All Obituaries

Irons, Roger W., 76, Windber, passed away September 2, 2023 at Hilltop Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center. Born August 25, 1947 in Johnstown, son of the late William and Esther (Wissinger) Irons. Preceded in death by sister, Janice “Jan” Hershiser; nephew, William “Billy” Hershiser; great-nephew, Robert "Bo" Moschgat Jr. Survived by loving son, Broderick Irons and girlfriend Amy; daughter Rebecca “Becky” (Albright) and husband Robert...

Vitko, Marcie Lynn, 65, Stoystown, passed away September 11, 2023 at The Patriot Manor in Somerset. Born December 2, 1957 in Windber, daughter of the late Glen and Anna (Kline) Smith. Preceded in death by husband, Andrew Vitko; brother, Barry Smith and sister, Janet Statler. Survived by daughter, Alicia Markovich; brother, David Smith married to Darlene; nieces, Darla and husband Frank Meyers; and Sheree Poole; nephew, Kenneth Statler; great nephews, Conor Nitka and Matthew Broeker married...

Mary Maffeo Panetti, 103, of Augusta, Georgia, and formerly of Windber, Pennsylvania, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023. She was born in Windber, Pennsylvania on February 15, 1920, a daughter of Louis A. and Elisa Simone Maffeo. Mrs. Panetti graduated from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in Johnstown.  She was employed at West Penn Hospital as a Nursing Supervisor. She went on to serve her country for 2 years during World War II in the U.S. Army Nursing Corps with the 93rd...

Borischak, Rose E, 90, Windber, passed away September 24, 2023 at Windber Woods.  Born October 4, 1932 in Johnstown, daughter of the late Robert and Ida (Eberhart) Ascher.  Preceded in death by beloved husband of 59 years, Andrew J. Borischak; sons Robert and Thomas Borischak; brother Robert Ascher; and granddaughter Kayla Betz. Survived by loving children, daughter, Christine married to Darl Pritt; daughter, Janice Betz; son, Michael Borischak married to Lory; and son, Jeff...

Hoffman, Gertrude F., 98, Windber. Passed away Sept. 25, 2023. Born March 17, 1925 in Johnstown. Daughter of Herbert Volk and Bertha (Eash) Volk-Wainwright. Preceded in death by parents, husband David, daughter Nancy Grush, Sister LaVerne Stevens and brother John Volk. Survived by daughter Pamela, wife of David Koontz, Bedford, grandchildren Ranee Grush, Eric Koontz and Jennifer wife of Gerald Helmick. Great-grandchildren Andrew and Gianna Koontz and Garrett and Wyatt Helmick. Also...

Shaffer, Carisa Lynn, 47, Windber, passed away September 22, 2023 at home. Born April 29, 1976 in Windber, daughter of James Shaffer Sr. and Christine (Livingston) Coachman. Preceded in death by father, infant brother, Jeffrey Shaffer; grandmother, Connie Foreman; and by stepfather, Neal Coachman. Survived by loving mother; daughters, Hali married to Ronald Moose; and Jewlee Romani; brother, James Shaffer Jr. married to Becca; sister, Kate married to Chris Stewart; and by K-9 companion,...

Phillips, Mary Louise (Stevens), 85, Windber, passed away September 9, 2023. Born September 28, 1937 in Windber, daughter of the late Nicholas and Lena (Zankey) Stevens.  Proceeded in death by husband, Richard Phillips, brother Nicholas J. Stevens, stepdaughter, Karen Phillips, and K-9 companion, Olivia. Survived by loving children, Christine Freddes, Kevin Freddes married to Lynn, and G. Douglas Freddes; grandchildren, Nicholas, Alex, Jordan and Anthony Freddes; great-grandchildren,...

Murtha, Richard Paul "Dick", 88, Windber, passed away September 17, 2023 at Windber Hospital. Born March 11, 1935 in Johnstown, son of the late Paul K. and Nellie Marie (Stormer) Murtha. Preceded in death by infant brother, Anthony Murtha; brother, Paul Murtha; and sister, Sharon Balough. Survived by loving wife of 65 years, Janet (Campitell) Murtha, who married on October 5th, 1957; loving daughter, Kelly Jean married to Robert Statler; grandson, Ryan Statler; sisters, Donna...

Klinedinst, Eric Lee Sr., 76, Boswell, passed away September 15, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born July 11, 1947 in Columbus, OH, son of the late Russell F. and Hazel Marie (Walker) Klinedinst. Preceded in death by brothers, Tim and Russell Klinedinst. Survived by loving wife, Linda L. (Lockhart) Klinedinst; children, Barbara; Eric Lee Jr. "Ricky"; Barry Morris married to Amanda; Christopher Morris married to Stella; and Crystal married to Edward Hanzek; 11...

ANTONISHEK, George "Judge," 95, Windber, entered into eternal life on Sept. 11, 2023. Born May 9, 1928 in Windber. Son of Alex and Anna (Conjelko). Preceded in death by parents, loving wife, Elizabeth (Sapolich) dec. 1988; brothers, Theodore, Alex, Joseph and John; sisters-in-law, Helen Antonishak and Shirley Antonishek; and daughter-in-law, Linda (Chovanec) Antonishek. Survived by children, David, Mt Holly Springs, PA; Aaron and wife Suzann (Belz), Glen Bernie, MD; and Barbara Ann...