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Anthony J. "Skip" Mickus Jr.
Dec 27, 2023
MICKUS – Anthony J. Jr. “Skip,” 89, Sidman, died December 27, 2023. Born May 16, 1934, in South Fork, son of Anthony J. Sr. and Florence C. (Jenkins) Mickus. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Barbara Ann Younkins; and former wife, Shirley A. (Feeney) Mickus. Survived by children, Diane (Carl Bopp); Daniel (Sheila Albertelli); Deborah Mickus; and Anthony F. (Cece...
Eugene E. "Buster" Miller
Dec 24, 2023
MILLER – Eugene E. “Buster,” 69, Sidman, died unexpectedly December 24, 2023. Born March 17, 1954, in Johnstown, son of Hershel E. “Gene” and Evelyn J. “Chappie” (Chappell) Miller. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Susan Dennison, Cheryl “Cheri” Gore, and Lisa Lubniewski; and beloved German Shepherd, “Maiden.” Survived by wife, Kelly A. (McConeghy); and children, Jessica Voss; Tyara Miller;...
Judith A. Leventry
Dec 22, 2023
LEVENTRY – Judith A. “Judy,” 77, Salix, died December 22, 2023. Born January 9, 1946, in Johnstown; daughter of the late Ray T. and Emma C. (Ross) Stormer. Survived by beloved husband of 56 years, Donald G. Leventry, whom she married May 6, 1967; children, Matthew (Lori Kolat); Dawn (Mike Shirey); and John (Stacey Lavely); grandchildren, Kelsey (Terrence), Kayla (Mason),...
Bonita L. Long
Dec 22, 2023
LONG – Bonita L., 55, Summerhill, died December 22, 2023. Born October 2, 1968, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Joseph R. and Dorothy L. (Turner) Long. Survived by siblings, Joann I., wife of Harold “Pat” Smith; Joseph M., married to Susan Jo (Taylor); Michael J., married to Bobbie Jo (Jarvie); and Susan M. Kimmell; and numerous nieces and nephews....
Carla A. Smith
Dec 19, 2023
SMITH – Carla, 62, New Germany, died December 19, 2023, at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital. Born July 9, 1961, in Spangler, daughter of Bernard C. and Virginia A. (Krug) Strohmier. Preceded in death by father, Bernard C. Strohmier; son, Charles; and granddaughter, Katriel. Survived by mother; husband, Barry Smith, whom she married September 23, 1989; children, Grace (Robert Smithbauer), Price Smith...
Kenneth J. Fetsko
Dec 19, 2023
FETSKO – Kenneth J., 81, Ehrenfeld, died December 19, 2023, at Windber Hospital. Born April 13, 1942, in Beaverdale, son of the late Michael “Mickey” and Leona M. (Swope) Fetsko. Survived by loving wife of 56 years, Beverly (Yeager) Fetsko; children, Ken Jr. (Dawn Neff); Kelly Jo (Bud Evans); and Terry L. (Deb Wagner); grandchildren, Bethany, Alex, and Cheyenne; great...
Shawn M. Flynn
Dec 14, 2023
FLYNN – Shawn, 49, New Germany, died December 14, 2023, at home, surrounded by family and friends. Born March 3, 1974, in Johnstown, son of Paul Jr. and Twila (Motchenbaugh) Flynn. Preceded in death by sister, Stephanie Flynn; grandparents, Hilary and Anna Jean (Bimle) Motchenbaugh and Paul Sr. and Anna Jane (Bever) Flynn; and uncles, Wayne, Tom, and Barry Motchenbaugh....
Danny Ray Adams
Dec 11, 2023
ADAMS – Danny Ray, 71, Summerhill, formerly of Salix; died December 11, 2023. Born May 2, 1952, in Williamston, North Carolina; son of Bernice D. and Katie (Scott) Adams. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Cathy J. (Ellenberger) Adams, who died April 13, 2018; and brother, Melvin Douglas Adams. Survived by daughter, Christina (Paul Grosik); son, Danny Ray Jr. (Gary...
Margaret L. "Peggy" New
Dec 10, 2023
NEW – Margaret L. “Peggy,” 73, Mount Hope, died December 10, 2023. Born October 10, 1950, daughter of Donald and Pauline (Pennington) Martin. Preceded in death by first husband, Thomas Cogley; and second husband, Thomas New. Survived by sons, Gary and Mike Cogley; granddaughter, Alyssa Cogley; siblings, Barbara Sander (Terry), Paulette Hassell (Ronald), Donald Martin (Stacy), Arthur Martin (Evie), Timothy...
William D. "Bill" Hudson
Dec 9, 2023
HUDSON – William Donald, 62, Glen Rock, died December 9, 2023, at home surrounded by family. Born January 31, 1961, in Goldsboro, North Carolina; son of William Robert “Bob” and Marilyn L. “Sue” (Thomas) Hudson. Preceded in death by mother, and brother, Robert J. Hudson. Survived by father; fiancé, Lora Miller; sister, Betty D. (Warren Edwards); niece, Shannon L. (Matthew...
