All Obituaries

Sandra Lee Barnhart, 83, Johnstown, surrounded by family passed away August 7, 2018. Born July 7, 1935 in Johnstown, the daughter of Kenneth Bidelman and Anne (McKee) Williams. Deceased family members include her parents; stepfather, Howard Williams; husband, Forrest Barnhart; brothers, Fred Bidelman and Larry Bidelman; and sister, Doris Brown. She is survived by a large family; daughter Kerri, wife of Daniel Branas, Portage, PA; daughter Kelly, wife of Joseph Chuba, Sherrills Ford, NC; son...

Petrunak, Michael, 77, of Summerhill, passed away July 24, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center. Born April 6, 1941 in Portage, the son of the late Michael and Helen (Petrick) Petrunak. Survived by loving wife of 54 years, Patricia (Ponczek) Petrunak; children Dianne Petrunak and companion Scott Harkcom, Pleasant Gap; Eric Petrunak, married to the former Jody Hildebrand, Hollidaysburg; and Kristen, wife of Michael Pasierb, Portage. He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Darren Petrunak and...

Minor, Sr., Richard A. "Dick", 81, passed away July 16, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center. Born September 26, 1936 in Summerhill Township,  the son of Samuel and Margaret (O'Neil) Minor. Deceased family members include his parents, wife Mary Ruth (Hunsinger) Minor; son Richard A. Minor Jr.; stepson Charles (Chuck) Miller, great great-grandchild Addison Johnson; brothers Samuel, George, Michael, James, William, John, Thomas, Edward, Joseph, Charles and sisters Susan,...

Plummer, Victor C. Sr., 70, passed away July 9, 2018 at home. Born December 25, 1947 in Johnstown, the son of Victor and Faith (Thomas) Plummer. Deceased family members include his parents and his sister Victoria Plummer. Survived by loving wife of 50 years, Linda Cowan Plummer, and children: Victor Jr., married to the former Lisa Sendzik, Holly Schenk, both of Portage; Jeremy Plummer married to the former Susan Krug, of Cresson; Jonathan Plummer, of Little Rock, Arkansas; and Jared Plummer,...

Kalwanaski, John, 66, Summerhill, passed away June 28, 2018 at home.  Born May 15, 1952 in Johnstown, the oldest son of the late John "Click" and Mildred (Andrykovitch) Kalwanaski. Survived by loving wife of nearly 41 years, Deborah (Roush) Kalwanaski; daughters, Melissa Kalwanaski of Summerhill and Katie, wife of Timothy Roberts of South Fork; brother of George, and his wife Brenda of Ashville, and Uncle Edward Andrykovitch of Ebensburg. He is also survived by his in-laws,...

Petok, Alfred "Fred" W. 76 of Portage passed away June 26, 2018 at home. Born July 9, 1941 in Pittsburgh. The son of Alfred and Mary (Rokicky) Petok. Deceased family members include his parents, former wife and dear friend Mary Ann (Benik) Petok. Survived by daughters Andrea Petok (Hank) Gibson, Ravenna, OH and Deborah Petok Hufford, Sandusky, OH; grandchildren Tate Henry and DiAndra Lynn Gibson. Also survived by dear cousins who were like brothers to him; Francis (Karen)...

Kostan, Sarah L, 79, passed away June 7, 2018 at Windber Hospice. Born September 5, 1938 in Adams Twp, daughter of George Cleavland and Thelma Grace (Costlow) Huff. Deceased family members include her parents and husband Joseph G. Kostan II. She is survived by her children: Kenneth (Alice Christ), Martindale; Bernadette (Bruce) Chappell, Portage; Joseph (Adriana), France; Patricia (Tracy) McVicker, South Fork; and Stacy (Scott Townsend), Ebensburg. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren,...

Orlosky, Richard B. 65, of Portage passed away June 6, 2018 at  Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg. Born April 10, 1953 in Johnstown. The son of John F. Orlosky and Mary (Sliko) Orlosky. Deceased family members include his parents, special Aunt Florence Sliko and cousin Vincent Muchinsky. Survived by his brothers Francis (Janet Shevock) Orlosky, Columbia, MD; and Walter (Linda Cunningham) Orlosky, Portage. Also survived by nephew John (Linda Pandelides) Orlosky and children Allison,...

Kunrod, Margaret A. (Wasil), 90, Lilly, passed away June 3, 2018 at Maple Winds Care Center. Born  July 3, 1927 in Lilly, the daughter of Michael and Zofia (Durilla) Wasil. Deceased family members include her parents, brother, Joseph Wasil and sister, Mary Slebodnick.  Survived by loving husband of 68 years Robert P. Kunrod; son, Thomas Kunrod and wife Victoria, Ebensburg; grandchildren, Nicholas and Michael and 4 great grandchildren. She was a member of the church choir and rosary...

Miklinski, Alexander Jr. 87 passed away June 3, 2018 at home. Born March 15, 1931 in Erie, Pa. He was the son of Alexander and Catherine (Jalinski) Miklinski. Deceased family members include his parents, wife Betty (Eggleston), brothers and sisters; Theresa, Florence, Rosemary, Dorothy, Gertrude, Charles and Richard. He is survived by son Garry and wife Karen. He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren: Michael (Lindsey) and Krista and fiance Tyler Watt,  great-grandchildren, Anden...