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Samuel R. Martin
Jan 4, 2019
MARTIN – Samuel R. 87, St. Michael, died January 4, 2019, six days after his beloved wife. Born October 29, 1931, in South Fork, son of Richard and Catherine (Lentine) Martin. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Grace (Myers) Martin, who died December 29, 2018; sisters, Angeline Reitz and Mary Mihalich, and brothers, Joseph, James, and Angelo Martin. Survived by...
Anna A. Townsend
Jan 1, 2019
TOWNSEND – Anna A., 87, Portage, formerly of South Fork, died January 1, 2019, at Maple Winds Care Center. Born September 22, 1931, in South Fork, daughter of Frank and Ora (Ressler) Bennett. Preceded in death by parents; husband, James L. Townsend, who died December 31, 2002; grandson, Adam Kostyk; and brothers, Roy D. “Tiny” and Earl S. Bennett. Survived...
Jean Wertz
Dec 30, 2018
WERTZ – Jean (Bittner), 83, Johnstown, died December 30, 2018, at the Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Greensburg. Born March 21, 1935, in Meyersdale, daughter of the late Richard W. and Ethel M. (Orndoff) Bittner. Predeceased by husband Paul Wertz, Johnstown and brother Kenneth Bittner, Ebensburg. Survived by sister Kay, widow of George F. Maynard, Parma, Ohio; son Christopher Wertz,...
Kathleen A. Vivian
Dec 29, 2018
VIVIAN – Kathleen A., 67, Mineral Point, died December 29, 2018, at Jefferson Hospital, surrounded by family. Born September 30, 1951, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Edwin T. “Ted” and Kathleen “Kay” (Sloan) Walls. Survived by loving husband of 48 years, William P. Vivian, whom she married October 17, 1970; sons, Dane, married to April (Durbin), Mineral Point; and...
Corey S. Lybarger
Dec 29, 2018
LYBARGER – Corey S., 46, Windber, passed away December 29, 2018, after an extended illness. Born August 23, 1972, in Johnstown, son of Deborah L. (Lybarger) Marano. Preceded in death by mother; grandparents, Grant and Betty (Hurd) Lybarger; grandfather-in-law, Frank P. Donato; and loyal dog, Christopher. Survived by wife, Sharon (Donato) Lybarger; mother-in-law, Debbie, widow of Donnie Hoffman; father-in-law, Frank...
Grace A. Martin
Dec 29, 2018
MARTIN – Grace A., 85, St. Michael, died December 29, 2018, at Select Specialty Hospital, Johnstown. Born June 29, 1933, in St. Michael, last surviving child of Robert N. and Elizabeth C. (Costlow) Myers. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Beatrice Myers, Catherine Smith, Florence Myers, Agnes Robel, and Ruth D’Angelo; and brothers, Henry, Paul, Clair, George, and Raymond Myers....
Carole Elaine Yeager
Dec 25, 2018
YEAGER – Carole Elaine, 82, Summerhill Township, died December 25, 2018, at Maple Winds Care Center. Born May 17, 1936, in South Fork, daughter of J. Earl and Marion E. (Bray) Bowen. Preceded in death by parents; infant daughter, Joni; former husband, Clair P. “Sarge” Yeager, grandson, Zachary Smith, and sister-in-law, Margaret Bowen. Survived by children, Dawn, wife of David...
William H. Moore III
Dec 23, 2018
MOORE – William H. III, 83, South Fork, went to be with the Lord, December 23, 2018, at Rose of Sharon Home, surrounded by loving family. Born August 16, 1935, in Dunlo, son of William H. Jr. and Mary E. (Roxby) Moore. Preceded in death by parents, beloved wife, Bonnie (Harr) Moore who died February 21, 2014; son, William R....
Camilla D. Terek
Dec 14, 2018
TEREK – Camilla D., “Tootie,” 82, South Fork, died December 14, 2018, at home. Born October 6, 1936, in Portage, daughter of Charles T. “Chuckles,” and Mary M. (Facemyer) McCarthy. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Edward Terek, who died April 5, 2007; son-in-law, William Lewis; and brother-in-law, Robert Chunta. Survived by children, Stacey Lewis, South Fork; Charles, married to...
Dennis A. Hoffman
Dec 1, 2018
HOFFMAN - Dennis Arden, 74, of Benwood, WV., died Saturday December 1, 2018 at home surrounded by his family. He was born September 23, 1944 in St. Michael, PA., the son of the late Marlin G. and Florence M. Hoffman. Surviving are his wife, Sylvia (Sue) Stavischeck Hoffman; five children, Michele Rice (Fred) of Oregon, OH, Heather Suto (Brandon) of...
