DEANER FUNERAL HOME - HOOVERSVILLE

Aldina I. Roman 96, Berlin, formerly of Hooversville, died Dec. 25, 2020 at Meadow View Nursing Center. Born July 21, 1923 in Hooversville, daughter of Albino and Gisella (Debiasi) Larger. Preceded in death by parents, husband John, and brother-in-law Frank Roman. Survived by daughter Valarie J. married to John R. Suder, Berlin, grandson Jeremy J. Suder, sister-in-law Olga Roman, and nieces Wanda (Daniel) Ross and Maggie (John) Murphy. She was a retired cafeteria worker for North Star School District. Member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Hooversville where she cooked for various functions and also assisted with kitchen duties at Holy Family Catholic Church. She enjoyed crocheting, puzzles, and...

Bonnie Lee Kovack, 74, Hooversville, died Dec. 18, 2020 at Windber Hospice. Born Sept. 5, 1946 in Johnstown, daughter of Leroy Lester and June (Pfeil) Long. Preceded in death by parents, brothers: Leroy "Butch" and James Long, sisters: Debra Long and Diane Oberdorf, brother-in-law Walter Oberdorf, and son-in-law Eric D. McGregor. Survived by husband of 47 years Leroy; children: Tammy Karson and fianc? Brian Hobbins, NJ, and Patricia Coleman and husband Kenneth, Meyersdale; grandchildren: Dustin (Elizabeth) McGregor, Amanda (Benjamin) Majcher, Kirstyn McGregor (fianc? Joshua Kerr), Phillip Karson, Kimberly Karson, and Keneisha, Kendra, and Luke Coleman; great grandchildren: Gemma, Norah, and...

Margaret Ann Postoskie, 84, Johnstown formerly of Hooversville died Dec. 12. Public funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. Tues. at Holy Family Catholic Church, Hooversville. DeanerFuneralsAndCremations.com.

Leo Joseph "Woody" Bender III, 69, of Hooversville, died Oct. 15, 2020 at UPMC Altoona. Born Feb. 22, 1951 in Johnstown, son of Leo Jr. and Grace (Stevanus) Bender. Preceded in death by parents and sisters Grace Gindlesperger and Dianah Bender. Survived by his children: William (Jennifer) Bender, Evan (Anna) Bender, and Stacy (Ronnie) Spiker; grandchildren: Dylon, Austin, Natalie, Zackary, Tyson, Maxx, and Alex Bender, and Sabrina, Amber, and Katelyn Burkett; great grandchildren: Brayden, Mya, Emily, Coltin, and Olivia Boyer, and Jensen Beeman; and sisters: Betty Rhoads and Lois Drenning. He was a graduate of Forbes High School and retired from Johnstown Specialty Castings. Member of...

Alsace Lorraine "Cookie" Cepek, 78, Hooversville, died Aug. 22, 2020. A graveside service will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements entrusted to Deaner Funeral Home, Hooversville.

Ronald Louis "Muck" Fish, 83, Hooversville, died August 17, 2020 at home. Born Sept. 12, 1936 in Johnstown, son of Robert and Pauline (Cochran) Fish. Preceded in death by parents, first wife the former Betty Angelo, brothers: Robert, Rodger, and Richard, sister Susan Gaydosh, and step daughter Christine. Survived by his wife, the former Mabel "Punky" Rose, children: Toni (Rick) Sparling, Westmont, and Erick Fish, Somerset; step children: Milos and Susan; grandchildren: Coleman, Henny, Clinton, Elliott, Caitlan, and Christopher; sisters Marilyn Grohal and Gaynelle Blough, and brother Ralph Fish. He was a 1953 graduate of Conemaugh Twp. High School and served in the National Guard. He was...

