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Gaynell A. Shrift
Apr 13, 2023
SHRIFT – Gaynell A., 70, New Germany, went to be with the Lord April 13, 2023, at home, surrounded by loving family. Born September 13, 1952, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Frank and Bernadine “Bernie” (Radasky) Evanisko. Survived by husband, John Shrift, whom she married June 7, 1975; daughter, Jennifer Shrift, Mt. Holly Springs; son, John Shrift II, Mineral...
Rosemary M. Connor
Apr 13, 2023
CONNOR – Rosemary M., 61, Sidman, passed away April 13, 2023, at home. Born January 4, 1962, in Revloc, daughter of Stephen and Helen (Bellock) Yendzik. Preceded in death by parents; and nephews, Lynn and Aaron Bourdess. Survived by loving husband, Ricky Connor; daughters, Shanna (Troy); Stephanie (David); and Samantha (George); son, Jason (Leesa); sister, Barbara Bourdess (Lynn); brother, Michael;...
Rita C. Forgas
Apr 12, 2023
FORGAS – Rita C., 94, Sidman, native of Portage, went to be with the Lord April 12, 2023. Born October 1, 1928, daughter of James C. and Jane (Brown) Beiter. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Donald R. Forgas Sr., who died November 9, 2015; son, James Forgas; sister, Theresa Kensinger; and brothers, James, George, Francis, John, and Thomas Beiter....
Gary Paul Gurchik
Apr 12, 2023
GURCHIK – Gary Paul, 57, Altoona, died April 12, 2023. Born July 15, 1965, in Spangler, son of Paul “Don” and Rita (Kirkpatrick) Gurchik, Ebensburg. Survived by parents; brother, Glenn, married to Sarah, Camp Hill; niece, Hanna; and nephew, Isaac. Gary graduated from Bishop Carroll High School, class of 1983. He owned and operated Smokestack Barbeque. He enjoyed motorcycle and...
Gerri E. Savering
Apr 7, 2023
SAVERING – Geraldine E. “Gerri,” 72, Richland, formerly of South Fork, and Inwood, West Virginia; died April 7, 2023. Born November 3, 1950, in Portage, daughter of John J. “Jack” and Josephine (Stanchek) Connelly. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Barry K. Savering, who died March 10, 2006; son, Barry C. Savering; brother, John T. “Shawn” Connelly Sr., and nephew,...
I. Mark Patterson
Mar 23, 2023
PATTERSON – I. Mark, 70, of Richland, native of St. Michael, died March 23, 2023. Born February 25, 1953, son of Irvin and Margaret I. “Peg” (Galloway) Patterson. Preceded in death by parents; Aunt Bev; father and mother-in-law, Clyde and Marie Gallardy; and brother-in-law, Clyde W. Gallardy. Survived by loving wife, Clara (Gallardy) Patterson; daughters, Hollie, wife of C.J. Sinar;...
Cody Alan Sharp
Mar 21, 2023
SHARP – Cody Alan, 31, died March 21, 2023. Born June 9, 1991, in Johnstown, son of Lloyd T. Sharp, Sr; Patricia Etsitty and David Locher Jr. Preceded in death by father, Lloyd; infant sister, Christina; paternal grandparents, Lloyd and Veronica (Nagy) Sharp; maternal grandparents, Roy Etsitty; Dorothy and Harry Yazzie. Survived by fiancée, Julia Maines, daughter, Heather; son, Ezekiel;...
John G. Leppado
Mar 19, 2023
LEPPADO – John G. “Yunch,” 87, South Fork, died March 19, 2023. Born February 29, 1936, in Windber, son of the late John and Mary (Horvath) Leppado. Survived by wife of 60 years, Sheila J. (Krisko) Leppado; son, John J. wife of Lisa (Plummer), Linthicum, Maryland; and daughter, Leslie, wife of Brian Robinson, Hampton, New Hampshire; and beloved grandchildren, Carter...
Elinor North
Mar 13, 2023
NORTH – Elinor, 97, Johnstown, longtime resident of South Fork; went to be with the Lord March 13, 2023. Born February 7, 1926, in South Fork, daughter of Robert and Mary (Kline) Giles. Preceded in death by parents; beloved husband, William North Jr., who died August 18, 2010; sisters, Mary Giles and Roberta Jean Giles; brother, Robert Giles; and special...
Diana Lee Meier
Mar 9, 2023
MEIER – Diana Lee, 68, Portage, died March 9, 2023. Born January 31, 1955, in Johnstown, daughter of John and Hilda (Motchenbaugh) Meier. Preceded in death by parents; and infant sister, Donna Lynn. Survived by sisters, Sandra Breyer (Davis), Kimberly Biter (Jeff), Lori Marker (Pat), and Patricia Moyer (Larry); and numerous nieces and nephews and their families. Though unable to...
