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Robert J. Podrebarac
Aug 3, 2021
PODREBARAC – Robert J., 82, Dunlo, died August 3, 2021, at Cambridge Retirement Living, Ebensburg. Born November 10, 1938, in Dunlo, son of John W. and Carolyn M. (Koontz) Podrebarac. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Anna (Brindak) Podrebarac, who died July 20, 2020; brother, John L. “Hoagie” Podrebarac; sister, Carol Puto; and niece, Amy Jo (Puto) Logan. Survived by...
Sunny A. Bowser
Jul 26, 2021
BOWSER – Sunny A., 76, Altoona, died July 26, 2021, at UPMC Altoona. Born December 17, 1944, in Johnstown, son of Harold S. and Virginia Grace (Burkey) Bowser. Preceded in death by parents and brother, Harold “Ike” Bowser. Survived by loving wife of 52 years, Marlene A. (Gates) Bowser, Altoona; sons, William, married to Christina (Monbourne), Naples, FL, and Daniel,...
Beverly Jean Beers
Jul 25, 2021
BEERS – Beverly Jean, 67, Summerhill, died July 25, 2021, at home. Born October 12, 1953, in Allegheny County, daughter of Albert and Alice (Waterman) Opperman. Preceded in death by parents; infant sister, Juanita; and sister, Penny D. Szymkiewicz. Survived by loving husband of 31 years, William G. Beers, whom she married September 9, 1989, Summerhill; sons, Robert James McKenzie,...
Theresa Gloria Caroff
Jul 24, 2021
CAROFF - Theresa Gloria, 92, formerly of Johnstown, Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and Moorestown, New Jersey; died surrounded by her seven daughters on July 24, 2021, at the Easton Home in Easton, Pennsylvania. Born in Dunlo, Pennsylvania; she was the daughter of James Joseph and Letitia Mackey Caroff. Theresa was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, James ("Al"), Dr. Romuald,...
Edna V. Patalune
Jul 19, 2021
PATALUNE - Edna Victoria (Mida), 98, of South Fork, died peacefully at Rebekah Manor on July 19, 2021. Edna was the wife of 60 years to Joseph “Pat” Patalune. Born May 22, 1923 in Ehrenfeld, Edna graduated South Fork High School in 1941. She was then employed as a bookkeeper for the coal mine company store. She also worked for...
John E. Cook
Jul 16, 2021
COOK – John Edward, 51, Beaverdale, died July 16, 2021, at home. Born March 3, 1970, in Johnstown, son of Edna Mae “Cookie” (Adamsik) and the late Wayne C. Cook. Survived by mother, South Fork; siblings, Joyce, wife of Dwight Pancottine, Naperville, Illinois; Wayne, married to Tonya (Blair), South Fork; and Joan, wife of Dan Nedwreski, Ebensburg; as well as...
Mildred E. Vitko
Jul 16, 2021
VITKO – Mildred E. "Mam," 94, Mineral Point, died July 16, 2021, at home. Born July 25, 1926 in Croyle Township, daughter of Morgan and Ethel (Tyson) Goughnour. Preceded in death by parents; beloved husband, John A. Vitko, whom she married April 24, 1946; daughters, Mildred Leigh and Helen Howard; infant sister, Lyda; and brothers, Charles and Robert. Survived by...
Travis J. Crum
Jul 15, 2021
CRUM – Travis J., 35, Summerhill, died July 15, 2021, at home. Born April 28, 1986, in Johnstown, son of James S. and Pamela A. (Hale) Crum. Preceded in death by grandfather, Donald E. Crum. Survived by parents; sister, Jill Bednarski, Ebensburg; brother, Andrew, married to Chelsey (Sinclair), South Fork; niece, Brooke Bednarski; nephews, Dylan Bednarski and Brantley Crum; paternal...
Evelyn Irene Danel
Jul 14, 2021
DANEL – Evelyn Irene (Fedore), 91, St. Michael, passed away July 14, 2021. Born March 11, 1930, in Beaverdale, daughter, of Andrew and Elizabeth (Schwab) Fedore. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Emile J. Danel, who died May 15, 2006; sisters, Ann Gressock, Helen Myers, Dorothy Mihacevich, Elizabeth Horvath, and Barbara Billingsley; and brothers, John, Andrew, Michael, and George....
Marjorie Jean Betz
Jul 12, 2021
BETZ – Marjorie Jean, 95, South Fork, died July 12, 2021, at home surrounded by loving family. Born August 15, 1925, in South Fork, daughter of Samuel E. and Blanche (Schmitch) Clifford. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Curtis G. Betz, who died May 22, 1999; infant brother, George; and brothers, Russell and Kenneth. Survived by son, Kenneth J., married...
