All Obituaries

Litzinger, Anthony J., "Tony", 47, Portage, passed away, October 13, 2018. Born July 9, 1971, in Altoona, the son of Robert and Sally (Simmers) Litzinger. Preceded in death by his father.  Survived by his mother; loving wife, Samantha (Hufford) Litzinger; children, Robert Joseph, Morgan Lynn, and Kristen Marie Litzinger; sisters, Lois, wife of Nick Kush, and Robin, wife of Mike Smith; brother, Doug and girlfriend Naomi Maul. Also survived by nephew, Niko Kush and other nieces...

Schmidt, Donald Richard, 74, of Portage, passed away, September 27th, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center, with his beloved son by his side. He was born November 30, 1943 in Johnstown, the son of  the late Harry David and Cecilia Ann (McEwan) Schmidt. Survived by sons, David and wife Tammy of South Brunswick, NJ; and Daniel and wife Jennifer of Holly Springs, NC; grandchildren, Nicholas, Timothy, and Kaitlyn; brother, Dewayne and wife, Pat of Burlington, NJ; and his beloved niece Candi and...

Crum, Chester, 69, of Portage, passed away September 21, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center. Born August 18, 1949 in Johnstown, the son of Joseph and Ruby (Wilson) Crum. Deceased family members include his parents, brothers, James, Howard, Dwayne, Richard, Eugene, Harold and Joseph; sisters, Katherine, Esther, Irene, Joanne, and one in infancy. Survived by wife Sharleen "Cookie" (Thomas) Crum; children, William Fox, Johnstown; Doris, wife of Brian Moses, Patton; Dawn Rausch, MI;...

Yauneridge, Elizabeth A. "Betty", 96, Portage passed away September 20, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center. Born June 2, 1922 in Portage. Daughter of Karl and Kunegunda "Gandy" (Urbanek) Kasprak. Deceased family members include her parents, husband, George J. Yauneridge, sisters, Maria Hausner, Anna Wasielewski, and Caroline Holton; and brother, Joseph Kasprak. Survived by her daughter, Nancy J. wife of Walter "Laddie" Greczek, Alexandria, VA; and son, Dr. William...

Richard (Rick) Pollock, 85, of Portage passed away from pulmonary fibrosis Sunday, 16 September, at Memorial Medical Center surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born 30 June 1933, in Waterman, PA, son of John and Helen (Zelinski) Pollock. Survived by his wife of 62 years, Beverly (McCreary) of Portage; children, Rebecca Gustin of Spring Grove; Brenda Price of Portage, and David of Washington, DC; granddaughters, Elizabeth Bellvia of Summerhill and Megan Goffigon of Union Point, GA;...

Tarachko, Dorothy, 85, of Portage, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born May 30, 1933 in Dunlo the daughter of Andrew and Mary (Yanich) Paulson.  Deceased family members include her parents, husband, Richard G. "Dick" Tarachko; great-granddaughter Jordin Sisco; brothers, Robert, Raymond, and Andrew Paulson; and sisters, Catherine Paulson and Betty Susko. Survived by children, Nanette Tarachko, Benscreek; Robert Tarachko,...

Behe, James John “Buzzy”, 71, of Lilly, passed away peacefully at his home August 22, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Born April 26, 1947 in Lilly. Preceded in death by father, James M. Behe. Survived by mother, Caroline (Leja) Behe, devoted wife of 52 years, Linda (Glenn) Behe, his 4 girls, Tammy, wife of Richard China, Tina Digruilles, Tara, wife of Guido Fabbri, and Trisha Behe. Beloved pappy to 7 grandchildren: Nick, Matthew, Mack, Payton, Ella, Maddi, and Gino, and...

Basile, Elizabeth, 90, passed away peacefully August 20, 2018. Born April 15, 1928 in Portage. The daughter of William F. and Elizabeth (McCann) Ronan. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Basile, son Joseph Basile, brothers; Joseph, William (Slick), Charles and Robert Ronan, and her sister Lois A. "Ducky" Corrente. She was the last of her siblings to pass and will be greatly missed by her daughters and sons in law, Maria and William Perkinson and Elizabeth and Charles...

Aungst, Patrick, 50, Portage, passed away August 19, 2018 at home. Born May 21, 1968 in York, PA. The son of Michael and Mary Ann (Raptosh) Aungst. Deceased family members include his maternal grandparents Andrew and Ann (Gides) Raptosh; paternal grandparents George Aungst Jr. and Helen Louise Coppersmith Aungst. Survived by parents, brothers Gregory Aungst and wife Harmony, Valley City OH; and Michael Aungst and wife Tonie; Las Vegas, NV; sister Lisa, wife of Ryan Shields of New Milton, WV....

Turzak, Helen (Habas), 83, Woodbridge, VA, formerly of Portage, passed away August 15, 2018 at home.  She was born September 18, 1934 in Jamestown, PA, the daughter of George and Mary (Yetsko) Habas. Deceased family members include her parents; husband, Robert J. (Turk) Turzak, whom she married May 25, 1957; brothers, Michael and George; sisters, Pauline Habas, Mary Havrilla, and Anna Mae Polo.  Helen "Honey" is survived by; sons, Robert J. Turzak II, and wife Melissa...