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Deborah A. Glass

Deborah A. Glass

Jul 4, 2024

GLASS – Deborah A., 53, Salix, passed peacefully July 4, 2024, at home. Born May 8, 1971, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by father-in-law, Henry Glass. 

Survived by mother, Linda (Shaffer) Noon; husband, Jeffrey T. Glass, whom she married December 31, 2008; daughters, Tiffany, engaged to Lanny Grieff; and Caitlin; granddaughter, Bristol; and her “Bestie,” Bev Chestnutwood.

Her gentle nature and caring...

Brandi N. Eppley

Brandi N. Eppley

Jun 29, 2024

EPPLEY – Brandi N., 50, South Fork, passed away June 29, 2024 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born February 13, 1974 in Johnstown, daughter of the late Charles W. Jr. and Helen (Robertson) Saloney.

Survived by husband, Steven T. Eppley; daughters, Ashley Eppley, Alisha Eppley, Casie Eppley (Casey Choka); grandchildren, Aubrey, Liam, Oliver; siblings, Lori Lynn (Sam) Altschuh, Toni Jo Miller,...

Marie Ann Hudson

Marie Ann Hudson

Jun 28, 2024

Hudson - Marie Ann, 92, Sidman, went peacefully to be with the Lord June 28, 2024. Born February 10, 1932 daughter of John and Ann (Sikora) Keselak. Preceded in death by parents; beloved husband of 54 years, John G. Hudson; sister, Helen E. (Keselak) Kopchik; brother, John Keselak.

 Survived by sister, Ethel Mae Keselak; daughters, Cindy (Barry) Hamady, Debbie (Rick) Miller,...

Satin Tanula Schrift

Satin Tanula Schrift

Jun 25, 2024

Schrift - Satin Tanula, 58, New Germany, passed away peacefully after a prolonged battle with cancer on June 25, 2024, with her husband, children, and brother by her side. Born April 2, 1966 in Johnstown, daughter of Anthony and Larmelva (Schultz) Lemonovich. 

Preceded in death by parents; maternal grandparents, Lawrence and Helen Schultz; grandson, John-Paul Schrift; brother-in-law, Thomas Schrift; nephews, Michael...

Evelyn C. "Lucki" Reed

Evelyn C. "Lucki" Reed

Jun 22, 2024

REED – Evelyn C. “Lucki”, 84, Washington, PA, formerly of South Fork, passed away on June 22, 2024 at Southmont of Presbyterian SeniorCare. Born January 6, 1940 in Windber, daughter of Howard G. and Evelyn A. (Schaffer) Miller. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Ronald J. Reed; son, Gary “Scott” Kee; sisters, Phoebe Gordon, Romayne Yeager, Barbara Kaufman, Dorothy Emerick,...

Terry Lee Houghton

Terry Lee Houghton

Jun 17, 2024

HOUGHTON – Terry Lee, “TH” and “Hoss,” 72, Ebensburg, died June 17, 2024, at home. Born November 9, 1951, in Salix. Preceded in death by parents, Melvin Houghton and Lorraine (Marsh) Bennett; infant son, Bradley; and sister, Linda Houghton.

Survived by wife, Debra M. (Smith) Houghton; son, Brian, married to Bonnie (Dixon); and grandchildren, Becca and Samantha. 

TH was a longtime commercial...

Lillian M. Pisarski

Lillian M. Pisarski

Jun 16, 2024

PISARSKI – Lillian M., 86, Summerhill, went to be with the Lord June 16, 2024, at home, surrounded by family. Born January 16, 1938, in Summerhill, daughter of Edward L. and Regina Mary (Bodenschatz) Werfel. Preceded in death by parents; her beloved husband, Louis J. Pisarski, who died August 22, 1987; sisters, Violet Templeton, Irene Timura, and Mary Jane Knisel;...

Holly Kmetz

Holly Kmetz

Jun 13, 2024

KMETZ – Holly, 59, Ehrenfeld, passed away June 13, 2024, at home. Born September 1, 1964, in Latrobe. Preceded in death by loving parents, Jack and Phyllis “Great” (Williams) Jones; infant brother, Jack; and ornery pet pig, Hank.

Survived by beloved children, Frank “Abe” (Katlyn) Kmetz; John (Brittany) Kmetz; and Kelly Plummer (Dylan); cherished grandchildren, Bentley, Kinley, Camden, Brodey, John, Easton,...

Paul D. Gurchik

Paul D. Gurchik

Jun 10, 2024

GURCHIK – Paul D. "Don," 83, Ebensburg, passed away June 10, 2024. Born August 8, 1940, in Ehrenfeld.

Preceded in death by parents, Paul M. and Helen “June” (Fisher) Gurchik; and son, Gary Gurchik.

Survived by son, Glenn, married to Sarah (Miller), Camp Hill; grandchildren, Hanna and Isaac; and former wife, Rita (Kirkpatrick) Gurchik.

Paul’s Polish heritage provided a foundation of traditions and...

Emeline Heather Wagstaff

Emeline Heather Wagstaff

Jun 9, 2024

Funeral service will be livestreamed beginning at approximately 10:55 a.m. EST June 12, 2024, on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/dimondfuneralhome

WAGSTAFF – Emeline Heather, 58, South Fork, passed away June 9, 2024, at home. Born November 18, 1965, in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Preceded in death by mother, Linda D. (Jameson) Sims; and grandmother, Eunice (Potter) Stewart.

