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Blais, Douglas R. - 74 of Indiana, PA, passed away on July 7, 2023 in Martinsburg. He was born on July 29, 1948 in Buffalo, NY. Doug was the son of Robert and Thelma "Mildred" (Fahey) Blais. He is preceded in death by his parents. Doug is survived by his wife Karen (Smith) Blais of Indiana and his children: Douglas Blais, Andrew Blais, Tarra Blais of Wilmington, NC and Kevin Blais of Indiana, PA, his grandchildren: CJ and Crystianna Pearson. He was the brother of Nancy wife of Guy West of Levittown, PA. Doug was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. He was a retired Veterinarian. A Memorial Mass will be held on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at 10 AM at Holy Family Catholic Church in Portage,...

Hopper, Carolyn H. "Carol", 80 of Portage, passed away peacefully at home on May 12, 2023. She was born on April 21, 1943 in Portage. Carolyn was the daughter of Fred and Sophie (Moxim) Schaffranek. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband: David Hopper, her brother: Fred "Junior" Schaffranek, sister: Florence Helsel and sister-in-law: Virginia Schaffranek. Carolyn is survived by her daughters: Cheri wife of Joe Janosik of Monessen, PA and Lynn wife of Tom Sweeney of Cary, NC. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Ranae and Joey Janosik, Tommy Sweeney (fiance' Karlee Williams), MacKenzie Sweeney (fiance' Zac Butler), Michael Sweeney and great grandson Zachary...

Sedwick, Dr. Heide, OFS - 79 of Portage, passed away on May 10, 2023 at Forest Hills Personal Care Home in Sidman. She was born on July 19, 1943 in Kassel, Germany. Heide was the daughter of Ursula Bimber. She is preceded in death by her mother and her brother Michael. She is survived by her loving daughter, Kim wife of William Miller, Jr. of Portage. Heide received her Doctorate Degree from IUP and she also received a Masters Degree from IUP in Labor Relations. Heide was a psychologist and owner of Cresson Psychological Services. She taught psychology at Mount Aloysius College. Heide established the psychological center: St. Michael's House for children in Bosnia. She was a member...

Chelednik, R. Daniel - 78 of Portage, passed away on August 14, 2022, peacefully at his daughter, Renee's home in Trafford, PA. He was born on November 8, 1943 in Wilmore. He is preceded in death by his parents, Rudolph and Veronica (Sulik) Chelednik, his wife, Nancy (Gray) Chelednik, his daughter, Wendy Chelednik and his sister Ruby Moore. Dan is survived by his loving daughter, Renee Rose (John), his granddaughter, Danielle Lahosky and his grandson, Mark Adam Lahosky, Jr., a brother, Edmund Chelednik (Barbara Burda) and several nieces and nephews. After graduating from Portage Area Highschool, Dan, enlisted in the USAF, before being employed by Westinghouse Electric. He loved his...

The Reverend William E. (Bill) Hazlett, 89, of Brighton Township, Beaver County, passed away on Tuesday evening, December 28, 2021, at home. Bill's life was a testament to servant leadership dedicated to the Lord and spreading the good news of Jesus Christ. "This is the day the Lord has made: we will rejoice and be glad in it." Psalm 118:24 was a verse he quoted every morning. Bill was born in Portage to the late David and Mildred (Helsel) Hazlett. He spent his early and teenage years in Martindale (Portage Township) working in the family store. Subsequently, he felt a call to ministry and enrolled at Toccoa Falls Bible College, Georgia and then transferred to St. Paul Bible College (now...

48 of Lilly, passed away on October 19, 2021 in Tennessee. He was born on December 16, 1972 in Indiana, PA. Shawn was the son of Walter and Bonnie (Learn) Wiggins. He is preceded in death by his father and his uncle: Charles Learn. Shawn is survived by his loving wife: Connie (Rocker) Wiggins and their sons: Barett and Isaac Wiggins, both of Lilly. He is also survived by his mother: Bonnie Wiggins of Indiana and his brothers: Walter and Eric Wiggins, his mother and father-in-law: Rick and Gloria (Mathieson) Rocker of Lilly; his sister-in-law: Ashley wife of Shawn Podrasky of Fort Worth, TX and his brother-in-law: Adam Rocker and wife Kirstin (Harrison) of Lebanon, PA and...

