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John Davis Long

John Davis Long

Sep 26, 2021

John Davis Long, 99, formerly of Vintondale, went to be with the Lord September 26, 2021, at Hollidaysburg Veteran's Home.  Born February 21, 1922, in Altoona, the son of the late Lloyd Davis and Mary Helen (Berger) Long.  Also preceded in death by first wife Pauline Jane (Mauk) Long and second wife Ruth Adell (Bracken) Long. ...

Joan S. Grant

Joan S. Grant

Sep 25, 2021

Joan (Jo Ann) S. Grant was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.  She left this world peacefully on September 25, 2021, in Bolivar, PA at age 88.

She was born to Alice and Howard Stevens on June 6, 1933.  She studied at Lyndon College for one year before...

Richard V. Smith

Richard V. Smith

Sep 22, 2021

Richard V. "Smitty" Smith, 78, Dilltown passed away September 22, 2021, at home.  Born March 15, 1943, in Summerhill the son of late Vincent Smith and Reginia (McConnell) Smith-Miller.  Also preceded in death by great-grandson Jackson; brothers Russell and Garry Smith, and sisters Lydia Smith, Audrey Ceneskie-Plummer, Dorothy Murray, Sylvia Weymer, and Carol Burkey.

John E. Chilenski

John E. Chilenski

Sep 19, 2021

John E. Chilenski, 82, Armagh, passed away September 19, 2021, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.  Born January 24, 1939, the son of the late John and Goldie Ellen (Byers) Chilenski; brothers-in-law Frank Burton Winsheimer and John Long; and nephew John S. Long.

Survived by sisters Eleanor...

Agnes Louise Gibson

Agnes Louise Gibson

Sep 15, 2021

Agnes Louise Gibson, 85, New Florence, passed away peacefully September 15, 2021, at Excela Latrobe Hospital.  Born April 21, 1936, in Bolivar the daughter of the late Kenneth and Louise (Tantlinger) Henderson.  Also preceded in death by husband Richard "Dick" Gibson; son-in-law Lynn Garland and sisters Margery Jasper and Karen Priest.

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William Leroy Croyle, Jr.

William Leroy Croyle, Jr.

Sep 10, 2021

William L. "Bill" Croyle, Jr., 48, Bruch Valley passed away September 10, 2021, at UPMC Presbyterian.  Born February 8, 1973, in Indiana the son of late Joan (Gainvors) Croyle and William L. Croyle, Sr.  Also preceded in death by niece Samantha Graham.

Survived by sons William E. Croyle, Indiana and Dale...

Raymond C Lindsey

Raymond C Lindsey

Sep 6, 2021

Raymond Lindsey, 78, Clyde, passed away September 6, 2021 at Embassy of Hillsdale Park. Born October 26, 1942, in Pitcairn the son of late Russell and Bertha Lindsey. Also preceded in death by brother Ronald Lindsey, sister-in-law Sally Nelson and husband Howard, Brothers-in-law Dennis Lichtenfels and James R. Yeager, Jr., sister-in-law Judy Lindsey, Father and mother-in-law...

Natalie J Flickinger

Natalie J Flickinger

Aug 31, 2021

Natalie J. Henderson Flickinger, 81, Bolivar, passed away peacefully August 31, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.  Born March 29, 1940, the daughter of the late John and Hellena (Scrubensky) Rabickow. Also preceded in death by first husband Bruce W. Henderson, Sr., second husband Gerald L. Flickinger; grandson Bryce Henderson, one infant grandson and one infant...

James Steven Shomo

James Steven Shomo

Aug 26, 2021

James Steven Shomo, 65, Lockport, passed away August 26, 2021 at Select Specialty Hospital, Latrobe.  Born July 30, 1956 in Johnstown the son of James R. Shomo and Goldie E. (Kentz) Shomo.  Preceded in death by father and brother Michael Shomo.

Survived by mother of Lockport,...

Lois S Robson

Lois S Robson

Aug 23, 2021

Lois S. Robson, 93, New Florence rejoined her husband on August 23, 2021, at home surrounded by her loving family.  Born September 2, 1927, in Mineral Point, the daughter of the late George and Lephemia (Anderson) Ford.  Also preceded in death by husband of 66 years Robert Robson. Sister Jean Shelotz and brothers Theodore, Weldon, Milford,...

