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Raymond C. Robertson
Jul 16, 2017
ROBERTSON – Raymond C., 62, Wilmore, died peacefully surrounded by family July 16, 2017, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born June 27, 1955, in Johnstown, son of Charles W. and Catherine C. (Lehman) Robertson. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Helen Saloney and brother-in-law, Charles Saloney. Survived by loving wife of 32 years, Theresa (Stein) Robertson, whom he married Aug....
Rita F. Kephart
Jul 8, 2017
KEPHART – Rita F., 65, Kissimmee, Florida; formerly of Portage, died July 8, 2017, at Florida Hospital, Orlando, Florida. Born November 23, 1951, in Johnstown, daughter of James A. “Jay” and Pauline (Sesney) Custer. Preceded in death by parents; infant sister, Carol Lee; and brothers, David and Kenneth. Survived by children, Carrie, wife of Todd McCabe, Portage; Jamie Barnes, engaged...
Arzella C. Kirby
Jul 4, 2017
Arzella C. “Ary,” 96, Summerhill, passed away July 4, 2017. She was born on August 20, 1920, the third daughter of Albert and Amelia (Berschneider) Seifert. Ary was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dr. Joseph F. Kirby, who passed away July 3, 1979; brothers, Clement and Robert Seifert; and sister, Zita Marie Seifert. Survived by children, Elizabeth Seno...
Walter G. Johnson Jr.
Jul 1, 2017
Walter G. Jr., 82, South Fork, went home to be with the Lord, July 1, 2017, at home. Born October 27, 1934, in St. Michael, son of Walter G. Sr. and Bertha Rose (Danel) Johnson. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Louise E. McClelland, and infant children, Steven and Melody. Survived by loving wife of 62 years, Sally (Hutzell) Johnson,...
Richard C. Huber
Jun 30, 2017
HUBER – Richard C., 64, Summerhill Township, died June 30, 2017, at home. Born October 20, 1952, in Johnstown, son of Carl A. and Eva B. (Wirfel) Huber. Preceded in death by parents; and brothers, Charles and Edward. Survived by loving wife of 36 years, Patti (Smetana) Huber, whom he married August 9, 1980; son, Richard S., husband of Tyler...
Mario M. DiMarino Sr.
Jun 17, 2017
Mario M. Sr., 92, Dunlo, died June 17, 2017 at home. Born March 4, 1925, in Crabtree, son of Salvatore and Antoinette (DiGiambattista) DiMarino. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Grace M. (Pelton) DiMarino, who died August 28, 2003; infant daughter, Grace; sister, Theresa Chulick; brothers, Dan and Joseph; and son-in-law, John L. “Hoagie” Podrebarac. Survived by daughters, Alice A....
M. Eileen Barclay
Jun 13, 2017
BARCLAY – M. Eileen, 88, formerly of Delmont and Salix, passed away June 13, 2017, at Maple Winds Care Center in Portage. Born December 25, 1928, daughter of the late William and Maude (Bush) Barclay. Survived by brother, William and wife, Ruby; niece and nephews, Keith and wife, Brenda; Kurt and wife, Robin; Kris and husband, Scott Cramer; and Kory...
Ronald James Seese
Jun 10, 2017
SEESE – Ronald James, 69, Dunlo, passed away peacefully June 10, 2017, surrounded by family at Memorial Medical Center. Born December 12, 1947, in Johnstown, son of Walter J. and Evelyn (Jones) Seese. Preceded in death by parents; and sister-in-law, Diane (Christina) Seese; and brother-in-law, Jerry Poole. Survived by brother, Barry Seese, Sidman; and sister, Sharon, wife of Bill Valinsky,...
Clyde "ARV" Reighard
Jun 2, 2017
REIGHARD – Clyde Arvin “ARV,” 77, Ruthford, went to be with the Lord June 2, 2017 at Memorial Medical Center, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born September 9, 1939, in Johnstown, son of Leroy and Suie (Weaver) Reighard. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Clair Reighard and Donnie Weaver, infant sister, Lucy Reighard; and by his granddaughter Laken’s fiancé,...
Hazel V. McAnulty
Jun 1, 2017
McANULTY – Hazel V., 97, South Fork, died June 1, 2017 at Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg. Born August 1, 1919, in South Fork, daughter of Michael S. and Margaret (Clymire) Conley. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Dwayne J. McAnulty, who died February 13, 1999; daughter, Lois Stohon; sisters, Helen Homza and Margaret Tawney; and brother, William. Survived by daughter,...
