Kenneth R. Bittner
Nov 18, 2018
BITTNER – Kenneth Richard, 76, Ebensburg, formerly of New Castle, died November 18, 2018, at Cambria Care Center. Born May 4, 1942 in Meyersdale, son of Richard W. and Ethel M. (Orndoff) Bittner. Survived by sisters, Jean, widow of Paul Wertz, Johnstown; and Kay, widow of George F. Maynard, Parma, Ohio; nephews, Christopher Wertz and Kevin Maynard; and niece, Erin...
Ronald R. Breto
Nov 13, 2018
BRETO – Ronald R. “Sadie”, 77, South Fork, died November 13, 2018, at Maple Winds Care Center, Portage. Born November 7, 1941, in South Fork, son of George Breto and Pearl (Megrenne) Breto-Moratti. Preceded in death by parents; step-father, John Moratti; sisters, Betty Moffat and Louise Bentkowski; and brother, George Breto Jr. Survived by sister, Pauline, wife of Robert “Ned”...
Virginia M. Meier
Nov 1, 2018
80, Geistown, died November 1, 2018. Born March 25, 1938, in Johnstown, daughter of John and Angeline (Raneri) Matis. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Richard L. Meier; daughter, Mary Ann Meier; and son, Charles S. Meier. Survived by son Richard Jr., Mundys Corner; and Christopher, Windber; and grandson, Corey Meier, Florida. Family and friends are invited to attend a...
Russell G. Gillman
Oct 31, 2018
GILLMAN – Russell G., 98, Mount Hope, went to be with the Lord, October 31, 2018, at Windber Hospice. Born September 17, 1920, in Adams Township, the last surviving child of Samuel and Della (Rager) Gillman. Preceded in death by parents; beloved wife, Dorothy Mae (Keiper) Gillman, who died April 22, 2014; daughter, Lucretia Moss; son, Samuel Gillman; brothers, John,...
Keri Lee Rosporski
Oct 28, 2018
ROSPORSKI – Keri Lee, 39, Norwalk, California; native of Summerhill, died October 28, 2018, as the result of a tragic auto accident. Born February 8, 1979, in Windber, daughter of Ralph Rosporski and Jill (Gallardy) Mehall. Preceded in death by maternal grandfather, James B. Gallardy and paternal grandparents, Connie (Taylor) McGivern and Stan Rosporski. Survived by infant daughter, Sofi Evelyn...
Ann R. Deitle
Oct 26, 2018
DEITLE – Ann R., 92, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord, October 26, 2018. Born February 6, 1926, in Adams Township, daughter of Merle and Florence (Plummer) Hofecker. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Glenn M. Deitle, who died September 27, 1996; sister, Alice; and brother, Glenn J. “Joe.” Hofecker. Survived by numerous nieces, nephews and other beloved family...
Hermine L. Sivec
Oct 26, 2018
SIVEC – Hermine L., 91, Sidman, died October 26, 2018, at Siemon’s Heritage Personal Care Center, Somerset. Born May 9, 1927, in Ehrenfeld, last surviving child of Morris and Mary (Courty) Danel. Preceded in death by parents; granddaughter, Stacey May; brothers, Fernand, Alfred, Emile, Raymond and Paul; and infant brother, Morris. Survived by loving husband of 71 Years, Robert Sivec,...
James "Doc" Dougherty
Oct 19, 2018
DOUGHERTY – James, “Doc,” 70, Portage, formerly of Summerhill Township, died October 19, 2018, at Windber Hospice. Born December 4, 1947, in Johnstown, son of William and Marian (Stombaugh) Dougherty-Baloga. Preceded in death by parents; step-father, Michael Baloga; and sister, Barbara Klemens. Survived by brothers and sisters, Harry (Doris) Dougherty, Johnstown; Jack (Winona) Baloga, Hazelton; Sally (Roger) Layton, Windber; Jeanne...
Donald C. "Duck" Wirfel
Oct 18, 2018
WIRFEL – Donald C., “Duck," 72, died October 18, 2018, at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital. Born July 5, 1946, in Cambria Township, son of John G. and Genevieve (Illig) Wirfel. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Camillus and Herbert; and brother-in-law, Clyde W. Gallardy. Survived by brothers and sisters, Leo, married to Joann Minor, Madison, Ohio; Ronald, married to Rose Ann...
Sannie E. Fiffick
Oct 18, 2018
FIFFICK – Sannie E., 94, Mount Hope, died October 18, 2018, at Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg. Born February 9, 1924, in Mount Hope, daughter of S. Wendle and Elda (Gillman) Myers. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Andrew B. Fiffick, who died June 2, 1987; son, Robert Fiffick, sisters, Edith Hammer, Martha Hite, Violet King, Rosemond Koehler, Ethel Dorin and...
