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Alan R. Jordan
Oct 14, 2016
JORDAN – Alan Richard, 70, Dunlo, died October 14, 2016 at home. Born July 4, 1946, in Lewistown, son of John F. Jr. and Marian G. (Krebs) Jordan. Preceded in death by parents; and sister, JoNelle K. Jordan. Survived by sons, John, married to Catherine (Jones), Richland; and Jeramie, Dunlo; and former wife, Lori P. (Malzi) Smith, Seward. Alan was...
Joseph C. Wachter
Oct 12, 2016
WACHTER – Joseph C., 80, formerly of Wilmore, died October 12, 2016, at the Pennsylvania Veterans Home, Hollidaysburg. Born December 28, 1935, in Altoona, son of Karl J. and Jennie (Cam) Wachter. Preceded in death by parents and former wife, Mary C. (Crum) Wachter. Survived by daughter, Vernadine Waters, Windber; grandson, Justin Baxendale and friend, Stephanie Stone, Johnstown; granddaughter, Shelena...
Mary Jane Bailey
Oct 6, 2016
BAILEY – Mary Jane, 73, Sidman, died October 6, 2016, with her loving husband at her side. Born April 24, 1943, in Sidman, daughter of Clair V. and Ruth (Haddon) Bunn. Preceded in death by parents; infant sister, Nancy Lee; infant daughter, Karen Jean Bailey; and twin sons, Donald and Ronald Bailey. Survived by devoted husband of 51 years, Meade...
Mary Louise Aliquo
Oct 5, 2016
ALIQUO – Mary Louise, 86, Ehrenfeld, died in her home, October 5, 2016, under the care of her family and hospice. Born March 1, 1930, in Ehrenfeld, daughter of Joseph and Cecelia (Units) “Sciamanna” Shuman. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Domenick “Mickey” Aliquo, who died March 7, 1984; daughter, Anita; sisters, Esther Maskal, Cecelia Shuman and Josephine Christ; and...
Caroline M. Dombrosky
Oct 4, 2016
DOMBROSKY – Caroline M., 87, New Germany, died October 4, 2016 surrounded by family. Born July 28, 1929, in New Germany, daughter of George “Jack” and Rose M. (Wirfel) Bopp. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Edward L. Dombrosky, who died October 12, 1996; grandson, Brett Dombrosky; sister, Regina Schall and brothers, Anthony, Paul and William. Survived by children, Timothy,...
Daniel E. Theys
Sep 17, 2016
THEYS – Daniel E., 84, South Fork, died September 17, 2016 at Cambria Care Center. Born October 15, 1931 in South Fork, son of Elmer and Emma (Gertz) Theys. Preceded in death by parents; and sisters, Mary Lejeune and Rosella Perich. Survived by loving wife of 63 years, Doris Joan (Trimbath) Theys, South Fork, whom he married Oct. 5, 1952;...
Tom Plummer
Sep 16, 2016
John T., “Tom,” 89, Sidman, died September 16, 2016, at Maple Winds Care Center, surrounded by loved ones. Born August 22, 1927, in Croyle Township, son of Oliver W. and Cecilia A. (Cramer) Plummer. Preceded in death by parents; wife of 53 years, Magdalene M. (Bodenschatz), who died August 5, 2013; grandson, Nicholas Wirfel; sister, Jean Otten; infant sister, Ida...
Mary Lou Deitle
Sep 13, 2016
DEITLE – Mary Lou, 87, formerly of South Fork, went to be with her Lord September 13, 2016, at Laurelwood Care Center, Johnstown. Born August 9, 1929, in Glascow, daughter of John and Rachael (Cummings) Simmons. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Roy E. Deitle, who died January 24, 2006; daughter, Debra Stoykovich; grandson, Max Deitle; sisters, Margaret Fledernack and...
Mary Louise Partsch
Sep 12, 2016
PARTSCH – Mary Louise, Johnstown, died September 12, 2016, at Memorial Medical Center. Daughter of William J. and Maye V. (Lynch) Keelan. Preceded in death by parents; husband, James J. Partsch, former husband, Rudy Morey; step-father, Theodore Campbell; and faithful friend, her Husky dog, Panda. Survived by children, Kathleen, wife of Ed Karnes; Christine Sloan; Michael Morey, married to Cheryl...
Iris J. Folckemer
Sep 11, 2016
FOLCKEMER – Iris J., 80, Mechanicsburg, formerly of Ehrenfeld, died September 11, 2016 at PinnacleHealth West Shore Hospital, Mechanicsburg. Born August 6, 1936, in Ehrenfeld, daughter of Grover W. and Wilda E. (Schnars) Bush. Preceded in death by parents; son, Wayne; and brothers, Delmar and Gary. Survived by daughters, Beth Evans and Joy Weir; son, Gary Folckemer; sister, Betty Lou,...
