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John R. "Butch" Moss
Jul 29, 2016
MOSS – John R., “Butch,” 77, South Fork, died July 29, 2016, at home surrounded by family. Born Feb. 5, 1939, in Llanfair, son of Charles and Nellie (Nicol) Moss. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Arthur, Robert, James, Charles and Samuel; and sisters, Helen Resick and Jean Wadsworth. Survived by loving wife of 59 years, Billie Rae (Peel) Moss,...
Alexander M. Paskowski
Jul 26, 2016
PASKOWSKI – Alexander M., 18, Sidman, died July 26, 2016. Born July 9, 1998, in Johnstown, son of Michael J. Paskowski and Melanie H. (Hornick), wife of Jesse Meier. Survived by parents; sister, Brittani Nicole Salat, Sidman; step-brothers, Shane and Brandon Meier, Sidman; maternal grandparents, Donald and Agnes Hornick, Johnstown; paternal grandmother, Vandallia Jarvie, South Fork; uncle, Ronald J. (Kimberly)...
Beverly Ann Harrington
Jul 16, 2016
HARRINGTON – Beverly Ann, 75, Johnstown, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, July 16, 2016 at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital, surrounded by loving family. Born Nov. 20, 1940 in Rutheford, daughter of James A. and Theda Louise (Lehman) Wise. Preceded in death by parents; and beloved husband, John B. Harrington, who died May 8, 1989. Survived by...
Clair D. Wilson
Jul 13, 2016
WILSON – Clair D. “Pap”, 94, Sidman, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at Arbutus Park Manor, Johnstown, surrounded by his children. Born August 16, 1921, in Croyle Township, son of the late Arthur and Clara (Funk) Wilson. Preceded in death by beloved wife Geraldine “Gerry” (Miller) Wilson, whom he married September 10, 1947; brothers, Dial (infant), Dean,...
Stacey Marie May
Jul 11, 2016
MAY – Stacey Marie, 37, Summerhill, died July 11, 2016 in Altoona. Born March 4, 1979, in Johnstown, daughter of Richard and Susan (Sivec) May. Preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Clarence Jr. and Lois (Wicks) May. Survived by daughter, Ashley Marie May, Summerhill; parents, Summerhill; maternal grandparents, Robert and Hermine (Danel) Sivec, Sidman; sister, Chris, wife of William Valko,...
Harry L. Shartzer
Jul 7, 2016
SHARTZER – Harry L., 77, Windber, died July 7, 2016. Born Feb. 21, 1939 in Roanoke, VA, son of Roy D. and Grace (Flower) Shartzer of Roanoke, VA. Preceded in death by parents, and two sisters and two brothers. Survived by sister, Evelyn Quesenberry and her husband Rusty, Radford, VA; and dear close friend Clair W. Becker, Windber. Harry was...
Glenn N. Wilson
Jul 6, 2016
WILSON – Glenn N., 91, formerly of Summerhill, died July 6, 2016 at Arbutus Park Manor, Richland. Born Oct. 24, 1924 in Croyle Township, son of Arthur C. and Clara (Funk) Wilson. Preceded in death by parents; beloved wife, Evelyn (Mareck) Wilson, who died June 10, 2013; sisters, Leoda Custer, Zelva Angus and Rhoda Prostejovsky; and brothers, Dean, Merle and...
Randy L. Miller, Jr.
Jul 5, 2016
MILLER – Randy L., Jr., 33, Sidman, died July 5, 2016. Born July 3, 1983, in Johnstown, son of Randy L. Sr. and Sandra J. (Plummer) Miller. Preceded in death by father; maternal grandfather, Leslie Plummer, paternal grandparents, Jack and Nancy (Claycomb) Miller; paternal step-grandmother, Arnie Pitt; and uncles, Barry and Joseph Miller. Survived by mother, and her partner, Jody...
Mildred C. Beesoick
Jul 2, 2016
BEESOICK – Mildred C., 102, formerly of St. Michael, resident of St. John Paul II Manor, Cresson, died July 2, 2016 at Golden Living Center, Richland. Born April 14, 1914, in Johnstown, daughter of Vitt and Frances C. (Perak) Ivock. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Stanley Beesoick (Bizjak) who died February 28, 1990; sisters, Sister Mary Christine, Mary Mucko,...
Hazel McGarvey
Jun 27, 2016
McGARVEY – Hazel, 102, Johnstown, died June 27, 2016 at home. Born April 15, 1914, in South Fork, daughter of John W. and Alice (Davis) Smay. Preceded in death by parents; first husband, Ardell Strayer; second husband, James McGarvey; daughter and son-in-law, Twila and Len Cameron; daughters-in-law, Liz (Teeter) Strayer and Reba (Herman) Strayer; sisters, Madeline Jane Oswald, Ruth Held,...
