OBITUARIES

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Shirley Hogan

Shirley Hogan

Jan 30, 2017

HOGAN - Shirley, 86, The Villages, Florida, formerly of South Fork. Went to be with the Lord, January 30, 2017. Born March 8, 1930, in South Fork, daughter of Russell and Ruth (Myers) Wicks. Preceded in death by parents, husband, John “Jack” Hogan, who died August 3, 2000; sister, Lois May and brother, Russell Wicks. Although Shirley had many ties...

Timothy A. Bartek

Timothy A. Bartek

Jan 30, 2017

BARTEK – Timothy A., 57, New Germany, passed away unexpectedly January 30, 2017, at home. Born December 9, 1959, in Altoona, son of the late Morton and Patricia (Kuhn) Bartek. Survived by loving wife, Dorothy M. (Wirfel) Bartek; daughters, Kelsey, at home; Kaitlyn, her husband Ryan Kieta, and beloved granddaughter, Adelyn Marie Kieta, of Mundys Corner. Also survived by his...

Goldie G. Waltman

Goldie G. Waltman

Jan 29, 2017

WALTMAN – Goldie G., 86, McAlisterville, formerly of South Fork, went home to be with the Lord January 29, 2017. Born November 8, 1930, in Banks Township, Indiana County, daughter of Moss M. and Nora E. (Rishel) Kelly. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Floyd S. Waltman Sr., who died October 19, 1995, sisters, Mary Jane Fyock, Doris E. Fetterman...

Jack L. Bassett

Jack L. Bassett

Jan 29, 2017

BASSETT – John L. “Jack,” 82, South Fork, died January 29, 2017. Born July 25, 1934, in Ferndale, son of William H. and Martha C. (Kelley) Bassett. Preceded in death by parents; daughter, Joanne (Bassett) Kramer, son William C. Bassett and brothers, William and Alvin Bassett. Survived by wife of 62 years, Joanne (Gage) Bassett, South Fork, whom he married...

Violet J. Ressler

Violet J. Ressler

Jan 25, 2017

RESSLER – Violet J., “Vi,” 81, South Fork, died January 25, 2017, at Memorial Medical Center. Born November 18, 1935, in South Fork, daughter of Emerson and Hazel (Thomas) Rowe. Preceded in death by parents; and husband, Robert K. Ressler, who died January 10, 1992. Survived by daughters, Sherri Zack, South Fork; and Therri, wife of Mike Mazzarese, Boswell; and...

Dorothy E. Wadsworth

Dorothy E. Wadsworth

Jan 19, 2017

WADSWORTH – Dorothy E., 95, formerly of South Fork, died January 19, 2017 at Arbutus Park Manor, surrounded by loving family. Born December 19, 1921, in South Fork, daughter of U. Edmond and Anna (Anderson) Swartzentruver. Preceded in death by parents; husband, William Earl Wadsworth, who died October 9, 1997; and sisters, Iona Penrod and Violet Marshall-Yelanich. Survived by daughter,...

Harry A. Probert

Harry A. Probert

Jan 17, 2017

PROBERT – Harry A., 79, Johnstown, formerly of Salix, passed away January 17, 2017, at Arbutus Park Manor. Born November 12, 1937, in Johnstown, son of the late Clarence “Rusty” and Druey L. (Crawford) Probert. Preceded in death by parents, an infant sister, step-mother, Ruth Probert and step-sister, Betty (Watkins) Sedei. Survived by wife of 58 years, Judith (Johnson) Probert,...

David C. Harteis

David C. Harteis

Jan 17, 2017

HARTEIS – David C., 74, Richland, died January 17, 2017 at Windber Hospice. Born November 13, 1942 in Wilmore, son of the late Louis G. Jr. and Esther M. (Smay) Harteis. Survived by wife, Kitty M. (Moore) Harteis; sons, James and special friend, Mary Jo Shrift; John; and Joseph, married to Sherry (Weaver); daughter, Janet, wife of John Haschak; grandchildren,...

Leroy "Butch" L. Long Jr.

Leroy "Butch" L. Long Jr.

Jan 14, 2017

Leroy L. Jr. "Butch," 68, Mount Hope, died Jan. 14, 2017, at Windber Hospice, surrounded by family. Born Nov. 16, 1948, in Johnstown, son of Leroy L. Sr. and June (Pfeil) Long. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Debra Long; and in-laws, Wendle and Elizabeth Myers, Tom Myers, Walter Oberdorf and Victor Bartolomucci. Survived by loving wife of 47 years,...

Dorothy L. Emerick

Dorothy L. Emerick

Jan 11, 2017

EMERICK - Dorothy "Dusty" L., 92, Johnstown, died January 11, 2017 at Windber Hospital. Born December 13, 1924, in Adams Township, daughter of Howard G. and Evelyn (Schaffer) Miller. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Joseph B. Emerick, who died May 18, 2016; sisters, Phoebe Gordon, Romayne Yeager and Barbara Kaufman; brothers, Howard M. “Buzz”, Hershell “Gene”, Robert S. “Sam”,...

