SLIKO – Patti Ann, 69, departed as a pilgrim on earth on June 18, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Born November 30, 1951, in South Fork, daughter of Ray and Jeanne (Morgan) Baxter. Preceded in death by parents; son Corey Varner in 2016; and step-son, Adam Sliko in 2021. Survived by husband, Kenneth J. “Kenny” Sliko, Adams Township; and...
ALLISON - Irene Mabel, 100, Johnstown, Pennsylvania; died June 13, 2021, at The Villa Personal Care. Born July 19, 1920, in Chase, Wisconsin; daughter of Ernest F. and Mabel F. (Aprille) Heinemann. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Clifford J. Allison, who died March 24, 1992; and sisters, Lucille Kolakowski, Florence Sternberg, and Gladys Werner. Survived by her companion and...
WIRICK – Wanda E., 67, Mineral Point, died June 13, 2021, at home. Born February 17, 1954, in Mineral Point, daughter of William P. and Sadie Mae (Bailey) Goughnour. Preceded in death by parents; son, Jeremiah J. Wirick; grandson, Coty Wyant; and brother, James Goughnour. Survived by husband Cloyd Wirick III, whom she married June 23, 1973; children, Renee, wife...
BORTEL – Ronald Gene, 85, Clearfield, native of Sidman, died June 12, 2021, at Mountain Laurel Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center. Born January 10, 1936, son of Robert F. and Ruby E. (Smay) Bortel. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Gerald A. Bortel; former wife, Naomi M. (Reighard) Bortel, and niece, Tina Giesen. Survived by son, David Alan, Danville; daughter, Debra...
LeFORT – Patricia, 67, Summerhill, died June 11, 2021, at home. Born March 15, 1954, in Johnstown, daughter of William and Alice June (Miller) Salkeld. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Gerald “Baldy” LeFort, who died February 11, 2013; step-father, George Gallaher; brother, William H. Salkeld; and step-daughter, Patty LeFort. Survived by sons, Frank Zevorich, married to Lori (Ferry), Richland;...
YOUNG – John S. “Sam,” 59, Summerhill; died June 8, 2021, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born July 7, 1961, in Johnstown; son of John R. and Janice L. (Connelly) Young. Preceded in death by father; granddaughter, Serena Grace; and brother-in-law, Alan Johnson. Survived by mother, Summerhill; wife of 20 years, Lee A. (Goughnour) Young, Summerhill; daughter, Ashley L., wife...
COUTTS – Robert Eugene “Bob,” 75, St. Michael, passed away peacefully June 7, 2021, at home surrounded by loving family after a four-year battle with Uveal Melanoma, a cause which he “championed” till the end. Born July 16, 1945, in Johnstown, son of George Vaugh Sr. and Dorothy Irene (Gindlesperger) Coutts. Preceded in death by parents; brother, George V. Coutts...
BREWER – Etheleen, 101, Portage, died June 2, 2021, at Maple Winds Care Center. Born November 21, 1919, in Johnstown, daughter of Louis G. Sr. and Elizabeth (Partsch) Harteis. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Emerson Brewer, who died November 22, 2005; daughter, Carol Kawchak, step-daughters, Valerie Sliko, Michelle Croyle, and Sharon Penatzer; great-grandsons, CJ Barefoot and Alex Kawchak; sisters,...
MALLIN – Theresa C., 89, Geistown, died June 1, 2021, at Amber Springs of Laurelwood, Johnstown. Born February 9, 1932, in South Fork, last surviving child of Robert Leo and Ruth B. (Fisher) Wilson. Preceded in death by parents; husband, James R. Mallin, who died December 3, 1986; sisters, Anna Berkheimer and Mary Spalla; and brother, Michael Wilson. Survived by...
WALTERS - Mary Kathryn (Smith), 85, Spring Hill, Florida; passed away at 1:21 a.m. May 26, 2021 at Oak Hill Hospital, Brooksville, Florida. Born in Dunlo, Pennsylvania; on June 8, 1935, oldest daughter of William John Smith and Catherine Elizabeth Costlow (Joll) (Myers) Smith. Preceded in death by parents; siblings, William Paul Smith, Charles Richard 'Dick' Smith, Ronald Dennis Smith,...
