Obituaries

MACALUS - E. Ronald, 85, Patton, Pa, passed away Aug. 14, 2026, in Hastings. He was born Sept. 18, 1940, in Patton, Pa, son of Michael and Minnie (Pasquale) Macalus. Survived by loving wife of 61 years, Judith (Stevens) Macalus; daughter, Rhonda Macalus-Simanski (Justin), Gallitzin, Pa.; son, Ronald (Mary) Macalus,...

BITTMAN - Arthur John Sr., 79, of Austintown, was reunited with his beloved wife, Cathy when he passed peacefully in his sleep on Aug. 11, 2026. Art was born Aug. 18, 1946, in Altoona, Pennsylvania, son of Arthur George and Mary Genevieve Conley Bittman. Art raised his family in Niles, and enjoyed his grandpa era in...

WOLFHOPE - Patricia Ann "Pat," 97, Davidsville, passed away on Aug. 8, 2026, at Memorial Medical Center, just hours from her 98th birthday. Born Aug. 9, 1928, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Norbert Joseph and Regina Bridget (Fitzpatrick) Wolfhope. Preceded in death by sisters, Kathleen Wolfhope, Mary Louise...

,65, of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2026, following a courageous battle with stage IV colon cancer.
Born October 21, 1960, Cyril devoted his life to medicine, family, faith, and service to others. Originally from India, he pursued his dream of becoming a physician through...

Nov 1, 1958 - Aug 8, 2026
John J. Reynolds, 67, of Duncansville, passed away Saturday. He was born in Johnstown, son of the late Floyd and Mildred (Slezak) Reynolds. He married Carol Singleton in 1983.
Surviving are his wife of 43 years; a daughter, Elizabeth of Altoona; two sons: Jonathan (Leah) in VA, and...

SHARBAUGH - Mary Jean (Baker), 86, of Ebensburg, passed away peacefully on Aug. 7, 2026, surrounded by her loving family in the comfort of her home. Born on April 2, 1940, in Spangler, PA, Jean was the beloved daughter of Regina (Luther) Baker and Clement Baker. She grew up in Carrolltown, PA, where she graduated...

CHANCLER - Joseph, TOR, a member of the Franciscan Friars of the Third Order Regular, Province of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, was called home to the Lord on Aug. 7, 2026, at the age of 74. Born in Tampa, FL, Father Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Ella Mae (O'Brien) Chancler, and 14 aunts and...

83, Nicktown, passed away August 7, 2026, at Maple Heights Health and Rehab Center, Ebensburg. Born September 21, 1942, at home in Ebensburg, the son of Anthony and Mary (Lee) Amadei. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, James and Francis Amadei; and sister, Elizabeth "Betty" Alwine. Survived by daughters, Jill...