All Obituaries

Berkebile, Lowell D., 67, Windber, went to his heavenly reward on Jan. 17, 2019. Born Nov. 28, 1951 in Johnstown. Son of Robert L. and LaVerne E. (Faust) Berkebile. Preceded in death by parents and infant daughter Sarah Beth. Survived by loving wife of 43 years Marcia J. (Lensie), son Justin L. and wife Jenna (Leverknight), Windber and siblings Lerley C. Jack and Lionel R. Berkebile and his wife Mary Lou (Snyder). Also numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Member Rummel...

Loffredo, Joseph M., Jr., 56, Windber, passed away Jan. 17, 2019. Born July 10, 1962 in Windber. Son of Joseph, Sr. and Betty (Cicmansky) Loffredo. Preceded in death by father and sister Theresa Ann. Survived by mother, daughters Kaelyn and Leeann Loffredo and Krysta, wife of James Streepy. Brothers Louis and Vincent Loffredo, and his wife Betsy. Also loving niece Natalie and husband Josh, nephews Matthew and Eric, and his wife Raelle, aunts Millie Muscatello and Pauline Cicmansky and many...

Wright, Frederick E., 89, Windber, died Jan. 9, 2019 at Windber Woods. Born June 12, 1929 in East Conemaugh, PA. Son of George B. and Fanny C. (Nicholls) Wright. Preceded in death by parents, infant brother Robert Edwin, brother Ralph and sisters Twila Frame and Mary Darl Mastrine. Survived by wife Joanne L. (Phillips) and these children Karen, wife of Anthony Turcato, Dr. Kimberly Sinha and wife Courtney, Amy, wife of James Cobaugh and David. Grandchildren Nicholas and Mark Turcato, Amanda...

Weaver, Mrs. Gertrude T., “Gertie”, 97, Windber “our special angel got her wings and went home to be with the Lord” on Jan. 4, 2019. Born Mar. 29, 1921 in Paint Twp., daughter of the late Joseph and Amanda (Berkey) Jones. Also preceded in death by husband Ross and these brothers and sisters; Minter, Berkey, Mervin, Joseph, Kermit, Richard, infant brother, Ruby, and Hope. Loving mother to Barbara Fulton, Ebensburg, Rhonda (Ronald) Berkey, Deborah (Michael) Scallion,...

Weyant, Michael A., II, 64, Windber went to be with the Lord on January 6, 2019. Born June 14, 1954 in Somerset son of Michael A. and Peggy (Menser) Weyant. Preceded in death by father. Survived by mother, wife former Mary Horning, daughter Ethny, wife of Justin Brehm, Hooversville, and son Michael, married to former Paige Childers, Windber. Grandfather to Hannah Brehm, and Sophia, Sarah, and Adaline Weyant.  Brother of Deborah, wife of Irvin Saylor, and Pam Weyant, both of...

BARZENSKY-Anna Marie, 93, Windber, passed away peacefully on Jan. 1, 2019. Born Feb. 7, 1925 in Windber. Daughter of Paul and Elizabeth (Kurty) Gerfy. Preceded in death by parents and husband Charles William “Bill” Barzensky. Survived by sisters Martha “Marty” MacNamara and husband Paul, Waynesboro, PA and Louise, wife of the late Melvin Smith, Pittsburgh and brother Paul Gerfy and wife Doris, East Wenatchee, WA. Also sister-in-law Virginia Partsch and very special...

FELIX, Robert E., 90, Windber, passed away Dec. 12, 2018 at home. Born Oct. 8, 1928 in Windber. Son of Lloyd and Alma (Hobart) Felix. Preceded in death by parents and siblings Margaret Yost-Lee, Catherine Helman, John Felix, Jane McNeal and James Felix. Survived by loving wife of 66 years Joanne (Torquato) and these children Kathleen, wife of Richard Domonkos, Ebensburg, Mary Anne, wife of William Garland, VA Beach, Michael R. Felix and wife Patricia (Fluder), Williamsport, MD and Joseph...

Hironimus, Lillian M., 100, Windber died Dec. 12, 2018 at Windber Woods. Born June 4, 1918 in Scalp Level daughter of the now late Isaac and Laura Mae (Seese) Watkins. Also preceded in death by husband Hugh, grandson Dennis W. Hironimus, granddaughter Kimberly Weise, brothers Forrest, Roland, Clarence, Sherman, and Glenn Watkins, and sisters Odessa Hironimus and Hazel Blough. Survived by son Dennis, married to the former Roma Wolford, Davidsville. Grandmother to Cheree, wife of William...

Beckey, Nick Jr., 81, West Palm Beach, Fla, formerly of Windber, passed away peacefully Nov. 1, 2018 in West Palm Beach, Fla. He was born in Windber on Mar. 7, 1937. Nick was a longtime resident of West Melbourne, Fla, where he raised his family and worked for Harris Corp. He enjoyed golfing, hunting and playing cards and dice games with his grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife Joanette Beckey and his parents Lucinda and Nick Beckey. Nick is survived by his children Renee...

McCoy, Christopher J. “Chris,” 37, Windber, passed away Dec. 8, 2018. Born Sept. 15, 1981 in Windber. Son of  William R. and Sharon (Chapman) McCoy, Windber. Preceded in death by maternal grandparents Robert and Viola Chapman, paternal grandparents William and Dorothy McCoy and uncle Frank Chapman and Rick McCoy. Survived by parents, daughter Skylee and son Jase McCoy, fiancée Jade Eash, siblings Dave McCoy and wife Holly (Bopp), sister Jessica wife of Ryan Petree,...