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William L. Lichtenfels

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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...

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