Verl C. Bittner, Jr., 77, Fairhope, died Sept. 21, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Born Oct. 17, 1940 in Fairhope, son of the late Verl Sr. and Lydia (Leecy) Bittner. Survived by his wife of 53 years, the former Judy Shaulis; children: Kristine (Tom) Somers, Salix, Karen Lytle, Fairhope, and Kevin (Erin) Bittner, Naples, FL; grandchildren: Matthew and Andrew (Haley) Varchol, and Madison, Mikaela, Nolan, and Sullivan Bittner; and brother Ray Bittner. He was the owner and operator...

Judy Strawn, 74, Stoystown, died Sept. 12, 2018 at home. Born July 2, 1944 in Harrisburg, daughter of the late Theodore and Elda (Forbes) Marmaza. Survived by a daughter Jessica married to Cory Miller, Hooversville; and granddaughters: Carson and Quinn Miller. Judy was Nana to her two beautiful granddaughters. They were the light of her life and she enjoyed spending every day with them. She loved reading and spending time with all of her friends that she considered her family. She was so...

Blaine E. Hittie, 83, Berlin, died Sept. 16, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Born Dec. 14, 1934 in Berlin, son of the late George and Ella (Maust) Hittie. Survived by his wife of 54 years the former Margie Holliday; children: Deby Hittie, Blaine Jr. “Chip”, and Marcie (Mike) Simmons, all of Berlin; grandchildren: Amy (Lee) Sheets, Alan (Sarrah) Lyons, Gina (fiancé John Brant) Lyons, Monica (Tyler) Stewart, Catelyn (fiancé Corey Will) Hittie, Allison...

Lillian G. Coughenour, 97, Berlin, died Sept. 12, 2018 at Meadow View Nursing Center. Born March 21, 1921 in Hyndman, daughter of Morgan and Jennie (Layton) Boden. Preceded in death by parents, husband Winmer E., brothers Ross and Albert Boden, and sisters Minnie and Eva Boden and Mary DeLozier. Survived by her daughter Cheryl (Donald) Glessner, Berlin; grandsons: Rustin (Janice) Glessner, State College, and Craig (Misty) Glessner, Berlin; great grandchildren: Hailee, Sierra, and Devani...

Robert Timothy “Tim” Fritz, Sr., 72, of Somerset formerly of Garrett, died Sept. 11, 2018 at home. Born June 5, 1946 in Garrett, son of the late Eugene and Dorothy (Brocht) Fritz. Survived by his wife of 51 years the former Judy Bodes; children: Robert Jr. (Jennifer), Garrett, and Jennifer (Anthony) Hammond, Somerset; and grandchildren: Kaitlin and Brady Fritz, and Melinda and Madison Hammond. He formerly served in the Army Reserve, and was the former owner and operator of a...

Helen Theresa Waltos, 98, Hooversville, died Sept. 8, 2018 at Somerset In Touch Hospice House. Born Feb. 12, 1920 in Parkhill, daughter of Stanley and Rosalia (Buczek) Venklar. Preceded in death by parents, husband John, son Robert J., brothers: Edward and Casimer Venkler, and sister Mary Venklar. Survived by children: Lillian and Thomas Waltos, both of Hooversville; and sister Genevieve Mercik, Vinco. She was a former garment worker prior to her marriage. Member of Holy Family Catholic...

June Rose Brick, 76, Fairhope, died Sept. 4, 2018 at Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville. Born July 19, 1942 in Frostburg, MD., daughter of Clyde H. and Freda G. (Failinger) Krause. Preceded in death by parents, daughter Tammy Brick, sister Shirley Miller, and brothers Roger and James Krause. Survived by her husband of 57 years, Donald E.; sons: Clyde Brick, Central City, and James (Susan) Brick, Fairhope; grandchildren: Sarah R., Donald A. Karlee E., and Alexander D. Brick; and brother...

Julia Kolonich, 103, Hooversville, passed away August 31, 2018 at home. Born May 14, 1915 in Hooversville, daughter of George and Theresa (Salko) Yuhas. Preceded in death by parents, husband of 50 years Frank Kolonich Sr. on Aug. 3, 1980, sons: Frank Jr. killed in Korea Sept. 4, 1950, Ernest who died Jun. 30, 1969, grandsons: David Shroyer who died Oct. 8, 1974, Frank Grill, who died Nov. 20, 2017, and son-in-law Anthony Deitke who died Jan. 9, 2012. She was the last surviving member of her...

James Raymond Strohm, 65, Shanksville, died Aug. 31, 2018 at home. Born Feb. 7, 1953 in Greensburg, son of Rev. James and Lois (Zollars) Strohm. Preceded in death by parents and sisters Mary Jane Unger and Emily Strohm. Survived by his wife of 17 years, the former Tammy Weyant; daughter Heather (Chris) Reynolds, Boswell, sister Sue Strohm, Johnstown, niece Sarah (fiance Clint Carter) Thom and nephew Larry (Susan Ebberson) Thom. He was a graduate of Shanksville Stonycreek High School and was...

Doris Jean Glotfelty 86, Berlin, died Aug. 26, 2018 at Somerset Hospital. Born Sept. 28, 1931 in Berlin, daughter of Raymond and Nellie (Deist) Sarver. Preceded in death by parents, husband of 44 years Clark E., brothers: Mick and Cliff McDonald, and Lawrence “Bud” Sarver, and sisters: Janice Zipfel and Shirley Lowery. Survived by sons: Timothy (Debbie Resslar) Glotfelty, New Alexandria, and Curtis (Nancy) Glotfelty, Berlin; grandchildren: Heather Frye, Jessica (Brad) McClucas,...