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Roselyn June Leach

Roselyn June Leach

May 26, 2018

LEACH – Roselyn June, 90, South Fork, died May 26, 2018, at home. Born June 24, 1927, in South Fork, daughter of Robert E. “Teddy” and Ida Mae (Link) Peel. Preceded in death by parents; husband, David S. Leach Sr., who died September 24, 1988; daughter, Claudia Mehall; and sisters, Naomi Schrader, Ruth Barnouski and Jean Gramling. Survived by children,...

Jane A. Plummer

Jane A. Plummer

May 19, 2018

PLUMMER – Jane A., 89, Summerhill, died May 19, 2018 at Windber Hospice. Born August 27, 1928, in Mineral Point, daughter of Lawrence and Grace (Burns) Kimmel. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Raymond R. “Pop” Plummer Sr., who died August 27, 2002; son, Raymond Plummer Jr.; sister, Rosemary Anderson; brothers, John, Richard and James Kimmel; and son-in-law, Thomas Malchesky....

Claudia Mehall

Claudia Mehall

Apr 28, 2018

MEHALL – Claudia, 63, South Fork, died April 28, 2018, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born April 19, 1955, in Johnstown, daughter of Roselyn June (Peel) and the late David Leach. Survived by mother; loving husband, James Mehall, South Fork; sons, James, engaged to Mariah Gomez, Allentown; David, South Fork; and Scott, Pittsburgh; siblings, David “Sandy” Jr., married to Annette...

Eloise S. Chicoli

Eloise S. Chicoli

Apr 27, 2018

CHICOLI – Eloise S., 94, Sidman, died April 27, 2018 at Windber Hospice. Born October 9, 1923, in Alum Bank, Bedford County, daughter of Henry and Emma Jane (Miller) Sauter. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Peter P. Chicoli, who died February 5, 2008; infant brother, Herman, and infant sister, Elizabeth; sisters, Mabel Barefoot, Alma Rowzer-Miller, Margaret Russell, Helen Sauter,...

Regina M. Wirfel

Regina M. Wirfel

Apr 23, 2018

WIRFEL – Regina M. “Jean”, 92, New Germany, died April 23, 2018, at Allegheny Lutheran Home, Hollidaysburg. Born February 26, 1926, in Gallitzin, daughter of the late Oscar and Helen (Sanker) Montgomery. Preceded in death by parents; step-father, Gerald Sharbaugh; husband, Regis Wirfel, who died March 5, 2015; sister, Marilyn Henry; and brother, Joseph Montgomery. Survived by children, Dennis, Dillsburg;...

David D. Truscott

David D. Truscott

Apr 18, 2018

TRUSCOTT – David D., 76, Nanty Glo, died April 18, 2018, at Cambria Care Center. Born December 10, 1941, in Johnstown, son of Arthur W., Jr. and Nellie N. (Simpson) Truscott. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Earl and Meade Truscott; and former wife, Nancy L. (Keeney) Truscott. Survived by daughter, Juanita Renee, wife of Wade Johns, Dale; sons, Aaron,...

Matthew S. Petrunak Jr.

Matthew S. Petrunak Jr.

Apr 13, 2018

PETRUNAK - Matthew S. Jr., 87, South Fork, died April 13, 2018, at Forest Hills Personal Care Home. Born November 20, 1930, in South Fork, son of Matthew S. Sr. and Susan (Cashmire) Petrunak. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Dorothy (Plovetsky) Petrunak, who died August 29, 2016; sons, Matthew S. III and Mark Petrunak. Survived by sons, Charles V.,...

Cathy J. Adams

Cathy J. Adams

Apr 13, 2018

ADAMS – Cathy J., 60, Salix, died April 13, 2018, at home. Born August 30, 1957, in Johnstown, daughter of Rose (Gramling) Ellenberger and the late Robert W. Ellenberger. Survived by mother, Mount Hope; loving husband, Danny Ray Adams, Salix; son, Robert Tasker, Richland; step-children, Christina, married to Paul Grosik, Mineral Point; and Danny Adams Jr., married to Gary Thurby,...

Kimberly K. Brydon-Stevanus

Kimberly K. Brydon-Stevanus

Apr 11, 2018

BRYDON - STEVANUS - Kimberly K., 59, South Fork, went to be with her Lord, April 11, 2018, at home. Born July 26, 1958, in Johnstown, daughter of Richard J. Brydon and Sandra K. (Riblett) Brydon-Unger. Preceded in death by father, and son, Ray A. "J.R." Stevanus. Survived by mother, wife of Henry Unger, Elton Heights; daughters, Wendy Ochoa, Parkland,...

Elizabeth "Betty" Perrin-Sherry

Elizabeth "Betty" Perrin-Sherry

Apr 2, 2018

PERRIN-SHERRY - Elizabeth Betty, 72, Beaverdale, died April 2, 2018, at home, surrounded by loved ones. Born December 24, 1945, in St. Michael, daughter of Frank and Antonia Mary (Krosec) O'shersky. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Ronald F. O'shersky; and brotherin-law, John Shea. Survived by husband of 15 years, Augustine Jake Sherry, whom she married August 23, 2002; children,...

