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Bieler, Richard, 77, of Central City, PA, passed away on March 16, 2022 at his home. He was born October 26, 1944 in Chicago, IL to the late John and Helen Bieler. Rick is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Arlinda, of 54 years and his son Patrick. He is also survived by his extended family, Jeanne Cernik, Kennesaw, GA; Cheryl (Frank) Nadolski, Kennesaw, GA; Kathy (Kenneth) Siegl, DesPlaines, IL; Jennifer (Paul) Hanson, Annandale, VA; Kevin (Stephanie) Nadolski, Atlanta, GA; Christopher (Kerrie) Siegl, Fishers, IN; Kimberly (Matt) Siegl, Missouri City, TX; Judy Short, Springfield, VA; JoAnn O'Connor, Orland Park, IL; Alice (Steve) Hale, Virginia Beach, VA; Jill (Michael) Ramel,...

Henderson, Judith L., 68, Central City, died January 8, 2022, at the home of her son, Chris, in Greencastle. Born August 22, 1953, the daughter of Howard and Anna Mae Dixon. Preceded in death by parents and husband, James Krause. Survived by children, Christopher (Sheri) Krause; Misty (Michael) Shima; Tara (Daniel) Vega; stepson, Eric; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren; sister, Karen (James) Ferri. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Bethany United Methodist Church, Somerset, Pastor Barry Ritenour officiating. Committal Bethany Cemetery. www.mulcahyfuneralhome.com

Bass (Evanchesky), Joanne R., 52, Central City, died January 8, 2022. Born June 3, 1969, the daughter of John and Ruth Evanchesky. Preceded in death by father and brother, Mark. Survived by mother; husband, Ronald; children, Ariel (Levi) Stiles; Ryan (Tara); grandchild, Taylynn; sister of, Sandra (Art) Berkebile; John (Ginger); also survived by a number of nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Mulcahy Funeral Home, where service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Pastor Rick Smith officiating. Committal McGregor Cemetery. www.mulcahyfuneralhome.com

DeNorcy, Cynthia M. (Sipe), 62, Central City, passed away unexpectedly January 7, 2022. Born April 6, 1959, the daughter of Max and Shirley (Patosky) Sipe. Preceded in death by father and daughter, Darcel Fahy. Survived by mother, Shirley; husband, Edward "Buster"; son-in-law, Michael (Kaitlin) Fahy; brothers, Clyde (Shanna) and Craig (Rhonda); sister, Maxine (Chip) Muha; sisters-in-law, Patricia (Manuel) Bustamante and Danita (Brian) Fanning; brother-in-law, Steven DeNorcy; godchildren, Dale and Allen Berkey and Jenna Muha; grand-dog, Josie; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and all the friends in law enforcement she has made over the years. Cindy was a 1977 graduate of Shade High...

Sr., 50, Hollsopple, died December 28, 2021 at home. Born January 23, 1971, the son of Raymond and Wilma Ott. Private arrangements by the Mulcahy Funeral Home, Central City.

Anthony Andrew Renzi, 73, of Mason, OH and, formerly, Baker-Whitely Pennsylvania, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. Born to Ned and Lucy (nee DeGory) Renzi on September 1, 1948, in Hooversville, Pennsylvania, he was the youngest of four brothers. A proud son of Italian immigrants, he remained connected to his family's faith, food traditions, and values all his life, as well as to his rural, coal-mining hometown. Family was the center of Anthony's life. Despite traveling the world for work and moving with his beloved wife to many states, he returned to the mountains, woods, and streams of his youth whenever he could. "Home" for Anthony was always wherever his family...

Delasko, Barbara N.,90, Central City, died November 5, 2021. Born January 11, 1931, the daughter of Thomas and Hilda (Lohr) Bulger. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Stephen; daughters, Donna and Carol Ann; grandson, J.B. (James) Miller; and brother, Robert. Survived by son, Douglas (Lisa); daughter, Kim (Denny) Vought; grandchildren, Lindsey and Donny; great-grandchild, Jameson. Also survived by her brother, Daniel (Jean); and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, at the Mulcahy Funeral Home, where service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Father Aron Maghsoudi. Committal St. John the Baptist Cemetery. www.mulcahyfuneralhome.com

Skibo, Anna "Hunya", 92, Central City, passed peacefully on October 15, 2021 at Siemon's Lakeview Manor, Somerset. Hunya was born on May 8, 1929, the daughter of Charles and Anna (Jurich) Skibo. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Alex, Pete, John "Bunny" and Nick; sisters, Mary, Elsie, Julia, Katherine and Helen. Also preceded in death by niece, Vanessa and nephew, Pete. Survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, Mary Lee, Dana, Mary Ann (Michael), Jeffrey, Nick Jr. (Martha), Andrew (Brenda), Andrew, Joey, Ashley, Tammy (Don), Oscar and Gold, Roy (Tony), Amanda, Jason, Nancy, Corinda, Lisa and David. We had a wonderful Aunt Hunya, one who never really grew old. Her...

