Ann Elaine Oaks
Nov 9, 2019
OAKS – Ann Elaine, 80, Ehrenfeld, died November 9, 2019, at home surrounded by loving family. Born July 20, 1939, in South Fork, daughter of Michael J. and Ann (Busch) Murphy. Preceded in death by parents; son, Randy Lynn Oaks; and sister, Mary Catherine Johnson. Survived by children, Lawrence, married to Terri (Wadsworth), Summerhill; Thomas, married to Tammy (Moss), South...
Clyde E. Werfel
Oct 31, 2019
WERFEL – Clyde E., 83, Summerhill, passed away October 31, 2019, at Cambria Care Center. Born March 11, 1936, in Summerhill, son of Edward Leo and Regina Mary (Bodenschatz) Werfel. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Violet Templeton and Irene Timura; and brothers, Walter L., Gerald E., and Charles L. Werfel. Survived by siblings, Mary Jane, wife of Walter Knisel,...
Delores J. Killinger
Oct 26, 2019
KILLINGER – Delores J., 84, South Fork, died October 26, 2019, at home. Born February 18, 1935, in Johnstown, daughter of James and Bertha (George) Horrell. Preceded in death by parents; beloved husband, Walter R. “Tim” Killinger, who died November 18, 1993; sister, Verna Catania; and brother, James. Survived by children, Karen, wife of Francis “Dan” Yatsky, South Fork; William...
Theressa C. Stravinsky
Oct 24, 2019
STRAVINSKY – Theressa C., 93, St. Michael, died October 24, 2019, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born January 13, 1926, in Beaverdale, daughter of Frank and Catherine (Parks) Amis. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Frank Stravinsky, who died July 9, 1994; granddaughter, Kimberly Nalepa; and sister, Agnes M. Heverly. Loving mother of Patricia M, wife of Richard Thomas, Bowie,...
Joseph Kostyk
Oct 22, 2019
KOSTYK – Joseph, 86, St. Michael, died October 22, 2019, at home surrounded by loving family. Born January 2, 1933, in Johnstown, son of Anthony and Mary (Sawka) Kostyk. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Walter, John Sr. and Steve; and sisters, Ann Beltz, Kay Humbert, and Rose Mowry. Survived by loving wife of 60 years, Connie R. (Huff) Kostyk,...
Pauline Valko
Oct 22, 2019
VALKO – Pauline, 102, Sidman, formerly of Dunlo, died October 22, 2019, at Forest Hills Personal Care Home. Born February 13, 1917, in Sauderton (Adams Township), daughter of Michael and Anna (Lucas) Valko. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, John, Michael, Andrew, Joseph, Steve, George, Peter, and William; and sisters, Mary Jenkins, Helen Kudrick, and Anna Mihalick. Survived by sister,...
Marcia Kathryn (Glass) Daniel
Oct 19, 2019
DANIEL - Marcia Kathryn (Glass), 78, Liberty, NY; formerly of Mineral Point/New Germany, PA and Massillon, OH. died October 19, 2019, born February 14, 1941 in East Freedom, PA, daughter of David Henry and Martha Marcella (Shaw) Glass. Preceded in death by parents; first husband, James S. Ewicka; second husband, Melvon L. Webler Jr.; third husband, Henry James Daniel; and...
Evelyn "Joyce" Lewis
Oct 15, 2019
LEWIS - Evelyn "Joyce" (Hutzel), born November 21, 1934, in South Fork, Pa. She was the daughter of the late Curtis Glenn Hutzel and Edna Madelyn Hutzel. She went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 15, 2019, from Kennestone Hospital in Kennesaw, Ga., surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by her husband of 60...
Barbara J. Ray
Oct 10, 2019
RAY – Barbara J. (Schrift), 77, Windber, Pennsylvania, formerly of South Fork, Pennsylvania; passed away October 10, 2019. Born April 27, 1942, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania; daughter of the late Walter T. and Dorothy M. (Simmons) Schrift. Survived by brother, Walter Thomas, married to Diane (Kowalski), Birmingham, Michigan; cherished nieces, Stephanie Anne, wife of John P. Fletcher, San Bernardino, California; and...
John F. "Jack" Heinlein
Oct 7, 2019
HEINLEIN – John F. “Jack,” 83, New Germany, died October 7, 2019, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born March 26, 1936, in Johnstown, son of Leo A. and Josephine (Kessler) Heinlein. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Mary Grace Roberts; and brothers, Theodore and James L. “Heinie” Heinlein. Survived by loving wife of 62 years, Grace V. (Long) Heinlein, whom...
