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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,...
June C. Weyandt
Sep 28, 2024
WEYANDT – June C., 95, Sidman, went to be with the Lord September 28, 2024. Born May 28, 1929, in Nanty Glo, daughter of Charles and Catherine “Kate” (Bickleman) Penrod. Preceded in death by parents; husband, James F. Weyandt, who died July 14, 2010; son, Jeffrey Weyandt; sister, Elvie Mae "Red" Kopsic; and stepmother, Anna Lou “Ann” (Pennington) Penrod.
Survived by...
Nancy L. Ondrejik
Sep 24, 2024
ONDREJIK – Nancy L., 87, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord September 24, 2024. Born January 24, 1937, in Latrobe; daughter of Louis and Frances (Degleau) Tepper. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Joseph Ondrejik, who died November 22, 2023; and brother-in-law, Ubaldo Montesino.
Survived by children, Dr. Joseph (Leisa Pulliam), Dr. Timothy (Pamela Moore); Dr. Susan Cottingham (Thad); and...
Clairann Salamon
Sep 18, 2024
SALAMON – Clairann, 89, New Germany, passed away September 18, 2024. Born July 25, 1935, in Colver, daughter of John and Elizabeth (Dubreuq) Malloy. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Julian; son, Robert; sisters, Gloria “Jean” Gallardy and Mary Katherine “Kay” Mock; brother, John “Jack”; and grandson Thomas Salamon.
Survived by children, Gary, (Robin Hostetler); Julie, (Sean) McEvoy; Kathy Morris; John,...
Jean L. Martin
Sep 15, 2024
MARTIN – Jean L., 82, South Fork, died September 15, 2024. Born April 30, 1942, in South Fork.
Preceded in death by parents; James M. and Sannie T. (Oswalt) Noon; husband, James C. Martin, who died May 20, 2013; daughter, Donna Thornton; sister, Thelma Robinson; brother, Marvin Noon; and sons-in-law, Frank Mundok and Nick Jorich.
Survived by children, Diana Mundok; James, married...
Matilda "Hoy" Blozevich
Sep 12, 2024
BLOZEVICH - Matilda “Hoy,” 99, St. Michael, passed away September 12, 2024. Born February 11, 1925, in Johnstown, and grew up in Bon Air.
Preceded in death by parents, Frank and Ursula (Svete) Pristow; stepfather, Anton Prchin; husband, Edward G. “Zeke” Blozevich, who died January 13, 2006; and sisters, Ann Fichera, Florence Newton, Albina Sweltz and Frances Hillman.
Survived by daughters, Valerie,...
Evie Sauter
Sep 12, 2024
SAUTER – Evelyn “Evie,” 79, Sidman, went to be with the Lord September 12, 2024, after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease. Born October 2, 1944, in Johnstown.
Preceded in death by parents, Andrew Jr. and Eva (Bugal) Konkula; first husband, Gary F. Patrick, who died February 14, 1978; sister, Dolores Yeager; brothers, John and Joseph; nephew, Patrick Vitelli; and niece,...
Margie A. Lacko
Aug 29, 2024
LACKO – Margaret A. “Margie,” 94, St. Michael, passed away August 29, 2024, at Rose of Sharon, where she was the “Queen.” Born June 1, 1930, in Portage, she was the oldest of nine children. Preceded in death by parents, John “Motorcycle Pete” and Anna "Bubba" (Golden) Lacko; sisters, Dorothy “Dot” Lacko and Alice, wife of Anthony “Mel” Miloro; niece,...
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