Robert Leo McCormick
Mar 28, 2021
McCORMICK - Robert Leo, 77, South Fork, passed away at his home on Sunday, March 28, 2021, after seeking every reasonable way to fight esophageal cancer and maintain a good quality life for the past 16 months. Bob was born on June 23, 1943, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania; son of the late Lawrence E. and Margaret J. (Bimle) McCormick. He was...
Joanne Louise Locher
Mar 20, 2021
LOCHER – Joanne Louise, 72, South Fork, formerly of East Conemaugh, passed away peacefully at home March 20, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Born January 28, 1949 in Johnstown, daughter of James E. and Martha C. (Rodkey) Locher. Preceded in death by parents; and an infant son. Survived by children, Jamey Locher, Windber; Dale (Jackie) Locher, Ferndale; and Jennifer,...
Teresa M. Bennie
Mar 16, 2021
BENNIE – Teresa M., 57, Conemaugh, died March 16, 2021 at home surrounded by family. Born July 28, 1963, in Johnstown daughter of Dwayne and Sarah J. (Pitt) Adams. Preceded in death by father; and husband, Louis J. Bennie, who died May 10, 2015. Survived by mother; children, Christopher (Rachelle) Fraser, Michigan; Shane Fraser, Altoona; and Scott (Amber) Fraser, Johnstown;...
Jean Bunk
Mar 16, 2021
BUNK - Anna Regina "Jean,” 87, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Sunrise Senior Living, Abington Pennsylvania. Anna was born on April 2, 1933, in South Fork, Pennsylvania. She married the late William Anthony "Bill" Bunk on April 30, 1960 and spent most of her adult life in Central New Jersey, where she and Bill raised their four children....
Russell Dugan
Mar 14, 2021
DUGAN – Russell, 48, Portage, formerly of Lake Elsinore, California; died March 14, 2021 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Born March 23, 1972, in Santa Ana, California. Preceded in death by wife, Melinda (Zerr) Dugan; and sister, Deborah Holden. Survived by parents, Gary and Lee (Decker) Dugan, Portage; sister, Marie Allen; children, Russell Dugan Jr., Megan Chott and Brenna, Katie, Michael,...
Stephen L. Ross
Mar 12, 2021
ROSS – Stephen L., 48, South Fork, passed away March 12, 2021. Born February 15, 1973, in Greensburg, Westmoreland County. Preceded in death by grandparents, Leroy and Arlene Schultz and Bobby and Lillian Dudley; aunt, LeAnn Curtis; stepfather, Paul Dudley; and fathers-in-law, Harold Eshbaugh and Terry Manges. Survived by wife, Susan L. (Eshbaugh) Ross, whom he married August 10, 2019;...
Elaine Ruth Miller
Mar 9, 2021
MILLER – Elaine Ruth, 81, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord March 9, 2021, at Memorial Medical Center. Born April 12, 1939, in South Fork, daughter of William and Mabel (Gramling) Russell. Preceded in death by parents; and loving husband, Samuel R. Miller, who died October 22, 2011. Survived by daughters, Robin Wanko and Wendy Miller-Helman, wife of Robert...
John A. Progar Sr.
Mar 9, 2021
PROGAR – John Albert Sr., 88, St. Michael, passed away March 9, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Born March 28, 1932, in St. Michael, Pennsylvania; son of Michael and Elizabeth (Roeder) Progar. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Paul, William, Edward, Henry, Andy, Louis, and Mickey; and sisters, Rose Marie Myers and Elizabeth Osman. Survived by loving wife of...
Sandra J. Loya
Mar 9, 2021
LOYA – Sandra J., 78, South Fork, passed away at home surrounded by loving family March 9, 2021. Born July 22, 1942, in Johnstown, daughter of George Dong and Mary (Sokach) Nassar. Preceded in death by parents; and brothers, Larry, Ed, Walt and Richard Nassar. Survived by devoted husband of 54 years, Larry J. Loya, whom she married, August 6,...
Paul A. Susko
Mar 7, 2021
SUSKO – Paul Andrew, 83, Mount Hope, passed away March 7, 2021 at Windber Hospice. Born September 4, 1937, in St. Michael, son of Andrew and Ella (Yauneridge) Susko. Preceded in death by parents; and sister Mary Ella Wirfel. Survived by loving wife of 56 years, Marian (Profaizer) Susko, whom he married October 3, 1964; sons, David, married to Betsy...
