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Michael T Wynn

Michael T Wynn

Mar 5, 2016

Michael "Bubbles" Wynn, 50, Bolivar, passed away March 5, 2016 at home. Born April 5, 1965 in Johnstown, the son of the late Beverly (Shetler) Wynn and Donald Wynn, Bolivar. Also survived by wife Melissa Wynn. Children Denny Stiffey and Catherine "Catty" Wynn; step-daughter Paige; Grandson William; brother Don W. Wynn; niece Bethanie (Wynn) Wakefield, all of Bolivar. Bubbles as...

Helen Boring

Helen Boring

Mar 4, 2016

Helen Boring, 92, New Florence, passed away March 4, 2016 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born August 19, 1923 in Wilmerding, the daughter of the late George and Anna (Pesta) Yusko. Also preceded in death by husband Norris W. "Pete" Boring. Survived by sons Gary K. Boring, New Florence; Norris G. Boring and special friend Janie Miller, New Florence; granddaughter...

Evan S Sowers

Evan S Sowers

Mar 4, 2016

Sowers, Evan, S., 6, Bolivar, passed away March 4, 2016. Born June 11, 2009 in Johnstown, the son of Jeffrey and Monica (Anderson) Sowers. In addition to his parents he is also survived by Paternal grandparents Ken and Sheila (Baird) Sowers, Bolivar; maternal grandmother Tunya (Anderson) Bailey, Armagh; aunts and uncles Brad Sowers and wife Brooke; Stacey Smith and husband...

Wayne H. Boring

Wayne H. Boring

Mar 2, 2016

Wayne H. Boring, 75, Seward passed away March 2, 2016 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born September 4, 1940 in Johnstown the son of the late Ray & Julia (Settlemire) Boring. Also preceded in death by in-laws John and Mary Helen Spinda, grandson Derek Wayne Rodkey, brothers Ray Jr., Vernon "Runt" and Gary Boring. Survived by Beloved wife of over...

Richard K. Lowers

Richard K. Lowers

Feb 28, 2016

Lowers, Richard K. "Chuck", Jr., 56, New Florence, passed away unexpectedly February 28, 2016. Born June 17, 1959 in St. Petersburg, Fla. He is survived by mother Helen D. (McClellan) Berkavich, New Florence; father Richard K. Lowers, Sr. and step-mother Paulette, West Mifflin; wife Connie Lowers, New Florence; sons George and Tracey; David and Lisa; Jason and Robin; Thomas and...

Audrey L Waddell

Audrey L Waddell

Feb 23, 2016

Audrey Waddell, 75, Altoona, formerly of Armagh passed away February 23, 2016 at Presbyterian Village, Hollidaysburg. Born October 2, 1940 in Portage the daughter of late Fred and Carrie (Thomas) Krinjeck. Also preceded in death by son Shawn Waddell and several brothers and sisters. Survived by children Sherry Waddell and Adam Pozar New Florence; Carrie Detwiler and Ashley Reed, Altoona;...

James E. Kinzey

James E. Kinzey

Feb 14, 2016

Kinzey, James E., 77, New Florence, passed away February 14, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. Born October 1, 1938 in Johnstown, the son of the late Earl and Ada (Liebold) Kinzey. Also preceded in death by son Terry "Wildie" Kinzey. Survived by wife Judy (Kisamore) Kinzey; children Tammy McLaughlin and husband Lewis, Bolivar; Rhonda Kinzey, Robinson; Don Repca,...

Erin M. Biss

Erin M. Biss

Feb 13, 2016

Biss, Erin M. (Watt), 34, New Florence passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side on February 13, 2016. Born July 3, 1981 in Johnstown the daughter of Mark and Mary (Gomrick) Watt, New Florence. Also survived by husband Cassidy Biss; sister Melissa Hart, New Florence; maternal grandmother Margaret Gomrick, Monroeville; nephew and Godson Jackson Hart; mother-in-law...

Sara E Henderson-Seigh

Sara E Henderson-Seigh

Feb 7, 2016

Sara Elizabeth Henderson-Seigh, 94, New Florence, passed away February 7, 2016 at Beacon Ridge Manor. Born August 4, 1921 in Fairfield Twp. daughter of the late John and Margaret (Long) Garland. Also preceded in death by first husband Wesley Henderson and second husband Ray Seigh. Survived by son Timothy Henderson and wife Charlene, Bolivar; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Sara was...

Mary Catherine Balencic

Mary Catherine Balencic

Feb 6, 2016

Balencic, Mary Catherine, 84, New Florence, passed away February 6, 2016 at Cambria Care Center, Born March 25, 1931 in Johnstown the daughter of the late Stephen George and Anna (Tice) Voytko. Also preceded in death by daughter Theresa; sisters Ethel Gorchesky and Eleanor Voytko; brother Daniel Voytko. Survived by husband of 64 years, Stephen L. Balencic; Her 10 children...