Wayne C. Cook
Jun 25, 2016
COOK - Wayne C., 88, of Lambs Bridge, South Fork, died peacefully June 25, 2016 at home. Born Sept. 3, 1927 in Beaverdale to the late Peter and Blanche (Stigers) Cook. Also preceded in death by brothers; Lynn, Matthew and Donald and sisters; Joan Paserba, LaRue Kick, Shirley Magdalin, Betty Drury and Jetta Ecklund. Survived by wife of 62 years,...
Clark L. Poling
Jun 24, 2016
POLING – Clark L., 65, South Fork, died June 24, 2016 at his camp along the Juniata in Bedford County. Born May 6, 1951, son of Gerald Sr. and Elizabeth (Hughes) Poling. Preceded in death by parents; beloved wife, Peggy (Coutts) Poling, who died Dec. 7, 2013; and infant son, Clark. Survived by son, Eric, married to Aimee Edwards, South...
Dorothy B. Heller
Jun 23, 2016
HELLER – Dorothy B., 84, Ebensburg, went to be with her Lord June 23, 2016, at home. Born April 14, 1932, in Conemaugh Township, Cambria County, daughter of Fred and Edith (Berkebile) Schmidt Preceded in death by parents; husband, the Rev. Jack B. Heller, who died January 11, 2015; and brother, Harry. Survived by children, Dennis, Salix; and his former...
Doris K. Previte
Jun 12, 2016
PREVITE - Doris Katherine, 97, of Summerhill, passed away peacefully on Sunday June 12, 2016 at the Forest Hills Personal Care Home in Sidman where she resided. Doris was born on November 20, 1918 and was the daughter of Jacob F. and Amelia (Long) Hoover. Preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Andrew Carlyle “Red” Gillin, who passed in...
Frank J. Prince
Jun 8, 2016
PRINCE - Frank J., “Bub”, 81, Ragers Hill, died June 8, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center. Born April 8, 1935, in South Fork, son of John and Margaret (Gregorich) Prince. Preceded in death by parents; infant sister, Helen; brothers, John and George; and sisters, Margaret Chundzinski, Dorothy Elliott and Catherine Hudson. Survived by loving wife of 58 years, Irene L....
Donald G. Sivi
Jun 5, 2016
SIVI – Donald G., 74, Westwood Lower Yoder Twp, died June 5, 2016 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital. Born September 19, 1941 in Johnstown, son of Steve and Freida (Karpen) Sivi. Preceeded in death by parents, brother Robert, and sister-in-law Carol (Schrum) Sivi. Survived by sons, Scott married to Anouk (Ligtenburg) Sivi, and Bryant Sivi, and fiancé, René Chevez; and grandchildren,...
William George Sprinkle
May 31, 2016
SPRINKLE – William George, 78, Seward, died at his daughter’s home surrounded by loving family, May 31, 2016. Born Feb. 22, 1938, in Luciusboro, son of Charles W. S. and Margaret Emma (McGarvey) Sprinkle. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Sandra J. (Price) Sprinkle, who died, Aug. 11, 2013; infant son, Patrick Earl; grandson, Josh Custer; sister, Arlene Simone and...
David P. Hill
May 30, 2016
HILL – David P., 61, Mineral Point, died unexpectedly May 30, 2016 at Home. Born Dec. 28, 1954 in Colver, son of August W. Jr. and Monabelle (Collobert) Hill. Preceded in death by parents and sister, Judith Parker. Survived by loving wife of almost 40 years, Dorothy (Sanderson) Hill, whom he married Oct. 28, 1976; daughters, Rebecca Hill – Howard,...
Lorraine E. Valko
May 20, 2016
VALKO – Lorraine E., 93, Dunlo, died May 20, 2016 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born May 6, 1923, in Dunlo, daughter of George and Greta (Hesketh) Smith. Preceded in death by parents; beloved husband of 59 years, William Valko, who died May 5, 2004; son-in-law, Mack Duplaga; and brother, Matthew Smith. Survived by children, Sharon Duplaga, Parma Heights, Ohio; William,...
Joseph B. Emerick
May 18, 2016
EMERICK – Joseph B., 92, Johnstown, died May 18, 2016 at Windber Hospice. Born July 6, 1923 in Somerset, he was the last surviving child of Thomas E. and Juanita J. (Wright) Emerick. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Joy Wolfe, Anna Hollis, Marguarite “Peggy” Miller and Imogene Berkebile; and brothers, Laverne Stumph, and Bernell and Byron “Barney” Emerick. Survived...
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