All Obituaries

Brisini, Dr. John C., 96, passed away on August 8, 2019. He was born June 4, 1923 in Lilly, Pa., the youngest child of Camillo and Maria (Defante) Brisini, with eight older siblings. He was preceded in death by parents and brothers Nicholas, Dr. Patrick, Dr. Samuel , Lawrence, infant brother Anthony and sisters Natalie and Teresa. He is survived by sister Frances Cardillo. He had lost his beloved wife of 64 years, Jeane Price in 2014. The family that they had together remain; children...

Roudabush, David L. Sr., 66, Portage passed away August 8, 2019 at home. Born December 2, 1952 in Windber, the son of Harvey and Phyllis (Townend) Roudabush. Deceased family members include his parents and brother in law James Sral. He is survived by his wife, Carol (Fordick) Roudabush; son David Roudabush Jr., and wife Kate, Pittsburgh, and daughter Ashley, Milroy, PA; grandchildren  Harper, Camden, and grand-puppy Piper Marie. Brother of Phyllis (Bruce) Horning, Al Roudabush and Bill...

Kozen, Paul R., 85, of Lilly, passed away August 6, 2019 at Maple Winds Care Center, Portage. Born in April 27, 1934 in Lilly, the son of Albert and Mary (Kozlick) Kozen. Deceased family members include his parents, brothers, Carl, Frank, John, Stanley, Anthony, and Joseph Kozen; and sisters, Anna Kozen, Julia Pyo, and Lucy Wills. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Army Airborne Veteran of the Korean War. Former member of Post 895 VFW, Portage; member of Post 628 Lilly American...

Krajewski, Garry L. 67, of Portage, passed away August 4, 2019 at UPMC - Altoona Hospital. Born  February 17, 1952 in Johnstown, the son of Joseph and Hazel (Yoder) Krajewski. Deceased family members include his parents, brothers, Chuck, Ken, and Ronnie, and sister, Carole. Survived by loving wife of 45 years, Elizabeth "Betty" (Selepack) Krajewski; daughter, Stacey, wife of Terry Cochran; and grandchildren, Brielle and Nathan. Brother of, Connie Marhefka, Linda McConnell,...

Bandzuh, Irene M., 92, of Portage passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 1, 2019 in the same home where she was born. Born on August 2, 1926, in Jamestown, Portage Township, the daughter of Andrew and Anna (Gladis) Vandzura. Preceded in death by parents, husband John, son David, and brothers and sisters: Anna, Andris, Phillip, Andrew, Pauline, Elmer, John, Leona and Ethel. Irene is survived by her children: Franceska, wife of Leonard Norwich, Kathleen, wife of Thomas Gaudlip, John,...

Kleman, Lena, 98, passed away August 1, 2019 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Born July 25, 1921 in Portage, the daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Sabo) Bozich. Deceased family members include her parents, husband, Elwood Kleman Sr.; son, Elwood Kleman Jr., sisters, Elizabeth Hannakan, Jennie Christian, Helen Scura, Gloria Goode, Anna Dellorusso and brother Fred Bozich. Survived by daughter in law Marian Kleman. Retired Nurse's Aid from Altoona Center. At the request of the deceased, there will...

Klein, Delores "Gerri", 89, Latrobe, formerly of Portage, passed away Friday, July 26, 2019. Born December 17, 1929 in Portage, the daughter of Steve and Julia (Spinner) Lengel. Deceased family members include her parents, husband John Andrew Klein, daughter Jackie Shultz, and sisters Mary (Tudy) Reichard, Lois Burica, and Julia (Toodles) Ribblet. Survived by children, Toni Maiolo, Pittsburgh; John (Gina) Klein Jr., Greensburg, and Kim Klein, Latrobe; grandchildren, Danielle and...

Mondick, Matthew J., 44, Sidman, passed away July 18, 2019 at home. Born February 22, 1975 in Johnstown, the son of John and Patricia (Sheppard) Mondick Sr. Deceased family members include maternal grandparents, Euguene Sheppard and Margaret Sheppard-Brothers; paternal grandparents Michael and Margaret Mondick; infant granddaughter Madison Rose Davis and sister Samantha Jeanne Mondick. Survived by his parents, wife Kristie (Block) Mondick, children Nikkita (Kevin) Davis, Stephanie Mondick,...

Miller, Shirley Mae, 63, Portage, passed away July 13, 2019, surrounded by her family. Born September 10, 1955, in Johnstown, the daughter of Joseph and Nellie Mae (Taylor) Mulhollen. Deceased family members include her parents, brothers, Joseph Mulhollen, Jr. and Clarence Mulhollen; ex-husband Curtis and son Douglas. Survived by children, Curtis Miller, Jr. and wife Toni, South Fork; David L. Miller and wife Heather, Beaverdale; 6 grandchildren, Douglas, Jr.; Curtis III; David Jr.; Austin;...

Smetana, Helen, 95, of Portage passed away July 10, 2019. Born in June 16, 1924 in Lilly, the daughter of  John and Mary (Zurilla) Smilnak. Deceased family members include her parents; husband, John Smetana; sons, John and William Smetana; brothers, John, Michael, Andrew and George Smilnak; and sisters, Frances George, Agnes M. Lescznske, and Dolores Hollop. Survived by daughters-in-law, Betty and Lorraine; grandchildren, William, Rhonda, Stephen, and Barbara; great-grandchildren,...