Mack H. Henry
Jul 9, 2020
Mack H. Henry, 91, of Buffington Township, passed away on July 9, 2020 at home. Born April 23, 1929 in Buffington Township, Mack was the "last man standing" of the Henry clan. He was the third of seven children born to James and Alma (Foster) Henry. He is preceded in death by sisters Ruth (France) Butler and June (Joe) Bruckhart;...
Christine Rae Closson
Jul 1, 2020
Christine Rae Closson, 49, Clyde passed away July 1, 2020. Born April 6, 1971 in Johnstown daughter of Ray and Elaine (Short) Closson, Bolivar. Also survived by children Haelee (Camut) Brown and husband Jordan, Brush Valley; Cliff Camut, Bolivar. Grandchildren Drew Fatula and Carter Brown. Sister Lisa Brendlinger and husband Sam, Armagh. Nephew and niece Blake and Lexi Brendlinger. Boyfriend...
Jeffrey A. Menzie
Jun 30, 2020
Jeffrey A. "Earth Dog" Menzie, 54, New Florence passed away June 30, 2020 at home. Born May 14, 1966 in Latrobe the son of Larry and Judith Roddy, Ligonier. Also survived by loving wife of 23 years Cynthia. Children Christine Pirl and husband Michael, Kansas; Randy Dolton and wife Julie, Darlington; Joshua Dolton and fiancé Angie, Waterford. Grandchildren Brittni, Marissa,...
Nellie E. Mcatee
Jun 27, 2020
Nellie E. McAtee, 88 of New Florence died June 27, 2020. Born February 21, 1932 in Cook Twp. She was the daughter of late Chester M. Queer and Rose A. (Lenhart) Queer. Also preceded in death by husband Edward F. McAtee, Sr. and infant son Timmy. Brothers Leonard and Ernest Queer. Surviving is son Edward F. McAtee, Jr. of Winchester,...
Wilma Sloughfy
Jun 26, 2020
Wilma Sloughfy, 101, Zelienople, formerly of Armagh, passed away June 26, 2020 at Passavant Lutheran Community. Born on July 24, 1918 in Johnstown, the daughter of the late William and Lila (Graham) Beard. Also preceded in death by husband Lloyd Sloughfy who passed away in 2003, sisters Marie Plowman; Jean Miller, Verta Mae Liebel and twins Joyce and Janet Beard,...
Florence I. Thompson
Jun 25, 2020
Florence I. Thompson, 91 of Clyde passed away June 25, 2020. Daughter of the late Ben and Geraldine (Pennington) Bartlebaugh. Born January 23, 1929 in Arcadia, PA. She was preceded in death by husband Harry C. Thompson who passed away January 3, 2015, son Harry Wayne Thompson, sisters June Johnson and Twila Steffes. Survived by children Bob and wife Mary...
Ruth A. Felton
Jun 16, 2020
Ruth A. Felton, 66, Bolivar passed away June 16, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. Born June 19, 1953 in Johnstown the daughter of the late Edgar J. and Alice (Silk) Empfield. Also preceded in death by husband James K. Felton and her best friend Margaret Filitske who passed away on May 5, 2020. Survived by daughters Krista Platt,...
Leon Verba
Jun 13, 2020
Leon Verba, 90, Dilltown, passed away June 13, 2020 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. Born April 25, 1930 on the family farm in Buffington Twp. the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Spis) Verba. Also preceded in death by brothers Charles, John, Frank and Adolph Verba. Sisters Ann Verba, Pauline Verba, Josephine Marcus, Jennie Hurt, Lula Sammartano and Kathryn...
James Patrick Shaulis
Jun 10, 2020
James Patrick Shaulis, 56, of Seward passed away June 10, 2020 at home. Born February 21, 1964 in Greensburg, the son of the late Carl Shaulis and Mary (Sims) Wagner. Also preceded in death by granddaughter Faith Marie who became an angel on May 24, 2015. Survived by wife of 15 years Maria (Chiodini) Shaulis; Sister Rose Mary & husband...
Donna Jean Luther
Jun 8, 2020
Donna Jean Luther, 83, Clyde passed away June 8, 2020 at Beacon Ridge. Born January 25, 1937 in Johnstown and raised in Old Robindale. Preceded in death by parents George I., Sr., and Esther M. (Thurau) Waters. Husband William D. Luther who passed January 1, 2014. Son Thomas Andrew Luther. Brothers George Waters, Jr., Fred Waters, Sr., Gary "Butch" Waters...
