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...
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...
Doris J. Theys
Jul 29, 2018
THEYS – Doris J., 84, formerly of South Fork, died July 29, 2018 at Traditions of Hershey Personal Care home. Born September 28, 1933 in Johnstown, daughter of John and Caroline (Schiermund) Trimbath. Preceded in death by husband, Daniel Theys, who died September 17, 2016; parents, and 8 brothers and sisters. Survived by son, Chris, married to Maria (Kestermont), Sidman;...
Terry M. McClemens
Jul 20, 2018
McCLEMENS – Terry M., 67, Sidman, died July 20, 2018, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born January 18, 1951, in Johnstown, son of Arthur G. and Helen T. (Diamond) McClemens. Preceded in death by daughter, Korey Welsh; father; sister, Cheryl Foster; and infant sister, Deborah A. McClemens. Survived by mother, Sidman; loving wife of 46 years, Kathleen (Varney) McClemens, Sidman;...
Margaret Rose McGrath
Jul 16, 2018
McGRATH—Margaret Rose, (McCall), 95, finished her journey to join her husband, family and friends in Heaven from McCullough Place in Johnstown on July 16, 2018. Born July 31, 1922 in Windber. Daughter of Patrick and Mary (O’Rourke) McCall. Preceded in death by her parents, husband, John McGrath, sister, Kathryn (McCall) Wasson, and brothers James, Tom, and John McCall. Survived by...
Kenneth E. Strayer
Jul 9, 2018
STRAYER – Kenneth E., 79, Portage, died July 9, 2018, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born November 13, 1938, in Johnstown, son of Ardell Strayer and Hazel (Smay) Strayer-McGarvey. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Twila J. Cameron; step-father, James McGarvey; and former wife, Reba K. (Herman) Strayer. Survived by daughters, Sherri, wife of Paul Homyak, Ligonier; Tracy, wife of...
Barry Jacob Miller
Jul 2, 2018
MILLER – Barry Jacob, 19, of Summerhill, died July 2, 2018, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, due to a tragic work-related accident. Born December 24, 1998, in Johnstown, son of Barry L. “Poe” and Janice R. (Wissinger) Miller. Preceded in death by father, who died January 5, 2007; great-grandmother, Ruth V. Dale; paternal grandparents, John and Nancy Miller; uncles, Joseph...
Edith B. Gargon
Jun 28, 2018
GARGON – Edith B., 87, Elton Heights, passed away June 28, 2018, at home. Born July 17, 1930, in Gallitzin, daughter of Andrew and Susan (Schoenfeld) Nickol. Preceded in death by parents; son, Eugene Gargon Jr. and sixteen siblings. Survived by loving husband of 64 years, Eugene J. Gargon Sr., whom she married July 25, 1953; children, Susan, wife of...
Alan Breyer
Jun 26, 2018
Breyer, Alan, 59, Homer City, died June 26, 2018, at home. Born March 11, 1959, in Johnstown, son of Davis J. Breyer and Jane (Malloy) Breyer-Giazzon. Preceded in death by father, and step-father, Louis Giazzon. Survived by mother, Summerhill; brother, Davis J. (Sandy) Breyer, Summerhill; John (Janet) Breyer, Dayton, Ohio; William Breyer, Detroit, Michigan; and Mario (Tricia) Giazzon, Montgomery; and...
Verla Mae Shultz
Jun 12, 2018
SHULTZ – Verla Mae (Graham), Ebensburg, formerly of New Germany, died June 12, 2018, at UPMC Altoona. Born in Vintondale, daughter of Sadie (Mitchell) and Mahlon Graham. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Richard; brother, Bob; sister, Kay Williamson; sister-in-law, Linda Graham; and nephew, Michael Shultz, whom she raised. Survived by children, Linda, wife of Jeff Careatti, Goodyear, Arizona; and...
Ruth Joy Peck
Jun 7, 2018
PECK – Ruth Joy, 99, Elton, died June 7, 2018, at home. Born November 17, 1918, in South Fork, daughter of David J. and Mary A. (Brewer) Weaver. Preceded in death by parents; husband, William H. Peck II, who died April 19, 1979; and brothers, James W., George M., David M., Milton R. and Samuel B. Weaver. Survived by children,...
Agnes L. Kielp
Jun 2, 2018
KIELP – Agnes L., 90, Wilmore, died June 2, 2018. Born January 26, 1928, in St. Michael, daughter of Paul and Anna (Galanda) Pcola. Preceded in death by parents; husband of 57 years, August V. Kielp; daughters, Mary E. Kielp and Nancy L. Probst; brothers, Joseph, John, Steve, Paul, Peter, Martin and Andrew; and sisters, Mary Phillips, Anna Pcola and...
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
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....