Survived by father, Steven Sims; husband, Steven...

Catherine Marie Gainey

Catherine Marie Gainey

Jun 8, 2024

GAINEY – Catherine Marie, 63, South Fork, died June 8, 2024. Born July 29, 1960, in Port Orange, Florida; daughter of the late William Harvey Edge and Eleanor Alice (Simmons) Edge.

Survived by daughters, Michelle, wife of Jeffrey Platt; and Tiffany Gainey; grandchildren, Kaitlyn Ogden, Leighanna Evette, Shayla Lingo, Kyleigh Ray, Madisson Washington, Christopher Breazele; great grandchildren, Jaxon, Sophia, Spencer, Kimberly, Greyson;...

Barbara A. Psioda

Barbara A. Psioda

Jun 7, 2024

PSIODA – Barbara A., 92, Pittsburgh, formerly of St. Michael, went to be with the Lord June 7, 2024. Born September 16, 1931, in St. Michael; daughter of Joseph F. Sr. and Mary Magdalene (Ivock) Mucko. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Joseph Psioda who died November 19, 1974; sisters, Anna Fornadel and Ruby Oklamchak; and brothers, Frank and Joseph...

Robert E. "Ned" Burns

Robert E. "Ned" Burns

Jun 2, 2024

BURNS – Robert E. “Ned,” 90, South Fork, died June 2, 2024 at home. Born July 9, 1933, in Ehrenfeld, son of William and Margaret (Donaghy) Burns. Preceded in death by parents; beloved wife, Pauline (Breto), who died April 25, 2019; sisters, Agnes “Honey” Novak and Margaret “Peg” Poponak; and brothers, William, Thomas, and John “Jack” Burns.

Survived by brother, James...

Lucy C. Krug

Lucy C. Krug

May 29, 2024

KRUG – Lucy C., 86, New Germany, passed away May 29, 2024, at home, surrounded by family. Born October 22, 1937, in Loretto, daughter of Joseph Gordon and Lucinda (Miller) Trexler. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Robert J. Krug, who died June 22, 1997; grandson, Joseph Gordon Krug, Jr.; sisters, Agnes Ratcliffe and Rosetta Hines; and brothers, Joseph and...

Ada Mae Hart

Ada Mae Hart

May 27, 2024

HART - Ada Mae, 93, passed away peacefully May 27, 2024 at Forest Hills Personal Care Home in Sidman. Born October 1, 1930, in Whick, Breathitt County, Kentucky to Hiram Noble and Araminta (Napier) Noble.  Upon the death of her mother, Ada was adopted by Michael and Wave Turner of Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Ada was the youngest of eight children...

James J. Rice, Sr.

James J. Rice, Sr.

May 27, 2024

RICE - James J., 82, Salix, passed away May 27, 2024. Born October 2, 1941, in South Fork, son of Joseph and Hazel (Penrod) Rice. Preceded in death by his wife, Judy who died just weeks before their 65th wedding anniversary; parents; and siblings, David and Harold Rice, Olive Nanna, and Marlene Simanski. 

Survived by children, James J. Jr., married to...

Mary J. Zalucki

Mary J. Zalucki

May 25, 2024

ZALUCKI – Mary J., 89, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; formerly of Salix, went to be with the Lord on May 25, 2024. Born September 18, 1934, in Dunlo, daughter of Andrew Sr. and Mary (Yanich) Paulson. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Joseph J. Zalucki Sr., daughter, Cynthia Miller; sisters, Catherine Paulson, Betty Susko, and Dorothy Tarachko; and brothers, Robert, Raymond,...

L. Marie Wingard

L. Marie Wingard

May 24, 2024

WINGARD – L. Marie, 84, Salix, was called home to the Lord, Friday, May 24, 2024. Born August 20, 1939, in Long Run, West Virginia; daughter of the Reverend Boyd W. Sr. and Jetta M. (Mayle) Scott. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Jay O. Wingard, who died November 1, 2016; and brothers, Boyd Jr. and Lawrence Scott.

Survived by children,...

Jeremy Stewart Graham

Jeremy Stewart Graham

May 21, 2024

GRAHAM - Jeremy Stewart, 41, Springfield, Maine, formerly of Johnstown, passed away May 21, 2024. Born April 18, 1983, in Johnstown, son of Stewart Graham and Melia Werner. Preceded in death by maternal grandparents, James C. and Marie (Rodkey) Werner; and paternal grandparents, Glenn W. and Mary Catherine (Wachs) Graham.

Survived by parents; brother, Zachary Graham; sister, Laurie Graham; girlfriend, Shannon...

Robert J. Christina Sr.

Robert J. Christina Sr.

May 18, 2024

CHRISTINA – Robert J. Sr., 93, New Germany, died May 18, 2024, at home. Born March 3, 1931, in Summerhill, son of Stephen and Elizabeth (Radachousky) Christina. Preceded in death by parents; son, Robert J. Christina Jr.; brothers, Stephen, Francis, and Charles Christina; and sisters, Irene Wasilenko; Catherine Golden; Helen Dixon; and Elizabeth Marchu.

Survived by beloved wife, Mary Grace (Schrift);...

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