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Susanna G. Mikula
Jan 8, 2020
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...
Dorothy A. Wirfel
Jan 3, 2020
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,...
Raymond J. Hocevar
Jan 2, 2020
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....
William D. Bowen
Dec 22, 2019
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,...
Evelyn J. Miller
Dec 16, 2019
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....
Christopher J. Hunter
Dec 13, 2019
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”...
Paul B. Chulick
Dec 11, 2019
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...
Edith Mapstone
Dec 11, 2019
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;...
Florence L. Smith
Nov 26, 2019
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...
Charles E. Edwards
Nov 24, 2019
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,...
David L. Allison
Nov 20, 2019
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....
Michael William Wadsworth
Nov 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....
Edith L. Hoffman
Nov 9, 2019
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...
Peter M. Drobnak
Nov 9, 2019
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,...
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,...
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