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James A. Wascak

James A. Wascak

Dec 2, 2023

James A. "Newt" Wascak, 74, Armagh passed away December 2, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family.  Born October 5, 1949, the son of late John and Mary (Surike) Wascak.

Survived by wife Leanne (Hess) Wascak, children Robin Gibson & husband Keith, New Florence; Laura...

Ralph G. Goodlin

Ralph G. Goodlin

Nov 29, 2023

Ralph G. Goodlin, 87, Seward, went to be with the Lord November 29, 2023, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center.  Ralph was born February 13, 1936, son of the late Royden and Velma (Huey) Goodlin.

Survived by loving wife Laura R. (Bartholomew) Goodlin; children Keith Goodlin and wife Brenda; Kelly Hicks and...

Kathleen N. Hill

Kathleen N. Hill

Nov 28, 2023

Kathleen N. Hill, 65, Damascus, formerly of Johnstown and native of Charles, passed away November 28, 2023.  Born August 28, 1958, in Johnstown, the daughter of Mervin Charles and Eva G. (Berezansky) Hill.

Preceded in death by father, companion Glenn Campanile, brother Leonard Arron Hill and infant brother Christopher Hill.

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Joyce A Silk

Joyce A Silk

Nov 18, 2023

Joyce A. Silk, 67, Fairfield Twp., passed away November 18, 2023, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center.  Born January 4, 1956, in Johnstown, the daughter of the late Warren and Nancy (Boring) Cable.

Survived by loving husband Neil of 36 years, children Jessica Palmer & husband Jason,...

George I Shank

George I Shank

Nov 15, 2023

George I. Shank, 90, Bolivar, passed away November 15, 2023, at Scenery Hill Manor.  Born January 11, 1933, in Ridgeview, the son of the late Melvin and Sara (Brett) Shank.  Also preceded in death by sister Sara Kells; brothers James Shank and Roger Shank.

Survived by...

Charles L. Waddell, Sr.

Charles L. Waddell, Sr.

Nov 14, 2023

Charles "Chuck" Waddell, 86, Armagh passed away peacefully on November 14, 2023 at Hillsdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

Born June 10, 1937 in Coalport, PA, he was preceded in death by his parents and son, Shawn "Bone" Waddell.

He is survived by his children Sherry Waddell...

Betty Pierce

Betty Pierce

Nov 12, 2023

Betty Rose (DeForno) Pierce, 82, of Dilltown passed away on Sunday November 12, 2023. She was born November 18, 1940, in Salina, PA.  A daughter of the late Marion and Mary DeForno.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to so many.  Her family was so...

Dale W. Bracken

Dale W. Bracken

Nov 11, 2023

Dale Bracken, 83, Vintondale, passed away November 11, 2023, at The Gardens in Indiana.Born February 26, 1940, in Johnstown, the son of the late Charles and Viola (Plowman) Bracken.

Survived by loving wife of over 60 years Alyce N (Larkin) Bracken.  Also survived by children William Bracken and wife Christine (Hedges),...

David B. Wakefield

David B. Wakefield

Nov 1, 2023

David "Red" Wakefield, 86, Armagh passed away peacefully surround by family on November 1, 2023, at Indiana Regional Medical Center. Born October 31, 1937, the son of the late Warren "Buck" and Grace Wakefield.  Also preceded in death by brother Gary Wakefield.

Survived by his wife of 66 years Loretta Wakefield,...

Scott N. Henderson

Scott N. Henderson

Oct 30, 2023

Scott N. Henderson, 62, New Florence went to be with the Lord October 30, 2023, at Allegheny General Hospital.  Born June 27, 1961, in Johnstown the son of late Janice "Jan" (Ritenour) Henderson and Boyd Norman Henderson, New Florence.  In addition to his father, he is also survived by sons Brock Henderson and wife Cindy, New...

