Barbara A. Wilde
Oct 2, 2024
WILDE – Barbara, 76, Summerhill, died October 2, 2024. Born May 25, 1948, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by parents, Carl and Mildred (Spence) Bopp; infant son, Alan J. Wilde; infant great grandson, Carson; and brothers, Daniel and Paul Bopp.
Survived by beloved husband of 55 years, George Wilde, children, Carl; George Jr. (Amy Swanger); and Brenda Panick; grandchildren, Erica, Destiny,...
June C. Weyandt
Sep 28, 2024
WEYANDT – June C., 95, Sidman, went to be with the Lord September 28, 2024. Born May 28, 1929, in Nanty Glo, daughter of Charles and Catherine “Kate” (Bickleman) Penrod. Preceded in death by parents; husband, James F. Weyandt, who died July 14, 2010; son, Jeffrey Weyandt; sister, Elvie Mae "Red" Kopsic; and stepmother, Anna Lou “Ann” (Pennington) Penrod.
Survived by...
Nancy L. Ondrejik
Sep 24, 2024
ONDREJIK – Nancy L., 87, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord September 24, 2024. Born January 24, 1937, in Latrobe; daughter of Louis and Frances (Degleau) Tepper. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Joseph Ondrejik, who died November 22, 2023; and brother-in-law, Ubaldo Montesino.
Survived by children, Dr. Joseph (Leisa Pulliam), Dr. Timothy (Pamela Moore); Dr. Susan Cottingham (Thad); and...
Clairann Salamon
Sep 18, 2024
SALAMON – Clairann, 89, New Germany, passed away September 18, 2024. Born July 25, 1935, in Colver, daughter of John and Elizabeth (Dubreuq) Malloy. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Julian; son, Robert; sisters, Gloria “Jean” Gallardy and Mary Katherine “Kay” Mock; brother, John “Jack”; and grandson Thomas Salamon.
Survived by children, Gary, (Robin Hostetler); Julie, (Sean) McEvoy; Kathy Morris; John,...
Jean L. Martin
Sep 15, 2024
MARTIN – Jean L., 82, South Fork, died September 15, 2024. Born April 30, 1942, in South Fork.
Preceded in death by parents; James M. and Sannie T. (Oswalt) Noon; husband, James C. Martin, who died May 20, 2013; daughter, Donna Thornton; sister, Thelma Robinson; brother, Marvin Noon; and sons-in-law, Frank Mundok and Nick Jorich.
Survived by children, Diana Mundok; James, married...
Matilda "Hoy" Blozevich
Sep 12, 2024
BLOZEVICH - Matilda “Hoy,” 99, St. Michael, passed away September 12, 2024. Born February 11, 1925, in Johnstown, and grew up in Bon Air.
Preceded in death by parents, Frank and Ursula (Svete) Pristow; stepfather, Anton Prchin; husband, Edward G. “Zeke” Blozevich, who died January 13, 2006; and sisters, Ann Fichera, Florence Newton, Albina Sweltz and Frances Hillman.
Survived by daughters, Valerie,...
Evie Sauter
Sep 12, 2024
SAUTER – Evelyn “Evie,” 79, Sidman, went to be with the Lord September 12, 2024, after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease. Born October 2, 1944, in Johnstown.
Preceded in death by parents, Andrew Jr. and Eva (Bugal) Konkula; first husband, Gary F. Patrick, who died February 14, 1978; sister, Dolores Yeager; brothers, John and Joseph; nephew, Patrick Vitelli; and niece,...
Margie A. Lacko
Aug 29, 2024
LACKO – Margaret A. “Margie,” 94, St. Michael, passed away August 29, 2024, at Rose of Sharon, where she was the “Queen.” Born June 1, 1930, in Portage, she was the oldest of nine children. Preceded in death by parents, John “Motorcycle Pete” and Anna "Bubba" (Golden) Lacko; sisters, Dorothy “Dot” Lacko and Alice, wife of Anthony “Mel” Miloro; niece,...
JoAnn R. Bodenschatz
Aug 9, 2024
BODENSCHATZ – JoAnn R., 79, Summerhill, died August 9, 2024. Born August 11, 1944, in Ebensburg. Preceded in death by parents, Leroy T. and Mildred A. (Johnson) Wiseman; husband, Carl F. Bodenschatz, who died February 20, 2017; brother, Thomas Wiseman; and sister, Shirley Plummer.
Survived by son, Mark, married to Marietta (Chulick); and daughter, Cheryl, wife of Barry Leventry; grandchildren, Brandon...
Daniel E. Lundberg
Aug 7, 2024
LUNDBERG – Daniel E., 72, Summerhill, died August 7, 2024, at home. Born January 21, 1952, in Altoona, son of the late Robert H. and Ella Mae (Cassidy) Lundberg.
Survived by daughters, Kalyn, wife of Logan McCall; Sara Lundberg; and Laura Lundberg; and beloved granddaughter, Hadley McCall.
He cherished beach vacations and took his girls everywhere, teaching them the importance of togetherness....
