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Vilma McKenna
Oct 19, 2020
McKENNA – Vilma, 92, Salix, formerly of Colonia, New Jersey; passed away October 19, 2020, at Windber Woods. Born November 7, 1927, in Beaverdale, daughter of Stephen and Margaret (Nagy) Fedor. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Matthew P. McKenna, who died February 18, 2008; brothers, Stephen and Frank; and sisters, Margaret, Betty, and Irene. Survived by sons, Stephen, and...
Stephen R. Barbalish Jr.
Oct 14, 2020
BARBALISH – Stephen Raymond Jr., 65, Dunlo, passed away October 14, 2020, at home. Born June 6, 1955, in Windber, son of the late Stephen R. Sr. and Jean M. (Serre) Barbalish. Survived by sisters, Jeanne, wife of Thomas McDowell, Hooversville; Yvonne, widow of Ronald Homler, Johnstown; Irene, wife of Douglas Minor, Wilmore; and Yvette, wife of Harry Ruddek, Dunlo;...
Grace Marie Goughnour
Oct 5, 2020
GOUGHNOUR – Grace Marie, 74, Mineral Point, passed away October 5, 2020, at Hershey Medical Center. Born August 10, 1946, in Johnstown, daughter of Samuel M. and Lena G. (Mazzarese) Speranza. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Sanford C. “Pete” Goughnour, who died December 25, 1996; and daughter, Michele McNulty. Survived by daughter, Regina M. McNulty, wife of Jack A....
Ethel P. Soflarsky
Oct 4, 2020
SOFLARSKY – Ethel P., 91, South Fork, died October 4, 2020, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born May 18, 1929, in Johnstown, daughter of Paul and Margaret (Asick) Peters. Preceded in death by parents; first husband, Andrew S. Kishlock; second husband, Stanley J. “Stush” Soflarsky; son, Steven A. Kishlock; infant sister, Helen; sisters, Emma Peters, Hazel Hofecker, and Margaret Corliss;...
Robert M. Oravis Sr.
Oct 1, 2020
ORAVIS – Robert M. Sr., 68, South Fork, formerly of St. Michael, passed away October 1, 2020, at home. Born January 4, 1952, in Pittsburgh, son of the late Michael and Marie (Eddy) Oravis. Preceded in death by parents; and son, Adam J. Oravis. Survived by beloved wife, Mary Ann (Pcola) Oravis; son, Robert M. Jr., married to Heather (Blehi),...
Rosemarie Ann Single
Sep 28, 2020
SINGLE - Rosemarie Ann, 78, Llanfair, entered into eternal peace September 28, 2020. Born January 3, 1942, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Albert and Mary (Kovalich) Soltis. Survived by loving and dedicated husband of 57 years, Raymond “Ticker” Single; loving children, Robert (Rebecca Kostan); Dianne; and David (Rebecca Timura); cherished grandchildren, Alexis Janae Single; Cassidy Rose and William Gatling...
Mary Lou Michaels
Sep 27, 2020
MICHAELS – Mary Lou, 63, Richland, formerly of Daisytown, went to be with the Lord September 27, 2020, at home. Born January 1, 1957, in Johnstown, daughter of Lawrence E. and Helen M. (Baronie) Michaels. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Sara Ann; and brother, John. Survived by sister, Carol, wife of John Wertz, Tallahassee, Florida; brothers, Ed, James, and...
Michelle L. "Mikey" Poborski
Sep 22, 2020
POBORSKI – Michelle L. “Mikey,” 65, South Fork, passed away September 22, 2020 at home, after a brave battle with cancer. Born November 9, 1954, in Johnstown, daughter of Charles McCarthy and Anna (Selepack) DeFrank. Preceded in death by parents; granddaughter, Hallie Ruffing; mother and father-in-law, Sophie (Szwast) and Joseph Ponczek; brothers-in-law, Arthur George and Jack Tibbens; and friend Vinnie...
Bessie B. Cummings
Sep 22, 2020
CUMMINGS – Bessie B., 95, Mount Hope, went to be with the Lord September 22, 2020, at CCS Windber Hospice. Born August 7, 1925, in Mount Hope, the last surviving child of S. Wendle and Elda (Gillman) Myers. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Harold E. Cummings, who died February 15, 1998; son-in-law, Paul R. Pounds; sisters, Edith Hammer, Martha...
Melvin R. Giles
Sep 21, 2020
GILES – Melvin Russell, 90, Sidman, passed away at home on September 21, 2020. Born April 4, 1930 in South Fork, son of George S. and Elizabeth A. (Pitchford) Giles. Preceded in death by parents; siblings, George Jr., Flora, and Mildred. Survived by his loving wife Betty; children, Timothy (Elizabeth) Giles; Kimberly (James) Lashinsky; Melodi (Ronald) Madison; Rebecca (James) Ross;...
