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Glenda Jean Long
Aug 30, 2019
LONG-FRESCH – Glenda Jean (Reese), 80, Summerhill, went to be with her Lord August 30, 2019, at Richland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Born June 28, 1939, in South Fork. Preceded in death by mother, Beatrice “Beatie” (Reese); step-father, Corneilous “C.S.” "Neil" Gochnour; grandparents, Georgehener (Tomes) and John Reese; first husband, Franklin W. Fresch, who died September 10, 1978; second husband,...
Kenneth C. Mock
Aug 25, 2019
MOCK – Kenneth C., 82, Krayn, died August 25, 2019. Born May 12, 1937, in Salix, son of the late George E. and Verna L. (Probert) Mock. Survived by sister, Ruth Ann, wife of Vincent Yochimowitz, Mohnton, Pennsylvania; and special cousin, Rose Fleegle. Ken was a member of Salix Bethel United Methodist Church. He was a United States Marine Corps...
Marlene E. Beyer
Aug 23, 2019
BEYER – Marlene E., 88, Sidman, died August 23, 2019, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born December 25, 1930, in South Fork, daughter of Forrest J. and Lillian R. (Cupples) Croyle. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Richard O. Beyer, who died December 1, 2013; son, Jody L. Beyer, infant son, Leroy J. Beyer; and brother, the Reverend Rodney J....
Catherine M. "Kate" Motchenbaugh
Aug 19, 2019
MOTCHENBAUGH – Catherine M. “Kate”, 93, formerly of New Germany, died August 19, 2019, at Laurelwood Care Center, Westmont. Born November 25, 1925, in New Germany, daughter of Timothy and Matilda (Wirfel) Motchenbaugh. Preceded in death by her parents; infant sister, Jane Motchenbaugh; sisters, Elizabeth Schrift, Hilda Meier and Dorothy Wissinger; and brothers, Paul, Bernard and Hilary. Survived by sister,...
Clair C. Long
Aug 11, 2019
LONG - Clair Celestine, 93, Summerhill, passed away August 11, 2019, at The Caring Place, Franklin, Pennsylvania. Born September 27, 1925, in New Germany, son of the late Albert and Clara (Weinzierl) Long. Preceded in death by parents; first wife, Pauline (Machnik) Long, who died August 27, 1984; infant son, Paul; brothers, Kenneth and wife Jean (Fresh), Raymond and wife...
Alexander R. Richardson
Aug 9, 2019
RICHARDSON – Alexander R., “Tuba,” 24, Mount Hope (South Fork), died August 9, 2019. Born October 15, 1994, in Fallbrook, California. Preceded in death by grandfather, Doran Richardson; and step-grandmother, Dorothy (Petroff) Lingenfelter. Survived by mother, Angela (Josephson), wife of Chris Lingenfelter, Mount Hope; father, Daryl Richardson, married to Tracy (Szemes), Parker, Colorado; siblings, Lily Lingenfelter, Mount Hope; Maddie Mae...
Don Wade Penrod
Aug 2, 2019
PENROD – Don Wade, 77, Mount Hope (South Fork); and the Villages, Florida, went to be with the Lord, August 2, 2019, surrounded by loving family. Born May 20, 1942, in South Fork, son of Wade G. and Dola N. (Jennings) Penrod. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Jay L. and Regis D. Penrod; and mother-in-law, Ruth M. (Josephson) Binaut....
Dorothy L. Rosemas
Jul 31, 2019
ROSEMAS – Dorothy L., 88, Richland, formerly of South Fork, went to be with the Lord, July 31, 2019. Born February 14, 1931, in Johnstown, daughter of Paul C. and Agnes M. (Schmidt) Ofsanko. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Leo M. Rosemas, who died July 22, 2010; infant daughter, Leah Michelle; infant son, Robert; and brother Paul L. Ofsanko....
Diana Lynn Bender
Jul 22, 2019
BENDER – Diana Lynn, 58, Altoona, formerly of Portage; passed away unexpectedly July 22, 2019, at UPMC Altoona. Born November 21, 1960, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Mirrel and Rita (George) Plummer. Survived by loving husband of 17 years, David Bender, whom she married September 15, 2001; daughters, Danielle Abbotts, engaged to Jim Hardison; Margaret “Tink,” wife of Bill...
Catherine A. Weyandt
Jul 21, 2019
WEYANDT – Catherine A., 86, Mount Hope (South Fork), went to be with the Lord, July 21, 2019, at Cambria Care Center. Born March 8, 1933, in Johnstown, the last surviving child of James F. and Bertha (Adams) McMahon. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Gerald W. Weyandt Sr., who died November 8, 1997; sisters, Rose Grove, June Wills, and...
