William M. Galla Jr.
Dec 2, 2023
GALLA - William Michael, Jr. “Bill,” South Fork, died December 2, 2023, at home surrounded by loving family. Born November 21, 1932, in Portage Township, son of William G. and Agnes (Benden) Galla. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Margaret (Larson) Galla, who died January 13, 2000; brother, Donald J....
Jennifer L. Shrift
Dec 2, 2023
SHRIFT – Jennifer L., 47, Mt. Holly Springs, formerly of New Germany; died December 2, 2023. Born April 20, 1976, in Johnstown, daughter of John G. and Gaynell A. (Evanisko) Shrift. Preceded in death by mother, who died April 13, 2023. Survived by father; brother, John G. Shrift II; aunts and uncles, Francis (Barb) Evanisko, James Evanisko, Judith (Joe) McIntyre,...
Joseph Ondrejik
Nov 22, 2023
ONDREJIK – Joseph, 93, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on November 22, 2023. Born April 6, 1930, in Johnstown; son of Michael and Theresa (Sivulka) Ondrejik. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Anna Ragan, Martha Klatt, and Julia Haschak; and brothers, Charles, John, and Nicholas. Survived by wife of 63 years, Nancy L. (Tepper); children, Dr. Joseph (Leisa...
Betty J. Betz
Nov 22, 2023
BETZ – Betty J., 76, South Fork, died November 22, 2023, at home. Born January 17, 1947, in Johnstown, daughter of the late John W. and Verdeane M. (Jenkins) Kaufman. Survived by husband of 58 years, Kenneth J. Betz; daughters, Tina (Tim Byrnes); Tammy (Melvin Poborsky); Kimberly Betz; and Kristine (Kevin Heinlein); ten grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and sisters, Patricia...
Margaret "Peg" and "Marg" (Seifert) Ludwig
Nov 22, 2023
105, of Wexford, passed away on November 22, 2023. Cherished daughter of the late Albert and Amelia (Berschneider) Seifert of Johnstown and Summerhill, beloved wife of the late Garner Samuel Ludwig, loving mother of Jane Broudy, Helen Morgan (Russell), Patti Ludwig-Beymer (Albert), and Thomas Ludwig (Janet). Also survived by five grandchildren, David Broudy (Melissa), Emily Morgan Murray (Michael), Kristina Ludwig...
Kenneth R. Turgeon
Nov 12, 2023
TURGEON - Kenneth R., 75, Sidman, passed away November 12, 2023, surrounded by friends and family at home. Born April 15, 1948, in Johnstown, son of the late Ernest J. and Margaret (Costlow) Turgeon. Survived by loving wife of 52 years, Cheryl (Wilson) Turgeon; sons, Derek (Lori Fox); Ryan (Renee Filinger); and Jeffrey (Allison Graham); grandchildren; Tiffany (Will Ellis), Carly...
Agnes M. Wicks
Nov 10, 2023
WICKS – Agnes M., 94, Johnstown, passed away peacefully November 10, 2023, at home, surrounded by family. Born March 22, 1929, in Franklin Boro, daughter of Edward J. and Stella (Stawiarz) Morascyzk. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Robert E. Wicks, who died September 12, 1993; infant daughters, Pamela and Dianne Wicks; grandson, Mark Wicks; and brothers, Melvin and Edward...
Gary Robert Tolar
Nov 4, 2023
TOLAR – Gary R., 57, South Fork, lost his long-fought battle with cancer on Saturday November 4, 2023. He went peacefully on that beautiful afternoon with his favorite nurse Ashley by his side at Maple Heights (formerly Cambria Care) in Ebensburg. Born January 20, 1966, in Boston, Massachusetts. Preceded in death by grandparents, Dwayne and Hazel (Conley) McAnulty; father, Michael...
Catherine M. "Kitty" Smith
Oct 30, 2023
SMITH – Catherine M., “Kitty,” 92, Richland, formerly of Sidman, went to be with the Lord October 30, 2023, at Windber Woods. Born August 26, 1931, in Sidman; daughter of Byron Q. and Ursula (Miller) Seaman. Preceded in death by parents; and husband, William B. Smith, who passed away August 27, 2013. Survived by sons, Douglas, married to Janet (Johnson);...
John L. Knepper
Oct 28, 2023
KNEPPER – John L., 59, Fifficktown, died October 28, 2023, at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital. Born March 10, 1964, in Dover, New Jersey; son of the late John and Rose (Units) Knepper. Survived by wife, Bobbi Jean (Miller) Knepper; son, Zack Miller; brother, Shawn (Michelle); niece Ariya; and his Chihuahua/Jack Russel mix, Brady. Graduate of Forest Hills High School, class of...