Marjorie Jane Penrod
Jul 8, 2021
PENROD – Marjorie Jane, 90, formerly of South Fork; died July 8, 2021, in Tarpon Springs, Florida. Born April 12, 1931, daughter of Robert and Helen (Hildebrand) Gill. Preceded in death by parents; husband, the Reverend Robert Calvin Penrod, who died November 17, 2009; brother, Robert Gill; and sister, Beatrice Dinges. Survived by daughters, Rochelle, Jeanne, Patty Ann, Kathleen, Vanessa...
Brad Peter Grasso
Jul 5, 2021
GRASSO – Brad Peter, 44, Cover Hill, died July 5, 2021, at home. Born February 17, 1977, in Johnstown, son of Chip and Rhonda (Werner) Grasso. Survived by parents; beloved son, Matthew Brayden; step-daughter, Brook McDermott; sister, Janette Renee, wife of Lee LaBar; nephews, Brandon, Dylan, and Carson; niece, Allison; great-nephew, Camden; Matthew’s mother, DeLane (Heinlein) Grasso; and many, many...
Eugene R. Cordek
Jul 4, 2021
CORDEK – Eugene R., “Moose,” 85, South Fork, died July 4, 2021, at Conemaugh Hospital. Born May 19, 1936, in South Fork, son of Frank Sr. and Rose (Lemanski) Cordek. Preceded in death by parents; infant brother, Joseph; brothers, Stanley, Frank Jr., Carl, and Felix “Phil”; and sisters, Anna Bopp, Lottie Klebba, and Genevieve Sinosky. Survived by loving wife of...
Nathaniel Eric Harris
Jul 3, 2021
HARRIS – Nathaniel Eric “Nate,” 19, Meadville; died July 3, 2021, at home. Born May 9, 2002, in Tacoma Park, Maryland, son of Erica Holdsworth, with whom he lived. He was employed by Walmart, Inc. in Meadville. Nate was formerly of Summerhill where he was a member of the Summerhill Volunteer Fire Company. He was a 2020 graduate of Forest...
Andrew L. Latoche
Jul 1, 2021
LATOCHE – Andrew L., 68, South Fork, died July 1, 2021, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born July 23, 1952, son of Joseph and Anna (Zatek) Latoche. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Donna Hope (Smeal) Latoche, who died January 19, 2013; brother, Joseph Jr.; and former wife, Christine (Long) Latoche. Survived by daughters, Leslie, wife of James Eget Jr.,...
Patti Ann Sliko
Jun 18, 2021
SLIKO – Patti Ann, 69, departed as a pilgrim on earth on June 18, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Born November 30, 1951, in South Fork, daughter of Ray and Jeanne (Morgan) Baxter. Preceded in death by parents; son Corey Varner in 2016; and step-son, Adam Sliko in 2021. Survived by husband, Kenneth J. “Kenny” Sliko, Adams Township; and...
Wanda E. Wirick
Jun 13, 2021
WIRICK – Wanda E., 67, Mineral Point, died June 13, 2021, at home. Born February 17, 1954, in Mineral Point, daughter of William P. and Sadie Mae (Bailey) Goughnour. Preceded in death by parents; son, Jeremiah J. Wirick; grandson, Coty Wyant; and brother, James Goughnour. Survived by husband Cloyd Wirick III, whom she married June 23, 1973; children, Renee, wife...
Irene Mabel Allison
Jun 13, 2021
ALLISON - Irene Mabel, 100, Johnstown, Pennsylvania; died June 13, 2021, at The Villa Personal Care. Born July 19, 1920, in Chase, Wisconsin; daughter of Ernest F. and Mabel F. (Aprille) Heinemann. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Clifford J. Allison, who died March 24, 1992; and sisters, Lucille Kolakowski, Florence Sternberg, and Gladys Werner. Survived by her companion and...
Ronald Gene Bortel
Jun 12, 2021
BORTEL – Ronald Gene, 85, Clearfield, native of Sidman, died June 12, 2021, at Mountain Laurel Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center. Born January 10, 1936, son of Robert F. and Ruby E. (Smay) Bortel. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Gerald A. Bortel; former wife, Naomi M. (Reighard) Bortel, and niece, Tina Giesen. Survived by son, David Alan, Danville; daughter, Debra...
Patricia LeFort
Jun 11, 2021
LeFORT – Patricia, 67, Summerhill, died June 11, 2021, at home. Born March 15, 1954, in Johnstown, daughter of William and Alice June (Miller) Salkeld. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Gerald “Baldy” LeFort, who died February 11, 2013; step-father, George Gallaher; brother, William H. Salkeld; and step-daughter, Patty LeFort. Survived by sons, Frank Zevorich, married to Lori (Ferry), Richland;...
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