Walter J. Knisel
Apr 4, 2022
KNISEL – Walter Joseph, 88, New Germany, passed peacefully April 4, 2022, at home surrounded by family. Born October 28, 1933, in Portage, son of William A. and Julia (Saylor) Knisel. Preceded in death by parents; infant twin daughters, Mary Jean and Mary Joan; infant sister, Dorothy Pearl; sister, Rosellia Knisel; and brother, Edward Knisel. Survived by wife of 66...
Mary Jane Kistner
Mar 28, 2022
KISTNER – Mary Jane, 80, Beaverdale, died peacefully March 28, 2022, at Windber Hospice. Born June 10, 1941, in Johnstown, daughter of Joseph M. and Nellie Mae (Taylor) Mulhollen. Preceded in death by parents; husband, John J. “Jack” Kistner, who died May 14, 2006; sister, Shirley Mae Miller; and brothers, Joseph and Clarence. Survived by son, William R. Schrock, Beaverdale;...
Mary Ellen Wess
Mar 19, 2022
WESS – Mary Ellen, 86, New Germany, passed peacefully with family by her side, March 19, 2022. Born November 1, 1935, in Johnstown, daughter of Ferdinand and Mary E. (Grattan) Werfel. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Eugene “Mike” Wess, who died August 20, 2015; and infant sister, Margaret. Survived by children, Christine, wife of Mark Mitchell, North Sutton, New...
David Alan Christina
Mar 18, 2022
CHRISTINA – David Alan, 56, South Fork, died March 18, 2022, at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh. Born January 15, 1966, in Johnstown, son of William R. Sr. and Patricia M. (Fern) Christina. Preceded in death by mother, and father-in-law, Paul Snyder. Survived by father; loving wife, Pamela A. (Snyder) Christina, whom he married August 31, 2002; sons, Brandon Croyle (Amanda), Windber;...
Peter Paul Bertolino Jr.
Mar 18, 2022
BERTOLINO – Peter Paul Jr., 93, St. Michael, died March 18, 2022, at Windber Woods. Born July 10, 1928, in Sidman, son of Peter P. Sr. and Bernice “Maggie” (Mickus) Bertolino. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Catherine “Kay” (Evacko) Bertolino, who died February 14, 2022; brother, John L.; sisters-in-law, Agnes and Martha Bertolino; nephews, Michael Bertolino and Kevin Smay;...
Lillian M. Hinderliter
Mar 16, 2022
HINDERLITER – Lillian M., 91, formerly of South Fork, died March 16, 2022, at Maple Winds Care Center. Born September 14, 1930, in Sidman, the last surviving child of Evan and Mary (Opalecky) Yakicic. Preceded in death by parents; and siblings, George, Sylvia Barr, Agnes Gelles, Anna Jahoda, Betty Vasas, Dorothy Wingard, Edward, Marion LaPointe, Robert, and James. Survived by...
Nancy M. Edmiston
Mar 7, 2022
EDMISTON – Nancy M., 87, Seven Hills, Ohio; formerly of Salix, died March 7, 2022, at University Hospital, Parma, Ohio. Born July 22, 1934, in Summerhill, daughter of Joseph G. and Mary (Schrift) Bimle. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Earl E. Edmiston, who died March 2, 2014; sisters, Anna Jean Motchenbaugh, Margaret McCormick, Josephine Cochran, and Catherine Yakicic; brothers,...
Rose M. Golas
Mar 5, 2022
GOLAS - Rose Marie (Turgeon), 81, New Germany, died March 5, 2022. Born June 6, 1940, in Windber, daughter of Albert J. and Pauline (Likovich) Turgeon. Preceded in death by parents; loving husband of 54 years, Ernest Golas, who died April 18, 2016; and brother, Andrew Turgeon. Survived by her seven children, Mary Ann Golas, Karen Golas, Ruth Golas, Sylvia...
Mark D. Grow
Mar 5, 2022
GROW – Mark Duane, 47, South Fork, passed away March 5, 2022; from his struggle with cancer. Born May 16, 1974, son of Donald M. and Cheryl L. (Barefoot) Grow. Survived by parents; children, Eric, Karli, Shane, and Jackson; granddaughter, Knala; sisters, Sherry L., wife of Michael Hautz; and Dawnetta E., wife of Keith Hoyer; aunt, Barbara Slonac, who was...
Danny L. Bassett
Feb 26, 2022
BASSETT – Danny L., 64, Sidman, died peacefully at home February 26, 2022; with his brother Tim and beloved cat “Baby Girl” at his side. Born November 3, 1957, in Johnstown, son of Richard and Leola (Jones) Bassett. Preceded in death by parents; infant brother, Robert; stepmother, Carol (Sikora) Bassett; and nephew, Richie Dunn. Survived by brother, Timothy, married to...