Jaime Ann Rutledge
May 28, 2017
RUTLEDGE – Jaime Ann, 30, St. Michael, died May 28, 2017 at UPMC Presbyterian. Born March 4, 1987, in Windber. Preceded in death by grandmother, Patsy “Mimi” Bloom. Survived by loving mother, Lisa (Kersting) Rutledge, St. Michael; sister, Leah, wife of Brandon Shreve, St. Michael; niece Ella and nephew, Desmond. Jaime was a 2008 graduate of Forest Hills High School...
Andy Peretin
May 25, 2017
PERETIN – Andy Louis, “Andy Who, Ush,” 74, Johnstown, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 25, 2017, at Memorial Medical Center, surrounded by his family. Andy was born November 27, 1942, in St. Michael, son of Charles Jr. and Anna (Slanac) Peretin. Preceded in death by parents; infant sister, Barbara; brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Audrey Peretin; brother, Mark Peretin and...
Ralph G. Wadsworth
May 21, 2017
WADSWORTH – Ralph G., 89, South Fork, went to be with the Lord, May 21, 2017. Born November 8, 1927, South Fork, son of C. Herbert and Rose (Bortel) Wadsworth. Preceded in death by parents; first wife, Jean Moss, who died January 23, 1998; second wife, Ellen Jane (Phillips), who died December 30, 2016; brothers, Herbert, Robert, William “Earl,” George,...
Joan C. Keller
May 21, 2017
KELLER – Joan C., 84, Ehrenfeld, died peacefully May 21, 2017, at home. Born December 16, 1932, in Ehrenfeld, daughter of William J. and Catherine A. (Fesko) Romese. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Albert J. Keller, who died January 12, 2005; and brother-in-law, Paul Kruper. Survived by daughter, Deborah Ann Keller, Easton, Maryland; and sister, Yvonne Kruper, Ehrenfeld. Member...
Anna Mae Bopp
May 13, 2017
BOPP – Anna Mae, 85, Summerhill, died May 13, 2017, at Richland Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Johnstown. Born May 30, 1931, in Patton, daughter of Dominic and Angeline (Terrezza) Ianniello. Preceded in death by parents; beloved husband, Donald T. “D.T.” Bopp, who died January 5, 2012; sister, Erma Iannaello; and brothers, Paul and John. Survived by daughters, Debra A., wife...
Richard L. Davis
May 7, 2017
DAVIS – Richard Lee, 84, Summerhill, died May 7, 2017 at UPMC Altoona. Born April 13, 1933, in Ehrenfeld, son of Robert E. and Iva J. (Hull) Davis. Preceded in death by parents; sister, June and brother, Robert. Survived by wife of 37 years, Shirley (Knipple) Konchan-Davis, Windber. Children of Richard and Mary Joann (Jarvie) Davis, Diane, wife of Joe...
Veronica Sharp
Apr 30, 2017
SHARP – Veronica, 71, Johnstown, formerly of Beaverdale, died April 30, 2017, at Memorial Medical Center. Born March 17, 1946, in Beaverdale, daughter of Stephen A. and Mildred V. (Sherry) Nagy. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Lloyd B. Sharp; daughter, Lori Ann Sharp; son, Lloyd T. Sharp; sister, Mary Sharp; and brother, Joseph Nagy. Survived by daughter, Susan Sharp,...
Jeanne Ellenberger
Apr 30, 2017
ELLENBERGER – Carol Jean, “Jeanne,” 76, Portage, formerly of South Fork, went to be with the Lord, April 30, 2017, at Maple Winds Care Center. Born February 15, 1941, in South Fork, daughter of Edward D. and Geraldine P. (Fleck) Ellenberger. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Mary Jane Ellenberger; brother, James Ellenberger; and nephew, Matthew Ellenberger. Survived by sisters,...
Matthew P. Reffner
Apr 29, 2017
REFFNER – Matthew P., 30, South Fork, died April 29, 2017. Born March 13, 1987, in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. Survived by parents, Richard and Joyce (Lynch) Potter, South Fork; daughter, Cassandra; companion, Sabrina Kuntz; sisters, Samantha Albarano, engaged to Wyatt Nagle; and Brittany Potter, engaged to Josh Myers; nephew, Bryce Zeilger; and numerous other beloved family and friends. Graduate of Forest...
Emma M. Yossi
Apr 29, 2017
YOSSI – Emma M., 99, St. Michael, formerly of South Fork, died April 29, 2017, at Rose of Sharon. Born October 26, 1917, in Monticello, Iowa; oldest daughter of Alfred Sr. and Emma (Egger) Yossi. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Alfred Jr.; sisters, Bertha Clement; Pauline Hines; Elfreida Behrends; Ruth Wroblewski and Helen Stoneking; sister-in-law, Helen Yossi; brothers-in-law, Joe...
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