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Raymond L. "Scotty" Truscott
Dec 18, 2024
TRUSCOTT – Raymond L. “Scotty,” 79, Johnstown, passed peacefully December 18, 2024, at home, surrounded by family. Born October 9, 1945, in South Fork. Preceded in death by parents, Arthur W. and Nellie N. (Simpson) Truscott; granddaughter, Samantha Dunfee; and brothers, Earl, Meade, and David.
Survived by wife, Dorothy J. (Chapman) Truscott; daughter, Amy Lynn Rolley; grandchildren, Megan, Mandie, and Haley;...
Bruce Lee Ryan
Dec 10, 2024
RYAN – Bruce Lee, 61, Beaverdale, died December 10, 2024 at UPMC Montefiore, Pittsburgh. Born June 13, 1963, in Johnstown, son of Benny L. and Betty Jane (Pershing) Ryan; preceded in death by parents; brother, Tom Schech; and sister, Jean Pershing.
Survived by son, Jesse Lee Ryan (Colleen); fiancé, Zelda Lermineau; sister, Virgina Mickey (Emory); brothers, Ernie Ryan and Keith Ryan...
Amelia J. "Miltch" Peracchino
Dec 10, 2024
PERACCHINO – Amelia J. “Miltch,” 88, St. Michael, passed away December 10, 2024. Born March 15, 1936, in Ehrenfeld. Preceded in death by parents, Paul and Susan (Mikita) Kerch; beloved husband of 55 years, James E. “Pooch” Peracchino, who died October 27, 2010; son and daughter-in-law, James D. “Jimbo” and Lisa (Albertelli) Peracchino; grandson, Tony Peracchino; sister, Ann Gurchik; and...
Barbara A. Reighard
Dec 3, 2024
REIGHARD – Barbara A., 85, Sidman, died December 3, 2024, at home. Born March 25, 1939, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by parents; John J. and Frances A. (Smith) Karl; husband, Foster J. “Jim” Reighard, who died December 4, 2020; infant brother, Bruce; brothers, John “Jack,” Charles W. “Bill,” and James; and in-laws, Robert Hebel, Betty Jane (Harvey) Karl, and...
Myrtle R. Haines
Nov 28, 2024
HAINES – Myrtle Regina, 86, Portage, died November 28, 2024. Born November 24, 1938, in Summerhill. Preceded in death by parents; Vincent J. Smith and Regina A. (McConnell) Smith-Miller; stepfather, Lewis J. Miller; husband, Harry Haines; son, Keith; daughter, Lori Ann Lane; grandchildren, Daniel, Nichole, Travis, and Keith; great grandson, David III; sisters, Audrey Ceneskie-Plummer, Dorothy Murray, Lydia Smith, Sylvia...
Richard C. Witherow
Nov 26, 2024
WITHEROW - Richard Clyde, 88, of Troutville, Virginia; formerly of Newtown - Conemaugh Township, Cambria County; passed away peacefully on November 26, 2024 after a long battle with Dementia. Born on August 5, 1936, in Conemaugh Township; son of Vincent H. and Marie A. (Berg) Witherow.
Preceded in death by parents; his beloved wife, Judith E. (Adams) Witherow; brothers, James Witherow,...
Janet M. Kick
Nov 21, 2024
KICK – Janet M., 70, Wilmore, died November 21, 2024, surrounded by loving family. Born June 16, 1954, in Windber; daughter of Stanely Wm. “Stush” and Mary Elizabeth (Campitell) Sklodowski. Preceded in death by parents; and brother, Stanley Wm. “Bill” Sklodowski.
Survived by husband of 48 years, James R. Kick; children, Denise, wife of Rob Munro; James, married to Pamela (Keefe);...
Charlie Lamer
Nov 5, 2024
LAMER - Charles “Charlie,” 78, Portage (New Germany), passed away peacefully November 5, 2024; at home, surrounded by his loving family. Born February 19, 1946, in Ebensburg, son of Joseph and Bernadette (George) Lamer. Preceded in death by parents; brothers Howard, William, Joseph, Eugene, and Don Lamer; sisters Cleo Vandenbergh, Ruth Silver, Virginia Craig, Sarah Snechinski, and Bernadette Pangersis; and...
Diana L. Mundok
Nov 4, 2024
MUNDOK – Diana L. (Martin), 62, South Fork, passed peacefully November 4, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with MS. Born February 21, 1962, in Johnstown; daughter of James C. and Jean L. (Noon) Martin. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Frank G. “Crazy” Mundok, Jr., who died August 31, 2000; sister, Donna Thornton; and brother-in-law, Nick Jorich.
Survived by...
Dwight M. Fyock
Oct 29, 2024
FYOCK—Dwight M. “Whitey” and “Pappy,” 90, Sidman, died October 29, 2024. Born January 24, 1934, in Johnstown, son of Merle E. and Elizabeth C. (Held) Fyock.
Preceded in death parents; daughter, Priscilla Hritz; grandson, Joseph Hritz; sisters, Helen Sustersich, Mary Jane Kleitches, Arlene Fyock, Audrey Fyock, Donna Hillegas, and Janet Sharp; brothers, Bruce Sr., Arnold, Howard, and Kenneth Fyock; daughter-in-law, Patricia...
