All Obituaries

Leap, Russell P., “Russ”, 85, of Lilly (Dutchtown), entered eternal life on June 17, 2019, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born May 22, 1934. He was the son of Thomas and Agnes (Myers) Leap. Russell is survived by his beloved wife, of 62 years, Gertrude (Harkabus). Russ and Gertrude began their life together with a Thanksgiving Day wedding, November 22, 1956. He will be dearly missed by his children: Thomas (Carol), Elaine, and Kenneth (Wendy), grandson Russell (Patty) and...

Raptosh, Barbara, 64 of Portage passed away June 12, 2019 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born September 7, 1954 in Windber Hospital; Barbara, better known as “Barb” was the daughter of John and Stella (Sinclair) Raptosh. Barbara was a lifelong member of the Portage community, with the exception of several years of residence in Louisville, KY, Indiana, Bedford and Dubois, Pa. Barbara was preceded in death by her loving father; maternal grandparents Henry and Dorothy...

Geriak, Susann M., 94, passed away June 6, 2019 in New Jersey. Born November 23, 1924 in Portage, the daughter of Andrew and Julia (Mihalko) Geriak. Deceased family members include her parents, brothers Michael Timo, John, Nicholas, Andrew, Leo, George and Bill Geriak, sisters Helen (Timo) Pirich, Anna (Timo) Cooke and Mary (Geriak) Chambers. She is the last member of her immediate family. She is survived by sisters in law, Viola (March) Geriak, and Carol Geriak as well as numerous nieces...

Kephart, Cody, 24 of Portage passed away surrounded by friends and family following a tragic accident on June 6, 2019. Born April 6, 1995 in Johnstown. The son of David A. Sr. and Elise (Zaman) Kephart. Deceased family members include his brother, David A. Kephart, Jr., paternal grandmother Mary (Vaughn) Kephart and maternal grandmother Judy (Moore) Zaman. He is survived by his parents, fiancé Alexa and dog Chole. and brother Caleb (Vanessa) Kephart. He is also survived by his...

Wilmot, Jacqueline Marie (Rice), 57, passed away Wednesday May 22, 2019 at 11:45 a.m. in Martinsburg, West Virgina. She is survived by her husband Dale, sons Eric (Amanda), Vienna, VA; Kevin (Lori), Falling Waters, West Virginia; and Zach (Heather), St. Paul, MN; grandchildren: Carter, Nick, Carson, Mason, Bryson, Kellan, Crosby, River, Waylon and two more expected; her father Jim, sister of Jim (Christine), Fairfax VA; Jennifer Rice (Becky), Ebensburg; and Justin (Abby), Munster; and...

McGarry, Margaret T., 94, Ebensburg, formerly of Lilly, passed away May 20, 2019. Born August 2, 1924 in Lilly, the daughter of Michael and Mary (Bodnar) Mutsko. Deceased family members include her parents, husband Joseph Leroy McGarry, daughter Gloria McGarry, brother George, Joseph and John McGarry and sister Mary (Mutsko) Lance. Survived by son Joseph McGarry Jr.,  of Wisconsin, sister Anna Mae Pugel and niece Lisa; both of Ohio. At Margaret's request, there will be no...

46, of Portage passed away May 16, 2019. Born April 9, 1973 in Johnstown, the son of Joseph and Ellen (Patterson) Hufford. Deceased family members include his father, brother in law Anthony Litzinger, Uncles Doc, Tom and George and aunts Mary Catherine and Noreen. He is survived by his mother; sister Samantha (Hufford) Litzinger; nephew Robert Joseph and nieces Morgan Lynn, Kristen Marie Litzinger, Kelsey Macintosh and Brittany Hufford. Also survived by his cousins Kim Hufford and Susan...

Basile, Joseph, 76, of Lilly passed away May 16, 2019. Born September 11, 1942 in Portage, the son of Frank and Linda Basile. Deceased family members include his parents. He is survived by his daughters, Stephanie Basile and Amy (Drew) Boggs; grandson Aden Boggs and step-daughter Krysi (Brandon) Myers; sisters Carol (Bob) Klein and Mary Fran (Rick) Eves. Also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was an U.S. Army Veteran. He was the former owner of Basile's Mobil...

WOZNIAK, GEORGE, SR, 87, LILLY - On the morning of May 14th, 2019, my grandfather was called by our Most Righteous Savior, to leave his earthly vessel, the body which trekked on Earth for 87 years.  His spirit rose to be welcomed by family and friends that have gone before him; simultaneously all of his pain and suffering parished.  He was reunited with his parents Joseph and Mary Wozniak; brothers and sisters; in-laws; his granddaughter Ashley, as well as his very loyal pet dogs:...

Berzinsky, Frances, 81, passed away May 12, 2019 in Portage. Born March 27, 1938 in Park Hill, the daughter of Victor and Helen Berzinsky. Deceased family members include her parents and numerous brothers and sisters including Walter Berzinsky, her last sibling to pass. Survived by sister Anna Krutch and sister in law Elizabeth Berzinsky, and numerous nieces and nephews. Frances worked as an insurance clerk for several insurance agencies in Johnstown and volunteered at the Portage Museum for...