Ramona M. Smith

Ramona M. Smith

Jan 6, 2017

SMITH – Ramona M., 85, Mount Hope, died January 6, 2017 at Windber Hospice. Born July 10, 1931, in St. Michael, daughter of Antonio and Theresa (Ponsetto) Cannonie. Preceded in death by parents; and husband, Russell D. Smith, who died October 25, 2011. Survived by son, Russell A., married to Tracy L. (Bair), Salix; grandchildren, Cassandra, wife of Mark Mackel,...

Lois Jean Papcunik

Lois Jean Papcunik

Jan 5, 2017

PAPCUNIK – Lois Jean, 88, Sidman, died January 5, 2017 at Windber Hospital. Born October 28, 1928, daughter of Alta Vivian Stevens. Preceded in death by mother; Uncle Thomas and Aunt Eva Fitzgibbons who raised her, husband Andrew P. Papcunik whom she married June 10, 1950; brother Ted Stevens; sisters Luella Spangler and Delores Steffey; and daughter-in-law Janice Marie (Yamber)...

Ronald W. Deffenbaugh

Ronald W. Deffenbaugh

Jan 2, 2017

DEFFENBAUGH – Ronald Wayne, 69, formerly of 2nd Street, Nanty Glo, died January 2, 2017, at Cambria Care Center. Born July 15, 1947, in Johnstown, son of Clarence G. and Mildred L. (Miller) Deffenbaugh. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Sara (Wysel) Deffenbaugh, who died September 23, 2013; sisters, LaVerne F. Rager, Shirley Sibert and Nancy L. Smith; and nephew,...

Barbara Ann Mainhart

Barbara Ann Mainhart

Jan 2, 2017

MAINHART – Barbara Ann, 81, Portage, died January 2, 2017 at Richland Healthcare and Rehabilitation. Born December 10, 1935, in Johnstown, daughter of Theodore F. and Margaret M. (Hoffman) Mainhart. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Theodore J., Paul and Robert C.; and sister-in-law, Margaret (Williams) Mainhart. Survived by sister, Kathleen, wife of John Fussner, Livonia, Michigan and several generations...

Carmine Cannizzaro

Carmine Cannizzaro

Dec 30, 2016

CANNIZZARO – Carmine, 90, formerly of South Amboy, N.J., died December 30, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, PA. Born October 24, 1926 in New York, NY, son of Benedict and Mary (Muscariello) Cannizzaro. Preceded in death by parents; beloved wife Mary (Tuzzolino), who died Feb. 7, 2014; and brothers Joseph and Paul. Survived by sons, Robert, married to Maureen...

Ellen Jane Wadsworth

Ellen Jane Wadsworth

Dec 30, 2016

WADSWORTH – Ellen Jane (Walters), 82, Johnstown, died December 30, 2016 at Windber Hospice, surrounded by loving family. Born March 23, 1934, in South Fork, daughter of Thomas J. and Julia Belle (Theys) Phillips. Preceded in death by parents; granddaughter, Alyssa Ann Hoover; sister-in-law, Lois Phillips; and brother-in-law, Donald Navatsyk. Survived by husband, Ralph Wadsworth, whom she married June 29,...

Joseph B. Borow

Joseph B. Borow

Dec 30, 2016

Joseph B., 68, South Fork, died December 30, 2016 at home. Born October 15, 1948 in Johnstown, son of the late John B. and Margaret M. (Richanvsky) Borow. Survived by children, Annette, wife of Arthur Yogus, Portage; and Timothy, married to Susan Laney, Pickens, South Carolina; grandchildren, Michael and David Box, and T.J., Arriana, and Laney Borow; great-granddaughter, Natalie Box;...

Pastor Kenneth E. McNertney

Pastor Kenneth E. McNertney

Dec 25, 2016

McNERTNEY – Pastor Kenneth E., 85, St. Michael, received a glorious Christmas present, he went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 25, 2016 at 9:35 p.m., surrounded by loving family. Born May 28, 1931, in South Fork, son of Hazel (Yoder) and Joseph Krajewski; preceded in death by parents; brothers, Charles Pahel and Ronald Wirick and sister,...

Louise Elaine McClelland

Louise Elaine McClelland

Dec 25, 2016

McCLELLAND - Louise Elaine (Johnson), 76, Edinburg, Virginia; passed away Sunday, December 25, 2016 at her residence. Born November 22, 1940, in South Fork, daughter of Walter George and Bertha Rose (Danel) Johnson. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Thomas Leroy McClelland; son, Robert McClelland and daughter-in-law, Melissa McClelland. Survived by children, Ron McClelland and wife, Michelle, Stanley, Virginia; Mark...

Helen J. Smith

Helen J. Smith

Dec 23, 2016

SMITH – Helen Jane, 91, New Germany, died December 23, 2016, at home. Born April 20, 1925, in New Germany, daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Long) Smith. Preceded in death by parents; seven brothers, Vincent, Clement, Cletus, Benno, Thomas, Father Julian Smith, O.S.B., and Father Ermin Smith, O.S.B.; and three sisters, Mary Chirdon, Sister M. Basil Smith, R.S.M., and Sister...

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