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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...
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...
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