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DONIO - Martha Joan, 81, Kennett Square, PA, passed away June 21, 2021 after a lengthy illness. Born April 12, 1940 in Jenners. Daughter of Joseph and Dominica (Calderone) Donio. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Joseph and sister, Antoinette Shadron. Survived by sisters, Mary Jane Canonico, Kennett Square and Nancy Lee married to Kenneth Gowarty, Jenners. Also survived by a niece, a nephew and many aunts, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins. Martha enjoyed watching I Love Lucy and The Three Stooges on television. She also enjoyed putting puzzles together. She loved her purple nail polish and many varieties of perfume. For 28 years, Martha attended Handi-Crafters in...

SHEPARD - Dianna L., 63, Boswell, died June 19, 2021 at her home. No viewing or service will be held. Arrangements by Hoffman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Boswell. Visit HoffmanFuneralHomes.com.

MAKAY - Shirley Ann (Haines), 82, of Somerset, died on June 6, 2021 at Countryside Personal Care Home, Friedens, surrounded by her loving family. Born July 11, 1938 in Jerome. Daughter of William and Mary (Penner) Haines. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Mike Makay; brothers, Earl, Wendell, William, Carl, Harold, Jack, Howard, Robert and Walter Haines; sister, Wilma Hancher; niece, Debra Baker and close family friend Kim Nicholson. Survived by children, Cindy Zoodie and her husband Joe of Gray, Patty Makay of Somerset, and Alexis Baker (niece that Shirley raised after her sister died) and her husband Richard of Somerset; grandchildren, Michael Makay, Bradley Barndt and his wife...

METTS - Mark A., 54, Somerset, died unexpectedly May 15, 2021 at his home. No viewing or service will be held. Arrangements by Hoffman Funeral Home, Boswell. visit HoffmanFuneralHomes.com.

OAKMAN - Albert L. Oakman, 65, Windber, died May 14, 2021 at home. Born July 5, 1955 in Johnstown. Son of the late Theodore and Peggy (Stauffer) Oakman. Survived by several family members including Rhonda Mosky and Bob Raley Jr. At Albert's request there will be no viewing or services. Inurnment at Richland Cemetery. To express condolences or plant a memorial tree visit HoffmanFuneralHomes.com

BOLTON - Kimberly J. (Sterner), 59, Somerset, passed away May 8, 2021 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. Born June 15, 1961 in Somerset. Daughter of Harold, Sr. "Ike" and Carol (Blough) Sterner. Preceded in death by grandparents, Sterling and Harriet Blough and Clarence and Minnie Sterner and numerous aunts and uncles. In addition to her parents, she is survived by children, Kristin (Gregg) Pugh, Jessica (Gregg) and husband Derick Ryman, Kelsea Friedline, Austin Bolton and Chase Bolton; granddaughters Taylor Gobbel and Farrah Ryman; her partner of ten years Larry Hetrick; brother, Harold, Jr "Ike" and wife Jane Sterner; sister Kelly and husband Mark Chalovich; nieces Elainna and husband Jason Beck...

KOWALCZYK - Chester A., Jr., 73, formerly of Boswell and Somerset, passed away May 2, 2021 at Meadow View Nursing Center, Berlin. Born July 4, 1947 in Johnstown. Son of Chester A., Sr. and Rose Marie (DePetro) Kowalzcyk. Preceded in death by parents and brother Donald. Survived by sister, Mary Kay, married to Kenneth W. Johnson, Lincoln Township ; sister-in-law Catherine, Kowalczyk, Coatesville, PA; nieces and nephews, Brian and Douglas Kowalczyk, Kenneth W. Johnson II and wife Gina and Kristin (Johnson), married to Eric Fleming. Also survived by great nephews, Owen and Chase Fleming and numerous other relatives. Member of St. Peter Catholic Church, Somerset. Served 4 years in the...

GONTIS - Eric Anthony, 45, Uniontown, formerly of Friedens, went to be with the Lord April 30, 2021 at The Patriot in Somerset. Born January 18, 1976 in Somerset. Son of John and Toni Lee (Kulka) Gontis. Preceded in death by maternal grandfather, Anthony Kulka and paternal grandparents, Victor and Mary Anne (Tims) Gontis. In addition to his parents, he is survived by daughters, Abigail and Molly Gontis and their mother, Melissa Remz; brothers, Charles married to Krissi (Burgung) Gontis and Clinton married to Valerie (Flowers) Gontis; grandmother "Nona" Frances "Pina" Kulka and was loved by many aunts, uncles, cousins and long-time girlfriend Erin Havyer. Eric was a 1994 graduate of North...