Jean Banks
Feb 16, 2022
BANKS - Kathryn Regina “Jean,” 80, St. Michael, departed her loving family Wednesday, February 16, 2022, in the comfort of her family home. Born November 6, 1941, in South Fork, daughter of Michael and Sophia (Resick) Baloga. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Barbara “Tossy” Klemens; and brother, Jimmy Dougherty. Survived by loving husband of 58 years, Charles J. Banks,...
Christine A. Tully
Feb 16, 2022
TULLY – Christine A. “Tina,” 70, passed peacefully, with Kimmy at her side, February 16, 2022. Born January 7, 1952, in Johnstown, daughter of Thomas A. and Anna M. (Siverinac) Tully. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Audrey Peretin and Judith “Judy” Wess; brothers, Joseph and Thomas; and in-laws, Frank Peretin, Dean Wess, Joseph Frank, William “Jim” Ehrhart, and John...
Catherine M. Bertolino
Feb 14, 2022
BERTOLINO – Catherine M. “Kay”, 91, St. Michael, died February 14, 2022, at Forest Hills Personal Care Home. Born January 18, 1931, in St. Michael, daughter of the late Evan and Caroline E. (Ivock) Evacko. Survived by husband of 68 years, Peter Bertolino, whom she married September 5, 1953; daughter, Cathy, wife of Jeff Madison, Harrisburg; grandchildren, Jonathan, Fullerton, California;...
Helen Thomas
Feb 9, 2022
THOMAS, Helen, 91, St. Michael, loving wife, mother, and grandmother went to be with her Lord on February 9, 2022. Born March 18, 1930, in Portage; daughter of Peter and Mary (Smick) Ferchalk. She will be met in Heaven by her loving husband, Byron Thomas, whom she married on December 20, 1950; her parents; brothers, John and George Ferchalk, and...
Margaret Rachael
Feb 8, 2022
RACHAEL – Margaret, 99, Richland, formerly of Llanfair; died February 8, 2022, at Arbutus Park Manor. Born September 27, 1922, in Dunlo, the last surviving child of Stephen R. and Mary (Cingel) Rachael. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Ann Rachael, Mary Cooper, and Helen Regan; and brothers, Michael, John, Adam, Peter, Nicholas, Stephen, George, and Joseph. Survived by sister-in-law,...
Mary A. Ladika
Feb 6, 2022
LADIKA – Mary A., 98, Ebensburg, formerly of South Fork; died at home with Bob & Cindy at her side. Born March 28, 1923, in South Fork; daughter of the Mirko and Mary (Trozok) Grgurich. Preceded in death by parents; husband of 61 years, Frank M. “Fuzzy” Ladika, who died July 26, 2003; grandson, Michael Cecchini, and sister, Margaret Prince....
Joan D. Montag
Feb 4, 2022
Montag - Joan D., 89, Johnstown, died February 4, 2022, at Arbutus Park Manor. Born September 9, 1932, in Johnstown; daughter of Vincent and Marie (Berg) Witherow. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Bernard W. “Duke” Montag Sr., who died December 20, 2003; infant brother, James; and brother, Paul Witherow. Survived by children, Janet, wife of James Kyler, Sheffield; Bernard...
Darl L. Susko
Feb 3, 2022
SUSKO – Darl L., 73, Mount Hope, died February 3, 2022, at UPMC Shadyside. Born June 12, 1948, in Johnstown; son of Darl G. and Betty R. (Myers) Susko. Preceded in death by parents; 4-year-old brother, Mark D.; sister, Paulette Walker; and granddaughter, Fawn Lockhart. Survived by children, Luke Susko; and Gindy Susko, both of Johnstown; and Darey Susko, Richmond,...
Dennis J. Grattan
Feb 3, 2022
GRATTAN – Dennis J., 84, Sidman, died February 3, 2022, at home, surrounded by family. Born July 11, 1937, in Dunlo, son of Lawrence E. and Frances R. (Jerneycic) Grattan. Preceded in death by parents, father and mother-in-law, Glenn and Geraldine Thomas; sisters, Alda (Peter) Kovalsky, Caroline (Pete) Rachael, and Dorothy (James) Mihalick; in-laws, Glory Grattan, Twila Grattan, Joan Grattan,...
Elizabeth Theresa Clara Ryan
Feb 1, 2022
RYAN – Elizabeth Theresa Clara, 101, New Germany, died peacefully at home. Born January 5, 1921, in New Germany; the last surviving child of Joseph and Margaret (Long) Smith. Preceded in death by parents; son-in-law, George Rouse; seven brothers, Vincent, Clement, Cletus, Benno, Thomas, Father Julian Smith, O.S.B., and Father Ermin Smith, O.S.B.; and four sisters, Mary Chirdon, Helen Smith,...