James M. Burkett
Jun 7, 2020
James M. Burkett, 84, Bolivar, passed away on June 7, 2020 at home to join his loving wife, Katherine F. (Muir) Burkett, who passed away April 24, 2020. Born March 2, 1936 in Bolivar the son of the late George and Delnora (Wolfe) Burkett. Also preceded by his many siblings. Survived by his doting and loving daughters Theresa M. Allshouse,...
Gabrielle Danae Heming
Jun 3, 2020
Gabrielle Danae Heming, 21, of Bolivar passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on June 3, 2020 after a brave three-year battle with cancer. Gabby is preceded in death by her grandfather Francis Plouse. Gabby is survived by her parents James and Melissa Heming of Bolivar and Kathleen Plouse Heming and her fiancée Scott Eckenrode of Carroltown; siblings James...
William L. Lichtenfels
Jun 1, 2020
William L. "Bill" Lichtenfels, 75, Bolivar, passed away June 1, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. Born November 15, 1944 in Robinson, the son of the late Hazel (Penrose) Lichtenfels. Also, preceded in death by siblings Chuck Penrose, George Lichtenfels; Erma Patricko; Francis Lichtenfels; Edward Lichtenfels. Survived by wife of 53 years Sharyn (Keller) Lichtenfels. Children Stacie Cummins and...
Careen Mae Getty
May 30, 2020
Careen Mae Getty, 42, Heshbon passed away tragically May 30, 2020. Born April 3, 1978 in Indiana the daughter of the late Dennis Getty. Also preceded in death by grandparents Leo and Edith Gibbons; Shirley and Bob Burton and LaVern Getty. Survived by mother Colleen Getty and fiancé Jerry Uadiski, Heshbon; daughter Mallory Getty, Heshbon; son Michael Jones, Heshbon along...
Jane Marjorie Rager
May 29, 2020
Jane Rager, 87, Vintondale, passed away May 29, 2020 at home. Born December 24, 1933 in Minnesota, the daughter of the late Wilfred and Evelyn (Gagnon) Juaire. Jane was one of six daughters and eight sons. Also preceded in death by husband Robert G. Rager. Survived by children Bill Reitz, Casey Reitz, Evelyn Daniels, Wanda Swatwood, and Mark Rager. 10...
Watson M. Campbell
May 26, 2020
Watson Morrell Campbell, 94 of Blairsville, (Derry Twp.) passed away Tuesday May 26, 2020 at St. Andrew's Village. The son of the late Morrell "Pete" and Cora (Cramer) Campbell, he was born August 14, 1925 in Belsano. He was of the protestant faith. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII in the South Pacific upon discharge he went into...
Erma L. Brilhart
May 25, 2020
Erma L. (Nale) Brilhart, 84, Armagh went to be with the Lord May 25, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. Born April 5, 1936 in Altoona the daughter of late Charles and Mary (Thomas) Nale. Also preceded in death by husband Joseph H. Brilhart, Jr. Sister Lois Gamber. Brothers Pete, Bob and Dennis Nale. Survived by children Patti Burkett...
Eugene Secrist
May 24, 2020
Eugene Edwin Secrist, 90, Ligonier (Wilpen), passed away May 24, 2020, at home with his loving family by his side. Born January 17, 1930 in Hannastown, the son of the late George Dewey and Agnes Myrtle (Parfitt) Secrist. Also preceded in death by wife Ellen (McMasters); daughter Kristen. Brothers Arthur, Kenneth, George, Raymond, Melvin, and Robert. Survived by sons Daryl...
Gregory G. Clark
May 23, 2020
Gregory G. Clark of New Florence (formerly Ligonier), PA passed away on May 23, 2020 at the age of 69 following a hard-fought battle with Leukemia. Preceded in death by his father, George T. "Ted" Clark. Greg is survived by his loving mother, Eleanor "Lori" (Neiport) Clark. He was the loving father of Lt Col Thomas "Brit" Clark (Rebecca) of...
Phyllis L Skavang
May 18, 2020
Phyllis L. Skavang, 97, New Florence, passed away May 18, 2020 at the Lutheran Home of Johnstown. Born April 5, 1923 in Johnstown the daughter of the late Charles and Florence (Blough) Shiley. Also preceded in death by husband Harold Skavang; sons Rodney Wayne and Jeffrey L. Skavang; brothers Leonard and Richard Shiley, and sister Brenda Kline. Survived by son...