HORNER - Jack E., 80, Jenner Crossroads, died April 25, 2021 at Select Specialty Hospital, Johnstown. Born December 31, 1940 in Johnstown. Son of Elmer and Edith "Goldie" (Crissey) Horner. Preceded in death by parents, daughter Therese Hanes and infant son James Horner. Survived by his wife of 42 years, Vickie (Kennell) Horner; children, Misty Horner, Christina Scheele and Michele Horner-Croteau; grandchildren, Lily Matse, Allona Taylor and Chantel Wilson; brother, Robert Horner and his wife Judy; father-in-law and mother-in-law William and Myrtle Kennell; sisters-in-law Chrystol and husband Lynn Boyer, Deborah and husband William Presto and Kimberly and husband Larry Rowe and numerous...

FOSTER - Levada A. "Vickie" (Crissey) Hubert, 98, Somerset, formerly of New Florence, died April 22, 2021. A private viewing and service will be held at Hoffman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Boswell. For further information, visit HoffmanFuneralHomes.com.

BITTNER - Lois Jean, 80, Somerset, died April 21, 2021 at her home. Born October 8, 1940 in Somerset. Daughter of Merle J. and Daryle (Heckman) Bittner. Preceded in death by parents and special aunt, Florence Sofaly. Survived by numerous relatives including Lisa Stoppe, Boswell and other members of the Stoppe family; her best friend, Betty Beeman and all her friends at Somerset Towers. Also survived by her special dog, Little Bit. Member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Somerset. Retired employee of Interroyal Corp., U.S. Government. Lois enjoyed reading, spending time with her friends and walking her dog. A memorial service may be held at a later date. Donations in her memory may be...

REAM - Donald C., 85, Jenner Township, passed away April 21, 2021 surrounded by his family at the home of his daughter, Donna. Born January 25, 1936 in Jenner Township. Son of Kenneth W. and Martha R. (Hanlin) Ream. Preceded in death by parents, wife of 47 years Wava J. (Sleppy) Ream on May 26, 2005 and sisters Shirley Henry and Helen Holsopple. Survived by daughter Donna R. married to James C. Will, Jenner Township and grandchildren Laikyn D. and J.C. Will. A 1954 graduate of J.B.J. Joint High School, Boswell. He was a Truck Driver for former Dorfman & Hoffman Garment Factories for 35 years. Retired employee of B.J. Maurer Ford, Boswell with 15 years of service. Member of Laurel...

ICKES - Leona M. (Leasock), 92, formerly of Boswell, passed away April 12, 2021 at The Patriot in Somerset. Born June 18, 1928 in Koonstown. Daughter of Michael and Anna (Carlson) Leasock. Preceded in death by parents; husband of 59 years, Wayne W. Ickes, with whom she shared the same birthdate, and twin sisters Lois Feldman and Betty Ann Leasock. Survived by sons, Wayne W., II married to Michelle (Frank) of Bedford, VA; William A. of Florence, SC; Lee D. married to Pam (Zias) of Champion, PA and Daniel K. married to Wanda Brewer Ickes of Windermere, FL; grandchildren, Ann, Erin, Matthew, Rachel, Kenna, Carli, Tori and Bradley; great-grandchildren, Mia, Ella Clare, Xavier, Trey, Damien,...

THOMPSON - Charles M. "Chuck", 64, of Jennerstown, loving husband and father, passed away April 3, 2021 at his home. Born March 17, 1957 in Somerset. Son of the late Charles and Rachel (Berkebile) Thompson. Survived by his loving wife Kami (Corden); son, Shawn Thompson; stepsons, Vincent and Victor Corden; brother, Terry and his wife Teri Thompson, sisters, Linda Dunlop and Sandy and her husband Jack Korns; brothers, Doug and his wife Jeri Thompson and Dale Thompson; stepson AJ Ward; grandchildren Faolon Ward and Leah and Blake Thompson and numerous nieces and nephews. He was also cherished by the Corden family. Chuck had a successful career as a professional truck driver. He enjoyed...

LANKEY - Marie Dorothy (Karla), 90, Somerset, formerly of Jenners, died April 1, 2021 at In-Touch Hospice House, Somerset. Born April 29, 1930 in Jenners. No viewing or service. Donations in her memory may be sent to In-Touch Hospice, PO Box 1173, Somerset, PA 15501 or Reading Grace Brethren Church, 3459 Stoystown Road, Stoystown, PA 15563. Arrangements by Hoffman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Boswell. To express condolences, visit HoffmanFuneralHomes.com.

