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Diana Lee Meier
Mar 9, 2023
MEIER – Diana Lee, 68, Portage, died March 9, 2023. Born January 31, 1955, in Johnstown, daughter of John and Hilda (Motchenbaugh) Meier. Preceded in death by parents; and infant sister, Donna Lynn. Survived by sisters, Sandra Breyer (Davis), Kimberly Biter (Jeff), Lori Marker (Pat), and Patricia Moyer (Larry); and numerous nieces and nephews and their families. Though unable to...
James L. Manges
Mar 6, 2023
MANGES – James L., 79, South Fork, died March 6, 2023. Born September 13, 1943, in South Fork, son of Ray and Rosanna (Theys) Manges. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Carole (Krajewski): infant brother, Ray Jr.; and sisters, Dorothy “Doll” Senft and Anna Mae Moran. Survived by children, Wendy Lethbridge; James Mangus (Miriam); and Melissa Cannada; grandchildren, Kathleen (Kyle),...
Edward A. Puchko
Mar 4, 2023
PUCHKO – Edward A., 86, South Fork, died March 4, 2023. Born October 7, 1936, in South Fork, son of Stephen Sr. and Susan (Hamas) Puchko. Preceded in death by parents, wife, Shirley Ann (McClellan) Puchko, who died March 7, 2018; sisters, Eileen Puchko, Dorothy Thomas, Mary Connelly, and Gloria Hull; and brothers, Stephen Jr., Frank, and John Puchko. Survived...
Donald K. Custer
Mar 3, 2023
CUSTER – Donald Kenneth, 89, Portage, died March 3, 2023 at home. Born July 26, 1933, in Portage, son of Howard and Bertha (Nelson) Custer. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Eileen Tranter, Jerri Templeton, Lorraine Marks, and Edna Huff; and brothers, Nelson and Reverend Robert Custer. Survived by loving wife of 66 years, Catherine A. (Myers), whom he married...
Devon Alyse (Casti) Malloy
Feb 28, 2023
Devon Alyse Malloy (born Casti), sadly passed away on February 28th, at the age of 35. A beloved daughter, sister, aunt and wife, Devon spread light and laughter to all who are fortunate enough to have known her. Preceded in death by her Grandma Jean Casti, she is survived by her husband, Christopher Malloy; her parents, Robert and Natalie Casti;...
Dolores M. Mucko
Feb 28, 2023
MUCKO – Dolores M. “Dillie”, 93, Pittsburgh, formerly of Sidman; went to be with the Lord, February 28, 2023. Born May 24, 1929, in Beaverdale, daughter of John A. and Mary M. (Krupa) Andrykovitch. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Joseph T. “Guzda” Mucko Jr., who died July 13, 2009; and brother, Albert “Buddy” Andrykovitch. Survived by children, Dianne (Greg)...
Barbara A. Wess
Feb 25, 2023
WESS – Barbara A., 85, New Germany, went to be with the Lord, February 25, 2023, at home surrounded by loving family. Born July 11, 1937, in Dunlo, daughter of Stephen J. and Barbara F. (Matlin) Bakale. Preceded in death by parents; husband, David C. Wess, who died April 10, 1991; grandson, Bradley J. Wess; sisters, Mildred Fedore and Eleanora...
Donald C. Wess
Feb 24, 2023
WESS – Donald C., 91, New Germany, died February 24, 2023. Born August 7, 1931, in Summerhill, son of Simon and Pauline (Kibler) Wess. Preceded in death by parents; beloved wife, Reta D. (Smith), who died June 22, 1993; son, Timothy A. Wess, daughter, Debora Ann Wess; and brothers, Eugene F. “Mike” and Dean E. Wess. Survived by son, Brian,...
Donald Gene McAnulty
Feb 21, 2023
McANULTY – Donald Gene, 85, son of Ray C. and Elizabeth W. (Boyer) McAnulty. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Maxine Weisheimer, Betty Rae Bopp, and Peggy Lou Black; infant brother, Martin L. McAnulty; brothers, William D., Robert L, and B. Ward McAnulty; and nephew, Kenneth McAnulty. Survived by nieces and nephews, Beverly Bopp, Brenda Bopp, and Bryan Bopp; Jeff...
Morgan J. "Bo" Roush
Feb 20, 2023
ROUSH – Morgan J. “Bo,” 76, Salix, son of Philip and Dorothy (Weaver) Roush. Preceded in death by parents; and eleven siblings. Survived by brothers, Frank and William; and numerous nieces and nephews, especially, John, Jim, and Sherri. Honoring his wishes there will be no visitation or service. Private inurnment, Dunlo United Methodist Cemetery. Arrangements by Charles O. Dimond Funeral...
