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Melvin R. Giles
Sep 21, 2020
GILES – Melvin Russell, 90, Sidman, passed away at home on September 21, 2020. Born April 4, 1930 in South Fork, son of George S. and Elizabeth A. (Pitchford) Giles. Preceded in death by parents; siblings, George Jr., Flora, and Mildred. Survived by his loving wife Betty; children, Timothy (Elizabeth) Giles; Kimberly (James) Lashinsky; Melodi (Ronald) Madison; Rebecca (James) Ross;...
John "Jim" Fabo
Sep 7, 2020
FABO – John James “Jim,” 89, Mineral Point, died September 7, 2020, at Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg. Born July 31, 1931, in Johnstown, son of John C. and Mary Agnes (Balazik) Fabo. Preceded in death by parents; son-in-law, John Alexander; brothers, Charles and Robert; and sisters, Mary Jane Kozich and Charlotte Croyle. Survived by children, Beth Fabo, Indiana; Tony Fabo,...
Roger Hebden
Sep 5, 2020
HEBDEN – Roger, 59, Nashville, Tennessee; formerly of Mineral Point, died September 5, 2020 at St. Thomas Midtown Hospital, Nashville. Born April 8, 1961, in Philipsburg, son of Thomas and Violet (Hamilton) Hebden. Preceded in death by parents; and infant brother, Ricky Hugh Hebden. Survived by daughter, Rose Marie Smith; sister, Violet, widow of Robert Jarvie, Mineral Point; brothers, Thomas,...
Henry B. Glass
Sep 3, 2020
GLASS - Henry B., 82, Salix, formerly of Mineral Point/New Germany, died September 3, 2020, at home, after a brief battle with esophageal cancer. Born March 15,1938 in East Freedom, son of David Henry and Martha Marcella (Shaw) Glass. Preceded in death by parents, brother, David Bernard Glass; and sister, Marcia Daniel. Survived by ex-wife Edna “Bink” (Eckenrode); daughter, Theresa...
Dolly M. Smick
Aug 26, 2020
SMICK – Dolly M., 89, Portage, went to be with the Lord August 26, 2020, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born July 29, 1931, in South Fork, daughter of Joseph and Anna (Trimbath) Sargo. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Andrew Smick, who died May 26, 1996; sisters, Eleanor Harpster, Lorna Brummert, Betty Kroskie, Violet Orkis, and Shirley DeMatteis; and...
Mary Joann Davis
Aug 23, 2020
DAVIS – Mary Joann, 82, Summerhill, died August 23, 2020, at home, surrounded by loving family. Born November 13, 1937, in Summerhill, daughter of Joseph Jarvie and Anna Romaine (Hampson) Jarvie-Keeney. Preceded in death by parents; and brothers, Thomas and James R. “Bob” Jarvie. Survived by children Diane, wife of Joseph Poborsky, Sidman; Cynthia, wife of David Sanders, Summerhill; Richard...
Charlotte Ann Brewer
Aug 8, 2020
BREWER – Charlotte Ann, 101, State College, formerly of South Fork, died August 8, 2020. Born February 22, 1919, in South Fork, daughter of Walter E. and Mary B. (Brosch) Brewer. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Freda M. Lees; and brothers, Titus L., Marlin, Thomas, Gilbert, and Emerson S. Brewer. Survived by brother, John Franklin Brewer, State College; sister-in-law,...
Sandra E. Hoyer
Aug 4, 2020
HOYER – Sandra E., 76, Sidman, died August 4, 2020 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born June 22, 1944 in Sidman, daughter of Andy and Norma (Gerlisky) Selepak. Preceded in death by parents; son, Ronald W. Hoyer Jr., who died December 2, 1982; in-laws, Leo and Hazel (Miller) Hoyer; sister, Barbara Sedlemeyer; and brothers-in-law, Wally Stupi and Jack Gearity. Survived...
Leonard L. Bentkowski
Aug 2, 2020
BENTKOWSKI, Leonard “Lenny” L., 73, Willoughby, Ohio; went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Sunday, August 2, 2020. Born September 29, 1946 in South Fork. Preceded in death by mother, Lotti Bentkowski; wife, Agnes “Aggie” Bentkowski; son, Scott Bentkowski; and stepson, John Spaid Jr. Survived by daughter, Kimberly (A.J.) Williams; stepchildren, Victoria (John) Koval; and Christopher (Jan) Spaid;...
Ann Kohart
Jul 27, 2020
KOHART – Ann, 99, Cresson, formerly of South Fork, died July 27, 2020, at John Paul II Manor. Born March 11, 1921, in South Fork, daughter of Stephen and Margaret (Colbaugh) Yurochko. Preceded in death by parents, husband, Nicholas G. Kohart (Kuharich) Sr., who died July 22, 2012; granddaughter, Jacqueline M. Long; sister, Margaret Balcer; and brothers, John, Thomas, Edward,...
