NAGLE - Timothy J., 63, Johnstown, formerly of Charleston, South Carolina; passed away at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, with his family at his side on January 14, 2020. Born April 8, 1956 in Johnstown, son of Joseph and Florence (Adams) Nagle. Preceded in death by partner, Stephen Slatton; father; sister, Lorene Wirfel; and brother-in-law, David Kebisek. Survived by mother, Johnstown;...
MOTCHENBAUGH – Evelyn N., 85, New Germany, died January 14, 2020, at Laurelwood Care Center, Westmont. Born April 23, 1934, in New Germany, the last surviving child of Timothy and Matilda (Wirfel) Motchenbaugh. Preceded in death by her parents; infant sister, Jane Motchenbaugh; sisters, Elizabeth Schrift, Hilda Meier, Dorothy Wissinger, and Catherine “Kate” Motchenbaugh; and brothers, Paul, Bernard, and Hilary....
HUDSON – Marilyn Louise “Sue” (Thomas), 80, Sidman, went to be with the Lord Tuesday January 14, 2020, at Windber Hospice. Born October 24, 1939, in Sidman, daughter of Donald F. and Sophia (Turk) Thomas. Preceded in death by parents; son, Robert James Hudson; sister, Betty J. (Thomas) Patterson; brother, John D. Thomas; and nephew, Ryan Jerome. Survived by husband...
SIMALA – Carrol R., 81, South Fork, died January 10, 2020, at CSS Medical Center at Windber. Born January 4, 1939, in Croyle Township, daughter of William and Clara (Price) George. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Thomas J. Simala, who died March 17, 2008; and brothers, William D., W. Dean, and Ronald J. George. Survived by daughter, Debra McCullough,...
SINGER – C. Dwaine (Deacon), 87, passed away January 10, 2020, in Bozeman, Montana. Born December 12, 1932, in Windber, Pennsylvania; son of Clarence and Margaret (Wingard) Singer. Preceded in death by parents; daughter, Lee Ann Singer; sister, Jeanne Folmer; and wife, Georgia G. Singer. Survived by son, Larry Singer, Bozeman, Montana; daughters, Patricia, wife of Keith Whaley, Wilmington, Delaware;...
HOFFMAN – Harry D. “Gutch”, 82, St. Michael, died January 10, 2020, at Windber Hospice. Born April 16, 1937, in St. Michael, son of Dibert and Pauline (Dick) Hoffman. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Bill; and sister, Bernice Dusack. Survived by children, Harry (Krystal), Elton; Terry (Danielle), St. Michael; Adam (Karen), St. Michael; Laurie (Dean Geibel), Richland; and Cathy...
MIKULA – Susanna G., 70, Johnstown, died January 8, 2020, at Richland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Born April 13, 1949, in Johnstown, daughter of Franklin II and Helen (Lee) Naylor. Preceded in death by parents; and brother Franklin Naylor III. Survived by husband, Lawrence S. “Larry” Mikula, whom she married November 3, 1991; daughter, Maryanne McCreary and son, Dwayne, both...
WIRFEL – Dorothy A., 95, New Germany, died peacefully January 3, 2020, at home. Born October 27, 1924, in Ashville, daughter of Matthew and Dorothy (Wirtner) Conrad. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Norbert L. Wirfel, who died November 22, 1998; sisters, Marie McMullen, Ann Sutton, Rita Shaffer, Edith Hollen, Rose Beck, Helen Itle, and Olive Hollen; brothers, Clair, Joseph,...
HOCEVAR – Raymond J. 71, St. Michael, passed away at home, January 2, 2020. Born January 10, 1948, in Windber, son of Frank and Louise (Dremely) Hocevar. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Nancy L. Feeley and brother, Robert F. Hocevar. Survived by loving wife, Linda D. (Dibert) Hocevar; mother-in-law, Bertha (Boyle) Dibert, Beaverdale; and numerous relatives, friends and family....
BOWEN – William D., “Bill,” 85, South Fork, entered into eternal peace December 22, 2019, at Windber Hospice. Born February 13, 1934, in South Fork, son of Earl and Marion (Bray) Bowen. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Margaret “Marge” (Concel) Bowen, who died March 15, 2017; sister, Carole Yeager; and in-laws, Clair Yeager, Mary Kolarawski, Kathryn Rindo, Ann Bulvin,...
