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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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....
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,...
LONG - Clair Celestine, 93, Summerhill, passed away August 11, 2019, at The Caring Place, Franklin, Pennsylvania. Born September 27, 1925, in New Germany, son of the late Albert and Clara (Weinzierl) Long. Preceded in death by parents; first wife, Pauline (Machnik) Long, who died August 27, 1984; infant son, Paul; brothers, Kenneth and wife Jean (Fresh), Raymond and wife...
RICHARDSON – Alexander R., “Tuba,” 24, Mount Hope (South Fork), died August 9, 2019. Born October 15, 1994, in Fallbrook, California. Preceded in death by grandfather, Doran Richardson; and step-grandmother, Dorothy (Petroff) Lingenfelter. Survived by mother, Angela (Josephson), wife of Chris Lingenfelter, Mount Hope; father, Daryl Richardson, married to Tracy (Szemes), Parker, Colorado; siblings, Lily Lingenfelter, Mount Hope; Maddie Mae...
PENROD – Don Wade, 77, Mount Hope (South Fork); and the Villages, Florida, went to be with the Lord, August 2, 2019, surrounded by loving family. Born May 20, 1942, in South Fork, son of Wade G. and Dola N. (Jennings) Penrod. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Jay L. and Regis D. Penrod; and mother-in-law, Ruth M. (Josephson) Binaut....
ROSEMAS – Dorothy L., 88, Richland, formerly of South Fork, went to be with the Lord, July 31, 2019. Born February 14, 1931, in Johnstown, daughter of Paul C. and Agnes M. (Schmidt) Ofsanko. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Leo M. Rosemas, who died July 22, 2010; infant daughter, Leah Michelle; infant son, Robert; and brother Paul L. Ofsanko....
BENDER – Diana Lynn, 58, Altoona, formerly of Portage; passed away unexpectedly July 22, 2019, at UPMC Altoona. Born November 21, 1960, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Mirrel and Rita (George) Plummer. Survived by loving husband of 17 years, David Bender, whom she married September 15, 2001; daughters, Danielle Abbotts, engaged to Jim Hardison; Margaret “Tink,” wife of Bill...
WEYANDT – Catherine A., 86, Mount Hope (South Fork), went to be with the Lord, July 21, 2019, at Cambria Care Center. Born March 8, 1933, in Johnstown, the last surviving child of James F. and Bertha (Adams) McMahon. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Gerald W. Weyandt Sr., who died November 8, 1997; sisters, Rose Grove, June Wills, and...
RHOADS – Margaret E., 95, Portage, formerly of St. Michael, went to be with the Lord, July 19, 2019, at home. Born November 5, 1923, in South Fork, daughter of Jacob C. and Anna V. (Emeigh) Bailey. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Vearl D. Rhoads, who died February 16, 1996; sisters, Sarah Smay, Marie Rigel, and Ruby Costlow; brothers,...
SWARTZENTRUVER – Jay C., "Butch," 78, Ebensburg, formerly of South Fork, died July 19, 2019, at home. Born August 21, 1940, in South Fork, son of Chester and Rosella (Davis) Swartzentruver. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, James “Jerry,” Juan "Stevie," Joseph “Jody,” John “Ace,” and Joel “Bucky,’ sisters, Judy Swartzentruver, Belva “Joan” Monroe, June Turchak, Jane Webb, and Sarah...
PODRASKY – Daniel Don, 80, Summerhill, died July 18, 2019, at Memorial Medical Center. Born July 26, 1938, in Cassandra, son of John Sr. and Dorothy (Sabol) Podrasky. Preceded in death by parents; infant sister, Anne; and brothers, John “Kid” Jr., Andrew, Frank, and Edward. Survived by loving wife of 55 years, Catherine I. (Duffy) Podrasky, whom he married, May...
NAUGLE – Charles E., Jr. “Chuck” “Sonny”, Ragers Hill Road, South Fork, died July 11, 2019, at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital. Born March 22, 1928, in Johnstown, son, of Charles E., Sr. and Theresa M. (Jacobs) Naugle. Preceded in death by parents; loving wife, Theresa Agnes (Haney) Naugle, who died March 11, 2013; son, Charles E. Naugle, III; grandson, Anthony Kimmel;...
McGINTY – Alice M., 89, St. Michael, died July 10, 2019, at Rose of Sharon, St. Michael. Born July 18, 1929, in Croyle Township, daughter of George and Thelma G. (Costlow) Huff. Preceded in death by parents; and husband, Joseph P. “Irishman” McGinty, who died March 17, 2010; brothers, George Jr., and Kenneth; and sister, Sarah Kostan. Survived by son,...
GILPATRICK – Dorothy M., 88, South Fork, went to be with the Lord July 1, 2019, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born August 24, 1930, in Cairnbrook, last surviving child of James W. and Catherine (Wolfe) Molton. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Dale Gilpatrick, who died May 25, 2007; son, Daryl Gilpatrick; sister, Margaret Stiffler; and brothers, Harry, Wilbur,...
DIMOND - Anne DeLellis, 70, McKeesport, formerly of Windber, died July 1, 2019, at Jefferson Hospital in Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania. Miss Dimond is survived by her sister, Patricia Marie Dimond, of McKeesport, Pennsylvania; brother, Donald C. Dimond II and his wife Kitty of Double Springs, Alabama; nephews, Donald "DJ" Dimond III and his wife Loni of Addison, Alabama, Kenneth Dimond...