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Charles W. Lepsch

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

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

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

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

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...

Katherine Florine Burkett

Katherine Florine Burkett

Apr 24, 2020

Katherine Florine "Bone" Burkett, 85, Bolivar passed away April 24, 2020 at home surrounded by her family in prayer. Born January 13, 1935 in Bolivar, the daughter of late George and Martha (Hart) Muir. Also preceded in death by sisters Mary Ellen Boring, Martha Short and Della Zimmerman, brother John Muir. Survived by her adoring and faithful husband of 63...

Ruth E. Penrose

Ruth E. Penrose

Apr 24, 2020

Ruth E. Penrose, 76, Somerset passed away April 24, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. Born June 4, 1943 in Johnstown the daughter of the late Henry and Florence Smith. Also preceded in death by daughters Deborah and Christine, granddaughter Jacqualine, great-grandson Matthew, brothers Ted and John, sisters Helen and Margaret. Survived by children David Brown and wife Karen,...

Barbara E. Stewart

Barbara E. Stewart

Apr 23, 2020

Barbara Elaine Stewart, 71, Dilltown passed away April 23, 2020. Barb was born December 15, 1948 in Indiana the daughter of late Stephen James Pisarcik and Louise (Domino) Pisarcik. She graduated from United High School, worked for Robertshaw Controls, then Presbyterian Senior Living and belongs to Armagh United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by father James, mother Louise and brother...

Virginia A. Huczko

Virginia A. Huczko

Apr 19, 2020

Virginia A. Huczko, 84, Clyde, passed away April 19, 2020 at St. Andrew's Village. Born April 25, 1935 in Wilpen, the daughter of the late Samuel and Anna (Bodnar) Pushinsky. Also preceded in death by husband Mike Huczko; grandson Jason Markley; son-in-law Kenneth Markley; brothers Charles and Michael Pushinsky; sisters Christine Starenchak and Margaret Nicely. Survived by children Kevin Huczko...

Robin Joseph Robertson

Robin Joseph Robertson

Apr 14, 2020

Robin J. "Rob" Robertson, 36, Robinson passed away April 14, 2020. Born June 23, 1983 in Johnstown the son of William "Rich" Robertson and Deborah "Deb" (Buterbaugh) Robertson, Robinson. Also survived by brothers Rich Robertson, Ryan (Cassandra) Robertson and sister Angela Robertson, all of Robinson; grandparents Theresa Robertson, New Florence; Ed and Lu Buterbaugh, Brush Valley; nieces and nephews Haley,...

Wade E. Johns

Wade E. Johns

Apr 13, 2020

Wade E. Johns, 57, Johnstown, passed away April 13, 2020 at home. Born October 8, 1962 in Johnstown the son of late George A. Johns and Loretta A. (Kitzmiller) Johns, Johnstown. In addition to his father he is also preceded in death by sister Joy Silvis, niece Jacgualine Donitzen. In addition to his mother he survived by wife of 31...

Lois G Henderson

Lois G Henderson

Apr 9, 2020

Lois G. Henderson, 92, Bolivar, passed away April 9, 2020. Born July 27, 1927 in Torrance, daughter of late Logan & Josephine (McClure) Thomas. Also, preceded in death by brothers Gene Thomas, Richard Thomas; sisters Claire Thomas, Helen Marsh, Mildred Allison, and Betty Elliott. Survived by husband of 72 ½ years Richard J. "Jim" Henderson. Children John Henderson and wife...

Ronald D. Plowman

Ronald D. Plowman

Apr 9, 2020

Plowman, Ronald D. 83, Vintondale, PA. Born January 26, 1937 to the late Melvin and Marie (Beard) Plowman. Passed away April 9, 2020 at home. Survived by wife of 61 years Carol (Richardson) Plowman. Children Thomas (Ellen), Vintondale, PA; Darryl, Altoona, PA; Rhonda (Mario) Ugoletti; Gainesville, VA. Grandchildren Andrew (Jessica), Philadelphia; Matthew, Chicago, Allison (Adam) Foust, Durham, NC; Leah Plowman...

Viola G. Gunter

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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;...

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