All Obituaries

  Donald V. Joswick, joined his love in eternal life on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.  Born March 14, 1948, in Somerset, PA, the son of Harvey and Margaret (Brink) Joswick.  Don married his beloved Marie Annette (Meholic) on August 5, 1972. Together, they raised their family until her passing in 2021 having celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary. He brought a red rose to her gravesite every Friday as he cherished his precious memories of their trips, concerts, and life...

Zborovancik, Ida Marie (Zack), 95, Central City, Native of Windber, died March 9, 2024. Born September 10, 1928, in Windber, the daughter of Gregario and Maria (Finale) Zaccagnini. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Frank R. Zborovancik; brothers, John, Tony, and Jim Zack; and sisters: Jean Damasiewicz, Erma Mincek and Nancy Gaio. Ida is survived by her sons, Frank J. Zborovancik, Central City and Greg Zborovancik  married to Kimberly (Keffer); Fayette City and her daughter Roni Sue...

KOOT, ROBERT WILLIAM, “Bob”, "Papa", age 85, Scalp Level, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his beloved family on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at 5:22 P.M., at Windber Woods. Born October 22, 1938, in Windber. Preceded in death by father, William Koot; mother, Ann Czajkowski; step-mother, Ann Slavick, and numerous aunts and uncles for whom he cared deeply. Survived by loving wife and best friend, DONNA (Berkey) Koot, high school sweethearts, who were married for 64...

SNYDER, Harold Kelly. Jr., 64, Windber, passed away February 18, 2024. Born September 11, 1959 in Johnstown. Son of Harold Kelly and Nancy Jean (Walker) Snyder. Preceded in death by parents and nephew Michael L. Bobak. Survived by brothers, Donald Snyder and wife Denise (Tallion) and Dean Snyder and his former wife, Rose (Yingling) Snyder; sisters, Roxanne (Snyder) wife of Roger Miller and Connie (Snyder) wife of Richard Bobak; also survived by long time special friend Helen Duvall and...

KATCH, Paul (aka Kutch), 95, Windber passed away February 9, 2024. Born August 20, 1928 in Windber.  Son of John and Mary Tkach.  Preceded in death by parents; sisters Helen (Kutch) Robatin and Ann (Kutch) Miller; brothers, George and Andrew Kutch.  Survived by wife of 75 years, Mary (Hovanec); son, Paul A. and wife Virginia (Widomski), Timonium, MD; daughter Susan, Swissvale, PA; and numerous nieces and nephews.  Paul was the last surviving member of his immediate...

CLICK, WILLIAM M., 86, Windber, passed away February 7, 2024. Born January 6, 1938, in Hooversville (Petoria). Preceded in death by mother, Helen Honkus, mother-in-law, Mary Sadlon, and sister, Darlene Harte, and numerous aunts and uncles who he cared deeply for.  Survived by loving wife of 67 years and 71 years of being together, MARIANNE (Tallion) Click.  Children:  VANESSA, wife of Hugh Fisher, LORETTA, wife of the late David Spak, LISA, wife of Philip Petrunak, and VERNON...

ZEIGLER, Robert S., 86, Windber passed away November 21, 2023. Born October 5, 1937 in Windber. Son of Frank T. and Anna (Younga) Zeigler. Preceded in death by sister, Ruth Ann; brothers, Frank and James and sister, Dessie Phillips. Survived by children, Robert, David, Shari (Royden Wood III), Stacey (Robert Diaz) and Thomas (Suzanne Holsinger). Grandkids, Robert (Mindy) Zeigler, Sara (Eric) Berkey, Dylan (Parke) Zeigler, Kassi Zeigler, Alexis Reed, Michael and Jack Zeigler; Great Grandkids,...

GEISEL, Ruth A., (Masters) 71, Windber, peacefully left this world on the afternoon of November 20, 2023. Ruth was born to David and Jane (Hritz) Masters on April 22, 1952 in Windber, PA where she lived all of her life. Ruth is survived by her devoted husband of 50 years, Larry, who lovingly cared for her in her final years as her health declined due to Alzheimer’s disease; her loving daughters, Lynn (married to Michael Moore of Windber, PA) and Lisa (married to Josh Banjak of...

Sulosky, Chris (Kermin) “Gaga” 65, Windber, passed away October 20, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Born June 13, 1958. Daughter of Ronald and Betty (Chontas) Kermin. Preceded in death by father-in-law and mother-in-law, Bill and Betty Sulosky, grandparents Paul Chontas, Josephine (Domineck) Ferline, Nicholas and Anna (Sedlak) Kermin. Survived by adoring parents, loving husband of 42 years Dave, devoted children Jennifer married to Jared Kenda of Windber, and Steven married...

HIGHT – Phillip “Tip,”, 68, Richland, passed away October 13, 2023, at Windber Hospice after a courageous battle with cancer. Born January 5, 1955 in Newnan, GA, son of John E. Hight and Bobbie J. Guthrie. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by wife, the former Debbie Ence, with whom they shared 21 wonderful years of marriage. Also survived by daughter, Kristi (Nick) Ard of Georgia and their children Alex and Nathaniel; son, Ted (Krista) Hight of Hawaii and their...