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Kenneth Leo Bopp
Dec 17, 2020
BOPP – Kenneth Leo, 59, Mineral Point, died December 17, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center after a brief, but courageous battle with cancer. Born March 21, 1961, in Johnstown, son of Leo Bopp and Sarah L. (McClellan) Dukery. He was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, George P. Dukery. Survived by father, daughter, Kaylee, wife of Ricky Klett...
Duane Rush Benton
Dec 14, 2020
BENTON – Duane Rush, 70, Summerhill, died December 14, 2020 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born June 21, 1950, in Johnstown; son of Harold E. and Violet G. (Mock) Benton. Preceded in death by parents; infant brother, Neal; sisters, Sharon Brown, Carol J. Plummer, and Sandra Benton; brothers, Jack and Robert Benton; and cherished dog, Tink; and special cat, Bubby....
Helen C. Miller
Dec 13, 2020
MILLER – Helen C. (Wess), 91, formerly of Wilmore, died December 13, 2020 at Rebekah Manor, Portage. Born April 3, 1929, in Summerhill, daughter of Adolph and Coletta (Betz) Wess. Preceded in death by parents; husband, James A. Miller, who died January 21, 2013; and brothers, David C. and George “Bill” Wess. Survived by son, James C., married to Patty...
Vada Paul Sloan
Dec 12, 2020
SLOAN – Vada Paul, 2 months, St. Michael, beloved daughter of Robert P. IV “Bobby” and Brittany L. (Graffius) Sloan, passed December 12, 2020 at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. She was born September 22, 2020 in Johnstown. Survived by parents; big sisters, Nora L. and Jovie A. Sloan; maternal grandparents, Patricia Villa and her companion, Jake LaPorte; and Jason and...
Louise C. Bodenschatz
Dec 9, 2020
BODENSCHATZ – Louise C., 95, New Germany, died December 9, 2020. Born December 12, 1924, in Summerhill, daughter of Louis M. and Mary G. (Wirfel) Weinzierl. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Raymond C. Bodenschatz, who died November 12, 1997; infant sister; sister, Mildred Weinzierl; and brothers, Leonard and Gerald Weinzierl. Survived by daughters, Margaret Wilson (John), New Germany; Karen...
Thelma M. Robinson
Dec 8, 2020
ROBINSON – Thelma M. (Noon), South Fork, age 77, died December 8, 2020 at Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center in Windber. Born September 17, 1943 in Sidman, the daughter of James M. and Sannie T. (Oswalt) Noon. Preceded in death by parents; brother-in-law, James Martin; and sister-in-law, Carole Nocek. Survived by loving and devoted husband of 57 years, Paul, whom she...
Leo W. Spodnik
Dec 8, 2020
SPODNIK – Leo W., 87, Ebensburg, formerly of South Fork, died December 8, 2020 at Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg. Born May 1, 1933, in Benscreek, son of Michael and Anna (Jefko) Spodnik. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Helen Gervinski and Margaret Jereb; and brothers, Michael and James. Survived by wife, Margaret (Sikora) Spodnik, Ebensburg, brother, John, Westfield Center, Ohio;...
Kristy Lynn Oswalt
Dec 7, 2020
OSWALT – Kristy Lynn, 35, Summerhill, passed away December 7, 2020 at home. Born February 14, 1985 in Johnstown. Preceded in death by mother, Jane A. (Plummer) Oswalt, who died June 17, 2011. Survived by father, Kenneth J. Oswalt Sr., and his friend, Peggy Sees; brother, Kenneth J. Oswalt Jr.; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Kristy especially enjoyed gardening...
Betty M. Lester
Dec 7, 2020
LESTER – Bertha M., “Betty,” 84, South Fork, went to be with the Lord December 7, 2020, at Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg. Born November 12, 1936, in South Fork, daughter of John Roscoe and Stella G. (Varner) Gramling. Preceded in death by parents; infant sister, Lois; sister, Shirley Myers; and brothers, John and Raymond. Survived by loving husband of 66...
Kyle Joseph Fleck
Dec 6, 2020
FLECK – Kyle Joseph, 31, Wilkes-Barre, formerly of St. Michael, died December 6, 2020. Born August 21, 1989, in Johnstown, son of James A. and Theresa L. (Bertolino) Fleck. Preceded in death by beloved mother; and paternal grandparents, Harold and Inda (Cummings) Fleck. Survived by father, St. Michael; sister, Sarah L. Fleck, wife of Patrick S. Hayes, Paso Robles, California;...
