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Helen A. Bowman
Apr 23, 2025
BOWMAN – Helen A., 96, Ebensburg, formerly of Salix, died April 23, 2025, at the Villages of Maple Heights. Born October 13, 1928, in Conemaugh Township, daughter of Louis G. Sr. and Elizabeth (Partsch) Harteis. Preceded in death by parents; husband, William Richard Bowman, who died March 1, 2012; daughter, Diana Koval; stepson, Richard Bowman; grandson, Jason Douglas; siblings, Louis...
Philip A. Miller
Apr 20, 2025
MILLER – Philip Anthony, 79, Summerhill, died April 20, 2025, at Maple Winds Care Center. Born September 25, 1945, in Portage; son of Leo and Grace (Skelly) Miller. Preceded in death by parents; and brothers, Richard, Eugene, and Victor. Survived by sister, Mary Grace Sencowski; brothers, Raymond, and James; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Phil worked for Stager’s Salvage Yard and...
Lois J. Woodside
Apr 20, 2025
WOODSIDE – Lois J., 63, Jerome, formerly of New Germany, died April 20, 2025. Born October 19, 1961, in Altoona, daughter of John J. Sr. and Shirley J. (Eger) Van Nest. Preceded in death by parents, husband, James D. Woodside, who died November 25, 2006; brother, John Jr.; and sister, Betty Lynn.
Survived by daughter, Amanda Joy Woodside; sisters, Mary Ann...
James Russell Wilson
Apr 9, 2025
WILSON – Pastor James Russell, 89, Duncansville, went to be with the Lord, April 9, 2025. Born September 23, 1935, in Wilmore, son of George E. and Thelma A. (Seaman) Wilson. Preceded in death by parents; daughter, Rowena Kirk; sisters, Ruth Hazlett, Louise Rusnak, and Thelma “Sue” Gearity; and brothers, George, John, and Robert.
Survived by loving wife, Janet (Emigh) Wilson;...
Barbara J. Tremba
Apr 3, 2025
TREMBA – Barbara J., 75, New Germany, passed away April 3, 2025, at Indiana Regional Medical Center. Born June 30, 1949, in Johnstown, daughter of David L. and Clara Mae (Costlow) Woodside. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Cathy Mae Warren; brother, James Woodside; and son-in-law, Rick Care.
Survived by husband of 45 years, William Tremba Jr, whom she married April...
Veronica A. Novak
Apr 2, 2025
NOVAK – Veronica A., 76, Portage, after a brief battle with brain cancer, passed away peacefully at home April 2, 2025, surrounded by cherished family, and joined the presence of the Lord.
Born October 28, 1948, in Portage; daughter of the late Michael and Veronica (Kwiatkowski) Ocilka.
Survived by loving husband of 50 years, Joe Novak, whom she married October 12, 1974;...
Bridget E. Gruss
Mar 28, 2025
Bridget Gruss, 93, of South Fork, PA, danced her way into Heaven on March 28, 2025, at 10:11 a.m., where she plans to settle the age-old question and alert her children: "Is there really no beer in Heaven?" Born on January 1, 1932, in Cassandra, PA, to the late Francis and Mary (Montgomery) Beck, Bridget was the last of her...
John Sivec Jr.
Mar 26, 2025
SIVEC – John Jr., 77, Salix, died March 26, 2025. Born May 4, 1947, in Windber PA, son of John and Mary Irene (Oshaben) Sivec. Preceded in death by parents; and loving wife of fifty years, Flossie (Hufford), whom he married May 19, 1973.
Survived by two sons, John Sivec III (Amy Russian); and Mark Sivec; his beloved granddaughters, Drew and...
Lanna Jean Kick
Mar 22, 2025
KICK – Lanna Jean, 43, Portage, passed away March 22, 2025. Born October 13, 1981, in Johnstown; daughter of Larry W. Kick and Cynthia L. (Spanogle) Kick-Units. Preceded in death by father, and stepfather, Mario J. Units Sr.
Survived by mother; daughter, Ivy Kick; sisters, Clare (Mike Eckenrode); Crystal (Damian Krisko); and Shannon (Jason Mandichak); and nieces and nephews, Taylor Bohrer,...
Jane M. Webb
Mar 21, 2025
WEBB – Jane M., 89, Mount Hope, went to be with the Lord March 21, 2025, at home. Born November 30, 1935, at the family farm in Mount Hope to Kermit W. and Sara E. (Dunmyer) Gramling. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Foster E. Webb, who died January 29, 2022; and brothers, Myron and Kenneth.
Survived by sons, Paul (Brenda),...