Virginia E. Gibson

Virginia E. Gibson

Oct 28, 2023

Virginia E. "Ginger" Gibson, 83, Waynesboro formerly of New Florence passed away October 28, 2023, at home.  Born May 31, 1940, in Ridgeview the daughter of late Frank A. Sr. and Virginia "Virgie" (Forsythe) Rolley.  Also preceded in death by husband Arthur L. Gibson, son Richard Lee Gibson, brothers Michael, Thomas and Edward Silk,...

Loretta A. Johns

Loretta A. Johns

Oct 27, 2023

Loretta Johns, 90, Johnstown, passed away October 27, 2023, at home.  She was the widow of George A. Johns, who she had been married to for 58 years.  Also preceded in death by parents Riley and Mertle Kitzmiller, brothers Cecil, Ervin, Earnest, Alvin, and Wayne, sisters Dorothy Licht and Eleanor, daughter Joy Silvis, Son Wade, granddaughters...

Mary Grace Cramer

Mary Grace Cramer

Oct 26, 2023

Mary Grace Cramer, 56, Climax passed away October 26, 2023, at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown.  Born April 25, 1967, in Johnstown the daughter of late Earl Robert and Lois M. (Mulligan) Howard.  Also preceded in death by grandmother Alberta (Payne) Howard.

Survived by husband John, her...

Crystal Barlak Provias

Crystal Barlak Provias

Oct 26, 2023

Crystal Barlak Provias, 37, Blairsville passed away unexpectedly on October 26, 2023, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.  She was born March 21, 1986, the daughter of late Michael Barlak.  Also preceded in death by loving brother Jon A. Barlak.

Survived by husband Brandon Provias and children Melody Roof and...

Vanita Permar

Vanita Permar

Oct 16, 2023

Vanita L. "Vandy" Tucci Weaver Permar 74, Greensburg, died October 16, 2023, in hospice care at Twin Lakes of Greensburg.  Vandy was born July 6, 1949, in Greensburg, the daughter of the late Ruth J (Stegner) Keefner & Charles W Weaver.  She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Greensburg.

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Maybelle R. Burns

Maybelle R. Burns

Oct 16, 2023

Maybelle "May" R. Burns, 85, Armagh, passed away October 16, 2023, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center.  Born September 27, 1938, in Cramer, daughter of late Joseph M. and Rella M. (Bowers) Naugle.  Also proceeded in death by husband Lawrence N. Burns, sisters Iona Bateman and Emilie Macecevic, brother Joseph M. Naugle, Jr.

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Jane Howard

Jane Howard

Oct 13, 2023

L. Jane Howard, 90, Bolivar passed away October 13, 2023, at home surrounded by her sons.  Born April 26, 1933, in West Bolivar the daughter of late H. Louise Garland.  Also preceded in death by husband D. Wayne Howard and son Terry, and granddaughter Nikki.

Survived...

Barbara L Keeler

Barbara L Keeler

Oct 12, 2023

Barbara L. (Martin) Keeler, 93, New Florence passed away October 12, 2023, at Quality Life Services, Westmont Woods.  Born June 23, 1930, in Johnstown the daughter of late Reigh and Ruth (St. Clair) Martin.  Also preceded in death by her husband Floyd, and these brothers and sisters Glenn Martin, Joan Martin, Ollie West, and Alan "Sam"...

Tracey Lee Busch

Tracey Lee Busch

Oct 12, 2023

Tracey Lee Busch, 64, Robinson, passed away October 12, 2023, at James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center.  Born December 4, 1958, the son of the late Herman Eugene "Gene" and Betty Ruth (Garland) Busch.  Also preceded in death by In-Laws James H. and Dorothy L. Snoby. stepson Rodger R. Locher, Jr., and

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Cathy Clark

Cathy Clark

Oct 11, 2023

Cathy L. Clark, 69, Robindale Heights, passed away with her sons at her side on October 11, 2023, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center.  Born February 16, 1954, in Detroit, Michigan, daughter of the late Eugene Warden and Velma (Luker) Warden Montie.  Also preceded in death by husband Dennis Clark brother James Warden, step-father Theodore Montie, and...

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