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Margaret Troska
Jan 8, 2022
Margaret Troska, 91, Cramer, passed away January 8, 2022, at home. Born August 31, 1930, in Johnstown, the daughter of the late Harry and Anna (Maslak) Strushensky. Also preceded in death by husband James E. Troska; sisters Catherine Strushensky and Dorothy Cernansky; brothers John, Daniel, and Richard Strushensky.
Survived by daughters...
Michael D. Fisher, Jr.
Jan 8, 2022
Michael D. Fisher, Jr., 36, Bradenville, passed away January 8, 2022, at Latrobe Excela Health Center. Born July 6, 1985, in Indiana the son of Michael D. Fisher, Sr. and Jayme (Caldwell) Fisher, New Florence. In addition to parents Michael is survived by fiancé Nicholette Scavnicky; siblings Deborah Harris and husband Harold, Frederick, MD; Stephen Shomo,...
Darrel L Shetler
Jan 5, 2022
Darrel L. "Bear" Shetler, 75, New Florence passed away January 5, 2022, at home. Born October 25, 1946, in Johnstown the son of late Leroy "Hammer" and Zella "Billie" (Henderson) Shetler. Also preceded in death by in-laws Robert and Patricia Keith along with numerous aunts and uncles.
Randy Blake Twigg, Sr.
Dec 26, 2021
Randy B. Twigg, Sr. died peacefully on Sunday, December 26, 2021. Born September 22, 1961, he was a son of Donn and Norma Twigg, the youngest in a family of 18, born on his mother's birthday. He is survived by his sweetheart Terri (Foister) whom he married on July 9, 1983. Also surviving are their children...
Bruce T. Helzel
Dec 25, 2021
Bruce T. Helzel, 58, New Florence, passed away December 25, 2021, at Select Specialty Hospital in Latrobe. Born February 6, 1963 in Jeannette, the son of the late Leona (Baird) Enck, Frank Helzel and Melvin L. Enck.
Bruce is survived by two sisters Barbara L. (Helzel)...
Gerald E Page
Dec 22, 2021
Gerald E. "Jerry" Page, 89, New Florence passed away December 22, 2021, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born September 20, 1932, in Windber the son of late Elmer C. and Catherine E. (Ricci) Page. Also preceded in death by brothers Richard and Larry Page and sister Joan Page.
David R. Henderson
Dec 16, 2021
David R. Henderson, 81, Bolivar passed away December 16, 2021 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. Born August 16, 1940, in Lockport, the son of late Boyd W. and Iva M. (Lute) Henderson. Also preceded in death by brother Bruce Henderson and infant granddaughter Sarah Vee Cobes.
Survived by loving wife of...
Craig A Houston
Dec 16, 2021
Craig A. Houston, 69, Dilltown, passed away December 16, 2021, at home. Born November 12, 1952, in Pittsburgh the son of the late David Houston and Doris (Washabaugh) Houston, Canonsburg. Also survived by wife Kim (Allison) Houston, Sons Dakota Houston, and Abby, Dilltown; Ryan Houston, Canonsburg, Bucky Darr and wife Joy, Robinson; Brandon Darr and wife...
Edwin L Layton
Dec 15, 2021
Edwin L. Layton Jr., 82, New Florence, passed away December 15, 2021, at Murrysville Rehab & Wellness Center. Born September 22, 1939, in Johnstown, PA the son of the late Edwin L. Layton and Ruth (Nugent)Layton.
Survived by sister Myrna McCartney of Front Royal, VA, Son Brent Layton and wife Michele...
Timothy Rudnik
Dec 13, 2021
Timothy Rudnik, 66, Kittanning, passed away December 13, 2021, at Premier Armstrong Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born September 19, 1955, in Johnstown the son of the late Clifford and Ethyl (Cherry) Rudnik. Also preceded in death by nephew Terry Rudnik, Jr.
Survived by brothers Terry Rudnik...
