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Gretchen A. Rummel
Oct 3, 2017
RUMMEL - Gretchen A., Salix, died on her 66th birthday, Oct. 3, 2017, at Memorial Medical Center. Born October 3, 1951, in Johnstown, daughter of Matthew I. “Stoney” and H. Elizabeth “Betty” (Good) Jackson. Preceded in death by parents; infant daughter; and brother, Gary Jackson. Survived by devoted husband of 45 years, Karl Rummel, whom she married May 20, 1972;...
Michael T. McCall Sr.
Oct 1, 2017
McCALL - Michael T. Sr., 74, New Germany, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, October 1, 2017, at Memorial Medical Center. Mike was a loving husband, a treasured father, proud grandpa, and a great friend to so many. Born May 30, 1943, in Summerhill, son of Patrick E. and Helen P. (Terek) McCall. Greeted by parents; and infant...
James W. Stiffler
Sep 30, 2017
STIFFLER – James W., 77, Summerhill Township, died September 30, 2017, at Memorial Medical Center, surrounded by loving family. Born July 15, 1940, in St. Michael, son of Jess W. “Bip” and Agnes E. (Costlow) Stiffler. Preceded in death by father; and sister, Barbara Grattan-Wadsworth. Survived by mother, Westmont, formerly of South Fork; wife of 48 years, Victoria (Ferrell) Stiffler,...
Shirley R. Strayer
Sep 24, 2017
STRAYER – Shirley R., 84, South Fork, went peacefully to be with the Lord surrounded by her loving family September 24, 2017, at Windber Hospice. Born March 17, 1933, in Summerhill, daughter of Charles E. and Naomi R. (Gallagher) Brewer. Preceded in death by parents, husband, Donald Gale Strayer, who died July 9, 1998; granddaughter, Jill (Johnson) Cekada; brother, Charles...
Rosie L. Ropecka
Sep 23, 2017
ROPECKA – Rose L., “Rosie,” 78, South Fork, died September 23, 2017, at home. Born November 14, 1938, in Sidman, daughter of Duard B. and Ethel F. (Thomas) Strayer. Preceded in death by parents; daughter, Jeanie Ann Shrift; son, Johnny Stephens; sister, Johann Yowell; and step-father, Elmer Theys. Survived by loving husband of 22 years, Joseph J. Ropecka, whom she...
Robert R. Steele Sr.
Sep 19, 2017
STEELE – Robert R. Sr., 71, South Fork, died September 19, 2017, at home. Born November 4, 1945, in South Fork, son of George and Lillian (Arnold) Steele. Preceded in death by parents; former wife, Judith Ann (Armold) Steele, and sisters, Sandra Drass and Betty Jane Black. Survived by son, Robert R. Jr. “Rusty,” engaged to Melody James, South Fork;...
Albert "Buddy" Andrykovitch
Sep 17, 2017
ANDRYKOVITCH – Albert, “Buddy,” 82, Sidman, died September 17, 2017, at home. Born February 15, 1935, in Beaverdale, son of John and Mary M. (Krupa) Andrykovitch. Preceded in death by parents; and brother-in-law, Joseph T. “Guzda” Mucko Jr. Beloved brother of Mary Jo Andrykovitch and Dolores M. Mucko; both of Sidman. Loving and devoted uncle of Dianne (Greg) Falvo, Bethel...
Ernest D. Reighard Jr.
Sep 13, 2017
REIGHARD – Ernest D. Jr., 62, Revloc, formerly of South Fork, died September 13, 2017. Born May 15, 1955, in Johnstown, son of Ernest D. Sr. and Lottie J. “Dolly” (Miller) Reighard. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Raymond E. and Lewis R.; and brothers-in-law, Richard Holdsworth III and Thomas Hurtack. Survived by son, Landon Reighard, Portage; sisters, Sandra Rando,...
Donald J. Harties
Sep 12, 2017
HARTEIS – Donald J. “Archie”, 84, Johnstown, died September 12, 2017, at home. Born October 31, 1932, in Johnstown, son of Louis and Elizabeth (Partsch) Harteis. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Mary Koach, Betty Martin and Ruth Vickers; brothers, Louis and Edward; step-granddaughter, step-grandson; and special canine friend “Muffie.” Survived by loving wife of 65 years, Doris M. (Weaver)...
Martha V. Brummert
Sep 7, 2017
BRUMMERT - Martha V., 93, Ehrenfeld, passed away September 7, 2017, at Hospice of Medina County, Medina, Ohio. Born July 8, 1924, in South Fork, daughter of Anthony and Mary (Gooder) Rosemas. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Curtis L. Brummert, who died April 11, 1972; sisters Helen Rosemas and Ethel Ropecka; and brothers, Joseph, Martin, George, Anthony Jr., and...
