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Regis E. Endler

Regis E. Endler

Feb 8, 2024

ENDLER, Regis E., 87, Johnstown, died February 8, 2024, at home. Born April 24, 1936, in Ehrenfeld, son of Reuben L. and Catherine "Sis" (Burger) Endler. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Joanne N. (Oswalt) Endler, who died March 10, 1985; and son-in-law, Mike Savlan. 

Survived by children, Douglas (Francine Gacka), Duncansville; Donna Savlan (Joseph Rowinski), Mineral Point; and Daniel (Colleen...

Glenn Alexander

Glenn Alexander

Feb 3, 2024

ALEXANDER – Glenn, 95, Summerhill, longtime resident of Mineral Point; went to be with the Lord, February 3, 2024.

Born June 25, 1928, in Mineral Point, son of Ralph and Bertha (Ford) Alexander. Preceded in death by parents; beloved wife of 71 years, Agnes (Lynch), who died December 4, 2020; sons, John and Charles; grandson, Scott Brewer; sister, Hazel Jones; brother,...

Thomas D. Grosik, Sr.

Thomas D. Grosik, Sr.

Jan 22, 2024

GROSIK – Thomas D. Sr. “Pap,” 79, South Fork, died January 22, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born August 15, 1944, in Vintondale, son of John G. “Red” and Anna (Dulashaw) Grosik. Preceded in death by parents; beloved wife, Karen A. (Hajzus) Grosik, who died July 24, 2005; and son-in-law, Sam Cobaugh.

Survived by children, Thomas Jr. (Laurie Coughenour); Ann...

Douglas Paul Jones

Douglas Paul Jones

Jan 19, 2024

JONES – Douglas Paul, 50, South Fork, died at Conemaugh Hospital January 19, 2024, with his wife by his side. Born September 17, 1973, in Johnstown; son of Russell and Susan (Reighard) Jones.

Preceded in death by grandparents, Willard Jones; and Ralph and Hope (Ryan) Reighard; and mother-in-law, Sonja (Abram) McGregor.

Survived by his high school sweetheart, Heather (McGregor) Jones, whom he...

Donald L. Edwards

Donald L. Edwards

Jan 18, 2024

EDWARDS – Donald L., 43, South Fork, died at Conemaugh Hospital January 18, 2024, surrounded by family. Born February 18, 1980, in Johnstown; son of Bonnie (Weaver) Edwards and the late Lewis Edwards Jr.

Survived by mother, with whom he resided; sister, Lisa Edwards and her dog, Mocha; dear friend, Heidi Oswalt; and beloved dogs, Star and Bella. Graduate of Greater...

Michael J. Cannonie Jr.

Michael J. Cannonie Jr.

Jan 16, 2024

CANNONIE – Michael James “Mike,” 70, Johnstown, formerly of South Fork, passed away January 16, 2024, at home. Born April 9, 1953, in Johnstown, son of Michael James Cannonie Sr. and Helen (Conley) Homza. Preceded in death by parents; stepfather, Joseph Homza; infant brother, Robert (Bobby) Homza; and sister, Traila Graffius.

Survived by loving wife of 52 years, Joyce Ann...

Lynn E. Sambol

Lynn E. Sambol

Jan 13, 2024

SAMBOL – Lynn E., 70, Richland, formerly of Krayn; found her “forever apartment” in Heaven January 13, 2024. Born October 18, 1953, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by father, Robert A. Weyandt, Sr. and brother, Robert A. Weyandt, Jr.

Survived by daughters, Stephanie Stombaugh (Ron) and Andrea Corbett (Steve); beloved grandchildren, Madison Stombaugh (Brenden), Corey Stombaugh (Tori), Hannah Williams, Tanner...

Harold M. Hinkledire, Jr.

Harold M. Hinkledire, Jr.

Jan 12, 2024

 

HINKLEDIRE – Harold Milton, Jr., 71, of Salix, passed away January 12, 2024.  Born September 14, 1952 in Roaring Spring, PA son of Harold Milton Sr. and Beatrice Grace (Bastin) Hinkledire.  Preceded in death by parents; sister, Yvonne Caycho; and longtime companion, Monika Pfeil.

 

Survived by daughter Melissa Faith; granddaughter, Alyssa; grandson, Zachariah; two great granddaughters, Presley and...

Dennis B. Bowen

Dennis B. Bowen

Jan 9, 2024

 

BOWEN – Dennis Bray, 82, South Fork, went to be with the Lord January 9, 2024. Born August 15, 1941, in South Fork, son of J. Earl and Marion E. (Bray) Bowen. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Carole Yeager; and brother, William D. Bowen.

 

Survived by beloved wife, Dorothy L. (Ellenberger) Bowen, whom he married May...

Jim M. Fisher

Jim M. Fisher

Jan 6, 2024

FISHER – James M. “Jim,” 77, Summerhill, formerly of Portage; died unexpectedly January 6, 2024, at home. Born May 11, 1946, in Johnstown, son of William A. Sr. and Audrey (Crate) Fisher. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Deborah A. Kubacka; and brother, John F. “Jack” Fisher. Survived by loving wife of 54 years, Janet (Mauger) Fisher; son, Jimmy Jr....

