Frank R. Smiach
Nov 2, 2016
SMIACH – Frank R., 87, South Fork, died November 2, 2016 at Windber Hospice. Born May 22, 1929, in St. Michael, son of Michael and Frances (Piskuric) Smiach. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, George, Michael, Steve, John and Charles; sisters, Margaret Smiach, Anna Smiach, Mary Schrader, Dorothy Slovikovski, Lucy Barr and Barbara DeFrank; and son-in-law, Robert Yochimowitz. Survived by...
Jay O. Wingard
Nov 1, 2016
WINGARD – Jay O., 77, Salix, was called home to the Lord Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center after a courageous fight with cancer. Born January 28, 1939 in South Fork, son of the late Algie and Mildred (Yoder) Wingard. Survived by loving wife of 53 years, L. Marie (Scott) Wingard; children, Randall, and his companion Amy, Baltimore,...
Paul Haines
Oct 31, 2016
HAINES - Paul, “Pap,” “Jug,” 93, Tampa, Florida, native of St. Michael, left his Earthly body on October 31, 2016 to join his wife. Born September 15, 1923, in St. Michael, son of Jacob and Martha (Beatty) Haines. Preceded in death by parents; beloved wife of 73 years, Lenora I. “Bubba,” “Babe” (Imler) Haines, who left us in eternal slumber...
Ronda D. Gramling
Oct 31, 2016
GRAMLING – Ronda D. (Burkett), 83, South Fork, went home with the angels October 31, 2016 to be reunited with her beloved husband, John R. “Bud,” who passed away, October 27, 1986. She is now with all of her special angels in Heaven. Born December 3, 1932, in South Fork, daughter of Joseph and Hilda (Penrod) Burkett. Preceded in death...
Elizabeth E. Miller
Oct 17, 2016
MILLER – Elizabeth E., “Betty,” 75, South Fork, went to be with her Lord, October 17, 2016, at Windber Hospice, surrounded by loved ones. Born February 1, 1941, in Cresson Township, daughter of the late Clyde J. and Ruth M. (Layman) Baumgardner. Survived by loving husband of 56 years, Robert R. Miller, whom she married July 23, 1960; children, Donna,...
Christopher Binnachio
Oct 16, 2016
BINNACHIO – Christopher, 41, Richland, died at home, October 16, 2016. Born April 8, 1975 in Edison, New Jersey, son of Audrey Joyce Binnachio and John Borow. Preceded in death by; great-aunt, Vera (Hamas) Medina, who helped raise him; and maternal grandparents, Ralph “Red” and Helen (Hamas) Binnachio. Survived by loving mother, Audrey Joyce and children, Ethan, Anthony, Frankie, Krystal...
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,...