Julia Swegzda
Mar 14, 2020
SWEGZDA – Julia, 92, formerly of South Fork, died March 14, 2020, at the Lutheran Home of Johnstown. Born November 26, 1927, in South Fork, daughter of Thomas Swegzda and Catherine (Wojtowicz) Swegzda-Turchak. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Josephine Holland, Anna Elchin, and Mary C. Sliko; and brothers, Matthew, Michael, and Steve Turchak. Survived by sister, Theresa Maryak, Tampa,...
Agnes E. Stiffler
Mar 10, 2020
STIFFLER – Agnes E. (nee’ Costlow), 101, of St. Michael, passed away March 10, 2020, ten days shy of her 102nd birthday. Born March 20, 1918, in St. Michael, daughter of James and Blanche (nee’ Adkins) Costlow. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Jess Willard “Bip” Stiffler, who died December 20, 1985; daughters, Barbara Grattan-Wadsworth and Rosemary Lulos; son, James...
Priscilla I. "Pat" Wess
Mar 2, 2020
WESS – Priscilla I. “Pat,” 93, New Germany, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home, surrounded by loving family on March 2, 2020. Born July 30, 1926, in Johnstown, daughter of Daniel and Carrie (Kelly) Altimus. Preceded in death by parents; husband, George W. “Bill” Wess, who died August 1, 2006; and brothers, Frederick and Richard Altimus. Survived by daughter,...
Robert "Bob" E. Varner
Feb 28, 2020
VARNER – Robert E. “Bob,” 65, Summerhill, died February 28, 2020, at home. Born October 26, 1954, in Johnstown, son of Edward T. and Sophie (Erzak) Varner. Survived by mother, Portage; loving wife of 41 years, Carolyn A. (Werfel) Varner, whom he married September 30, 1978; son, First Sergeant Josh Varner (U.S. Air Force), Malmstrom AFB, and his girlfriend, Cristy...
Audrey Lou Isemann
Feb 22, 2020
ISEMANN – Audrey Lou, 84, Carrolltown, died February 22, 2020, at Memorial Medical Center. Born April 3, 1935, in Van Ormer, Pennsylvania; daughter of Charles P. Simmons and Helen (Bott) Simmons-Simmers. Preceded in death by parents; stepfather, Raymond F. Simmers; first husband, John Getsy, who died October 9, 2001; second husband, Frederick Isemann, sisters, Betty Hollen and Mardella Stevens; and...
Brian J. Emerick
Feb 18, 2020
EMERICK – Brian Joseph, 32, Johnstown, passed away February 18, 2020; at home, due to medical complications. Born December 21, 1987, in Langhorne, Pennsylvania; son of Gregory Lee and Beth Ann (Crute) Emerick. Preceded in death by sister, April Ann Emerick. Survived by parents; and maternal grandfather, Joseph C. Crute. Per the family’s request there will be no visitation or...
Shawn M. Yatsky Sr.
Feb 16, 2020
YATSKY – Shawn Michael Sr., 40, South Fork, died February 16, 2020, at home. Born December 13, 1979, in Johnstown, son of Theresa D. (Minor), widow of Andrew G. Paulson Jr. and Harry Paul, married to Sue (Killinger) Yatsky. Preceded in death by maternal grandfather, Thomas Minor; and paternal grandparents, George and Frances M. (Roddy) Yatsky. Survived by parents; maternal...
Henry Blaine Lewis Jr.
Feb 16, 2020
LEWIS – Henry Blaine Jr., 80, Mineral Point, died February 16, 2020, at Cambria Care Center. Born March 23, 1939, in Croyle Township. Preceded in death by parents; Henry Blaine Sr. and Catherine E. (McConeghy) Lewis; and brother, Donald E. Lewis. Survived by loving wife of 46 years, Margaret E. (Boring) Lewis, whom he married November 17, 1971; children, Linda...
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,...
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;...
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...
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,...
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;...
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,...