Marvin Noon

Marvin Noon

Jan 2, 2024

 

NOON – James “Marvin,” 73, The Villages, Florida; died January 2, 2024. Born June 26, 1950, in South Fork, son of James M. and Sannie T. (Oswalt) Noon. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Thelma Robinson; and brother-in-law, James Martin.

 

Survived by loving wife of 53 years, Diana (Hoffman) Noon, whom he married April 18,1970; sons, Scott (Amy...

Joanne C. Single

Joanne C. Single

Jan 1, 2024

SINGLE – Joanne C., 85, Beaverdale, died January 1, 2024. Born April 21, 1938, in Beaverdale, daughter of John F. and Anna (Eurcho) Chunta. Preceded in death by parents; husband, James E. Single, who died September 6, 1972; granddaughter, Stephanie Horten; and brothers, Bernard Chunta (Mary) and Fr. Roger Chunta, T.O.R. Survived by daughters, Susan (Joseph Horten); Diane (Todd Montemorano);...

Steve J. Pepoy

Steve J. Pepoy

Dec 29, 2023

PEPOY – Steve J.,91, St. Michael, died December 29, 2023. Born February 2, 1932, in Johnstown, son of John and Elizabeth (Pastor) Pepoy. Preceded in death by parents; beloved wife, Gladys E. (Margo) Pepoy, who died March 3, 2009; daughter, Judith Mary Pepoy; sisters, Marie Ambrose, Ann Franze, Irene Burkey, and Elizabeth Mihalko; and brothers, John, Joseph, and George Pepoy....

Anthony J. "Skip" Mickus Jr.

Anthony J. "Skip" Mickus Jr.

Dec 27, 2023

MICKUS – Anthony J. Jr. “Skip,” 89, Sidman, died December 27, 2023. Born May 16, 1934, in South Fork, son of Anthony J. Sr. and Florence C. (Jenkins) Mickus. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Barbara Ann Younkins; and former wife, Shirley A. (Feeney) Mickus. Survived by children, Diane (Carl Bopp); Daniel (Sheila Albertelli); Deborah Mickus; and Anthony F. (Cece...

Eugene E. "Buster" Miller

Eugene E. "Buster" Miller

Dec 24, 2023

MILLER – Eugene E. “Buster,” 69, Sidman, died unexpectedly December 24, 2023. Born March 17, 1954, in Johnstown, son of Hershel E. “Gene” and Evelyn J. “Chappie” (Chappell) Miller. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Susan Dennison, Cheryl “Cheri” Gore, and Lisa Lubniewski; and beloved German Shepherd, “Maiden.” Survived by wife, Kelly A. (McConeghy); and children, Jessica Voss; Tyara Miller;...

Judith A. Leventry

Judith A. Leventry

Dec 22, 2023

LEVENTRY – Judith A. “Judy,” 77, Salix, died December 22, 2023. Born January 9, 1946, in Johnstown; daughter of the late Ray T. and Emma C. (Ross) Stormer. Survived by beloved husband of 56 years, Donald G. Leventry, whom she married May 6, 1967; children, Matthew (Lori Kolat); Dawn (Mike Shirey); and John (Stacey Lavely); grandchildren, Kelsey (Terrence), Kayla (Mason),...

Bonita L. Long

Bonita L. Long

Dec 22, 2023

LONG – Bonita L., 55, Summerhill, died December 22, 2023. Born October 2, 1968, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Joseph R. and Dorothy L. (Turner) Long. Survived by siblings, Joann I., wife of Harold “Pat” Smith; Joseph M., married to Susan Jo (Taylor); Michael J., married to Bobbie Jo (Jarvie); and Susan M. Kimmell; and numerous nieces and nephews....

Carla A. Smith

Carla A. Smith

Dec 19, 2023

SMITH – Carla, 62, New Germany, died December 19, 2023, at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital. Born July 9, 1961, in Spangler, daughter of Bernard C. and Virginia A. (Krug) Strohmier. Preceded in death by father, Bernard C. Strohmier; son, Charles; and granddaughter, Katriel. Survived by mother; husband, Barry Smith, whom she married September 23, 1989; children, Grace (Robert Smithbauer), Price Smith...

Kenneth J. Fetsko

Kenneth J. Fetsko

Dec 19, 2023

FETSKO – Kenneth J., 81, Ehrenfeld, died December 19, 2023, at Windber Hospital. Born April 13, 1942, in Beaverdale, son of the late Michael “Mickey” and Leona M. (Swope) Fetsko. Survived by loving wife of 56 years, Beverly (Yeager) Fetsko; children, Ken Jr. (Dawn Neff); Kelly Jo (Bud Evans); and Terry L. (Deb Wagner); grandchildren, Bethany, Alex, and Cheyenne; great...

Shawn M. Flynn

Shawn M. Flynn

Dec 14, 2023

FLYNN – Shawn, 49, New Germany, died December 14, 2023, at home, surrounded by family and friends. Born March 3, 1974, in Johnstown, son of Paul Jr. and Twila (Motchenbaugh) Flynn. Preceded in death by sister, Stephanie Flynn; grandparents, Hilary and Anna Jean (Bimle) Motchenbaugh and Paul Sr. and Anna Jane (Bever) Flynn; and uncles, Wayne, Tom, and Barry Motchenbaugh....

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