Reynold “Rey” G. Puricelli
January 14, 1937 - November 15, 2019
Puricelli, Reynold “Rey” G. “Pro”, 82, Windber, passed away November 15, 2019, at Windber Hospital. Born in Windber on January 14, 1937, son of the late Reynold “Nardie” and Stella (Zwolenik) Puricelli. Preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, John E. Puricelli. Survived by his wife of 56 years, Carolyn R. (Bafail) Puricelli, […]
Paul J. Pritt Jr.
June 4, 1949 - October 29, 2019
Pritt, Paul J. Jr.,70, Johnstown, passed away on October 29, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center. Born June 4, 1949 in Windber, son of Paul J. and Jacqueline (Walker) Pritt Sr. Preceded in death by his mother, and his sister, Deborah Gordon Gasparato. Survived by his wife, Deborah L. (Hall) Pritt, his children, Michael Pritt, Johnstown; […]
Daniel Keri Jr.
December 8, 1949 - September 16, 2019
Keri, Daniel Jr. “Boone”, 69, Windber, passed away September 16, 2019, at UPMC Shadyside. Born December 8, 1949 to Daniel Sr. and Luella (Rayman) Keri. Preceded in death by his parents and his infant sister Lydia Ann. Survived by his wife of 44 years, Pamela (Toth). He grew up in the village of Wilbur. A 1967 […]
Dessie F. Phillips
April 25, 1941 - September 3, 2019
Phillips, Dessie F., 78, Windber, died September 3, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center. Born April 25, 1941 to the late Frank and Anna (Yunga) Zeigler. Preceded in death by husband, James; son, Eugene; brother, Frank; sister, Ruth; and cousin, Betty “chi-chi” Campbell. Survived by children, Shannon Phillips and wife Wendy; Christine, Dale, and Desirae Phillips; […]
Jack L. Knee
July 13, 1939 - August 28, 2019
Knee, Jack L., 80, Johnstown, passed away August 28, 2019 at Windber Hospice. Born July 13, 1939 in Johnstown, to the late George and Carolyn (Dietz) Knee. Preceded in death by brother, Robert. Survived by wife of 59 years, Patricia A. (Curry); daughter, Jacqueline Sharkey (David); grandchildren, Nicole Rowe; Zachery Sharkey, all of Oklahoma; sister, […]
Linda M. Karosic
December 10, 1950 - August 25, 2019
Karosic, Linda Marie, (born Kirkpatrick) passed away on August 25, 2019 at her beloved home surrounded by her loving family. Linda is survived by her husband of 38 years, Richard; four daughters, Lacy, Laura, Lila, and Laina; and her granddaughter, Claire. She touched countless lives during her time on earth. Born on December 10, 1950 […]
Christopher George Miller
January 12, 1972 - August 5, 2019
Miller, Christopher George, 47, Johnstown, died August 5, 2019. Born January 12, 1972 to Donald and Sylvia (Morgart) Miller Sr. Preceded in death by mother. Survived by father; siblings, Ella Miller; Donald Miller Jr.; Emma Miller; Donna Jones; and numerous nieces and nephews. Christopher was a truck driver and loved being on the road. There […]
Phyllis Jean McClellan
May 20, 1936 - July 10, 2019
McClellan,Phyllis Jean, 83 Born May 20, 1936 in Johnstown. She entered into Heaven’s Gates on July 10, 2019. Daughter of Robert A. and Sarah E. (Ressler) Brett.Preceded in death by parents,second husband Victor Grant McClellan, Sisters, Ida M. Brett, and Cora Patricia (Brett)Kelly, Brothers Robert A., Raymond D. and James E. Brett.Granddaughter Melissa J. (Heider) […]
Bruce A. Smith
October 26, 1953 - July 2, 2019
Smith, Bruce A.,65, Hooversville, passed away on July 2, 2019 at home. Born October 26, 1953 in West Chicago, son of the late Robert and Betty (Stupe) Smith. Preceded in death by parents, and daughter Julie Smith. Survived by his wife of 47 years, Cathy (Horn); daughter, Michelle Castoe (Larry), Oklahoma; and grandchildren, Harley Angeles, […]
