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Joseph "J.R." WiktorJoseph Robert "J.R." Wiktor

1930 - 2010

WIKTOR – Joseph Robert “J.R.,” “Bob,” 79, Jackson Township, died May 16, 2010, of natural causes at his beloved farm. Born Dec. 27, 1930, in Franklin Borough, son of Joseph and Genevieve (Grata) Wiktor. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Edward and Chester; and sister, Josephine Ballow. Survived by...

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Joseph "Joe Gunda" KushJoseph J. "Joe Gunda" Kush

1936 - 2012

KUSH – Joseph J. “Joe Gunda,” 76, Windber, went to be with his wife of 34 years on June 10, 2012, at home surrounded by his loving daughters. Born March 6, 1936, in Windber, son of Thadeus and Anna (Hancharick) Kush. Preceded in death by parents and wife, Ileen Mary (Fetsko) Kush. Survived by daughters,...

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Curtis "Jr." DietzCurtis J. "Jr." Dietz

1931 - 2011

DIETZ – Curtis J. “Jr.,” 80, Johnstown, died July 24, 2011, at Memorial Medical Center. Born April 10, 1931, in Johnstown, son of Curtis Mahlon and Anna May (Dean) Dietz. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Thelma Hepford, Margaret Janovic and Delores Keifline; and brothers, Kenneth, Gerald W. and Richard...

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Mary "Mary Lou" GrataMary L. "Mary Lou" Grata

1936 - 2011

GRATA – Mary L. “Mary Lou,” 75, Vinco, passed away Nov. 1, 2011, at Memorial Medical Center. Born June 30, 1936, in New York, N.Y., daughter of the late Frank Belsky and Rose (Margic) Belsky, New York, N.Y. In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by husband, Ronald D. Grata; and grandmother, Slava...

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Michael "Montana Larkins" CharneyMichael J. "Montana Larkins" Charney

1927 - 2012

CHARNEY – Michael J. “Montana Larkins,” 84, South Fork, formerly of Mine 42, died Jan. 31, 2012, at Windber Hospice. Born March 20, 1927, in Johnstown, son of John and Elizabeth (Garber) Charney. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Elizabeth M. (Richards) Charney, who died Sept. 25, 2011; and grandson, Chad...

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Kenneth "Mr. D." DempseyKenneth H. "Mr. D." Dempsey

1922 - 2010

DEMPSEY – Kenneth H. “Mr. D.,” 87, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord May 30, 2010. Born Sept. 7, 1922, in Aliquippa, son of Matthew Lovett and Ida Mae (Hill) Dempsey. Preceded in death by parents and brothers, Matthew and Harold Dempsey. Survived by nieces, Lanette (Dempsey) Simmons and Cecilia (Dempsey)...

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Charles "Pap"Charles E. "Pap"

1934 - 2011

FOSTER – Charles E. “Pap” or “Hoss,” 76, Fishertown, formerly of Johnstown, died Aug. 18, 2011, at Windber Medical Center. Born Nov. 18, 1934, in Johnstown, son of the late John R. and Catherine (Foust) Foster. Also preceded in death by stepmother, Vera Graham. Survived by wife, Kathy (LaPorta) and...

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Robert "Pappy Bob" HayesRobert D. "Pappy Bob" Hayes

1932 - 2011

HAYES – Robert D. “Pappy Bob,” 79, Geistown, died June 8, 2011, at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh. Born May 30, 1932, in Paint Township, son of the late Robert H. and Thelma M. (Wirick) Hayes. Also preceded in death by mother- and father-in-law, Frank and Eileen (Cronin) Ruff; and sister-in-law, Beverly Ruff...

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Joseph "Pappy Joe" NyankoJoseph L. "Pappy Joe" Nyanko

1921 - 2010

NYANKO – Joseph L. “Pappy Joe,” “Joey,” 89, Lower Yoder Township, died Nov. 8, 2010, at his residence. Born Aug. 22, 1921, in Johnstown, son of Charles and Margaret (Bacha) Nyanko. Joseph was the last surviving member of his family. Preceded in death by parents; great-grandson; sisters, Anna Balaschak,...

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Ralph "R.J." LackoRalph John "R.J." Lacko

1976 - 2010

LACKO – Ralph John “R.J.,” 33, died peacefully in his sleepJuly 14, 2010. Born Dec. 31, 1976, in Camp Hill, Pa., son of John and Martha Lacko. Preceded in death by mother and grandparents. Survived by father, Johnstown; son, Darion John Lacko, Mechanicsburg; sisters, Michelle Cushman (Craig) and Martha...

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Mary Ann "Sides" FillereMary Ann "Sides" Fillere

1940 - 2023

Mary Ann (Sides) Filler, Hershey formerly of Ebensburg. Age 82. Died May 5, 2023 in Harrisburg. Born Aug. 6, 1940 in Altoona. Daughter of James "Skinny" and Delellis (Hoppel) Sides. Preceded in death by parents, husband Richard Filler. Survived by children Tracy Ann Filler, Maine and Christopher Anthony ( Michelle )...

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Robert "T-Bone" Stevens Sr.Robert C. "T-Bone" Stevens Sr.

1962 - 2012

STEVENS – Robert C. Sr. “T-Bone,” 49, Gallitzin, died June 4, 2012, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Aug. 30, 1962, in Altoona, son of George H. and Dorothy (Eckenrode) Stevens. Preceded in death by his father on Nov. 15, 1988; and nephew, Walter “B.J.” Dybus Jr., on Oct. 9, 2011. Survived by wife of 25...

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James "Uncle Jim" ThomasJames E. "Uncle Jim" Thomas

1956 - 2012

THOMAS – James E. “Uncle Jim,” 56, Portage, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 3, 2012, at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, surrounded by his loving family. Born Jan. 31, 1956, he was the youngest son of the late Melvin and Henrietta (Brown) Thomas. Survived by daughters, Jenny (Nate) and Bethanie...

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James "Uncle Jimmy" MillerJames J. "Uncle Jimmy" Miller

1937 - 2010

MILLER – James J. “Uncle Jimmy,” passed away Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010, around 1:50 p.m. of a heart attack in Johnstown. Born Dec. 24, 1937, in Johnstown, beloved son of the late Joseph and Leona (Surkosky) Miller. He was trained as a carpenter and worked his way to management for the federal government in...

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James "Uncle Jimmy" SzpalaJames M. "Uncle Jimmy" Szpala

1947 - 2012

SZPALA – James M. “Uncle Jimmy,” 64, Gallitzin, died June 10, 2012, at his home. Born Oct. 3, 1947, in Gallitzin, son of the late Alvin and Julia (Lesko) Szpala. Survived by brother, Ronald (Nancy), Cresson; nieces and nephews, Patricia (Ron) Biter, Rhonda Simanski, Lanette (Darren) Johnston, Ronald Jr. (Kim),...

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