Kathleen R. Grattan
Jul 26, 2020
GRATTAN - Kathleen R. “Kay,” 95, Richland Woods, formerly of South Fork; died July 26, 2020, at Meyersdale Medical Center. Born July 2, 1925, in South Fork, daughter of Leo H. and Annie (Haberl) McClarren. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Vincent E. Grattan, who died January 20, 2010; sisters, Mary Louise and Dorothy M. McClarren; and brother, James P....
Agnes G. Plummer
Jul 25, 2020
PLUMMER - Agnes G., 89, Portage, formerly of Salix; died July 25, 2020, at Maple Winds Care Center. Born November 3, 1930 in Sidman, daughter of Oliver W. and Cecilia A. (Cramer) Plummer. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Regina Otten, and Ida Mae Plummer; and brothers, Raymond, George H., Donald, Joseph Leo, and John T. Plummer. Survived by sisters,...
Anna Podrebarac
Jul 20, 2020
PODREBARAC – Anna, 87, Dunlo, died July 20, 2020, at home surrounded by beloved family. Born September 25, 1932, in St. Michael, daughter of John and Mary (Motel) Brindak. Preceded in death by parents, and sister, Mary Secriskey. Survived by loving husband of 51 years, Robert J. Podrebarac, Dunlo; daughter, Carol Podrebarac, at home; in-laws, Alice Podrebarac, Dunlo; and Ronald...
Elaine McIntyre
Jul 17, 2020
McINTYRE – Elaine, “Mack,” 78, Belmont; died July 17, 2020, at home. Born January 8, 1942, in South Fork, daughter of Agnes McIntyre. Preceded in death by mother, and brother-in-law, William C. Kline. Survived by sister, Pauline Kline, Portage, niece, Michele Kline, Belmont; and great nephew, Matthew Mims, Belmont; both with whom she resided; numerous other beloved nieces and nephews;...
Steven D. Boychuck
Jul 14, 2020
BOYCHUCK – Steven D., 60, St. Michael, died July 14, 2020, at Rose of Sharon Home. Born June 24, 1960, in Americus, Georgia; son of Alex Sr. and Alma Mae (Hagens) Boychuck. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Alex Jr.; niece, Danille Saunders; and brother-in-law, Terry Smith. Survived by sister, Sherri Smith, Ebensburg; nephews, Josiah, Travis, and James; nieces, Linda,...
Patricia Anne Wonders
Jul 14, 2020
WONDERS – Patricia Anne, 56, Richland, died July 14, 2020, at home. Born January 6, 1964, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Ralph and Eleanor L. (Hutzell) Gerber. Survived by husband, Raymond D. Wonders, Richland; children, Ben Sandford, married to Richelle (Miller), Williamsport; Christopher, married to Aimee (Kaufman), Richland; Ashley Wonders, at home; and Ray, married to April; Windber; four...
Thomas R. Theys
Jul 14, 2020
THEYS – Thomas R., "Tommy," 78, formerly of Johnstown, died July 14, 2020, at Maple Winds Care Center, Portage. Born July 22, 1941, in South Fork, son of Elmer J. and Mary Beatrice (McCloskey) Theys. Preceded in death by parents; stepmother, Ethel F. (Thomas) Theys; daughter, Wendy Martino; sisters, Johann Yowell and Rosie Ropecka; and brothers, Elmer Theys Jr., and...
Stella A. Pinkas
Jul 10, 2020
PINKAS – Stella A., 90, St. Michael, died July 10, 2020, at Arbutus Park Manor, Johnstown. Born October 4, 1929, in Portage, the last surviving child of Samuel and Edna (Wal) Selencavage. Preceded in death by parents, beloved husband, Stanley J. Pinkas, who died July 20, 2014; daughter-in-law, Karen (Schrum) Pinkas; sisters, Frances Cordek and Mary Selencavage; and brothers, John,...
Dorothy L. Long
Jul 8, 2020
LONG – Dorothy L., 94, Summerhill, passed away peacefully July 8, 2020, at home with loving family by her side. Born August 31, 1925, in Johnstown, daughter of Harry and Mary E. (Glonchak) Turner. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Joseph R. Long, who died June 19, 1998; and infant grandson, Stacy Smith. Survived by children, Joann I., wife of...
Thomas R. Cauffiel
Jun 24, 2020
CAUFFIEL - Thomas Raymond, 66, Johnstown, died June 24, 2020 at Cambria Care Center. Born February 22, 1954, in Cleveland, Ohio, son of the late Joseph Cauffiel and Rowena Mae (Jenkins) Cauffiel-Bungard. Survived by sons, Rick Strushensky, Johnstown; Brian Thomas and companion, Rachelle Hare, Johnstown; and Joseph James Cauffiel, Windber; grandchildren, Delaney, Ian, Makayla and Chloe Strushensky; and Braiden Allan...
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