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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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