Johnston, Jackie, L., 69, Central City. Died September 25, 2021 at home. Born August 10, 1952 the daughter of Wilbert and Ruth (Cable) Spangler. Preceded in death by parents, husband George, son David, brothers William and Wilbert, and stepfather William Houseworth. Survived by daughter Rebecca (Blough) wife of Jeff Kuhns. Grandchildren Ryan, Jared and Kelsie. Brothers Charles (Cindy) Spangler and Mark (Kate) Spangler. Also survived by a number of nieces and nephews. Jackie was a kind and gentle lady who was loved by all who knew her. Friends will be received Saturday from 10 AM until time of service at noon at the Mulcahy Funeral Home. Pastor Linda Freeburg officiating. Committal Glade...

Foor, Helen (Harkcom), 92, Chambersburg, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021. She was born May 28, 1929, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Goldie (Boyer) Harkcom. Helen grew up in Central City and was a 1947 graduate of Shade High School in Cairnbrook. In addition to her parents and husband, Don, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Debra; three grandsons, Ryan, Matthew, and Jamie; and siblings, Merle, Lawrence, and Donald. She is survived by four children, Judith Nozzi, Donald, Barry, and Jeffrey; eight grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Betty Zubek, and her brother, James Harkcom, both of Central City, PA. Contributions in her...

Pete (Pappy) P. Yelovich was the 34th oldest man in the United States when he died peacefully on August 8, 2021, after 107.5 years on this earth. The son of Anna (Harchick) and Peter Yelovich, he was born on February 7, 1914, in Starford, PA (Ind. Co.), the second son of nine children (George, Ann, Margaret, Peter, Michael, Mark, Agnes, Robert, and John). The family moved to Central City, PA, and at the age of 12, Pete left school to work in the coal mines with his father. After the death of his father due to a mining accident, Pete and his brother George assumed more responsibilities and helped their mother run the family tavern. After mining, he and George established a coal truck business...

Norris, Gary W. Sr., 79, Central City, formerly of Berlin, died July 31, 2021 at home. Born November 29, 1941, the son of Elwood and Hilda Norris. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Richard, Ron and Stanley. Survived by wife, the former Karen Diest; children, Theresa (Phil) Sarver, Gary Jr. (Chris), and Robert (Kathy); grandchildren, Krystal, Brittany (Andrew), Zachary, Haileigh, Nick (Nicole) and Logan and friend Rachael; brother and sisters, Kenny (Charlene), Sandra (Phil) Stiffey, Donna (Jeff) Sand, and Brenda; sisters-in-law, Cheryl Norris and Becky Norris; and a number of nieces and nephews. Private arrangements by the Mulcahy Funeral Home. www.mulcahyfuneralhome.com.

Kelly, Richard A., Jr., 44, Central City, died July 27, 2021. Born February 25, 1977. Private arrangements by the Mulcahy Funeral Home, Central City. Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Custer, Evelyn L., 98, Somerset, died July 27,2021. Born February 21, 1923 in Shade Township. The daughter of Edward E. and Lottie V. Custer. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Harry; brothers, Dayton, Merle, Kenneth, Harry, and Earl; sisters, Ivadene Meck and Ila Shippey; grandson, Paul Lender. Survived by children, Terry L. (Doris), Somerset; Deborah A., Somerset; Keith E., Florida; Walter J., Ohio; Joyce M. Muller, Georgia; six grandchildren and a number of great and great-great grandchildren. Friends will be received from 2-4 p.m. Sunday at the Mulcahy Funeral Home, Central City. Private committal will be held at McGregor Cemetery, Cairnbrook. www.mulcahyfuneralhome.com

Naret, Mary Ann, 92, formerly of Central City died July 26, 2021 at Richland Woods. Born August 15, 1928 in Central City. Daughter of the late Michael and Margaret (Antol) Balya. Preceded in death by husband Frank, infant brother Michael, brother Daniel, daughter-in-law Helen, granddaughter Lauren and grandson Paul. Loving mother of Jeffrey married to the former Sheilah Mason, Trinity, FL, Michael, Johnstown, Frank married to the former Mary Field, Saratoga Springs, NY,, Richard married to the former Kathleen Long, Palm Harbor, FL, James married to the former Tinamarie Sesack, Central City, and Meri Ann (Sis) wife of Ronald Alt Central City. Cherished grandmother of James Jr (Merritt),...