Michael L. Burkhart
June 14, 1942 - June 19, 2019
Burkhart, Michael L., 77, Johnstown, died June 19, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center. Born June 14, 1942 to the late Leroy and Stella (Hayden) Burkhart Jr. Preceded in death by brother, Bobby Burkhart. Survived by brothers, John Burkhart and Shirley; George Burkhart married to Carol; aunt and uncle, Jenny and Larney; nieces and nephews, Leigh […]
Jonaee J. Maffeo
April 3, 2002 - June 5, 2019
Maffeo, Jonaee J., 17, Windber, passed away June 5, 2019. Jonaee was the little angel to her mothers, Bobbi and Cynthia Maffeo. Also survived by, brothers, Qua and Vinnie; grandparents, Veronica Kirby and Rodger Michael; aunt, Holly Maffeo; uncles, Greg Maffeo and wife Susan; Kevin Kirby and wife Annette; and numerous cousins. Preceded in death […]
Robert M. Ulasky
November 28, 1935 - May 2, 2019
Ulasky, Robert M., 83, Windber, passed away on May 2, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center. Born November 28, 1935 in Windber, son of the late Michael and Mary L. (Shaffern) Ulasky. Preceded in death by his infant son, Joey Ulasky; his daughter, Kimberly Martin; his siblings, Joseph Ulasky, Patricia Gawlas, and Richard Ulasky. Survived by […]
Eveyln G. Bowers
July 27, 1919 - April 15, 2019
Bowers, Evelyn G., 99, Johnstown, died April 15, 2019, at UPMC Mercy Hospital. Born July 27, 1919 in Ligonier, son of the late Charles and Katherine (Kuntz) Ankney. Preceded in death by her parents, her husband James R. Bowers; sisters, Naomi Damser, and Helen Fry. Survived by her daughter, Lorrie K. Bowers. Evelyn was a loving wife, […]
Jennifer L. Peterson
November 19, 1974 - March 8, 2019
Peterson, Jennifer L., 43, Greensburg, formerly of Johnstown, passed away Friday March 8, 2019. Born October 19, 1974 in Johnstown, daughter of Timothy Peterson and Deborah Hoover. Preceded in death by her father, her infant son Ny Jhon, and her brother Justin Peterson. Survived by her mother Deborah and step father Jeff Hoover, Windber; her children, […]
Ellen V. Berkey
September 11, 1932 - February 24, 2019
Berkey, Ellen V., 86, Windber, passed away Sunday February 24, 2019, at St. Jude’s Haven, surrounded by her loving family. Born September 11, 1932 in Johnstown, daughter of the late Albert and Eva (McCreary) Repp. Preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Russell E. Berkey. Survived by her children, Scott Berkey (Debra), Alexandria, VA; […]
Joseph Frederick Farbo
March 18, 1936 - February 14, 2019
Farbo, Joseph Fredrick, 82, Windber, went home to be with his Savior on February 14, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Born March 18, 1936 in Windber, son of the late Michael and Catherine (Molosky) Farbo. Preceded in death by sisters, Francis and June; and brothers, Thomas, Ralph, Michael, Raymond, Charles, and David. Survived by his best […]
Edward A. Watyka
April 27, 1952 - December 18, 2018
Watyka, Edward A., 66, Quecreek, PA, died December 18, 2018. Born April 27, 1952 to the late Theodore and Margaret Louise (Connelly) Watyka. Preceded in death by sister, Mary Margaret Watyka. Survived by brother, Thomas Watyka; nieces, Elizabeth Ann and Ella Yurkovich; and nephews, Zachary and Ryan Yurkovich. At the family’s request there will no […]
Donna Ann Bruening
August 19, 1941 - November 12, 2018
Bruening, Donna Ann, 77, Stoystown, went to be with the Lord November 12, 2018 after an extended illness and under the loving and excellent care of the angels at Somerset In Touch Hospice. Preceded in death by parents, James and Stella (Hoover) Betz; first husband, Joseph Golembeski; second husband, William Bruening Sr.; brother, Tom Betz; […]