Patricia A. Myers
Dec 1, 2018
MYERS – Patricia A., 81, Mount Hope, passed away December 1, 2018, at Maple Winds Care Center, Portage. Born August 25, 1937, in Johnstown, daughter of Wilbur and Elizabeth (Berg) Allison. Preceded in death by parents; and beloved husband, Glenn W. Myers Sr., who died February 27, 2006. Survived by children, Carl Sr., married to Sherri (Saylor), Mount Hope; Luanne,...
Janet L. Cameron
Nov 30, 2018
CAMERON – Janet L., 76, South Fork, died November 30, 2018, at Windber Hospice, from complications of Parkinson’s Disease. Born January 28, 1942, in Ford City, Kittanning area; daughter of Howard O. and Leona (Myers) Smeltzer. Preceded in death by parents; brother-in-law, Robert Galbraith and nephew, Robert Galbraith. Survived by best friend, companion and caregiver, Robert Bulvin, South Fork; daughter,...
Bettie M. Wadsworth
Nov 23, 2018
WADSWORTH – Elizabeth, “Bettie,” 97, joined the Heavenly Choir on November 23, 2018, reuniting her with her already singing husband Bob. Born September 29, 1921, in South Fork, daughter of the late William H. and Julia (Street) Moore. Preceded in death by husband, Robert C. Wadsworth, who died March 16, 1983; brothers, William, James, Russell, Joseph and George; and sisters,...
Josephine "Bubba" Connelly
Nov 22, 2018
CONNELLY – Josephine, “Bubba,” 93, South Fork, died November 22, 2018, at Rose of Sharon Home, St. Michael. Born April 9, 1925 in Portage, daughter of Stanley and Sophie (Wojcik) Stanchek. She was the last surviving member of her and her husband’s immediate families. Preceded in death by parents; husband, John J. “Jack” Connelly, who died May 18, 1996; son,...
Kenneth R. Bittner
Nov 18, 2018
BITTNER – Kenneth Richard, 76, Ebensburg, formerly of New Castle, died November 18, 2018, at Cambria Care Center. Born May 4, 1942 in Meyersdale, son of Richard W. and Ethel M. (Orndoff) Bittner. Survived by sisters, Jean, widow of Paul Wertz, Johnstown; and Kay, widow of George F. Maynard, Parma, Ohio; nephews, Christopher Wertz and Kevin Maynard; and niece, Erin...
Ronald R. Breto
Nov 13, 2018
BRETO – Ronald R. “Sadie”, 77, South Fork, died November 13, 2018, at Maple Winds Care Center, Portage. Born November 7, 1941, in South Fork, son of George Breto and Pearl (Megrenne) Breto-Moratti. Preceded in death by parents; step-father, John Moratti; sisters, Betty Moffat and Louise Bentkowski; and brother, George Breto Jr. Survived by sister, Pauline, wife of Robert “Ned”...
Virginia M. Meier
Nov 1, 2018
80, Geistown, died November 1, 2018. Born March 25, 1938, in Johnstown, daughter of John and Angeline (Raneri) Matis. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Richard L. Meier; daughter, Mary Ann Meier; and son, Charles S. Meier. Survived by son Richard Jr., Mundys Corner; and Christopher, Windber; and grandson, Corey Meier, Florida. Family and friends are invited to attend a...
Russell G. Gillman
Oct 31, 2018
GILLMAN – Russell G., 98, Mount Hope, went to be with the Lord, October 31, 2018, at Windber Hospice. Born September 17, 1920, in Adams Township, the last surviving child of Samuel and Della (Rager) Gillman. Preceded in death by parents; beloved wife, Dorothy Mae (Keiper) Gillman, who died April 22, 2014; daughter, Lucretia Moss; son, Samuel Gillman; brothers, John,...
Keri Lee Rosporski
Oct 28, 2018
ROSPORSKI – Keri Lee, 39, Norwalk, California; native of Summerhill, died October 28, 2018, as the result of a tragic auto accident. Born February 8, 1979, in Windber, daughter of Ralph Rosporski and Jill (Gallardy) Mehall. Preceded in death by maternal grandfather, James B. Gallardy and paternal grandparents, Connie (Taylor) McGivern and Stan Rosporski. Survived by infant daughter, Sofi Evelyn...
Ann R. Deitle
Oct 26, 2018
DEITLE – Ann R., 92, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord, October 26, 2018. Born February 6, 1926, in Adams Township, daughter of Merle and Florence (Plummer) Hofecker. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Glenn M. Deitle, who died September 27, 1996; sister, Alice; and brother, Glenn J. “Joe.” Hofecker. Survived by numerous nieces, nephews and other beloved family...
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