preceded in death by parents; husband, John R. Young, who died October 20, 2008; son, John “Sam” Young; son-In-law, Alan Johnson; great granddaughter, Serena Grace; sister, Mary Jo Plummer; and brother, Thomas Connelly. Survived...
Dianne L. Schrader
Aug 27, 2023
SCHRADER – Dianne L., 75, Mount Hope, died August 27, 2023. Born January 9, 1948, in Johnstown, daughter of Glenn E. and Thelma (Glacken) Steele. Preceded in death by parents; son, Raymond D. Schrader; and granddaughter, Shiana Eicher. Survived by husband of 53 years, Raymond W. Schrader, whom she married November 15, 1969; daughter, Karen Eicher (Travis); her beloved grandchildren...
Janice S. Gressick
Aug 26, 2023
GRESSICK – Janice S., 73, Cresson, went to be with her Lord, August 26, 2023, at home, surrounded by family. Born December 18, 1949, in South Fork; daughter of Joseph and Hilda (Penrod) Burkett. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Victor Gressick, who died February 23, 2017; sisters, Sandra Burkett and Ronda Gramling; and brothers, Frederick and William Burkett. Survived...
John Petrun
Aug 23, 2023
PETRUN – John, 66, Ebensburg, died August 23, 2023, at Maple Heights Nursing Home, Ebensburg. Born April 18, 1957, in Brooklyn, New York, son of the late Margaret D. Petrun. Family and friends will be received from 9 a.m. until time of service at 10 a.m. Saturday at Charles O. Dimond Funeral Home, Inc., South Fork, Father Joseph C. Nale,...
William A. McKnight
Aug 15, 2023
McKNIGHT – William A., 73, Beaverdale, died August 15, 2023, at home. Born January 18, 1950, in St. Michael; son of John B. and Elizabeth J. (Waddell) McKnight. Preceded in death by parents; infant brother, Charles; in-laws, Brenda Wilson, Kevin Kroskie, and Christine Kroskie; and nephew, Ernest Wilson. Survived by wife of 51 years, Rose M. (Kroskie); daughter, Tracy Chilcote...
Phyllis Mae Jennings
Aug 11, 2023
JENNINGS - Phyllis Mae, 81, passed away August 11, 2023, at Allegheny General Hospital due to an acute illness. Born October 18, 1941, in Windber; daughter of Michael and Gertrude (Hritz) Toth. Preceded in death by parents; and husband, Donald on January 19, 2006. Survived by her only child, Michele, married to Brian Cannone; and her only grandchild and love...
John R. Skoner
Aug 7, 2023
SKONER – John R., DMD, MDS, 58, Dunlo, died August 7, 2023. Born October 3, 1964, in Johnstown, son of Helen (Kovalich) and the late Peter “Ray” Skoner Sr. Survived by mother, Helen Skoner; sister, Barbara, wife of Michael Kissell; brothers, Dr. David Skoner, married to Janet (Hudak) and Dr. Peter Skoner Jr., married to Diane (Soohy); beloved nieces and...
Shirley Eggie
Aug 2, 2023
EGGIE – Shirley, 91, Sidman, formerly of Wilmore, passed peacefully August 2, 2023. Born October 2, 1931, in Summerhill, daughter of Albert Sr. and Amelia (Berschneider) Seifert. Preceded in death by parents, husband, Charles A. Eggie, who died August 7, 2000; infant son, Charles; sisters, Zita Seifert, Arzella Kirby, and Lucille Kist; and brothers, Robert, Clement, and Albert Seifert Jr....
Terry W. Duffy
Jul 29, 2023
DUFFY – Terrence W. “Terry”, 74, Ferndale, died July 29, 2023. Born February 12, 1949, in Johnstown; son of Francis and Claire (Hettle) Duffy. Preceded death by parents; and sisters-in-laws, Kay (Frawley) and Sandy (Marshall) Duffy. Survived by longtime companion, Holly Matisik; siblings, F. Daniel, M.D.; James, PhD.; Susan, wife of Gerald Moses; Mary Catherine Duffy; Timothy, married to Marie...
Zane E. Hutzell
Jul 29, 2023
HUTZELL – Zane E., 80, South Fork, died July 29, 2023. Born August 10, 1942, in South Fork; son of Melvin and Elizabeth A. (Collins) Hutzell. Preceded in death by parents; and his beloved Parrot, Squeakers. Survived by loving wife of 59 years, Janet “Cookie” (Holdsworth), whom he married October 21, 1963; sisters, Shirley Moore, Sally Johnson, and Sunday Dolan;...
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