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Brent Allan Fetter, 43, of Imler, born on April 13, 1978 went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 18, 2021. He was the beloved son of Kathy (Manges) Knisely, husband John, and Richard Fetter, wife Judy (Wolfe). He was the loving brother to Kerri (Fetter) LeCrone, husband Craig. He was most proud of his 3 children, Blake, Zakary and Ava. He was the step-brother to Johnny Knisely, wife Michelle, Jamie Knisely, wife Becky, Jimmy Hillegas, wife Eliana, and Adam Hillegas. He was loved by many Nieces, a Nephew, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. He was preceded in death by his cousin Kimberly Jury, his niece Nicole Knisely, his grandparents, Harold and Arlene Manges, Dale and Dorthy Fetter, his...

Nancy J. Ruis, 86, formerly of Johnstown, passed away on September 9, 2021, in Carlisle at Chapel Pointe Retirement Community. She was born on May 4, 1935, in Johnstown and was a daughter of the late William and Walburga (Kohr) Gottwald and the widow of James "Vince" Ruis, who passed away on June 11, 2020. Nancy graduated from Johnstown High School in 1952. She was a manager at the Johnstown Credit Bureau for many years. Nancy was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church, Johnstown. Nancy enjoyed gardening and could usually be found outside working in the yard. Any plant that entered her home thrived under her green thumb. She always said mornings were her favorite time because she loved...

Joseph P. Toskey (Pap to many) age 95 went to be with the Lord on Sunday evening, September 5, 2021. We owe a great deal of gratitude to staff at Morristown Hamblen Hospital for their care and compassion during his illness. Joseph was born and raised in Patton Pennsylvania. He graduated from Patton High School and attended many service and management programs for Ford. Joseph proudly served in the U.S. Army for 3 years during World War II. He shared stories of traveling across Europe in a troop train and said he learned to cook in their down time! Joseph was a successful Parts and Service Manager for Ford from 1946-1990. After retirement from Beach Ford in Virginia Beach, Virginia, he...

Martha Stavas (Zahoran) went peacefully to heaven on August 20, 2021. Martha was born in Johnstown, Pa. to Frank and Nancy Zahoran (Zima) and was preceded in death by her parents, all 8 of her brothers and sisters, some other extended family members, and her husband, Edward J. Stavas. She is survived by her daughter, Colleen Rychak, son-in-law Wayne Rychak, grandchildren Joshua Rychak and Charity Rychak Delaney, 5 great grandchildren ages 2 to 7, and numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family members. Martha lived almost all her life on Benshoff Hill until relocating to Florida a few years ago to be with her daughter in Tampa Bay, Florida. Martha went to school to learn...

Ann Hudak Kepich, 92, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2021. Born March 28, 1929 in Colver, Pennsylvania, the 8th of 12 children of Peter and Mary (Gunza) Hudak. Survived by her daughter, Corinne Ann Kepich Sandefer, Ashburn, Virginia, son, Alan Andrew Kepich, Timonium, MD, and four grandchildren: Christopher Daniel Kepich of Holicong, PA, and Beth Ann Kepich, of Emmaus, PA, son and daughter of Daniel George, who pre-deceased her in 2011; Alyssa Marie and Elynnor Claire Sandefer, of Ashburn, VA, daughters of Corinne. She is also survived by a brother, Andrew, and sister, Irene, both of Colver, PA, and numerous nieces and nephews. Ann met her husband, George, at Cambria County High...

Thomas "T.J." David Cekada, Jr., 29, of Harpers Ferry, WV, departed this life on Saturday, August 7, 2021. Born June 11, 1992 in Winchester, Virginia, he was the son of Thomas David Cekada, Sr. and Lisa Dawn (Ditko) Cekada. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Parish of St. James the Greater in Charles Town, West Virginia. T.J. adored his son, Tommy, and treasured every moment with him and with Brittany. He is survived by his loving wife, Brittany of Harpers Ferry, WV; one son, Tommy "Little T"; parents, Thomas, Sr. and Lisa (Ditko) Cekada of Harpers Ferry, WV; one brother, Luke Cekada; maternal grandparents, Ron and Joyce Ditko; paternal grandmother, Kizzarie Cekada; parents-in-law,...

Randall K. (Randy) Moore, age 67 passed away peacefully at his home in Knoxville, Tennessee surrounded by his loving family. Preceded by his parents, Deward & Ruby Moore and brother, Robert (Bob) Moore. Survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Debra J. (Helsel) Moore; his beloved daughter, Jennifer; grandchildren, Owen, Ethan and Kyra; brother, DJ and wife Jean with their children, David & Jennifer; twin brother, Dan and wife Judith with their children, Tiffani and John; late brother Bob's children, Kristi, Gretchen and Bobby; beloved mother-in-law, Doris J. Helsel; sisters-in-law, Darlene & Patty and brothers-in-law, Tom and Doug. Randy was born and raised in Johnstown,...

