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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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,...
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...