Ronald E. Martell
December 6, 1942 - October 12, 2018
Martell, Ronald E., 75, Windber, died October 12, 2018 at Windber Hospice. Born December 12, 1942 to the late Russell and Minnie (Emerick) Martell. Preceded in death by son, Keith Martell and sister, Linda Baccamazzi. Survived by wife, Betty (Holsopple) Martell; children, Jeffrey Martell (Dorothy); Connie Mort (Randy); Wayne Martell (Angie); Russell Martell (Barbara); siblings, […]
Melvin “Mel” Horner
August 7, 1919 - September 22, 2018
Horner, Melvin P. “Mel”, 99, Johnstown, died peacefully on September 22, 2018 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born August 7, 1919 to the late Samuel and Pearl (Allen) Horner. Melvin is preceded in death by his parents; his wife Jean (Shumaker); his brothers, Clyde, Robert, and Raymond. Survived by his daughter; Janet Drobnak and her husband […]
Sharon L. Miller
December 17, 1944 - August 27, 2018
Miller, Sharon L., 73, formerly of Windber, PA, passed away August 27, 2018 at her home in New Jersey. Born December 17, 1944 to the late Stephen and Allene (Cook) Homway. Preceded in death by brother, Kenneth Homway. Survived by husband, Robert Miller; children, Stephen Miller married to Sharon; Donald Miller married to Marie; Tracy […]
David Dennis Marks Sr.
September 2, 1950 - July 24, 2018
Marks, David Dennis Sr., 67, Windber, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family July 24, 2018. Born September 2, 1950 to the late William and Sophia (Ontko) Marks. David was the youngest of eleven children. He is preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. Survived by loving wife of 46 years, Diane (Toth) Marks; […]
Mark Allen Moore
November 2, 1955 - July 23, 2018
Moore, Mark Allen, 62, Windber, died July 23, 2018 at his home. Born November 2, 1955 to Roy and Janet (Weaver) Moore. Preceded in death by his father. Survived by his mother; daughters, Cara Ford; Alicia Fisher and their families; and siblings. At the family’s request, there will be no services. Arrangements in care of […]
Ronald Irvin Wilkins Jr.
September 26, 1959 - July 3, 2018
Wilkins, Ronald Irvin Jr., 58, Johnstown, passed away July 3, 2018. Born September 26, 1959 in Staunton VA to Ronald Wilkins Sr. and Marian (Leinhardt) Miller. Preceded in death by brother, Terry Lee Wilkins. Survived by wife, Christine (Muscatello) Wilkins; mother, Marian Miller; father, Ronald Wilkins Sr. and wife Jane; son, Keith Hillberry and wife […]
Michael Robert Barbe
March 5, 1958 - June 8, 2018
Barbe, Michael Robert, 60, Windber, passed away suddenly at his home June 8, 2018. Born March 5, 1958 to Marshall and Joeann (Squirres) Barbe. Preceded in death by his father. Survived by his mother; loving wife, Kellie (Snyder); children, Tyra Flynn and husband, Michael; Tasha Barbe and fiancé, Timmy Thornsberry; Michael Barbe; grandchildren, Tyler, Greyson, […]
Terry Dee Snider
September 22, 1947 - May 29, 2018
Snider, Terry Dee, 70, Windber, died May 29, 2018 at Windber Hospice. Born September 22, 1947 to the late Charles Snider and Jewel (Biles) Shaw. Preceded in death by infant twin brother, Larry Snider; brother, Jason Snider; and daughter, Stacey Gibb. Survived by loving wife and soulmate, Barbara Wright; children, Lloyd “Buddy” Gibb and wife […]
Justin H. Peterson
April 7, 1980 - May 12, 2018
