OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Agnes G. Plummer
Jul 25, 2020
PLUMMER - Agnes G., 89, Portage, formerly of Salix; died July 25, 2020, at Maple Winds Care Center. Born November 3, 1930 in Sidman, daughter of Oliver W. and Cecilia A. (Cramer) Plummer. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Regina Otten, and Ida Mae Plummer; and brothers, Raymond, George H., Donald, Joseph Leo, and John T. Plummer. Survived by sisters,...
Anna Podrebarac
Jul 20, 2020
PODREBARAC – Anna, 87, Dunlo, died July 20, 2020, at home surrounded by beloved family. Born September 25, 1932, in St. Michael, daughter of John and Mary (Motel) Brindak. Preceded in death by parents, and sister, Mary Secriskey. Survived by loving husband of 51 years, Robert J. Podrebarac, Dunlo; daughter, Carol Podrebarac, at home; in-laws, Alice Podrebarac, Dunlo; and Ronald...
Elaine McIntyre
Jul 17, 2020
McINTYRE – Elaine, “Mack,” 78, Belmont; died July 17, 2020, at home. Born January 8, 1942, in South Fork, daughter of Agnes McIntyre. Preceded in death by mother, and brother-in-law, William C. Kline. Survived by sister, Pauline Kline, Portage, niece, Michele Kline, Belmont; and great nephew, Matthew Mims, Belmont; both with whom she resided; numerous other beloved nieces and nephews;...
Steven D. Boychuck
Jul 14, 2020
BOYCHUCK – Steven D., 60, St. Michael, died July 14, 2020, at Rose of Sharon Home. Born June 24, 1960, in Americus, Georgia; son of Alex Sr. and Alma Mae (Hagens) Boychuck. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Alex Jr.; niece, Danille Saunders; and brother-in-law, Terry Smith. Survived by sister, Sherri Smith, Ebensburg; nephews, Josiah, Travis, and James; nieces, Linda,...
Thomas R. Theys
Jul 14, 2020
THEYS – Thomas R., "Tommy," 78, formerly of Johnstown, died July 14, 2020, at Maple Winds Care Center, Portage. Born July 22, 1941, in South Fork, son of Elmer J. and Mary Beatrice (McCloskey) Theys. Preceded in death by parents; stepmother, Ethel F. (Thomas) Theys; daughter, Wendy Martino; sisters, Johann Yowell and Rosie Ropecka; and brothers, Elmer Theys Jr., and...
Patricia Anne Wonders
Jul 14, 2020
WONDERS – Patricia Anne, 56, Richland, died July 14, 2020, at home. Born January 6, 1964, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Ralph and Eleanor L. (Hutzell) Gerber. Survived by husband, Raymond D. Wonders, Richland; children, Ben Sandford, married to Richelle (Miller), Williamsport; Christopher, married to Aimee (Kaufman), Richland; Ashley Wonders, at home; and Ray, married to April; Windber; four...
Stella A. Pinkas
Jul 10, 2020
PINKAS – Stella A., 90, St. Michael, died July 10, 2020, at Arbutus Park Manor, Johnstown. Born October 4, 1929, in Portage, the last surviving child of Samuel and Edna (Wal) Selencavage. Preceded in death by parents, beloved husband, Stanley J. Pinkas, who died July 20, 2014; daughter-in-law, Karen (Schrum) Pinkas; sisters, Frances Cordek and Mary Selencavage; and brothers, John,...
Dorothy L. Long
Jul 8, 2020
LONG – Dorothy L., 94, Summerhill, passed away peacefully July 8, 2020, at home with loving family by her side. Born August 31, 1925, in Johnstown, daughter of Harry and Mary E. (Glonchak) Turner. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Joseph R. Long, who died June 19, 1998; and infant grandson, Stacy Smith. Survived by children, Joann I., wife of...
Thomas R. Cauffiel
Jun 24, 2020
CAUFFIEL - Thomas Raymond, 66, Johnstown, died June 24, 2020 at Cambria Care Center. Born February 22, 1954, in Cleveland, Ohio, son of the late Joseph Cauffiel and Rowena Mae (Jenkins) Cauffiel-Bungard. Survived by sons, Rick Strushensky, Johnstown; Brian Thomas and companion, Rachelle Hare, Johnstown; and Joseph James Cauffiel, Windber; grandchildren, Delaney, Ian, Makayla and Chloe Strushensky; and Braiden Allan...
Grace V. Heinlein
Jun 13, 2020
HEINLEIN – Grace Vera, 83, New Germany, died June 13, 2020, at home surrounded by family. Born July 9, 1936, in New Germany, daughter of Albert J. and Clara H. (Weinzierl) Long. Preceded in death by parents; husband, John F. “Jack” Heinlein, who died October 7, 2019; and brothers, Harold, Kenneth, Raymond, and Clair. Survived by children, Frederick, married to...
