All Obituaries

"Mike", 60, Blackwood, New Jersey, formerly of Windber, Pennsylvania, passed away on January 17, 2022, following heart surgery. He was born on August 19, 1961, to Mario and Delia (Najjar) Adore. He is preceded in death by his mother Delia. He is survived by his father Mario, his cousin Clark Fisher (who was like a brother to Mike), his uncles James Najjar and Raymond Najjar, his Aunts Viola Najjar and Jane Stewart, his many other family members, his many dear friends, including his...

John A. Waldman Sr., age 85, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. John was born on April 22, 1936 in Windber, Pennsylvania to Peter and Mary (Alexander) Waldman. Preceded in death by his wife, JoAnn (Barndollar) Waldman, son, John Waldman Jr. and daughter-in-law, Kimberly (Floyd) Waldman. Survived by children, Matthew Waldman, Columbus, Ohio, Christine Waldman and granddaughter Cozette Waldman Torres, both of Seattle, Washington.  He graduated from Windber...

Sipko, William Mark "Bill", 65, Windber, passed away January 15, 2022 surrounded by his loving family at Grand Strand Medical Center, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Born December 4, 1956 in Johnstown. Preceded in death by father, Robert Sipko. Survived by loving wife, Tina Marie (Bidner) Sipko, Windber; mother, Jeanette (Marko) Sipko, Ft. Myers, Florida; son, William Sipko married to Rebecca, Windber; daughter, Jaclyn married to Brandon Stevanus, Davidsville; grandchildren, Griffen...

Fitzgibbon, Frank H., 44, Windber, passed away January 12, 2022 at Memorial Medical Center. Born February 10, 1977 in Johnstown. Preceded in death by brother, Freddy Fitzgibbon; and uncle, Larry Miller. Survived by loving mother, Gloria Miller; loving father, Fred Fitzgibbon; loving daughters, Shailin Rae Miller and MaKayla Fitzgibbon; loving sisters, Bonnie married to Mike Jacob; Beverly Mack and her fiance, Stanley Korus; and Donna Boyle; loving aunt, Connie married to Danny Ickes; loving...

SAM-Eugene, 87, a former Windber resident, went to be with the lord on December 29th, 2021.  He lived in Ebensburg, but his heart never left Windber.  Born December 7th, 1934, to Andy (Aneblio Salvatore) and Domencia (Velotti) Sam.  He lived a colorful life, beginning in Mine 35.  After graduating from high school, he joined the Air Force.  When returning from the Air Force, he took a job at L. Robert Kimball and Associates, and worked at Kimball’s for 36...

Hunter, Margaret Elizabeth, 88, Windber, passed away January 2, 2022 at Windber Woods. Born August 12, 1933 in Johnstown, daughter of the late James William and Marie (McGrehan) Thomas. Preceded in death by husband, Jacob “Jay” Hunter; brothers, Robert, John, William, James and Charles Thomas; sister, Mary John; and by son in law, William Degory “Cub”. Survived by loving sons, Christopher Hunter married to Judy, Richland Township; Jason Hunter married to Lisa,...

Private Arrangements by Meek & Dalla Valle Funeral Home, Windber.

Nolan, Michael W. (“Mickey”), 88 of Windber, PA, died January 3, 2022 at Windber Hospital of complications from pneumonia after a short illness. Born Nov. 16, 1933 in Maple Ridge, PA. Son of William and Anna (Benza) Nolan. Preceded in death by parents, wife Jo Ann, son Michael, brother Patrick and sister Catherine (Bango). He is survived by children Lee, married to Harry Dayton, Windber and Paul, engaged to Kris Smith, East Freedom, daughter-in-law Anita (Walker), Windber and...

Freidhoff, Jessica N., 29, Windber, passed away Dec. 19, 2021. Born Apr. 21, 1992 in Johnstown. Daughter of Robert J. and Sherry L. (Miller) Freidhoff. Preceded in death by father, paternal grandparents and maternal grandmother Ann Miller. Survived by maternal grandfather David Miller and mother Sherry Freidhoff. Also special friends Alyssa Ziatz and Jamie Cornett and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Jessica was an active member of St. Michael Catholic Church, St. Michael, PA, a 2010...

Torquato, Elizabeth Marie, “Liz”, 93, Windber, passed away December 18, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born May 1, 1928 in Grazier, PA, daughter of the late Peter and Wanda Miguet. Preceded in death by twin brother, Peter; brothers, Joseph, Michael and Raymond; sisters, Helen and Sophie. Survived by loving husband of 69 years, John “Jack” Torquato; daughters, Jeanne married to John Kolson; Nancy married to Mark Crist; and Terri married to Bob Williams;...