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Rosemary A. Lulos

Rosemary A. Lulos

May 10, 2019

LULOS - Rosemary (neé Stiffler) A., 66 of Johnstown, passed away May 10, 2019 at Good Samaritan. She was born on Flag Day in 1952 in Johnstown. Preceded in death by father Jess Willard Stiffler, sister, Barbara (neé Stiffler) Wadsworth; brother, James Stiffler (Vicki). Survived by mother, Agnes (neé Costlow) Stiffler; husband, George Lulos; son, Jason Lulos; daughter, Jes (neé...

Rose Marie Myers

Rose Marie Myers

May 3, 2019

MYERS – Rose Marie, 93, St. Michael, died May 3, 2019, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born October 29, 1925, in St. Michael, daughter of Michael and Elizabeth (Roeder) Progar. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Raymond E. Myers, who died July 24, 2003; grandson, Matthew Myers; sister, Elizabeth Osman; and brothers, Paul, Henry, Andrew, Edward, William, Michael and Louis....

Donald Moss

Donald Moss

May 3, 2019

MOSS – Donald, 82, Mayfield Heights, Ohio, died May 3, 2019. Born September 15, 1936, in Dunlo, son of Charles and Nellie (Nicol) Moss. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Helen (Hughes) Moss, who died May 15, 2007; brothers, Robert, James, Arthur, Charles, Samuel and John; and sisters, Helen Resick and Jean Wadsworth. Donald was the last surviving member of...

Theodore Raymond Armold

Theodore Raymond Armold

Apr 29, 2019

ARMOLD – Theodore Raymond “Ted,” 69, Ebensburg, died April 29, 2019, at home. Born September 20, 1949, in South Fork, son of the late Daniel O. and Louise M. (Campagna) Armold. Survived by wife, Susanna (Bopp) Armold; children, Christopher (Janine); Stacy (Tim) Trusik; and Dawn Longenecker; step-daughter, Jennifer (James) Baker; grandchildren, Greyson, Cody, Tanner, Addison, Chloe, Haleigh (Donny), Logan, Kylee,...

Eleanor E. Dierling

Eleanor E. Dierling

Apr 26, 2019

DIERLING – Eleanor E., 77, Summerhill, passed away peacefully at home April 26, 2019, surrounded by loving family. Born January 5, 1942, in Johnstown, daughter of Stephen Sr. and Mary (Durica) Murin. Preceded in death by parents; infant grandson, Charles Maslak; sisters, Rosemary Korber, Dolores Murin, Margaret Martinec, Therese Fuller and brothers, Stephen Jr. and Thomas Murin. Survived by loving...

Pauline L. Burns

Pauline L. Burns

Apr 25, 2019

BURNS – Pauline L., 84, South Fork, died April 25, 2019 at Maple Winds Care Center, Portage. Born July 29, 1934, in Portage Township, daughter of George Breto and Pearl (Megrenne) Breto-Moratti. Preceded in death by parents; step-father, John Moratti; sisters, Betty Moffat and Louise Bentkowski; brothers, George Jr. and Ronald “Sadie” Breto; and faithful pets, Jumbo, Tippy, Barney and...

Raymond Charles Plummer Sr.

Raymond Charles Plummer Sr.

Apr 21, 2019

PLUMMER - Raymond Charles Sr., 70, Ehrenfeld, died peacefully April 21, 2019, surrounded by loving family at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Born March 12, 1949, in Johnstown, son of Mirrel and Ellen (Hebden) Plummer. Preceded in death by parents; 2 infant brothers; and brothers, Thomas, Robert, Mirrel, Roy and Kenneth. Survived by former wife, Diane (Potter) Plummer, and their children,...

Dorothy Irene Friedman

Dorothy Irene Friedman

Apr 16, 2019

FRIEDMAN - Dorothy Irene, “Dottie,” 79, formerly of Sidman, went to be with her Lord, April 16, 2019, surrounded by family at Richland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Born September 2, 1939, in Jackson Township. Preceded in death by parents, Joseph W. Sr. and Velda S. “Pat” (Jordan) Felix; and infant grandson, Robert Friedman. Survived by daughter, Kathy, wife of Russell...

Sylvia M. Wilson

Sylvia M. Wilson

Apr 1, 2019

WILSON – Sylvia M., 86, South Fork, died April 1, 2019, at Arbutus Park Manor. Born July 11, 1932, in Beaverdale. Preceded in death by parents, Stanley and Helen (Fetsko) Simanovich; and sister, Martha Simanovich. Survived by daughters, Debra, wife of Dennis Bailey, South Fork; Sandra, wife of Gerald Ross Sr., Edinburg, Virginia; and Marcella Wilson, Salix; son, Jeffry Wilson,...

Carol A. Bassett

Carol A. Bassett

Mar 31, 2019

BASSETT – Carol Ann, 72, South Fork, died March 31, 2019, at Arbutus Park Manor. Born July 30, 1946, in Nanty Glo. Preceded in death by parents, John Jr. and Mildred (Lukezic) Sikora; husband, Richard L. Bassett, who died April 18, 2002; step-grandson, Richie Dunn and brothers-in-law, Thomas McDermott and Alan Bassett. Survived by step-children, Danny, Sidman; Timothy, married to...

