Lois M. Walukas
Dec 28, 2020
WALUKAS – Lois M., 93, South Fork, died December 28, 2020, at Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg. Born October 4, 1927, in South Fork, daughter of Michael Steven and Margaret (Clymire) Conley. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Clement J. Walukas, who died May 24, 2006; sisters, Catherine “Betty” Conley, Margaret Tawney, Helen Homza, and Hazel McAnulty; and brother, William J....
Michael A. Schrift
Dec 23, 2020
SCHRIFT – Michael Alan “Boy,” 31, New Germany, died December 23, 2020 at UPMC Altoona. Born June 16, 1989, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by uncle, Thomas Schrift. Survived by mother, Kimberly (Grove) Henry, Indiana; and father, Raymond Schrift, married to Deborah (Baker), Portage; sisters, Stacy, wife of Eric Komlosky, Indiana; and Melanie McDermott and Gregg Motchenbaugh, New Germany; grandparents,...
Anthony C. Pendziwater Jr.
Dec 22, 2020
PENDZIWATER – Anthony C. Jr., 72, Portage, died December 22, 2020 at his camp in Glendale Yearound. Born May 25, 1948, in New Haven, Connecticut; son of the late Anthony C. Sr. and Helen J. (Smith) Pendziwater. Survived by his wife, Irma L. (Long) Pendziwater; sons, Anthony C. III and Peter Pendziwater; stepchildren, Eugene Senner, Danielle Dell’oso, and Neil Senner;...
Fred G. Bumford
Dec 18, 2020
BUMFORD – Frederick G. “Fred,” 81, Ebensburg, died December 18, 2020 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born July 13, 1939, in South Fork, son of Raymond and Florence (Berghane) Bumford. Preceded in death by parents; son, Dale Bumford, brothers, Lee and Alvin Lloyd; sister, Miriam Walls; and former wife, Gladys Tremba. Survived by daughter, Yvette Bumford (Stush Sikora), Salix; granddaughter,...
Kenneth Leo Bopp
Dec 17, 2020
BOPP – Kenneth Leo, 59, Mineral Point, died December 17, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center after a brief, but courageous battle with cancer. Born March 21, 1961, in Johnstown, son of Leo Bopp and Sarah L. (McClellan) Dukery. He was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, George P. Dukery. Survived by father, daughter, Kaylee, wife of Ricky Klett...
Duane Rush Benton
Dec 14, 2020
BENTON – Duane Rush, 70, Summerhill, died December 14, 2020 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born June 21, 1950, in Johnstown; son of Harold E. and Violet G. (Mock) Benton. Preceded in death by parents; infant brother, Neal; sisters, Sharon Brown, Carol J. Plummer, and Sandra Benton; brothers, Jack and Robert Benton; and cherished dog, Tink; and special cat, Bubby....
Helen C. Miller
Dec 13, 2020
MILLER – Helen C. (Wess), 91, formerly of Wilmore, died December 13, 2020 at Rebekah Manor, Portage. Born April 3, 1929, in Summerhill, daughter of Adolph and Coletta (Betz) Wess. Preceded in death by parents; husband, James A. Miller, who died January 21, 2013; and brothers, David C. and George “Bill” Wess. Survived by son, James C., married to Patty...
Vada Paul Sloan
Dec 12, 2020
SLOAN – Vada Paul, 2 months, St. Michael, beloved daughter of Robert P. IV “Bobby” and Brittany L. (Graffius) Sloan, passed December 12, 2020 at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. She was born September 22, 2020 in Johnstown. Survived by parents; big sisters, Nora L. and Jovie A. Sloan; maternal grandparents, Patricia Villa and her companion, Jake LaPorte; and Jason and...
Louise C. Bodenschatz
Dec 9, 2020
BODENSCHATZ – Louise C., 95, New Germany, died December 9, 2020. Born December 12, 1924, in Summerhill, daughter of Louis M. and Mary G. (Wirfel) Weinzierl. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Raymond C. Bodenschatz, who died November 12, 1997; infant sister; sister, Mildred Weinzierl; and brothers, Leonard and Gerald Weinzierl. Survived by daughters, Margaret Wilson (John), New Germany; Karen...
Leo W. Spodnik
Dec 8, 2020
SPODNIK – Leo W., 87, Ebensburg, formerly of South Fork, died December 8, 2020 at Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg. Born May 1, 1933, in Benscreek, son of Michael and Anna (Jefko) Spodnik. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Helen Gervinski and Margaret Jereb; and brothers, Michael and James. Survived by wife, Margaret (Sikora) Spodnik, Ebensburg, brother, John, Westfield Center, Ohio;...