Frederick C. Diamond
Jun 10, 2020
DIAMOND – Frederick C., 83, Altoona, formerly of Wilmore and Sidman, died June 10, 2020 at UPMC Altoona. Born October 25, 1936, in Summerhill, son of Wilbur C. and Eva J. (Harris) Diamond. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Jeaneen Remick and Ann Diamond; brothers, Joseph and Walter; and granddaughter, Debbie Jean Lang. Survived by loving wife, the Reverend Esther...
Terry S. Logue
Jun 7, 2020
LOGUE – Terry Scott, 62, Ehrenfeld, died June 7, 2020, at home. Born March 8, 1958, in Johnstown, son of Melvin A. and Charlotte F. (Penrod) Logue. Preceded in death by parents; infant granddaughter, Layla; and special aunt, Virginia (Penrod) Rishell. Survived by son, Joseph, married to Sally (McClemens), St. Michael; and daughter, Jami Logue and companion, Aaron Estok, Beaverdale;...
Helen T. McClemens
Jun 7, 2020
McCLEMENS – Helen T., 88, Sidman, died June 7, 2020, at home surrounded by loving family. Born October 1, 1931, in Johnstown, she was the last surviving child of William and Marie (Burger) Diamond. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Arthur G. McClemens, who died August 30, 2002; infant daughter, Debbie; daughter, Cheryl Foster, son, Terry McClemens; granddaughter, Korey (McClemens)...
Stella M. Miller
Jun 5, 2020
MILLER – Stella M., 92, Wilmore, passed away peacefully June 5, 2020, at home surrounded by family. Born January 12, 1928, in Johnstown; daughter of Percy and Helen (Mauthe) Huffman. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Paul R. Miller, who died March 1, 1996; son-in-law, Dr. Edwin Cacayorin; infant granddaughter, Lisa Marie Cacayorin; sister, Helen Webb; and brother, Charles Huffman....
Shirley R. Beyer
May 28, 2020
BEYER – Shirley R., 86, Sidman, died May 28, 2020 at Windber Hospice. Born February 21, 1934, in Devils Hollow (Ehrenfeld), daughter of Fred A. and Rose (Costlow) Cekella. Preceded in death by parents; daughter, Susan L. Beyer; and son, Kevin M. Beyer. Survived by loving husband of 65 years, Edward R. Beyer, whom she married June 17, 1954; son,...
Linda L. Coulter
May 24, 2020
COULTER - Linda L. (Wilkinson), 72, Las Vegas, Nevada; died May 24, 2020. Born May 6, 1948, daughter of John G. and Jane (McGee) Wilkinson. She was raised in Summerhill / New Germany, Pennsylvania; and was a graduate of Forest Hills High School, class of 1968. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, James and Donald; and Wallace and Leora Croyle...
Barbara B. Katrancha
May 18, 2020
KATRANCHA – Barbara, 95, of Dunlo, died May 18, 2020. Born October 19, 1924, in Johnstown; daughter of Evan and Mary (Podrebarac) Kolar. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Michael J. “Mickey” Katrancha; son-in-law, Christian Bassich; sisters, Cecelia Kolar, Mary Katrancha, and Dorothy Kozar; and brothers, Evan, George, and Steve Kolar. Survived by son, Darryl, married to Pamela (Salem), Norfolk,...
Mark W. Lawery
May 18, 2020
LAWERY – Mark W. “Socks,” 62, Salix, died from pulmonary fibrosis, May 18, 2020, at UPMC Presbyterian. Born October 14, 1957, in Johnstown, son of Ruby (Dunmire) and her husband, the late Byron Lawery. Survived by mother, Ruby Lawery, St. Michael; loving wife of 41 years, Kathy (Kostick) Lawery, whom he married December 2, 1978; son, Mark (Christina) Lawery, Irwin;...
Joanne V. Waddell
May 18, 2020
WADDELL – Joanne Violet, 87, South Fork, passed away May 18, 2020. Born March 25, 1933, in South Fork, daughter of Earl “Zeke” and Violet G. (Custer) Tranter. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Matthew Waddell, who died October 28, 2009; and brothers, Devon and David Tranter. Survived by children, Larry, married to Laurie (Critchlow), Endicott, New York; Susan, wife...
Kevin G. Lang
May 12, 2020
LANG – Kevin G., 47, Mount Hope (South Fork), passed away at home with his family by his side, May 12, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born April 23, 1973, in Johnstown; son of Glenn W. and Lois L. (Reighard) Lang. Preceded in death by father, paternal grandparents, William and Virginia (Lang) Glacken; and maternal grandparents, Roy and...