J. Dale Bourdess

J. Dale Bourdess

Mar 31, 2019

BOURDESS – J. Dale, Jr., 66, Sidman, went to be with our Lord March 31, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Born July 28, 1952, in Johnstown, son of Joseph and Elaine (English) Bourdess. Preceded in death by parents; nephews, Lynn II and Aaron Bourdess. Survived by devoted wife and best friend of nearly 40 years, Susan (Adams), whom he...

Mary Lou Wilson

Mary Lou Wilson

Mar 28, 2019

WILSON – Mary Lou, 75, Ehrenfeld, died March 28, 2019, at Conemaugh Memorial. Born October 4, 1943, in South Fork. Preceded in death by parents; Frank and Anna M. (Sinosky) Gomolcak; husband, William M. Wilson, who died March 21, 2014; and brother, Ronald. Survived by sons, Frank W., married to Lori “Sam” (Moss), Ehrenfeld; and Michael W., married to Jeannine...

Elsie R. Goughnour

Elsie R. Goughnour

Mar 26, 2019

GOUGHNOUR – Elsie R., 87, Mineral Point, died March 26, 2019, at home surrounded by family. Born September 17, 1931, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by parents; Richard and Elsie (Brassat) Worthington; grandson, Christian Tyler Pease; sister, Evelyn Smith; and brothers, Richard, Edward, Thomas, Warren and Sidney. Survived by loving husband of 70 years, Raymond Goughnour Sr., whom she married...

Marianne Bodenschatz

Marianne Bodenschatz

Mar 25, 2019

BODENSCHATZ – Marianne, Jenkintown; formerly of Sidman, passed away March 25, 2019, at Abington Hospital. Preceded in death by parents, Joseph R. and Dorothy A. (Sheridan) Handel; and beloved husband, James J. Bodenschatz who died July 11, 2007. Survived by daughter, Molly J., wife of W. Matthew Skilton, Philadelphia; and son, James “Jay,” married to Emily (Guigelaar), Grand Rapids, Michigan;...

Helen Eppley

Helen Eppley

Mar 19, 2019

EPPLEY – Helen, 84, Sidman, died March 19, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born February 20, 1935 in Johnstown. Preceded in death by parents, Michael P. and Mary C. (Rusnak) Hubai; husband, Lester B. “Bud” Eppley, who died September 7, 2012; son, Gregory A. Eppley; sister, Mary H. Hubai; and brothers, Stephen, Michael and Julius Hubai. Survived...

George C. Yatsky Sr.

George C. Yatsky Sr.

Mar 18, 2019

YATSKY – George C. Sr., “Geeg,” 68, formerly of Bealtown and longtime resident of Dunlo, died March 18, 2019, at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital. Born March 15, 1951, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by parents, George and Frances M. (Roddy) Yatsky; and sons, Jason A. and Robert D. Yatsky. Survived by loving wife of 47 years, Nancy (Ohler) Yatsky, whom he...

Russell Smith

Russell Smith

Mar 13, 2019

SMITH - Russell, 78, Elizabeth Township, passed away March 13, 2019. Born August 10, 1940, in Sidman, one of sixteen children of Vincent Joseph and Regina (McConnell) Smith. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Audrey, Dorothy, Lydia and Sylvia; and brother, Gary. Survived by loving wife of 57 ½ years, Jane Ellen (Layman) Smith; children, Gregg (Renae) Smith; and Leeann...

Lois R. Robertson

Lois R. Robertson

Mar 13, 2019

ROBERTSON - Lois R., 89, Saxonburg, formerly of Johnstown and Slippery Rock, died March 13, 2019, at home. Born June 30, 1929, in Johnstown, daughter of Albert T. and Amelia A. (Bodenschatz) Endler. Preceded in death by parents; husband, George Robertson, who died April 10, 2010; brothers, Albert and wife, Dorothy (McNulty) Endler; and William Endler. Survived by sons, Ronald,...

Shirley R. Russell

Shirley R. Russell

Mar 12, 2019

RUSSELL – Shirley Ruth, 89, South Fork, died March 12, 2019, at home. Born April 1, 1929, in South Fork, daughter of Matthew and Mary (Wilson) Jackson. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Thomas H. Russell, who died May 28, 2011; son, Craig Russell; and brothers, Matthew “Stoney” and Glenn Jackson. Survived by children, Kathy, wife of Roger Beam, Somerset;...

Shirley A. Plummer

Shirley A. Plummer

Mar 4, 2019

PLUMMER – Shirley A., 83, Summerhill, died March 4, 2019, at Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg. Born April 28, 1935, daughter of Leroy T. and Mildred A. (Johnson) Wiseman. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Donald L. Plummer, who died April 17, 1988; infant son; grandson, Joshua Oswalt; and brother, Thomas Wiseman. Survived by children, Brenda, wife of Craig Whitehead; John...

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