Thelma M. Robinson
Dec 8, 2020
ROBINSON – Thelma M. (Noon), South Fork, age 77, died December 8, 2020 at Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center in Windber. Born September 17, 1943 in Sidman, the daughter of James M. and Sannie T. (Oswalt) Noon. Preceded in death by parents; brother-in-law, James Martin; and sister-in-law, Carole Nocek. Survived by loving and devoted husband of 57 years, Paul, whom she...
Kristy Lynn Oswalt
Dec 7, 2020
OSWALT – Kristy Lynn, 35, Summerhill, passed away December 7, 2020 at home. Born February 14, 1985 in Johnstown. Preceded in death by mother, Jane A. (Plummer) Oswalt, who died June 17, 2011. Survived by father, Kenneth J. Oswalt Sr., and his friend, Peggy Sees; brother, Kenneth J. Oswalt Jr.; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Kristy especially enjoyed gardening...
Betty M. Lester
Dec 7, 2020
LESTER – Bertha M., “Betty,” 84, South Fork, went to be with the Lord December 7, 2020, at Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg. Born November 12, 1936, in South Fork, daughter of John Roscoe and Stella G. (Varner) Gramling. Preceded in death by parents; infant sister, Lois; sister, Shirley Myers; and brothers, John and Raymond. Survived by loving husband of 66...
Kyle Joseph Fleck
Dec 6, 2020
FLECK – Kyle Joseph, 31, Wilkes-Barre, formerly of St. Michael, died December 6, 2020. Born August 21, 1989, in Johnstown, son of James A. and Theresa L. (Bertolino) Fleck. Preceded in death by beloved mother; and paternal grandparents, Harold and Inda (Cummings) Fleck. Survived by father, St. Michael; sister, Sarah L. Fleck, wife of Patrick S. Hayes, Paso Robles, California;...
Rev. Esther Diamond
Dec 5, 2020
DIAMOND – Reverend Esther, 75, Altoona, formerly of Wilmore; went to be with the Lord December 5, 2020, surrounded by family at home . Born June 8, 1945 in State College; daughter of Joseph E. and Elizabeth (Johnson) Weaders. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Fredrick C. Diamond, who died June 10, 2020; granddaughter, Debbie Jean Lang; and sister, Josephine...
Jim Reighard
Dec 4, 2020
REIGHARD – Foster James, “Jim” “Tiger,” 86, Sidman, died December 4, 2020 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born March 31, 1934, in South Fork, son of Lowman and Hannah R. (Oswalt) Reighard. Preceded in death by parents; infant brother, Arthur; sister, Maxine Bailey; and brothers, Raymond, Leonard, and Ernest “Deacon;” and brother-in-law, Charles Bailey. Survived by loving wife of 53 years,...
Agnes M. Alexander
Dec 4, 2020
ALEXANDER – Agnes M., 92, Mineral Point, went to be with her Lord, December 4, 2020 at Maple Winds Care Center. Born September 28, 1928, in Kittanning, daughter of Thomas and Helen (Kluk) Lynch. Preceded in death by parents; sons, John and Charles; infant grandson, Scott Brewer; sisters, Theresa and Bernadine; and brothers, Thomas, Robert, Richard, and Kenneth. Survived by...
Mary Catherine Graham
Dec 3, 2020
GRAHAM – Mary Catherine (née Wachs), Salix, 90, went to be with the Lord December 3, 2020 at Maple Winds Care Center. Born January 23, 1930, in East Wheatfield Township, Indiana County; daughter of Frank J. and Melda (Ryver) Wachs. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Glenn W. Graham, who died October 22, 1990; daughter, Kathleen R. Mohl; son, William;...
Flossie C. Plows
Dec 1, 2020
PLOWS – Flossie C., 78, South Fork, went to be with the Lord December 1, 2020 at home. Born September 28, 1942 in Beaverdale, daughter of Flossie C. (Mock) Crum-Burkett and Francis Burkett Sr. Preceded in death by parents; beloved husband, Charles P. Plows, who died July 27, 1991; infant brother, David Ray; sister, Mary Wachter; brothers, Francis A. Jr....
Mary Rygel
Nov 30, 2020
RYGEL – Mary, 88, Johnstown, Pa. died November 30, 2020. Born February 14, 1932 in Acme, Pa. daughter of the late John (1969) and Anna (Hardish) Buriak (1949). Preceded in death by parents; two brothers; infant daughter, Debra Ann (1953); husband, Mike (1980); son, Michael (1986); and daughter, Annette Tkach (1999). Survived by loving son, Andrew and his wife Teresa;...