John "Jim" Fabo
Sep 7, 2020
FABO – John James “Jim,” 89, Mineral Point, died September 7, 2020, at Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg. Born July 31, 1931, in Johnstown, son of John C. and Mary Agnes (Balazik) Fabo. Preceded in death by parents; son-in-law, John Alexander; brothers, Charles and Robert; and sisters, Mary Jane Kozich and Charlotte Croyle. Survived by children, Beth Fabo, Indiana; Tony Fabo,...
Roger Hebden
Sep 5, 2020
HEBDEN – Roger, 59, Nashville, Tennessee; formerly of Mineral Point, died September 5, 2020 at St. Thomas Midtown Hospital, Nashville. Born April 8, 1961, in Philipsburg, son of Thomas and Violet (Hamilton) Hebden. Preceded in death by parents; and infant brother, Ricky Hugh Hebden. Survived by daughter, Rose Marie Smith; sister, Violet, widow of Robert Jarvie, Mineral Point; brothers, Thomas,...
Henry B. Glass
Sep 3, 2020
GLASS - Henry B., 82, Salix, formerly of Mineral Point/New Germany, died September 3, 2020, at home, after a brief battle with esophageal cancer. Born March 15,1938 in East Freedom, son of David Henry and Martha Marcella (Shaw) Glass. Preceded in death by parents, brother, David Bernard Glass; and sister, Marcia Daniel. Survived by ex-wife Edna “Bink” (Eckenrode); daughter, Theresa...
Dolly M. Smick
Aug 26, 2020
SMICK – Dolly M., 89, Portage, went to be with the Lord August 26, 2020, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born July 29, 1931, in South Fork, daughter of Joseph and Anna (Trimbath) Sargo. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Andrew Smick, who died May 26, 1996; sisters, Eleanor Harpster, Lorna Brummert, Betty Kroskie, Violet Orkis, and Shirley DeMatteis; and...
Mary Joann Davis
Aug 23, 2020
DAVIS – Mary Joann, 82, Summerhill, died August 23, 2020, at home, surrounded by loving family. Born November 13, 1937, in Summerhill, daughter of Joseph Jarvie and Anna Romaine (Hampson) Jarvie-Keeney. Preceded in death by parents; and brothers, Thomas and James R. “Bob” Jarvie. Survived by children Diane, wife of Joseph Poborsky, Sidman; Cynthia, wife of David Sanders, Summerhill; Richard...
Charlotte Ann Brewer
Aug 8, 2020
BREWER – Charlotte Ann, 101, State College, formerly of South Fork, died August 8, 2020. Born February 22, 1919, in South Fork, daughter of Walter E. and Mary B. (Brosch) Brewer. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Freda M. Lees; and brothers, Titus L., Marlin, Thomas, Gilbert, and Emerson S. Brewer. Survived by brother, John Franklin Brewer, State College; sister-in-law,...
Sandra E. Hoyer
Aug 4, 2020
HOYER – Sandra E., 76, Sidman, died August 4, 2020 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born June 22, 1944 in Sidman, daughter of Andy and Norma (Gerlisky) Selepak. Preceded in death by parents; son, Ronald W. Hoyer Jr., who died December 2, 1982; in-laws, Leo and Hazel (Miller) Hoyer; sister, Barbara Sedlemeyer; and brothers-in-law, Wally Stupi and Jack Gearity. Survived...
Leonard L. Bentkowski
Aug 2, 2020
BENTKOWSKI, Leonard “Lenny” L., 73, Willoughby, Ohio; went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Sunday, August 2, 2020. Born September 29, 1946 in South Fork. Preceded in death by mother, Lotti Bentkowski; wife, Agnes “Aggie” Bentkowski; son, Scott Bentkowski; and stepson, John Spaid Jr. Survived by daughter, Kimberly (A.J.) Williams; stepchildren, Victoria (John) Koval; and Christopher (Jan) Spaid;...
Ann Kohart
Jul 27, 2020
KOHART – Ann, 99, Cresson, formerly of South Fork, died July 27, 2020, at John Paul II Manor. Born March 11, 1921, in South Fork, daughter of Stephen and Margaret (Colbaugh) Yurochko. Preceded in death by parents, husband, Nicholas G. Kohart (Kuharich) Sr., who died July 22, 2012; granddaughter, Jacqueline M. Long; sister, Margaret Balcer; and brothers, John, Thomas, Edward,...
Kathleen R. Grattan
Jul 26, 2020
GRATTAN - Kathleen R. “Kay,” 95, Richland Woods, formerly of South Fork; died July 26, 2020, at Meyersdale Medical Center. Born July 2, 1925, in South Fork, daughter of Leo H. and Annie (Haberl) McClarren. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Vincent E. Grattan, who died January 20, 2010; sisters, Mary Louise and Dorothy M. McClarren; and brother, James P....
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