Arleen E. Diamond
Jan 26, 2018
DIAMOND – Arleen E., 92, Sidman, died January 26, 2018, at Maple Winds Care Center, Portage. Born October 30, 1925, in Johnstown, daughter of William and Marie (Burger) Diamond. Preceded in death by parents; infant sister, Anna Marie; sisters, Pauline Dalton, Alice Smith, Geraldine Cummings, Margaret Krestar, Mary Plasay and Eileen Aanrud; and brothers, Gerald and William Diamond. Survived by...
Claire J. Matlin
Jan 23, 2018
MATLIN – Claire J., 95, formerly of Cresson and Dayton, Ohio; died January 23, 2018, at Garvey Manor, Hollidaysburg. She was the oldest daughter of Patrick L. and Hilda (Callahan) Flynn of Cresson. Preceded in death by husband, Dr. George E. Matlin of Beaverdale and her parents. Survived by sisters, Reba McDermit, Cresson; and Shirley Murray, Orlando, Florida; also numerous...
Joseph W. McKendree Jr.
Jan 19, 2018
McKENDREE – Joseph W. Jr., 71, of Salix, passed away at home surrounded by family after a courageous battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) and its related effects. Joe is survived by his devoted wife of 40 years, Mary; children, Tina, Bobby, Jimmy, and Amanda (Daniel Casciato). Joe adored his 3 granddaughters, Alexandria Blough, Chloe Blough, and Giavanna Casciato, and...
Fern A. Reese
Jan 10, 2018
REESE – Fern A., 101, Mt. Hope, died January 10, 2018 at Cambria Care Center. Born November 7, 1916 in Mount Hope, daughter of Edward and Perlena (Lint) Reighard. Preceded in death by parents; husband, George Reese, who died in 1981; grandson, Eric; sisters, Ellen Claycomb, Beatrice Weaver, Violet Burkey and Betty Cochran; and brothers, Russell, Lowman, Lester, Orlo, Melvin,...
Thomas Hilary Sliko
Dec 31, 2017
SLIKO – Thomas Hilary, 57, Fifficktown, died unexpectedly December 31, 2017, and will join our Lord God, and his departed relatives. Born May 5, 1960, in Johnstown, son of Frank Joseph “Funchie” Sr. and Mary Elizabeth (Petro) Sliko. Preceded in death by parents; and brother, Frank Joseph Sliko Jr. Survived by beloved daughters, Danielle Elizabeth and Donelle Ann Sliko, St....
Leona A. Barefoot
Dec 19, 2017
BAREFOOT – Leona Annette, 84, Sidman, passed away December 19, 2017 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born November 27, 1933, in Lloydell, daughter of Joseph Petrun Sr. and Anna Agnes (Voytko) Petrun-Estok. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Dean M. Barefoot, who died August 29, 2017; son, Robert J. Barefoot; stepfather, John Estok; infant brother, Michael; brother, Joseph Petrun Jr.; sisters,...
Elaine J. Mayes
Dec 18, 2017
MAYES - Elaine J., 51, Ehrenfeld, died December 18, 2017, at Windber Hospice. Born November 14, 1966, in Johnstown, daughter of George and Connie (Ruffing) Coutts. Preceded in death by mother; son, Bradley Scott Mayes, infant-granddaughter, Jade Renee; and father-in-law, Lester E. Mayes. Survived by father, Shippensburg; loving husband, David A. Mayes Sr., Ehrenfeld; son, USMC Sgt. David A. Jr.,...
Ronald P. Shaffer Sr.
Dec 9, 2017
SHAFFER – Ronald P. Sr., 66, Richland, formerly of Ehrenfeld, died December 9, 2017, at Memorial Medical Center. Born December 10, 1950, in South Fork, son of Irene (Bopp) Shaffer. Preceded in death by mother; wife, Carla (Mehall) Shaffer, who died September 25, 2007; sister, Florence Vasbinder; and brother, James Shaffer. Survived by sons, Ronald P. Jr., married to April...
Stanley J. Soflarsky
Dec 8, 2017
SOFLARSKY - Stanley J. “Stush,” 85, South Fork, died December 8, 2017, at Richland Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center. Born January 26, 1932, in Nanty Glo, son of Nellie (Solarczyk) Soflarsky-Smoluch and Joseph Soflarsky. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Frank A. Soflarsky; step-son, Steven A. Kishlock; and step-father, Stanley Smoluch. Survived by loving wife of 51 years, Ethel P. (Peters)...
Howard F. Penrod Sr.
