Obituaries

Feb 3, 2019

Sally Wisner, 83, Bolivar join her husband with the Lord on February 3, 2019 at home, surrounded by her loving family.  Born August 1, 1935 in Beaverdale the daughter of the late Harry John Updyke and Hubertine (Burkhard) Updyke-Duray.  In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by husband...

Jan 31, 2019

Gertrude "Trudy" L. DeRubis, 77, Armagh, passed away unexpectedly at home on January 31, 2019.  She was born on August 10, 1941 in Salem, New Jersey.  She is preceded in death by parents John F. and Mary Gertrude (Mitchell) Wagner and husband Gilbert L. DeRubis.  She is survived by daughters Amy Dabbs of Johnstown and Jill...

Jan 31, 2019

Shaffer, Charles H., 78, Robinson passed away January 31, 2019 at St. Andrew's Village.  Born August 24, 1940 in Latrobe the son of late Harry and Lillian Marie (Folicker) Shaffer.  Also preceded in death by sons Scott Shaffer and Shawn Carota; brothers Don, Fred, Richard "Ricky", Dennis, and Bill Shaffer and sister Nancy Malitz.

Jan 27, 2019

Nicole "Nicki" Halaburda, 39, Brush Valley paased away January 27, 2019 at Indiana Regional Medical Center.  Born October 31, 1979 in Johnstown the daughter of Cora (Ressler) Geschke and her husband Paul, Cramer and Gary Halaburda, Gas Center.  Also survived by son Jerimiah Blackburn, Brush Valley and several aunts, uncles, cousins and extend family members. ...

Jan 22, 2019

Paul P. Suschak, 85, New Florence, passed away January 22, 2019 at AristaCare at Hillsdale Park.  Born October 11, 1933 in Johnstown the son of the late Metro and Anna (Tyshak) Suschak.  Paul was the last surviving member of his family.  He is also preceded in death by brothers James, Michael, Marshall, Walter, John and...

Jan 19, 2019

Cramer, Charlette M. 73, Penn Run, passed away January 19, 2019 at the Communities at Indian Haven.  Born July 30, 1945 in Seward the daughter of the late Ted & Vie (Patterson) McCachren.  Also, preceded in death by husband David Cramer, Jr.; daughter Darlene Patrick; son David Cramer, III; 2 grandchildren and 3 brothers.  Survived...

Jan 17, 2019

Penrose, Charles B., 87, Armagh passed away peacefully January 17, 2019 at home.  Born January 4, 1932 in W. Wheatfield Twp. the son of late Hazel (Penrose) Lichtenfels.  Also preceded in death by infant sons Ricky and Rodney Penrose; brothers George, Francis and Edward Lichtenfels; sister Erma Patricko.  Survived by wife of 65 years Lena Irene...

Jan 12, 2019

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Darby, Jean J. (Caldwell), 89, Seward passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on January 12, 2019.  Born...

Jan 9, 2019

LaMantia, Joseph Salvatore., 95, Bolivar passed away January 9, 2019 at The Bethlen Home.  Born October 28, 1923 in Bolivar the son of late Anthony and Josephine (Marfisi) LaMantia Also preceded in death by

siblings; Paul LaMantia, Mary (LaMantia) Machak, Anthony, Vince, Philip and John LaMantia.

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Jan 7, 2019

Dale Alan Cassidy, 60, New Florence, passed peacefully on January 7, 2019 due to non-alcoholic liver disease.

He is survived by his wife, Margory (Eichenlaub) Cassidy, New Florence; his daughters Brianne Cassidy, Pittsburgh and Meghan (Cassidy) Cunningham and her husband Ryan, Pittsburgh; his...

Jan 3, 2019

Roberts, Tom E., 85, Hampton, VA formerly of Davidsville passed away January 3, 2019 at home surround by his family.  Born April 12, 1933 in Johnstown the son of late Arthur and Nell (Blough) Roberts.

Survived by wife of 62 years Emma E. "Betty" (Boothby) Roberts; sons Brian Roberts and Bruce...

Jan 3, 2019

William Edward Bloom, 68, Indiana passed away January 3, 2019 at UPMC St. Margaret Hospital.  Born June 6, 1950 in Buffington Twp. son of the late Carl Theodore and Ruth Virginia (McCoy) Bloom.

Also preceded in death by Russ and Emma May Clark...

Dec 31, 2018

Thomas F. Bartley, Sr., 64, New Florence passed away December 31, 2018 at UPMC Presbyterian.  Born February 8, 1954 in Altoona the son of late John and Anna Bartley.

Survived by wife of 20 years Cathy Bartley; children Thomas F. Bartley, Jr., Georgia; Robert Thomas Bartley, Altoona; Brian M. Bartley, Altoona;...

Dec 27, 2018

Lear, Paul E., 84, Robinson, passed away December 27, 2018 at home.  Born May 10, 1934 in Robinson the son the late Clyde and Marybelle (Boring) Lear.  Also preceded in death by son Paul E. Lear, Jr., daughters Joyce Gamble and Sheila Lear; brother Charles R. "Dick" Lear.

Dec 24, 2018

Marjorie, "Peggy" (Luther) Cowan, 94, of Clyde, passed away December 24, 2018, at Amber Springs, Laurel Wood Care Center.

Born February 18, 1924, in Blairsville, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Doyle Luther and Mabel (Stutzman) Luther.

Dec 23, 2018

Stephen Muchesko, 90, of Clyde, Pennsylvania, passed away, Sunday, December 23, 2018 at his home.  He was born July 7, 1928, in Johnstown, a son of the late Samuel and Julia (Dudash) Muchesko. Stephen was preceded in death by four brothers, Samuel, George, John and Paul Muchesko; and four sisters, Helen Patrick, Josephine, Mary Kozar and...

Dec 21, 2018

Fisher, Robert Duane, 88, Gibsonia, formerly of Bolivar, passed away December 21, 2018 at St. Barnabas Nursing Home. Born December 23, 1929 in Robinson the son of the late Chester R., Sr. and Ella (Brendlinger) Fisher.  Also preceded in death by brothers William George, Lyle P., Chester R., Jr., and Donald Fisher.  Sister Maire Blythe....

Dec 20, 2018

Constance R. Deemer, 84, Bolivar passed away December 20, 2018 at LaurelWood Care Center.  Born October 23, 1934 in Connellsville the daughter of late Earl R. and Mary Elizabeth (Helms) Ritenour.  Also precede in death by husband George Alvin Deemer, son-in-law George C. Zimmerman, sisters Helen (Jack) Dempsey and Sarah "Sally" (Joseph) Batsa.

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Dec 20, 2018

McKinney, Shirly, 81, Robinson passed away December 20, 2018 at Indiana Regional Medical Center.  Born February 8, 1937 in Lockport, the daughter of the late Alvin M. and Amy (Muir) Payne.  Also preceded in death by husband Paul J. McKinney, son Dan McKinney, grandson Frank Burkett, brother Alvin Leslie Payne, Sr. and infant brother Richard...

Dec 19, 2018

Cook, Jayne D., 65, Indiana passed away December 19, 2018 at Indiana Regional Medical Center.  Born January 6, 1953 in Johnstown the daughter of the late Thomas James and Garnet Mae (St. Clair) Bracken.

Survived by sons Jason Cook and wife Amy, Dilltown...