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Margaret Rachael

Margaret Rachael

Feb 8, 2022

RACHAEL – Margaret, 99, Richland, formerly of Llanfair; died February 8, 2022, at Arbutus Park Manor. Born September 27, 1922, in Dunlo, the last surviving child of Stephen R. and Mary (Cingel) Rachael. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Ann Rachael, Mary Cooper, and Helen Regan; and brothers, Michael, John, Adam, Peter, Nicholas, Stephen, George, and Joseph. Survived by sister-in-law,...

Mary A. Ladika

Mary A. Ladika

Feb 6, 2022

LADIKA – Mary A., 98, Ebensburg, formerly of South Fork; died at home with Bob & Cindy at her side. Born March 28, 1923, in South Fork; daughter of the Mirko and Mary (Trozok) Grgurich. Preceded in death by parents; husband of 61 years, Frank M. “Fuzzy” Ladika, who died July 26, 2003; grandson, Michael Cecchini, and sister, Margaret Prince....

Joan D. Montag

Joan D. Montag

Feb 4, 2022

Montag - Joan D., 89, Johnstown, died February 4, 2022, at Arbutus Park Manor. Born September 9, 1932, in Johnstown; daughter of Vincent and Marie (Berg) Witherow. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Bernard W. “Duke” Montag Sr., who died December 20, 2003; infant brother, James; and brother, Paul Witherow. Survived by children, Janet, wife of James Kyler, Sheffield; Bernard...

Dennis J. Grattan

Dennis J. Grattan

Feb 3, 2022

GRATTAN – Dennis J., 84, Sidman, died February 3, 2022, at home, surrounded by family. Born July 11, 1937, in Dunlo, son of Lawrence E. and Frances R. (Jerneycic) Grattan. Preceded in death by parents, father and mother-in-law, Glenn and Geraldine Thomas; sisters, Alda (Peter) Kovalsky, Caroline (Pete) Rachael, and Dorothy (James) Mihalick; in-laws, Glory Grattan, Twila Grattan, Joan Grattan,...

Darl L. Susko

Darl L. Susko

Feb 3, 2022

SUSKO – Darl L., 73, Mount Hope, died February 3, 2022, at UPMC Shadyside. Born June 12, 1948, in Johnstown; son of Darl G. and Betty R. (Myers) Susko. Preceded in death by parents; 4-year-old brother, Mark D.; sister, Paulette Walker; and granddaughter, Fawn Lockhart. Survived by children, Luke Susko; and Gindy Susko, both of Johnstown; and Darey Susko, Richmond,...

Dorothy Grigg

Dorothy Grigg

Feb 1, 2022

GRIGG – Dorothy, 81, South Fork, loving wife and mother, went to be with the Lord February 1, 2022, at home. Born September 28, 1940, in Fifficktown; last surviving child of Enoch and Sophia (Vroble) Gabany. Preceded in death by parents; granddaughter, Dana; sisters, Stella Meliss, Pauline Caron, and Irene Prince; and brothers, Alex and Joseph Gabany. Survived by devoted...

Elizabeth Theresa Clara Ryan

Elizabeth Theresa Clara Ryan

Feb 1, 2022

RYAN – Elizabeth Theresa Clara, 101, New Germany, died peacefully at home. Born January 5, 1921, in New Germany; the last surviving child of Joseph and Margaret (Long) Smith. Preceded in death by parents; son-in-law, George Rouse; seven brothers, Vincent, Clement, Cletus, Benno, Thomas, Father Julian Smith, O.S.B., and Father Ermin Smith, O.S.B.; and four sisters, Mary Chirdon, Helen Smith,...

Foster E. Webb

Foster E. Webb

Jan 29, 2022

WEBB – Foster E., 87, Mount Hope, went to be with the Lord, January 29, 2022, at home. Born March 24, 1934, in Adams Township; son of the late Fred and Sivillo (Fyock) Webb. Survived by loving wife of 66 years, Jane (Gramling); sons, Paul (Brenda), Richard (Wanda), and Ronald (Tammy); grandchildren, Krystal, Amy (Christopher), Juli (Jeff), Sara (Richard), and...

Frank Knapp

Frank Knapp

Jan 27, 2022

KNAPP – Frank, 79, Summerhill, died January 27, 2022, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born December 20, 1942, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by parents, John F. and Alice R. (Howlett) Knapp; sisters, Alice Falkowski and Eileen Lape; and brothers, Jack, Jerry, and James Knapp. Survived by children, Sharon (Joseph) Mayes, St. Michael; Rebecca Mayes, Portage; Linda Naylor (Bud Smay),...

Grace T. Penatzer

Grace T. Penatzer

Jan 23, 2022

Grace T. Penatzer left this world as she wished while sleeping peacefully. At the age of 91, she was the matriarch of our family. She will be terribly missed by all who knew and loved her. Grace was born in Ebensburg on December 22, 1930, to Garbett and Grace Shertzer. Preceded in death by parents; infant sister, Annette; sisters, Betty...