MILLER – Evelyn J., “Chappie,” 82, Summerhill, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home, December 16, 2019. Born March 20, 1937, in Beaverdale, daughter of the Reverend J. H. and Leona (Plummer) Chappell. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Hershel “Gene” Miller, who died October 26, 1988; daughters, Susan Dennison and Cheryl Gore; grandsons, David J. III and Jesse H....
HUNTER – Christopher J., 28, South Fork, died December 13, 2019, from a tragic auto accident. Born April 5, 1991, in Johnstown. Survived by parents, James J. and Cora (Ruddek) Hunter, South Fork; love of his life, Bobbi Jeffress; sisters, Angela Matthews, South Fork; and Amanda Hunter, Parkhill; nieces, Bella Hunter and Khloe Pearson; nephews, Jayden Gunby and William “Buddy”...
CHULICK – Paul B., 70, Salix, died December 11, 2019, at home. Born July 26, 1949, in Windber, son of Steve and Katherine (Bakale) Chulick. Preceded in death by parents; brother Steve; sister, Mary Jane Chulick; and nephew, Joey. Survived by son, Chad Chulick, South Fork; siblings, Robert (Fran), Ohio; Edward, Ohio; John (Gloria), Moxham; Helen Chulick, Nappa, California; Dorothy...
MAPSTONE – Edith, 98, Sidman, formerly of South Fork; died December 11, 2019, at Forest Hills Personal Care Home. Born May 23, 1921, in Waterman, Indiana County; daughter of Peter and Mary (Albertelli) Pesci. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Charles H. Mapstone, who died January 10, 2003; and brothers, Adam and Joseph Pesci. Survived by sister, Caroline Moss, Ehrenfeld;...
SMITH – Florence L., 85, St. Michael, went to be with the Lord November 26, 2019, at home. Born September 3, 1934, in South Fork, daughter of Matthew S. Sr. and Susan (Cashmire) Petrunak. Preceded in death by parents; beloved husband, Charles R. “Smitty” Smith, who died September 23, 2018; son, Wayne; and brothers, George, Paul Sr., Jacob, and Matthew...
78, Portage, died November 24, 2019, at home. Born July 14, 1941, in South Fork, at the top of the hill in Bealtown; son of Ray Sr. and Dorothy (Peterson) Edwards. Preceded in death by parents; and brother, William. Survived by loving wife, Ruth Ann (Smerk) Edwards; son, Scott, married to Sharon (Slebodnick); granddaughter, Amanda Edwards, all of Portage; grandson,...
ALLISON – David Lewis, 71, Davidsville, died November 20, 2019, at Windber Hospice, surrounded by loving family. Born January 13, 1948, in Johnstown, son of Lewis H. and Harriet G. (Rodkey) Allison. Preceded in death by parents; father and mother-in-law, W. Earl and Dorothy (Swartzentruver) Wadsworth; sister-in-law, Diane (Wingard) Allison; and nephew, Michael W. Wadsworth, who died November 18, 2019....
WADSWORTH – Michael William, 38, Sidman, died November 18, 2019, at home surrounded by loving family and friends following a long and courageous battle with brain cancer. Born December 9, 1980, in Johnstown, son of William E. and Judy M. (Wirick) Wadsworth, Jr. Preceded in death by paternal grandparents, William “Earl” and Dorothy (Swartzentruver) Wadsworth, and maternal grandparents, William J....
HOFFMAN – Edith L., 85, St. Michael, went to be with the Lord, November 9, 2019, at Richland Healthcare. Born May 17, 1934, in Lloydell, daughter of Moses J. and Bertha (Knepper) Boyle. Preceded in death by parents; husband, William J. Hoffman, who died February 3, 2002; daughter, Patricia Drobnick; sisters, Sarah Lewis, Lottie Farley, Clara Mays, Ada Broad, Mary...
DROBNAK – Peter Michael, “Pete the Pilot,” 69, New Germany/Salix, died November 9, 2019, at home. Born April 26, 1950, in Johnstown, son of the late Peter Jr. and Veronica E. (Ondesko) Drobnak. Survived by wife of 43 years, Dianne L. (Sikorski) Drobnak, whom he married December 27, 1975; sister, Joanne Drobnak, Johnstown; niece, Monique Drobnak, Springhill, Florida; and great-nephew,...