Janet M. Box
May 17, 2025
BOX – Janet M. 75, South Fork, went to be with the Lord May 17, 2025. Born August 18, 1949, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Glee and Barbara (Baer) Thomas.
Survived by husband, Kenneth E. Box, whom she married November 22, 1969; daughters, Colleen, wife of Tom Buck; Kellie, wife of James Mangus III; Michelle, wife of Jim Brant; and...
Janet A. "Cookie" Hutzell
May 17, 2025
HUTZELL – Janet A. “Cookie,” 79, South Fork, died May 17, 2025. Born January 23, 1946, in Croyle Towhship, the last surviving child of Richard Sr. and Margaret (Smith) Holdsworth. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Zane E. Hutzell, who died July 29, 2023; sisters, Catherine and Mary Ellen Holdsworth, Ellen McVay, Catherine Reeves, Hannah Hershberger, and Margaret “Honis” Bopp,...
Dorothy L. Bowen
May 15, 2025
BOWEN – Dorothy L., 85, South Fork, went to be with the Lord, May 15, 2025. Born October 11, 1939, in Johnstown; daughter of Edward D. and Geraldine P. (Fleck) Ellenberger. Preceded in death by parents; beloved husband, Dennis B. Bowen, who died January 9, 2024; sisters, Mary Jane and Carol Jean “Jeanne” Ellenberger; brother, James Ellenberger; great granddaughter, Odella...
Judith A. Kolar
May 11, 2025
KOLAR – Judith A., 81, South Fork, passed away May 11, 2025, at University Hospital Cleveland Medical Center. Born March 25, 1944, in Dunlo, daughter of Levell and Rose Ann (Ickes) Hendrickson. Preceded in death by parents; and husband, William G. Kolar, who died April 16, 2022.
Survived by daughters, Debbie, wife of Daryl Lucas; and Melissa, wife of Ron Rozsi;...
Ethel I. Schlosser
May 9, 2025
SCHLOSSER – Ethel Irene, 92, Johnstown, passed away May 9, 2025. Born April 11, 1933, in Johnstown, daughter of Oliver Walter and Mary Margaret (Furlong) Schlosser. Preceded in death by parents; and siblings.
Survived by brother, Russell Schlosser; good friends, Shelly and Todd Singer; Joanne and Rick Rheel; and Barbara and Dave Devine; Ethel was a talented seamstress and enjoyed tending...
Dolores J. Yanzetich
May 8, 2025
YANZETICH – Dolores Jean “Dee”, 93, Sidman, passed away May 8, 2025. She was the eighth child of Vasil and Julia (Dribnak) Selepak, born December 1, 1931 in Beaverdale. As the last surviving member of her immediate family, she was preceded in death by parents, siblings, Anna and John, both in infancy, Marie (Edward) Gresko, Michael (Dorothy) Selepak, Andrew (Mary)...
Harry D. Templeton
May 7, 2025
TEMPLETON – Harry D., 85, New Germany, died May 7, 2025. Born December 3, 1939, in Cresson, son of Harry and Florence (Stombaugh) Templeton. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Violet B. (Werfel) Templeton, who died September 1, 1988; and sisters, Doris V. Hampton – Klett and Nettie Mae Edwards.
Survived by children, David, married to Jodi (Strong); Dale, married to...
Karen A. Zakraysek
May 1, 2025
ZAKRAYSEK – Karen A., 68, Windber, passed away May 1, 2025. Born May 15, 1956, in Johnstown; daughter of the late Henry S. and Frances E. (Ladika) Zakraysek.
Survived by brother, Kenneth, married to Kim (Elvin); dear niece, Jennifer Zakraysek; and numerous cousins.
Karen was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church and graduate of Forest Hills High School, class of 1975....
Frederick C. Smith
Apr 30, 2025
SMITH – It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Frederick Charles, “Fred”, 68, a devoted husband, beloved father and grandfather, and loyal friend. Fred passed away at his home in New Germany on April 30, 2025. Born April 5, 1957, in Johnstown, son of Benno and Clara C. (Frank) Smith, Fred was preceded in death by his...
Donna K. Bryant
Apr 25, 2025
BRYANT - Donna Kathryn Bryant, 80, formerly of Summerhill, PA, (Maple Winds Healthcare and Rehabilitation), passed away Friday morning April 25, 2025. Born February 21, 1945, in Coffeyville, Kansas; daughter of Wayne and Wilma (Gaughan) Cornett – Schultz. After the untimely death of her dad in 1949, her mother remarried Robert Schultz, whom she knew as her dad. Preceded in...
Luther S. "Luke" Fiffick
Apr 24, 2025
FIFFICK – Luther S. “Luke,” 80, South Fork, died April 24, 2025. Born September 25, 1944, in Adams Township, son of Andrew B. and Sannie (Myers) Fiffick. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Dian (Wilson) Fiffick, who died June 5, 2002; and brother, Robert.
Survived by daughters, Pamela, wife of Harry Weaver; and Suzanne Brewer; son, Brian, married to Lisa (Morley);...
Robert D. Whiteford
Apr 24, 2025
WHITEFORD – Robert D., 91, Portage, died April 24, 2025, at home surrounded by loving family. Born August 12, 1933, in Spangler, son of William and Angeline (Benden) Whiteford. Preceded in death by parents; beloved wife, Lois (Long) Whiteford, who died September 5, 2021; sisters, Ruth Whiteford, Elva Bardelang, Margaret Bowman, and Gladys Hulton-Shearer; and brothers, Edward, Joseph, Walter, and...
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...