All Obituaries

Fyfe, Edith Caroline (Bossi), 102, Sarasota, Florida formerly of Windber, passed away June 9, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born September 18, 1918 in Windber, daughter of the late Attilio and "Anna" Bonita (Manotti) Bossi. Preceded in death by loving husband, John R. Fyfe; daughter, Johnna R. Minniti; grandson, Thomas Minniti; also by 12 siblings. Survived by loving daughter, Kathleen married to Arnold Colon, Sarasota, FL; 5 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren;...

Swansiger, Christina Ann, 67, Windber, passed away June 11, 2021 at Windber Hospice. Born Oct. 21, 1953 in Windber. Daughter of the late Andrew and Dorothy Swansiger. Survived by her four older brothers, Bill Swansiger, Livermore, CA, John Swansiger, Humble, TX, Tom Swansiger, Orlando, FL, Gene Swansiger, Normandy Park, WA, and her younger sister Diane Myers, Sterling, VA. Also 10 nieces and nephews. A family memorial reunion is planned for the fall in Windber. At the request of the deceased...

Beechan, Samuel G., 70, Windber, passed away June 1, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center. Born March 5, 1951 in Windber, son of the late Samuel and Rachel E. (Zindash) Beechan. Preceded in death by brothers, Ronald, Joseph and James Beechan. Survived by loving wife, Sandy (Yasko) Beechan, Windber; son, Devon Kondas married to Nicole, Windber; granddaughter whom he called "Sweetie" & "Pumpkin" and she called him "My Sam", Arya Kondas; sisters, Linda Lacasse,...

Weekes, John, 55, Nanty Glo, passed away June 5, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center. Born August 2, 1965 in Cleveland, OH, son of the late Ronald and Barbara (Barone) Weekes. Preceded in death by step father, Maxim Lightcap; brothers, Ronald, Donald and Charlie Weekes. Survived by loving sons, Nathan Weekes, Ebensburg; and Aaron Weekes, Nanty Glo; daughter, Amberley Holcomb, Johnstown; brothers, Dwayne Weekes married to Pamela, Cummings, GA; Maxim Weekes, Nanty Glo; and Matthew Weekes married...

Wagner, Jennifer Lynn, 48, Windber, passed away May 25, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center. Born May 9, 1973 in Windber, daughter of the late Arnold and Irene (Mihalko) Long. Preceded in death by mother in law, Mary Locher. Survived by loving son, Elmer Wagner; daughters, Dezirae Wagner and Dyamond Wagner, all of Windber; granddaughter, Naomi Gordon; and another grandchild soon to be born; sister, Jeannine Long, Texas; and Aunt, Nancy Natta, Windber. Family will receive friends Friday, June...

Lehman, Homer G., 91, Windber, passed away May 24, 2021 at Windber Hospice. Born Oct. 28, 1929 in Windber. Son of John T. and Isabelle (Poet) Lehman. Preceded in death by parents, 1st wife Joan (Henderson), 2nd wife Marian A. (Wirick) Durst-Lehman and infant daughter Gaynal. Survived by son Gerald and wife Deborah (Kodis), Windber, grandsons John Lehman and wife Chandra (Petry) and their son Grant, Greer, SC and Jacob Lehman and wife Lindsay (Dooley) and their son Thomas, Pittsburgh....

Crino, Samuel J. 72, of Windber, Pa., formerly of Dunkirk NY, died unexpectedly Friday (May 28, 2021) at home. He was born March 24, 1949, in Dunkirk, the son of the late Dominick and Grace (Ricotta) Crino. Sam graduated from Dunkirk High School with the class of 1967. After furthering his education, he began his life long career with K-Mart, where he retired after 40 years as a store manager. Sam leaves behind his loving sister, Phyllis Siracuse of Dunkirk; sister-in-law, Joan (Schmidt)...

Andrew George Kranyc, Jr., 68, Windber, passed away unexpectedly on May 21, 2021. Born Aug. 13, 1952 in Windber. Son of the late Andrew George, Sr., and Gilda (Verna) Kranyc. Survived by sister Cindy M. Kranyc, with whom he resided and also numerous cousins. Andrew was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Windber. 1970 graduate of Windber Area High School, 1974 graduate of UPJ, where he received his bachelor’s degree in social studies. He taught social studies at Rockwood...

Geisel, Harry E., 40, Beaverdale, passed away May 9, 2021 in Richland Township. Born March 17, 1981 in Dallas, Texas, son of the late Mark and Tammy (Nitka) Geisel. Survived by companion, Paula Pcola, Pittsburgh; son, Jordan Geisel; daughter, Natalyiah Pcola; brothers, Roman Geisel married Jackie, Beaverdale; and Tanner Geisel, Irwin, PA; sister, Angie Geisel, Windber; niece, Hannah McKnight; and by nephew, Edward Geisel. Family will receive friends Saturday, May 22nd. from 2 to 4:00 p.m....

Berkey, Irvin K., 91, Windber, passed away May 3, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born January 23, 1930 in Paint Township, son of the late Walter and Lizzie (Statler) Berkey. Preceded in death by brothers, Byron and Clifford; sisters, Geraldine, Leila and infant sister, Flora; sisters in law, Kathryn and Evelyn Berkey. Survived by loving wife of 71 years, Hazel J. (Gehman) Berkey, Windber; sons, Randall and friend Joanne (Rodd), Seattle, WA; Timothy, Pittsburgh;...