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Margaret E. Rhoads
Jul 19, 2019
RHOADS – Margaret E., 95, Portage, formerly of St. Michael, went to be with the Lord, July 19, 2019, at home. Born November 5, 1923, in South Fork, daughter of Jacob C. and Anna V. (Emeigh) Bailey. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Vearl D. Rhoads, who died February 16, 1996; sisters, Sarah Smay, Marie Rigel, and Ruby Costlow; brothers,...
Jay C. Swartzentruver
Jul 19, 2019
SWARTZENTRUVER – Jay C., "Butch," 78, Ebensburg, formerly of South Fork, died July 19, 2019, at home. Born August 21, 1940, in South Fork, son of Chester and Rosella (Davis) Swartzentruver. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, James “Jerry,” Juan "Stevie," Joseph “Jody,” John “Ace,” and Joel “Bucky,’ sisters, Judy Swartzentruver, Belva “Joan” Monroe, June Turchak, Jane Webb, and Sarah...
Daniel Don Podrasky
Jul 18, 2019
PODRASKY – Daniel Don, 80, Summerhill, died July 18, 2019, at Memorial Medical Center. Born July 26, 1938, in Cassandra, son of John Sr. and Dorothy (Sabol) Podrasky. Preceded in death by parents; infant sister, Anne; and brothers, John “Kid” Jr., Andrew, Frank, and Edward. Survived by loving wife of 55 years, Catherine I. (Duffy) Podrasky, whom he married, May...
Charles E. Naugle Jr.
Jul 11, 2019
NAUGLE – Charles E., Jr. “Chuck” “Sonny”, Ragers Hill Road, South Fork, died July 11, 2019, at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital. Born March 22, 1928, in Johnstown, son, of Charles E., Sr. and Theresa M. (Jacobs) Naugle. Preceded in death by parents; loving wife, Theresa Agnes (Haney) Naugle, who died March 11, 2013; son, Charles E. Naugle, III; grandson, Anthony Kimmel;...
Alice M. McGinty
Jul 10, 2019
McGINTY – Alice M., 89, St. Michael, died July 10, 2019, at Rose of Sharon, St. Michael. Born July 18, 1929, in Croyle Township, daughter of George and Thelma G. (Costlow) Huff. Preceded in death by parents; and husband, Joseph P. “Irishman” McGinty, who died March 17, 2010; brothers, George Jr., and Kenneth; and sister, Sarah Kostan. Survived by son,...
Dorothy M. Gilpatrick
Jul 1, 2019
GILPATRICK – Dorothy M., 88, South Fork, went to be with the Lord July 1, 2019, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born August 24, 1930, in Cairnbrook, last surviving child of James W. and Catherine (Wolfe) Molton. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Dale Gilpatrick, who died May 25, 2007; son, Daryl Gilpatrick; sister, Margaret Stiffler; and brothers, Harry, Wilbur,...
Anne DeLellis Dimond
Jul 1, 2019
DIMOND - Anne DeLellis, 70, McKeesport, formerly of Windber, died July 1, 2019, at Jefferson Hospital in Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania. Miss Dimond is survived by her sister, Patricia Marie Dimond, of McKeesport, Pennsylvania; brother, Donald C. Dimond II and his wife Kitty of Double Springs, Alabama; nephews, Donald "DJ" Dimond III and his wife Loni of Addison, Alabama, Kenneth Dimond...
Earl "Sam" Wadsworth
Jun 27, 2019
WADSWORTH – Earl R., “Sam,””Jingles,” 76, Richland, formerly of South Fork, died June 27, 2019; at home. Born April 21, 1943, in South Fork, son of Herbert B. and Evelyn L. (Bassett) Wadsworth. Preceded in death by parents; and beloved daughter, Kira K. Baumgardner. Survived by loving wife of 54 years, Joan M. (Robinson) Wadsworth, whom he married September 11,...
Peter Raymond Skoner
Jun 25, 2019
SKONER – Peter Raymond “Homer,” 93, passed away peacefully in his home in Dunlo, PA on June 25, 2019. Born July 13, 1925 in Dunlo. Preceded in death by parents Evan and Della (Kranjcec) Skoner; brothers Evan (Victoria Grimski), Louis (Mary Kovalich Soltis), Joseph “Ken,” and Daniel (Alice Zanchy); and sisters Rose and Dr. Martha “Babe.” Survived by loving wife...
Christine M. Bodenschatz
Jun 22, 2019
BODENSCHATZ – Christine M., 63, New Germany, died June 22, 2019, at home. Born July 16, 1955, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Cletus and La Verne (Lenz) Smith. Survived by loving husband of 43 years, Gary L. Bodenschatz, whom she married September 13, 1975; children, Steven, married to Rene (Davenport), Lancaster; Erin, wife of Scott Becquet, Ebensburg; Greg, married...
