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Esther M. Roush

Esther M. Roush

Oct 2, 2022

ROUSH – Esther M., 86, New Germany, died October 2, 2022, at Memorial Medical Center. Born April 24, 1936, in Puritan (Portage), daughter of John S. and Blanche (Baron) Mastaler. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Russell A. Roush, who died August 2, 2006; daughter, Lori M. Roush; infant twin daughters, Cynthia and Christine; sister, Louise Schechter; and brothers, Anthony,...

Valerie A. Wilson

Valerie A. Wilson

Sep 22, 2022

WILSON – Valerie A., 71, Mount Hope, died September 22, 2022. Born March 21, 1951, in Johnstown, daughter of Andrew V. and Viola J. (Dobrowolsky) Sliko. Preceded in death by parents; and infant sister, Mary Ann. Survived by daughter, Lori A., wife of James Roman, Woodland, Pennsylvania; son, Derek Wilson, Mount Hope; grandson, A.J. Wilson; brothers, Victor G., married to...

Irene M. Minor

Irene M. Minor

Sep 20, 2022

MINOR – Irene Marie, 65, Summerhill, died September 20, 2022. Born January 29, 1957, in Windber, daughter of Stephen R. Sr. and Jean M. (Serre) Barbalish. Preceded in death by parents; and brother, Stevie Barbalish. Survived by loving husband of 45 years, Douglas F. Minor, who she married April 16, 1977; daughters, Jenelle, wife of Tony Klatt, Munster; and Kayla,...

William H. Dabbs

William H. Dabbs

Sep 15, 2022

DABBS – William Henry, 82, Cresson, died September 15, 2022. Born April 27, 1940, in Windber, son of the late William H. Jr. and Mary L. (Miller) Dabbs. Survived by wife of 57 years, Donna (Galioto) Dabbs, whom he married September 26, 1964; son, William T., married to Wei (Wang), Rockville, Maryland; and his beloved grandchildren, Rachel and Ryan, who...

Charlotte Jean Wilson

Charlotte Jean Wilson

Sep 12, 2022

WILSON – Charlotte Jean, 89, South Fork, died September 12, 2022. Born October 3, 1932, in Summerhill, last surviving child of Walter R. and Hazel I. (Krouse) Wilson. Preceded in death by parents; grandson, Devon Gregory, infant brother, James; brother, Donald W. Wilson; and sister, Sannie E. Wilson. Survived by son, Richard “Rick,” married to Valerie (Monroe), South Fork; daughter,...

Robert W. Baynham

Robert W. Baynham

Sep 11, 2022

BAYNHAM – Robert W., 75, Summerhill, died September 11, 2022. Born May 24, 1947, in Pittsburgh, son of the late Jack and Mary (McConnell) Hewston. Survived by loving wife of 50 years, Mary M. “Margie” (McCormick) Baynham, whom he married August 12, 1972; daughter, Ann, wife of Shawn Ray, Summerhill; grandchildren, Gracie, Connor, and Charlotte; and sister, Joan Hoff, Charlotte,...

Michael Yauneridge

Michael Yauneridge

Sep 9, 2022

YAUNERIDGE – Michael, 91, Sidman, died September 9, 2022, at Cambria Care Center. Born May 2, 1931, in St. Michael, son of Michael and Anna (Bukovsky) Yauneridge. Preceded in death by son, Edward; and daughter, Michele Houghton. Survived by beloved wife, Constance “Connie” (Morris) Yauneridge; children, Joseph, married to Flo (Haberkorn), Dunlo; Mary Ann, wife of Jeff Smith, Ebensburg; Robert,...

Eileen W. Snyder

Eileen W. Snyder

Sep 5, 2022

SNYDER - Eileen W., age 77, of Tamarac, Fl, passed away on September 5, 2022, after a brief illness. The former Eileen Clossey was born on April 1, 1945, in Neptune, NJ, the only child to parents John and Marie (Deveney) Clossey. She was a graduate of Caldwell College with degrees in Elementary Education and Russian Literature. Shortly after earning...

Helen L. Pastovic

Helen L. Pastovic

Sep 3, 2022

PASTOVIC – Helen L., 97, Ebensburg, died September 3, 2022. Born July 6, 1925, in Wilmore daughter of Nickolas and Catherine (Seno) Pasiowyz. Helen was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Mary and twin sister Pearl Pastovic, Ann Hendrickson, and Nellie Fetsko; and brothers, Harry, Metro, Charles, John, and Nick. She is...

Heather Loy Sessions

Heather Loy Sessions

Aug 31, 2022

SESSIONS – Heather Loy, 73, South Fork, passed August 31, 2022, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born July 9, 1949, in Blackfoot, Idaho; daughter of Edward Leo and Lucy Eunice (Potter) Stewart. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Yvenna Lucy Wilson; and brother, Vance Warren Stewart. Survived by husband of 32 years, Thomas L. Sessions Jr., South Fork; sons, Vance...