John Thomas Bopp

John Thomas Bopp

Jan 14, 2022

Every day is a new adventure, and to the well-organized mind, death is but the next adventure. John Thomas Bopp, 70, Summerhill, embarked on his final adventure January 14, 2022. Born September 21, 1951, in Johnstown, the son of Alfred J. and Anna (Cordek) Bopp, Sr. Preceded in death by his parents; infant sister, Beverly Ann; and in-laws, Ray and...

Eva Jane Chappell

Eva Jane Chappell

Jan 12, 2022

CHAPPELL – Eva Jane, 92, formerly of Windber, died January 12, 2022, at Meadow View Nursing Center. Born February 14, 1929, in South Fork, daughter of John and Alverta (Fyock) Susko. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Firman T. Chappell, who died January 24, 2003; son Terry; grandson, Christopher; sisters, Catherine LeJune and Anna Mae Berkebile; brothers, Edward A. and...

Jean Marie Celmer

Jean Marie Celmer

Jan 12, 2022

CELMER - Jean M. (Peron) age 90 of Salix, died Wednesday, January 12, 2022. Born May 8, 1931, in Beaverdale, daughter of Peter L. and Anna C. (Yope) Peron. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Walter L. to whom she was married for 38 years; sister, Patricia “Patsy” Afton; brothers-in-law, Alex Afton and Albert “Butch” Puto; and niece; Teresa “Terri”...

Don Nadonley

Don Nadonley

Jan 9, 2022

NADONLEY - Clemens D. “Don,” 90, South Fork, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born June 12, 1931, in Windber, son of the late Clemens J. and Mary (Wozny) Nadonley. Preceded in death by parents; son, Leonard T; grandson, Dennis Mathieson; daughter-in-law, Lori; and brother, Leonard W. Survived by wife of 68...

Mae C. Pahel

Mae C. Pahel

Jan 9, 2022

PAHEL – Mae C., 95, South Fork, died January 9, 2022, at Windber Woods. Born January 1, 1927, in Johnstown, daughter of Harry John and Olive Sarah (Helsel) Morgart. Preceded in death by parents, husband, Charles T. Pahel, who died September 26, 1977; infant son, Charles K. Pahel; sisters, Nancy Cox, Elizabeth Gilpatrick, Emma Keller, and Virginia Buksa; and brothers,...

Thomas Robert Phillips

Thomas Robert Phillips

Jan 8, 2022

PHILLIPS - Thomas Robert, 75, of Tallmadge, Ohio, died January 8, 2022, at Colony HealthCare Center, where he had been a resident since 2019. Born April 26, 1946, in South Fork, Pa., son of Thomas J. and Julia Belle (Theys) Phillips. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Ellen Jane (Walters); sister-in-law, Lois "Honey" Phillips; brothers-in-law, Donald Navatsyk, Ronald Woznick, and...

Diane Cummings

Diane Cummings

Jan 2, 2022

CUMMINGS – Diane “Neenie,” 83, Summerhill, died January 2, 2022. Born October 15, 1938, in Ehrenfeld; daughter of Harry and Eva (Rose) Myers. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Calvin Jay Cummings, who died July 19, 2015; sisters, Betty Susko and Margaret Smay; and brothers, Chuck, Lester “Cuddy”, Harry “Blair”, Don, Ron, Paul, and Bob Myers. Survived by children, Linda,...

Cindy K. Brummert

Cindy K. Brummert

Dec 30, 2021

BRUMMERT – Lucinda K. “Cindy,” 65, South Fork, passed December 30, 2021, at UPMC Altoona. Born December 20, 1956, in Colver, daughter of Henry B. and Marjorie Ann (Scanlon) Beba. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Linda Sral; and brothers, John and Henry Beba. Survived by loving husband, Terry L. Brummert, Sr., South Fork; sisters, LaWanda, wife of Anthony Farren,...

Robert E. Hess

Robert E. Hess

Dec 30, 2021

HESS – Robert E., 59, Marklesburg, died December 30, 2021, at home due to complications from Covid-19. Born August 31, 1962, in Huntingdon, son of Bill and Jean (Eisenhuth) Hess. Preceded in death by parents; and niece, Heather Renee Botts. Survived by wife of 26 years, Michele Lee (Macovitch) Hess, Marklesburg; sister, Vickie, wife of Jack York, James Creek; niece,...

Thomas M. Cullen

Thomas M. Cullen

Dec 26, 2021

CULLEN - Thomas Martin, 79, St. Michael, passed December 26, 2021. Born April 7, 1942, in St. Michael, son of Robert “Wild” and Anne (Daniels) Cullen. Preceded in death by parents; brother-in-law, Jerry Hunt; and his beloved pups, Toto and Sabrina. Survived by siblings, Joan (John) Crosby, Mary Jane Hunt, Carol (Robert) Boh, and Robert Cullen; nieces and nephews, Chris...

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