Mihalko, Leonard J. "Butch"- 77 of Cape Coral, FL, formerly of Portage, PA, passed away on January 29, 2021 in FL. He was born on October 20, 1943 in Portage. Leonard was the son of Joseph and Angeline "Nell" (Barnish) Mihalko. He is preceded in death by his parents and his son: Leonard J. Mihalko, II. Leonard is survived by his loving wife of 41 years: Barbara (Keesler) Mihalko of Cape Coral, FL. They were united in marriage on January 4, 1980. He is also survived by his loving daughters: Robin, wife of Tim Barrett of Bowie, MD and Stacy, wife of Gary Robertson of Elkridge, MD and his grandchildren: Crystal and Travis Barrett, Breeanna Mihalko and Gary Robertson. Leonard is also...

Shedlock - Leslie Kay, 64, Bedford, PA formerly of Portage, passed away on January 14, 2021, at home, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Leslie was the daughter of the late Gregory and Lurencia Burgess and Chester and Marjorie Hochrein. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband James Shedlock, their infant daughter, Brittany Lea. Her father and mother in law, Steve and Kathryn Shedlock. Also, her precious dog Belle. Survived by her son, Brett Lysinger and wife Kelly, Lavale, MD. Daughters, Andrea Lysinger, Washington, PA, Renee Latterner and significant other Shawn, Rawlings, MD. Her grandchildren, Gabriel, Ella Grace and Hunter. Siblings,...

McCabe, Mary Ann (Bellvia) - 74 of Florida, formerly of Portage, PA, passed away on December 1, 2020 in Florida. She was born on May 3, 1946 in Altoona. She was the daughter of Anthony and Rose (Impala) Bellvia. Mary Ann is preceded in death by her parents, her father-in-law: Charles P. McCabe, Sr. and her brother-in-law: Walter V. Seder. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Charles P. McCabe, Jr. "Corky" of Florida and their daughters: Annette wife of Rick Sendzik of Florida, Jennifer wife or Rick Batche of Windber and Lisa McCabe and companion Cindy of Latrobe, grandchildren: Madison, Jacob (Keely) and Dominic Sendzik, and Brady, Bryce and Brock Batche. Mary Ann is...

Kertes, Chyrl Ann - 63 of Portage, passed away on February 12, 2020 at home. She was born on March 16, 1956 in Minot, ND. She was the daughter of Willis L. and Alberta F. (Miller) Heckman. Chyrl is preceded in death by her parents and her sister Lynn. She is survived by her loving husband: Thomas S. Kertes and her sons: Gordon Delancey of Reynoldsville, PA, Jonathan Delancey of FL and Kenneth Delancey and wife Timeea of Punxsatawney, PA. At Chyrl's request there will be no viewing, visitation or services. The Kertes Family is being served by the Matthew R. Decort Funeral Home Inc. of Portage. On-line condolences may be made at www.decortfh.com. In lieu of flowers memorial...

Leiden - Geraldine M. (Tranquillo), born July 13, 1935, died February 12, 2020, at home with her sister Louise by her side. Preceded in death by beloved husband, Henry R. Leiden; father, Amedeo Tranquillo; mother, Theresa (Gigliotti) Tranquillo; and siblings, Rose Gaultiere (Frank), Virginia Rapone (Paul), Gemma Yarnish (John), Matilda Duke (Charles), Victor F. Tranquillo (Patricia), and sister-in- law Rose Ann (Roberts) Tranquillo. Survived by sister Louise Tranquillo and brother Alfred Tranquillo (Sylvia). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Geraldine (Gerri) graduated from Altoona Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in 1956, and went on to enjoy a distinguished career in nursing and...