McGlynn-Darla C. (Salyards), 77, Vintondale, passed away Nov. 11, 2023. She was born April 16, 1946. Daughter of the late Harry and Esther (Mack) Salyards. Preceded in death by husband Bernard McGlynn and the love of her life Don Kane, infant brother Buddy Boy, and numerous brothers and sisters-in-law. Darla is survived by daughters Patti Jo (Bill) Robinson and Marla (Jack) Nau, and bonus daughters Deb (Gary) Kelly and Diane Harris. Grandchildren Marina (Brad), Johnny (Jessica), Justin,...

Settle-Jean (Salyards), 88, Belsano, passed away Nov. 11, 2023. She was born Nov. 27, 1934, in Connellsville. Daughter of the late Thomas and Ann (Beeler) Salyards. Preceded in death by husband Kenneth V. Settle. She is survived by daughters Kimberly DeBona, Barbara (Brian) Kuncelman and Gloria (Denny) Palko. Grandchildren Matthew Gondek, Angelo DeBona (Christian), Justin DeBona, Caleb (Brittnie) Palko. Great grandchildren Aurora DeBona and Sylvie Palko. Private funeral services will be held...

Mickey-Leonard J, Sr., 78, Nanty Glo, passed away Nov. 10, 2023 at Maple Heights, Ebensburg. He was born Nov. 13, 1944, in Johnstown. Son of the late Howard S. and Lavera A. (Guier) Mickey, Sr. Preceded in death by his brother Howard S. Mickey, Jr. Leonard is survived by his wife of 58 years Sara (McIntire) Mickey. Children Leonard (Brenda) Mickey, Jr., Theresa (Gary) Charles, Sara (Joseph) Weakland, Tammy (Robert) Hagen, and Stephanie (Bill) Collins. 11 grandchildren, 12 great...

McMullen-Paul J.,”Nuck”, Sr., 82, Nanty Glo, passed away Oct. 31, 2023. He was born Oct. 28, 1941 in Nanty Glo. Son of the late Lloyd C. and Irene (Shaw) McMullen. Preceded in death by brothers Danny and James McMullen. Paul is survived by his wife of 58 years Joyce McMullen, children PJ (Amy) McMullen, Mark McMullen, and Valerie (Randy) Price, grandchildren Chris, Ashlee, Bryce, Alex, Madison, Zack, Mackenzie, Taylor, and Ava, and 3 great grandchildren. Brother of Patsy James,...

Donna Marie Sybert, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on Oct. 25, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on September 26, 1948, and her journey through life was marked by her unwavering dedication to her family and her adventurous spirit. Donna is survived by her devoted husband, William J. Sybert Sr., and their three cherished sons, William J. Sybert Jr. (Wendy), Jeffrey A. Sybert (Colleen), and Michael Sybert (Dana). Donna's heart was filled with the love of her...

Bednar-Frances “Fran” (Kozlovac), 94, Nanty Glo, passed away Oct. 21, 2023 at Maple Heights, Ebensburg, after receiving many visits, face times, and phone calls from family and friends. She was born Sept. 7, 1929 in Ernest, Pa. Daughter of the late Nicholas and Barbara (Sasek) Kozlovac. She is proceeded in death by husband Joseph Bednar, son Gregory Bednar, sisters Betty Mehalko and Virginia Peterman, and in-laws George Spade, Bill Mehalko, Lester Farabaugh, Don Oldham, Dolly...

Furman-Elaine (Fitz), 88, Jackson Twp. passed away Oct. 19, 2023. She was born March 11, 1935, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Herman and Minnie (Nischalke) Fitz. Survived by Children Gary (Pam) Furman, Tammy (Cuba) Szekeresh, Patsy (Pete) Pagano, and Betty “Boo” (Jerry) Burke. 3 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. She attended many churches in the area. She loved her life living and working on her farm. Private funeral services will...

ANDERSON – Barry Cleveland Sr., Johnstown (formerly of Ebensburg), passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023 peacefully at home. Barry was born October 30, 1947 in Johnstown to Ellsworth and Lillian (Grove) Anderson. He was the youngest of thirteen siblings. He attended school in the Blacklick Valley School District and was then drafted and served in Vietnam. After serving in the military, he returned home and married his love Charlene Faye (Fulton) Anderson and had five children. He began...

Frederick-Brandon J., 38, Johnstown passed away Oct. 2, 2023 as a result of a mining accident. He was born Nov. 18, 1985 in Johnstown. Son of Albert “Bud” and Judy (Meilus) Frederick. Preceded in death by Father, brother Albert Frederick, and Aunt Cindy Meilus. Brandon is survived by Mother Judy (Elmer Westover). Brother of Tracy Frederick (Joe Caruso), Bobby (Susan) Frederick, Timmy Frederick, Nicole (Jay) Jacobson. Girlfriend Rae Ann McMinn and her daughter Serenity Cartwright....

Helsel- Rodney Allen, of Nanty Glo, age 59, passed away August 27, 2023 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born November 4, 1963, in Altoona, son of the late William L. and Judith A. (Ingram) Helsel. He was preceded in death by his infant sister, Denna. Rodney is survived by his children, Alexis Helsel (Richard McIver), Cassandra Helsel, Jordan Helsel (Kaylee Franks), and Jessica Mourabit; grandchildren, Carter Lytle and Rory McIver; former spouse, Karen Helsel;...