Margaretta "Peg" Chulick
Sep 10, 2016
CHULICK – Margaretta “Peg”, 95, Richland Woods, formerly of Sidman, died September 10, 2016, at Memorial Medical Center. Born March 19, 1921, in Johnstown, the daughter of Vasile and Mary (Karcaba) Pitlanish. Preceded in death by parents; husband, George Bernard Chulick who died Nov. 5, 1987; son Gregory; sisters, Anne Weaver, Agnes Lakatos, and Susan Pitlanish; brothers, Stephen “Steve”, and...
Paul J. Dolan
Sep 6, 2016
DOLAN – Paul J., 77, Northport, NY, native of Jeannette, Pa., died September 6, 2016 at Northport VA Medical Center. Born March 19, 1939, in Johnstown, son of the late Paul “Wink” and Anne (Schrader) Dolan. Survived by sister, Barbara Mudar, Monroeville; brothers, Jeffrey, West Hempstead, NY; and Gregory, Greensburg; nephews, Peter, Christopher and Douglas; great-niece, Kaylee and great-nephews P.J.,...
David "DJ" Klock III
Sep 3, 2016
KLOCK - David John, III, “D.J.”, 34, Sidman, died September 3, 2016, at home. Born June 27, 1982, in Johnstown, son of David J. Klock, Jr. and Lisa (Miller) Lubniewski. Preceded in death by father; maternal grandfather, Hershel “Gene” Miller; aunts, Susan Dennison and Cheri Gore; infant uncle, Michael Klock, and brother, Jesse J. Klock. Survived by mother, Lisa and...
Dorothy A. Petrunak
Aug 29, 2016
PETRUNAK – Dorothy A., 82, South Fork, died August 29, 2016, at Memorial Medical Center. Born July 27, 1934, in Puritan, daughter of John and Helen (Sebok) Plovetsky. Preceded in death by parents; and sons, Matthew S., III & Mark Petrunak. Survived by husband of 66 years, Matthew S. Petrunak, South Fork; sons, Charles, and friend, Lucy L. Handfield, Anderson,...
Mary Elizabeth Wilson
Aug 27, 2016
WILSON – Mary Elizabeth, 84, Summerhill, PA, died August 27, 2016, at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, PA. She was born December 5, 1931, in Johnstown, daughter of William H. and Jessie Gertrude (Noon) Emigh. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Robert L, who died December 31, 2013; daughter, Mary Lou; brothers, Jack and Robert Emigh, and an infant brother. Survived...
Delbert J. Beck
Aug 23, 2016
BECK – Delbert J., 66, Windber, died August 23, 2016 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born February 25, 1950, in Johnstown, son of Jennie (Hutzell) Beck. Preceded in death by mother and grandmother, Amanda Hutzell. Survived by loving wife, of 29 years, Phyllis R. (Shaffer) Beck, whom he married November 1, 1986; children, Michael Beck, Windber; Jeannine, wife...
Josephine M. Danel
Aug 15, 2016
DANEL – Josephine M., “Mugga”, 92, St. Michael, died August 15, 2016 at Westmont Woods. Born May 5, 1924 in St. Michael, daughter of Anthony and Frances (Kocjancic) Oshaben. Preceded in death by parents; beloved husband Alfred Danel, who died July 26, 2007; infant daughter Mary Frances Danel; great–grandson, Zachary Smith; sisters, Dorothy Walker and Faye Hribar; brothers, Edward and...
Marie J. Matula
Aug 13, 2016
MATULA – Marie J., 87, Salix, died August 13, 2016 at Church of the Brethren Home, Windber. Born June 13, 1929 in Martinsdale, daughter of Albert and Mary Krinjeck. Preceded in death by parents; beloved husband, Daniel F. Matula, who died October 30, 2014; son, Roy Matula; grandson, Keith Miller; son-in-law, Rodney Miller; brothers, Chester and William Krinjeck and sisters,...
Anne Patney
Aug 10, 2016
PATNEY – Anne, 93, Portage, died Aug. 10, 2016 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born Jan. 1, 1923, in Portage, daughter of John and Anna (Kushner) Homa. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Joseph Patney, who died April 6, 1999; sisters, Mary Homa, Helen Kalicky and Susan Johnson and brothers, John, Michael, Peter, Joseph, Andrew, Alex, Nicholas, George and Stephen...
David P. Tranter
Aug 6, 2016
TRANTER - David Paul, 74, Campbell Hall, NY; born December 26, 1941, passed away on Aug 6, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Nadia Tranter; children, David Earl and Kristi Ann; sisters, Joanne (Matt) Waddell; Karen (Jim) Hardbower; Linda (John) Heidenreich; and Erlene (Keith) Naugle; four grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by parents...
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