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Vivian E. Douglas
Jul 20, 2023
DOUGLAS – Vivian E., 91, South Fork, died July 20, 2023, at Windber Hospice. Born March 25, 1932, in Seward, daughter of Harold and Elda Rae (Deyarmin) Fox. Preceded in death by parents, husband, Meade Douglas, who died August 22, 1995; grandson, Jason Douglas; sisters, Donna McGinnis and Gladys Toth; and brothers, Robert and William Fox. Survived by sons, Mark,...
Thomas C. "Butch" Gregovich
Jul 16, 2023
GREGOVICH – Thomas C. “Butch”, 84, South Fork, died July 16, 2023. Born September 1, 1938, in South Fork, son of Thomas and Grace (Reighard) Gregovich. Preceded in death by parents, son, Thomas C. “Buddy” Gregovich, Jr., and sister, Joyce Amigh. Survived by loving wife of 58 years, LaVerne (Rohner) Gregovich, whom he married March 10, 1965; daughter, Sandy (David)...
Russell M. Hale
Jul 15, 2023
HALE – Russell M. “Russy”, 67, Friedens, formerly of South Fork, died July 15, 2023. Born February 17, 1956, son of William W. and Hilda (Moratti) Hale. Preceded in death by father. Survived by mother, children: Jessica, wife of Henry West, Cairnbrook; Stephanie Hale, Friedens; and Mark Hale, Stoystown; grandchildren: Riley, Wesley, and Aleigha; and siblings: Judy, wife of Ed...
Dorothy J. Buriani
Jul 12, 2023
BURIANI – Dorothy J. “Dot,” 93, Summerhill, died July 12, 2023, at Conemaugh Hospital, surrounded by family. Born March 30, 1930, in Johnstown, last surviving child of Victor and Julia (Ferlin) Hody. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Pietro “Pete” Buriani, who died January 29, 1987; and siblings, Anne, Christina, Frank, John, Carl, and Herman Hody; and Mary Krivecky, Minnie...
Terry J. Shaffer
Jul 11, 2023
SHAFFER – Terry J., 56, Beaverdale, died peacefully July 11, 2023, at Windber Hospice. Born October 16, 1966, in Johnstown, son of Emerson Daniel and Ella Joyce (Swartz) Shaffer. Preceded in death by parents; and “stepdad,” Herb Marshall. Survived by wife, Beth Ann (Swope) Shaffer; children, Daniel (Janessa), Alex (Jackie), and Shannon Shaffer; stepchildren, Ryan (Brianna), Devon (Victoria), Blake (Kylea),...
Ruth J. Keller
Jul 10, 2023
KELLER – Ruth Jane, 84, South Fork, died July 10, 2023, at home surrounded by family. Born March 16, 1939, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Gerald and Ruby Kehn. Survived by loving husband, William E. Keller, Sr. Bill and Ruth were high school sweethearts who wed on June 11, 1957. They spent 66 years together living in the Lamb’s...
David Gruss
Jul 4, 2023
David Gruss, lovingly known to many as “Pappy Loco”, 65, of South Fork, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 4, 2023. Son of Stephen and Bridget (Beck) Gruss. Preceded in death by his father; infant sister; granddaughter, Gracie Williamson; brother-in-law, Ricky Baxter; in-laws Wayne and Shirley Baxter and nephew, Brandon Baxter. Survived by his mother, Bridget Gruss;...
Juanita L. Berger
Jun 30, 2023
BERGER – Juanita L., 93, Salix, went to be with the Lord, June 30, 2023. Born October 8, 1929, in Dunlo, daughter of Altis L. and Edith (Halliwell) Harbaugh. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Charles R. Berger, who died January 3, 1997; sons, Michael and Charles Jr.; daughter-in-law, Sheila (Clark); and sisters, Clara J. Custer and Deloris Berkebile. Survived...
Bill Kostan
Jun 23, 2023
KOSTAN – William S. “Bill,” 89, South Fork, died June 23, 2023, at home. Born May 12, 1934, in Portage, son of Andrew and Anna (Sepata) Kostan. Preceded in death by parents; brother, James Kostan; and sister, Blanche Barnish. Survived by wife of 65 years, Delores J. “Dee” (Bartko) Kostan, whom he married May 17, 1958; children, Deborah Braxton; Jeffrey...
Vicki A. Mackall
Jun 12, 2023
MACKALL – Vicki A., 61, South Fork, went to be with her Lord, June 12, 2023, at home. Born January 22, 1962, in Johnstown; daughter of the late Calvin Jay and Diane “Neenie” (Myers) Cummings. Survived by husband of 39 years, Matthew R. Mackall, whom she married July 2, 1983; daughter, Samantha, wife of Matthew Weaver; beloved grandchildren, Kaiden, Blake,...
