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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;...
Bob T. Bopp
Jul 25, 2023
BOPP – Robert T. “Bob,” 82, New Germany, died July 25, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born June 19, 1941, in New Germany, son of George “Jack” and Rose M. (Wirfel) Bopp. Preceded in death by parents; granddaughter, Jordann Rose Orosz; sisters, Caroline Dombrosky and Regina Schall; and brothers, Paul, Anthony, and William Bopp. Survived by loving...
Sally Ann Killinger
Jul 22, 2023
KILLINGER - Sally Ann “Nana” or “Sal,” 62, passed away July 22, 2023, at Magee Hospital, Pittsburgh; due to complications after a long battle with cervical cancer. Born May 5, 1961, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by parents, Walter “Tim” and Delores (Horrell) Killinger; sister, Karen Yatsky; and nephew, Justin. Survived by siblings, William “Killer” and wife Liz; Susan and...
Patrick J. Krestar Sr.
Jul 22, 2023
KRESTAR – Patrick J. Sr., 73, South Fork, died July 22, 2023. Born February 8, 1950, in South Fork, son of Michael M. Jr. and Margaret A. (Diamond) Krestar. Preceded in death by parents; son, Timothy S.; brother, Larry; and sister-in-law, Donna Krestar. Survived by wife of 53 years, Angela A. (Kozich), whom he married October 11, 1969; sons, Patrick...
Vivian E. Douglas
Jul 20, 2023
DOUGLAS – Vivian E., 91, South Fork, died July 20, 2023, at Windber Hospice. Born March 25, 1932, in Seward, daughter of Harold and Elda Rae (Deyarmin) Fox. Preceded in death by parents, husband, Meade Douglas, who died August 22, 1995; grandson, Jason Douglas; sisters, Donna McGinnis and Gladys Toth; and brothers, Robert and William Fox. Survived by sons, Mark,...
Thomas C. "Butch" Gregovich
Jul 16, 2023
GREGOVICH – Thomas C. “Butch”, 84, South Fork, died July 16, 2023. Born September 1, 1938, in South Fork, son of Thomas and Grace (Reighard) Gregovich. Preceded in death by parents, son, Thomas C. “Buddy” Gregovich, Jr., and sister, Joyce Amigh. Survived by loving wife of 58 years, LaVerne (Rohner) Gregovich, whom he married March 10, 1965; daughter, Sandy (David)...
Russell M. Hale
Jul 15, 2023
HALE – Russell M. “Russy”, 67, Friedens, formerly of South Fork, died July 15, 2023. Born February 17, 1956, son of William W. and Hilda (Moratti) Hale. Preceded in death by father. Survived by mother, children: Jessica, wife of Henry West, Cairnbrook; Stephanie Hale, Friedens; and Mark Hale, Stoystown; grandchildren: Riley, Wesley, and Aleigha; and siblings: Judy, wife of Ed...
Dorothy J. Buriani
Jul 12, 2023
BURIANI – Dorothy J. “Dot,” 93, Summerhill, died July 12, 2023, at Conemaugh Hospital, surrounded by family. Born March 30, 1930, in Johnstown, last surviving child of Victor and Julia (Ferlin) Hody. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Pietro “Pete” Buriani, who died January 29, 1987; and siblings, Anne, Christina, Frank, John, Carl, and Herman Hody; and Mary Krivecky, Minnie...
Terry J. Shaffer
Jul 11, 2023
SHAFFER – Terry J., 56, Beaverdale, died peacefully July 11, 2023, at Windber Hospice. Born October 16, 1966, in Johnstown, son of Emerson Daniel and Ella Joyce (Swartz) Shaffer. Preceded in death by parents; and “stepdad,” Herb Marshall. Survived by wife, Beth Ann (Swope) Shaffer; children, Daniel (Janessa), Alex (Jackie), and Shannon Shaffer; stepchildren, Ryan (Brianna), Devon (Victoria), Blake (Kylea),...
Ruth J. Keller
Jul 10, 2023
KELLER – Ruth Jane, 84, South Fork, died July 10, 2023, at home surrounded by family. Born March 16, 1939, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Gerald and Ruby Kehn. Survived by loving husband, William E. Keller, Sr. Bill and Ruth were high school sweethearts who wed on June 11, 1957. They spent 66 years together living in the Lamb’s...
David Gruss
Jul 4, 2023
David Gruss, lovingly known to many as “Pappy Loco”, 65, of South Fork, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 4, 2023. Son of Stephen and Bridget (Beck) Gruss. Preceded in death by his father; infant sister; granddaughter, Gracie Williamson; brother-in-law, Ricky Baxter; in-laws Wayne and Shirley Baxter and nephew, Brandon Baxter. Survived by his mother, Bridget Gruss;...
Juanita L. Berger
Jun 30, 2023
BERGER – Juanita L., 93, Salix, went to be with the Lord, June 30, 2023. Born October 8, 1929, in Dunlo, daughter of Altis L. and Edith (Halliwell) Harbaugh. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Charles R. Berger, who died January 3, 1997; sons, Michael and Charles Jr.; daughter-in-law, Sheila (Clark); and sisters, Clara J. Custer and Deloris Berkebile. Survived...
Bill Kostan
Jun 23, 2023
KOSTAN – William S. “Bill,” 89, South Fork, died June 23, 2023, at home. Born May 12, 1934, in Portage, son of Andrew and Anna (Sepata) Kostan. Preceded in death by parents; brother, James Kostan; and sister, Blanche Barnish. Survived by wife of 65 years, Delores J. “Dee” (Bartko) Kostan, whom he married May 17, 1958; children, Deborah Braxton; Jeffrey...
Vicki A. Mackall
Jun 12, 2023
MACKALL – Vicki A., 61, South Fork, went to be with her Lord, June 12, 2023, at home. Born January 22, 1962, in Johnstown; daughter of the late Calvin Jay and Diane “Neenie” (Myers) Cummings. Survived by husband of 39 years, Matthew R. Mackall, whom she married July 2, 1983; daughter, Samantha, wife of Matthew Weaver; beloved grandchildren, Kaiden, Blake,...
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