David E. Kelley

David E. Kelley

Aug 22, 2021

David E. Kelley, 73, Johnstown passed away on August 22, 2021, at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital from complications from a fall.  Born October 16, 1947, in Clearfield, the son of late Eugene and LaRue Kelley of Ebensburg.  Preceded in death by parents and brother-in-law Edwin McCulley.

Survived by wife Gloria Rummel Kelley,...

Lena M. Heming

Lena M. Heming

Aug 19, 2021

Lena Marie Heming, 92, New Florence, PA, passed away at Arbutus Manor, August 19, 2021, surrounded by her family.  She was born August 1, 1929, in Punxsutawney, PA, to John and Anna (Firment) Holupka. Preceded in death by parents, husband Cyril O Heming and brothers Frank, John, Adam, and a sister Marie.  She is survived by...

Gloria Frances Shaffer

Gloria Frances Shaffer

Aug 10, 2021

Gloria Frances Shaffer, 79, passed away on August 10, 2021 at Windber Hospice.  She was born on August 26, 1941, in Robinson, she was the daughter of Emma and Perry Boyle of Robinson.

She was dedicated, caring wife and mother and a devoted grandmother, first and...

William Robert Horner

William Robert Horner

Aug 7, 2021

William Robert Horner, 78, Bolivar, passed away August 7, 2021 at home.  Born August 10, 1942, in Saltsburg, the son of the late James and Pearl (Baird) Horner.  Also preceded in death by brother Edward Horner; sisters Ruth Howard, Martha Aikens; Anna Cribbs, and Bertha Kline.

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Loretta K Hart

Loretta K Hart

Jul 30, 2021

Loretta K. Hart, 76, Robinson, passed away July 30, 2021 at UPMC Montefiore Hospital.  Born December 18, 1944, in Fayette County the daughter of the late Adam and Edna Irene (Strickler) Whitehead.  Also preceded in death by sister Sharon Whitehead and brothers Keith and Kenneth Kohler.

Survived by children Leann Hart...

Mary T. Verba

Mary T. Verba

Jul 29, 2021

Mary Verba, 95, Armagh passed away July 29, 2021, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.  Born July 15, 1926, in Frostburg the daughter of late Antonio and Mary Kathryn (Adams) Ananea.  Also preceded in death by husband Frank J. Verba, brothers Ben, Frank, Jess, Philip, Anthony, Joseph, and Ross Ananea; sisters Anna Louise Ananea, Carmela Bloom, and...

Agatha M. Chero

Agatha M. Chero

Jul 17, 2021

Agatha "Aggie" M. (Furfari) Chero, 79, of Robinson, passed away on July 17, 2021.

Born July 29, 1941, in Johnstown, she was the daughter of the late Dominico and Margaret (Pollino) Furfari.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Ronald L. Chero, her sister, Mary Furfari, and her brothers, Joseph A....

Roberta C. Botteicher

Roberta C. Botteicher

Jul 15, 2021

Roberta C. "Bertie" Botteicher, 94, Seward passed away July 15, 2021 at home surrounded by her family.  Born December 18, 1926 in Robinson the daughter of late William R. and C. Isabelle (Moyer) Donahue.  Also preceded in death by grandsons Adam and Matthew Botteicher, brothers James and Harry Donahue, sister Bernadine Miller, and sons-in- law Paul...

Sarah Marie Henderson

Sarah Marie Henderson

Jul 14, 2021

Sarah Marie Henderson, 80, Fairfield Township, passed away July 14, 2021, at Richland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.  Born August 30, 1940, in Latrobe, the daughter of the late Charles P Cable, Jr. and Sarah K. (Cramer) Cable.  Also preceded in death by husband Samuel A Henderson, Sr. great-granddaughter Gabriella Collier, sister Patricia Piper.

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Earl L. Shetler

Earl L. Shetler

Jul 12, 2021

Earl Lee Shetler, 84, Armagh passed away July 12, 2021 at Indiana Regional Medical Center.  Born November 20, 1936 in West Wheatfield Township, the son of late Leroy "Newt" And Myra (Lichtenfels) Shetler.  Also preceded in death by wife Nettie Louise Shetler, who recently passed away on June 29, 2021; brothers Charles, Paul, Leroy "Hammer" and...

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