OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Helen Cordek
Mar 14, 2018
CORDEK – Helen, 95, formerly of South Fork, died March 14, 2018, at The Jewish Home of Greater Harrisburg. Born November 14, 1922, in Croyle Township, daughter of Nicholas and Susanna (Smrek) Blaner. Preceded in death by parents; husband, John C. Cordek, who died February 27, 1960; daughter-in-law, Joyce (Smithmeyer) Cordek; sisters, Josephine Todd and Ann Rinna; brothers, Andrew, Steven,...
Ann B. Cordek
Mar 12, 2018
CORDEK – Ann B., 93, South Fork, died March 12, 2018, at Siemon Heritage Personal Care, Somerset. Born September 29, 1924, in South Fork, daughter of Louis and Anna (Fiffick) Varljen. Preceded in death by parents: husband, Tofiel A. Cordek, who died March 23, 1983; son, Kenneth; and brother, John and his wife, Julia (Young) Varljen. Survived by sons, Tobias...
Fern Gilpatrick
Mar 12, 2018
It is with heavy hearts the family of Levetta “Fern” Gilpatrick announces her passing on March 12 at the age of 91 at Windber Hospice. Fern was born November 15, 1926, in Wilmore, daughter of Joseph and Eva (Crum) Bolvin. Her mother died when Fern was a baby and she was raised by her loving Aunt Alice. Also preceded in...
Edith M. Stravinsky
Mar 11, 2018
STRAVINSKY – Edith M., 86, formerly of St. Michael, died March 11, 2018, at Cambria Care Center. Born September 21, 1931, in Johnstown, daughter of Charles and Bertha (Danasko) Galayda. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Charles E. Stravinsky, who died June 13, 1981; sisters, Elizabeth Yamrose and Julia Metroka; and brothers, Andrew, Charles, John, Rudy and Michael Galayda. Edith...
Shirley Ann Puchko
Mar 7, 2018
PUCHKO – Shirley Ann, 80, Mt. Hope, died March 7, 2018, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born August 3, 1937, in Windber, daughter of Joseph Leroy and Esther L. (Alexander) McClellan. Preceded in death by parents; and sisters, Nancy Lee Potter and Sarah Louise Dukery. Survived by loving daughter with whom she resided, Lisa, wife of Ryan Jennings, Mt. Hope;...
Dennis R. Schrift
Mar 6, 2018
SCHRIFT – Dennis R., 64, New Germany, died March 6, 2018, at home, surrounded by loving family. Born August 3, 1953, in Summerhill, son of Richard and Betty (Motchenbaugh) Schrift. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Gary and infant brother, Rodney. Survived by wife, Caroline (Gabany) Schrift; and son Daniel, engaged to Jamie (Miller), Summerhill. Brother of Jane, wife of...
Edward R. Riley
Mar 2, 2018
RILEY – Edward R., 58, Salix, died March 2, 2018, at UPMC East, Monroeville. Born February 25, 1960, in Johnstown, son of James E. III and Marjorie A. (Lloyd) Riley. Preceded in death by father; sister, Cathy L. Riley; and infant brother Timothy Louis. Survived by mother, Salix; and brother, Timothy R. Riley, Houston, Texas. Ed had studied at Penn...
Remy F. Beaver
Feb 28, 2018
BEAVER - Remy F., “Ray,” 87, York, formerly of Sidman, left this world on February 28, and there is no doubt that the gates of heaven were opened and he was met by his wife of 58 years Wilfrieda “Fritzie” Beaver (Bellert), his son, Michael Beaver, his brothers: Augusta “Bob” Bever, Stanley Beaver, his sister, Alice Beaver (Sister Mary DeChantal)...
George Francis Caroff
Feb 27, 2018
CAROFF – George Francis, 83, Salix, died February 27, 2018, at Memorial Medical Center. Born November 19, 1934, in Dunlo, son of James Joseph and Letitia Mae Caroff. Preceded in death by parents; in-laws, Charles and Emma Merritt; brothers, James Allen and Dr. Romuald Joseph Caroff. Survived by wife of 53 years, Carol; children, George Jr. and wife Cheryl and...
