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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....
Glenn Campanile
Feb 1, 2020
Glenn Campanile, 60, Johnstown formerly of Paramus, NJ passed away February 1, 2020 at home. Born July 14, 1959 in Jersey City, NJ the son of late Ralph and Mary (Peterson) Campanile. Survived by fiancé Kathleen N. Hill, Johnstown; cousins Carol DeFressine, Damascus; Denise Hanley, Equinox; Albert DeFressine, Warwick, NY; Michael Moroney, Warwick, NY. Also survived by Kathy's mother Eva...
Sharon June Mclaughlin
Jan 31, 2020
Sharon June (Malloy) McLaughlin, 70, Vintondale passed away at home January 31, 2020. Born October 26, 1949 in Windber the daughter of the late Andrew and Harriet Faye (Smith) Malloy. Also, preceded in death by grandson Micheal P. McLaughlin, Jr.; sisters Faye Malloy and Kerry Malloy. Survived by husband of 48 years George McLaughlin. Children Michael McLaughlin and wife Debbie,...
Paul R. Hencel
Jan 30, 2020
Paul R. Hencel, 88, Armagh passed away January 30, 2020 at Moorehead Place, Indiana. Born April 6, 1931 in Johnstown, the son of late Harry Hencel and Jessie (Rager) Hencel. Also preceded in death by wife Donna (Albright) Hencel; sister Florence Luke. Survived by sons Michael Hencel and wife Debra, Myrtle Beach, SC; Bradley "Bub" and wife Paula Hencel, Brush...
Emanuel Earl Filler
Jan 27, 2020
Emanuel Earl Filler, 73, Indiana passed away January 27, 2020 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. Born October 5, 1946 in West Lebanon the son of late James Filler and Veronica (Ondo) Davis. Survived by son Daniel Filler, Saint Clairsville, OH; Brian Filler and wife Michelle, Fountain Inn, SC; Josh Filler and wife Molly, Verona, WI; grandchildren Megan, Violet, Dashiell, Hailey...
Charles E. Banko
Jan 25, 2020
Charles E. "Kowabunga" Banko, 74, Johnstown, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2020. Charles was born February 7, 1945 in Johnstown, the son of late Frank and Mary (Golby) Banko. Also preceded in death by daughter Paulette E. Banko and brothers Kenneth and David "Bing" Banko, and sister Linda Fogel. Survived by loving wife of 52 years, Jennifer (Katcher) Banko; sons...
Charles D. Demangone
Jan 23, 2020
Charles D. Demangone, 79, Franklin, Ind., passed away January 23, 2020. Born February 19, 1940 in Latrobe, PA the son of late Domenick C. and Dolly (Foster) Demangone. Also preceded in death by children Mike Todd and Lisa Ann Demangone. Brother Anthony Demangone. Sisters Virginia Repko, Dorothy Cook, Thelma Laick, Luella Riley and Teresa Zenone. Survived by wife of 40...
Dr. G. Edward Lewis
Jan 19, 2020
Dr. G. Edward Lewis passed over on January 19, 2020. Survived by Duane Cochran, nephew, (Monica); Donna Williamson, niece (Howard); Gerald E. Cochran, brother-in-law; and Bruce and Susan Wadsworth, long-time caregivers. He held a Ph.D. degree from Cornell University and worked in business and industry as a management and tax consultant, as a founder of Acme Plastic Enterprises, as a...
William H. Simpson
Jan 6, 2020
William H. "Bill" Simpson, 77, New Florence passed away January 6, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center. Born December 19, 1942 in Fairfield Twp. the son of the late of late James R. and Beatrice M. (Perry) Simpson. Also preceded in death by wife Sharon "Sherry" Simpson, brother Robert J. Simpson, and sisters Ruth Luther and Betty Bates. Survived by wife...
Kenneth E. Gindlesperger
Jan 3, 2020
Kenneth E. Gindlesperger, 76, Robinson passed away January 3, 2020 at St. Andrew's Village. Born November 3, 1943 in Ligonier the son of late Louis and Dorothy (Closes) Gindlesperger. Also preceded in death by sister Mary Belle Gindlesperger and sister-in-law Stella Marsh. Survived by wife of 52 years Freda (Mack) Gindlesperger. Daughter Heather Bercosky and husband Adam, Beallsville; grandsons Braeden...
Frank Andrew Kruk
Jan 1, 2020
Frank Andrew Kruk, 96, New Florence, passed away January 1, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born April 12, 1923 in Robindale the son of the late Joseph and Josephine (Toman) Kruk. Also preceded in death by wife Mary Louise (Marabito) Kruk; son-in-law James McLaughlin; brothers John and Andrew Kruk; sisters Katherine Phillips and Elizabeth Stamper. Survived by...
John A. Minser
Dec 31, 2019
John A. Minser, 75, Black Lick, passed away December 31, 2019 at Lynn Haven Personal Care Home. Born December 28, 1945 in Indiana the son of the late Harry and Bernice (Empfield) Minser. John enjoyed wood working, hunting and fishing. There will be no public viewing.
Clyde Thomas Hunt
Dec 30, 2019
Clyde Thomas Hunt, Blairsville, 68, passed away December 30, 2019 at home. Born April 7, 1950 in Johnstown the son of late Clyde M. and Jean (Gordon) Hunt. Also preceded in death by son Thomas Alan Hunt. Survived by wife Nina (Erhard) Hunt. Brother Gordon A. "Doots" Hunt and wife Donna, Blairsville; best friend Rick Burkett and several cousins and...
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