Arlene F. Ludwig
Dec 12, 2021
Arlene F. "Peach" Ludwig, 78, New Florence, passed away December 12, 2021, at Excela Westmoreland Hospital. Born November 22, 1943, in West Wheatfield Twp., the daughter of the late Jesse and Phyllis (Boring) Detwiler. Also preceded in death by sisters Stella Marsh, Rosemma Sloan, Janet Jones, Geraldine Gehring and brother Lawrence Detwiler.
Estella Marie Hall
Dec 4, 2021
Estella Marie Hall, 92, Bolivar, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2021 at Communities at Indian Haven, Indiana, PA. Born May 4, 1929, in Fairfield Township, the daughter of the late William and Marie (Banks) Neiport. Also preceded in death by husband of 72 years Francis Alex Hall. Son Kim R. Hall, daughters Bonnie Lou Clawson...
Oscar F Ewel
Dec 2, 2021
Oscar F. Ewel, 92, New Florence, passed away December 2, 2021, at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. Born November 12, 1929, in Tonawanda, NY, the son of the late Frank Henry and Vivian Ruth (Golden) Ewel. Also preceded in death by wife Thelma Jean Ewel, granddaughter Ashley Eckert, Brothers Harry, Robert and Frank. Sisters Dorothy, Ruth Caples,...
Dora Eveline Henderson
Dec 1, 2021
Henderson, Dora E., 93, New Florence, went to be with the Lord, on Tuesday, December 1, 2021. Born May 18,1928 in West Wheatfield Township the daughter of the late James and Vinnie (Penrose) Boring. Also preceded in death by husband Paul W. Henderson; granddaughter Melissa Murdick; sisters Janet Clawson and Emma "Betty" Burkett and brother Samuel Boring....
George R. Boring
Nov 30, 2021
George R. Boring, 75, Blairsville, passed away November 30, 2021, at Indiana Reginal Medical Center. Born December 13, 1945, the son of the late Cloyde R. and Laura M. (Frain) Boring. Also preceded in death by sister Shirley.
Survived by children Martin Boring and wife Heidi,...
Donna Kay Swarney
Nov 29, 2021
Donna Kay Swarney, 70, Seward passed away November 29, 2021. Born July 25, 1951, in Mount Pleasant the daughter of late Paul "Jerry" and Mary (Cook) Freeman.
Survived by husband of 46 years John D. Swarney, Seward; and these brothers and sisters, Noel (Don) Rhodes, Wooddale; Carol Vissari, Mount Pleasant; Paul...
Beverly J Lee
Nov 18, 2021
Beverly (Adams) Lee, 79, Mahaffey, went home to be with the Lord November 18, 2021. Beverly was the 15 th child of Jonathan E. and Lilly (Dull) Adams and was born on July 19, 1942.
The youngest girl of 16 children, she showed and early affinity...
Joyce Mae Kelley
Nov 17, 2021
Joyce Mae Kelley, 78, long time resident of Alaska passed away November 17, 2021 at Westmoreland Manor in Greensburg, PA. Born October 17, 1943 in Pittsburg the daughter of late Nelson Eugene and Ruth Pauline (Diehl) DeArmit. Also preceded in death by infant brother Frank.
Survived...
Judy A Yount
Nov 16, 2021
Judy Yount, 73, Blairsville went home with Jesus November 16, 2021 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. Born March 30, 1948 in Johnstown the daughter of late Edwin and Hazel (Forsythe) Foust.
Survived by children John Yount and wife Kim, Elverson; Sean Yount, Harmony; Bridgette Dennehy and...
James B. Taylor
Nov 14, 2021
James B. Taylor, 81, of Fairfield Township, PA went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 14, 2021. Born April 22,1940 in Wilkinsburg, the son of the late James and Betty (Baughman) Taylor.
Survived by his wife of 55 years Audrey Renner Taylor and his children Denise Taylor and her husband...
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