WACHS - Russell W. Jr., 36, South Fork, died May 26, 2021. Born July 9, 1984, son of Russell Sr. and Robin "Maggie" (Ruffing) Wachs. Preceded in death by nephew, Donte Sanchez. Survived by parents; sons, Keith Wachs and Denver Cramer; sisters, Stacy Walker and Theresa Wachs; and maternal grandmother, Linda Ruffing. Public visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday...
JARVIE – Violet, 70, Mineral Point, passed away May 18, 2021 at home. Born June 11, 1950, daughter of Thomas and Violet (Hamilton) Hebden. Preceded in death by parents; husband, James R. “Bob” Jarvie, who died April 7, 2012; infant brother, Ricky Hugh Hebden; and brother, Roger Hebden. Survived by son Jim Jarvie, South Fork; and brothers, Thomas, married to...
EVANS – John R. “Ronnie,” 83, Ebensburg, passed away peacefully May 17, 2021 at home, surrounded by loving family. Born March 29, 1938, in South Fork, son of John I. and Iva Pearl (Miller) Evans. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Mary Jane (Conrad) Evans, who died March 17, 2020; son Francis; and sister, Ruth Pileski. Survived by children, William...
MYERS – Robert Alan “Smoke,” 62, Sidman, died April 23, 2021, at home. Born December 14, 1958 in Johnstown, son of Robert D. and Vivian J. “Jeanne” (Sanders) Myers. Preceded in death by parents; and faithful dog, Crosby. Survived by children, Justin, married to Alissa (McFarland), Sidman; Jamie, wife of Edward Richardson III, Summerhill; and Daniel, married to Gena (Pentz),...
McCONEGHY – Kenneth E., 79, South Fork, passed peacefully April 20, 2021 at Windber Hospice. Born May 25, 1941, in Ehrenfeld son of Patrick E. and June Dorothy (Penrod) McConeghy. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Loretta P. (Gaffney) McConeghy, who died August 18, 2010; and daughter, June Helen Pepe. Survived by daughter, Michelle Price, New Jersey; brother, Ron McConeghy,...
BEVERIDGE – Wilma C., 94, formerly of Sidman, died April 18, 2021, at McCullough Place, Westmont; surrounded by loving family. Born December 13, 1926, in Dunlo, daughter of Emile E. and Alice (Bruett) Folmer. Preceded in death by parents; husband of 65 years, Norman J. Beveridge, who died December 10, 2012; sister, Theona V. (Folmer) Miller; and brother, Byron Q....
BERTOLINO – Michael, 62, Ebensburg, died April 16, 2021 at home. Born September 1, 1958, in Windber, son of John L. Sr. and Agnes (Sikora) Bertolino. Preceded in death by parents; and niece, Nicole Bertolino. Survived by sister, Gloria Jean, wife of Larry W. Lohr, Hooversville; brother, John L. Jr., married to Vicki (Kriston), Ebensburg; special friend, Tressia “Tret” Molinik,...
HOLDSWORTH – Robert, 91, Parrish, Florida; formerly of Salix, died April 9, 2021 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born April 11, 1929, in Gallitzin, son of Richard Sr. and Margaret (Smith) Holdsworth. Preceded in death by parents; loving wife, Martha “Louise” (Calderwood) of 64 years; brothers, Archie, John, and twin brother, Richard Jr.; and sisters, Catherine...
HARSHBERGER – Stuart Jay, 67, Geistown, died April 6, 2021 at home, surrounded by loving family. Born July 13, 1953 in Pittsburgh, son of the late Calvin Jay and Betty Jane “Jane” (Mapstone) Harshberger. Survived by loving wife of 44 years, Susan J. (Geiser) Harshberger, whom he married May 15, 1976; children, Melissa, wife of Shawn Ramirez, Westmont; Joshua, married...
ROSEMAS – Allen C., 71, Haralson, Georgia; formerly of South Fork, Pennsylvania; passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Newnan Piedmont Hospital, Newnan, Georgia; surrounded by his loving family. Born June 26, 1949, in Johnstown, son of the late Leo M. and Dorothy L. (Ofsanko) Rosemas. Survived by wife, Bonita (Bracknell) Rosemas, Haralson, Georgia; children, Jo Lynn, wife of John...