Thomas John Strelko, 85, of Berlin, formerly of Stoystown, died Oct. 21, 2020 at Meadow View Nursing Center. Born July 24, 1935 in The Bronx, NY, son of Thomas and Susan (Washchalk) Strelko. Preceded in death by parents, wife the former Loretta Roles, son Thomas, sister Dorothy Bennett, and brother Donald Strelko. Survived by children: Ryan Strelko, Stoystown, Robert Strelko Sr., Stoystown, Brittany Strelko, Somerset, and Susan (Ray) King, WV; grandchildren: Robert Strelko Jr. and Alyssa...

Glenn D. Holsopple, 80, Gulfport, MS, formerly of Hollsopple, passed away October 19, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Beryl and Donald Holsopple; his brother, Dennis Holsopple; and his sister, Donna Holsopple. Glenn is survived by his wife of 52 years, Ruth Anne Holsopple; son, Mark (Tracie) Holsopple, Wiggins, MS; and brother, Bruce (Jaye) Holsopple, Stoystown. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1959 until 1977, serving two tours in Vietnam. He was a 50 year member of Johnstown...

Helen Kristine Pastuch, age 95 years spry, of Boswell, passed quietly at home Sunday, October 11, in the presence of family, immediately following the closing hymn of mass/rosary. Helen was born September 25, 1925, daughter of Stanley and Helen (Stravinsky) Baraniak. Helen is preceded in death by her parents; former husband Michael Pastuch; son Gerald; brothers: Peter, Albert, Frank, and Stanley Baraniak; and sisters: Anna Slizewski and Dorothy Sokolsky. She is survived by her sister Pauline...

Leo Joseph “Woody” Bender III, 69, of Hooversville, died Oct. 15, 2020 at UPMC Altoona. Born Feb. 22, 1951 in Johnstown, son of Leo Jr. and Grace (Stevanus) Bender. Preceded in death by parents and sisters Grace Gindlesperger and Dianah Bender. Survived by his children: William (Jennifer) Bender, Evan (Anna) Bender, and Stacy (Ronnie) Spiker; grandchildren: Dylon, Austin, Natalie, Zackary, Tyson, Maxx, and Alex Bender, and Sabrina, Amber, and Katelyn Burkett; great grandchildren:...

Elaine P. Vocco, 68, Johnstown, died Oct. 3, 2020 at LaurelWood Care Center, Johnstown. Born January 13, 1952 in Johnstown, daughter of the late Leonard and Helen (Janosko) Martin. Survived by daughter Ronda (Dominick) Rizzo, son Richard (Jennifer) Kolonich, and grandchildren Adam and Nicholas McQuillan and Ryan and Kaylee Kolonich. Member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Hooversville. She loved her family and her dog, Buddy. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Family...

Gail Lynn Slater, 64, Somerset, died Oct. 2, 2020 at UPMC Somerset. Born June 5, 1956 in Cumberland, MD, daughter of Harold and Virginia (Hunter) Miller. Preceded in death by parents, infant daughter Valerie Marie Slater, and brother Roger Miller. Survived by children: Virginia (Frank) Dellatore, FL, and Joshua and Nathan Slater, Somerset; grandchildren: Gideon, Seth, and Celeste Dellatore; sister Kay (Jim) Mostoller, Friedens; and brother Gary Miller, Hagerstown, MD. She was a registered...

Rodger Mason Lambert, 67, of Somerset, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2020 surrounded by family after a long journey with cancer. Rodger was born March 17, 1953 in Somerset to Vernon and Mary (Landis) Lambert. He graduated from Shanksville-Stonycreek High School in 1971. On September 25, 1976, he married his former partner and lifelong best friend Bonnie Adams. Rodger was employed with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for 35 years as a dedicated care taker.  He...

Edna M. Deist, 96, of Fairhope, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 30, 2020.   She was born October 25, 1923 in Greenville Township, Somerset County, PA, daughter of Irvin and Stella (Murray) Miller. She is preceded in death by parents, husband Donald, brothers Harry, Ray, Harold, and Ralph, sister Emma Lindeman, and son-in-law Rick Sechler. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Survived by her children: Dale and wife the former Barbara...

Donald W. Deist, 97, of Fairhope, passed away peacefully and went to be with his Lord & Savior on September 27, 2020. He was born March 9, 1923 in Salisbury, son of William and Nettie (Poorbaugh) Deist. He is preceded in death by parents, brother Freeman Deist, and son-in-law Rick Sechler. Survived by his wife of 74 years the former Edna Miller and sister, Margaret Jane Ayers, Poland , OH. Children: Dale and wife Barbara (Hanft), Greenville, Arthur and wife Diane (Nidbella), Aliquippa,...

Lester Merle Miller, 89, Friedens, passed away on September 29, 2020 at Siemon’s Lakeview Manor.  He was born December 28, 1930 in Somerset, son of Richard C. and Elizabeth (Meyers) Miller. Preceded in death by parents, wife the former Ruth Arlene Walker, brothers: Clyde and Neil Miller, sisters: Gladys (Ray G.) Spangler and Dolores (William) Eckman, and brother-in-law Ray Spangler.  Survived by children: Sally Ann Miller and husband Bob Compton, Winchester, VA, Gregory David...