Carol M. McDaniel
Aug 6, 2024
McDANIEL – Carol M., 80, went to be with the Lord August 6, 2024, at home. Born August 5, 1944, in Stidham, Oklahoma. Preceded in death by parents; Earl and Margaret (Toler) McDaniel; son, Kenny McDaniel; brother, Dennis McDaniel; and sister, Mickey Yarberry.
Survived by wife, Susan (Gargon) McDaniel; children, Chris McDaniel (Shelly); Kristi Clifford (Bob); Kelli Moss (Shayne Brandenburg); and...
Ruth Sims
Aug 3, 2024
Ruth (Smith) Sims of Lakeland, Florida; passed away on August 3, 2024, having spent her last days with her loving children and treasured friends and family. Ruth was born on November 4, 1940, in New Germany, Pennsylvania; daughter of Thomas and Cecelia (Shero) Smith.
Ruth settled in Alexandria, Virginia. She was a much-loved and respected special education teacher, and always brought...
Eugene S. Swansboro
Jul 29, 2024
SWANSBORO – Eugene Saul “Gene,” 83, Salix, passed away July 29, 2024, at home. Born September 23, 1940, in Windber. Preceded in death by parents; Robert and Pauline C. (Poponak) Swansboro; and brother, Robert Swansboro.
Survived by beloved wife of 60 years, Linda L. (Deyarmin) Swansboro, whom he married November 2, 1963; sons, Robert (Mona); Sean (Jonna); and Brian; grandchildren, Brody,...
Jacob R. Breyer
Jul 22, 2024
BREYER – Jacob R., 41, New Germany, died July 22, 2024, at home. Born June 26, 1983, in Covington, Louisiana. Preceded in death by grandparents, John and Hilda (Motchenbaugh) Meier and Davis J. Breyer Sr. and Jane (Malloy) Breyer-Giazzon.
Survived by parents, Davis “Jake” and Sandy (Meier) Breyer; sisters, Ashley (Shawn Stiffler); Sarah (Andy Roberts); and Kristie (Jared Kingsley); nieces, Josie,...
Esther L. Harvey
Jul 19, 2024
HARVEY – Esther L., 94, Macungie, Pennsylvania; died July 19, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital. Born August 8, 1929, in Ehrenfeld, daughter of William and Annie M. (Gray) Harvey. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Meriam Dishong, Annie E. Harvey, Willa R. Harvey, and Helen L. Harvey; and brothers, Roy and David Harvey.
Survived by brothers, Robert, Florida; and Bruce, Allentown;...
Rosa Marie Kistner
Jul 16, 2024
KISTNER – Rosa Marie, 80, Sidman, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2024, at Maple Winds Care Center, Portage. She was born May 3, 1944, in Croyle Township, daughter of Harold and Pearl (Link) Crum.
Preceded in death by parents; husband, Henry F. Kistner, who died December 8, 2003; and infant daughter, Elizabeth Ann.
Survived by son, George, married to Stephanie Leiden;...
Deborah A. Glass
Jul 4, 2024
GLASS – Deborah A., 53, Salix, passed peacefully July 4, 2024, at home. Born May 8, 1971, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by father-in-law, Henry Glass.
Survived by mother, Linda (Shaffer) Noon; husband, Jeffrey T. Glass, whom she married December 31, 2008; daughters, Tiffany, engaged to Lanny Grieff; and Caitlin; granddaughter, Bristol; and her “Bestie,” Bev Chestnutwood.
Her gentle nature and caring...
Brandi N. Eppley
Jun 29, 2024
EPPLEY – Brandi N., 50, South Fork, passed away June 29, 2024 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born February 13, 1974 in Johnstown, daughter of the late Charles W. Jr. and Helen (Robertson) Saloney.
Survived by husband, Steven T. Eppley; daughters, Ashley Eppley, Alisha Eppley, Casie Eppley (Casey Choka); grandchildren, Aubrey, Liam, Oliver; siblings, Lori Lynn (Sam) Altschuh, Toni Jo Miller,...
Marie Ann Hudson
Jun 28, 2024
Hudson - Marie Ann, 92, Sidman, went peacefully to be with the Lord June 28, 2024. Born February 10, 1932 daughter of John and Ann (Sikora) Keselak. Preceded in death by parents; beloved husband of 54 years, John G. Hudson; sister, Helen E. (Keselak) Kopchik; brother, John Keselak.
Survived by sister, Ethel Mae Keselak; daughters, Cindy (Barry) Hamady, Debbie (Rick) Miller,...
Satin Tanula Schrift
Jun 25, 2024
Schrift - Satin Tanula, 58, New Germany, passed away peacefully after a prolonged battle with cancer on June 25, 2024, with her husband, children, and brother by her side. Born April 2, 1966 in Johnstown, daughter of Anthony and Larmelva (Schultz) Lemonovich.
Preceded in death by parents; maternal grandparents, Lawrence and Helen Schultz; grandson, John-Paul Schrift; brother-in-law, Thomas Schrift; nephews, Michael...