All Obituaries

Skender (Strayer), Betty J., 86, Richland died Sept. 14, 2019 at Windber Woods. Born Apr. 25, 1933 in Johnstown daughter of the late John H. and Ruth (Hysong) Shank.  Also preceded in death by first husband William Strayer, second husband Joseph Skender, and sister Dorothy Hurd. Survived by these children: Debra Ann Snyder, Bedford, William Von (Colleen) Strayer, Key Largo, FL, and Denise, wife of Kevin Fox, Durango, CO. Also survived by seven grandchildren and nine great...

TOTH,  Janet Kay (Shaffer), age 68, of Windber, gained her angel wings on August 31, 2019, at UPMC Altoona Hospital. She was born June 11, 1951, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Clair and Hilda (Weaver) Shaffer. Preceded in death by parents, in-laws Charles (Butch) and Margaret (Peg) Toth; brother, Wayne Shaffer and brothers-in-laws Edward (Joe) and Donald (Babe) Toth and beloved dachshund, Shelby. Survived by her loving husband of 41 years, John E. Toth, of Windber. Also daughters,...

Matthew M. Lonas, age 36 of Johnstown died August 26, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center.  He was born on January 25, 1983 in Johnstown son of Rodnie J. and Lisa Lonas. Preceded in death by father and maternal grandparents Ernest and Theresa Lonas. Survived by mother and husband Shawn Miller, Johnstown. step-father Alvin Lee Golob. He was the brother of Josh Golob, and wife Kayla Golob, Johnstown, and Nate Miller, Nanty Glo. Along with several aunts ,uncles, and cousins. Matt will be...

Anthony “Tony” Verna was born on March 6, 1926 in the small coal mining town of Windber, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Louis and Mary Verna, both of whom came to the United States from Italy.  He was the brother of Thressa, Anne, Jean, and Gilda. He attended Windber High School where one could often find him in the Art room pencil sketching portraits.  After graduation, he served in the United States Army during WWII as a corporal in the 9th Armored Division, 14th...

Corle, Robert B., 77, Windber, passed away August 5, 2019 at home. Born June 1, 1942 in Windber, son of the late Bernard and June (Shaffer) Corle. Preceded in death by son, Brian Corle. Survived by loving wife, Judith Corle; and son Jeff Corle, both of Windber. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 until time of service at 8:00 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8th, at MEEK & DALLA VALLE FUNERAL HOME INC. WINDBER.

Figard, Lydia J., 93, Windber, passed away August 2, 2019 at Windber Woods. Born August 25, 1925 in Paint Twp. Daughter of the late Samuel and Iva (Lumadue) Barrett. Preceded in death by husband, George Leroy Figard; brothers, Aldwin, Edwin and Devere; and by sister, Regina. Survived by loving son, Robert L. Figard and wife Wendy (Liska) of Boswell; grandchildren, Kristin married to Wayne Niel, Johnstown; and Rob married to Anne-Marie (Knowlton) Figard, Pittsboro, NC; great grandchildren,...

Wright, Wendy S., 51, Windber, passed away August 5, 2019. Born June 28, 1968 in Johnstown. Preceded in death by father, Wilson Gary; husband, Jeff Wright; sister, Rhonda Sanders; and grand daughter, Alexiia. Survived by loving mother, Wanda Gary; daughters, Janelle Wright and fiance Andrew Suttmiller, Berlin; Kara Anne Coleman, Johnstown; son, Stefon Harris, Johnstown; grandchildren, Akiira, Alaiila, Addalyn, Camden, Laron Jr., and Crue; also by brother, Rex Gary, Johnstown. Wendy loved her...

The Rev. Donald G. Eller, Sr., age 85, Johnstown, formerly of Windber died peacefully July 13, 2019 at the Cambria Care Center in Ebensburg.  He was born on March 3,1934 in Johnstown to the now deceased Oscar H. Eller, Sr. and Caroline (Brunnet) Eller-Swaney.  He was also preceded in death by wife former Barbara Mishler on Jan. 25, 2009, infant twins Carol and Connie, brother Oscar H. Eller, Jr., Matthew Eller, sister Elizabeth Tamborello, and step-father W.C. Swaney, Sr. Survived...

Virginia A.  "Ginny" McCreary, 75, Windber died July 5, 2019 at home. Born Feb. 9, 1944 in Salix daughter of the now late Albertus L. and Betty (Lees) Varner. Also preceded in death by sister Sharon Varner. Survived by husband Robert, daughter Gloria (Matt Boyer) and son Robert E., (Linda Scanlan), both of Windber. Sister of Ida (Harry) Kostyk, NJ.  Ginny was a wonderful wife, mother, and homemaker. She loved her "furry grandkids". Former employee of former...

Robert L. "Buzz" Statler died July 4, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center. Born June 19, 1933 in Windber son of the late Herron E. and Verna M. (Younker) Statler.  Also preceded in death by sister Janis Craig. Survived by wife of 63 years former Janet Smith, son Kenneth, and daughter Sheree, all of Windber. Loving grandfather to Matthew (Erika) and great grandson Archer, Davidsville. Brother of Janet Oldham-Wissinger, and uncle to many nieces and nephews. Buzz was a retired...