All Obituaries

Cindy Lou Raptosh, 56, of Delmont, PA. passed away at UPMC-St. Margaret’s Hospital, April 8, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Born July 23, 1964, in New Castle, PA, the daughter of the late David and Marylou (Allen) Snyder, she is survived by her loving husband, the Rev. Dr. Ronald W. Raptosh and daughter, Sarah N. Raptosh, and family dog, Toodles. She was the sister of David A. Snyder and Diane L. (Nick) Butchelle, both of New Castle. Cindy enjoyed cooking, artwork, and...

Jones, George E., 72, Wilmore, passed away March 20, 2021 at home.  Born May 25, 1948, in Portage, the son of Francis and Dorothy (Stout) Jones. Deceased family members include his parents, brother, John Jones and sister, Barbara Jones. Survived by loving wife of 55 years, Donna (Raptosh) Jones; sons, George (Dawn) Jones, Ebensburg; Tracy (Maria) Jones, Lancaster; Donavin (Susan) Jones, Lancaster; Stephen (Rebecca) Jones, Lancaster. He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren, Colton,...

Booth, Lois J. (McCarty), 89, Portage, passed away March 19, 2021 at home. Born February 9, 1932, in Spangler, the daughter James and Gertrude (McCoy) McCarty. Deceased family members include her parents, daughter, Kelly A. Booth; grandson, Richard Booth; brothers, James, Jr., Martin McCarty, and infant brothers, Harold and William McCarty; and sisters, Ruth McGeary, Jane Wargo, Helen Phillips, and Nancy Sohl. Survived by sons, David Booth; and Richard (Trudy) Booth, Pittsburgh; and...

George Pyo Jr. (Dad, Pappy, Pap and Sonny) 90, Lilly, left the world on March 11, 2021 in his home surrounded by his loving family, just as he wanted. Born September 23, 1930 in Lilly, he was the son of George Sr. and Anna (Zumer-Pello) Pyo. George was married to Audrey L. Glass who preceded him in death on July 28, 2015. George’s legacy will live on through is 26 descendants. He was a beloved and dedicated father to George F. and wife, Andrea (Bozella), of Cresson; Pamela M. Gagen and...

Rakar, Ronald, 71 of Portage passed away March 9, 2021 at UPMC-Montefiore. Born June 30, 1949 in Johnstown, the son of Michael and Anne (Spisak) Rakar. Deceased family members include his parents and uncle and aunt Joe and Mary Rakar. Survived by loving wife of 31 years, Jean Ann (Walters) Rakar, daughter Brenda Kleman, and significant other Harry "Butch" Harvey; and son David Singleton. He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Brandon (Jenn) Plummer and Dustin (Brianna Rich)...

Kertes, Edward, 68, passed away March 5, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born October 5, 1952 in Johnstown, the son of Steve and Jenny (Lang) Kertes. Deceased family members include his parents and sister Claudia. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Rosemary (Lucas) Kertes, children Angela (Jay) Stiffler, Lilly; Claudine (Dan) Falger, Lilly; Ed (Jen) Kertes, Portage;  Laura Rocker, Patton; and Christopher (Amber) Kertes, Lilly. He will be sadly missed by his...

Arthur Paul Kennedy made his journey to the big campground in the sky on March 1, 2021. Arthur was born August 10, 1937 in Scratchtown, PA; the son of William and Theda Kennedy. He was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings Lillian, Christine, William Jr.,and his son Mark. He is survived by Janet, the love of his life for the past 63 years;  his daughters Sheri and Darla as well as nine grandchildren and even more great grandchildren. Art was adored by all who knew him. He will...

Martella, John C. III,  62, passed away February 26, 2021 at home. Born July 10, 1958 in Windber, the son of John C., Jr. and Rose Marie (Metz) Martella. Deceased family members include his parents, and brother, Joseph Martella. Survived by loving wife of 34 years Debra (Beck) Martella; son,  Matthew and wife, Lindsay; and daughter, Caitlin, wife of Charles Nagy, both of Pittsburgh. He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren, Mason; Camden; and Mackenzie. Brother of Michael S....

Chappell, Deborah Ann (Niper), 60, Portage, passed away on February 22, 2021 in the arms of her son after a short battle with cancer. Born August 2, 1960, the daughter of Harold "Buster" and Catherine "Peg" (Flynn) Niper. Deceased family members include her parents and husband Ronald Chappell. Survived by significant other Andrew Pettit of Conway, South Carolina; son Todd (Victoria) Niper of Portage; daughter Joyce (Robert Plummer III) of Salcha, Alaska; grandchildren...

Czapp, Catharine, E. (Pershing), 85, Wilmore, passed away February 20, 2021 at Windber Hospice. Born March 27, 1935 in Latrobe, the daughter of Daniel and Marguerite C. (George) Pershing. Deceased family members include her parents, husband Michael Czapp; brothers, John, William, and George Pershing; sisters, Marian New and Doris Sickles-Moyer; and son-in-law, Ira Korin.  Survived by children, Tony Czapp and Michael Czapp (Lisa Kline), both of Wilmore; Kathleen Czapp, and Donna Korin,...