Gary Lee Reighard Sr.

Gary Lee Reighard Sr.

Aug 27, 2022

REIGHARD – Gary Lee Sr., 81, Mount Hope, went to be with the Lord August 27, 2022. Born February 6, 1941, in Johnstown, son of Raymond and Kathryn (McMillan) Reighard. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Dennis Ray Reighard; in-laws, Robert McMahon, Raymond and Glenn (Jean) Josephson, Richard Dunmire, and Bertha Witprachtiger; and nephew, Adam McMahon. Survived by wife of...

Mary Lou Rosenberger

Mary Lou Rosenberger

Aug 23, 2022

ROSENBERGER – Mary Lou, 74, longtime resident of Cambria Care, died August 23, 2022. Born February 27, 1948, in New Germany daughter of Louis W. and Hester (Jones) Rosenberger. Preceded in death by parents; and brothers, Carl and Kenneth Rosenberger. Survived by brother, Matthew Emmett Rosenberger; sister-in-law, Gerri (Weinzierl) Rosenberger; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mary Lou worked for Meals...

Margaret F. Brunnet

Margaret F. Brunnet

Aug 6, 2022

BRUNNET – Margaret F., 88, McLean, Virginia; formerly of Sidman, went to be with the Lord August 6, 2022. Born June 8, 1934, in Croyle Township, daughter of William H. and Dorothy E. (Bodenschatz) Haddon. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Andrew “Abe Lincoln” Brunnet, who died, April 27, 1995; sisters, Gertrude Coleman-Wirfel, Ruth Bunn, and Dorothy Neff; and brothers,...

Colonel David Lee Sims

Colonel David Lee Sims

Aug 5, 2022

SIMS - Colonel David Lee, US Army (Ret) of Lakeland, Florida, passed away on August 5, 2022 at the age of 74, surrounded by his family. David was born on January 30, 1948 in Norfolk, Virginia to Jackson David Sims and Margie Mae (Eubank) Sims. Born into a military family, David had a deep sense of patriotism and public service...

Corey A. Yatsky Jr.

Corey A. Yatsky Jr.

Aug 4, 2022

YATSKY – Corey A. Jr., 21, South Fork, died as the result of a motorcycle accident August 4, 2022. Born February 22, 2001, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by maternal grandfather, William Burkett Sr.; uncle, Shawn Yatsky; cousin, Stephanie, and two miscarried babies. Survived by parents, Corey A. Yatsky Sr. (Amanda); Jennifer L. (née Burkett) Yatsky (Todd); paternal grandparents, Theresa...

George Colton

George Colton

Jul 27, 2022

COLTON – George, 94, South Fork, died July 27, 2022, at Forest Hills Personal Care Home, Sidman. Born January 4, 1928, in Morann, Clearfield County, son of Harry and Nellie (Stecnitz) Colton. Preceded in death by parents; stepfather, Phillip Concel; sisters, Mary Kolarawski, Kathryn Rindo, Ann Bulvin, and Margaret Bowen; and brothers, John, Andrew, and Michael Colton. Survived by loving...

Gary J. Miller

Gary J. Miller

Jul 25, 2022

MILLER – Gary J., 78, Sidman, died July 25, 2022, at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh. Born January 16, 1944, in Salix, son of Joseph J. and Lola (Hoffman) Miller. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Charlotte L. (Black) Miller, who died November 26, 2014; infant daughter, Kimberly Ann; sisters, Violet, Diane, and Arlene; and brothers, Duane and Jackie. Survived by son,...

Edward Pope Mackel

Edward Pope Mackel

Jul 19, 2022

MACKEL – Edward Pope, 97, South Fork, died July 19, 2022, at Westmont Woods. Born July 10, 1925, in Johnstown, son of Byrl and Annetta (Thomas) Mackel. Preceded in death by parents; wife Eleanor J. (Navatsyk), who died February 12, 2009; daughter, Martina Sanderson; sister, Verdene Hancock; and brothers, Devon, Howard, and Arthur. Survived by children, JoAnn Mackel, Flinton; MaDonna,...

Thomas C. Snyder

Thomas C. Snyder

Jul 19, 2022

SNYDER - Thomas C., age 82, of Tamarac, FL, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 after a short illness. Born in Summerhill, PA, the third child of Harry and Gladys Snyder, Tom graduated from high school in Johnstown, PA before entering into the Air Force, where he served for four years, stationed in Nevada before being honorably discharged in...

Margaret S. Spodnik

Margaret S. Spodnik

Jul 19, 2022

SPODNIK – Margaret Sophie, 93, formerly of South Fork, died peacefully July 19, 2022, at Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg. Born February 28, 1929, in South Fork, the last surviving child of John Sr. and Mary (Yurechko) Sikora. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Leo William Spodnik, who died December 8, 2020; sisters, Helen Vann, Mary Ritacco, Katherine Golda, and Anna...

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