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Richard W. Wishneski
Feb 24, 2021
WISHNESKI – Richard W., 80, Altoona, formerly of Horseheads, New York; passed away at home February 24, 2021. Born October 19, 1940, in Portage; the last surviving child of Frederick Sr. and Jennie (Cameron) Wishneski. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Fred Jr., Robert, Carl, Raymond, and Gerald; and sisters, Maureen Wishneski, Margaret Ann Wishneski, Betty Connors, Lillian Bopp, and...
Ronald D. "Buck" Strayer Sr.
Feb 6, 2021
STRAYER – Ronald D. Sr. “Buck,” 83, Johnstown, died February 6, 2021 at Cambria Care Center. Born June 1, 1937, in Johnstown, son of Ardell Strayer and Hazel (Smay) Strayer-McGarvey. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Elizabeth M. (Teeter) Strayer, who died April 24, 1999; brother, Kenneth E. Strayer; and sister, Twila J. Cameron. Survived by sons, Ronald D. Jr.,...
Josephine S. Pcola - Castorina
Feb 4, 2021
CASTORINA – Josephine S., 103, St. Michael, died February 4, 2021, at Rose of Sharon Home. Born May 7, 1917, in Ruthford, daughter of Michael and Agnes H. (Yadrich) Rosman-Salargo. Preceded in death by parents; first husband, John S. Pcola; second husband, Frank J. Castorina; son, John M. Pcola Sr.; sisters, Catherine Rusciano, Mabel Lapanja, Anna Myers, and Mary Imhoff;...
Catherine Thrower
Jan 24, 2021
THROWER – Catherine V., 98, Dunlo, died January 24, 2021, at St. Benedict Manor, St. Benedict, Pennsylvania. Born October 7, 1922, in Dunlo; last surviving child of Michael and Anna (Lucas) Valko. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Stanley D. “Boots” Thrower, who died August 16, 1997; son Robert S. Thrower, who died May 8, 1965; sisters, Mary Jenkins, Helen...
Mildred M. Miller
Jan 24, 2021
MILLER – Mildred M., Mineral Point, 93 years young, went to meet her Savior on Sunday January 24, 2021 and was greeted by family whom she had longed to see again. Born October 23, 1927, in Vinco, daughter of Roy S. Sr. and Ruth J. (Grove) Varner. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Robert James “Jim” “RJ” Miller, who died...
Mildred Rose Bakale
Jan 22, 2021
BAKALE - Mildred Rose, 94, Cleveland Heights, Ohio; formerly of Rockville, Maryland; died January 22, 2021, at The Fountains Assisted Living, Lyndhurst, Ohio. Born March 17, 1926 in Creslo, daughter of Evan and Anna C. (Priselac) Bakale. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Margaret Cepela; brothers, Edward, Joseph James, Francis, and Louis E. Bakale; and brothers-in-law, Richard Cepela, Dick Haefs,...
Mary Louise B. Wyandt
Jan 21, 2021
WYANDT – Mary Louise B., 71, South Fork, died January 21, 2021, at home. Born August 9, 1949, in Johnstown, daughter of the late William B. and Bernetta (Bridges) Mihalich. Survived by husband of 48 years, Carl Wyandt, South Fork; daughter, Marlena, wife of Albert Montagna, Elkridge, Maryland; beloved grandchildren, Allie and Sawyer; brother, the Reverend Chuck S. Bridges, Sidman;...
Bonnie Sikora
Jan 16, 2021
SIKORA – Romona Yvonne “Bonnie,” 98, South Fork, passed away peacefully January 16, 2021, at home surrounded by family. Born July 29, 1922, in Mahaffey, Clearfield County; she was the last surviving child of Dorsey and Flossie Maud (Dawson) Hutzell. Preceded in death by parents; husband Steve Sikora, who died December 25, 1994; daughter, Clara Sutt; sons, Russell and Wm....
Alice J. Wagner
Jan 11, 2021
WAGNER - (Rankin), Alice June, 85, South Fork, went to the big bowling alley in the sky, on Monday, January 11, 2021, at Windber Woods Senior Living Center. Eldest of nine children, born November 6, 1935; in Nolo, Pennsylvania; daughter of the late Walter and Twila June (Heitzenrater) Rankin. Preceded in death by husband Harold; parents; infant brother, Everett; brother,...
Mary Ann Daniels
Jan 11, 2021
DANIELS – Mary Ann, 84, St. Michael, died January 11, 2021, at home. Born October 1, 1936, in St. Michael, daughter of Frank and Julia “Bubbie” (Urda) Navatsyk. Preceded in death by parents; and sister, Rae M. Spaid-Kick. Survived by devoted husband of 64 years, Joseph “J.D,” whom she married November 9, 1956; daughters, Deborah, wife of Michael Pinkas, Elton;...