Peterson, Justin H., 38, Windber, died May 12, 2018. Born April 7, 1980 to Timothy Peterson and Deborah (Walter) Hoover. Preceded in death by father. Survived by mother; sisters, Jennifer Peterson; Nichole Peterson; Shannon Peterson and fiancé Joe Swaynos; daughter, Breyonna Wadas; great aunt, Thelma Michaels; life long friend, Mike Deal; beloved dog, Drake; and […]
Ronald R. Dietz
September 27, 1934 - April 28, 2018
Dietz, Ronald R., 83, Windber, passed away April 28, 2018 at Windber Woods. Born September 27, 1934, son of the late Curtis and Anna (Dena) Dietz and the last surviving member of the immediate family. Preceded in death by siblings, Margaret Janovic, Delores Keifline (Paul), Curtis, Gerald (Lois Moore), and Richard “Harry” (Mary Clark); grandson, […]
Candice L. Shreffler
September 1, 1972 - April 7, 2018
Shreffler, Candice L., 45, Windber, died April 7, 2018 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born Sept. 1, 1972 in Windber. Daughter of Betty Jane (Vargo) Miller Bara and the late Kenneth D. Miller. Preceded in death by father, step father, David Bara “Hezzy”, grandparents, and dear nephew, Brandon Leiataua. Survived by loving mother; husband of […]
John S. Thirkell
May 31, 1921 - April 4, 2018
Thirkell, John S., 96, Windber, entered eternal rest on April 4, 2018. Born May 31, 1921 to the late Samuel and Beryl (Kocher) Thirkell. Preceded in death by wife, Janet and brother, Ralph. Survived by children, Gary and wife Carol (Swick), New Bern, NC; Janis and husband Jack Daily, Windber; Gail and husband Jim Plank, […]
Zachary Neil Lampel
July 6, 2004 - March 8, 2018
Lampel, Zachary Neil, 13, Windber, passed away March 8, 2018. Born July 6, 2004 in Johnstown; beloved son of Renee Potts (Janee Potts) and Brian Lampel (Jessica Sklinar). Brother of his two beautiful sisters, Kortney and Kaylyn Lampel. He is survived by loving grandparents, Bill and Sue Lanigan; Diane Lampel-McTighe (John MicTighe); adoring aunt and […]
Florence L. Doyka
March 27, 1929 - March 8, 2018
Doyka, Florence L., 88, Portage, passed away March 8, 2018 at Windber Hospice. Born March 27, 1929 in Portage to the late John and Madalyn (Evagash) Markovich. Preceded in death by husband, Elmer Doyka; son, Timothy Doyka; brothers, Elmer Markovich; and John Markovich. Survived by children, Eileen married to Peter Mider, Richland; Gene married to […]
Linda Mae Greathouse
April 21, 1946 - February 28, 2018
Greathouse, Linda Mae, 71, Hooversville, passed away February 28, 2018 at home. Born April 21, 1946 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Herbert and Ruth (Ribblet) Britton. Survived by loving husband, Benjamin Greathouse; 9 children; grandchildren; great grandchildren; brother; and sister. Linda enjoyed being a homemaker and spending time with her family, who she loved […]
Henrietta V. Madoskey
January 19, 1947 - February 23, 2018
Madoskey, Henrietta V., 71, passed away February 23, 2018 at Windber Hospice. Born January 19, 1947 to the late Henry and Margaret (Gerula) Swincinski. Preceded in death by siblings, Dorothy and David Swincinski. Survived by husband of 50 years, Anthony Madoskey; sons, Anthony Madoskey II and wife Jenifer; Joseph Madoskey and wife Kandi; grandchildren, Shylynn, […]
Ethel Rose Miller
March 29, 1931 - February 15, 2018
Miller, Ethel Rose, 86, Windber, went to meet her heavenly Father February 15, 2018 at Church of the Brethren Home. Born March 29, 1931 to the late Stephen and Johanna (Szakal) Szadvari. Ethel was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Mary, Julia, Stephen, William, Louis, […]
Robert “Chip” Hostetler
February 7, 1941 - February 8, 2018