Anna Mae Webb, 86, of Fishertown, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 with all of her 8 children by her side. She was a wonderful Mother who lived out her faith in Christ on a daily basis and will be missed by all. She was born on July 11, 1934 in Windber; daughter of the late, John and Anna (Martin) Horvath. On October 20, 1952, she married Elwood J.F. Webb, who preceded her in death on March 27, 2015. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Elwood; siblings, Michael, Mary, John, Steve, Joseph, Sam, Frank, Andrew, and Irene. She is survived by the following family: son, Bob and wife Trena (Trail) Webb of New Paris; son, Dave and wife Betty (Beaner) Webb of...

Col. (retired) Edward M. Duchnowski passed away with his loved ones at his side on Flag Day, June 14. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Dr. Wanda Riesz Duchnowski; his daughter, Nicole Riesz Duchnowski, and granddaughter, Hope Durham; and his son, David Duchnowski and his wife, Brenda, and granddaughter, Taryn , all Fishers; as well as his son, Daniel Duchnowski and his wife, Melissa, and his 2 grandsons, Liam and Parker, Bonaire, GA. He is also survived by his brother, Steve Duchnowski, of Johnstown, PA. He will also be missed by his first wife, Mildred Duchnowski Monroe, of Indiana, PA. He is predeceased by his parents, Henry and Mary Grachek Duchnowski, of Johnstown. His wife...

Eileen Louise (Buck) Dunlap, 79, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 7, 2021 at Homewood at Williamsport - Health Care Center in Williamsport, MD. Eileen was born December 18, 1941 in Carrolltown, PA. She was the daughter of the late Peter P. Leonard Sr. and Josephine Ploucha Leonard. She was preceded in death by her loving first husband Ramon J. Buck, and her loving second husband Charles 'Tyke' Dunlap Jr., and brother Peter P. Leonard Jr. Eileen is survived by one brother, Robert Leonard, of Cherry Tree, PA; son Christopher Buck and wife Michelle of Oregon City, OR; son Eric Buck, wife Colleen, and grandson Ryan of Alexandria, VA; and daughter Tracy Barnhart and husband Jimmy of...

Haines City, FL - Mrs. Edith E. McMullen, retired, School District Employee, 89, of Haines City, FL passed away Saturday, May 1, 2021 at AdventHealth Heart of Florida from ongoing health conditions. She was born February 8, 1932 in Clayton, NC. She will be inurned with her husband at Arlington National Cemetery. Mrs. McMullen retired in 1993, from the Westmont Hilltop School District, where she worked as a secretary. For several years she volunteered at the local House Blest and as a gift shop attendant at AdventHealth Heart of Florida. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Davenport. She is survived by a son, Harry A. McMullen Jr. of Bedford, PA; a grandson, Reed...

Jeffrey Cale, Latrobe (formerly of Somerset and West Mifflin, PA), passed peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. He will be remembered most for his loving heart, his giving nature, and the many lives he changed.He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Linda; mother Lois; sister Donna Banks and husband Glenn Yeager; brother David Cale and wife Leeann; nephew Billy Cale, wife Ali, and son Callen; niece Tabitha Cale Elkington, husband Brian, and daughter Ayla; sister-in-law Judy Mori and husband Dan; niece Crystal Mori Shank and husband Kris, and their children Ava and Mason; nephew Anthony Mori; brother-in-law Albert Romesburg and wife Donna; niece Tara Romesburg Wilt and...

Francis Paul "Sonny" Hinson, 91, of Schellsburg, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at UPMC Bedford. He was born on October 18, 1929 in New Paris; son of the late, William I. and Elsie M. (Blackburn) Hinson. On October 15, 1950, he married Olive (Bailey) Hinson. He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Joyce Hinson; son-in-law, Jeff Ling; and brother, Harold Smith. He is survived by his wife, Olive; children, Vicki L. Ling of Schellsburg; Timothy Hinson and wife Vicki of Fishertown; and Charles Hinson of Marysville, Pa; 4 grandchildren, Troy Mickle; Jeremy Ling; Kendra Prettyman; Brandon Hinson; 6 great-grandchildren, Zackery Mickle; Kaleb Mickle; Angelena Ling; Lilliana...

Yvonne Jeanette Thomas , 82 Dec 1, 1938 - Apr 9, 2021 Yvonne Jeanette Thomas , 82, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away, Friday, April 9, 2021, at Brookdale Senior Living. Born Thursday, December 1, 1938 in Jenners, PA, she was the daughter of the late Merle Edward Shirey Sr. and the late Orphabell (Shaffer) Shirey. Raised in Jennerstown, PA, she played trumpet and was a majorette in the band at Boswell Joint High School. There she served as President of the school's Honor Society. She later graduated from Indiana State Teachers College of PA, with a major in Home Economics, Yvonne later earned her MS degree from Hood College in Frederick, MD. After college she married William E. Thomas from...

