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....
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...
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;...
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),...
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....
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...
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...
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....
ADAMS – Danny Ray, 71, Summerhill, formerly of Salix; died December 11, 2023. Born May 2, 1952, in Williamston, North Carolina; son of Bernice D. and Katie (Scott) Adams. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Cathy J. (Ellenberger) Adams, who died April 13, 2018; and brother, Melvin Douglas Adams. Survived by daughter, Christina (Paul Grosik); son, Danny Ray Jr. (Gary...
NEW – Margaret L. “Peggy,” 73, Mount Hope, died December 10, 2023. Born October 10, 1950, daughter of Donald and Pauline (Pennington) Martin. Preceded in death by first husband, Thomas Cogley; and second husband, Thomas New. Survived by sons, Gary and Mike Cogley; granddaughter, Alyssa Cogley; siblings, Barbara Sander (Terry), Paulette Hassell (Ronald), Donald Martin (Stacy), Arthur Martin (Evie), Timothy...
HUDSON – William Donald, 62, Glen Rock, died December 9, 2023, at home surrounded by family. Born January 31, 1961, in Goldsboro, North Carolina; son of William Robert “Bob” and Marilyn L. “Sue” (Thomas) Hudson. Preceded in death by mother, and brother, Robert J. Hudson. Survived by father; fiancé, Lora Miller; sister, Betty D. (Warren Edwards); niece, Shannon L. (Matthew...
MURIN – Mary Ann, 88, South Fork, died December 8, 2023, surrounded by family. Born August 29, 1935, in Johnstown, daughter of Joseph V. and Anna S. (Blasic) Wilson. Preceded in death by parents; husband Thomas J. Murin, who died January 5, 2010; brothers, Robert and William; and special poodle, Holly. Survived by sons, Thomas Jr.; and Stephen; daughter, Anna...
GILES – Betty Ann (Lehman), 92, Sidman, passed away on December 4, 2023. Born February 18, 1931 in Sidman, daughter of Harry and Mabel (Wingard) Lehman. Preceded in death by parents; loving husband of 70 years, Melvin R. Giles; and siblings, Franklin, Ethel, Harry Jr., Beatrice and Mary. Survived by children, Timothy (Elizabeth) Giles, Kimberly (James) Lashinsky, Melodi (Ronald) Madison,...
GALLA - William Michael, Jr. “Bill,” South Fork, died December 2, 2023, at home surrounded by loving family. Born November 21, 1932, in Portage Township, son of William G. and Agnes (Benden) Galla. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Margaret (Larson) Galla, who died January 13, 2000; brother, Donald J....
SHRIFT – Jennifer L., 47, Mt. Holly Springs, formerly of New Germany; died December 2, 2023. Born April 20, 1976, in Johnstown, daughter of John G. and Gaynell A. (Evanisko) Shrift. Preceded in death by mother, who died April 13, 2023. Survived by father; brother, John G. Shrift II; aunts and uncles, Francis (Barb) Evanisko, James Evanisko, Judith (Joe) McIntyre,...
ONDREJIK – Joseph, 93, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on November 22, 2023. Born April 6, 1930, in Johnstown; son of Michael and Theresa (Sivulka) Ondrejik. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Anna Ragan, Martha Klatt, and Julia Haschak; and brothers, Charles, John, and Nicholas. Survived by wife of 63 years, Nancy L. (Tepper); children, Dr. Joseph (Leisa...
BETZ – Betty J., 76, South Fork, died November 22, 2023, at home. Born January 17, 1947, in Johnstown, daughter of the late John W. and Verdeane M. (Jenkins) Kaufman. Survived by husband of 58 years, Kenneth J. Betz; daughters, Tina (Tim Byrnes); Tammy (Melvin Poborsky); Kimberly Betz; and Kristine (Kevin Heinlein); ten grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and sisters, Patricia...
105, of Wexford, passed away on November 22, 2023. Cherished daughter of the late Albert and Amelia (Berschneider) Seifert of Johnstown and Summerhill, beloved wife of the late Garner Samuel Ludwig, loving mother of Jane Broudy, Helen Morgan (Russell), Patti Ludwig-Beymer (Albert), and Thomas Ludwig (Janet). Also survived by five grandchildren, David Broudy (Melissa), Emily Morgan Murray (Michael), Kristina Ludwig...
TURGEON - Kenneth R., 75, Sidman, passed away November 12, 2023, surrounded by friends and family at home. Born April 15, 1948, in Johnstown, son of the late Ernest J. and Margaret (Costlow) Turgeon. Survived by loving wife of 52 years, Cheryl (Wilson) Turgeon; sons, Derek (Lori Fox); Ryan (Renee Filinger); and Jeffrey (Allison Graham); grandchildren; Tiffany (Will Ellis), Carly...
WICKS – Agnes M., 94, Johnstown, passed away peacefully November 10, 2023, at home, surrounded by family. Born March 22, 1929, in Franklin Boro, daughter of Edward J. and Stella (Stawiarz) Morascyzk. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Robert E. Wicks, who died September 12, 1993; infant daughters, Pamela and Dianne Wicks; grandson, Mark Wicks; and brothers, Melvin and Edward...