All Obituaries

Dobrowolsky, Irene M., 84, Windber, passed away January 19, 2021 at Windber Hospital. Born July 8, 1936 in Windber, daughter of the late Andrew and Helen (Lippon) Mattis. Preceded in death by loving husband, Donald Dobrowolsky; brothers, George, Daniel and Eugene Mattis; and by sister, Mildred Burkett. Survived by loving daughters, Barbara married to Lindsay Mihalko, Windber; Sharon Vorous, Pittsburgh; Dawna married to Jay Botson; and Jennifer married to Jay Schott, all of Ohio;...

Eric Yost, 60, loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away January 6 surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his father, brothers, and sister. He is survived by his mother Verna and siblings, his loving wife Dawn, son Ryan, daughters Jessica, Sonia, Carrie, Erika, Amanda, Anna, and several sons-in-law. Eric will be remembered for what mattered the most to him: his family and his faith in Christ. Being a devoted "Pappy" to 14 grandchildren, his heart was always...

BANGO, Catherine A., "Baba", 84, Windber, passed away January 13, 2021 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born Aug. 10, 1936, in Windber. Daughter of the late William and Anna (Benza) Nolan. Preceded in death by husband George, brother Patrick and grandson George. Survived by siblings Michael Nolan, Ann Mullins and Alice (Robert) Moore, and sister-in-law, Julia Holtzman, children George Bango (Lee Ann Kruise) of Hollidaysburg; Catherine (Raymond) Chessa of Johnstown; Jon...

Bubenko, James S., 72, Windber, passed away Jan. 16, 2021. Born Mar. 6, 1948 in Windber. Son of the late Alex and Mary (Geiger) Bubenko. Survived by wife of 48 years Barbara (Heller) and these children Matthew and wife Dawn, Windber, Stephanie, wife of Thomas Negrey, Windber, Rebecca, wife of Daniel Meeder, Glenshaw, PA, Joseph and wife Jennifer, Mt. Airy, MD. Grandchildren Tiffany, Madison, Ashley, Nathan and Kora. Great-grandsons Brantley and Bryson.  Also survived by Aunts Peggy...

Roudabush, Marsha Gail Rose, 68, Johnstown, passed away January 15, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center. Born August 16, 1952 in Central City, daughter of the late Fortunato and Jocelyn Dagostino. Preceded in death by husband, William Roudabush; brothers, Robert and Jim Dagostino. Survived by sons, Martin Gehman married to Renee; and Christopher Gehman; daughters, Milessa and Etta Gehman; brothers, John and Richard Dagostino; sister, Judith Dagostino; and by numerous grandchildren, great...

Waldman, JoAnn, 85, Columbus, Ohio, passed away January 15, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio. Born December 30, 1935 in Windber, daughter of the late Clay H. and Mary Louise (Allen) Barndollar II. Preceded in death by son, John A. Waldman Jr., daughter in law, Kimberly (Floyd) Waldman; and niece, Lisa Barndollar. Survived by loving husband of 62 years, John A. Waldman Sr.; children, Matthew Waldman, both of Columbus; Christine Waldman, Seattle; brother, Clay H. Barndollar III. married to Lorraine,...

Mauro J. “Mooch” Bucci, 92, of Windber, PA passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021.  He was born in Windber in 1929 and was a lifelong resident.  He was the son of the late Nicola and Theresa (Emanuele) Bucci. Mauro had many talents and hobbies from building cabinets to repairing small engines.  He had an avid interest in NASCAR racing, Penn State football, and the Steelers.  He loved animals, especially dogs.  In his younger years, he enjoyed playing...

Probert, Pamela Rose (Weber), 71, Windber, passed away January 11, 2021 at Windber Hospice. Born August 7, 1949 in Beaver Falls, PA, daughter of the late Bill Weber and Mary (Pichara) Dolgas. Preceded in death by husband, Eugene "Gene" Probert; son, Timothy Probert. Survived by loving sons, Scott Probert; Brian Probert and his girlfriend, Gina; daughter, Jackie married to Jeff Sturtz, all of Windber; grandchildren, Daniel and Crystal; great grandchildren, Bently and Kinley; ...

Haley, Rose M., 94, Windber, passed away January 8, 2021 at Windber Woods. Born November 10, 1926 in Windber, daughter of the late Steve and Adeline (Chicarell) Campitell. Preceded in death by loving husband, Donald E. Haley; brothers, Paul and Richard Campitell; sisters, Mary Sklodowski and Edith Glacken. Survived by loving son, Donald A. Haley, Richland; loving daughter, Sharon Kosnosky, Windber; grandchildren, Kristyn married to Brad Keller, Sidman; Sean Haley, Pittsburgh; Michael...

Gaio, Nancy A., 87, lifelong resident of Windber, passed away January 7, 2021 at Windber Woods. Born October 31, 1933 in Windber, daughter of the late Gregario and Maria (Finale) Zaccagni (Zack). Preceded in death by husband, Edward “Danny” Gaio; brothers, Jim Zack, John Zack, also sisters, Jean Damasiewicz and Erma Mincek; sister in laws, Jane Zack, Mary Zack and Ruth Zack; brother in laws, Louis C. Mincek, John Damasiewicz and Frank Zborovancik. Survived by loving brother, Tony...