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Terry W. Duffy

Terry W. Duffy

Jul 29, 2023

DUFFY – Terrence W. “Terry”, 74, Ferndale, died July 29, 2023. Born February 12, 1949, in Johnstown; son of Francis and Claire (Hettle) Duffy. Preceded death by parents; and sisters-in-laws, Kay (Frawley) and Sandy (Marshall) Duffy. Survived by longtime companion, Holly Matisik; siblings, F. Daniel, M.D.; James, PhD.; Susan, wife of Gerald Moses; Mary Catherine Duffy; Timothy, married to Marie...

Bob T. Bopp

Bob T. Bopp

Jul 25, 2023

BOPP – Robert T. “Bob,” 82, New Germany, died July 25, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born June 19, 1941, in New Germany, son of George “Jack” and Rose M. (Wirfel) Bopp. Preceded in death by parents; granddaughter, Jordann Rose Orosz; sisters, Caroline Dombrosky and Regina Schall; and brothers, Paul, Anthony, and William Bopp. Survived by loving...

Sally Ann Killinger

Sally Ann Killinger

Jul 22, 2023

KILLINGER - Sally Ann “Nana” or “Sal,” 62, passed away July 22, 2023, at Magee Hospital, Pittsburgh; due to complications after a long battle with cervical cancer. Born May 5, 1961, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by parents, Walter “Tim” and Delores (Horrell) Killinger; sister, Karen Yatsky; and nephew, Justin. Survived by siblings, William “Killer” and wife Liz; Susan and...

Patrick J. Krestar Sr.

Patrick J. Krestar Sr.

Jul 22, 2023

KRESTAR – Patrick J. Sr., 73, South Fork, died July 22, 2023. Born February 8, 1950, in South Fork, son of Michael M. Jr. and Margaret A. (Diamond) Krestar. Preceded in death by parents; son, Timothy S.; brother, Larry; and sister-in-law, Donna Krestar. Survived by wife of 53 years, Angela A. (Kozich), whom he married October 11, 1969; sons, Patrick...

Vivian E. Douglas

Vivian E. Douglas

Jul 20, 2023

DOUGLAS – Vivian E., 91, South Fork, died July 20, 2023, at Windber Hospice. Born March 25, 1932, in Seward, daughter of Harold and Elda Rae (Deyarmin) Fox. Preceded in death by parents, husband, Meade Douglas, who died August 22, 1995; grandson, Jason Douglas; sisters, Donna McGinnis and Gladys Toth; and brothers, Robert and William Fox. Survived by sons, Mark,...

Thomas C. "Butch" Gregovich

Thomas C. "Butch" Gregovich

Jul 16, 2023

GREGOVICH – Thomas C. “Butch”, 84, South Fork, died July 16, 2023. Born September 1, 1938, in South Fork, son of Thomas and Grace (Reighard) Gregovich. Preceded in death by parents, son, Thomas C. “Buddy” Gregovich, Jr., and sister, Joyce Amigh. Survived by loving wife of 58 years, LaVerne (Rohner) Gregovich, whom he married March 10, 1965; daughter, Sandy (David)...

Russell M. Hale

Russell M. Hale

Jul 15, 2023

HALE – Russell M. “Russy”, 67, Friedens, formerly of South Fork, died July 15, 2023. Born February 17, 1956, son of William W. and Hilda (Moratti) Hale. Preceded in death by father. Survived by mother, children: Jessica, wife of Henry West, Cairnbrook; Stephanie Hale, Friedens; and Mark Hale, Stoystown; grandchildren: Riley, Wesley, and Aleigha; and siblings: Judy, wife of Ed...

Dorothy J. Buriani

Dorothy J. Buriani

Jul 12, 2023

BURIANI – Dorothy J. “Dot,” 93, Summerhill, died July 12, 2023, at Conemaugh Hospital, surrounded by family. Born March 30, 1930, in Johnstown, last surviving child of Victor and Julia (Ferlin) Hody. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Pietro “Pete” Buriani, who died January 29, 1987; and siblings, Anne, Christina, Frank, John, Carl, and Herman Hody; and Mary Krivecky, Minnie...

Terry J. Shaffer

Terry J. Shaffer

Jul 11, 2023

SHAFFER – Terry J., 56, Beaverdale, died peacefully July 11, 2023, at Windber Hospice. Born October 16, 1966, in Johnstown, son of Emerson Daniel and Ella Joyce (Swartz) Shaffer. Preceded in death by parents; and “stepdad,” Herb Marshall. Survived by wife, Beth Ann (Swope) Shaffer; children, Daniel (Janessa), Alex (Jackie), and Shannon Shaffer; stepchildren, Ryan (Brianna), Devon (Victoria), Blake (Kylea),...

Ruth J. Keller

Ruth J. Keller

Jul 10, 2023

KELLER – Ruth Jane, 84, South Fork, died July 10, 2023, at home surrounded by family. Born March 16, 1939, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Gerald and Ruby Kehn. Survived by loving husband, William E. Keller, Sr. Bill and Ruth were high school sweethearts who wed on June 11, 1957. They spent 66 years together living in the Lamb’s...

