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Viola G. Gunter
Apr 9, 2020
Viola (Bennett) Gunter, 90, Blairsville, formerly of Cramer passed away April 9, 2020 at home. Born October 18, 1929 in Strongstown the daughter of the late Warren D. and Eva Leona (Hill) Bennett. Also preceded in death by husband James P. Gunter. Survived by daughters Janet Johnson and husband Scott, Hampton, IL; Barbara Brehm, Orange Park, Fl; Gladys McCain and...
James H. Yarnal, Sr.
Apr 8, 2020
James H. "Pete" Yarnal, Sr., 76, Homer City passed away April 8, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, Born November 24, 1943 in Homer City, the son of late James G. and Rebecca E. (Taylor) Yarnal. Also preceded in death by son Kenneth Yarnal, daughter April Lynn Yarnal and sisters Betty Silvis and Sarah Silvis. Brother George Yarnal Survived by...
Michael James Brown
Mar 31, 2020
Michael James Brown, 63, Johnstown formerly of Robinson passed away March 31, 2020 in Robinson. Born November 4, 1956 in Altoona the son of Kathleen (Callahan) Payne, Richland. Also survived by daughter Brandy Brown and husband Darrell Beacom, grandchildren Michael Raineri, Sebastian Raineri, Noah Beacom, Gray Beacom, Colten Beacom and Paisley Beacom, all of Robinson. Brother Rick Brown, Bolivar. Sisters...
Ronald C. Chernisky
Mar 27, 2020
Ronald C. Chernisky, 86, New Florence passed away March 27, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. Born January 17, 1934 in Barnesboro the son of late Joseph and Louise (Oliver) Chernisky. Also preceded in death by siblings Catherine Rodkey, William Rodkey, Frank Chernisky, Joseph Chernisky, and Delores Keith. Survived by wife of 54 years Violet (Bartlebaugh) Chernisky. Daughter Sonya...
Kenneth T. Loughner
Mar 22, 2020
Kenneth "Bud" T. Loughner, 93, of New Florence passed away Sunday March 22, 2020 at Ligonier Garden Personal Care Facility. Born July 10, 1926 in New Florence the son of late I. Eben and Sadie S. (Hamilton) Loughner. Survived by wife of 72 years, Dorothy L. (Brougher), daughters Janice (Ron) Devlin of Greencastle PA and Cindy Hause, New Florence; 4...
James L. Caldwell
Mar 21, 2020
James L. Caldwell, 92, New Florence passed away March 21, 2020 at home. Born August 3, 1927 in W. Fairfield the son of late James H. and E. Frances (Krouse) Caldwell. Also preceded in death by brothers Dallas and George Caldwell; grandson in-law Matt Humberger. Survived by wife of 70 years Margie (Garland) Caldwell. Children James Caldwell and wife Joanna,...
Jesse K. Smith
Mar 19, 2020
Jesse K. Smith, 85, Clyde, passed away March 19, 2020 at home. Born July 5, 1934 in Philipsburg, the son of late Edward N. and Freda L. (Faughner) Smith. Survived by wife of almost 62 years Carole (Shiley) Smith; children Lisa Montgomery and husband Tim, Warwick, NY; Darren Smith and wife Pam, Clyde; grandchildren Erik Smith and wife Alexis, Cramer;...
Jennifer Marie Cochran
Mar 18, 2020
Jennifer "Jenn" Marie (Glance) Cochran, 44, of Charles, passed away March 18, 2020. Born November 25, 1975 in Indiana, daughter of Connie M. (Lower) Simon and husband William, Cramer. Also preceded in death by sister Bobbie Jo Glance. Survived by fiance Jeremy Margic, Charles; daughter Alexis Cochran; sister Maria Glance, Seward; nephews Dayton Bouch and Noah Mack. Jenn enjoyed spending...
John Howard Bennett
Mar 14, 2020
John Howard Bennett, 64, Armagh, passed away on his birthday March 14, 2020 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. Born March 14, 1956 in Johnstown the son of late James E., Sr. and Evelyn M. (Hollen) Bennett. He is survived by the joys of his life, his grandchildren Niya Grace, Lena Quin and Elliott Michael Bennett, children John H. Bennett, Jr....
Wilma Ruth Deyarmin
Mar 12, 2020
Wilma Ruth Deyarmin, 85, Bolivar fell asleep to be with the Lord at home on March 12, 2020. Born November 9, 1934 in Fairfield Twp, PA, the daughter of the late Edwin and Elva (Steiner) Cummings. Also preceded in death by husband of 63 years John William Deyarmin, brothers Donald, Glenn and Marvin Cummings. Survived by loving sons John Deyarmin...