Angela M. Smay
Oct 29, 2024
SMAY – Angela M., 61, Greensburg, formerly of South Fork; died October 29, 2024. Born October 30, 1962, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by parents, Angelo M. and Dolores M. “Toots” (Shandor) Martin; and sister-in-law, Sue Martin.
Survived by fiancé, D.J. Honse; son, Cliff “B.J.” engaged to Lori Magnelli; daughter, Amy Smay-Norfolk, wife of Odess Hionis; grandson, Roczen Norfolk; brother, Rick...
Dolores M. Skrout
Oct 28, 2024
SKROUT – Dolores Mary “Dory,” 80, Summerhill, passed away October 28, 2024. Born May 2, 1944 in Summerhill, daughter of Magnus Theobold and Sarah Adelaide (Noon) Werfel. Preceded in death by parents; husband, William H Skrout, who died August 29, 2001; siblings, Elizabeth “Betty” Robertine Birkenheiser, Mary Grace DeCarlton, Joseph, Leona Catherine Glacken, Ronald Joseph, Marie Shirley Shostek, Roberta Magdalene...
Michael D. Gallo
Oct 27, 2024
GALLO – Michael D., 76, Mineral Point, died October 27, 2024, at home after facing cancer with strength and dignity. Born November 16, 1947, in Ehrenfeld. Preceded in death by parents, Michael and Sarah (Roddy) Gallo; and sisters, Sylvia Thompson and Connie Chernicky.
He is survived by his wife, Penny M. (Mathias) Gallo, and numerous other family and friends. Mike was...
Leo C. Bopp
Oct 16, 2024
BOPP – Leo C., 89, Mineral Point, went to be with the Lord, October 16, 2024, at home surrounded by family. Born August 30, 1935, in Mineral Point. Preceded in death by parents; Leo and Clara (Meier) Bopp; son, Kenneth; grandson, Mark; infant sister, Delores Bopp; sisters, Cecelia Freeman, Dorothy Gabany, Pearl Quashnie, Bertha Potter, Frances Gulino, and Marion Russo;...
Robert W. Christ
Oct 9, 2024
CHRIST – Robert W. “Pappy,” 103, Sidman, went to be with the Lord, October 9, 2024. Born May 5, 1921, in Geistown. Preceded in death by parents; Walter F. and Mary L. (Mark) Christ; wife, Eileen M. (Shaffer) Christ, who died October 10, 2004; sons, Robert James and Barry Bruce; brothers, James, Richard, Melvin “Tom,” William, and Walter “Bucky;” and...
Ronald Wayne Berkheimer
Oct 7, 2024
BERKHEIMER – Ronald Wayne, 69, Alexandria, died October 7, 2024 at VA Pittsburgh Health System. Born June 12, 1955. Preceded in death by parents, Ronald T. “Joe” and Lois M. (Miller) Berkheimer; brother, Dennis; and sisters, Karen Stewart and Phyllis Stewart.
Survived by son, Jeffrey Weaver; grandchildren, Marcus, Mason, and Morrigan Weaver; sister, Sherry, wife of Tom Yewcic; and numerous nieces...
Rhonda J. Holdsworth
Oct 6, 2024
HOLDSWORTH – Rhonda J., 65, of Sidman, passed away October 6, 2024 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital. Born August 4, 1959 in Johnstown, daughter of Harry and Gwendolyn (Miller) Ickes. Preceded in death by parents; brother-in-law, John J. Holdsworth; and father-in-law, Archie Holdsworth Sr.
Survived by husband of 46 years, David E. Holdsworth; sons, David (Beth Toth) and John; grandchildren, Autumn, Dylan,...
C. Franklin Miller
Oct 5, 2024
MILLER – C. Franklin “Frank,” 88, Salix, went to be with the Lord, October 5, 2024. Born December 18, 1935, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by parents; and wife, Donna A. (Gauntner) Miller, who died July 10, 2009.
Survived by children, David Miller (Kellie); and Leslie Miller-Robison (Chris); grandchildren, Ryan Robison (Dr. Elizabeth Landry), Amanda Miller (A.J. Dawes), Max Robison, Hecate...
Randy W. Smay
Oct 3, 2024
SMAY – Randy W., 65, Summerhill, died October 3, 2024. Born March 5, 1959, in Windber, son of the late William W. “Bunk” and Phyllis J. (Pete) Smay.
Survived by wife of 35 years, Peggy (Schrift) Smay, whom he married November 26, 1988; children, Katie, engaged to Joe Shields; Randy Jr.; and Emily; sisters, Debbie, wife of Stephen Moyer; and Tracey,...
Barbara A. Wilde
Oct 2, 2024
WILDE – Barbara, 76, Summerhill, died October 2, 2024. Born May 25, 1948, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by parents, Carl and Mildred (Spence) Bopp; infant son, Alan J. Wilde; infant great grandson, Carson; and brothers, Daniel and Paul Bopp.
Survived by beloved husband of 55 years, George Wilde, children, Carl; George Jr. (Amy Swanger); and Brenda Panick; grandchildren, Erica, Destiny,...
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