David Gruss

David Gruss

Jul 4, 2023

David Gruss, lovingly known to many as “Pappy Loco”, 65, of South Fork, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 4, 2023. Son of Stephen and Bridget (Beck) Gruss. Preceded in death by his father; infant sister; granddaughter, Gracie Williamson; brother-in-law, Ricky Baxter; in-laws Wayne and Shirley Baxter and nephew, Brandon Baxter. Survived by his mother, Bridget Gruss;...

Juanita L. Berger

Juanita L. Berger

Jun 30, 2023

BERGER – Juanita L., 93, Salix, went to be with the Lord, June 30, 2023. Born October 8, 1929, in Dunlo, daughter of Altis L. and Edith (Halliwell) Harbaugh. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Charles R. Berger, who died January 3, 1997; sons, Michael and Charles Jr.; daughter-in-law, Sheila (Clark); and sisters, Clara J. Custer and Deloris Berkebile. Survived...

Bill Kostan

Bill Kostan

Jun 23, 2023

KOSTAN – William S. “Bill,” 89, South Fork, died June 23, 2023, at home. Born May 12, 1934, in Portage, son of Andrew and Anna (Sepata) Kostan. Preceded in death by parents; brother, James Kostan; and sister, Blanche Barnish. Survived by wife of 65 years, Delores J. “Dee” (Bartko) Kostan, whom he married May 17, 1958; children, Deborah Braxton; Jeffrey...

Vicki A. Mackall

Vicki A. Mackall

Jun 12, 2023

MACKALL – Vicki A., 61, South Fork, went to be with her Lord, June 12, 2023, at home. Born January 22, 1962, in Johnstown; daughter of the late Calvin Jay and Diane “Neenie” (Myers) Cummings. Survived by husband of 39 years, Matthew R. Mackall, whom she married July 2, 1983; daughter, Samantha, wife of Matthew Weaver; beloved grandchildren, Kaiden, Blake,...

Ruby J. Schultz

Ruby J. Schultz

Jun 11, 2023

SCHULTZ – Ruby J., 94, Canal Winchester, Ohio; died June 11, 2023, at her daughter’s home. Born April 17, 1929, in South Fork; daughter of Fred and M. Civilla (Fyock) Webb. Preceded in death by parents; siblings, Katherine Pahulick, and Frank, Omer, and Foster Webb. Survived by daughter, Sandie, wife of David Wallingford; grandchildren, Heidi L. (Grove), wife of Todd...

David A. Costlow

David A. Costlow

Jun 11, 2023

COSTLOW - David Allen, 60, South Fork, passed away June 11, 2023, at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital. Born November 20, 1962, in Johnstown, son of John Sr. and Ruby (Bailey) Costlow. Preceded in death by parents; first wife, Cathy (Shawley) Costlow; granddaughter, Katelyn; brother, James Costlow; and sister, Judith Ann Csamer. Survived by wife, Linda (Paxton) Costlow, Johnstown; children, Melody Steele,...

Pete Parisi

Pete Parisi

Jun 8, 2023

PARISI – Peter J., 73, Beaverdale, died June 8, 2023. Born July 26, 1949, in Johnstown, son of the late Pio “Pete” and Violet V. (Cusimano) Parisi. Preceded in death by parents; granddaughter, Abigail Stiffler; and sister, Emma Diaz. Survived by daughter, Christina Stiffler; son, Peter M. (Angela); beloved grandchildren, Madalynn and Maria Stiffler; and William and Isabelle Parisi; brother,...

Robert J. Slanoc

Robert J. Slanoc

Jun 7, 2023

SLANOC (SLONAC) Robert J. “Zut,” 82, Twinsburg, Ohio; formerly of St. Michael, passed away June 7, 2023. Born August 25, 1940, in Windber, son of Martin and Anna (Peretin) Slanoc. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Karen Sue (Badar), who died March 10, 2023; sisters, Margaret Garanich (Art), Barbara Graves (Bill), Dianne Summers, Nancy Sorrell; and brother, Steve. Survived by...

Justin L. Killinger

Justin L. Killinger

Jun 2, 2023

KILLINGER – Justin L., 44, South Fork, died June 2, 2023, at Conemaugh Hospital. Born October 27, 1978, in Johnstown. Survived by parents, Bill and Liz (Anderson) Killinger; soulmate, Lisa Kanuch; son, Bryce; daughter, Shayla; brothers, Josh (Tara); and Chris (Amanda); numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and dog, Jake. His pride truly beamed from his face and heart when he...

Fred Gray

Fred Gray

May 27, 2023

GRAY – Fred W., 85, Portage, was called to come home by our Lord on May 27, 2023. He passed peacefully at home surrounded by family. Born December 31, 1937, in St. Michael, the last surviving child of Fred E. and Kathryn (Allmond) Gray. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Willard (Frances) Hicks; sister, Twila (Blair) Ritchey; and nephew, Terry...

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