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Lois Jean Papcunik
Jan 5, 2017
PAPCUNIK – Lois Jean, 88, Sidman, died January 5, 2017 at Windber Hospital. Born October 28, 1928, daughter of Alta Vivian Stevens. Preceded in death by mother; Uncle Thomas and Aunt Eva Fitzgibbons who raised her, husband Andrew P. Papcunik whom she married June 10, 1950; brother Ted Stevens; sisters Luella Spangler and Delores Steffey; and daughter-in-law Janice Marie (Yamber)...
Ronald W. Deffenbaugh
Jan 2, 2017
DEFFENBAUGH – Ronald Wayne, 69, formerly of 2nd Street, Nanty Glo, died January 2, 2017, at Cambria Care Center. Born July 15, 1947, in Johnstown, son of Clarence G. and Mildred L. (Miller) Deffenbaugh. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Sara (Wysel) Deffenbaugh, who died September 23, 2013; sisters, LaVerne F. Rager, Shirley Sibert and Nancy L. Smith; and nephew,...
Barbara Ann Mainhart
Jan 2, 2017
MAINHART – Barbara Ann, 81, Portage, died January 2, 2017 at Richland Healthcare and Rehabilitation. Born December 10, 1935, in Johnstown, daughter of Theodore F. and Margaret M. (Hoffman) Mainhart. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Theodore J., Paul and Robert C.; and sister-in-law, Margaret (Williams) Mainhart. Survived by sister, Kathleen, wife of John Fussner, Livonia, Michigan and several generations...
Carmine Cannizzaro
Dec 30, 2016
CANNIZZARO – Carmine, 90, formerly of South Amboy, N.J., died December 30, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, PA. Born October 24, 1926 in New York, NY, son of Benedict and Mary (Muscariello) Cannizzaro. Preceded in death by parents; beloved wife Mary (Tuzzolino), who died Feb. 7, 2014; and brothers Joseph and Paul. Survived by sons, Robert, married to Maureen...
Ellen Jane Wadsworth
Dec 30, 2016
WADSWORTH – Ellen Jane (Walters), 82, Johnstown, died December 30, 2016 at Windber Hospice, surrounded by loving family. Born March 23, 1934, in South Fork, daughter of Thomas J. and Julia Belle (Theys) Phillips. Preceded in death by parents; granddaughter, Alyssa Ann Hoover; sister-in-law, Lois Phillips; and brother-in-law, Donald Navatsyk. Survived by husband, Ralph Wadsworth, whom she married June 29,...
Joseph B. Borow
Dec 30, 2016
Joseph B., 68, South Fork, died December 30, 2016 at home. Born October 15, 1948 in Johnstown, son of the late John B. and Margaret M. (Richanvsky) Borow. Survived by children, Annette, wife of Arthur Yogus, Portage; and Timothy, married to Susan Laney, Pickens, South Carolina; grandchildren, Michael and David Box, and T.J., Arriana, and Laney Borow; great-granddaughter, Natalie Box;...
Pastor Kenneth E. McNertney
Dec 25, 2016
McNERTNEY – Pastor Kenneth E., 85, St. Michael, received a glorious Christmas present, he went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 25, 2016 at 9:35 p.m., surrounded by loving family. Born May 28, 1931, in South Fork, son of Hazel (Yoder) and Joseph Krajewski; preceded in death by parents; brothers, Charles Pahel and Ronald Wirick and sister,...
Louise Elaine McClelland
Dec 25, 2016
McCLELLAND - Louise Elaine (Johnson), 76, Edinburg, Virginia; passed away Sunday, December 25, 2016 at her residence. Born November 22, 1940, in South Fork, daughter of Walter George and Bertha Rose (Danel) Johnson. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Thomas Leroy McClelland; son, Robert McClelland and daughter-in-law, Melissa McClelland. Survived by children, Ron McClelland and wife, Michelle, Stanley, Virginia; Mark...
Helen J. Smith
Dec 23, 2016
SMITH – Helen Jane, 91, New Germany, died December 23, 2016, at home. Born April 20, 1925, in New Germany, daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Long) Smith. Preceded in death by parents; seven brothers, Vincent, Clement, Cletus, Benno, Thomas, Father Julian Smith, O.S.B., and Father Ermin Smith, O.S.B.; and three sisters, Mary Chirdon, Sister M. Basil Smith, R.S.M., and Sister...
Darlene J. Mathieson
Dec 7, 2016
MATHIESON – Darlene J., completed her earthly journey and entered her heavenly life with the Father on December 7, 2016. Preceded in death by beloved parents, Hilda (Wess) and Howard Mathieson; sister, Dorothy Stouffer and husband James Stouffer; and cherished “4-legger” family members, Foozy, Puffy, Kohle, Patty, Cody and Annie. Survived by sister Carol Mathieson and special family friend JoAnn...
