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Mary Jane Knisel
Feb 27, 2024
KNISEL – Mary Jane, 90, New Germany, passed peacefully February 27, 2024, at home, surrounded by loving family. Born November 21, 1933, in Summerhill, the daughter of Edward L. and Regina Mary (Bodenschatz) Werfel. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Walter J. Knisel, who died April 4, 2022; infant twin daughters, Mary Jean and Mary Joan; sisters, Violet Templeton and...
Bernard V. Grattan
Feb 26, 2024
GRATTAN – Bernard V., 80, Johnstown, passed away February 26, 2024. Born February 14, 1944, in Johnstown. Son of Bernard T. and Mary Louise (O’Neill) Grattan. Preceded in death by parents; and brother, David T. Grattan.
Survived by sister, Margaret M. Roddy (Joseph); uncle, Thomas O’Neill; niece, Veronica Neubaum (Eric); nephew, Joseph Roddy; great niece, Aurora; and great nephews, William and...
Linda C. Costlow
Feb 20, 2024
COSTLOW – Linda Catherine (Paxton), 60, Johnstown, died February 20, 2024. Born January 1, 1964, in Johnstown, daughter of Donald Irvin Sr. and Amehlia Cora (Gaunt) Paxton. Preceded in death by parents, husband, David A. Costlow, who died June 11, 2023; and sister, Mary Elia, who died February 9, 2024.
Survived by son, James Warner and partner, Nathan Schlusser; her stepchildren, Melody Steele,...
Nancy A. Standley
Feb 16, 2024
STANDLEY - Nancy A., 92, Laurel View Village, Davidsville, Pennsylvania, died February 16, 2024. Born April 14, 1931, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, daughter of William and Priscilla (Wilkins) Owen. Preceded in death by parents; and husband, Lester W. Standley.
Survived by sons, Bruce (Nadine) Standley, Summerhill, Pennsylvania; and Brian (Katie) Standley, London, U.K.; grandchildren, Owen, Nora (Philip) Conway, Evan, Edgar, and Otis;...
Gail I. Johns
Feb 16, 2024
JOHNS – Gail I. (Weaver), 86, Mt. Hope, died peacefully February 16, 2024, at home with her family by her side. Born August 5, 1937, in Adams Township, daughter of Edward E. and Beatrice (Reighard) Weaver. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Harold B. “Fuzz” Johns, who died March 27, 2002; infant son, Kerry Lynn, who died June 4, 1965;...
Raymond Donald Boley
Feb 11, 2024
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BOLEY – Raymond Donald, 60, New Germany; our special angel went to be with Jesus, February 11, 2024. Born March 25, 1963, in Washington, Pennsylvania; son of Donald and Edith (Crocefoglia) Boley. Survived by parents; siblings, Michael (Anne), David (Lori), Kristine Aiken (Brian),...
Joanne M. Thomas
Feb 9, 2024
THOMAS – Joanne M., 82, Sidman, passed peacefully February 9, 2024, surrounded by family. Born July 11, 1941, in Windber, daughter of Peter R. and Anna P. (Stupic) Ladika. Preceded in death by parents; and brother, James.
Survived by husband of 63 years, Ronald G. Thomas, whom she married April 23, 1960; children, Tracy (Martin Yakicic), Rodger (Deborah Petkosh), Patti (Ronald...
Regis E. Endler
Feb 8, 2024
ENDLER, Regis E., 87, Johnstown, died February 8, 2024, at home. Born April 24, 1936, in Ehrenfeld, son of Reuben L. and Catherine "Sis" (Burger) Endler. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Joanne N. (Oswalt) Endler, who died March 10, 1985; and son-in-law, Mike Savlan.
Survived by children, Douglas (Francine Gacka), Duncansville; Donna Savlan (Joseph Rowinski), Mineral Point; and Daniel (Colleen...
Glenn Alexander
Feb 3, 2024
ALEXANDER – Glenn, 95, Summerhill, longtime resident of Mineral Point; went to be with the Lord, February 3, 2024.
Born June 25, 1928, in Mineral Point, son of Ralph and Bertha (Ford) Alexander. Preceded in death by parents; beloved wife of 71 years, Agnes (Lynch), who died December 4, 2020; sons, John and Charles; grandson, Scott Brewer; sister, Hazel Jones; brother,...
Thomas D. Grosik, Sr.
Jan 22, 2024
GROSIK – Thomas D. Sr. “Pap,” 79, South Fork, died January 22, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born August 15, 1944, in Vintondale, son of John G. “Red” and Anna (Dulashaw) Grosik. Preceded in death by parents; beloved wife, Karen A. (Hajzus) Grosik, who died July 24, 2005; and son-in-law, Sam Cobaugh.
Survived by children, Thomas Jr. (Laurie Coughenour); Ann...
