All Obituaries

Jackson, Philip Roy, Jr., 67, passed away January 20, 2022 at home. Born Oct. 9, 1954 in Altoona, the son of Philip R. Sr. and Patricia R. (McCarthy) Jackson. Deceased family members include his parents and an unborn son. Survived by his loving wife Linda J. (Adams) Jackson, whom he married on Dec. 8, 1973. Also survived by his children, Christopher and wife Rachel, West Grove, PA; Jared and wife Kaila, Columbia Station, Ohio; and Tessa Jackson, Blue Knob. He will be sadly missed by his...

Notich, Jennie A. (Pisarski), 96, Portage, passed away January 20, 2022 at Windber Hospice, and went to the loving arms of her husband, Rudy, to whom she was married to for over 60 years. She was born December 21, 1925 in Portage, PA; Jennie was the daughter of Maria Czupał and Stanley Pisarski, both from Cracow, Poland. She is preceded in death by brothers, sisters, brothers- and-sisters -in law, and parents. Mom is survived by children, Sylvia, Sandy (Mark), Rudy (Laura), grandchildren,...

HODGE, Rose Marie, (Pisarski), 94, Marion, IN, formerly of Portage, PA. She was born in Portage, Pennsylvania to Stanley Pisarski and Mary Czupal Pisarski as one of eleven children (according to the naturalization documents of Mary-there are some discrepancies with other documents as to birthdates, etc.). Her father Stanley was born in Gdow, Poland, served in the Australian cavalry for almost 4 years then traveled on the vessel "Vaterland" to Staten Island, New York and made his...

Plummer, Joseph, Sr., 61, Portage, passed away January 12, 2022 at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital surrounded by his wife and children. He is preceded in death by his parents Floyd Sr and Yvonne Plummer, his granddaughter (daughter of Jeffrey and Melonie) Kaylee Plummer, and his brother Ivan Plummer. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Rebecca (Harrison) Plummer, his children Joseph Jr married to Rachael (Surap) Plummer, Sidman, Jeffrey married to Melonie (Surap) Plummer, Beaverdale,...

Luke Richard Plummer, age 22 was called to Heaven on January 12, 2022. Luke was born on March 22, 1999 in Johnstown to Christopher A. Plummer and Christie M. Yingling. A hardworking and loving person who was guaranteed to put a smile on anyone's face. Luke loved his family and friends, spending time outdoors and working for the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local 423. He was a 2017 graduate of Forest Hills High School and Johnstown Votech for carpentry and...

Litzinger, Carol A. (Solarczyk), 75, Lilly, passed away January 11, 2022 at home. Born September 4, 1946 in Lilly, the daughter of Stanley J. and Margaret (Madey) Solarczyk. Deceased family members include her parents; husband, Harold E. Litzinger; and nephew Michael Tremel. Survived by sons, Brian Litzinger and wife Gina, Lilly; and Kevin Litzinger and wife Kathy, Gloversville, NY. Sisters, Rose Marcinko, Stanley, NC; and Patricia, wife of Regis Tremel, Lilly; grandchildren, Brian...

Smith, Ruth A. 84, Lilly, died January 4, 2022 in Windber. Born October 8, 1937 in Johnstown, she was the daughter of F. Edgar and Agnes (Moreland) McIntosh. Deceased family members include her parents; husband, Earl Smith; son, Paul Smith; and brother, Anthony McIntosh. Survived by sons Marc Smith, Mace Smith, and Eric Smith, and bonus daughter Jodi Smith. She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Shayne, Cameron, Samantha (Robert), Michael, Brandon (Alyssa), and Matthew; and great...

Litzinger, Wallace Henry "Wally" , Jr. 71, Portage, died Jan. 3, 2022 at home. Born Dec. 4, 1950 in Portage the son of Wallace H., Sr. and Mary Grace (George) Litzinger. Deceased family members include his parents; brother, Harold "Butch" Litzinger, sister, Connie Glasgow; brother in law, David Motel; and nephew, David Motel. Survived by loving wife of 40 years, Judy (Thomas) Litzinger and children, Wallace H. Litzinger III and wife Amanda, Portage; Dale Mae, wife of John...

Regina M. Long of Woodbine, MD passed from this life on December 30, 2021, at Dove House in Westminster, MD. Born on June 25, 1946 in Altoona, the daughter of the late Walter and Mary Katherine (Kolbrecki) Kowalczyk. Regina is survived by her husband of 54 years, Kenneth E. Long; brothers Raymond, Robert and Richard; sister Ruth Ann (Ronald) Long; sister-in-law Vivian Myers as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Regina graduated in 1964 from Portage Area High School and earned a degree in...

Pyrich, David M. 69, Riverside formerly of Ferndale died Dec. 27, 2021 in Somerset. Born Dec. 21, 1952 in Johnstown the son of Harry and Suzanne (McNair) Pyrich. Deceased family members include his beloved parents; special aunt and uncle, Mary Margaret and Robert Moore; special cousin, Judy Moore - Gross; "Gram", Margaret Danchanko; David Kavar; Melanie Whitmyre; and Kirkland Whitmyre.     Survived by Caregiver, Peggy Danchanko; her son Warren Whitmyre  her...