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Catherine M. "Kitty" Smith
Oct 30, 2023
SMITH – Catherine M., “Kitty,” 92, Richland, formerly of Sidman, went to be with the Lord October 30, 2023, at Windber Woods. Born August 26, 1931, in Sidman; daughter of Byron Q. and Ursula (Miller) Seaman. Preceded in death by parents; and husband, William B. Smith, who passed away August 27, 2013. Survived by sons, Douglas, married to Janet (Johnson);...
John L. Knepper
Oct 28, 2023
KNEPPER – John L., 59, Fifficktown, died October 28, 2023, at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital. Born March 10, 1964, in Dover, New Jersey; son of the late John and Rose (Units) Knepper. Survived by wife, Bobbi Jean (Miller) Knepper; son, Zack Miller; brother, Shawn (Michelle); niece Ariya; and his Chihuahua/Jack Russel mix, Brady. Graduate of Forest Hills High School, class of...
Pauline D. Kline
Oct 28, 2023
KLINE – Pauline Delores, 87, Portage, died October 28, 2023 at home. Born January 28, 1936, in South Fork. Preceded in death by mother; Agnes McIntyre; husband, William C. Kline, who died October 23, 2014; son Rick Kline; and sister, Elaine McIntyre. Survived by children, Michele Kline; William, married to Colette (Secriskey); Kari Kline; Susan, wife of Robin Sossong; and...
Lucy F. Reese
Oct 26, 2023
REESE – LUCY F., 79, Mount Hope, died October 26, 2023. Born August 30, 1944, in Croyle Township, daughter of Wilber and Inzie (Chappel) Penrod. Preceded in death by parents; son, Eric; sisters, Regina Krawjeski, Ruby Rice, Phyllis Karam, and Esther Gerber; brothers, Earl, Harold “June,” and Fred; and infant brothers, Ronald, Donald, Samuel, and Lowell. Survived by loving husband,...
Edward Leroy Langham Jr.
Oct 25, 2023
LANGHAM– Edward Leroy Jr., 75, Salix, passed away October 25, 2023 at Cambridge Home of Ebensburg. Born August 23, 1948, in Johnstown, son of the late Edward and Margaret M. (Gordon) Langham. Survived by wife, Roberta (Oyler); sons, Edward R., Eric, and Kirk O. (Kerri); grandsons, Caleb and Cody; and sister, Gloria Sabol. Edward was a US Navy Veteran. He...
Jacqueline Gwen Gabany
Oct 25, 2023
GABANY – Jacqueline Gwen, 84, Mineral Point, went to be with the Lord October 25, 2023. Born October 10, 1939, in Ehrenfeld “Devil’s Hollow”, daughter of Merlin C. “Pap” and Dorothy M. (Gay) Fyock. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Merlin E. “Merf” and sister, Marcia Fukas. Survived by husband of 59 years, James A. “Butts” Gabany, whom she married...
Philip Harry Cox
Oct 19, 2023
Cox – Philip Harry, 94, Lewis Run, PA, passed away October 19, 2023 at Olean General Hospital, NY. Born June 6, 1929 in Akron, Ohio, son of Harry J. and Dora E. (Skelly) Cox. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Roberta Lee, who passed away February 11, 2023; daughter, Phyllis M. Cox; and sister, Mary Ellen Cox. Survived by children,...
Barry L. Snow
Oct 15, 2023
SNOW - Barry L. (Snowball), 73, Sidman went peacefully to his reward after a valiant battle following cardiac arrest. Born February 16, 1950 to Esther (Chilton) and William Snowball of South Fork, he is preceded in death by his parents; siblings, David Helsel, Dick Helsel, Cliff Helsel and Linda McQuaide; and sisters-in-law, Pearl Helsel (Dave) and Jane Helsel (Dan). He...
Kathy M. Brant
Oct 14, 2023
BRANT – Katherine M. “Kathy,” 73, South Fork, died October 14, 2023. Born July 5, 1950, in Baltimore, Maryland, daughter of Betty (Beal) Flaherty. Preceded in death by mother, husband, James R. Brant, who died June 17, 1998; sisters, Mary Fessenden, Colleen Graham, and Nancy Flaherty; and brother, Mike. Survived by children, Bonnie Malzi (Russell), Kerry Leal (Ted), and James...
Marie E. Tonski
Oct 13, 2023
TONSKI – Marie E., 88, Ehrenfeld, died October 13, 2023, at Windber Hospice. Born May 23, 1935, in Indiana, Pennsylvania; daughter of Morrie and Sylvia (Hill) Johns. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Edward Tonski, who died February 18, 2004; daughter, Janice Tonski-Roth, son, Daniel Tonski; daughter-in-law, Michelle (Meunier) Tonski; and brothers, Royal, Harold, Richard, and Roy Johns. Survived by...