Douglas Paul Jones
Jan 19, 2024
JONES – Douglas Paul, 50, South Fork, died at Conemaugh Hospital January 19, 2024, with his wife by his side. Born September 17, 1973, in Johnstown; son of Russell and Susan (Reighard) Jones.
Preceded in death by grandparents, Willard Jones; and Ralph and Hope (Ryan) Reighard; and mother-in-law, Sonja (Abram) McGregor.
Survived by his high school sweetheart, Heather (McGregor) Jones, whom he...
Donald L. Edwards
Jan 18, 2024
EDWARDS – Donald L., 43, South Fork, died at Conemaugh Hospital January 18, 2024, surrounded by family. Born February 18, 1980, in Johnstown; son of Bonnie (Weaver) Edwards and the late Lewis Edwards Jr.
Survived by mother, with whom he resided; sister, Lisa Edwards and her dog, Mocha; dear friend, Heidi Oswalt; and beloved dogs, Star and Bella. Graduate of Greater...
Michael J. Cannonie Jr.
Jan 16, 2024
CANNONIE – Michael James “Mike,” 70, Johnstown, formerly of South Fork, passed away January 16, 2024, at home. Born April 9, 1953, in Johnstown, son of Michael James Cannonie Sr. and Helen (Conley) Homza. Preceded in death by parents; stepfather, Joseph Homza; infant brother, Robert (Bobby) Homza; and sister, Traila Graffius.
Survived by loving wife of 52 years, Joyce Ann...
Lynn E. Sambol
Jan 13, 2024
SAMBOL – Lynn E., 70, Richland, formerly of Krayn; found her “forever apartment” in Heaven January 13, 2024. Born October 18, 1953, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by father, Robert A. Weyandt, Sr. and brother, Robert A. Weyandt, Jr.
Survived by daughters, Stephanie Stombaugh (Ron) and Andrea Corbett (Steve); beloved grandchildren, Madison Stombaugh (Brenden), Corey Stombaugh (Tori), Hannah Williams, Tanner...
Harold M. Hinkledire, Jr.
Jan 12, 2024
HINKLEDIRE – Harold Milton, Jr., 71, of Salix, passed away January 12, 2024. Born September 14, 1952 in Roaring Spring, PA son of Harold Milton Sr. and Beatrice Grace (Bastin) Hinkledire. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Yvonne Caycho; and longtime companion, Monika Pfeil.
Survived by daughter Melissa Faith; granddaughter, Alyssa; grandson, Zachariah; two great granddaughters, Presley and...
Dennis B. Bowen
Jan 9, 2024
BOWEN – Dennis Bray, 82, South Fork, went to be with the Lord January 9, 2024. Born August 15, 1941, in South Fork, son of J. Earl and Marion E. (Bray) Bowen. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Carole Yeager; and brother, William D. Bowen.
Survived by beloved wife, Dorothy L. (Ellenberger) Bowen, whom he married May...
Jim M. Fisher
Jan 6, 2024
FISHER – James M. “Jim,” 77, Summerhill, formerly of Portage; died unexpectedly January 6, 2024, at home. Born May 11, 1946, in Johnstown, son of William A. Sr. and Audrey (Crate) Fisher. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Deborah A. Kubacka; and brother, John F. “Jack” Fisher. Survived by loving wife of 54 years, Janet (Mauger) Fisher; son, Jimmy Jr....
James Marvin Noon
Jan 2, 2024
NOON – James “Marvin,” 73, The Villages, Florida; died January 2, 2024. Born June 26, 1950, in South Fork, son of James M. and Sannie T. (Oswalt) Noon. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Thelma Robinson; and brother-in-law, James Martin.
Survived by loving wife of 53 years, Diana (Hoffman) Noon, whom he married April 18,1970; sons, Scott (Amy...
Joanne C. Single
Jan 1, 2024
SINGLE – Joanne C., 85, Beaverdale, died January 1, 2024. Born April 21, 1938, in Beaverdale, daughter of John F. and Anna (Eurcho) Chunta. Preceded in death by parents; husband, James E. Single, who died September 6, 1972; granddaughter, Stephanie Horten; and brothers, Bernard Chunta (Mary) and Fr. Roger Chunta, T.O.R. Survived by daughters, Susan (Joseph Horten); Diane (Todd Montemorano);...
Steve J. Pepoy
Dec 29, 2023
PEPOY – Steve J.,91, St. Michael, died December 29, 2023. Born February 2, 1932, in Johnstown, son of John and Elizabeth (Pastor) Pepoy. Preceded in death by parents; beloved wife, Gladys E. (Margo) Pepoy, who died March 3, 2009; daughter, Judith Mary Pepoy; sisters, Marie Ambrose, Ann Franze, Irene Burkey, and Elizabeth Mihalko; and brothers, John, Joseph, and George Pepoy....
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