Eugene J. Gargon
Mar 7, 2021
GARGON – Eugene J., 90, Salix, passed away peacefully March 7, 2021 at home surrounded by loving family. Born March 1, 1931, in Sankertown, son of Emory and Helen (Hooder) Gargon. Preceded in death by parents; beloved wife, Edith B. (Nickol) Gargon, who died June 28, 2018; son, Eugene J. Jr.; brother, Emory; and sisters, Irene Gurchik, Jennie Gonda, and...
Jason Dennis Plummer
Mar 3, 2021
PLUMMER - Jason Dennis, 44, formerly of Sidman, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2021 at his home in Edgewater, Maryland. Born April 1, 1976 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, son of Dennis and Wilma (Slater) Plummer, Sidman, Pennsylvania. Preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Frank and Coletta Plummer; maternal grandparents, Albert and Clara (Chessmore) Slater; and great nephew, Jaxon Richardson. In...
Bertha L. Witprachtiger
Mar 2, 2021
WITPRACHTIGER – Bertha Lee, 75, Plymouth, California; went to be with the Lord March 2, 2021. Born April 16, 1945, in South Fork, daughter of Glenn and Dorothy Mae (Meier) Josephson. Preceded in death by parents; twin brother, Raymond; brother, Glenn; brother-in-law, Tom Dunmire; and step-daughter, Heidi Dishong. Survived by husband, Raymond Eugene Witprachtiger, Plymouth, California; children, Lisa (Bill) Palm;...
Edward R. Myers
Mar 1, 2021
MYERS – Edward R., 76, St. Michael, passed peacefully at home March 1, 2021. Born January 23, 1945, in Wilkinsburg, Allegheny County; son of George “Lanky” and Helen (Zoltz) Myers. Preceded in death by parents; infant grandson, Jacob Kundrod; and paternal grandparents, Robert N. and Elizabeth C. (Costlow) Myers, who helped raise him. Survived by beloved wife, Karen A. (Hautz)...
Richard W. Wishneski
Feb 24, 2021
WISHNESKI – Richard W., 80, Altoona, formerly of Horseheads, New York; passed away at home February 24, 2021. Born October 19, 1940, in Portage; the last surviving child of Frederick Sr. and Jennie (Cameron) Wishneski. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Fred Jr., Robert, Carl, Raymond, and Gerald; and sisters, Maureen Wishneski, Margaret Ann Wishneski, Betty Connors, Lillian Bopp, and...
Ronald D. "Buck" Strayer Sr.
Feb 6, 2021
STRAYER – Ronald D. Sr. “Buck,” 83, Johnstown, died February 6, 2021 at Cambria Care Center. Born June 1, 1937, in Johnstown, son of Ardell Strayer and Hazel (Smay) Strayer-McGarvey. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Elizabeth M. (Teeter) Strayer, who died April 24, 1999; brother, Kenneth E. Strayer; and sister, Twila J. Cameron. Survived by sons, Ronald D. Jr.,...
Josephine S. Pcola - Castorina
Feb 4, 2021
CASTORINA – Josephine S., 103, St. Michael, died February 4, 2021, at Rose of Sharon Home. Born May 7, 1917, in Ruthford, daughter of Michael and Agnes H. (Yadrich) Rosman-Salargo. Preceded in death by parents; first husband, John S. Pcola; second husband, Frank J. Castorina; son, John M. Pcola Sr.; sisters, Catherine Rusciano, Mabel Lapanja, Anna Myers, and Mary Imhoff;...
Catherine Thrower
Jan 24, 2021
THROWER – Catherine V., 98, Dunlo, died January 24, 2021, at St. Benedict Manor, St. Benedict, Pennsylvania. Born October 7, 1922, in Dunlo; last surviving child of Michael and Anna (Lucas) Valko. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Stanley D. “Boots” Thrower, who died August 16, 1997; son Robert S. Thrower, who died May 8, 1965; sisters, Mary Jenkins, Helen...
Mildred M. Miller
Jan 24, 2021
MILLER – Mildred M., Mineral Point, 93 years young, went to meet her Savior on Sunday January 24, 2021 and was greeted by family whom she had longed to see again. Born October 23, 1927, in Vinco, daughter of Roy S. Sr. and Ruth J. (Grove) Varner. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Robert James “Jim” “RJ” Miller, who died...
Mildred Rose Bakale
Jan 22, 2021
BAKALE - Mildred Rose, 94, Cleveland Heights, Ohio; formerly of Rockville, Maryland; died January 22, 2021, at The Fountains Assisted Living, Lyndhurst, Ohio. Born March 17, 1926 in Creslo, daughter of Evan and Anna C. (Priselac) Bakale. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Margaret Cepela; brothers, Edward, Joseph James, Francis, and Louis E. Bakale; and brothers-in-law, Richard Cepela, Dick Haefs,...