Jay C. Swartzentruver
Jul 19, 2019
SWARTZENTRUVER – Jay C., "Butch," 78, Ebensburg, formerly of South Fork, died July 19, 2019, at home. Born August 21, 1940, in South Fork, son of Chester and Rosella (Davis) Swartzentruver. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, James “Jerry,” Juan "Stevie," Joseph “Jody,” John “Ace,” and Joel “Bucky,’ sisters, Judy Swartzentruver, Belva “Joan” Monroe, June Turchak, Jane Webb, and Sarah...
Margaret E. Rhoads
Jul 19, 2019
RHOADS – Margaret E., 95, Portage, formerly of St. Michael, went to be with the Lord, July 19, 2019, at home. Born November 5, 1923, in South Fork, daughter of Jacob C. and Anna V. (Emeigh) Bailey. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Vearl D. Rhoads, who died February 16, 1996; sisters, Sarah Smay, Marie Rigel, and Ruby Costlow; brothers,...
Daniel Don Podrasky
Jul 18, 2019
PODRASKY – Daniel Don, 80, Summerhill, died July 18, 2019, at Memorial Medical Center. Born July 26, 1938, in Cassandra, son of John Sr. and Dorothy (Sabol) Podrasky. Preceded in death by parents; infant sister, Anne; and brothers, John “Kid” Jr., Andrew, Frank, and Edward. Survived by loving wife of 55 years, Catherine I. (Duffy) Podrasky, whom he married, May...
Charles E. Naugle Jr.
Jul 11, 2019
NAUGLE – Charles E., Jr. “Chuck” “Sonny”, Ragers Hill Road, South Fork, died July 11, 2019, at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital. Born March 22, 1928, in Johnstown, son, of Charles E., Sr. and Theresa M. (Jacobs) Naugle. Preceded in death by parents; loving wife, Theresa Agnes (Haney) Naugle, who died March 11, 2013; son, Charles E. Naugle, III; grandson, Anthony Kimmel;...
Alice M. McGinty
Jul 10, 2019
McGINTY – Alice M., 89, St. Michael, died July 10, 2019, at Rose of Sharon, St. Michael. Born July 18, 1929, in Croyle Township, daughter of George and Thelma G. (Costlow) Huff. Preceded in death by parents; and husband, Joseph P. “Irishman” McGinty, who died March 17, 2010; brothers, George Jr., and Kenneth; and sister, Sarah Kostan. Survived by son,...
Anne DeLellis Dimond
Jul 1, 2019
DIMOND - Anne DeLellis, 70, McKeesport, formerly of Windber, died July 1, 2019, at Jefferson Hospital in Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania. Miss Dimond is survived by her sister, Patricia Marie Dimond, of McKeesport, Pennsylvania; brother, Donald C. Dimond II and his wife Kitty of Double Springs, Alabama; nephews, Donald "DJ" Dimond III and his wife Loni of Addison, Alabama, Kenneth Dimond...
Dorothy M. Gilpatrick
Jul 1, 2019
GILPATRICK – Dorothy M., 88, South Fork, went to be with the Lord July 1, 2019, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born August 24, 1930, in Cairnbrook, last surviving child of James W. and Catherine (Wolfe) Molton. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Dale Gilpatrick, who died May 25, 2007; son, Daryl Gilpatrick; sister, Margaret Stiffler; and brothers, Harry, Wilbur,...
Earl "Sam" Wadsworth
Jun 27, 2019
WADSWORTH – Earl R., “Sam,””Jingles,” 76, Richland, formerly of South Fork, died June 27, 2019; at home. Born April 21, 1943, in South Fork, son of Herbert B. and Evelyn L. (Bassett) Wadsworth. Preceded in death by parents; and beloved daughter, Kira K. Baumgardner. Survived by loving wife of 54 years, Joan M. (Robinson) Wadsworth, whom he married September 11,...
Peter Raymond Skoner
Jun 25, 2019
SKONER – Peter Raymond “Homer,” 93, passed away peacefully in his home in Dunlo, PA on June 25, 2019. Born July 13, 1925 in Dunlo. Preceded in death by parents Evan and Della (Kranjcec) Skoner; brothers Evan (Victoria Grimski), Louis (Mary Kovalich Soltis), Joseph “Ken,” and Daniel (Alice Zanchy); and sisters Rose and Dr. Martha “Babe.” Survived by loving wife...
Christine M. Bodenschatz
Jun 22, 2019
BODENSCHATZ – Christine M., 63, New Germany, died June 22, 2019, at home. Born July 16, 1955, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Cletus and La Verne (Lenz) Smith. Survived by loving husband of 43 years, Gary L. Bodenschatz, whom she married September 13, 1975; children, Steven, married to Rene (Davenport), Lancaster; Erin, wife of Scott Becquet, Ebensburg; Greg, married...
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