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Charles "Smitty" Smith
Sep 23, 2018
SMITH – Charles R., “Smitty,” 84, St. Michael, went to be with the Lord on September 23, 2018, he died at home, surrounded by loving family. Born March 29, 1934, in Dunlo, son of William and Catherine (Myers) Smith. Preceded in death by parents; son, Wayne; sister, Judy Yeager and brothers, Ronald and William Smith. Survived by loving wife of...
Michael P. Riva
Sep 19, 2018
RIVA – Michael P., 67, Summerhill, died September 19, 2018, at Richland Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center. Born March 16, 1951, in Spangler, son of Ralph and Sophia (Stefula) Riva. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Robert and John “Jack” Riva; and nephew and godson Josh Golden. Survived by loving wife of 42 years, Deborah A. (Golden) Riva, whom he married...
Martina Sanderson
Sep 10, 2018
SANDERSON – Martina, 51, South Fork, died peacefully at her father’s home September 10, 2018, surrounded by loving family. Born December 12, 1966, in Johnstown, daughter of Edward “Pope” and the late Eleanor J. (Navatsyk) Mackel. Survived by father; sons, Patrick, engaged to Krista Neff, South Fork; and Anthony, married to Morgan (Henry), Hastings; daughter, Alexis, at home; sister of...
Harold E. "Ike" Bowser
Sep 6, 2018
BOWSER – Harold E., “Ike,” 72, Jeannette, formerly of Altoona, died September 6, 2018 at home. Born August 7, 1946, in Johnstown, son of the late Harold S. and Virginia G. (Burkey) Bowser. Survived by siblings, Sunny A., married to Marlene (Gates), Cindy S., wife of Raymond Fagan, all of Altoona; and Timothy, married to Suzanne (Baranik), Williamsburg, and numerous...
Janet L. Smith
Sep 4, 2018
SMITH – Janet L., 85, Cresson, died September 4, 2018, at Arbutus Park Manor. Born May 11, 1933, in Summerhill Township, daughter of the late Boniface S. and Charlotte E. (Shrift) Smith. Survived by sister, Reba (Smith) Vasas, widow of Charles P. “Chick” Vasas, Sidman; niece and godchild, Bonnie, wife of Donald Baer, Murietta, California; niece, Denise, wife of Robert...
John "Shawn" T. Connelly
Sep 2, 2018
CONNELLY – John T. Sr., “Shawn,” 56, South Fork, died September 2, 2018, at home. Born November 2, 1961, in Johnstown, son of John J. “Jack” and Josephine (Stanchek) Connelly. Preceded in death by father; and son, Jacob T. Connelly. Survived by mother, St. Michael; son, John T. Jr., Richland; granddaughter, Katherine Connelly; sisters, Connie, wife of Harry Noel, Nanty...
Mary Louise Cimba
Aug 30, 2018
CIMBA – Mary Louise, 81, Llanfair, died August 30, 2018, at home surrounded by loving family. Born September 2, 1936, in Johnstown, daughter of Frank and Suzanna (Krall) Elersic. Preceded in death by daughter, Jo Ann Tiller; and grandson, Tyler D. Cimba. Survived by devoted husband of 60 years, Edward Cimba, whom she married June 21, 1958; daughter, Michelle Cimba,...
Glenn Jackson Sr.
Aug 29, 2018
JACKSON – Glenn Sr., 94, Wendell, North Carolina, formerly of South Fork, died August 29, 2018, at Transitions Hospice Care, Raleigh, North Carolina. Born June 27, 1924, in South Fork, son of Matthew and Mary (Wilson) Jackson. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Margaret H. “Peg” (Helsel) Jackson, who died March 27, 2000; and brother, Matthew I. “Stoney” Jackson. Survived...
Fern E. Swartzentruver
Aug 26, 2018
SWARTZENTRUVER – Fern E., 73, Windber, died August 26, 2018, at Windber Woods. Born September 16, 1944, in Elizabeth, NJ, daughter of Anthony and Gloria (Peterson) Yerich, Jr. Preceded in death by parents and son-in-law, Ralph Layton. Survived by children: Elizabeth Layton, Ebensburg; Jessie Swartzentruver and fiancé, Lorraine, Mays Landing, NJ; Jenny Dallas, and fiancé, Keith Mock, South Fork; Jay...
Betty L. Ellis
Aug 21, 2018
ELLIS – Betty L., 90, Sidman, PA, formerly of Piedmont, OK; went to be with the Lord, August 21, 2018, at Rose of Sharon Home, St. Michael. Born March 14, 1928, in Tishomingo, Oklahoma, daughter of David and Florence Ella (Fuson) Ayres. Preceded in death by parents; and husband, Jack R. Ellis, who died February 8, 1970. Survived by children,...