Jeffrey A. Coy
Mar 11, 2020
Jeffrey A. Coy, 45, Ephrata formerly of Seward, passed away March 11, 2020 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born August 9, 1974 in Johnstown the son of late Gene L. Coy, Sr. and Eva Lee (Altemus) Coy, Seward. In addition to his mother Jeff is also survived by three daughters, three grandchildren, two brothers, two sisters, one sister-in-law, numerous nieces, nephews,...
Catherine F. Yaconi
Mar 7, 2020
Catherine Yaconi, 97, formerly of New Florence passed away March 7, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center. Born February 10, 1923 in New Florence the daughter of late daughter of the late Frank Pierce and Bertha Ada (Gable) Storey. Also preceded in death by husband Anthony Yaconi; Sisters Jean Ewt, Ruth Kaltenbaugh, Sarah Howard and Edna Rhoades. Survived by daughter Cathy...
Stacie M. Turner
Mar 6, 2020
Stacie M. Turner, 43, Homer City passed away March 6, 2020. Born December 16, 1976 in Johnstown, the daughter of the late George Joseph Turner, Sr. and Theresa Ann (Stiffler) Turner & fiance Robert Wikoine, Garrett, MD. Also preceded in death by son Isaiah, grandfathers Kermit C. Turner and Wilbert Wills. Survived by daughter Myrabella, brother George Joseph Turner and...
Samuel R. Mack
Mar 3, 2020
Samuel R. Mack, 91, Indiana passed away March 3, 2020 at Beacon Ridge. Born August 2, 1928 in Buffington Twp., the son of late Samuel and Verna (Empfield) Mack. Also preceded in death by first wife Zella (Mitchell) Mack; sisters Olive Plowman and Lois Plowman. Survived by wife Mildred Mack; children Margie Book and husband Bill, Murrysville; Don Mack and...
John T Varner
Mar 3, 2020
John T. Varner, 73, New Florence, passed away March 3, 2020 at home, with his loving wife by his side. Born October 5, 1946 in Pittsburgh the son of the late Dr. Winter T. and Jane E. (Luther) Varner. Also preceded in death by aunt Alice Brookhart. Survived by wife Patricia J. (Homan) Varner. Daughters Annette Benson and husband Eric,...
Janet L. Fry
Feb 21, 2020
Janet L. Fry, 77, Indiana formerly of Robinson, passed away February 21, 2020 at IRMC. Born April 28, 1942 in Robinson the daughter of the late John and Bessie (Albaugh) Penrose. Also preceded in death by sisters Glady Brendlinger and Edith Garland; brothers Charles Ray Penrose, and Dean Penrose. Survived by loving husband of 59½ years, John C. Fry. Son...
Barbara Lee Suschak
Feb 15, 2020
Barbara Lee Suschak, 81, New Florence, passed away February 15, 2020, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born January 14, 1939 in Johnstown, the daughter of the late Harry and Helen (Frum) Merritt. Also preceded in death by husband Paul P. Suschak; brothers William, Richard and Ronald Merritt. She is survived by sons Patrick Suschak and wife Deborah, New Florence; Paul...
Marietta M. Cowling
Feb 14, 2020
Marietta M. Jones-Cowling, 86, Charles, passed away February 14, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Born May 7, 1933 in Huntingdon County, the daughter of the late Carles E. & Mary E. (Kelley) Melius. Also preceded in death by first husband Wayne Jones, second husband Charles Cowling, infant brother George Melius, and faithful companion Blackie. Survived by daughters Susan Skaggs...
Rosella Rudnik
Feb 11, 2020
Rosella C. (Clark) Rudnik, 95, Robindale Heights. Born in Robinson on November 1, 1924. Passed away February 11, 2020, at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was a very caring and Christian mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who always had time for everyone. She was preceded in death by parents William and Emma Helen (Shetler) Clark. Also, preceded in death...
Jack Garvin
Feb 4, 2020
John F. "Jack" Garvin, 82, Gas Center, went to be with the Lord February 4, 2020 at Indiana Regional Medical Center surrounding by his loving family. Born May 28, 1937 in Luciusboro, the son of the late Rev. Earl C. and Rhoda (Bennett) Garvin. Also preceded in death by brothers Charles "Chuck"; Todd and Allen Garvin and sister Nancy Garvin....
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