Joseph J. Gruca
Feb 24, 2018
GRUCA – Joseph J., 86, Sidman, formerly of Central City, died February 24, 2018, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical. Born August 24, 1931, in Central City, son of Martin and Helen (Chroniski) Gruca. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Preceded in death by parents; loving wife, Florence (McKee) Gruca, who died August 16, 1996; step-children, Wallace Dick...
Ann Thompson
Feb 21, 2018
THOMPSON – Phyllis Ann, 86, Richland, formerly of Lorain Borough, died February 21, 2018, at Arbutus Park Manor. Born December 9, 1931, in Johnstown, daughter of George and Mary (Stapleton) Parkinson. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Richard D. Thompson, who died January 21, 2008; brothers, Michael James and Robert Joseph; sister, Rita Eileen Parkinson; sister-in-law, Betty Parkinson; and brother-in-law,...
Cynthia A. Martyak
Feb 12, 2018
MARTYAK – Cynthia A., 72, Sidman, died February 12, 2018, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born March 10, 1945, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Anthony B. “Barney” and Martha (Kohan) Cyburt. Survived by husband of 48 years, Richard M. Martyak, whom she married November 29, 1969; son, Eric, and wife, Susan, Upton, Massachusetts; daughter, Courtney, wife of Jeff Sierocky,...
Agnes Bertolino
Feb 4, 2018
BERTOLINO – Agnes, 93, Ebensburg, formerly of St. Michael, died February 4, 2018, at Amber Hills. Born September 28, 1924, daughter of Michael and Susan (Lisifko) Sikora. Preceded in death by parents; husband, John L. Bertolino, who died November 20, 1991; sisters, Ann Garanich, Mary Single, Margaret Sikora, Verna Sikora, Kay Chimelewski, and Helen D’Alessio; brothers, Steve and James; and...
Thomas A. Bumford
Jan 28, 2018
BUMFORD – Thomas A., 93, Kissimmee, Florida, formerly of Wilmore. He travelled a lot over the last 10 years and made his final trip peacefully at home in his sleep from cancer January 28, 2018, to join his wife in Heaven. Born September 4, 1924, in Munster, son of Abner J. and Priscilla (Simmons) Bumford. Preceded in death by parents;...
John F. Kranyc
Jan 27, 2018
KRANYC – John F., 60, Elizabethtown, formerly of South Fork, died January 27, 2018. Born October 19, 1957, in Windber, son of John and Verdean (Poprich) Kranyc. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Frank; and special friend and caregiver, Corey Halterman. Survived by aunt, Gilda Kranyc; special cousins, Cindy and Andrew Kranyc, all of Windber; and dear friends and caregivers,...
George V. Coutts Jr.
Jan 27, 2018
COUTTS – George V. Jr., 76, Shippensburg, formerly of St. Michael, Pa., died January, 27, 2018 at home. Born November 19,1941, in Johnstown, son of George V. Sr. and Dorothy I. (Gindlesperger) Coutts. Preceded in death by parents; first wife, Connie (Ruffing); daughter, Elaine J. (Coutts) Mayes; grandson, Bradley S. Mayes; infant great-granddaughter, Jade Renee; and sisters, Barbara Hoffman and...
Thomas A. New
Jan 26, 2018
NEW – Thomas A., 74, Mount Hope, died January 26, 2018, at Memorial Medical. Born February 2, 1943, in Ehrenfeld, son of Thomas V. and Margaret A. (Nedimyer) New. Preceded in death by parents; and brother, Robert. Survived by wife, Margaret “Peggy” (Martin) New; sons, Gary and Michael Cogley; and granddaughter, Alyssa Cogley. Tom was a skilled mechanic and enjoyed...
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...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