Bill Gabany

Bill Gabany

Mar 31, 2018

GABANY – William J. “Bill,” 85, Mineral Point, died March 31, 2018, at home. Born February 14, 1933, in Croyle Township, son of Joseph J. and Mary J. (Fabo) Gabany. Preceded in death by parents; son, Billy; infant sister, Mary; brother-in-law, Ed Rolla and sister-in-law, Grace (Gossard) Gabany. Survived by children, Kimberly, wife of David Gates, Mineral Point; Raymond, Mineral...

Hazel C. Penrod

Hazel C. Penrod

Mar 28, 2018

PENROD – Hazel C., 89, formerly of South Fork, died March 28, 2018, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born April 30, 1928, in Harrison Township, Bedford; daughter of John and Pearl (Moury) Turner. Preceded in death by parents; first husband, Reuben Walker; second husband Daniel F. “Jake” Penrod; daughter, Barbara Charlton; sons, Ronald and Randy Walker; grandson, Frankie Walker; great-grandson,...

Tom Glacken

Tom Glacken

Mar 25, 2018

GLACKEN – Glenn C. “Tom,” 90, Westlake, Ohio, formerly of Johnstown, passed March 25, 2018. Born February 3, 1928, in South Fork, son of William and Margaret (Dimond) Glacken. Preceded in death by parents; brother, William and sister, Patricia McNemar. Survived by loving wife of 66 years, Vivian (Matunis) Glacken, whom he married April 7, 1951; daughters, Jennifer, wife of...

Pearl L. Acevedo

Pearl L. Acevedo

Mar 18, 2018

ACEVEDO – Pearl L., 62, Johnstown, died March 18, 2018, at Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg. Born May 28, 1955, in Windber, daughter of William Wagner and Lucy (Enos) Wagner-Locher. Preceded in death by parents; step-father, Edward Locher; daughter, Ann Marie Wilt; grandson, Dimas M. Gezovich; and brother, William Wagner. Survived by longtime companion, Gary Lewis, Johnstown; son, Frank Wilt, Nanty...

Butch Price

Butch Price

Mar 17, 2018

PRICE – “Butch,” Harold J., 74, Johnstown, died March 17, 2018, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born October 1, 1943, in Johnstown, son of Harold E. and Mary Lou (Spicher) Price. Prededed in death by parents; and brother, Tony. Survived by loving wife, Linda A. (Stiffler) Price; children, Annette Rich, Durham North Carolina; Deann Price, Columbia, South Carolina; and Brian...

Dean E. Wess

Dean E. Wess

Mar 16, 2018

WESS - Dean Edward, 78, of New Germany, passed away peacefully March 16, 2018, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born June 30, 1939, in Johnstown, PA. Son of the late Simon and Pauline (Kibler) Wess. Dad joins our sweet mother and his beloved wife of 34 years, Judith (Tully) Wess, who died April 18, 1992. Also preceded in...

Sandra M. Penatzer

Sandra M. Penatzer

Mar 16, 2018

PENATZER - Sandra Marie (Kinley),77, of Summerhill, passed away March 16, 2018, at Conemaugh Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born April 14, 1940, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Daughter of the late Fred and Blanche (Hoover) Kinley Wilburn and stepfather, Jack Wilburn. Preceded in death by loving husband, Raymond Penatzer, who passed July 13, 2011; and brother, Fred Kinley. Survived by...

Brian A. Clark

Brian A. Clark

Mar 14, 2018

CLARK – Brian A., 57, Sidman, died March 14, 2018, at home. Born July 20, 1960, in Johnstown, son of Barbara M. (Nemcek) Clark and the late Robert B. Clark. Survived by mother; loving wife of 30 years, Gwendolyn C. (Shank) Clark, whom he married June 20, 1987; brother, Robert “Bob” Clark, New Jersey; and sister, Barbara J., wife of...

Helen Cordek

Helen Cordek

Mar 14, 2018

CORDEK – Helen, 95, formerly of South Fork, died March 14, 2018, at The Jewish Home of Greater Harrisburg. Born November 14, 1922, in Croyle Township, daughter of Nicholas and Susanna (Smrek) Blaner. Preceded in death by parents; husband, John C. Cordek, who died February 27, 1960; daughter-in-law, Joyce (Smithmeyer) Cordek; sisters, Josephine Todd and Ann Rinna; brothers, Andrew, Steven,...

Ann B. Cordek

Ann B. Cordek

Mar 12, 2018

CORDEK – Ann B., 93, South Fork, died March 12, 2018, at Siemon Heritage Personal Care, Somerset. Born September 29, 1924, in South Fork, daughter of Louis and Anna (Fiffick) Varljen. Preceded in death by parents: husband, Tofiel A. Cordek, who died March 23, 1983; son, Kenneth; and brother, John and his wife, Julia (Young) Varljen. Survived by sons, Tobias...

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