Merle Ray Shaffer, 76, Hooversville, went to be with the Lord Aug. 16, 2020 at Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center, Windber. Born Nov. 3, 1943 in Atlanta, GA, son of the late Merle Ray Shaffer Sr. and Iona (Wadsworth) Shaffer-Drenning. Survived by his wife of 55 years the former Sandra Hostetler; and numerous brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, and friends. He was loved by all. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a retired security guard. Member of Hooversville Church of the Brethren where he was a Trustee and Usher. No viewing or service at Ray's request. Arrangements entrusted to Deaner Funeral Home, Hooversville. Condolences may be offered at DeanerFuneralsAndCremations.com

Joseph E. Potochar, 79, of Hooversville, went to be with the Lord and his beloved wife Peggy on Apr. 15, 2020 in Orlando, FL. Born Nov. 26, 1940 in Windber, son of Joseph H. Potochar and Charlotte Ethel (Ankney) Potochar-Nelson. Preceded in death by parents, wife the former Peggy Oaks, and brother Ronald L. Potochar. Survived by brother Richard Barbuschak; sister-in-law Bonnie Potochar; and brother-in-law Robert Oaks. He was a 1958 graduate of Forbes High School and a graduate of California State College. He worked for the U.S. Naval Oceanographic Office in Washington, D.C. before being drafted into the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He taught Industrial Arts at North Star Middle School...

Dale Edward Mort, 75, of Hooversville, passed on April 14, 2020 at his home, four days after his birthday, and one day before his 54th wedding anniversary. He was born on April 10, 1945 in Somerset, son of Harry and Rose (Weimer) Mort. Preceded in death by parents; brothers: Francis, William "Bill", Marlyn, and Kenneth "Kenny"; and sisters: Alma Powers and Rosetta Leach. Dale is survived by his loving wife the former Carole Yule, who cared for him devotedly over the years; daughters: Rita Mort and Hope Barnes; grandsons Blake Barnes and Luke Shankel; sisters-in-law: Evelyn "Ev" Mort and Betty Mort; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and friends in Pennsylvania and...

Robert R. Gorsuch, 81, Hooversville, died March 19, 2020 at home surrounded by his loved ones. Born June 12, 1938 in Reading Mines, son of Kirkland and Helen (Sanders) Gorsuch. Preceded in death by parents, wife Lilia "Aldine" Gorsuch on Nov. 19, 2017, brother John D. Gorsuch, and sister Carole J. Berkebile. Survived by daughter Tara and her husband Mark Lepley; grandsons Thomas and wife Tiffany Lepley, who lived with him and cared for him, and Robert Lepley; sisters-in-law Donna Ogline, Wanetta Escherich, and Patricia Gorsuch; and brother-in-law Ronald Berkebile. He was also "Pap" to Sabrina and Ryder Miller, who he adored. He was a graduate of Forbes High School and a U.S. Army Veteran. He...

Donald "Mac" Fuschino, 93, of Hooversville, died peacefully on March 12, 2020 at his home. Born July 12, 1926 in Hooversville, son of Domenico and Mary (Fusina) Fuschino. Preceded in death by his parents; brother Joseph; and sisters, Carol Taylor, Phyllis Skobel, and Virginia Stevenson. Survived by his beloved wife, the former Lillian Nagy; children, Michael (Ping), Phoenix, AZ, Stephen (Bonnie), Pottstown; Kathy Carnahan (Sean), Jennerstown; special nephew, Bill Nagy; ex daughter-in-law Diane Denowh; grandchildren: Anthony, Randy, Desiree, Kristin, Sarah and Nicolas; and great grandchildren: Ian, Theo, and Emma. He is also survived by brother John Fuschino (Barb), Windber; sisters: Marie...