Dean M. Barefoot
Aug 29, 2017
BAREFOOT – Dean Martin, 86, Sidman, passed away August 29, 2017, at Arbutus Park Manor. Born July 29, 1931, in South Fork, son of Draper and Sarah (Claycomb) Barefoot. Preceded in death by parents; son, Robert J. Barefoot; brothers, Bernard, Clarence and Donald; sisters, Virginia Hoffman, Gladys Brennan and Irene Plummer and stepsisters, Ethel Biglen and Ruth Brallier. Survived by...
Gerald B. Pringle
Aug 22, 2017
PRINGLE - Gerald “Jerry” Benjamin, Sr., 87, Frederick, Maryland; formerly of Mount Airy, Maryland; passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2017. Born September 17, 1929, in Summerhill, son of Benjamin E. and Clara E. Pringle. Preceded in death by parents; brothers and sisters, Grace Vasbinder, Pearl Oswald, Ralph Pringle, Elsie Mervine, Ray Pringle, Vera Murray and Iona Carl. Survived by loving...
John "Butchie" R. Moss Jr.
Aug 21, 2017
MOSS – John R. Jr., “Butchie,” 60, South Fork, died August 21, 2017, at Memorial Medical Center. Born August 8, 1957, in Windber, son of John R. “Butch” and Billie Rae (Peel) Moss. Preceded in death by father; and father-in-law, Vincent A. Sheedy Sr. Survived by loving wife, Melissa (Sheedy) Moss, South Fork; sons, Joshua, married to Sabrina (Ainsley), Uniontown;...
Sheila R. Eppley
Aug 12, 2017
EPPLEY – Sheila R., 67, Salix, died August 12, 2017, at Memorial Medical Center. Born July 8, 1950, in Gramlingtown, daughter of Betty Ann Weaver. Preceded in death by grandparents, James A. and Emma Weaver; mother; and brother, A. J. Knipple. Survived by loving husband of 46 years, Dorsey R. Eppley, Salix, whom she married March 13, 1971; daughters, Juscinda...
Betty Jean Wissinger
Aug 3, 2017
WISSINGER - Betty Jean (Brewer), 95, South Fork, died Aug. 3, 2017, at Maple Winds, Portage. Born March 29, 1922, in Summerhill, daughter of late James and Anna (Lees) Brewer. Also preceded in death by husband of 53 years, Sheldon “Dutch” Wissinger Sr., who died Aug. 15, 1994; brothers, Charles, Donald and James Brewer, and sisters, Virginia Durkot and Sarah...
Esther "Sis" C. Davis
Jul 26, 2017
Esther C. "Sis", 90, Richland, formerly of St. Michael, died July 26, 2017, at Arbutus Park Manor. Born December 18, 1926, in Becceria, daughter of Paul W. and Alice (Johnson) Heverly. Preceded in death by parents; husband of 70 years, Richard R. Davis Sr., whom she married July 26, 1947, and who died December 1, 2011; son Richard R. Davis...
Dennis G. Burke
Jul 21, 2017
BURKE – Dennis G., 60, South Fork, died July 21, 2017, at home. Born November 27, 1956, in Windber, son of William F. and Helen (Poprich) Burke. Preceded in death by parents; infant sister; and niece Haley. Survived by loving wife, Patty (Cooley) Burke, whom he married October 3, 2015; step-children, Cindy, wife of Christopher Cordes, Fredericksburg, Virginia; Sandy, wife...
Eva "Peggy" Fresch
Jul 19, 2017
FRESCH – Eva “Peggy”, 82, South Fork, died July 19, 2017, at Memorial Medical Center. Born June 10, 1935, in Croyle Township, daughter of Charles G. and Helen G. (Burnheimer) Douglas. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Raymond E. Fresch, Jr., who died September 11, 2007; sisters, Dorothy Cullen, Ruby Hechler, Wilda Hough, Almeda Jones and Shirley Alban; and brother,...
Dolly E. Hoffman
Jul 18, 2017
HOFFMAN - Dolly E., 88, Taylor, Michigan, died July 18, 2017. Beloved wife of the late George Hoffman. Daughter of the late George E. and Rosella R. (Thomas) Deffenbaugh. Loving mother of Jenny Mullins, Benson (Shannon Bradford) Hoffman, and Kevin (Ameera) Hoffman. Dear sister of Dorothy Goughnour, Gerald, the late Donald, and the late Harry Deffenbaugh. 7 grandchildren, 16 great...
Victor E. Neri
Jul 16, 2017
NERI – Victor Eugene, 67, Ehrenfeld, passed away July 16, 2017 at Memorial Medical Center. Born January 30, 1950, in Ehrenfeld, son of the late Joseph A. and Lenore E. “Jean” (Schnars) Neri. Survived by brother, Ramon J., married to Karen J. (Russell) Neri, South Fork; sister, Marcella L. Neri, South Fork; nieces, Tacey (Neri) Myers; Tammy (Neri), wife of...
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