All Obituaries

On Wednesday October 21, 2020, Nancy Mae Skrout passed away at the age of 87 at home in her family's care. Nancy was born and raised in Wilmore, PA; the daughter of Harry and Nannie (Sickles) Jones. She was the mother of Brian (Linda) Skrout and Lisa Kline. Nancy retired to Cresson, where she became a very special friend to so many. She is survived by her children and grandaughters; Courtney, Laken, Holli and Heidi. She had a very special bond with her great-grandchildren Tyler, Parker,...

Moore, Bobby J., 48, of Northern Cambria passed away Monday, October 19, 2020 at home. Born September 10, 1972, the daughter of the late Rosemary (Ritchey) Kalasoski. Survived by step-father Ronald K. Kalasoski; sisters Crissy (Michael) Williamson of Gallitzin; Angela (Ryan) Layo of Portage and Veronica Lambert of Tennessee. She is also survived by nieces, one nephew, and many dear friends and family. Bobby Jo loved nature, the outdoors, music, art and cooking for her family and friends. She...

Frank Giblock, age 95, of Lilly, PA, died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, September 27, 2020. Son of the late Andrew and Sophia (Kularsik) Giblock; he was born on October 7, 1924, in Lilly. He married Anna Mae Wadsworth on November 6, 1948 in St. Brigid Church and together they had a beautiful marriage of almost 72 years. At the time of death, Frank was a member of the Our Lady of the Alleghenies Catholic Church in Lilly. Frank worked as a welder for Stevens Manufacturing and then as a...

Koza, Albert A. "Dutch", 83, Portage, passed away September 22, 2020 at home. Born November 14, 1936 in Gallitzin, the son of Frank and Raphael (Kuras) Koza. Deceased family members include his parents; wife, Alice M. (Barr) Koza, and infant brother John Koza. Survived by daughters, Michele, wife of Robert L. Varner, Johnstown; and Deborah, wife of Mike Koenigsberg, Portage. He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren, Aubrey, Bobby and Hailey Varner; and Abbey, Julianne, Albert...

Parks, Ronald D., Sr., 61, Johnstown, passed away September 21, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center. Born January 20, 1959; the son of Donald M. Parks, Sr. and Wilma J. (Hensel) Parks. Deceased family members include his parents; wife, Karen Kay (Mangus) Parks; brother, Chester Frank Parks; sister, Arlene Joy Parks, daughter, Bonnie Jean Parks; grandchildren, Annamae Cassick and  Harry Lingenfelter, IV. Survived by children Annamarie, wife of Harry Wesley Lingenfelter III; Katherine, wife...

Enedy, Ernest J., 89, Portage, passed away September 11, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center. Born October 7, 1930 in Portage, the son of Gabor and Mary (Jacobs) Enedy.  Preceded in death by parents; first wife Ethel (Vandzura) Enedy, brothers, Joseph, John, Gilbert, Steve, and Michael Enedy and sister, Margaret Warwack; son-in-law, Victor Cordek. Ernie was the last member of his immediate family. Survived by loving wife of 50 years, Helen (Kostan) Enedy, children, Anna Maria Cordek; Ernest...

Straczek, Josephine, (Branas), 96, of Portage passed away September 10, 2020 at Rose of Sharon Home, Inc., St. Michael. Born April 22, 1924 in Portage, the daughter of John and Stella (Witkoski)  Branas. Deceased family members include her parents, husband, John; son, Stanley "Stush" Straczek; daughter, Alice Jo Straczek; brother, John Branas and sisters Dolores Chappell, Pauline Gruss, and Valeria Musial. Survived by daughter, Regina, wife of Edward Turner; Ohio;...

Causer, H. Lucille, 90, passed away September 9, 2020 in Arlington, Virginia. Born October 16, 1929 in Nanty Glo, the daughter of Arthur and Flora (Dishong) Elliott. Deceased family members include her parents, husband; James W. Causer; brothers Donald, Wade, Warren, George and Arthur Elliott; and sisters Vada Gamber and Marjorie Miller. Survived by sons: Gary L. Causer, Falls Church, VA; and Thomas Causer, Ebensburg. She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Portage, but...

MacEwan, Jason Wayne, 48, of Portage, passed away, September 7, 2020 at home. Born November 20, 1971 in Johnstown, the son of Bonnie (Costlow) MacEwan and Wayne Bruce MacEwan.  Preceded in death by maternal grandparents, John and Ruby Costlow; and aunt, Judy. Survived by mother Bonnie; father Wayne and step-mother Linda; and daughter, Charity Powers. Brother of Kelly, Melissa, Dustin (Christy), and Isabella. Also survived by aunts, Mary Ann and Pamela; uncle, Kevin; and numerous nieces,...

LEAP - Debra Jean, "Deb", 64, passed away unexpectedly, September 4, 2020 at her residence in Johnstown, PA. Preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Florence (Fedorko) Leap. She is survived by her sister Paula (Leap) Tarallo, brother-in-law Neil Tarallo and nephew Dominic Paul. Debra was a devout Orthodox Christian, a much beloved sister, and a devoted godmother to her nephew. She was a treasured friend and good company to her long time and devoted friends Barbara, Mary Beth,...