Thelma R. Berkebile, 94, of Jerome formerly of Hooversville, died Feb. 24, 2020 at Country Manor, Jerome. Born March 29, 1925 in Hooversville, daughter of Herbert and Florence (Butler) Naugle. Preceded in death by parents, husband Meredith C., an infant daughter, and brother John Naugle. Survived by children: Carol married to Albert Smith Jr., Hollsopple, Marilyn married to Larry Mulhollen, Hooversville, and William married to the former Chris Rose, Hollsopple; grandchildren: Tammy (Brian) Shaffer, Eric Smith and friend Dawn, Sonya (Doug) Tresnicky, Tracey (Rick) Maust, Vicki Levadnuk, Corey Mulhollen and friend Raynice, Heather (Richard) Crowe, and Ashley Berkebile; great grandchildren:...

Peggy Jerin, 81, of Berlin, formerly of Hooversville, died Jan. 24, 2020 at UPMC Somerset. Born Feb. 6, 1938 in Reading Mines, daughter of Charles and Lillian Pearl (Zarefoss) Paxton. Preceded in death by parents, husband Arthur "Sam" Jerin, daughter Diane Rosey, son Jeffrey Jerin, sister Pauline Seifert, and brother Albert Paxton. Survived by children: Arthur (Christine) Jerin Jr., Thresa (Randall) Lane, Pamela (Timothy) Weible, Randy Jerin, Jacqueline Eubanks, Cindy (Roy) Hummel, Timothy (Wanda) Jerin, Laurie (Brandon) Pletcher, and Lisa (Jesse) Broadwater; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren; and sister Charlotte Brougher. She was a homemaker. Member...

Arlene June Fetzer, 90, of Hooversville, died January 23, 2020 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born June 1, 1929 in Hooversville, daughter of Eugene and Miriam (Shaffer) Clark. Preceded in death by parents, husband Claude, son Larry, a grandson, and sisters: Alice Clark, Shirley Lohr, and Jean Hall. Survived by children: Robert (Linda) Fetzer, Meyersdale and Sharon Oban, Papillion, NE; daughter-in-law Linda D. Fetzer, Ligonier; 11 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, and 7 great great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Member of Hooversville Church of the Brethren. She enjoyed traveling, sewing, and reading. No viewing or service. Inurnment P.O.S. of A. Cemetery, Hooversville. Cremation...

Billie Sue Zapotosky, 78, of Johnstown formerly of Central City died Dec. 23, 2019 at LaurelWood Care Center. Born May 29, 1941 in Hooversville, daughter of Herman Oaks and Margaret (Hoover) Oaks Ross. Preceded in death by parents, step father Cletus "Bucky" Ross, sisters: Betty Jane Oaks and JoAnn Matse, brothers: Terry and Robert Oaks, son-in-law Rodney Thompson, and former husband John Zapotosky III. Survived by children: Audrey (Theodore) Wertz, Johnstown, June Thompson Vermeer, Nampa, ID, and John Zapotosky IV married to the former Gina Jones, Central City; grandchildren: Krystle (Jacob) Miller, Brandon Thompson, Jeffrey Zapotosky, and Nicole (Jacob) Frazier; great granddaughter Ellie...

Effie Mae Maurer, 93, Hooversville, went to Heaven Dec. 19, 2019. Born March 13, 1926 in Conemaugh Twp., daughter of Edward J. and Annie (Thomas) Thomas. Preceded in death by parents, husband Carl E., son Charles E., great granddaughter Faith Patricia Maurer, and brother Dorsie Thomas. Survived by daughter-in-law LaDonna (Miller) Maurer; grandsons: Chad Maurer and special friend Kelly Lease and Craig Maurer married to the former Megan Jeschonek; great grandchildren: Mollie Weis married to Chuck Skelly, and Cheyenne and Grace Maurer; and sister Sue Hershberger. She was a 1946 graduate of Conemaugh Twp. High School. Member of Kantner Assembly of God, where she had served as treasurer, Sunday...