Dec 6, 2017
PENROD - Howard F. Sr., 64, Richland, formerly of South Fork, died December 6, 2017, at Richland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Born April 24, 1953, in Johnstown, son of Daniel F. “Jake” Jr. and Doris Jean (Fetterman) Penrod. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Johnny R.; sister, Linda Clawson; and mother-in-law, Betty (Baumgardner) Miller. Survived by loving wife of 32...
Paulette J. Walker
Dec 4, 2017
WALKER – Paulette J., 66, Mount Hope, died December 4, 2017, at Memorial Medical Center. Born September 17, 1951, in Johnstown, daughter of Darl G. and Betty R. (Myers) Susko. Preceded in death by parents; son, Charles R. Krens; and 4 year old brother, Mark Susko. Survived by loving husband of 24 years, Marzy David Walker, whom she married July...
Joseph Sarka
Dec 2, 2017
SARKA - Joseph, 83, St. Michael, died December 2, 2017, at Rose of Sharon Personal Care Home. Born September 1, 1934, in Windber, son of Charles and Mary (Juhasz) Sarka. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Joann (Waddell) Sarka who died June 11, 1995; brothers, Alex and Charles Szarka and Arthur and Frank Sarka; and sisters, Jennie Bakhan and Irene...
Samuel H. Brewer
Dec 2, 2017
BREWER – Samuel H., 89, Mount Hope, died December 2, 2017, at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born February 1, 1928 in Salix, son of Samuel J. and Martha B. (Varner) Brewer. Preceded in death by parents; brothers Dick and Clifford; and step-sons, Keith and Alan Wilkinson. Survived by loving wife of 39 years, Carolyn A. (Marteeny) Brewer, whom he married...
Elizabeth A. "Libby" Wilson
Dec 1, 2017
WILSON – Elizabeth Anne “Libby”, 87, South Fork, died December 1, 2017, at Forest Hills Personal Care Home. Born September 26, 1930, in South Fork, daughter of Albert R. and Mae (Harris) Rojohn. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Michael James Wilson, who died July 5, 1988; 2 year old sister, Dolores Elizabeth; nephew, Billy Spaid; and special sister-in-law, Anna...
Jack G. May
Dec 1, 2017
MAY – Jack G., 67, South Fork, died December 1, 2017, at Maple Winds Care Center. Born June 26, 1950, in Windber, son of the late Clarence Jr. and Lois G. (Wicks) May. Survived by daughter, Lisa, wife of Timothy Erskine and their children, Alex and Elizabeth, Clarksville, Maryland; sister, Patti, wife of John Maury, Margate, Florida; and brother, Richard,...
Larry J. Moyer Sr.
Nov 27, 2017
MOYER - Larry J. Sr., 73, Portage, died November 27, 2017, at home. Born May 19, 1944, in Lebanon County on the Moyer family farm, son of John H. and Luella B. (Bates) Moyer. Preceded in death by his parents; sister, Betty Moyer and great-granddaughter, Gabrielle Plummer. He is survived by Karen E. (Lewis) Moyer, his loving wife of 53...
Frederick D. Russell
Nov 22, 2017
RUSSELL – Frederick D. “Fred,” 78, Sidman, went to be with the Lord November 22, 2017, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born July 14, 1939, in South Fork, son of James and Christina E. (Wilson) Russell. Preceded in death by parents; and brothers, the Reverends Roger and John Russell. Survived by loving wife of 54 years, Carolyn “Carlie”...
Irene L. Prince
Nov 21, 2017
PRINCE – Irene L., 80, South Fork, died November 21, 2017, at Windber Hospice. Born November 5, 1937, in Johnstown, daughter of Enoch and Sophie (Vroble) Gabany. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Frank J. “Bub” Prince, who died June 8, 2016; sisters, Stella Meliss and Pauline Caron; and brothers, Alec and Joseph Gabany. Survived by children, Mary Jo Shrift,...
Charles F. Ruddek
Nov 20, 2017
RUDDEK – Charles F., 90, Mount Hope, died November 20, 2017, at home. Born May 23, 1927, in Fifficktown, son of Friedrich Ruddek and Wilhelmine (Wiescholek) Ruddek-Primel. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Dorothy L. (Burnheimer) Ruddek, who died October 7, 2012; son, Larry Ruddek; brother, Hans Ruddek; daughter-in-law, Cathy Jean (Straw) Ruddek; step-father, Frank Primel Sr.; and step-brother, Frank...
Kevin M. Beyer
Nov 12, 2017
BEYER – Kevin M., 60, Sidman, died peacefully November 12, 2017, at home. Born July 31, 1957, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by sister, Susan L. Beyer and mother-in-law, Twila P. Brown. Survived by loving wife of 37 years, Tammy L. (Brown) Beyer, whom he married June 28, 1980; sons, Joshua K., married to Shana (Schlosser), Rudyard, Michigan; and Travis...