Del Harr
Jan 6, 2021
HARR – Cletus Dalton “Del,” 92, Mineral Point, died January 6, 2021, at Maple Winds Care Center. Born March 6, 1928, in Johnstown, son of Cletus R. and Mildred (Ramsey) Harr. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Charles; and sisters, Laverne Paige and Barbara Burgan. Survived by loving wife of 55 years, Lida (Fresch) Harr; sons, David, engaged to Terri...
Barbara M. Dumm
Jan 4, 2021
DUMM – (Long) Barbara M., 82 years young, of New Germany, died January 4, 2021, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born December 18, 1938, in New Germany; daughter of Albert J. and Clara H. (Weinzierl) Long. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Grace Heinlein, Leona Schissler, Rosemary Gill; and brothers, Harold, Kenneth, Raymond, and Clair. Survived by loving husband of...
Barbara A. Mudar
Jan 2, 2021
MUDAR – (Dolan) Barbara A., 83, Monroeville, died January 2, 2021, at Wexford Health Center. Born November 7, 1937, in Johnstown, daughter of Paul “Wink” and Anne (Schrader) Dolan. Preceded in death by parents; and brother, Paul J. Dolan. Survived by sons, Peter, Plum; Christopher, Atlanta, Georgia; and Douglas, Decatur, Georgia; grandchildren, Kaylee, P.J. III (Caitlin), and Matthew; brothers, Jeffrey...
James W. Goughnour
Dec 31, 2020
GOUGHNOUR – James W. “Jim,” 74, Mineral Point, died December 31, 2020 at home. Born April 26, 1946, in Mineral Point, son of William P. and Sadie Mae (Bailey) Goughnour. Preceded in death by parents; and infant great-grandson, Milo J. Goughnour. Survived by loving wife of 51 years, Leona L. (George) Goughnour, whom he married June 14, 1969; children, Samuel,...
Mary C. Jerome
Dec 30, 2020
JEROME – (Papcunik) Mary C. “Teen,” 68, Florence, Mississippi; died December 30, 2020. Born August 28, 1952 in Johnstown, daughter of Andrew P. and Lois Jean (Stevens) Papcunik. Preceded in death by parents; and husband, Richard “Dick” Jerome, who died October 21, 2018. Survived by sons, William “Billy,” Brandon, Mississippi; and Nicholas, married to Elizabeth (McManus), Jackson, Mississippi; brothers, Thomas,...
Sue Hagerich
Dec 29, 2020
HAGERICH - Kerri E. “Sue,” 56, Ehrenfeld, born July 31, 1964 in Nyack, New York; was called home to the Lord December 29, 2020 at UPMC Presbyterian. She gained her angel wings surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Harold and Mary “Betty” (Carter) Myers; maternal grandparents, Blair Kemerer and Mary Ellen...
Lois M. Walukas
Dec 28, 2020
WALUKAS – Lois M., 93, South Fork, died December 28, 2020, at Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg. Born October 4, 1927, in South Fork, daughter of Michael Steven and Margaret (Clymire) Conley. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Clement J. Walukas, who died May 24, 2006; sisters, Catherine “Betty” Conley, Margaret Tawney, Helen Homza, and Hazel McAnulty; and brother, William J....
Michael A. Schrift
Dec 23, 2020
SCHRIFT – Michael Alan “Boy,” 31, New Germany, died December 23, 2020 at UPMC Altoona. Born June 16, 1989, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by uncle, Thomas Schrift. Survived by mother, Kimberly (Grove) Henry, Indiana; and father, Raymond Schrift, married to Deborah (Baker), Portage; sisters, Stacy, wife of Eric Komlosky, Indiana; and Melanie McDermott and Gregg Motchenbaugh, New Germany; grandparents,...
Anthony C. Pendziwater Jr.
Dec 22, 2020
PENDZIWATER – Anthony C. Jr., 72, Portage, died December 22, 2020 at his camp in Glendale Yearound. Born May 25, 1948, in New Haven, Connecticut; son of the late Anthony C. Sr. and Helen J. (Smith) Pendziwater. Survived by his wife, Irma L. (Long) Pendziwater; sons, Anthony C. III and Peter Pendziwater; stepchildren, Eugene Senner, Danielle Dell’oso, and Neil Senner;...
Fred G. Bumford
Dec 18, 2020
BUMFORD – Frederick G. “Fred,” 81, Ebensburg, died December 18, 2020 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born July 13, 1939, in South Fork, son of Raymond and Florence (Berghane) Bumford. Preceded in death by parents; son, Dale Bumford, brothers, Lee and Alvin Lloyd; sister, Miriam Walls; and former wife, Gladys Tremba. Survived by daughter, Yvette Bumford (Stush Sikora), Salix; granddaughter,...
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