Ruby J. Schultz
Jun 11, 2023
SCHULTZ – Ruby J., 94, Canal Winchester, Ohio; died June 11, 2023, at her daughter’s home. Born April 17, 1929, in South Fork; daughter of Fred and M. Civilla (Fyock) Webb. Preceded in death by parents; siblings, Katherine Pahulick, and Frank, Omer, and Foster Webb. Survived by daughter, Sandie, wife of David Wallingford; grandchildren, Heidi L. (Grove), wife of Todd...
David A. Costlow
Jun 11, 2023
COSTLOW - David Allen, 60, South Fork, passed away June 11, 2023, at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital. Born November 20, 1962, in Johnstown, son of John Sr. and Ruby (Bailey) Costlow. Preceded in death by parents; first wife, Cathy (Shawley) Costlow; granddaughter, Katelyn; brother, James Costlow; and sister, Judith Ann Csamer. Survived by wife, Linda (Paxton) Costlow, Johnstown; children, Melody Steele,...
Pete Parisi
Jun 8, 2023
PARISI – Peter J., 73, Beaverdale, died June 8, 2023. Born July 26, 1949, in Johnstown, son of the late Pio “Pete” and Violet V. (Cusimano) Parisi. Preceded in death by parents; granddaughter, Abigail Stiffler; and sister, Emma Diaz. Survived by daughter, Christina Stiffler; son, Peter M. (Angela); beloved grandchildren, Madalynn and Maria Stiffler; and William and Isabelle Parisi; brother,...
Robert J. Slanoc
Jun 7, 2023
SLANOC (SLONAC) Robert J. “Zut,” 82, Twinsburg, Ohio; formerly of St. Michael, passed away June 7, 2023. Born August 25, 1940, in Windber, son of Martin and Anna (Peretin) Slanoc. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Karen Sue (Badar), who died March 10, 2023; sisters, Margaret Garanich (Art), Barbara Graves (Bill), Dianne Summers, Nancy Sorrell; and brother, Steve. Survived by...
Justin L. Killinger
Jun 2, 2023
KILLINGER – Justin L., 44, South Fork, died June 2, 2023, at Conemaugh Hospital. Born October 27, 1978, in Johnstown. Survived by parents, Bill and Liz (Anderson) Killinger; soulmate, Lisa Kanuch; son, Bryce; daughter, Shayla; brothers, Josh (Tara); and Chris (Amanda); numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and dog, Jake. His pride truly beamed from his face and heart when he...
Fred Gray
May 27, 2023
GRAY – Fred W., 85, Portage, was called to come home by our Lord on May 27, 2023. He passed peacefully at home surrounded by family. Born December 31, 1937, in St. Michael, the last surviving child of Fred E. and Kathryn (Allmond) Gray. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Willard (Frances) Hicks; sister, Twila (Blair) Ritchey; and nephew, Terry...
Ruth G. Louder
May 21, 2023
LOUDER – Ruth Grace, 84, South Fork, went to be with her Lord May 21, 2023. Born October 21, 1938, in South Fork, daughter of Glenn and Mary Jane (Fleck) Frazer. Preceded in death by parents; and brothers, William, Dr. Richard, and Paul Frazer. Survived by husband of 64 years, Raymond “Chuck” Louder, whom she married September 13, 1958; children,...
Helen D. Petkosh
May 19, 2023
PETKOSH – Helen, 95, Sidman, died May 19, 2023, at Rose of Sharon Home. Born May 28, 1927, in Wilbur, Pennsylvania; daughter of John and Elizabeth (Kuzma) Hancharik. Preceded in death by parents; husband, George J. Petkosh Jr., who died June 2, 1999; grandson, Nathan Bosic; sisters, Elizabeth, Ann, Pauline, and Verna; and brothers, John, Joe, Mike, George, and Andrew....
David Harr
May 18, 2023
HARR – David, 58, Johnstown, died May 18, 2023, at Conemaugh Hospital. Born March 27, 1965, in Johnstown, son of Lida (Fresch) and the late Cletus “Del” Harr. Survived by mother, Lida Harr; fiancée, Terri Zeris; Terri’s sons, Brian Williams (Keri); and Paul Zeris (Tabitha); Terri’s grandchildren, Layla, Nevaeh, Nathan, Anthony, Lilyana, and Jordan; brothers, James and John Harr; sister,...
Cecil G. Bopp
May 18, 2023
BOPP- Cecil G., 88, Endeavor, formerly of Summerhill, died May 18, 2023. Born April 23, 1935, in Summerhill, son of Felix and Isabelle (Schrift) Bopp. Preceded in death by parents; and sisters, Phyllis Straple and Maxine Robinson-Hupp. Survived by brother, Ronald Bopp (Jean); sisters, Annette Krise; and Diane Krempasky (William); numerous nieces and nephews; and adopted “mountain kids,” Curtis and...
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