All Obituaries

Lazere, Alberta, 81, Cassandra, passed away February 23, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center. Born August 13, 1938 in Shoemaker,  the daughter of William and Kathryn (Malik) Gorba-Politsky. Deceased family members include her parents, husband, Donald M. Lazere, sister Martha Franey and brothers-in-law Don Franey, Allen Nickol, William Shields and Bob Spies. Survived by daughter Karen Lazere and partner Anthony Moyer, sisters Dorothy Shields, Barbara (Walter) Latoche, and Joann Nickol;...

Shiber, Robert Francis, Jr., 97, of Munster Township, a life-long resident until May 2017 when relocation was necessary due to complications of health and aging; Robert relocated to Columbia County, PA., closer to his son for the remainder of his life. Most recently and where he passed away, he was a resident of Fritzingertown Senior Living Community in Drums, PA. Born July 16, 1922, in Munster Twp., the son of Robert and Clotilda (Willebran) Shiber.  He was a husband, father,...

Wagner, Donna, 79, Portage, passed away peacefully February 5, 2020 at Maple Winds Care Center. Born November 12, 1940 in Sankertown, the daughter of George and Isabelle (McCreary) Eichenlaub. Deceased family members include her parents, husband Edward Wagner and brother, Donald Sheldon Eichenlaub. Survived by son, David Hornbake and wife Sharon (Summerville), daughter, Cindy (Hornbake), wife of Dale Coleman and son, Daniel Hornbake; 11 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, and numerous...

Packauski, Frank F., 75, Portage passed away January 30, 2020 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born June 21, 1944 in Shoemaker, Portage the son of Anthony and Julia (Booza) Packauski. Deceased family members include his parents, brothers John, Walter, Stanley and Albert; sisters Theresa and Julie. Survived by sisters Ann Wozniak and Alberta Packauski as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Franko was a U.S. Navy Veteran who served on the River Patrol Boat in Vietnam. He will be...

Shaffer, Roseann C. (Wilson), 85, passed away January 24, 2020 in Deltona, FL, and was formerly of Portage.  Born February 21, 1934 in Fifficktown, the daughter of Francis and Frances (Greene) Wilson. Deceased family members include her parents, husband, Howard L. Shaffer and brother Francis M. "Junior" Wilson.  Survived by daughter, Barbara Ann, wife of Charles Letzo, Oviedo, FL; and son, Randy Shaffer, married to the former Karen (Poet), Duncansville; grandchildren,...

Raptosh, Joseph, 92, Canonsburg, formerly of Portage passed away peacefully at home on January 18, 2020. Born April 20, 1927 in Portage, the son of Andrew and Mary (Wargo) Raptosh. Deceased family members include his parents; wife, Dorothy (Perich) Raptosh; brothers and sisters, Andrew Raptosh, Mary Havrilak, Paul Raptosh, Julia Afton, Anna Raptosh, John Raptosh, George Raptosh, Catherine Weshalek, Edward Raptosh and Stephen Raptosh. Survived by sons, David B. (Danelle) Raptosh, Enola,...

Jenkins, Stella B. (Bem), 107, of, Portage, passed away January 17, 2020 at home. Born  November 20, 1912 in Portage Twp., the daughter of Jacob and Tekla (Wasielak) Bem. Deceased family members include her parents, husband, Clarence Edward "Dutch" Jenkins, Jr.; brothers, John (Elfreida), Joseph (Opal), Michael (Frances), Edward (Edna), Adam (Sarah), and August Bem; sisters, Mary (Larry) Gamage and Cecelia (Arthur) Brozowski; five infant siblings and 4 nieces and  5...

Estok, George Edward, 72, went to be with the Lord on January 11, 2020. Born August 7, 1947 in Beaverdale, the son of Michael and Mary Ellen (Townend) Estok. Deceased family members include his parents, Emil and Sarah Kestermont (who raised him). Survived by his loving wife, Claudia (Swope) whom he married March 20, 1970; children Matthew (Jeannine), Douglas (Jennifer) and Deanna; grandchildren Natalie Grace, Joseph Patrick, Cynsere and Davin Matthew; brothers and sisters Michael (Tammy)...

Connelly, Ruth, 95, Portage passed away January 8, 2020. Born August 12, 1925 in Fallentimber; the daughter of Dolphus and Grace (Kruis) Glass. Deceased family members include her parents, husband James Connelly Sr., brothers Melvin, Roy, Dale, Ronald, and Allen; sister Grace Seiders; and grandson Christopher J. Connelly. Survived by sons James (Linda) Connelly Jr. of Jefferson, MD and Neil (Darlene) Connelly of Lenoir, NC; grandchildren John, Shawn, Melissa and Elizabeth;...

Husar, Amber Nadine, 31, of Indiana, formerly of Portage, Born, September 1, 1988 in Tulsa, OK, the daughter of Paul and Melissa Husar and Roxann Green and Scott Yon. Preceded in death by numerous grandparents and aunt.  Survived by children, Tearza, Grace, Isabella, and Steven. Fiancee, Doug Hutchins:Sister of, Paul (Brittany), Bryan, Jesse, Quincy, Megan, Ashley (Matt), Sylena, and Eric. Numerous nieces, nephews, Aunts, Uncles and grandparents.   Family will receive friends...