Russell J. Brummert
Mar 19, 2025
BRUMMERT – Russell J., 87, New Germany, passed peacefully with family by his side March 19, 2025. Born May 12, 1937, in Summerhill, son of the late Raymond H. and Viola M. (Boland) Brummert.
Survived by wife of 67 years, Brenda (Grigg); son, Jeffrey (Joan Krug) and children, Michael (Ashley), Brian (Lisa), Craig (Sarah), and Kevin (Samantha); son, Allen (Clara Miller),...
Michael J. Kulback
Mar 19, 2025
KULBACK – Michael Joseph “Mike,” 82, beloved father and grandfather, of South Fork, went to be with his Lord March 19, 2025, at St. Jude’s Haven. Born January 15, 1943, in Johnstown, son of Michael and Anna (Vlasaty) Kulback. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, William F. (Margaret Yestrepsky) and James E. (Helen Wirfel) and nephews, Dino Capretti, and Edward,...
James S. Sobel
Mar 17, 2025
SOBEL – James S., 85, of South Fork, passed away March 17, 2025 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born November 21, 1939 in South Fork, son of John Stanley and Ann (Rindo) Sobel. Preceded in death by parents and infant brother, Adam John.
Survived by siblings, Irene, widow of Ronald Varnish, Marlene (Bruce) Harvey, Marianne (Thomas) Stefanik, Carol (George) Selepack; special...
Jacqueline A. "Jackie" Joll
Mar 11, 2025
JOLL – Jacqueline A. “Jackie,” 79, passed away peacefully March 11, 2025, with loved ones by her side. Born January 5, 1946, in South Fork, daughter of the late Luther D. “Luke” and Josephine (Knese) Joll.
Survived by dear friend, Shirley Olsick and the Olsick family, who helped care for her; friends, JoAnn Mackel, Paula Brummert, and Cookie Harris, and many...
Betty R. Martin
Mar 5, 2025
MARTIN – Betty R., 84, St. Michael, passed away peacefully March 5, 2025, at Windber Hospice. Born September 27, 1940, in Windber, daughter of Joseph F. Martin and Kathryn (Persavage) Martin/Safarik. Preceded in death by parents; former husband, Harry D. Hoffman; daughter, Cathy J. Klucik; and beloved Cocker Spaniel, Bear.
Survived by partner, Charles A. Holland (Blue Knob); children, Harry (Krystal),...
Dorothy A. Pringle
Mar 3, 2025
PRINGLE – Dorothy A., 93, Frederick, Maryland; died March 3, 2025. Born September 6, 1931, in Portage, son of Samuel Sr. and Pauline (Stanicar) Mraz. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Gerald “Jerry” Benjamin Pringle Sr., who died August 22, 2017; sisters, Julie Mraz, Peg Rohrbacher, Violet DeHaven, and Ethel Talarigo; and brothers, Samuel Jr., Joseph, August, and John.
Survived by...
Sophie C. Lester
Feb 26, 2025
LESTER- Sophie Cecelia, 86, formerly of Sidman, died Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Celebration Villa, Lebanon. Born on May 13, 1938, in Johnstown, daughter of Manuela (Huerta) and Anthony Dominguez. Preceded in death by husband, Ronald Glenn Lester, who died April 18, 2014; son, David; her parents; and siblings, Olga Foster, Jay Dominque, Irene Servacek, Flavio Dominguez, and Sally Cross.
Survived...
John J. "Jay" Keselak
Feb 26, 2025
KESELAK – John J. “Jay,” 62, South Fork, died February 26, 2025. Born July 23, 1962, in Cleveland, Ohio. Preceded in death by parents, John J. and Patricia Ann (McCauley) Keselak; and sister-in-law, Judi (Huber) Pastva.
Survived by brother, Stephen Pastva; sisters, Susan, wife of Steve Kish; Carol Fabrizio; and Nancy, wife of Rodney Hoffman; special cousin, Gary Feathers; and numerous...
Grace C. Hillegas
Feb 25, 2025
HILLEGAS – Grace C., 95, Davidsville, formerly of South Fork and Sidman, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 25, 2025, with her daughter by her side. Born August 10, 1929, in South Fork, daughter of Harry C. and Edna R. (Scutchall) Cummings. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Gomer E. Hillegas, who died June...
Gerald P. Bulvin
Feb 21, 2025
BULVIN – Gerald P. “Jerry,” 75, Johnstown, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully February 21, 2025, at Arbutus Park Manor. Born March 1, 1949, in South Fork, son of the late Stanley L. and Stella F. (Cyburt) Bulvin.
Survived by loving wife of 53 years, Kathleen M. (Mihalich) Bulvin; brother, Robert B. Bulvin; daughter, Leanne Debias (Tim); son, Brad Bulvin (Kelly); granddaughters,...
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