Rose M. Knepper
Oct 17, 2018
KNEPPER – Rose M., 75, Ehrenfeld, died October 17, 2018, at home. Born May 21, 1943, in Ehrenfeld, last surviving child of Louis A. Sr. and Gemma “Jennie” (Pesci) Units. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Louise R. Units; and brothers, Louis A. Jr. and Mario J. Units. Survived by sons, John L., married to Bobby Jean (Miller), South Fork;...
Michelle Miller
Oct 12, 2018
MILLER – Michelle, 58, Salix, died October 12, 2018, at home. Born April 23, 1960, in Johnstown, daughter of David and Marilyn (Gunselman) Niel. Preceded in death by parents; and daughter, Jennifer (Miller) Gibson. Survived by husband, John Miller, Salix; son, John Miller, married to Ashley (Felix), South Fork; grandchildren, Maria, Erik, Mason, Melvin, Myah and Brennan; and step-mother, Patricia...
Sally Jane Senft
Oct 7, 2018
SENFT – Sally Jane, 94, Sidman, went to be with her Lord, October 7, 2018, at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital, Johnstown. Born October 26, 1923, in Johnstown, she was the last surviving child of Ario and Sally (Eva) Fertick. Preceded in death by parents; husband, John V. Senft Jr., who died September 22, 1999; sisters, Dora Allen; Thelma Hess; Lydia Durica;...
Craig C. Kraber
Oct 4, 2018
KRABER – Craig C., 71, St. Michael, formerly of Arlington, Virginia; died October 4, 2018, at Select Specialty Hospital, Johnstown. Born January 14, 1947, in York, Pennsylvania; son of Joseph and Phyllis (Trone) Kraber. Preceded in death by parents; and brother, Mark Kraber. Survived by loving wife of 41 years, Mary Jo (Oshaben) Kraber, whom he married June 11, 1977;...
Daniel F. Mattis
Sep 26, 2018
MATTIS – Daniel F., Dunlo, 80, died September 26, 2018, at Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg. Born January 14, 1938, in Scalp Level, son of Andrew and Helen (Lippen) Mattis. Preceded in death by parents; son-in-law, Tim Miller; and brothers, George and Eugene Mattis. Survived by loving wife of 59 years, Anna M. (Hight) Mattis, whom he married June 13, 1959;...
Nicholas P. Varner
Sep 24, 2018
VARNER – Nicholas P., 39, Summerhill Township, died September 24, 2018, at home. Born September 17, 1979, in Johnstown, son of Jeffrey L. and Bernice A. (Parks) Varner. Preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Harold and Joanne Parks; and paternal grandfather, Roy S. “Jim” Varner. Survived by parents, Summerhill Township; beloved son, Zachary L. Mattice, Northern Cambria; brother, Dr. Jeffrey...
Charles "Smitty" Smith
Sep 23, 2018
SMITH – Charles R., “Smitty,” 84, St. Michael, went to be with the Lord on September 23, 2018, he died at home, surrounded by loving family. Born March 29, 1934, in Dunlo, son of William and Catherine (Myers) Smith. Preceded in death by parents; son, Wayne; sister, Judy Yeager and brothers, Ronald and William Smith. Survived by loving wife of...
Michael P. Riva
Sep 19, 2018
RIVA – Michael P., 67, Summerhill, died September 19, 2018, at Richland Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center. Born March 16, 1951, in Spangler, son of Ralph and Sophia (Stefula) Riva. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Robert and John “Jack” Riva; and nephew and godson Josh Golden. Survived by loving wife of 42 years, Deborah A. (Golden) Riva, whom he married...
Martina Sanderson
Sep 10, 2018
SANDERSON – Martina, 51, South Fork, died peacefully at her father’s home September 10, 2018, surrounded by loving family. Born December 12, 1966, in Johnstown, daughter of Edward “Pope” and the late Eleanor J. (Navatsyk) Mackel. Survived by father; sons, Patrick, engaged to Krista Neff, South Fork; and Anthony, married to Morgan (Henry), Hastings; daughter, Alexis, at home; sister of...
Harold E. "Ike" Bowser
Sep 6, 2018
BOWSER – Harold E., “Ike,” 72, Jeannette, formerly of Altoona, died September 6, 2018 at home. Born August 7, 1946, in Johnstown, son of the late Harold S. and Virginia G. (Burkey) Bowser. Survived by siblings, Sunny A., married to Marlene (Gates), Cindy S., wife of Raymond Fagan, all of Altoona; and Timothy, married to Suzanne (Baranik), Williamsburg, and numerous...