Dorothy E. Wadsworth
Jan 19, 2017
WADSWORTH – Dorothy E., 95, formerly of South Fork, died January 19, 2017 at Arbutus Park Manor, surrounded by loving family. Born December 19, 1921, in South Fork, daughter of U. Edmond and Anna (Anderson) Swartzentruver. Preceded in death by parents; husband, William Earl Wadsworth, who died October 9, 1997; and sisters, Iona Penrod and Violet Marshall-Yelanich. Survived by daughter,...
Harry A. Probert
Jan 17, 2017
PROBERT – Harry A., 79, Johnstown, formerly of Salix, passed away January 17, 2017, at Arbutus Park Manor. Born November 12, 1937, in Johnstown, son of the late Clarence “Rusty” and Druey L. (Crawford) Probert. Preceded in death by parents, an infant sister, step-mother, Ruth Probert and step-sister, Betty (Watkins) Sedei. Survived by wife of 58 years, Judith (Johnson) Probert,...
David C. Harteis
Jan 17, 2017
HARTEIS – David C., 74, Richland, died January 17, 2017 at Windber Hospice. Born November 13, 1942 in Wilmore, son of the late Louis G. Jr. and Esther M. (Smay) Harteis. Survived by wife, Kitty M. (Moore) Harteis; sons, James and special friend, Mary Jo Shrift; John; and Joseph, married to Sherry (Weaver); daughter, Janet, wife of John Haschak; grandchildren,...
Leroy "Butch" L. Long Jr.
Jan 14, 2017
Leroy L. Jr. "Butch," 68, Mount Hope, died Jan. 14, 2017, at Windber Hospice, surrounded by family. Born Nov. 16, 1948, in Johnstown, son of Leroy L. Sr. and June (Pfeil) Long. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Debra Long; and in-laws, Wendle and Elizabeth Myers, Tom Myers, Walter Oberdorf and Victor Bartolomucci. Survived by loving wife of 47 years,...
Dorothy L. Emerick
Jan 11, 2017
EMERICK - Dorothy "Dusty" L., 92, Johnstown, died January 11, 2017 at Windber Hospital. Born December 13, 1924, in Adams Township, daughter of Howard G. and Evelyn (Schaffer) Miller. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Joseph B. Emerick, who died May 18, 2016; sisters, Phoebe Gordon, Romayne Yeager and Barbara Kaufman; brothers, Howard M. “Buzz”, Hershell “Gene”, Robert S. “Sam”,...
Ramona M. Smith
Jan 6, 2017
SMITH – Ramona M., 85, Mount Hope, died January 6, 2017 at Windber Hospice. Born July 10, 1931, in St. Michael, daughter of Antonio and Theresa (Ponsetto) Cannonie. Preceded in death by parents; and husband, Russell D. Smith, who died October 25, 2011. Survived by son, Russell A., married to Tracy L. (Bair), Salix; grandchildren, Cassandra, wife of Mark Mackel,...
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...
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;...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...