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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...
Allen E. Bennett
May 18, 2020
Allen Edward Bennett, 66, of Armagh passed away May 18, 2020 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. Born November 9, 1953 in Johnstown the son of late James E., Sr. and Evelyn M. (Hollen) Bennett. Preceded in death by brother John Sr. who died just a few months prior on March 14, 2020. He is survived by son Anthony and wife...
Ruth A Yeager
May 17, 2020
Ruth A. Yeager, 83, of Bolivar passed away on Sunday May 17, 2020 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. Born August 9, 1936 in Bolivar the daughter of the late Charles and Georgia (Lear) Crusan. Preceded in death by first husband, Edward C. Howard and second husband, Leonard E. Yeager; brothers Robert, Walter and William Crusan sisters Grace Roby and Betty...
Dean W. Mcintire
May 16, 2020
Dean Weldon McIntire, 88, of Blairsville, formerly of New Florence passed away May 16, 2020 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. Son of the late Hugh Raymond and Nellie Irene (Hysong) McIntire, born September 26, 1931. Raised in Robinson, graduated in 1950 from Bolivar High School with three letters in football. A member of Company L., Blairsville, PA National Guard. Served...
Harry E. Hill, Jr.
May 8, 2020
Harry E. Hill, Jr., 70, Heshbon, passed away May 8, 2020 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. Born November 16, 1949 in Johnstown the son of the late Harry E. Sr. and Betty (Leverknight) Hill. Also preceded in death by brothers Henry Hill and William Leverknight. Survived by sister Hazel Yeager and husband Chuck, Robinson; Thomas "Joe" Hill and wife Debbie,...
Rodney G. Colson
May 8, 2020
Rodney G. "Rick" Colson, 66, Seward, passed away May 8, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born July 12, 1953 in Johnstown, the son of the late Albert D. and Dorothy (McElwee) Colson. Also preceded in death by two infant grandchildren, brothers Albert, John and Ronald Colson. Survived by loving wife of 43 years Anna Marie (Miller) Colson;...
William Charles Walsh, Sr.
May 8, 2020
William "Bill" Charles Walsh, Sr., 78, Robinson. He was born July 3, 1941, son of William J. Walsh and Carrie M. Walsh passed away to be with the Lord on May 8, 2020. Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother. Survived by his wife Brenda (Hewitt), of 59 years. Children William Charles Walsh, Jr. and Beth, Warren Chad Walsh and Kristina,...
Winifred I. Coughenour
May 7, 2020
Winifred I. "Winnie" Coughenour, 83, Armagh passed away at home May 7, 2020. Born June 8, 1936 in Indiana the daughter of late Wilfred B and Mable Bell (Shearer) Fleming. Also preceded in death by husband Gerald R. Coughenour. Survived by children Randy "Coug" Coughenour and wife Tina, Charles; Karen Geschke and special friend Bill Hoyman, Armagh; grandson Eric Geschke,...
Charles W. Lepsch
May 4, 2020
Charles W. "Chuck" Lepsch, Jr., 75, Seward passed away May 4, 2020 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born February 10, 1945 in McKeesport the son of late Charles W. Lepsch and Margaret F. (Harrity) Robb. Also preceded in death by brother Bill Lepsch. Survived by wife Kathy (Henry) Lepsch. Children Charles A. Lepsch and wife Lisa, Johnstown, Jodi Clark and...
John William Jones
May 4, 2020
John William "Will" Jones, 62, Dilltown passed away May 4, 2020 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born November 17, 1957 in Indiana the son of the late John Jones and Dorothy J. (Hill) Thompson, New Florence. In addition to his father he is also preceded in death by brother Charles "Chuck" Jones. In addition to his mother he is also...
Jeanne Chesla
May 4, 2020
Jeanne Chesla, 77, Greensburg passed away May 4, 2020 at UPMC Presbyterian. Born March 6, 1943 in Johnstown, the daughter of the late Matthew Reitler and Betty (Haire) Reitler Page. Survived by loving husband of 56 years Ed Chesla also survived by adoring son Ryan Chesla and wife Melissa, Greensburg; precious granddaughters Alexis Chesla and Emily Chesla both at home....
Cyril O. Heming
May 3, 2020
Heming, Cyril Oconnel, age 95, of New Florence passed away May 3, 2020 at home. Born December 26,1924 in Huff, he was the last surviving son of William Augustus and Nancy Ellen (Diehl) Heming. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers, Paul, John, Thomas, George, James Roy, Robert and William and sisters Agnes Kisamore, Alice Cramer, and...
Edna Jean Wise
Apr 29, 2020
Edna Jean Wise, 81, Latrobe, went to be with our Lord peacefully on April 29, 2020 at Brookdale Senior Living Solutions, Latrobe. Born September 15, 1938 in Robinson the daughter of the late Walter and Mary (Miller) Nixon. Also preceded in death by husband John Glenn Wise; brothers Wilson, John, Ray, Clark, Dave, Dan, Tom and infant brother Irvin Nixon...
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