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David L. Allison

David L. Allison

Nov 20, 2019

ALLISON – David Lewis, 71, Davidsville, died November 20, 2019, at Windber Hospice, surrounded by loving family. Born January 13, 1948, in Johnstown, son of Lewis H. and Harriet G. (Rodkey) Allison. Preceded in death by parents; father and mother-in-law, W. Earl and Dorothy (Swartzentruver) Wadsworth; sister-in-law, Diane (Wingard) Allison; and nephew, Michael W. Wadsworth, who died November 18, 2019....

Michael William Wadsworth

Michael William Wadsworth

Nov 18, 2019

WADSWORTH – Michael William, 38, Sidman, died November 18, 2019, at home surrounded by loving family and friends following a long and courageous battle with brain cancer. Born December 9, 1980, in Johnstown, son of William E. and Judy M. (Wirick) Wadsworth, Jr. Preceded in death by paternal grandparents, William “Earl” and Dorothy (Swartzentruver) Wadsworth, and maternal grandparents, William J....

Edith L. Hoffman

Edith L. Hoffman

Nov 9, 2019

HOFFMAN – Edith L., 85, St. Michael, went to be with the Lord, November 9, 2019, at Richland Healthcare. Born May 17, 1934, in Lloydell, daughter of Moses J. and Bertha (Knepper) Boyle. Preceded in death by parents; husband, William J. Hoffman, who died February 3, 2002; daughter, Patricia Drobnick; sisters, Sarah Lewis, Lottie Farley, Clara Mays, Ada Broad, Mary...

Ann Elaine Oaks

Ann Elaine Oaks

Nov 9, 2019

OAKS – Ann Elaine, 80, Ehrenfeld, died November 9, 2019, at home surrounded by loving family. Born July 20, 1939, in South Fork, daughter of Michael J. and Ann (Busch) Murphy. Preceded in death by parents; son, Randy Lynn Oaks; and sister, Mary Catherine Johnson. Survived by children, Lawrence, married to Terri (Wadsworth), Summerhill; Thomas, married to Tammy (Moss), South...

Peter M. Drobnak

Peter M. Drobnak

Nov 9, 2019

DROBNAK – Peter Michael, “Pete the Pilot,” 69, New Germany/Salix, died November 9, 2019, at home. Born April 26, 1950, in Johnstown, son of the late Peter Jr. and Veronica E. (Ondesko) Drobnak. Survived by wife of 43 years, Dianne L. (Sikorski) Drobnak, whom he married December 27, 1975; sister, Joanne Drobnak, Johnstown; niece, Monique Drobnak, Springhill, Florida; and great-nephew,...

Clyde E. Werfel

Clyde E. Werfel

Oct 31, 2019

WERFEL – Clyde E., 83, Summerhill, passed away October 31, 2019, at Cambria Care Center. Born March 11, 1936, in Summerhill, son of Edward Leo and Regina Mary (Bodenschatz) Werfel. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Violet Templeton and Irene Timura; and brothers, Walter L., Gerald E., and Charles L. Werfel. Survived by siblings, Mary Jane, wife of Walter Knisel,...

Delores J. Killinger

Delores J. Killinger

Oct 26, 2019

KILLINGER – Delores J., 84, South Fork, died October 26, 2019, at home. Born February 18, 1935, in Johnstown, daughter of James and Bertha (George) Horrell. Preceded in death by parents; beloved husband, Walter R. “Tim” Killinger, who died November 18, 1993; sister, Verna Catania; and brother, James. Survived by children, Karen, wife of Francis “Dan” Yatsky, South Fork; William...

Theressa C. Stravinsky

Theressa C. Stravinsky

Oct 24, 2019

STRAVINSKY – Theressa C., 93, St. Michael, died October 24, 2019, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born January 13, 1926, in Beaverdale, daughter of Frank and Catherine (Parks) Amis. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Frank Stravinsky, who died July 9, 1994; granddaughter, Kimberly Nalepa; and sister, Agnes M. Heverly. Loving mother of Patricia M, wife of Richard Thomas, Bowie,...

Pauline Valko

Pauline Valko

Oct 22, 2019

VALKO – Pauline, 102, Sidman, formerly of Dunlo, died October 22, 2019, at Forest Hills Personal Care Home. Born February 13, 1917, in Sauderton (Adams Township), daughter of Michael and Anna (Lucas) Valko. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, John, Michael, Andrew, Joseph, Steve, George, Peter, and William; and sisters, Mary Jenkins, Helen Kudrick, and Anna Mihalick. Survived by sister,...

Joseph Kostyk

Joseph Kostyk

Oct 22, 2019

KOSTYK – Joseph, 86, St. Michael, died October 22, 2019, at home surrounded by loving family. Born January 2, 1933, in Johnstown, son of Anthony and Mary (Sawka) Kostyk. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Walter, John Sr. and Steve; and sisters, Ann Beltz, Kay Humbert, and Rose Mowry. Survived by loving wife of 60 years, Connie R. (Huff) Kostyk,...