James R. Barish
Jun 21, 2019
BARISH – James R., 82, South Fork, died June 21, 2019, at Maple Winds Care Center. Born April 29, 1937, in Portage, son of Walter A. and Susan (Knapp) Barish. Preceded in death by parents; beloved wife, Frances H. “Sis” (Mehall) Barish, who died September 10, 1988; son, Thomas, who died August 4, 1979; sister, Joanne M. Salovich; brother, Walter;...
Jason M. Douglas
Jun 21, 2019
DOUGLAS – Jason M., 38, South Fork, died June 21, 2019, at home. Born January 14, 1981, in Johnstown, son of Mark D. and Joyce A. (Bowman) Douglas. Preceded in death by maternal grandfather, William Bowman; and paternal grandfather, Meade Douglas. Survived by parents; wife, Karen M. (Hinks) Douglas; daughter, Julie A.; sons, William M., Brandon L. and Joshua C.;...
Mary Secriskey
Jun 20, 2019
SECRISKEY – Mary, 87, Sidman, died June 20, 2019, at Forest Hills Personal Care Home. Born October 10, 1931, in St. Michael, daughter of John and Mary (Motel) Brindak. Preceded in death by parents; and husband, George F. Secriskey, who died February 12, 2012. Survived by daughter, Kathy, wife of Gerald Shaulis, Salix; beloved granddaughters, Gabrielle and Jessie; sister, Anna,...
Arthur H. Byers
Jun 19, 2019
BYERS – Arthur H., 87, Sidman; loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, went to be with the Lord June 19, 2019, at home, surrounded by loving family. Born January 13, 1932, in Daisytown (Johnstown), the last surviving child of John and Elizabeth (Artez) Byers. Preceded in death by parents; beloved wife of 65 years, Nonie J. (Smay) Byers, who died...
Martha H. Myers
May 27, 2019
MYERS - Martha H., 85, Mount Hope, went home to be with the Lord May 27, 2019, at Autumn View Personal Care, surrounded by loving family. Born October 4, 1933, in Rosebud, Clearfield County; daughter of Allen and Martha V. (Taylor) Pounds. Preceded in death by parents; beloved husband, Harry R. Myers, who died October 14, 2014; infant sister, Shelva...
Mary Irene Sivec
May 21, 2019
SIVEC – Mary Irene, 98, South Fork, passed away May 21, 2019, at Maple Winds Care Center, Portage. Born April 25, 1921, in Dunlo, daughter of Anthony and Francis (Kocyancic) Oshaben. Preceded in death by parents; husband, John Sivec Sr., who died November 16, 1988; sisters, Dorothy Walker, Frances Hrebar and Josephine Danel; and brothers, Edward and Frank Oshaben. Survived...
Ellwood R. McGough
May 17, 2019
McGOUGH – Ellwood R., 86, Wilmore, passed away May 17, 2019, at Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg. Born December 26, 1932, in Summerhill, son of Russell H. and Anna (Bassett) McGough. Preceded in death by parents; and son, Joseph R. McGough. Survived by loving wife of 66 years, Genevieve (Sakmar) McGough, whom he married August 9, 1952; son, El, married to...
Theresa Ann Podrebarac
May 17, 2019
PODREBARAC – Theresa Ann, 85, Dunlo, died May 17, 2019, at Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg. Born September 9, 1933, in Dunlo, daughter of the late Matthew and Mary (Feeley) Podrebarac. Survived by numerous cousins and friends. Member of St. Michael Catholic Church, St. Michael. Prior to consolidation she was active with the former Holy Spirit Parish and their Altar Rosary...
Muriel Jean Wiesheier
May 15, 2019
WIESHEIER – Muriel Jean, “Bubba,” 87, Beaverdale, formerly of Salix, died peacefully at her daughter’s home, surrounded by loving family. Born April 20, 1932, in Johnstown, daughter of Blair and Edith (Ripple) Rhoades. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Richard J. Wiesheier, who died December 27, 1996; sisters, Anna Grace Berkebile and Audrey Corbin; and brothers, Verle and Beauford Rhoades....
Clyde D. Hagerich
May 14, 2019
HAGERICH – Clyde D., 80, Johnstown, died May 14, 2019, at Windber Woods. Born November 12, 1938, in South Fork, son of Clyde A. and Ina L. (Goughnour) Hagerich. Preceded in death by parents; and brothers, John and Kenneth. Survived by sister, Lorraine, widow of James Teno, Sidman; brother, Blaine, married to Marjorie (Davis), New Germany, and numerous nieces and...
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