OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
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...
Jo Crute
Feb 16, 2023
CRUTE – Irene “Jo,” 95, went to be with the Lord February 16, 2023. Born August 29, 1927, in South Fork, daughter of William A. and Stella M. (Giles) Stafford. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Harriet Howe, Pearl “Boo” Stafford, and Mary Shaw; and brothers, William Jr., Richard, and Robert Stafford. Survived by loving husband of 73 years, David...
Mary Jo Yoder
Feb 12, 2023
Yoder - Mary Jo, 68, St. Michael, passed away peacefully February 12, 2023 surrounded by her loving children and grandchildren. Born November 22, 1954 in Johnstown, daughter of the late Benjamin and Josephine (Chirillo) Kapitan. Survived by children Jason Vivian (Rebekah); Jeff Vivian (Danielle); Allison Vivian-Shrift (Luke) and Emily Yoder. Brothers John and Benjamin Kapitan (Shari); sister Cecilia Kapitan-Cramer (Dan);...
Maria D. Brydon
Feb 12, 2023
BRYDON – Maria D., 69, Johnstown, died February 12, 2023. Born April 8, 1953, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Peter and Doris (Skully) Grasso. Survived by husband of 49 years, Robert Brydon, whom she married September 1, 1973; daughters, Apryll Thompson and Michele, wife of Jeff Morse; beloved grandchildren, Trey and Donovan Thompson; and LJ, Abby, and Harrison Morse;...
Roberta L. Cox
Feb 11, 2023
COX – Roberta L., 86, Belmont, New York; passed away February 11, 2023, at Highland Park Nursing Center. Born June 3, 1936, in Vandergrift, Pennsylvania; daughter of Paul E. and Audrey Pearl (Yearty) Marshall. Preceded in death by parents; and daughter, Phyllis Cox. Survived by husband of 67 years, Phillip H. Cox, whom she married June 2, 1956; children, John...
Mary Ann Bertolino
Feb 9, 2023
BERTOLINO – Mary Ann, 81, South Fork, passed away peacefully at home February 9, 2023. Born April 20, 1941, daughter of Donald J. and Rose E. (Miller) Trotter. Preceded in death by parents; daughter, Theresa L. Fleck; grandson, Kyle J. Fleck; sister, Sara Trotter; brother, Richard Trotter; nephew, Michael Bertolino; great niece, Nicole Bertolino; and in-laws, James and Martha, John...
Ardith M. Harrison
Feb 6, 2023
HARRISON – Ardith M., 85, Summerhill, went to be with the Lord, February 6, 2023. Born December 22, 1937, in Johnstown; daughter of George and Ethel (Carpenter) Lingenfelter. Preceded in death by parents; infant son, Charles Homza; stepsons, John and Carl Harrison; sisters, Yvonne Plummer and Evelyn Yerich; and brothers, George Jr. and William. Survived by husband, Walter “Buddy” Harrison;...
James A. Bertolino
Feb 2, 2023
BERTOLINO – James A., 88, South Fork, went to be with the Lord, February 2, 2023. Born January 17, 1935, in Sidman son of Peter P. Sr. and Bernice “Maggie” (Mickus) Bertolino. Preceded in death by parents; beloved wife, Martha (Guinard) Bertolino, who died December 27, 2005; son-in-law, Kevin Smay; brothers, John and Peter Jr. Bertolino; sisters-in-law, Agnes and Catherine...
Gerald F. Schrift
Feb 1, 2023
SCHRIFT – Gerald F., 88, Mineral Point, died February 1, 2023, at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital. Born June 4, 1934, in Summerhill, son of Kenneth and Elaine (McGough) Schrift. Preceded in death by parents; stepfather, George Shatrosky; wife, Helen M. (McCall) Schrift, who died September 29, 2010; and sister, Shirley Morris. Survived by brothers, Kenneth D., Maple Valley, Washington; and Robert...
Carol L. Miller
Jan 28, 2023
MILLER – Carol L., 84, South Fork; died January 28, 2023. Born December 16, 1938, in Johnstown, daughter of James and Ruth (Kern) Taylor. Preceded in death by parents; husband, John F. Miller Jr., who died August 23, 2004; sisters, Charmaine Haberkorn, Maxine Crosley, and Jacqueline Kelly; and brother, James Taylor. Survived by daughters, Denise, wife of Charles Walters, Windber;...
Lorrena M. Preble
Jan 21, 2023
PREBLE – Lorrena M., 85, Hope Valley, Rhode Island; formerly of South Fork, Pennsylvania; died January 21, 2023. Born March 24, 1937, in Johnstown, daughter of Ernest L. and Helen N. (Binduga) Miller. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Milton “Red” Preble, who died May 12, 2010; and sister-in-law, Elise (Nestle) Miller. Survived by brother, Ernest G. Miller, Warner Robins,...
Donald W. Lester Sr.
Jan 15, 2023
LESTER – Donald W. Sr., 87, South Fork, went to be with the Lord, January 15, 2023, at Windber Hospice. Born August 25, 1935, in Windber, son of Jacob Sr. and Dora E. (Hull) Lester. Preceded in death by parents; beloved wife, Betty M. (Gramling) Lester, who died December 7, 2020; great granddaughter, Hannah Lewis; and brothers Eugene, Jacob Jr.,...
Phyllis E. Corle
Jan 10, 2023
CORLE – Phyllis E., 85, St. Michael, died January 10, 2023. Born November 12, 1937, in St. Michael, daughter of Henry and Loretta (Wiley) Hendrickson - Cruickshank. Preceded in death by parents; stepfather, William Cruickshank; and stepsisters, Bonnie Blanchetti and Sandra Joseph. Survived by son, Gary Corle, Osterburg, sister, Shirley Vozel, Robinson; and stepsisters, Heather Brendick, Johnstown; and Coralie Krisko,...
Barbara E. McIntyre
Jan 6, 2023
McIntyre – Barbara E., 76, South Fork, died January 6, 2023, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born October 3, 1946, in Johnstown, daughter of Robert L. and Flora Mae (Wolfe) Sowerbrower. Preceded in death by parents; and brothers, Robert and Alan. Survived by husband, John A. McIntyre; children, Adam McIntyre, South Fork; Heather McFarland, South Fork; and Barbara, married to...
Ginny Hull
Jan 1, 2023
HULL – Virginia M. “Ginny,” 94, Summerhill, went to be with the Lord, January 1, 2023, at St. Jude's Haven. Born May 1, 1928, in Hooversville, daughter of Domenico and Mary R. (Fusina) Fuschino. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Donald R. Hull, who died July 5, 2010; sisters, Phyllis Skobel, Lillian Stevenson, and Carol Taylor; and brothers, Joseph “Giuseppe,”...
Galen V. Nagle
Dec 25, 2022
NAGLE – Galen V., 71, Portage, died December 25, 2022, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born March 20, 1951, in Johnstown, son of Lloyd A. and Melba Z. (Mobley) Nagle. Preceded in death by parents, brother, Alan; and sisters, Sarilynn, Anita, and Linda. Survived by children, Shawn Nagle (Tina), Johnstown; Kerry Klock (Thomas), Sidman; and Esther Rummell (Kevin), Portage; grandchildren,...