Marcia Kathryn (Glass) Daniel

Marcia Kathryn (Glass) Daniel

Oct 19, 2019

DANIEL - Marcia Kathryn (Glass), 78, Liberty, NY; formerly of Mineral Point/New Germany, PA and Massillon, OH. died October 19, 2019, born February 14, 1941 in East Freedom, PA, daughter of David Henry and Martha Marcella (Shaw) Glass. Preceded in death by parents; first husband, James S. Ewicka; second husband, Melvon L. Webler Jr.; third husband, Henry James Daniel; and...

Evelyn "Joyce" Lewis

Evelyn "Joyce" Lewis

Oct 15, 2019

LEWIS - Evelyn "Joyce" (Hutzel), born November 21, 1934, in South Fork, Pa. She was the daughter of the late Curtis Glenn Hutzel and Edna Madelyn Hutzel. She went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 15, 2019, from Kennestone Hospital in Kennesaw, Ga., surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by her husband of 60...

Barbara J. Ray

Barbara J. Ray

Oct 10, 2019

RAY – Barbara J. (Schrift), 77, Windber, Pennsylvania, formerly of South Fork, Pennsylvania; passed away October 10, 2019. Born April 27, 1942, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania; daughter of the late Walter T. and Dorothy M. (Simmons) Schrift. Survived by brother, Walter Thomas, married to Diane (Kowalski), Birmingham, Michigan; cherished nieces, Stephanie Anne, wife of John P. Fletcher, San Bernardino, California; and...

John F. "Jack" Heinlein

John F. "Jack" Heinlein

Oct 7, 2019

HEINLEIN – John F. “Jack,” 83, New Germany, died October 7, 2019, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born March 26, 1936, in Johnstown, son of Leo A. and Josephine (Kessler) Heinlein. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Mary Grace Roberts; and brothers, Theodore and James L. “Heinie” Heinlein. Survived by loving wife of 62 years, Grace V. (Long) Heinlein, whom...

Betty I. Krisko

Betty I. Krisko

Oct 1, 2019

KRISKO – Betty I., 90, Manchester, Pennsylvania; formerly of Mount Hope, died October 1, 2019, at home. Born October 5, 1928, in Johnstown, daughter of Oscar and Arvilla (Plunk) Long. Preceded in death by parents; husband, George Krisko, who died November 5, 2000; infant daughter; brother, Oscar “Bud” Long; and half-brother, John Dixon. Survived by sons, Barry G., married to...

Devon W. "Cotton" Mathieson

Devon W. "Cotton" Mathieson

Sep 27, 2019

MATHIESON – Devon W. “Cotton,” 85, Summerhill, died September 27, 2019, at home. Born March 16, 1934, in Ehrenfeld, last surviving child of Wallace “Amos” and Esther (Varner) Mathieson. Preceded in death by parents, beloved wife, Dolores Y. (Hudak) Mathieson, who died October 5, 2010; grandson, Dennis Aaron Mathieson; sisters, Melverta M. “Bert” Stanley; and brothers, Wallace and Mearl. Survived...

Pat Hillegas

Pat Hillegas

Sep 20, 2019

HILLEGAS - Philip D., “Pat,” 85, South Fork, died peacefully September 20, 2019, at Forest Hills Personal Care Home. Born November 21, 1933, in South Fork, son of George F. and Catherine (Stiffler) Hillegas. Preceded in death by parents; beloved wife, Joanne M. (Penatzer) Hillegas, who died August 31, 1990; granddaughter, Sara Hillegas; sisters, Pauline J. Wingard, Lois Belanto, and...

Jeffrey W. Myers

Jeffrey W. Myers

Sep 15, 2019

MYERS – Jeffrey W., 73, Mount Hope, passed away peacefully at home. Born November 10, 1945, in Pittsburgh, son of the late Fern L. (Myers) Zivkovich. Survived by loving wife of 49 years, Bonnie (Balko) Myers, whom he married July 18, 1970; daughter, Heather, wife of John Shaffer, Elton; and son Ryan, married to Julie (Keith), Lakemont; cherished grandchildren, Austin...

John P. Puchko

John P. Puchko

Sep 11, 2019

PUCHKO – John P. 87, Richland, formerly of Crafton; died September 11, 2019, at Richland Woods. Born February 9, 1932, in South Fork, son of Stephen Sr. and Susan (Hamas) Puchko. Preceded in death by parents; beloved wife, Jean S. (Rusczyk) Puchko, who died January 19, 2016; infant sister, Eileen Puchko; sisters, Dorothy Thomas, Mary Connelly, and Gloria Hull; and...

LaVonne R. Klein

LaVonne R. Klein

Aug 31, 2019

KLEIN – LaVonne R., 72, Mount Hope, went to be with the Lord August 31, 2019, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born March 5, 1947, in Lakeland, Minnesota; daughter of Albert J. and Carol D. (Mack) Thron. Preceded in death by parents; daughter, Mary Ann Mazzarese; son, Norman E. Klein; granddaughter, Courtney; and daughter-in-law, Kimberly (Grindstaff) Klein. Survived by loving...

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