Verna May Sims

Verna May Sims

Jan 26, 2016

Sims, Verna M. "Nippy", 65, Indiana, passed away January 26, 2016 at home. Born August 21, 1950 in Greensburg the daughter of the late James S. and Rose Ellen (Thompson) Sims. Survived by Sister Awanda Sims, Indiana and brother Jesse Sims, New Florence, and several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews who she deeply loved. In addition to her...

Clarence F. Johns

Clarence F. Johns

Jan 23, 2016

Johns, Clarence F., 78, New Florence passed away January 23, 2016 at home. Born September 8, 1937 in W. Wheatfield Twp. the son of late Frank A. and Blanche Irene (Rodkey) Johns. Also preceded by brothers George and Fred Johns and sister Alverda "Jump" Stiffler. Survived by wife of 56 years Dolores (Revie) Johns; children Harry Johns and wife Becky,...

Earl Wayne Moon

Earl Wayne Moon

Jan 23, 2016

Moon, Earl Wayne, 81, New Florence passed away January 23, 2016 at home. Born July 6, 1934 in Meyersdale the son of late Ira Edward and A. Leota (Merrbach) Moon. Also preceded in death by first wife Irene (Kaiser) Moon. Survived by wife Nancy Ellen (Chaney) Moon; children Edith Rummell, Johnstown; Rebecca Penrod and husband Kenneth, Johnstown; Duane D. Moon,...

Mary C Banko

Mary C Banko

Jan 19, 2016

Banko, Mary C., 93, Seward passed away January 19, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center. Born December 27, 1922 in Johnstown the daughter of late Fred and Jennie (Penrod) Golby. Also preceded in death by husband Frank Banko; sons Kenneth and David "Bing" Banko; granddaughter Paulette Banko; brothers Fred "Bud", James, Walter and Charles Edward Golby; survived by children Dorothy Mundorf,...

George J Boychuck

George J Boychuck

Jan 15, 2016

Boychuck, George J. 86, New Florence, formerly of Dilltown went to be with the Lord January 15, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. Born March 16, 1929 in Dilltown the son of the late Charles and Anna Boychuck. Also preceded in death by son George Boychuck, Jr.; brothers Walter, Steve, Charles, James and Alex Boychuck; sisters Mary Burdumy and...

Rita Ann Nist

Rita Ann Nist

Jan 13, 2016

Nist, Rita Ann, 86, Armagh passed away January 13, 2016 following a brief illness. She was born July 19, 1929 in Johnsonburg, Pa a daughter of the late Louis and Margaret (Murray) Thompson, one of eleven children. She was married to Leo Nist who preceded her in death on December 21, 1995. Rita was a register nurse and graduated from...

Nancy Marie Wissinger

Nancy Marie Wissinger

Jan 9, 2016

Wisisnger, Nancy Marie (Palmer), 70, New Florence went home to be with the Lord January 9, 2016. Born July 17, 1945 in Indiana County, daughter of the late Richard & Mary (Hunter) Palmer. Also preceded in death by son Brian E. Wissinger, brother Ronald L. Palmer and nephew Larry E. Palmer. Survived by daughters Lorra (Gail) Bracken, New Florence; Connie...

Erma Grace Koske

Erma Grace Koske

Jan 4, 2016

Koske, Erma Grace "Grace", 69, Robinson passed away January 4, 2016. Born March 28, 1946 in W. Wheatfield Twp. the daughter of late Paul Irvin Penrose and Willivine "Beanie" (Boring) Penrose Montgomery, New Florence. Also survived by husband of 51 years Walter J. "Smokey" Koske, Jr.; children Wendy Mason and husband Lenny, Strongstown; Chad Koske and wife Heather, Jelm, Wyo.;...

Alex John Mihalko

Alex John Mihalko

Jan 1, 2016

Mihalko, Alex John, 90, Windber passed away January 1, 2016 at the Church of the Brethren Home. Born March 29, 1925 in Richland Twp. the son of the late Deszo and Elizabeth (Stevens) Mihalko. Also preceded in death by brothers John, Steve, Deszo and Joseph Mihalko and sister Mary Zeglin. Survived by wife of 62 years Yvonne F. (Dias) Mihalko;...

John E. Mack

John E. Mack

Dec 24, 2015

Mack, John E. "Knuck", 68, Armagh passed away December 24, 2015 at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Born February 17, 1947 in Johnstown the son of late John C. and Dorothy E. (McCachren) Mack. Also preceded in death by son Darryl Evan Mack, brothers Floyd and Dean Mack, sister Kaye Dillon, father-in-law Joseph Vasas. Survived by wife of 46 years Diane...

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