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James J. Hannakan
Jan 31, 2020
HANNAKAN – James J., 76, Portage, died January 31, 2020, at Brookside Manor, Portage. Born February 3, 1943, in Johnstown, son of the late Joseph M. and Elizabeth M. (Bozich) Hannakan. Survived by daughter, Tiffany M., wife of Ryan Lytle, Summerhill; granddaughter, Katie; and sister, Deborah A., wife of Barry Horner, Crawfordville, Florida. Jim was a graduate of Richland High...
Marian T. Madison
Jan 24, 2020
MADISON – Marian Theresa (Shrift), 89, Summerhill, died January 24, 2020, at Conemaugh Hospital. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt who loved spending time with her family and beloved dog of 17 years, Mimi. Born June 10, 1930, in New Germany, daughter of Peter and Stella (McCormick) Shrift. Preceded in death by parents; loving husband of...
Merna F. Smay
Jan 20, 2020
SMAY - Merna Fay, 98, formerly of St. Michael, left this world January 20, 2020, to meet her Lord and Savior. Born August 4, 1921, in Salix, daughter of George and Catherine Civilla (Knavel) Wingard. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Curtis Doyle Smay, who died January 31, 2001; three-month-old daughter, Rhonda Ardean; brothers, Charles, Clifford, Algie, Guy, and Ivan;...
Edward Ray Greer
Jan 18, 2020
GREER – Edward Ray, “Tweet,” “Birdman,” 74, Johnstown, formerly of South Fork, passed away at home, January 18, 2020, with loving family at his side. Born August 20, 1945, in South Fork, son of George E. and Mable A. (Fyock) Greer. Preceded in death by parents; and sister, Traila Graffius. Survived by loving wife, Linda L. (Spiker) Greer, Johnstown; daughters,...
Evelyn N. Motchenbaugh
Jan 14, 2020
MOTCHENBAUGH – Evelyn N., 85, New Germany, died January 14, 2020, at Laurelwood Care Center, Westmont. Born April 23, 1934, in New Germany, the last surviving child of Timothy and Matilda (Wirfel) Motchenbaugh. Preceded in death by her parents; infant sister, Jane Motchenbaugh; sisters, Elizabeth Schrift, Hilda Meier, Dorothy Wissinger, and Catherine “Kate” Motchenbaugh; and brothers, Paul, Bernard, and Hilary....
Marilyn L. "Sue" Hudson
Jan 14, 2020
HUDSON – Marilyn Louise “Sue” (Thomas), 80, Sidman, went to be with the Lord Tuesday January 14, 2020, at Windber Hospice. Born October 24, 1939, in Sidman, daughter of Donald F. and Sophia (Turk) Thomas. Preceded in death by parents; son, Robert James Hudson; sister, Betty J. (Thomas) Patterson; brother, John D. Thomas; and nephew, Ryan Jerome. Survived by husband...
Timothy J. Nagle
Jan 14, 2020
NAGLE - Timothy J., 63, Johnstown, formerly of Charleston, South Carolina; passed away at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, with his family at his side on January 14, 2020. Born April 8, 1956 in Johnstown, son of Joseph and Florence (Adams) Nagle. Preceded in death by partner, Stephen Slatton; father; sister, Lorene Wirfel; and brother-in-law, David Kebisek. Survived by mother, Johnstown;...
C. Dwaine Singer
Jan 10, 2020
SINGER – C. Dwaine (Deacon), 87, passed away January 10, 2020, in Bozeman, Montana. Born December 12, 1932, in Windber, Pennsylvania; son of Clarence and Margaret (Wingard) Singer. Preceded in death by parents; daughter, Lee Ann Singer; sister, Jeanne Folmer; and wife, Georgia G. Singer. Survived by son, Larry Singer, Bozeman, Montana; daughters, Patricia, wife of Keith Whaley, Wilmington, Delaware;...
Carrol R. Simala
Jan 10, 2020
SIMALA – Carrol R., 81, South Fork, died January 10, 2020, at CSS Medical Center at Windber. Born January 4, 1939, in Croyle Township, daughter of William and Clara (Price) George. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Thomas J. Simala, who died March 17, 2008; and brothers, William D., W. Dean, and Ronald J. George. Survived by daughter, Debra McCullough,...
Harry D. Hoffman
Jan 10, 2020
HOFFMAN – Harry D. “Gutch”, 82, St. Michael, died January 10, 2020, at Windber Hospice. Born April 16, 1937, in St. Michael, son of Dibert and Pauline (Dick) Hoffman. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Bill; and sister, Bernice Dusack. Survived by children, Harry (Krystal), Elton; Terry (Danielle), St. Michael; Adam (Karen), St. Michael; Laurie (Dean Geibel), Richland; and Cathy...