Pauline D. Kline
Oct 28, 2023
KLINE – Pauline Delores, 87, Portage, died October 28, 2023 at home. Born January 28, 1936, in South Fork. Preceded in death by mother; Agnes McIntyre; husband, William C. Kline, who died October 23, 2014; son Rick Kline; and sister, Elaine McIntyre. Survived by children, Michele Kline; William, married to Colette (Secriskey); Kari Kline; Susan, wife of Robin Sossong; and...
Lucy F. Reese
Oct 26, 2023
REESE – LUCY F., 79, Mount Hope, died October 26, 2023. Born August 30, 1944, in Croyle Township, daughter of Wilber and Inzie (Chappel) Penrod. Preceded in death by parents; son, Eric; sisters, Regina Krawjeski, Ruby Rice, Phyllis Karam, and Esther Gerber; brothers, Earl, Harold “June,” and Fred; and infant brothers, Ronald, Donald, Samuel, and Lowell. Survived by loving husband,...
Jacqueline Gwen Gabany
Oct 25, 2023
GABANY – Jacqueline Gwen, 84, Mineral Point, went to be with the Lord October 25, 2023. Born October 10, 1939, in Ehrenfeld “Devil’s Hollow”, daughter of Merlin C. “Pap” and Dorothy M. (Gay) Fyock. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Merlin E. “Merf” and sister, Marcia Fukas. Survived by husband of 59 years, James A. “Butts” Gabany, whom she married...
Edward Leroy Langham Jr.
Oct 25, 2023
LANGHAM– Edward Leroy Jr., 75, Salix, passed away October 25, 2023 at Cambridge Home of Ebensburg. Born August 23, 1948, in Johnstown, son of the late Edward and Margaret M. (Gordon) Langham. Survived by wife, Roberta (Oyler); sons, Edward R., Eric, and Kirk O. (Kerri); grandsons, Caleb and Cody; and sister, Gloria Sabol. Edward was a US Navy Veteran. He...
Philip Harry Cox
Oct 19, 2023
Cox – Philip Harry, 94, Lewis Run, PA, passed away October 19, 2023 at Olean General Hospital, NY. Born June 6, 1929 in Akron, Ohio, son of Harry J. and Dora E. (Skelly) Cox. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Roberta Lee, who passed away February 11, 2023; daughter, Phyllis M. Cox; and sister, Mary Ellen Cox. Survived by children,...
Barry L. Snow
Oct 15, 2023
SNOW - Barry L. (Snowball), 73, Sidman went peacefully to his reward after a valiant battle following cardiac arrest. Born February 16, 1950 to Esther (Chilton) and William Snowball of South Fork, he is preceded in death by his parents; siblings, David Helsel, Dick Helsel, Cliff Helsel and Linda McQuaide; and sisters-in-law, Pearl Helsel (Dave) and Jane Helsel (Dan). He...
Kathy M. Brant
Oct 14, 2023
BRANT – Katherine M. “Kathy,” 73, South Fork, died October 14, 2023. Born July 5, 1950, in Baltimore, Maryland, daughter of Betty (Beal) Flaherty. Preceded in death by mother, husband, James R. Brant, who died June 17, 1998; sisters, Mary Fessenden, Colleen Graham, and Nancy Flaherty; and brother, Mike. Survived by children, Bonnie Malzi (Russell), Kerry Leal (Ted), and James...
Marie E. Tonski
Oct 13, 2023
TONSKI – Marie E., 88, Ehrenfeld, died October 13, 2023, at Windber Hospice. Born May 23, 1935, in Indiana, Pennsylvania; daughter of Morrie and Sylvia (Hill) Johns. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Edward Tonski, who died February 18, 2004; daughter, Janice Tonski-Roth, son, Daniel Tonski; daughter-in-law, Michelle (Meunier) Tonski; and brothers, Royal, Harold, Richard, and Roy Johns. Survived by...
Bernard E. "Eddie" Grattan
Oct 11, 2023
GRATTAN – Bernard E. “Eddie,” 96, Sidman, died October 11, 2023. Born May 10, 1927, in Dunlo, son of Lawrence E. and Frances R. (Jerneycic) Grattan. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Twila Grace (Hildebrand) Grattan, who died November 20, 2007; brothers, Patrick (Joan) and Dennis Grattan; sisters, Alda (Peter) Kovalsky, Caroline (Pete) Rachael, Dorothy (James) Mihalick and Mary Jane...
George Spiros Lulos Jr.
Oct 10, 2023
George Spiros Lulos, Jr. “Everyone has a story.” – George Lulos Lulos – George Spiros, 74, Johnstown, died October 10th, 2023, following a brave battle with many health issues. Born January 17, 1949 in Buckhannon, West Virginia, son of George and Rose E. (Torjak) Lulos. Preceded in death by parents; and beloved wife, Rosemary A. (Stiffler) Lulos. Survived by puppy...