Florence A. Crocefoglia
Nov 22, 2016
CROCEFOGLIA – Florence A., 87, South Fork, went to be with her Lord, on November 22, 2016, at Select Specialty Hospital. Born September 23, 1929, in South Fork, daughter of Henry H. and Amelia (Gay) Brummert. Preceded in death by parents; loving husband, Stanley F. “Stush” Crocefoglia, who died March 19, 2001; sisters, Dorothy Brummert, Evelyn Leach, Ethel Poling, Pearl...
Joan R. Hutzell
Nov 19, 2016
HUTZELL - Joan Ruth, 89, Mount Hope, peacefully passed away Saturday, November 19, 2016 surrounded by loving family members. Joan was born in London, England on April 24, 1927, daughter of Albert and May Hearn. She moved to Mount Hope in 1947 to marry Ellwood Zane Hutzell, whom she met in England during World War II. Preceded in death by...
Stephen F. Faher
Nov 19, 2016
FAHER – Stephen F., 67, Summerhill, died at home November 19, 2016, surrounded by loving family. Born October 22, 1949, in Windber, son of Stephen and Marie C. “Babe” (Progar) Faher. Preceded in death by parents; and nephew, Joshua A. Faher. Survived by loving wife of 38 years, Gail (Wilson) Faher, whom he married October 7, 1978; children, Matthew, married...
Nancy C. Wolfhope
Nov 4, 2016
WOLFHOPE – Nancy C., 73, Salix, died November 4, 2016 at Richland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Born May 23, 1943 in Johnstown, daughter of Russell D. and Freda (Brown) Wolfhope. Preceded in death by parents; and brother, Charles Wolfhope. Survived by son, Stephen D., married to Deborah (Joyner), Wake Forest, North Carolina; sister, Christine, wife of Donald Knepper, Beaverdale; 2...
Frank R. Smiach
Nov 2, 2016
SMIACH – Frank R., 87, South Fork, died November 2, 2016 at Windber Hospice. Born May 22, 1929, in St. Michael, son of Michael and Frances (Piskuric) Smiach. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, George, Michael, Steve, John and Charles; sisters, Margaret Smiach, Anna Smiach, Mary Schrader, Dorothy Slovikovski, Lucy Barr and Barbara DeFrank; and son-in-law, Robert Yochimowitz. Survived by...
Jay O. Wingard
Nov 1, 2016
WINGARD – Jay O., 77, Salix, was called home to the Lord Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center after a courageous fight with cancer. Born January 28, 1939 in South Fork, son of the late Algie and Mildred (Yoder) Wingard. Survived by loving wife of 53 years, L. Marie (Scott) Wingard; children, Randall, and his companion Amy, Baltimore,...
Paul Haines
Oct 31, 2016
HAINES - Paul, “Pap,” “Jug,” 93, Tampa, Florida, native of St. Michael, left his Earthly body on October 31, 2016 to join his wife. Born September 15, 1923, in St. Michael, son of Jacob and Martha (Beatty) Haines. Preceded in death by parents; beloved wife of 73 years, Lenora I. “Bubba,” “Babe” (Imler) Haines, who left us in eternal slumber...
Ronda D. Gramling
Oct 31, 2016
GRAMLING – Ronda D. (Burkett), 83, South Fork, went home with the angels October 31, 2016 to be reunited with her beloved husband, John R. “Bud,” who passed away, October 27, 1986. She is now with all of her special angels in Heaven. Born December 3, 1932, in South Fork, daughter of Joseph and Hilda (Penrod) Burkett. Preceded in death...
Elizabeth E. Miller
Oct 17, 2016
MILLER – Elizabeth E., “Betty,” 75, South Fork, went to be with her Lord, October 17, 2016, at Windber Hospice, surrounded by loved ones. Born February 1, 1941, in Cresson Township, daughter of the late Clyde J. and Ruth M. (Layman) Baumgardner. Survived by loving husband of 56 years, Robert R. Miller, whom she married July 23, 1960; children, Donna,...
Christopher Binnachio
Oct 16, 2016
BINNACHIO – Christopher, 41, Richland, died at home, October 16, 2016. Born April 8, 1975 in Edison, New Jersey, son of Audrey Joyce Binnachio and John Borow. Preceded in death by; great-aunt, Vera (Hamas) Medina, who helped raise him; and maternal grandparents, Ralph “Red” and Helen (Hamas) Binnachio. Survived by loving mother, Audrey Joyce and children, Ethan, Anthony, Frankie, Krystal...
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