Susanna G. Mikula
Jan 8, 2020
MIKULA – Susanna G., 70, Johnstown, died January 8, 2020, at Richland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Born April 13, 1949, in Johnstown, daughter of Franklin II and Helen (Lee) Naylor. Preceded in death by parents; and brother Franklin Naylor III. Survived by husband, Lawrence S. “Larry” Mikula, whom she married November 3, 1991; daughter, Maryanne McCreary and son, Dwayne, both...
Dorothy A. Wirfel
Jan 3, 2020
WIRFEL – Dorothy A., 95, New Germany, died peacefully January 3, 2020, at home. Born October 27, 1924, in Ashville, daughter of Matthew and Dorothy (Wirtner) Conrad. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Norbert L. Wirfel, who died November 22, 1998; sisters, Marie McMullen, Ann Sutton, Rita Shaffer, Edith Hollen, Rose Beck, Helen Itle, and Olive Hollen; brothers, Clair, Joseph,...
Raymond J. Hocevar
Jan 2, 2020
HOCEVAR – Raymond J. 71, St. Michael, passed away at home, January 2, 2020. Born January 10, 1948, in Windber, son of Frank and Louise (Dremely) Hocevar. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Nancy L. Feeley and brother, Robert F. Hocevar. Survived by loving wife, Linda D. (Dibert) Hocevar; mother-in-law, Bertha (Boyle) Dibert, Beaverdale; and numerous relatives, friends and family....
William D. Bowen
Dec 22, 2019
BOWEN – William D., “Bill,” 85, South Fork, entered into eternal peace December 22, 2019, at Windber Hospice. Born February 13, 1934, in South Fork, son of Earl and Marion (Bray) Bowen. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Margaret “Marge” (Concel) Bowen, who died March 15, 2017; sister, Carole Yeager; and in-laws, Clair Yeager, Mary Kolarawski, Kathryn Rindo, Ann Bulvin,...
Evelyn J. Miller
Dec 16, 2019
MILLER – Evelyn J., “Chappie,” 82, Summerhill, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home, December 16, 2019. Born March 20, 1937, in Beaverdale, daughter of the Reverend J. H. and Leona (Plummer) Chappell. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Hershel “Gene” Miller, who died October 26, 1988; daughters, Susan Dennison and Cheryl Gore; grandsons, David J. III and Jesse H....
Christopher J. Hunter
Dec 13, 2019
HUNTER – Christopher J., 28, South Fork, died December 13, 2019, from a tragic auto accident. Born April 5, 1991, in Johnstown. Survived by parents, James J. and Cora (Ruddek) Hunter, South Fork; love of his life, Bobbi Jeffress; sisters, Angela Matthews, South Fork; and Amanda Hunter, Parkhill; nieces, Bella Hunter and Khloe Pearson; nephews, Jayden Gunby and William “Buddy”...
Paul B. Chulick
Dec 11, 2019
CHULICK – Paul B., 70, Salix, died December 11, 2019, at home. Born July 26, 1949, in Windber, son of Steve and Katherine (Bakale) Chulick. Preceded in death by parents; brother Steve; sister, Mary Jane Chulick; and nephew, Joey. Survived by son, Chad Chulick, South Fork; siblings, Robert (Fran), Ohio; Edward, Ohio; John (Gloria), Moxham; Helen Chulick, Nappa, California; Dorothy...
Edith Mapstone
Dec 11, 2019
MAPSTONE – Edith, 98, Sidman, formerly of South Fork; died December 11, 2019, at Forest Hills Personal Care Home. Born May 23, 1921, in Waterman, Indiana County; daughter of Peter and Mary (Albertelli) Pesci. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Charles H. Mapstone, who died January 10, 2003; and brothers, Adam and Joseph Pesci. Survived by sister, Caroline Moss, Ehrenfeld;...
Florence L. Smith
Nov 26, 2019
SMITH – Florence L., 85, St. Michael, went to be with the Lord November 26, 2019, at home. Born September 3, 1934, in South Fork, daughter of Matthew S. Sr. and Susan (Cashmire) Petrunak. Preceded in death by parents; beloved husband, Charles R. “Smitty” Smith, who died September 23, 2018; son, Wayne; and brothers, George, Paul Sr., Jacob, and Matthew...
Charles E. Edwards
Nov 24, 2019
78, Portage, died November 24, 2019, at home. Born July 14, 1941, in South Fork, at the top of the hill in Bealtown; son of Ray Sr. and Dorothy (Peterson) Edwards. Preceded in death by parents; and brother, William. Survived by loving wife, Ruth Ann (Smerk) Edwards; son, Scott, married to Sharon (Slebodnick); granddaughter, Amanda Edwards, all of Portage; grandson,...
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