Betty I. Krisko
Oct 1, 2019
KRISKO – Betty I., 90, Manchester, Pennsylvania; formerly of Mount Hope, died October 1, 2019, at home. Born October 5, 1928, in Johnstown, daughter of Oscar and Arvilla (Plunk) Long. Preceded in death by parents; husband, George Krisko, who died November 5, 2000; infant daughter; brother, Oscar “Bud” Long; and half-brother, John Dixon. Survived by sons, Barry G., married to...
Devon W. "Cotton" Mathieson
Sep 27, 2019
MATHIESON – Devon W. “Cotton,” 85, Summerhill, died September 27, 2019, at home. Born March 16, 1934, in Ehrenfeld, last surviving child of Wallace “Amos” and Esther (Varner) Mathieson. Preceded in death by parents, beloved wife, Dolores Y. (Hudak) Mathieson, who died October 5, 2010; grandson, Dennis Aaron Mathieson; sisters, Melverta M. “Bert” Stanley; and brothers, Wallace and Mearl. Survived...
Pat Hillegas
Sep 20, 2019
HILLEGAS - Philip D., “Pat,” 85, South Fork, died peacefully September 20, 2019, at Forest Hills Personal Care Home. Born November 21, 1933, in South Fork, son of George F. and Catherine (Stiffler) Hillegas. Preceded in death by parents; beloved wife, Joanne M. (Penatzer) Hillegas, who died August 31, 1990; granddaughter, Sara Hillegas; sisters, Pauline J. Wingard, Lois Belanto, and...
Jeffrey W. Myers
Sep 15, 2019
MYERS – Jeffrey W., 73, Mount Hope, passed away peacefully at home. Born November 10, 1945, in Pittsburgh, son of the late Fern L. (Myers) Zivkovich. Survived by loving wife of 49 years, Bonnie (Balko) Myers, whom he married July 18, 1970; daughter, Heather, wife of John Shaffer, Elton; and son Ryan, married to Julie (Keith), Lakemont; cherished grandchildren, Austin...
John P. Puchko
Sep 11, 2019
PUCHKO – John P. 87, Richland, formerly of Crafton; died September 11, 2019, at Richland Woods. Born February 9, 1932, in South Fork, son of Stephen Sr. and Susan (Hamas) Puchko. Preceded in death by parents; beloved wife, Jean S. (Rusczyk) Puchko, who died January 19, 2016; infant sister, Eileen Puchko; sisters, Dorothy Thomas, Mary Connelly, and Gloria Hull; and...
LaVonne R. Klein
Aug 31, 2019
KLEIN – LaVonne R., 72, Mount Hope, went to be with the Lord August 31, 2019, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born March 5, 1947, in Lakeland, Minnesota; daughter of Albert J. and Carol D. (Mack) Thron. Preceded in death by parents; daughter, Mary Ann Mazzarese; son, Norman E. Klein; granddaughter, Courtney; and daughter-in-law, Kimberly (Grindstaff) Klein. Survived by loving...
Glenda Jean Long
Aug 30, 2019
LONG-FRESCH – Glenda Jean (Reese), 80, Summerhill, went to be with her Lord August 30, 2019, at Richland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Born June 28, 1939, in South Fork. Preceded in death by mother, Beatrice “Beatie” (Reese); step-father, Corneilous “C.S.” "Neil" Gochnour; grandparents, Georgehener (Tomes) and John Reese; first husband, Franklin W. Fresch, who died September 10, 1978; second husband,...
Kenneth C. Mock
Aug 25, 2019
MOCK – Kenneth C., 82, Krayn, died August 25, 2019. Born May 12, 1937, in Salix, son of the late George E. and Verna L. (Probert) Mock. Survived by sister, Ruth Ann, wife of Vincent Yochimowitz, Mohnton, Pennsylvania; and special cousin, Rose Fleegle. Ken was a member of Salix Bethel United Methodist Church. He was a United States Marine Corps...
Marlene E. Beyer
Aug 23, 2019
BEYER – Marlene E., 88, Sidman, died August 23, 2019, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born December 25, 1930, in South Fork, daughter of Forrest J. and Lillian R. (Cupples) Croyle. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Richard O. Beyer, who died December 1, 2013; son, Jody L. Beyer, infant son, Leroy J. Beyer; and brother, the Reverend Rodney J....
Catherine M. "Kate" Motchenbaugh
Aug 19, 2019
MOTCHENBAUGH – Catherine M. “Kate”, 93, formerly of New Germany, died August 19, 2019, at Laurelwood Care Center, Westmont. Born November 25, 1925, in New Germany, daughter of Timothy and Matilda (Wirfel) Motchenbaugh. Preceded in death by her parents; infant sister, Jane Motchenbaugh; sisters, Elizabeth Schrift, Hilda Meier and Dorothy Wissinger; and brothers, Paul, Bernard and Hilary. Survived by sister,...