James L. Manges
Mar 6, 2023
MANGES – James L., 79, South Fork, died March 6, 2023. Born September 13, 1943, in South Fork, son of Ray and Rosanna (Theys) Manges. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Carole (Krajewski): infant brother, Ray Jr.; and sisters, Dorothy “Doll” Senft and Anna Mae Moran. Survived by children, Wendy Lethbridge; James Mangus (Miriam); and Melissa Cannada; grandchildren, Kathleen (Kyle),...
Edward A. Puchko
Mar 4, 2023
PUCHKO – Edward A., 86, South Fork, died March 4, 2023. Born October 7, 1936, in South Fork, son of Stephen Sr. and Susan (Hamas) Puchko. Preceded in death by parents, wife, Shirley Ann (McClellan) Puchko, who died March 7, 2018; sisters, Eileen Puchko, Dorothy Thomas, Mary Connelly, and Gloria Hull; and brothers, Stephen Jr., Frank, and John Puchko. Survived...
Donald K. Custer
Mar 3, 2023
CUSTER – Donald Kenneth, 89, Portage, died March 3, 2023 at home. Born July 26, 1933, in Portage, son of Howard and Bertha (Nelson) Custer. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Eileen Tranter, Jerri Templeton, Lorraine Marks, and Edna Huff; and brothers, Nelson and Reverend Robert Custer. Survived by loving wife of 66 years, Catherine A. (Myers), whom he married...
Dolores M. Mucko
Feb 28, 2023
MUCKO – Dolores M. “Dillie”, 93, Pittsburgh, formerly of Sidman; went to be with the Lord, February 28, 2023. Born May 24, 1929, in Beaverdale, daughter of John A. and Mary M. (Krupa) Andrykovitch. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Joseph T. “Guzda” Mucko Jr., who died July 13, 2009; and brother, Albert “Buddy” Andrykovitch. Survived by children, Dianne (Greg)...
Devon Alyse (Casti) Malloy
Feb 28, 2023
Devon Alyse Malloy (born Casti), sadly passed away on February 28th, at the age of 35. A beloved daughter, sister, aunt and wife, Devon spread light and laughter to all who are fortunate enough to have known her. Preceded in death by her Grandma Jean Casti, she is survived by her husband, Christopher Malloy; her parents, Robert and Natalie Casti;...
Barbara A. Wess
Feb 25, 2023
WESS – Barbara A., 85, New Germany, went to be with the Lord, February 25, 2023, at home surrounded by loving family. Born July 11, 1937, in Dunlo, daughter of Stephen J. and Barbara F. (Matlin) Bakale. Preceded in death by parents; husband, David C. Wess, who died April 10, 1991; grandson, Bradley J. Wess; sisters, Mildred Fedore and Eleanora...
Donald C. Wess
Feb 24, 2023
WESS – Donald C., 91, New Germany, died February 24, 2023. Born August 7, 1931, in Summerhill, son of Simon and Pauline (Kibler) Wess. Preceded in death by parents; beloved wife, Reta D. (Smith), who died June 22, 1993; son, Timothy A. Wess, daughter, Debora Ann Wess; and brothers, Eugene F. “Mike” and Dean E. Wess. Survived by son, Brian,...
Donald Gene McAnulty
Feb 21, 2023
McANULTY – Donald Gene, 85, son of Ray C. and Elizabeth W. (Boyer) McAnulty. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Maxine Weisheimer, Betty Rae Bopp, and Peggy Lou Black; infant brother, Martin L. McAnulty; brothers, William D., Robert L, and B. Ward McAnulty; and nephew, Kenneth McAnulty. Survived by nieces and nephews, Beverly Bopp, Brenda Bopp, and Bryan Bopp; Jeff...
Maggie Holdsworth
Feb 20, 2023
HOLDSWORTH – Margaret “Maggie,” 58, Benscreek, died February 20, 2023. Born July 2, 1964, in Johnstown, daughter of Richard Jr. and Mary Elizabeth (Lermineau) Holdsworth. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Catherine Crum; brother, Richard “Dickie” Holdsworth III; and niece Mary Jo Boyle. Survived by son, Danny Fabo (Erica); daughter, Chelsea Fabo (Jeremy); grandchildren, Kylee, Lucas, Jared, and Harmony; sister,...
Morgan J. "Bo" Roush
Feb 20, 2023
ROUSH – Morgan J. “Bo,” 76, Salix, son of Philip and Dorothy (Weaver) Roush. Preceded in death by parents; and eleven siblings. Survived by brothers, Frank and William; and numerous nieces and nephews, especially, John, Jim, and Sherri. Honoring his wishes there will be no visitation or service. Private inurnment, Dunlo United Methodist Cemetery. Arrangements by Charles O. Dimond Funeral...
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