Lynne Passilla passed away at her home on March 25, 2021 at the age of 82 surrounded by her family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend to all that knew her. She spent the greater part of her life serving the God that she loved and with whom she is now reunited. E. Lynne Passilla (nee Kennedy) was born in Johnstown, PA on November 6, 1938 in Lee Hospital. She was the first daughter of James E. and Ellenor M. Kennedy (nee Furry). She loved ballet, toe dancing, swimming and was a member of the Girl Scouts. She graduated from Westmont Upper Yoder High School in 1956. In 1960 she graduated from Grove City College in Pennsylvania where she was president...

Dr. Albert Preston Barnett, 81, of Boswell, died March 25, 2021 at his home. Born February 6, 1940 in Somerset he is the son of the late James S. and Ida Mae (Ogline) Barnett. Survived by his wife the former Kathleen L. Bundy to whom he was married 53 years, daughters; Jennifer Barnett Kimmel and husband Daniel and Kimberly Barnett all of Boswell, grandchildren Mary and Justin Kimmel, also survived by his siblings: Constance Marteeny and husband William of Friedens, Susanne Dull and husband George of Oakmont, Deborah Barnett and husband Terry Debo of Southlake, TX, and James Barnett and wife Susan of Strasburg. Albert was a 1958 graduate of Somerset High School, a 1962 graduate in...

CANFIELD - Thomas H. Ball, 86, died March 21, 2021 in Hospice House. Born October 12, 1934 in Colver, PA, the oldest of four, to the late Thomas and Anna (Wahna) Ball. Tom was a 1952 graduate of Ebensburg Cambria High School and went on to become a die maker for General Motors until his retirement in 2000. He was also an Army veteran. Tom enjoyed gardening, yard work, and the St. Louis Cardinals. He was a member of the Old Timers Baseball League and enjoyed breakfast with the G.M. retirees. He married Linda (Vicini) Ball August 13, 1966. He is survived by his wife, Linda; daughters, Annemarie (Dr. J.P.) Wherthey of Johnstown, PA and Linda Gabauer of Austintown; grandchildren, Alex,...

Diana Lepus, age 80, died on Friday, March 19 at her home in Aurora, CO. Daughter of James and Helen Rager. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, two children, seven grandchildren, two great grandchildren and a sister. Preceded in death by her parents and brother. Diana was a homemaker and, when her children were older, was employed as a teacher's aide for the Aurora Public School system. Upon retirement she volunteered her time assisting teachers and students at St. Pius X Catholic School in Aurora, CO for 17 years. She enjoyed challenging crossword puzzles and word games, and loved watching I Love Lucy and Are You Being Served, a British television comedy series. One of her...

Cathy R. (Whysong) Kohler, 67, of Pavia, passed away suddenly at home on Saturday, March 6, 2021. She was born on August 19, 1953, in Roaring Spring, PA; daughter of Roy and Glenda Whysong. On December 16, 1972, she married John P. Kohler. She is preceded in death by her husband, who just past in September 2020, parents, sisters and brothers-in-law, Steve and Myrna (Whysong) Urish and Mike and Dorothy (Whysong) Foor, Father-in-law John F. Kohler, Sister by marriage, Peggy (Kohler) Claycomb. She is survived by son, Johnny and wife Leeann (Mock) Kohler of Pavia; grandson, John Allen and wife Carly (Straub) Kohler; granddaughters, Marybeth and Kirsten; niece Leslie Urish, special "adopted"...

William (Bill) F. Krens, 77, of Hillsboro, VA. passed away Thursday afternoon, March 4, 2021. He was the son of late Frank and Olive Krens of Summerhill, Pennsylvania. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Janet Krens, and his sons Mike and Rick, their wives Liz and Brenda, and three grandchildren Alexandra, Griffin, and Morgan. Bill grew up on a dairy farm and was one of nine children. His siblings include, Jean, Frank, Connie, Ron, Sally, Betty, Charlie and Dessa. Bill and Janet moved to Hillsboro, Virginia in 1971 to setup their own farm and raise their family. The farm primarily raised cattle and crops such as corn and hay. Also in 1970, he began his career with the Federal Aviation...

Fern (Yoder) Hostetler, 95 of Harrisonburg, died March 2, 2021 at Yoder House, Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community. Mrs. Hostetler was born May 15, 1925 at Johnstown, PA and was the daughter of the late Oscar D. and Alice (Hershberger) Yoder. On July 9, 1948 she was married to Mervin J. Hostetler of Louisville OH, who died on November 3, 2014. Two sisters, Ruth Y. Hunsberger and Loretta (Toppy) Allison, preceded her in death. She graduated from Goshen College, Goshen, IN. She was an elementary teacher in the public schools of Conemaugh Twp near Johnstown, PA and Altoona Area Schools, Altoona, PA, for a total of 29 years. For many years she taught Bible School and Sunday School and was...