Ada L. Kelly
Aug 18, 2018
KELLY – Ada L., 80, Johnstown, died August 18, 2018 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born October 17, 1937, in Orlando, Florida; daughter of George and Julia Paul. Preceded in death by parents; husband; Moss J. Kelly, who died January 23, 2006; sister, Judy and half-brother, Bud Paul. Survived by sons, Roger Moore, Johnstown; Kenneth Moore, Ocala, Florida; daughter, Sherri...
Deloris M. Sarka
Aug 18, 2018
SARKA – Deloris M., 84, Waynesburg, formerly of St. Michael, died August 18, 2018, at Washington Hospital. Born September 20, 1933, in Coalport, the last surviving child of Matthew and Esther (Briggs) Waddell. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Frank Sarka, who died March 11, 2009; sisters, Kay Hirko, Betty McKnight and Joanne Sarka; and brothers, Charles, William and Matthew...
Gail I. Wirick
Aug 18, 2018
WIRICK – Gail I., 80, Salix, died August 18, 2018, at Richland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Born April 17, 1938, in Windber, daughter of Charles and Ethel (Houghton) Weyandt. Preceded in death by parents; and brothers, Robert, Gerald and James. Survived by daughter, Bonnie “Chickie” and Walter Zapotoczny; Harrisburg; sons, Ronald Jr. “George” and Eva Wirick, Sidman; Jeffrey and Renee...
Christine J. Luker
Aug 14, 2018
LUKER – Christine J., 41, Johnstown, passed away August 14, 2018. Born September 27, 1976, daughter of Harry D. and Janet M. (Boring) McGinnis. Preceded in death by parents; and brothers, George Jr. and Richard. Survived by children, Carolyne, wife of Jerome Laboo; Jesus; Mirra; Cortnie and Natalia Figueroa, all of Johnstown; seven granddaughters; siblings, Patricia Luker; Lillian, wife of...
Thomas Paterson
Aug 3, 2018
PATERSON – Thomas, 66, Salix, died August 3, 2018, at Good Samaritan Cancer Care Center. Born July 1, 1952, in Indiana, Pennsylvania, son of the late Thomas and Mary (Morganti) Paterson. Survived by loving wife of 31 years, Sharon L. (Casti) Paterson, whom he married June 13, 1987; daughter, Chelsea L., wife of Scott Shirk, Portage; and son, Braden R.,...
Catherine C. "Honey" Hettle
Aug 2, 2018
HETTLE – Catherine C., “Honey,” 98, Sidman, formerly of Summerhill, died August 2, 2018, at Forest Hills Personal Care. Born March 22, 1920, in South Fork, she was the last surviving child of John F. and Margaret E. (Suder) Dunmyer. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Donald L. Hettle, who died January 27, 1982; daughters, Constance J. Weaver and Colleen...
Richard J. McCall
Aug 1, 2018
McCall – Richard J., “Dick,” 89, Summerhill, died August 1, 2018, at Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg. Born July 15, 1929, in Summerhill, son of Thomas and Esther (Noon) McCall. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Michael, Thomas, Joseph, and Patrick; and sisters, Theresa Zorn, Dorothy Henry and Kathleen Ambrose. Survived by loving wife of 58 years, Elizabeth C. “Betty” (Wirfel)...
Eugene "Mike" C. Long
Jul 31, 2018
LONG – Eugene C., “Mike,” 76, Ebensburg, died July 31, 2018. Born October 2, 1941, in Croyle Township, son of Aloysius and Catherine (Bender) Long. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Maximillian, Kevin and Edwin; and sisters, Joan Dumm and Margaret Long. Survived by loving wife of 50 years, Maureen (Kelly) Long, whom he married August 12, 1967; children, Janet,...
Lorraine M. Seyda
Jul 30, 2018
SEYDA – Lorraine M., 100, Ellicott City, Maryland; went to be with her Lord, July 30, 2018, at Augsburg Assisted Living, Gwynn Oak, Maryland. Born April 16, 1918, in South Fork PA, she was the last surviving child of C. Herbert and Rose (Bortel) Wadsworth. Preceded in death by parents; husband, the Rev. Arthur R. Seyda, who died Feb 11,...
John M. Young
Jul 29, 2018
YOUNG – John Morgan, 86, Johnstown, died July 29, 2018, at home surrounded by love. Born August 31, 1931, in Akron, Ohio; son of James and Queen (Kelly) Young; and lovingly raised by Garland and Myra (Thomas) Young of South Fork. Preceded in death by both sets of parents, nine brothers, two sisters, and grandson, Shaun Young. Survived by his...
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