Bernard E. "Eddie" Grattan
Oct 11, 2023
GRATTAN – Bernard E. “Eddie,” 96, Sidman, died October 11, 2023. Born May 10, 1927, in Dunlo, son of Lawrence E. and Frances R. (Jerneycic) Grattan. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Twila Grace (Hildebrand) Grattan, who died November 20, 2007; brothers, Patrick (Joan) and Dennis Grattan; sisters, Alda (Peter) Kovalsky, Caroline (Pete) Rachael, Dorothy (James) Mihalick and Mary Jane...
George Spiros Lulos Jr.
Oct 10, 2023
George Spiros Lulos, Jr. “Everyone has a story.” – George Lulos Lulos – George Spiros, 74, Johnstown, died October 10th, 2023, following a brave battle with many health issues. Born January 17, 1949 in Buckhannon, West Virginia, son of George and Rose E. (Torjak) Lulos. Preceded in death by parents; and beloved wife, Rosemary A. (Stiffler) Lulos. Survived by puppy...
Evelyn L. Wilson
Oct 10, 2023
In the early morning of October 10, 2023 heaven welcomed another angel. Evelyn Louise Wilson who lived in Ebensburg, PA was blessed with a long life of 98 years. She was born Evelyn Fisher on June 6, 1925 in Fifficktown, PA and lived many years in Ehrenfeld. Her parents, the late Joseph (Rybicky) Fisher and Eva (Legal) Fisher emigrated from...
Barry J. Buriani
Oct 7, 2023
BURIANI – Barry J., 64, South Fork, died October 7, 2023. Born April 30, 1959, in Johnstown, son of the late Pietro and Dorothy (Hody) Buriani. Survived by daughter, Lisa Flowers; stepdaughter, Celina Brewer (Adam); granddaughter, Mackenzie; brother, Peter Buriani; and girlfriend, Kristin Kick. Barry was a graduate of Johnstown Vocational Technical School, class of 1978. He grew up working...
Stanley W. "Bill" Sklodowski
Oct 4, 2023
SKLODOWSKI – Stanley W. “Bill,” 81, St. Michael, died October 4, 2023, at home. Born January 13, 1942, in Windber, son of Stanley “Stush” and Mary Elizabeth (Campitell) Sklodowski. Preceded in death by parents; and brother-in-law, Fred Gray. Survived by loving wife of 59 years, Mary Jane (Swelfer) Sklodowski, whom he married August 22, 1964; son, William M., married to...
David Wayne Fogle Sr.
Oct 1, 2023
FOGLE – David Wayne Sr., 56, Johnstown, died October 1, 2023. Born September 16, 1967, in Johnstown, son of Robert Sr. and Ann (Dombrowski) Fogle. Preceded in death by father, brothers, Ronald and Robert Jr.; and stepson, Bryan Kubic Jr. Survived by his mother, Ann; wife, Renee (Greathouse) Fogle; children, Britney, David Jr. (Denae), and Kayla (Scott); stepchildren, Mathew, and...
Jacob Robert Plows
Sep 30, 2023
PLOWS – Jacob R., 29, Sidman, died September 30, 2023. Born December 16, 1993, in Indiana, Pa.; son of Victor “Jake” III and Melissa (Delso) Plows. Preceded in death by grandfathers, Robert Delso and Victor Plows Jr. Survived by parents; fiancée, Elizabeth Blough; children, Olivia, Skylar, and Jordan; stepdaughter, Miyah; brothers, Jarred (Kassandra) and Jeremy (Aubrie); sister, Melody (Connor); nephew,...
Barry L. Bassett
Sep 27, 2023
BASSETT – Barry L., 80, South Fork, died September 27, 2023, at home, with Pat by his side. Born January 10, 1943, in South Fork, son of William G. Jr. and Norma (Heilman) Bassett. Preceded in death by parents; son, Barry Bassett II and brothers, Richard and Alan. Survived by loving wife, Patricia (Treacy) Bassett; daughter, Patricia, wife of Jerry...
Phyllis J. Long
Sep 26, 2023
LONG – Phyllis J., 98, Summerhill, died September 26, 2023, at Hollidaysburg Veterans’ Home. Born October 10, 1924, in Gallitzin, the last surviving child of Thomas and Anna Bertha (Cox) Bolan. Preceded in death by parents, husband, John Lawrence Long who died April 29, 2000; sisters, Irene Callahan, Margaret Ferramini, Edna Wright, 5-year-old sisters, Mary and Anastasia Bolan; and brothers,...
Dorothy "Bunny" Shaffer
Sep 24, 2023
SHAFFER – Dorothy “Bunny,” 51, South Fork, formerly of Sidman; passed away September 24, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Born March 25, 1972, in Johnstown; daughter of Glenn and Barbara (Ohler) Crum. Preceded in death by her father, whom she adored; and grandparents; Bud and Dorothy (Christner) Ohler. Survived by mother; children, Harley Shaffer (Anna); Chelsey Shaffer (Robert), and...
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