Hostetler, Robert G. “Chip”, 77, Johnstown, passed away February 8, 2018 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born February 7, 1941. Son of the late Curtis and Alice (Peterson) Hostetler. He was reunited in heaven with his loving wife, Beverly, who died September 18, 2017. Survived by son, Jeffrey Hostetler (Rita) of Johnstown; daughter, Wendy Wolfhope (Alan) […]
David L. Schmadel
August 1, 1949 - February 8, 2018
Schmadel, David L., 68, Windber, died peacefully at home February 8, 2018 after a long battle with cancer. His will for living never diminished and he did everything asked of him in battling his illness. Born August 1, 1949 in Johnstown. Son of the late Jacob J. and Margaret J. (Chromy) Schmadel. Preceded in death […]
William C. Meske
September 1, 1924 - February 7, 2018
Meske, William C., 93, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord February 7, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center. Born September 1, 1924 in Johnstown. Son of the late William and Anna (Glassie) Meske. Preceded in death by sisters, Louise Bauer and Freda Meske. Survived by wife, Marion D.; son, William A., Johnstown; daughter, Dorothy Solowsky, […]
June A. Makin
June 27, 1940 - December 31, 2017
Makin, June A., 77, Windber, died Dec. 31, 2017 at Windber Hospital. Born June 27, 1940 to the late Michael and Katherine Farbo. Preceded in death by husband, George Makin; sister Frances and her husband, Andrew Antalosky; brothers, Thomas, Ralph, Michael, Raymond, Charles and David Farbo; and son-in-law, Keith Eichensher. Survived by children, Theo Eichensher; […]
Galen E. Fulton
October 21, 1944 - December 28, 2017
Fulton, Galen E. Sr., 73, died Dec. 28, 2017 at Siemon’s Lakeview Manor. Born Oct. 21, 1944 to the late Charles and Eleanor (Landis) Fulton. Preceded in death by son, Galen Fulton Jr. Survived by daughter, Terri Byas; and son, Brian Fulton. At the request of the family, there will be no services. Arrangements in […]
Dianne C. Lehman “Gabby”
January 25, 1943 - December 21, 2017
Lehman, Dianne C. “Gabby”, 74, Windber, went to be with the Lord Dec. 21, 2017 at Windber Hospice. Born Jan. 25, 1943 in Akron OH, to the late Ernest and Myrtle Irene (Claycomb) Westover. Preceded in death by sister, Phyllis Burkey and her husband Ray. Survived by loving husband, Allen; daughter, Kelly Dianne Brutz and […]
Kathleen A. Ramos
January 23, 1943 - November 2, 2017
Ramos, Kathleen A., 74, passed away November 2, 2017 at home. Born January 23, 1943 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Harry and Hilda (Strohmeyer) McClelland. Preceded in death by parents; 2 brothers; and 2 sisters. Survived by daughters, Catherine Bowser (William), Eileen Ramos, and Barbara Livingston (Mark); son, James Ramos (John Hancock); 6 grandchildren; […]
Jeffrey L. Smith Sr.
October 22, 1954 - October 31, 2017
Smith, Jeffrey L. “Poppy”, 63, Windber, passed away October 31, 2017 at Windber Hospital. Born October 22, 1954 in Johnstown. Son of the late Ralph and Irma (Hoffman) Smith. Survived by loving wife, Diana (Bachorz) Smith; son, Michael (Ashton); daughters, Jessica (Terry), Jennifer (Anthony), and Brenda (Bobby); son, Jeffrey Jr. (Stacy); grandchildren, Shylynn, Tyanna, Tavier, […]
Beverly E. Hostetler
September 25, 1942 - September 18, 2017
Hostetler, Beverly E., 74, Johnstown, passed away September 18, 2017 at home. Born September 25, 1942. Daughter of the late Lester and Mary Louise (Barnes) Edwards. Survived by loving husband, Robert G. Hostetler; son, Jeffrey Hostetler (Rita) of Johnstown; daughter, Wendy Wolfhope (Alan) of South Fork; son, Dennis Hostetler of Johnstown; son, Barry Hostetler of […]
Christine E. Yeager
