All Obituaries

Nagle, Rose Marie [McGarry], 93, of Cresson, PA, sadly passed away on November 18, 2023. Rose was born on March 11, 1930, to Edward and Media McGarry. She was the last surviving child of 12 and is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Wilfurd (Kenneth) Nagle, and daughter, Sharon Buck. Rose is survived by her son Richard Nagle  and daughter-in-law Victoria Nagle, Duncansville; son-in-law Ralph Buck of Ohio, grandchildren Heather, John, and Kenny, and great grandchildren Marcus,...

Vrabel, Frederick, "Fred" 97 of Portage, passed away November 3, 2023 at Forest Hills Personal Care Home, Sidman. Born April 30, 1926, in Benscreek, the son of Nicholas and Anna (Tutsock) Vrabel. Deceased family members include his parents; son, Greg Vrabel; brothers, Stephen, John, Paul, George and Nicholas Vrabel; and sister, Mary Sladics. He was the last member of his immediate family. Survived by loving wife of 71 years, Elaine (Lutz) Vrabel; sons, Frederick (Charlotte) Vrabel;...

Ramus, Mary (Belovsky), 88, of Portage, passed away, November 3, 2023 at Forest Hills Personal Care Home, Sidman. Born August 2, 1935 in Portage, the daughter of Vasil and Helen (Mihalko) Belovsky. Deceased family members include her parents, husband, Frank M. Ramus; brothers, Andrew and John Belovsky; and sister, Anna Yarosh. Survived by children, Joseph Ramus; Cindy, wife of Dennis Forosisky; Edward (Suzanne) Ramus; Ronald Ramus; and Lee Ann, wife of Chuck Makosky. Also survived by 12...

Litzinger, Richard, 58, of Portage, passed away, October 26, 2023 at home, Born September 13, 1965 in Cassandra, the son of Richard Litzinger and Rosalie C. (Gelleta) Rager. Deceased family members include his parents, step father, Charles Rager, and brothers, Mark and Simon Litzinger. Survived by loving wife, Theresa (Mack) Litzinger and daughter,  Jennifer Mack. Brother of, Rose Marie wife of Anthony Christ, St. Michael; Gerald Litzinger, Lancaster; Joseph Litzinger and Charles Rager,...

Swires, Rita H. (Glasgow), 88, of Portage, passed away October 23, 2023 at Memorial Medical Center. Born October 6, 1935 in Johnstown, the daughter of Lloyd and Mary (Costello) Glasgow. Deceased family members include her parents, first husband, John "Jack" Herman, second husband  Francis L. "Sonny" Swires, grandsons, Desmond and John Herman, and granddaughter, Mandy Herman. Survived by children, John (Mary Rose) Herman; Terry (John) Wozniak; Barry Herman and special...

Murphy, Marilyn Grace, Infant daughter of Alexander and Joan Murphy of Summerhill, PA. Born Monday, October 16, 2023 and passed away peacefully in her parents arms on Friday, October 20, 2023. Marilyn Grace was an angel sent from God who sprouted her wings too soon. Our beautiful little girl fought incredibly hard and blessed us with immense happiness in a very difficult time. Marilyn is loved beyond words and has made a lasting impression on this world that would make any parent proud. We...

Segada, Daniel R., 71, entered eternal rest July 7, 2023 at Wesleyan Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Marion, IN. Born December 5, 1951 in Altoona, PA. He was the son of the late Richard “Dick” and Mary Jean (Crago) Segada. He is preceded in death by his son, Timothy, former wife, Terry, and sister, Mary Agnes. He is survived by his wife, Diane (Neeley), who he married on April 17, 2004. He is survived by his sons, Robert and James English, Lumberton, NC, Jeff Mills and...

Raptosh, Andrew III, 73, Portage, passed away October 9, 2023 at home. Born February 15. 1950 in Johnstown, the son of Andrew Jr. and Anna (Gides) Raptosh. Deceased family members include his parents; sister, Donna Jones; sister-in-law, Kathleen Quinn; and nephews, Patrick Aungst and Adam Shuler. Survived by loving and devoted wife of 48 years, Rosemary (Quinn) Raptosh and sons, Matthew Raptosh, married to the former Michele Kovall; and Brannan Raptosh, married to the former Jennifer...

Leposky, Joseph, J., 81, passed away on September 15, 2023 at Midtown Oaks, Altoona. He was born on May 31, 1942 in Johnstown, the son of Michael and Elizabeth (Nagy) Leposky. Deceased family members include his parents, sisters, Nancy Kersey and Betty Ann Spantack. Joe is survived by loving wife, Linda LaMorte-Leposky, brother, Michael (Josephine) Leposky and sister, Lois (Leposky) Kinback. Joe is also survived by two stepdaughters, 4 step-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Joe...

It is with overwhelming sadness that Melinda Hope "Linny" Nicholson, has passed away. Melinda was born on January 24, 1965, at K.I. Sawyer Airforce Base in Marquette, MI. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Richard Wilson Jr., and Goldie L.F. (Hodge) Wilson, and sister, Donna Lee (Wilson) Hoover. Melinda was a woman with a heart that never stopped giving and was a warrior who battled Renal Disease/Failure for nearly 4 years. Melinda wanted to thank the amazing staff at...