Pongrac, John P. 88, Central City, died May 16, 2021. Born August 21, 1932, the son of Felix and Pauline (Fajs) Pongrac. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Patty; son, Gary; brothers, Felix and Joseph and sister, Pauline. Survived by children, John (Mary Lou), Gregory (Mary Ann), Judy (Matt) Hudak; and Chris (Angel); daughter-in law, Susan;grandchildren, Vicki (Kelly), Johna (Alex), Kayla (Eric), Chelsey (Ben), Patty (Chris), Krysta (Nate), Louie, Trish (Marcus), Cassie, Courtney (Matt), Rylee and Carly; 14 great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Palumbo; and good friend, John Ketchock. John served as a Military Police Officer in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He was the founder and...

Chappie, Stephanie C., 76, Central City, died May 11, 2021. Born January 10, 1945, the daughter of Stephen and Carolyn (Chopper) Chop. Preceded in death by parents and brother, Stephen (Mickey). Survived by husband, Steve; sons, Stephen and Daniel; grandchildren, Jason and Nicholas; great-grandchildren, Benjamin, Timothy and Michael. Friends will be received from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Mulcahy Funeral Home where Service will be held 9 a.m. Saturday, Fr. Aron Maghsoudi. Committal, St. John the Baptist Cemetery. Masks and social distancing required. www.mulcahyfuneralhome.com.

Matusko, Matthew S., 64, Cairnbrook, died May 7, 2021 at UPMC Passavant. Born August 20, 1956, the son of the late Steve and Lurena (Herline) Matusko. Survived by wife of 40 years, the former Cindy Rypczyk; children, Brandi (Jerry) Ferko and Brittany (Anthony) Russo; grandchildren, Justin, Chloe, Matthew, Kelsee, Callie, Charlie, Michael and Vinny; and a number of nieces, nephews and dear in-laws. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Mulcahy Funeral Home. Service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Buckstown. Vicar Regina Holliday, officiating. Committal, Buckstown Cemetery. Graveside military rites by Central City VFW and American...

Dionne, Frank E., 63, Somerset, formerly of Central City, died May 2, 2021 at home. Born December 15, 1957, the son of the late Richard A. and Margaret H. (Kasonye) Dionne. Survived by brothers, Richard (Rose) and Ronald. Also survived by a number of nieces and nephews. Retired employee of Devilbiss Healthcare with 37 years of service. Private arrangements by the Mulcahy Funeral Home. www.mulcahyfuneralhome.com.

Cook, Shawn Edward, 47, formerly of Central City, went to be with the Lord April 27, 2021. Born May 24, 1973. Preceded in death by parents, Jesse and Erma Cook. Survived by brother, Jesse (Sandy) Cook; sisters, Irene (Herman) Swope, Karen (Harry) Harbaugh, Sue (Mike) Lockett, Tina (Delbert) Yoder, and Patsy Phipps; and dearest friend, C.J. Meck. Shawn was adopted by Jesse and Erma when he was a baby. He was born with spina bifida but loved life. He collected model cars and eagles. Enjoyed going to the races and car shows. Never missed a Steelers' game. Shawn loved doing woodwork and painting. He could always be found in his wheelchair sitting outside his apartment in Central City...

Marko, Glenda Jo "Jody", 65, Central City, died April 24, 2021. Born February 10, 1956, the daughter of the late Glenn and Victoria (Kimmel) Smith. Survived by husband, Michael; daughters, Allyson (Rodney) Pile and Heather (Bill) Helman; grandchildren, Alexis, Silas and Riley; great-grandchildren, Camden and Cash; and sisters, Aletta Vasquez and Leara Robison. Private Funeral Service will be sung at the Mulcahy Funeral Home, the Very Rev. Miles Zdniak, officiating. Committal, SS Peter and Paul Orthodox Cemetery. Visitation and Service are private to the family. www.mulcahyfuneralhome.com.