December 11, 1967 - September 11, 2017
Yeager, Christine E., 49, Windber, went to be with the Lord on September 11, 2017. Born December 11, 1967, daughter of Terry and Peggy (Steinbring) Croyle. Survived by parents; children, Frank Croyle-Rummel (Kristi), Nicole Kolson (Robert), and Kirstie Croyle-Rummel; siblings, Terry Croyle (Kim), Thomas Croyle (Missy), Kelly Blank (Jason), Travis Croyle (Jessica), and Tammy Saylor […]
Jean M. Birkhimer
January 12, 1947 - August 26, 2017
Birkhimer, Jean M., 70, Windber, passed peacefully Aug. 26, 2017, surrounded by her family after a 15-year courageous battle with breast cancer. Born Jan. 12, 1947, Windber, daughter of the late Joseph P. and Alice M. (Miller) Young. Preceded in death by sister, Mary Healy; and brothers-in-law, William Healy and Edward Birkhimer. Survived by her […]
Kathryn Ann Felix
April 5, 1941 - August 9, 2017
Felix, Kathryn Ann, 76, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord August 9, 2017. Born April 5, 1941 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late John J. and Leona M. (Lyons) Huebner, M.D. Survived by beloved husband, Roger Geary Felix; loving pets, Queenie, Blue Boy, Belle Starr, Jingles, Karo, Misty, Mandy, Dusty, and Madison; precious brother-in-law, […]
Gary E. Waters
May 13, 1946 - July 8, 2017
Waters, Gary (Butch), 71, of Salix, PA, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, July 8, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents, Esther and George Waters; brother Fred Waters Sr., of Vintondale; infant brother Charles; and his loving brothers-in-law, Joseph (Pudge) Kissel, Phoenix, AZ, and William Luther, Clyde, PA. He is […]
Richard Lewis Murray Sr.
March 30, 1944 - July 7, 2017
Murray, Richard Lewis Sr., 73, Johnstown, passed away July 7, 2017 at home. Born March 30, 1944 in Windber. Son of the late E. Eugene and Dorothy M. (Weyand) Murray. Preceded in death by parents; and son, Michael Murray. Survived by son, Richard Jr. (Ita), CA; daughters, Janet Murray, CA, and Lisa Ahlborn, Windber; brother, […]
Carol Lee Horner
December 25, 1950 - July 7, 2017
Horner, Carol Lee, 66, Windber, went home to be with the Lord, July 7, 2017 at Windber Hospice. Born December 25, 1950, daughter of Warren H. and Emily I. (Yoder) Horner. Preceded in death by her father and brother-in-law, Harry Stuart. Survived by her mother; son, Justin Horner and wife, Roxanne, Bel Air, MD; grandchildren, […]
Brandy L. Custer
March 14, 1981 - June 12, 2017
Custer, Brandy L., 36, Windber, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2017 at Winder Hospice. Born March 14, 1981 in Phoenix, AZ. Daughter of Ronald L. and Nancy L. (Strang) Custer. Survived by parents; loving husband, Matthew J. Washko, Windber; step-daughter, Lydia Washko, Windber; step-daughter, Cana Baum, Cross Roads, TX; sister, Alexis Cicala married to […]
Robert J. Pepon
April 7, 1942 - May 18, 2017
Pepon, Robert James, 75, Windber, passed away May 18, 2017 at home. Born April 7, 1942, Windber, son of the late Joseph Sr. and Anna H. (Papinchak) Pepon. Preceded in death by his siblings, Joseph Jr. and Anna Pepon. Survived by his beloved wife, Judy (Graham); daughters, Heidi Pepon; LuAnn Hall and husband, Greg; siblings, […]
Jennifer M. Adamczyk
June 12, 1973 - May 14, 2017
Adamczyk, Jennifer M., Windber, passed away May 14, 2017. Born June 12, 1973 in Windber. Preceded in death by step-sister, Tammy (Conagham) Michaels. Survived by father, David Henry, married to Suzie; mother, Evelyn (Naughton), engaged to Mike Morway; husband, Daniel Adamczyk Jr.; daughter, Kayla Knipple, engaged to Josh Golob; son, Adakin Adamczyk; daughter, Zoey Adamczyk; […]
