Victor J. Gressick
Feb 23, 2017
Victor J., 69, Cresson, died February 23, 2017 at home. Born February 6, 1948, Munster Road, Portage, son of Frank and Mary (Ritchick) Gressick. Preceded in death by parents; infant sister, Donna Marie; sisters, Mildred Wirostek, Marion Porter, Rosella Ugljesa, Clara Freese, Eleanor Yusko, Esther Ward, Henrietta Clemens, Bernadette Greene and Phyllis Fill; and brother, Carl Gressick. Survived by wife...
Lois A. Hostetler
Feb 21, 2017
HOSTETLER – Lois A. (Wentz), 82, South Fork, died February 21, 2017, at Windber Hospice. Born December 5, 1934, in East Conemaugh, the daughter of Charles and Hazel (Plummer) Wentz. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Ronald L. Hostetler, who died June 18, 2008; grandchildren, Rayanna Bailey and Luke Myers; sister, Ruth Owens, and brothers, George and Devore Wentz. Survived...
Carl F. Bodenschatz
Feb 20, 2017
BODENSCHATZ – Carl F., 73, Summerhill, died February 20, 2017, as the result of a tree trimming accident. Born September 9, 1943, in Johnstown, son of the late Francis M. “Boney” and Cecilia M. (Wess) Bodenschatz. Survived by loving wife of 53 years, JoAnn (Wiseman) Bodenschatz, whom he married October 19, 1963; son, Mark, married to Marietta (Chulick), Richland; and...
Leon P. Wirfel
Feb 10, 2017
WIRFEL – Leon P., 79, New Germany, died peacefully February 10, 2017, at home. Born July 17, 1937, in New Germany, son of Felix and Adelaide (Illig) Wirfel. Preceded in death by parents, brothers, Robert, Cletus, David and Charles and brother-in-law, Billy Bagshaw. Survived by brothers and sisters, Anna Bagshaw, Port Vue; Frances, wife of Richard Wess; Mary Haberl; and...
Ida M. Ardire
Jan 31, 2017
ARDIRE – Ida M., 90, DuBois, formerly of South Fork and Johnstown, died January 31, 2017, at Christ the King Manor, Dubois. Born June 21, 1926, in Compo Bella Di Lacata, Sicily; daughter of Luigi and Teresa (Lonardo) Bellavia. Preceded in death by parents; and husband, Anthony A. Ardire, who died July 5, 2008; and sisters, Jennie Mulato and Josephine...
Timothy A. Bartek
Jan 30, 2017
BARTEK – Timothy A., 57, New Germany, passed away unexpectedly January 30, 2017, at home. Born December 9, 1959, in Altoona, son of the late Morton and Patricia (Kuhn) Bartek. Survived by loving wife, Dorothy M. (Wirfel) Bartek; daughters, Kelsey, at home; Kaitlyn, her husband Ryan Kieta, and beloved granddaughter, Adelyn Marie Kieta, of Mundys Corner. Also survived by his...
Shirley Hogan
Jan 30, 2017
HOGAN - Shirley, 86, The Villages, Florida, formerly of South Fork. Went to be with the Lord, January 30, 2017. Born March 8, 1930, in South Fork, daughter of Russell and Ruth (Myers) Wicks. Preceded in death by parents, husband, John “Jack” Hogan, who died August 3, 2000; sister, Lois May and brother, Russell Wicks. Although Shirley had many ties...
Jack L. Bassett
Jan 29, 2017
BASSETT – John L. “Jack,” 82, South Fork, died January 29, 2017. Born July 25, 1934, in Ferndale, son of William H. and Martha C. (Kelley) Bassett. Preceded in death by parents; daughter, Joanne (Bassett) Kramer, son William C. Bassett and brothers, William and Alvin Bassett. Survived by wife of 62 years, Joanne (Gage) Bassett, South Fork, whom he married...
Goldie G. Waltman
Jan 29, 2017
WALTMAN – Goldie G., 86, McAlisterville, formerly of South Fork, went home to be with the Lord January 29, 2017. Born November 8, 1930, in Banks Township, Indiana County, daughter of Moss M. and Nora E. (Rishel) Kelly. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Floyd S. Waltman Sr., who died October 19, 1995, sisters, Mary Jane Fyock, Doris E. Fetterman...
Violet J. Ressler
Jan 25, 2017
RESSLER – Violet J., “Vi,” 81, South Fork, died January 25, 2017, at Memorial Medical Center. Born November 18, 1935, in South Fork, daughter of Emerson and Hazel (Thomas) Rowe. Preceded in death by parents; and husband, Robert K. Ressler, who died January 10, 1992. Survived by daughters, Sherri Zack, South Fork; and Therri, wife of Mike Mazzarese, Boswell; and...
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;...