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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,...
Sara L. Ream - Boring
Feb 20, 2025
BORING – Sara “Sally” Lucille Ream, 89, of Salix, passed away peacefully February 20, 2025 at Windber Woods Senior Living Center. Born June 6, 1935 in Salix, daughter of William and Catherine (Rhodes) Ellenberger. Preceded in death by parents; first husband, Ronald J. Ream, who died April 30, 2004; second husband, George Boring, who died November 5, 2008; fiancé, Frank...
Joanne M. Drobnak
Feb 19, 2025
DROBNAK – Joanne M., 71, passed away peacefully February 19, 2025 at Heritage Ridge Senior Living at Johnstown. Born August 15, 1953, daughter of Peter Jr. and Veronica E. (Ondesko) Drobnak. Preceded in death by parents; her beloved daughter, Monique Knudson; brother, Peter; and sister-in-law, Dianne (Sikorski) Drobnak. Survived by grandchildren, Derek Jr. and Alexandra Knudson.
Joanne worked as a caring...
Barri K. Gramling
Feb 19, 2025
GRAMLING – Barri K., 68, Wilmore, passed away February 19, 2025. Born March 10, 1956, in Johnstown, son of the late John R. and Ronda D. (Burkett) Gramling.
Survived by wife of 47 years, Susan M. (Miller) Gramling, whom he married April 30, 1977; daughters, Michelle (Matthew Chverchko), Erin Brown, and Alyssa Gramling; beloved grandchildren, Katie, Camryn, Bailey, Mason, and Landon;...
Amanda J. Knipple
Feb 14, 2025
KNIPPLE – Amanda J., 38, Ebensburg, passed away February 14, 2025. Born December 11, 1986, in Johnstown, daughter of Anthony J. “A.J.” Knipple and Lee A. (Goughnour) Young. Preceded in death by father, grandparents, Clyde and Audrey (Forster) Goughnour – Block; and Betty Weaver; infant sister, Emma Marie; step grandfather, Harold Block; and stepfather, John S. "Sam" Young.
Survived by mother;...
Nancy Georgeann Margetta
Feb 14, 2025
MARGETTA – Nancy Georgeann, 93, Richland, passed away February 14, 2025, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born March 15, 1931, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by parents, George Byron and Miriam A. (Truscott) Gramling; and husband, Edward, who died April 16, 2011, after 45 years of marriage.
She is survived by numerous wonderful cousins and many dear friends. Nancy graduated from...
Shelley M. Eppley
Feb 13, 2025
EPPLEY – Shelley M., 36, Salix, was received by the Lord February 13, 2025, surrounded by family and loved ones; following health battles. Born February 3, 1989, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by father, Fred Eppley; grandfather, Kenneth Blough; great aunt, Pat Young; and will be together again with her special nephew, Brandyn Truscott.
Survived by mother, Tracy Blough; sons, Shane...
Gary Lee Lewis
Feb 6, 2025
LEWIS – Gary Lee, 72, Johnstown, passed away February 6, 2025. Born October 30, 1952 in Johnstown, son of Marlin R. and Jean E. (Wills) Lewis. Preceded in death by parents; and former companion, Pearl Acevedo.
Survived by siblings, Frances “Fran” (George) Mehall, Emma Jean (Brad) Sabrese, Richard Lewis (Terri), Candice (Jim) Fabrizio, Robbin (Francis) Hurley; numerous nieces and nephews; and...
Dave P. Wright
Feb 2, 2025
WRIGHT – Dave P., 81, Wilmore, passed away peacefully at home February 2, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born June 26, 1943, in Wilmore. Preceded in death by parents, Harry J. “Buzz” and K. Ruth (Mangus) Wright; infant twin sons, Kevin and Kenneth; brothers, Norman Bruce “Dutch” and Wendell D. Wright; and father and mother-in-law, Lloyd and Violet Ross.
Survived by...
Dennis J. Penatzer
Jan 30, 2025
PENATZER – Dennis J., 93, Ebensburg, passed away January 30, 2025. Born July 18, 1931, in Summerhill. Preceded in death by parents, Rudolph L. and Amelia (Schrift) Penatzer; infant daughters, Mary, Ann, and Patricia; sisters, Dorothy Rolla, Josephine Miller, and Violet Sonafelt; brothers, Donald, Earl, Charles, and Rudolph, Jr.; and daughter-in-law, Catherine (Fraser).
Survived by his loving wife of 71 years,...
Lois J. Myers
Jan 28, 2025
MYERS – Lois J., 90, South Fork, died January 28, 2025. Born June 5, 1934, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by parents, John and Violet (Keiper) Goughnour; an infant son, granddaughter, Melissa Myers; sister, Nancy Kring; brother, Rodney; and daughter-in-law, Marilynn Myers.
Survived by husband of 71 years, Arlo Myers, whom she married March 15, 1953; sons, Guy, married to Wendy...
Rhoda M. Gordon
Jan 26, 2025
GORDON – Rhoda M., 74, of Salix, passed away January 26, 2025 at Windber Hospital. Born March 22, 1950 in Johnstown, daughter of Paul C. “Buzz” Jr. and Roseann (Canavan) Shaffer. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Thomas “Bub” Shaffer and Allen “Bouga” Shaffer.
Survived by husband, William D. Gordon, Jr.; son, William married to Jessica (Segada); loving grandchildren, Saqarra and...
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