Donna Jean Weimer, 68, Hooversville, died Dec. 5, 2019 at UPMC Somerset In Touch Hospice House. Born Dec. 25, 1950 in Somerset, daughter of Harold and Evelyn (Yaste) Weimer. Preceded in death by parents, grandson Cody Jerin, sisters Peggy Weimer and Betty McIntosh, and brothers Kenneth and Harold Jr. Survived by children: Michele (Paul) Zborovancik, Hooversville, Jeanie (Sam) Russell, Parksburg, and William (Theresa) Kelly Jr., Honeybrook; grandchildren: Ashley Jerin (Tom), Amber Jerin (Drew), Allie Jerin (Nolan), Brayden Zborovancik (Thaynara), David Mastrippolito (Molly), Justin and Amanda Mastrippolito, Tyler Russell, Robert Karcher III, and Jordan Kelly; 21 great grandchildren;...

Mary Kathryn "Kay" Kadilac, 91, Hooversville, died Oct. 13, 2019 at Windber Woods. Born April 2, 1928 in Blough, daughter of William and Mary Alberta (Rodger) Carey. Preceded in death by parents, husband Michael, son Michael W., brother William Carey, and sister Louise Denorcey. Survived by daughters: Sandy (Ken) Main, Johnstown, Gerry (David) McCabe, Bordentown, NJ, and Michele Kadilac and friend Denny Leasock, Hooversville; grandchildren: Michael C. and Matthew Kadilac, Kristin DeMeyer, Melanie, Nathan, and Shawn Main, and Caitlin McCabe; several great grandchildren; sisters: Doris Jones and Peggy Clark; and her dog Bambi. She was a graduate of Hooversville High School. She retired from...

Arthur Tracy "Sam" Jerin, 86, of Berlin formerly of Hooversville, died Oct. 6, 2019 at home. Born May 22, 1933 in Wilbur, son of Jule and Nora (Kilgore) Jerin. Preceded in death by parents; daughter Diane Rosey, son Jeffrey Jerin, four sisters, and one brother. Survived by his wife of 67 years the former Peggy Paxton; children: Arthur (Christine) Jerin Jr., Thresa (Randall) Lane, Pamela (Timothy) Weible, Randy Jerin, Jacqueline Eubanks, Cindy (Roy) Hummel, Timothy (Wanda) Jerin, Laurie (Brandon) Pletcher, and Lisa (Jesse) Broadwater; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. He was a retired carpenter. Member of Kantner United Methodist Church, Jenner...

Nellie Rose Petrilla, 92, of Hooversville, passed away peacefully in her sleep Aug. 19, 2019. Born June 24, 1927 in Hooversville, daughter of Ignatius and Julia (Augustyne) Mincek. Preceded in death by parents, beloved husband Steve J. "Brownie", daughter Annette Marie, son Stephen, grandson Alex, daughter-in-law Bonnie, brothers: Frank, Stanley, Joseph, John, Jacob, Walter, Ignatius, and Louis, and sister Mary. Survived by children: Marcia and Dan Kaltenbaugh, Christopher and Georgiann, Leonard and Carol, and Stanley and Amy; grandchildren: Annette, Alyssa, Alijah, Alexis, Nicholas, Cassandra, Charlotte, and Caroline; great grandchildren: Liam and Violet; special niece and best friend...

Helen Kubas, 93, Hooversville, died July 26, 2019 at Siemon's Lakeview Manor. Born Aug. 1, 1925 in Somerset, daughter of Frank and Anna (Mazur) Maluchnick. Preceded in death by parents, husband George, grandson Erik, 4 brothers, and 4 sisters. Survived by these children: John and wife Rose, Westmont, Marg married to Joe Mikolich, Boswell, Greg, Hooversville, Rose married to Dennis Perigo, Thressa married to Bob Miller, and Phil and friend Wendi, all of Stoystown; grandchildren: John (Andrea) Kubas, Roxanne (Justin) Horner, Mike (Erin) Mikolich, Alyson (Tony) Retassie, Kevin (Erin) Perigo, Mandy (Paul) Martell, Ashley (Aaron) Kohr, Adam (Kim) Miller, Brooke (Josh) Hillegas, and Ryan Kubas; 13...