Thomas J. Betz
March 16, 1947 - April 15, 2017
Betz, Thomas J., 70, Windber, died April 15, 2017 at Memorial Medical Center. Born March 16, 1947, Windber, son of the late James M. and Stella E. (Hoover) Betz. Preceded in death by sister, Betty Piper; brothers-in-law, William Bruening and Gary Piper. Survived by wife of 50 years, Phyllis J. (Holsapple); son, Brent A. Betz […]
Edward John David Nelson
December 24, 1936 - March 6, 2017
Nelson, Edward John David, 80, passed away on March 6, 2017 at home. Born December 24, 1936, Windber, son of the late William and Mary (Luther) Nelson. Survived by wife, Charlotte (Costantino); son, Edward and wife, Lisa; daughters, Marcy and Laura Anne; granddaughter, Julia; sons-in-law, Vincent Polistena and Rufus Knight; and cousins, James and Debra […]
Tammy Rae Pepon
March 26, 1975 - February 10, 2017
Pepon, Tammy Rae, 41, Windber, died February 10, 2017 at her residence. Born March 26, 1975, Jacksonville, FL, daughter of Richard W. and Durinda K. (Myers) Grine, Sr. Preceded in death by her brother, Richard “Ritchie” W. Grine, Jr.; paternal grandparents; and maternal grandfather. Survived by her loving husband, Michael J. Pepon; son, Neo J. […]
Joanne M. Zane
November 15, 1929 - January 15, 2017
Zane, Joanne (Miller), married for 50 years to the late George Reddinger Zane, whom she met on the school bus when they attended Richland High School, entered eternal life on January 15, 2017. Daughter of the late Chauncy Miller and Mary Veil Miller. Preceded in death by her sister, Margaret Miller Vizi. Beloved mother of […]
Robert W. Pierce
September 24, 1956 - December 26, 2016
Pierce, Robert Wayne, 60, Windber, formerly of Odenton, MD, lost his battle with Pancreatic Cancer on December 26, 2016. Born September 24, 1956 in Fairbanks, AK; son of the late George Leonard and Ruth Jane (Bond) Pierce. Survived by daughters, Bobbi Pierce, and boyfriend, Alex Brown, and Tala Pierce, both of Windber; sisters, JoAnn Finley, […]
Cora E. Kopp
September 8, 1921 - December 20, 2016
Kopp, Cora E., 95, Hollsopple, passed away December 20, 2016 at Good Samaritan Palliative Care. Born September 8, 1921 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late John and Jessie (Miller) Eppley. Preceded in death by grandson, David Kopp. Survived by son, Jack Kopp, Windber; grandson, Jack Murphy (Robin), Johnstown; granddaughter, Christine Jacob (Ray), Westmont; granddaughter, Beth […]
Lois M. Groves
November 6, 1916 - October 24, 2016
Lois Marie Starr Groves passed away on October 24, 2016 in Mesa, Arizona. She was born in Kittanning, PA on 11/6/16 to James Imbrie and Ida Mitchell Starr. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years Robert Shields Groves Jr., sister, Betsy Lynn Bokach, and brothers Arch J. Starr and James Imbrie […]
Terry L. Walls, Jr.
September 15, 1984 - August 16, 2016
Walls Jr., Terry L., 31, Windber, passed away August 16, 2016 at home. Born September 15, 1984 in Johnstown, son of Terry Walls, Sr. and Debra Updyke. Arrangements in care of Simple Alternatives, Inc., Affordable Cremation & Sensible Funeral Care, 717 Main St., Windber. Condolences may be made at SimpleAlternativeCares.com
Sandy R. Muscatello
June 5, 1939 - July 22, 2016
Muscatello, Sandy R., 77, Windber, passed away July 22, 2016 at his home. Born June 5, 1939, Windber, son of the late Michael and Rose (Maffeo) Muscatello. Preceded in death by his two sisters and seven brothers. Survived by his loving wife, Carol M. (Figard); children, Richard (Barb) and wife, Tracy, of Mt. Union; Curtis, […]