All Obituaries

Saylor, Robert H., 96, Windber died May 7, 2019. He was born in Roaring Spring on Nov. 7, 1922, a son of the late Clarence E. and Ruie Mae (Stuckey) Saylor. He was preceded in death by half-brother Dr. H. Dean McAuliffe (Mary), sister Barbara Alice Kagarise (Dr. Ronald), brother Donald S. Saylor (Eleanor), and son-in-law, George Holland. He is survived by loving wife Delores M. (Strait) Saylor, son Linford T. (Diana), Colonial Heights, VA, daughters Elizabeth Jane Holland, Golden, CO, and...

John A. "Jack" Moeller, age 86, of Elton died May 20, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Born Nov. 18, 1932 in Kenosha, WI son of the now late John J. and Ethel (Pecor) Moeller.  Also preceded in death by sons Richard and Scott, brother James, and sister Sally. Survived by second wife of 35 years former Dorothy "Jean" (Wissinger) Weaver-Moeller, his daughter Kerry (Mike) Sconzert, and his son John (Angel) Moeller., both of WI. Brother of Jean (Robert) Beatty, AR....

Cassidy N. Ronald, age 26 of Altoona formerly of Windber passed away on April 26, 2019. She was born to Darrin and Kelly (Witt) Ronald on Sept. 8, 1992 in Windber. She was preceded in death by her mother Kelly, her brother Casey Ronald, and grandmothers Sally Witt and Edith Ronald. Cassidy is survived by her son Mikey Counsman, her father Darrin of Somerset, uncles Dennis Ronald, Windber, Robert Ronald, Greensburg, Edward Ronald, Windber, and aunt Judy Boyce, DuBois, PA. She is also survived...

Weaver, Willis J., “Bill”, 86, Mine 42, Windber died April 15, 2019 at Windber Hospice. Born Nov. 12, 1932 in Windber son of the now late Willis H. & Rebecca (Fuller) Weaver. Also preceded in death by son David, and 13 brothers & sisters. Survived  by wife of 56 years former Patricia Polantz, and these children: Holly, wife of Kevin Houghton, Willis Weaver, III, & Todd, married to the former Korina Lucas, all of Windber. Grandfather to Josh & Greg Nagy,...

Cannon, Susan E., 64, Windber died suddenly April 20, 2019 at home. Born June 9, 1954 in Johnstown daughter of the now late Andrew and Leona (Facciani) Gdula. Also preceded in death by brother Edward Gdula. Survived by husband Dean, and daughters Nichol Rehner, and Andrea Cannon, both of Windber. Grandmother to Lillian Bigler and Elizabeth Rehner. Sister to Pat (Paul) Chuckalovcuk, Nazareth, PA, Mary (Jeff) Anderson, Geistown, and Tina (Dave) Judy, Richland Twp. Also survived by several...

Ott, Mrs. Evalyn M., 95, Windber died Apr. 14, 2019 at Windber Hospice. Born Aug. 30, 1923 in Hooversville daughter of the now late Josiah E. & Ertie (Lehman) Naugle. Also preceded in death by husband Alvin in 1985, siblings; infant brother Albert, & infant sister Edith, Florence (John) Ohler, Earl, Alice, Roy & Joseph Naugle , & grandson Brian Gindlesperger. Survived by these children: Edwin R., married to the former Nancy Holsinger, Edythe F. Zschoche, Beverly, wife of...

Brehm, Wilder T., 82, Windber died Apr. 12, 2019. Born Sept. 8, 1936 in Johnstown son of the now late Foster and Eva (Edmiston) Brehm. Also preceded in death by brother Ronald. Survived by wife of 63 years former Lois Rasko, and these children: Donald, married to the former Tammy Tallion, Windber, Alex, married to the former Kate Mauk, Claysburg, Dale, married to the former Pamela Chizmar, Brian, married to the former Vickie Spisock, and Stacy, and his fiancée Kathy Wagner, all of...

Horvath, Gregory F., 37, Leland, NC, formerly of Windber died suddenly at home on Apr. 5, 2019. Born Oct. 12, 1981 in Windber son of Donald F. and Ann (Lint) Horvath. Preceded in death by father, and brother Jason. Survived by wife former Christina (Wadsworth) children Kyle & Nicole Clevenger, and grandson Karson Skyles, mother Ann Horvath, and brother Michael Horvath, married to the former Zoe Updegraff, both of Windber. Uncle to David, Gabrielle, & Tyler Horvath. Also survived by...

Hildebrand, Phyllis Marie, 93, Windber, God opened His gates to accept a new angel so our mother could be reunited with her husband Cliff. Phyllis went to heaven on April 6, 2019 surrounded by her loving family at Windber Hospital. Born March 26, 1926 in Scalp Level, the daughter of John and Elsie (Miller) Brumbaugh. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Clifford; grandson, J. Edward Blackburn III. Also preceded in death by brothers: Harry, Don, and John and infant brothers Glenn and Billy...

Esdinsky, William D. “Ezzy”, 65, Windber died Apr. 2, 2019 at Windber Hospice. Born Nov. 15, 1953 in Windber son of William and Eleanor (Slavich) Esdinsky. Preceded in death by father. Survived by mother, Windber, and several cousins. 1971 graduate of WAHS and a 1975 graduate of UPJ. Ezzy was a scorekeeper for Windber Basketball team for 28 years. Member of Polish Educational Club, Windber, and SS. Cyril & Methodius’ Catholic Church Windber, where funeral Mass will be...