Betty Lou Houghton
Nov 19, 2022
HOUGHTON – Betty Lou, 76, Sidman, died November 19, 2022, at home. Born February 9, 1946, in Ehrenfeld, daughter of Grover W. and Wilda E. (Schnars) Bush. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Iris Folckemer; brothers, Delmar and Gary; and nephew, Wayne. Survived by husband of 57 years, Dennis Houghton, whom she married August 7, 1965; sons, Kevin, married to...
Emma Delrose Miller
Nov 14, 2022
MILLER – Emma Delrose, 94, died November 14, 2022, at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital. Born March 14, 1928, in Bakerton; daughter of John E. and Lillian (Dowey) Cruse. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Howard M. “Buzz” Miller, who died September 25, 1988; son, Barry W. “Bo” Miller; grandsons, Nathan Hand and Justin, Denver, Jeremy, and Shawn Miller; sister, Kathleen Mann;...
Lillian M. Bennett
Nov 11, 2022
Lillian Magdalena Bennett, 97, formerly of South Fork; was a loving wife, aunt, sister, and friend. She passed away peacefully at her home in Shippensburg, surrounded by loved ones on November 11, 2022. She was born to Clara E. (Reiking) and John F. Abel on October 7, 1925. She had four brothers: Fritz, Ralph, Jake, and Charles, thus earning her...
Raymond E. Goughnour
Nov 10, 2022
GOUGHNOUR – Raymond E., 94, Mineral Point, died November 10, 2022, at UPMC Altoona. Born February 20, 1928, in Nanty Glo, son of Morgan and Ethel (Tyson) Goughnour. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Elsie R. (Worthington), who died March 26, 2019; stepmother, Edna Mae (Bowmen); grandson, Christian Tyler Pease; infant sister, Lyda; sister, Mildred Vitko; and brothers, Charles and...
Loretta J. Smith
Nov 2, 2022
SMITH – Loretta, 85, Fifficktown, passed away November 2, 2022, at Conemaugh Hospital. Born August 18, 1937, in South Fork, daughter of Anthony F. and Julia R. (Wojnowski) Bentkowski. Preceded in death by parents; infant sister, Helen; sisters, Lottie, and Josephine Greczek; and brothers, Walter, Edward, Leo, Joseph, Carl and Sylvester. She is survived by many generations of nieces, nephews,...
Dorothy Klein
Oct 31, 2022
KLEIN – Dorothy, 77, Johnstown, died October 31, 2022, at home. Born December 6, 1944, in Johnstown, daughter of Harold E. and Mary Lou (Speicher) Price. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Robert L. Klein; son Robert D.; daughter-in-law, Suzanne; brothers, Harold “Butch,” David “Joe,” and Edward “Tony;” grandchildren, Eric, Dorothy, and Anita; and great grandson, Owen. Survived by children,...
Beverly Ann Reighard
Oct 26, 2022
REIGHARD – Beverly Ann, 78, Sidman; went to be with the Lord October 26, 2022, at Memorial Medical Center. Born June 28, 1944, in Johnstown, daughter of John J. and Anna (Murvine) Makins. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Clyde “Arv” Reighard, who died June 2, 2017; and brothers, John “Jack” and Christopher “Allen” Makins. Survived by son, Larry (Jodie)...
Jean Marie Evacko
Oct 23, 2022
EVACKO – Jean Marie, 81, died October 23, 2022. Born November 1, 1940, in Johnstown, daughter of Andrew and Nellie (Brunett) Bestelak. Survived by husband of 55 years, Robert E. Evacko, who she married August 12, 1967; and daughter, Patricia, wife of Scott Franey, Golden, Colorado. Graduate of South Fork Croyle High School, class of 1958. In the Summer of...
Raymond D. Wonders
Oct 21, 2022
WONDERS – Raymond D., 77, Johnstown, died peacefully at home October 21, 2022. Born July 25, 1945, in St. Michael, son of Twila H. (Winder) and George B. Wonders. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Patricia Anne (Gerber) Wonders, who died July 14, 2020; and brother, George J. Wonders. Survived by children, Ben Sandford, married to Richelle (Miller), Cogan Station;...
George A. Hudson
Oct 15, 2022
HUDSON – George A., 71, Spanaway, Washington; formerly of South Fork; died October 15, 2022, at home. Born September 21, 1951, in Johnstown, son of John and Helen M. (Kentula) Hudson. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Linda (Kimball) Hudson, who died December 8, 2001; and brothers, John G. Hudson and Michael J. Hudson. Survived by sister, Jacquelene, wife of...