Maggie Holdsworth
Feb 20, 2023
HOLDSWORTH – Margaret “Maggie,” 58, Benscreek, died February 20, 2023. Born July 2, 1964, in Johnstown, daughter of Richard Jr. and Mary Elizabeth (Lermineau) Holdsworth. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Catherine Crum; brother, Richard “Dickie” Holdsworth III; and niece Mary Jo Boyle. Survived by son, Danny Fabo (Erica); daughter, Chelsea Fabo (Jeremy); grandchildren, Kylee, Lucas, Jared, and Harmony; sister,...
Jo Crute
Feb 16, 2023
CRUTE – Irene “Jo,” 95, went to be with the Lord February 16, 2023. Born August 29, 1927, in South Fork, daughter of William A. and Stella M. (Giles) Stafford. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Harriet Howe, Pearl “Boo” Stafford, and Mary Shaw; and brothers, William Jr., Richard, and Robert Stafford. Survived by loving husband of 73 years, David...
Maria D. Brydon
Feb 12, 2023
BRYDON – Maria D., 69, Johnstown, died February 12, 2023. Born April 8, 1953, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Peter and Doris (Skully) Grasso. Survived by husband of 49 years, Robert Brydon, whom she married September 1, 1973; daughters, Apryll Thompson and Michele, wife of Jeff Morse; beloved grandchildren, Trey and Donovan Thompson; and LJ, Abby, and Harrison Morse;...
Mary Jo Yoder
Feb 12, 2023
Yoder - Mary Jo, 68, St. Michael, passed away peacefully February 12, 2023 surrounded by her loving children and grandchildren. Born November 22, 1954 in Johnstown, daughter of the late Benjamin and Josephine (Chirillo) Kapitan. Survived by children Jason Vivian (Rebekah); Jeff Vivian (Danielle); Allison Vivian-Shrift (Luke) and Emily Yoder. Brothers John and Benjamin Kapitan (Shari); sister Cecilia Kapitan-Cramer (Dan);...
Roberta L. Cox
Feb 11, 2023
COX – Roberta L., 86, Belmont, New York; passed away February 11, 2023, at Highland Park Nursing Center. Born June 3, 1936, in Vandergrift, Pennsylvania; daughter of Paul E. and Audrey Pearl (Yearty) Marshall. Preceded in death by parents; and daughter, Phyllis Cox. Survived by husband of 67 years, Phillip H. Cox, whom she married June 2, 1956; children, John...
Mary Ann Bertolino
Feb 9, 2023
BERTOLINO – Mary Ann, 81, South Fork, passed away peacefully at home February 9, 2023. Born April 20, 1941, daughter of Donald J. and Rose E. (Miller) Trotter. Preceded in death by parents; daughter, Theresa L. Fleck; grandson, Kyle J. Fleck; sister, Sara Trotter; brother, Richard Trotter; nephew, Michael Bertolino; great niece, Nicole Bertolino; and in-laws, James and Martha, John...
Ardith M. Harrison
Feb 6, 2023
HARRISON – Ardith M., 85, Summerhill, went to be with the Lord, February 6, 2023. Born December 22, 1937, in Johnstown; daughter of George and Ethel (Carpenter) Lingenfelter. Preceded in death by parents; infant son, Charles Homza; stepsons, John and Carl Harrison; sisters, Yvonne Plummer and Evelyn Yerich; and brothers, George Jr. and William. Survived by husband, Walter “Buddy” Harrison;...
James A. Bertolino
Feb 2, 2023
BERTOLINO – James A., 88, South Fork, went to be with the Lord, February 2, 2023. Born January 17, 1935, in Sidman son of Peter P. Sr. and Bernice “Maggie” (Mickus) Bertolino. Preceded in death by parents; beloved wife, Martha (Guinard) Bertolino, who died December 27, 2005; son-in-law, Kevin Smay; brothers, John and Peter Jr. Bertolino; sisters-in-law, Agnes and Catherine...
Gerald F. Schrift
Feb 1, 2023
SCHRIFT – Gerald F., 88, Mineral Point, died February 1, 2023, at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital. Born June 4, 1934, in Summerhill, son of Kenneth and Elaine (McGough) Schrift. Preceded in death by parents; stepfather, George Shatrosky; wife, Helen M. (McCall) Schrift, who died September 29, 2010; and sister, Shirley Morris. Survived by brothers, Kenneth D., Maple Valley, Washington; and Robert...
Carol L. Miller
Jan 28, 2023
MILLER – Carol L., 84, South Fork; died January 28, 2023. Born December 16, 1938, in Johnstown, daughter of James and Ruth (Kern) Taylor. Preceded in death by parents; husband, John F. Miller Jr., who died August 23, 2004; sisters, Charmaine Haberkorn, Maxine Crosley, and Jacqueline Kelly; and brother, James Taylor. Survived by daughters, Denise, wife of Charles Walters, Windber;...
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