Rev. Esther Diamond
Dec 5, 2020
DIAMOND – Reverend Esther, 75, Altoona, formerly of Wilmore; went to be with the Lord December 5, 2020, surrounded by family at home . Born June 8, 1945 in State College; daughter of Joseph E. and Elizabeth (Johnson) Weaders. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Fredrick C. Diamond, who died June 10, 2020; granddaughter, Debbie Jean Lang; and sister, Josephine...
Agnes M. Alexander
Dec 4, 2020
ALEXANDER – Agnes M., 92, Mineral Point, went to be with her Lord, December 4, 2020 at Maple Winds Care Center. Born September 28, 1928, in Kittanning, daughter of Thomas and Helen (Kluk) Lynch. Preceded in death by parents; sons, John and Charles; infant grandson, Scott Brewer; sisters, Theresa and Bernadine; and brothers, Thomas, Robert, Richard, and Kenneth. Survived by...
Jim Reighard
Dec 4, 2020
REIGHARD – Foster James, “Jim” “Tiger,” 86, Sidman, died December 4, 2020 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born March 31, 1934, in South Fork, son of Lowman and Hannah R. (Oswalt) Reighard. Preceded in death by parents; infant brother, Arthur; sister, Maxine Bailey; and brothers, Raymond, Leonard, and Ernest “Deacon;” and brother-in-law, Charles Bailey. Survived by loving wife of 53 years,...
Mary Catherine Graham
Dec 3, 2020
GRAHAM – Mary Catherine (née Wachs), Salix, 90, went to be with the Lord December 3, 2020 at Maple Winds Care Center. Born January 23, 1930, in East Wheatfield Township, Indiana County; daughter of Frank J. and Melda (Ryver) Wachs. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Glenn W. Graham, who died October 22, 1990; daughter, Kathleen R. Mohl; son, William;...
Flossie C. Plows
Dec 1, 2020
PLOWS – Flossie C., 78, South Fork, went to be with the Lord December 1, 2020 at home. Born September 28, 1942 in Beaverdale, daughter of Flossie C. (Mock) Crum-Burkett and Francis Burkett Sr. Preceded in death by parents; beloved husband, Charles P. Plows, who died July 27, 1991; infant brother, David Ray; sister, Mary Wachter; brothers, Francis A. Jr....
Mary Rygel
Nov 30, 2020
RYGEL – Mary, 88, Johnstown, Pa. died November 30, 2020. Born February 14, 1932 in Acme, Pa. daughter of the late John (1969) and Anna (Hardish) Buriak (1949). Preceded in death by parents; two brothers; infant daughter, Debra Ann (1953); husband, Mike (1980); son, Michael (1986); and daughter, Annette Tkach (1999). Survived by loving son, Andrew and his wife Teresa;...
Agnes J. Noon
Nov 28, 2020
NOON – Agnes J., 95, South Fork (Adams Township), passed away November 28, 2020, at C.S.S. Medical Center at Windber. Born September 28, 1925, in Fifficktown, eldest and last surviving child of Matthew S. Sr. and Susan (Cashmire) Petrunak. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Harry S. Noon, who died December 9, 1985; brothers, Paul (Helen Louise), George (Frances), Matthew...
Dolores M. "Toots" Martin
Nov 28, 2020
MARTIN – Dolores M., “Toots,” 90, Autumn View, formerly of South Fork, died November 28, 2020 at Windber Hospital. Born August 16, 1930, in Lilly, daughter of Charles and Mary Ann (Lego) Shandor. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Angelo M. Martin, who died December 17, 1990; daughter-in-law, Sue Martin; sister, Marcella Diehl; and brothers, Charles and James Shandor. Survived...
Gregory S. Hershberger Sr.
Nov 27, 2020
HERSHBERGER – Gregory S. Sr., 63, Belsano, formerly of Mount Hope; passed away November 27, 2020 at Cambria Care Center. Born May 30, 1957 in Johnstown, son of the late Jay L. and Hannah J. (Holdsworth) Hershberger. Survived by sons, Gregory S. Jr., married to Nicole (Porch), Belsano; and Jay L, married to Christy (Shaffer), Salix; daughter, Rebecca, wife of...
Edith M. Ruffing
Nov 21, 2020
RUFFING – Edith Marie, 75, Portage, went to be with the Lord November 21, 2020 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. Preceded in death by parents, Richard S. and Pauline L. (Bertram) Moel; beloved husband, Lester J. Ruffing, who died November 14, 2020; sister, Nancy Smith; and brother, Richard “Dicky” Moel. Survived by daughters, Annette, married to John Maness, Wickliffe, Ohio;...
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