KNUPP - Cheryl J. "Sherry", 72, Meyersdale, died March 30, 2021 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born February 26, 1949 in Jenner Township. Daughter of Dwight E. and Betty I. (Schilling) Knupp. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Donald, Dick and Bill Knupp; sister, Linda Berkey and brother-in-law, Jim Miller. Survived by sisters, Shirley married to Erle Sipe, New Paris; Bev Buckham, Gray; Carol Miller, Gray and Rose married to Ron Holt, Rock Hill, SC and numerous nieces and nephews. Sherry liked playing bingo and being with her bingo friends. She also enjoyed spending time with her family and her friends at Johnson's Personal Care Home and had a love for animals of all kinds....

FRIEDLINE - Ruth N. "Gas Pedal" (Mishler), 90, Jennerstown, went to be with the Lord, March 28, 2021 at home. Born February 15, 1931 in Conemaugh Township, Somerset County. Daughter of Clyde, Sr. and Stella (Thomas) Mishler. Preceded in death by parents; step-father Henry Yoder; brother Clyde Mishler, Jr.; sister Janet Mostoller; husband of 63 years Denver L. Friedline; son Barry L. Friedline and son-in-law Tim O. Dunmyer. Survived by daughter Nancy L. Dunmyer, of Richland; daughter-in-law Virginia R. Friedline, of Jennerstown; granddaughter Christina M. Constantino and husband Jeffery of Hooversville; grandson Jonathan D. Dunmyer of Windber; great-granddaughter Amber M. Dunmyer; brothers...

ROSE - Clair D., 82, Jenner Township, died March 25, 2021 at his home. Born January 3, 1939 in Elton. Son of Howard and Freda G. (Crum) Rose. Preceded in death by parents; wife of 60 years Carole A. (Kimmel) Rose on October 28, 2020 and brothers, Ray, Kenneth and Robert Rose. Survived by sons, James H. and Jan D. married to Darlene (Coughenour), all of Jenner Township; grandchildren Jennifer married to John Evans, Austin, TX, Ryan Nasewicz married to Nicole (Shaulis), Jenner Township, Austin Rose, Jenner Township, Michelle married to Josh Tavener, Melbourne, FL and Gary Gisbrecht married to Amber (Rose), Jenner Township; great grandchildren Suzanna Evans, Colton Nasewicz, Kaleb Gisbrecht,...

BERKEY - Mary Lou (Thomas), 92, formerly of Jennerstown, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 23, 2021 at Windber Woods. Born August 1, 1928 in Boswell. She was the daughter of Walter and Rhea (Cable) Thomas. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert Wayne Berkey on April 3, 1993; brothers, Lee and Jim and special friend, Vernon Knavel. Survived by loving family, daughters, Linda Lamborn of Bradford and Bonnie married to Arthur Fawcett of New Bern, NC; sons, William, of Jennerstown and Timothy married to Cindy (Lape) of Boswell; grandchildren, Kelly (Caldwell) married to Stacy Park of Gifford, Brett Fawcett married to Meaghan (Gavin) of Eagleville and Aaron Berkey and his...

NIEMIEC - Shirley Jean (Brown), 73, of Gray, passed away March 21, 2021 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born June 15, 1947 in Johnstown. Daughter of Lloyd Brown and Betty (Bambling) Brown-Paugh-Hriczik. Preceded in death by parents; husband Frank M. Niemiec; brother Timothy Brown and friend James Kimmel. Survived by son, Frank M. Niemiec, Jr. married to Jade (Conis); granddaughters, Kyleigh (Niemiec) married to Austin Cook and Ashton Niemiec engaged to Matthew Kirby; great-grandchildren, Oaklynn and Ryver Cook; sisters, Roni (Paugh) married to David Mahler and Diane (Paugh) married to David Moore; brother, Dennis Paugh married to Lisha (Steck) and numerous nieces and nephews....

DONIA - Brian E. "Donuts", 62, Somerset, passed away March 13, 2021 at In-Touch Hospice House, Somerset. Born March 25, 1958 in Trenton, MI. Son of the late Samuel A. and Mary Kathryn (Bruening) Donia. Survived by beloved brothers Timothy (Barb) Donia and Anthony (Debbie) Donia; he was dearest uncle to Samantha and Jacob Donia; loving great uncle to Summer Sawnick; beloved "son" to Francis Donia. He will leave behind many close friends including the Dunmyer family - Tracy, Jeff and their children, and all of his friends whom he held dear as family. Brian proudly served his country in the US Navy. Afterwards he was a Corrections Officer at the Somerset County Jail for 18 years. His...