All Obituaries

Sauger, Michael John, 62, Portage, passed away July 29, 2021 at home. Born June 13, 1959 in Johnstown, the son of Nicholas and Rosella (Sendzik) Sauger. Deceased family members include his parents, brother Nicholas Sauger and sisters, Nichola Sauger, and Eugenia Sauger; and brother-in-law, Joseph Benden. Brother of, Rose Ann Benden, Wooster, OH; Philip Sauger, and wife Debbie, Penryn, PA; Mary wife of William Ondesko, Portage. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, especially niece...

Fox, Nancy A. (Hellard), 81, Portage, passed away July 26, 2021 at home. Born November 1, 1939 in Scranton, PA, the daughter of Frank  and Julia (Hornick) Hellard. She was the loving wife of the late Walter J. Fox, Sr. Deceased family members include her parents, daughter Jennifer,  stepsister Margaret Greenand, stepbrother Robert Hellard and common law husband Stanley Oravacz. She is survived by her children Agnes "Taffy", wife of David Wilson, Carolyn "Carr",...

Voss, Elizabeth (Bunk), 94, Portage twp, passed away July 20, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center. Born May 18, 1927 in Portage, the daughter of Albert and Eve (Kotelnichi) Bunk. Deceased family members include her parents, husband Walter A. Voss, daughter Patricia Walker, brothers Frank, Joseph and John Bunk; sisters Gertrude Seabolt, Anna Whiteaker, Rose Seabolt, Marye Bunk, Marian Dunda and Mildred Myers. Survived by children Walter J. Voss and Mary Jane wife of Clifford Gailey, both of...

Bart, Brian J., 60, Lilly, passed away July 15, 2021 at home. Born July 6,  1961 in Altoona, the son of Paul and Margaret (Carruthers) Bart. Deceased family members include his parents, brothers Paul and Fred, son Matthew and father in law George Lukacs and brother in law Bobby Lukacs. Survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Barbara (Lukacs) Bart, son Stephen, brother Jim (Betty), sister Susan (Howard) McIntosh, sister in law Paulette Bart, mother in law Margaret Lukacs, in...

Gorba, William, "Bill", Jr. 58, Brookville, passed away July 14, 2021 in Port Richey, Fla. Born Aug. 15, 1962 in Spokane, WA, the son of William Sr. and Susan (Haynes) Gorba. Preceeded in death by his  granddaughter, Dixie Lynne Anne Pacsai. Survived by parents of Scanlon Hill; loving wife of 20 years, Nancy (Itell) Gorba of Brookville;  and sons, John and Ron Pacsai, both of Brookville. Brother of Heather Sue Gorba of Ashville. Also survived by nephews Adam and Aaron;...

Earnest, Ruth Mae, 94, Portage, passed away June 29, 2021 at Rose of Sharon Home. Born September 15, 1926 in New Beauna Vista, the daughter of Clarence and Margaret (Miller) Turner. Deceased family members include her parents, husband Charles, daughter Charlotte, sons Charles and Randy, grandson Jason, great-granddaughter Deanna and great-great granddaughter Ava Marie. She is survived by her son William (Mary Louise) of Portage, daughter-in-law Tonya of Salix, son Ronald (Dolores) of...

Roudabush, Ashley Marie, 34, Milroy, passed away unexpectedly at home June 26, 2021. Born April 29, 1987 in Johnstown, the beloved daughter of David L. Sr. and Carol (Fordick) Roudabush. Deceased family members include her beloved Dad, grandparents Samuel and Mary (Tisiarek) Fordick, Harvey and Phyllis (Townend) Roudabush; uncles Jim Sral Sr. and Bill Roudabush. She is survived by her Mom and best friend, brother David Roudabush Jr. and wife Katlyn, niece Harper Ann and nephew Camden David...

Fallet, Lois Marie, 87, Cassandra, passed away June 25, 2021. Born March 24, 1934 in Portage, the daughter of Clement and Elizabeth (Thomas) George. Deceased family members include her parents, husband John and brother Clem. She is survived by her daughters Mariam Cerwensky and Billie (Brian) Bisaha, grandson Jeffrey (Rachael) Clutter, granddaughter Alex Marie Bisaha and one great-granddaughter Paisley Clutter. Also survived by sisters Shirley Weaver, Betty Seifert, Bonnie Slebodnick,...

Behe, Frederick Joseph (Fred) Behe, 72, of Lilly, passed away June 22, 2021 at UPMC-Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born September 17, 1948 in Lilly, the son of Jerome W. and Pearl F. (Funari) Behe. Deceased family members include his father. Survived by his Mother; loving wife of almost 50 years, Sally (Hershel) Behe; son, Fred Behe; and daughter Lynn, wife of Ben Watt. He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren, Morgan, McKenzie, and Max. Brother of Rose Markel; Kenneth (Janet) Behe;...

John Alan Burkett Sr. passed away unexpectedly on June 1, 2021, after a courageous battle with COVID-19. John is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Liz; children John Burkett Jr, married to Melissa; and Sandy Dusack, married to John; grandkids Brianna, Jordan, Cassidy, Ella, Riley, and Alley; fur babies Boots (woof) and Mittens (meow); and grand fur babies (woof and meow). John was the most caring man who would give his shirt off his back to someone in need. He enjoyed working on...