Mary Ann Murin
Dec 8, 2023
MURIN – Mary Ann, 88, South Fork, died December 8, 2023, surrounded by family. Born August 29, 1935, in Johnstown, daughter of Joseph V. and Anna S. (Blasic) Wilson. Preceded in death by parents; husband Thomas J. Murin, who died January 5, 2010; brothers, Robert and William; and special poodle, Holly. Survived by sons, Thomas Jr.; and Stephen; daughter, Anna...
Betty Ann Giles
Dec 4, 2023
GILES – Betty Ann (Lehman), 92, Sidman, passed away on December 4, 2023. Born February 18, 1931 in Sidman, daughter of Harry and Mabel (Wingard) Lehman. Preceded in death by parents; loving husband of 70 years, Melvin R. Giles; and siblings, Franklin, Ethel, Harry Jr., Beatrice and Mary. Survived by children, Timothy (Elizabeth) Giles, Kimberly (James) Lashinsky, Melodi (Ronald) Madison,...
William M. Galla Jr.
Dec 2, 2023
GALLA - William Michael, Jr. “Bill,” South Fork, died December 2, 2023, at home surrounded by loving family. Born November 21, 1932, in Portage Township, son of William G. and Agnes (Benden) Galla. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Margaret (Larson) Galla, who died January 13, 2000; brother, Donald J....
Jennifer L. Shrift
Dec 2, 2023
SHRIFT – Jennifer L., 47, Mt. Holly Springs, formerly of New Germany; died December 2, 2023. Born April 20, 1976, in Johnstown, daughter of John G. and Gaynell A. (Evanisko) Shrift. Preceded in death by mother, who died April 13, 2023. Survived by father; brother, John G. Shrift II; aunts and uncles, Francis (Barb) Evanisko, James Evanisko, Judith (Joe) McIntyre,...
Joseph Ondrejik
Nov 22, 2023
ONDREJIK – Joseph, 93, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on November 22, 2023. Born April 6, 1930, in Johnstown; son of Michael and Theresa (Sivulka) Ondrejik. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Anna Ragan, Martha Klatt, and Julia Haschak; and brothers, Charles, John, and Nicholas. Survived by wife of 63 years, Nancy L. (Tepper); children, Dr. Joseph (Leisa...
Betty J. Betz
Nov 22, 2023
BETZ – Betty J., 76, South Fork, died November 22, 2023, at home. Born January 17, 1947, in Johnstown, daughter of the late John W. and Verdeane M. (Jenkins) Kaufman. Survived by husband of 58 years, Kenneth J. Betz; daughters, Tina (Tim Byrnes); Tammy (Melvin Poborsky); Kimberly Betz; and Kristine (Kevin Heinlein); ten grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and sisters, Patricia...
Margaret "Peg" and "Marg" (Seifert) Ludwig
Nov 22, 2023
105, of Wexford, passed away on November 22, 2023. Cherished daughter of the late Albert and Amelia (Berschneider) Seifert of Johnstown and Summerhill, beloved wife of the late Garner Samuel Ludwig, loving mother of Jane Broudy, Helen Morgan (Russell), Patti Ludwig-Beymer (Albert), and Thomas Ludwig (Janet). Also survived by five grandchildren, David Broudy (Melissa), Emily Morgan Murray (Michael), Kristina Ludwig...
Kenneth R. Turgeon
Nov 12, 2023
TURGEON - Kenneth R., 75, Sidman, passed away November 12, 2023, surrounded by friends and family at home. Born April 15, 1948, in Johnstown, son of the late Ernest J. and Margaret (Costlow) Turgeon. Survived by loving wife of 52 years, Cheryl (Wilson) Turgeon; sons, Derek (Lori Fox); Ryan (Renee Filinger); and Jeffrey (Allison Graham); grandchildren; Tiffany (Will Ellis), Carly...
Agnes M. Wicks
Nov 10, 2023
WICKS – Agnes M., 94, Johnstown, passed away peacefully November 10, 2023, at home, surrounded by family. Born March 22, 1929, in Franklin Boro, daughter of Edward J. and Stella (Stawiarz) Morascyzk. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Robert E. Wicks, who died September 12, 1993; infant daughters, Pamela and Dianne Wicks; grandson, Mark Wicks; and brothers, Melvin and Edward...
Gary Robert Tolar
Nov 4, 2023
TOLAR – Gary R., 57, South Fork, lost his long-fought battle with cancer on Saturday November 4, 2023. He went peacefully on that beautiful afternoon with his favorite nurse Ashley by his side at Maple Heights (formerly Cambria Care) in Ebensburg. Born January 20, 1966, in Boston, Massachusetts. Preceded in death by grandparents, Dwayne and Hazel (Conley) McAnulty; father, Michael...
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