Obituaries

Feb 21, 2024

Heidi S. Glessner, 97, formerly of Seward passed away February 21, 2024, at Indian Haven.  Born May 6, 1926, in Poland the daughter of late Emil and Elisabeth Schega.  Also preceded in death by husband George Glessner, son Wayne Glessner, grandchildren Melissa McCubbin, and Adam Burda, brother John Schega.

Feb 21, 2024

Dawn René Gentry, 59, of Seward passed away February 21, 2024, at home.  Born July 11, 1964, in Providence, RI, the daughter of late Thomas Binninger and Darlene Boales.  Also preceded in death by sister Michele Stewart and brother T. E. "Eddie" Bininger.

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Feb 11, 2024

Phillip D. Ferris, 89, New Florence, passed away February 11, 2024, at Quality Life Services, Westmont.  Born September 4, 1934, in Johnstown, the son of the late George and Selma (Wood) Ferris.  Also preceded in death by brothers Abe, Dean, George and Robert Ferris, sisters Salley Ferris and Ann Dollard.

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Feb 6, 2024

Faith (Crusan) Fillmore, 58, Brush Valley passed away February 7, 2024, at home.  Born May 4, 1965, in Latrobe, the daughter of late Guy and Mary (Gronsky) Crusan.  Also preceded in death by brothers Barry, Pat, and Kenny Crusan.

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Feb 4, 2024

Melvin T. Benamati, 76, Armagh passed away February 4, 2024, at Beacon Ridge. Born September 24, 1947, in Indiana the son of late Thomas and Anna (Dini) Benamati.  Also preceded in death by brothers Thomas Benamati and wife Rose, Angelo "Pete" Benamati and wife Kate, and Joseph Benamati, and sister Elizabeth Gazza...

Feb 4, 2024

Kirk Fisher, 69, of Armagh went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, 2-4-24, with his devoted wife of 47 years by his side. Born October 8, 1954, in Johnstown, the son of the late Joseph and Wilda Jean (Brown) Fisher. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Rebecca. In addition to his wife,...

Feb 2, 2024

Melonie Lynne Hoak-Emmert, 38, Homer City passed away February 2, 2024, at IRMC.  Born July 11, 1985, in Latrobe the daughter of Kevin Hoak, Indiana, and Stacey (Sharon) Manners, Indiana.  Also survived by loving husband Joe Emmert, Homer City; daughter Havanah Jolyn Faith Emmert, at home; sister Madalynn Hoak, Indiana; great-aunt Juanita...

Feb 1, 2024

Emilie Lorraine (Marabito) Marino, 88, Seward, passed away February 1, 2024, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center.  Born January 22, 1936, in Robindale the daughter of the late Paul Marabito and Lucille (Ooghe) Marabito Schroding.  Also preceded in death by sisters Mary "Sis" Kruk, Bernice Zamba, Jean Davis, and infant sister Frances.

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Jan 31, 2024

Shirley Alberter, 95, Armagh, passed away January 31, 2024, at Richland Woods.  Born October 14, 1928, in Johnstown, the daughter of the late Arthur and Florence (Overdorff) Allison.  Also preceded in death by husband Francis "Bud" Alberter, son William Alberter, granddaughter Sharon Ogert, great-grandchildren Kevin, Kenneth, and Chyenne Ogert, and sister Phyllis Stercho.

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Jan 30, 2024

Tim Smyers, 55, Brush Valley passed away January 30, 2024, at St. Andrews Village.  Born April 28, 1968, in Indiana the son of late Robert Smyers and Barbara Smyers, of Homer City.  In addition to his mother, he is survived by wife Rebecca (Jennings) Smyers, children Julia Paynter and James Paynter, stepchildren Amber (Andrew) Lewis,...

Jan 22, 2024

Stephen D. A. Palovich, 76, Vintondale passed away January 22, 2024, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born December 27, 1947, in Johnstown the son of late Nick and Helen (Kosta) Palovich.  Survived by his wife of 52 years Darlene (Rummel) Palovich.  Children Jennifer Palovich and fiancé Eric Deitman, Stephen Palovich and wife Stephanie, Tanya Palovich-Scott and...

Jan 16, 2024

Thomas Paynter, 84, Brush Valley passed away January 16, 2024, at home.  Born March 9, 1939, in Derry Twp.

He is preceded in death by mother Anna Mae Paynter McAnulty, wife Joyce (Schofield) Paynter, daughter Barbra Silk and son-in-law William "Bear" Silk.

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Jan 16, 2024

Allen "Big Al" Luther, 66, Robindale Heights, went to be with his Lord January 16, 2024, at UPMC Shadyside Hospital.  He was born October 3, 1957, in Johnstown.

He was the beloved husband of Lynn for 49 years, and father of Alicia (Steve) Tomb, Amiee (Shawn) Cameron, Allen (Leann Oleksa) Luther,...

Jan 14, 2024

Carl E. McClarren, 84, New Florence went to be with the Lord on January 14, 2024, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.  Born August 9, 1939, in Johnstown the son of late Charles and Mary (Marks) McClarren.  Also preceded by his extended family Roy and Alverda "Jump" (Johns) Stiffler whose family he has lived with since the...

Jan 11, 2024

George Krall, 97, New Florence, passed away January 11, 2024, at Moorehead Place in Indiana.  Born November 30, 1926, in Bolivar the son of the late Steve and Katherine (Zunich) Krall.  Also preceded in death by his wife Charlotte (Howard) Krall of 70 years and grandson Christopher Stutzman.

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Jan 10, 2024

Jennifer Mack, 54, Dilltown passed away January 10, 2024, at West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh.  Born April 2, 1969, in Johnstown the daughter of late Francis and Regina (Hoffman) O'Farrell.

Survived by husband Mark Mack.  Children Jason Mack, Jenna O'Farrell, and Rosemarie Mack.  Grandchildren...

Jan 8, 2024

Emily Marie McKinney took her last breath on this earth on January 8, 2024, at The Communities of Indian Haven.  She went peacefully as she went home to be with Jesus, and we know she was joyfully embraced by her husband and many others.  Pieces of her loved one's hearts went with her.   And as life...

Jan 8, 2024

Alice Gail Robinson, 88, formerly of Bolivar passed away January 8, 2024, at Scenery Hill Manor, Indiana.  Born December 2, 1935, in Fairfield Township, the daughter of late Kenneth and Mary Ellen (Yeager) Robinson.  Also preceded in death by brothers James Robinson, John Robinson and William "Bun" Robinson, and sister Betty Lou Bloom.

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Jan 8, 2024

Alyce Nancy (Larkin) Bracken, 80, Vintondale, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2024, at The Gardens in Indiana. Born February 18, 1943, in Johnstown, PA.  She is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Dale, her parents, Alfred and Betty (Williams) Larkin; brother, Alfred Larkin; infant brother Kim Larkin; and niece, Alisha Larkin.

Dec 29, 2023

Ronald Clark, 78, Clyde, passed away December 29, 2023, at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.  Born April 15, 1945, in Johnstown the son of the late Fredrick and Ruth (Layman) Clark.

Survived by loving wife of 58 years, Carol (Lindsey) Clark.  Daughters Tammy Blystone and husband Greg,...