William J. Grady
Oct 13, 2022
GRADY – William James, 48, Johnstown, formerly of South Fork, died October 13, 2022. Born March 6, 1974, in Windber. Survived by parents, William G. and Wilma F. (Petersen) Grady; South Fork; sisters, Julie Grady, Johnstown; and Dorothy Grady, Salix; nieces, Shelby, Kaylee, and Carly Stigers; aunt, Deb, wife of Chet Koprowski, Stroudsburg; and cousin, Aiden. Billy was a graduate...
Barry J. Motchenbaugh
Oct 12, 2022
MOTCHENBAUGH – Barry J. “Mutch,” 66, St. Michael, died October 12, 2022, at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital. Born October 29, 1955, in Johnstown, son of Hilary B. and Anna Jean (Bimle) Motchenbaugh. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Wayne and Thomas; and niece, Stephanie Flynn. Survived by daughter, Tara McIntyre, New Germany; son, Brett, Ebensburg; grandchildren, Logan, Parker, Cory, and Lita;...
Richard Lee Bosworth
Oct 5, 2022
BOSWORTH – Richard Lee, 73, Salix, died October 5, 2022. Born September 16, 1949, in Cleveland, Ohio; son of Richard T. and Mary Leona (Chappell) Bosworth. Preceded in death by parents; and son, Erin Michael Bosworth. Survived by wife, Terri L. (Glacken) Bosworth, whom he married August 4, 1979; children, Jason Bosworth, Johnstown; Cortney Colby, Salix; stepsons, Gary Plows Jr.,...
Catherine G. Osman
Oct 4, 2022
OSMAN – Catherine G. (Costlow), 90, Summerhill, known as “Katie” by many, “Babe” by family, and loved by all; went into the rest of the Heavenly Father October 4, 2022. Born July 25, 1932, in St. Michael, daughter of Walter and Catherine Grace (Everhart) Costlow. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Chester F. Osman, who died May 9, 1997; sisters,...
Lisa M. Lubniewski
Oct 4, 2022
LUBNIEWSKI – Lisa M. (Miller), 60, Summerhill, died from cancer October 4, 2022, at Memorial Medical Center. Born September 12, 1962, in Johnstown, daughter of Hershel “Gene” and Evelyn J. “Chappie” (Chappell) Miller. Preceded in death by parents; sons, Jesse H. Klock and David “DJ” Klock III; and sisters, Susan Dennison and Cheryl Gore. Survived by husband, Joseph Lubniewski, Summerhill;...
Esther M. Roush
Oct 2, 2022
ROUSH – Esther M., 86, New Germany, died October 2, 2022, at Memorial Medical Center. Born April 24, 1936, in Puritan (Portage), daughter of John S. and Blanche (Baron) Mastaler. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Russell A. Roush, who died August 2, 2006; daughter, Lori M. Roush; infant twin daughters, Cynthia and Christine; sister, Louise Schechter; and brothers, Anthony,...
Valerie A. Wilson
Sep 22, 2022
WILSON – Valerie A., 71, Mount Hope, died September 22, 2022. Born March 21, 1951, in Johnstown, daughter of Andrew V. and Viola J. (Dobrowolsky) Sliko. Preceded in death by parents; and infant sister, Mary Ann. Survived by daughter, Lori A., wife of James Roman, Woodland, Pennsylvania; son, Derek Wilson, Mount Hope; grandson, A.J. Wilson; brothers, Victor G., married to...
Irene M. Minor
Sep 20, 2022
MINOR – Irene Marie, 65, Summerhill, died September 20, 2022. Born January 29, 1957, in Windber, daughter of Stephen R. Sr. and Jean M. (Serre) Barbalish. Preceded in death by parents; and brother, Stevie Barbalish. Survived by loving husband of 45 years, Douglas F. Minor, who she married April 16, 1977; daughters, Jenelle, wife of Tony Klatt, Munster; and Kayla,...
William H. Dabbs
Sep 15, 2022
DABBS – William Henry, 82, Cresson, died September 15, 2022. Born April 27, 1940, in Windber, son of the late William H. Jr. and Mary L. (Miller) Dabbs. Survived by wife of 57 years, Donna (Galioto) Dabbs, whom he married September 26, 1964; son, William T., married to Wei (Wang), Rockville, Maryland; and his beloved grandchildren, Rachel and Ryan, who...
Charlotte Jean Wilson
Sep 12, 2022
WILSON – Charlotte Jean, 89, South Fork, died September 12, 2022. Born October 3, 1932, in Summerhill, last surviving child of Walter R. and Hazel I. (Krouse) Wilson. Preceded in death by parents; grandson, Devon Gregory, infant brother, James; brother, Donald W. Wilson; and sister, Sannie E. Wilson. Survived by son, Richard “Rick,” married to Valerie (Monroe), South Fork; daughter,...