All Obituaries

Wills, Louis Paul "Beas" Jr., 54, Portage passed away July 1 ,2022 at Memorial Medical Center. Born August 18, 1967 in Johnstown, the son of Louis P. Wills Sr., and Mary Jane (Shingler) Wills. Deceased family members include his father, and brother James Wills. Survived by his mother and sister Lacey, wife of Justin Benton of Portage. Also survived by nieces, Alyssa and Sydney and nephew, Gavin. He was formerly employed by Osmose Utility Services. At Beas's request, there will...

Shuty, Walter A. " Sonny" - 89, Munster Twp., Lilly, passed away June 17, 2022 at home. Born March 15, 1933 in Benscreek, the son of Albert and Rose (Kunko) Shuty, Sr.. Deceased family members include his parents; son, Patrick Shuty; grandson, Joseph Minelli; brothers, Francis "Fritz" Shuty; Joseph "Ki" Shuty; Stanley Shuty; Eddie Shuty; and Albert "Doodles" Shuty, Jr.; and sisters, Anne Cilwa; Rose "Biz" Valine; Helen "Toots"...

Roberts, Delores W. (Krumenacker), 95, Portage passed away June 16, 2022 at Memorial Medical Center. Born October 6, 1926,  the daughter of Joseph and Elsie (Richards) Krumenacker. Deceased family members include her parents, husband Leo Roberts, and brothers Ronald and Charles Krumenacker.  She is survived by her son Terry (Brenda)Roberts and  daughter Candice, wife of Charles W. Abbotts and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Retired from Parkway Restaurant. She...

Burket, Jr., Robert Ellis, 59, of Portage, passed away June 12, 2022 at home. Born June 7, 1963 in Roaring Spring, the son of Robert Burket Sr. and Shirley Albright. Deceased family members include his father, grandparents Mahlon and Elizabeth Burket and Edna and John Causer. Survived by his mother, daughter Eva Wissinger and granddaughter Devine Wissinger of Altoona; fiance Paula Miller and her son Bryce Miller; brothers Ryan Burket, and Jason Burket; sisters Pat Schafer and Robin Flanagan....

Nevarre, Raymond E. "Ray" , 90, Portage, passed away May 26, 2022 at Memorial Medical Center. Born March 9, 1932 in Ehrenfeld the son of and Fred and Edith (Shelgoske) Nevarr. Deceased family members include his parents; first wife, Betty (Serenko) Nevarre; grandson, Mathew; sister, Veryl Nevarr; and brother Fred Nevarr. Survived by loving wife of 25 years, Margaret (Miller) Nevarre and children, Brenda, wife of Arthur Noel, Ehenfeld; Geri Charley, Portage Dr. Daniel Nevarre,...

Conrad, John Francis, Lilly, entered into eternal rest Sunday May 22, 2022 in the same household in which he was born over 93 years ago. He was born September 23, 1928 in Dutchtown, Lilly R.D., Son of the late Regis & Eleanor (Eckenrode) Conrad. Preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Mae (Walters) Conrad; son, John Patrick Conrad; son-in-law, Ted Beck; parents, Regis & Eleanor (Eckenrode) Conrad; sister, Rita (Conrad) McCool; brother-in-law, Leonard McCool; paternal grandparents,...

Behe, Patricia H., (Davis) 78, Cresson (formerly of Lilly) passed away at home on April 20, 2022. She was born in Lilly on June 7, 1943 to Raymond and Ruth (Rainey) Davis . Preceded in death by husband of 52 years Joseph E. Behe; sisters Beverly Noel, Elaine Conway and Carolyn McCloskey. Mother of Joseph R.  and wife Glenda, TN; Kevin, Lilly; Kimberly and husband James McConnell, Lilly; Diane and husband Fred Sauger, Colver; and Harry whom she cared for and supported at home since birth...

Roberts, Sophie K. (Krisko), 89, Portage passed away April 13, 2022 at home. Born June 21, 1932 in Portage, the daughter of John Sr. & Mary (Farren) Krisko. Deceased family members include her parents, husband Edwin Roberts, son, David Roberts, grandson Jacob Adams, brothers Frank, John Jr., Philip, Thomas, Stanley, and Joseph Krisko; sisters,  Anna Szuch, and Veronica Brunnett; Niece,  Karen (Krisko) Schnavely, Nephews, Robert Ray, and Barry Krisko. Survived by daughters...

Smith, Gerald A., 80, Portage, passed away April 6, 2022 at home. Born March 7, 1942, in Beaverdale, the son of Gerald A. and Cleda (Mock) Baer.  Preceded in death by parents, brothers Wayne C. Smith, Milton Smith; and sister Elizabeth Smith. Survived by wife Betty L. (Mulhollen) Smith; children Gerald "Buddy" Smith III, and wife Wendy, Reidsville, North Carolina; Betty Jane Smith, Portage; grandson, Cory (Hannah) Smith and great-grandson Wyatt Smith all of Portage....

If you are reading this and you knew Anthony, you know he was far from perfect, but what I've come to realize is so are the rest of us. His struggle was real and believe me it was a struggle. What I need you to know is Anthony was more than just his struggles, he was a son, he was a brother, he was a father, and he was a friend! He was loved and he also loved fiercely - if he loved you you knew it! He could make you laugh like no one else. He loved his boys and he loved his family. With...