All Obituaries

Frank J. Salpino Jr. 82, Gallitzin died February 19, 2019 at his home. Survived by his wife the former Colleen Fels and children, Frank III, Michael and Renee and grandchildren, Ross and Victor. Friends will be received from 8:30am until 1030 am Friday March 8, 2019 at Gibbons Funeral Home, 301 Church Street, Gallitzin. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 am Friday March 8th at St. Demetrius Church, Gallitzin. A full obit will appear in March 6th paper.

Pauline T. (Pawlak) Mandichak 90 of Gallitzin died January 19, 2019 at her home. Born November 2, 1928 in Gallitzin the daughter of the late Charles and Emma (Koniczak) Pawlak. Preceded in death by sisters Mary Foreso, Madeline Schuster Sr. Clara and Sophia, brothers John, Charles, Walter and Joseph. Survived by her husband of 69 years, Andy whom she married at St. Mary Catholic Church on August 6, 1949 and sons, Andrew (Kim) – Romona, CA, and Michael (Mid) – Ebensburg,...

George J. Voyer Jr. 75, Cresson died January 15, 2019 at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital, Johnstown. Born October 10, 1943 in Wakefield, RI the son of the late George J. Sr. and Ruth (Stanton) Voyer. Survived by his wife the former Dorothy Krug whom he married Oct. 26, 1968 at St. Thomas Church, Ashville, celebrating 50 years together and children; Angela (Doug) Cox  and daughter Camille– Phoenix, AZ, Andrew (Kelly) and their daughters Riley and Sarah – Kalakes, HI, brothers...

On January 3, 2019 Dorothy (Dottie) Marie Litzinger Cupples joined her one true love, Andrew Milton (Milt) Cupples after over two decades waiting to be reunited.  For years Milt called her his “saint” and now they are dancing together in heaven.     Dorothy was born on Armistice Day (Nov 11) 1929, daughter of Catherine Syrilda Benton and Leonard Francis Litzinger.  She was also loved and cared for by her step father, Donald Benton. The youngest of five...

Dorothy M. Knopp 78, Ebensburg died January 2, 2019 at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital, Johnstown. Born April 10,1940 in Munster Twp. the daughter of the late Ferd and Margaret M.(Noel) Knopp. Preceded in death by a sister Karen Abel and brother James. Survived by her sisters; Patricia (Bill) Criste; Margaret (Bill) Klatt; brothers, Ronald (Barb); Fred (Francesca); Terry (LaVonne), Edward (Gina); Michael (Joyce); Francis (Cindy) and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins and...

Gina M Wahl died Dec 30, 2018. She was born November 5, 1928 in Gallitzin, Daughter of the late Anthony and Giovannina (Santoni) Mazzetti. Surviving are daughter Carol (Anthony) Benedict of Gallitzin and Richard (Joan) Wahl of Williamsport. Three Grandchildren Karen (Ryan) Lundy, Stephanie (Mike) Corter, and Brent Benedict. Three Great Grandchildren, Bryson and Jayden Lundy and Camden Corter. Sister Anna Mazzetti, Hollidaysburg, a Brother Mario and special sister-in-law Carole Mazzetti, of...

Rhonda L. Mack 61, Cresson died December 18, 2018 at her home. Born January 1, 1957 in Colver daughter of the late William and Carol (Cherico) LeComte. Preceded in death by an infant sister Ranee, brothers, Eugene “Benny”, Todd and Randy and nephews, Devin, Daniel, Michael “Peeper’ and Ronnie. Survived by her children, Neil (Kelly) – Cresson, Johnna Mack (Jeff Lego) – Altoona, Matthew Teeter – Cresson, grandchildren, Alexis, Zach, Nate, Kaylee,...

Sister Priscilla Buhlmann 87, Little Sisters of Jesus, Baltimore, MD formerly of Gallitzin died December 17,2018 in Baltimore. Born December 14, 1931 in Morges, Switzerland the daughter of the late Frederick and Elise (Blanc) Buhlmann. Preceded in death by an infant brother. Survived by a sister Angela Schneeberger – Switzerland and numerous nieces, nephews and her religious sisters. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 am Tuesday January 15, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Nursing Home,...

Nellie J. Reagan 92 Gallitzin died December 9, 2018 at her home. Born November 18, 1926 in Gallitzin the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Mydra) Szynal. Preceded in death by her husband Robert “Eddie” on July 26, 1978, son, Robert “Bobbie” on May 22, 2016, sisters, Josephine Jaskulsky, Helen Seder, Stella DuBulis, Wanda Clauto, and Sophie Hall, brothers Walter, Steve Andrew, Edward also 2 infant brothers Frank and Raymond. Survived by her son Ron (Terry)- New...

Randy G. “Rimp” Mastalski 58, Altoona formerly of Gallitzin died November 10, 2018 at UPMC Altoona. Born February 10, 1960 in Altoona the son of the late Robert and Lois (Ratchford) Mastalski.  Preceded in death by sister Rachelle and brother Ralph and significant other Mary Beth Dodson. Survived by sisters and brothers; Ramona (David) Schrift, Robert (Mary), Renee (Wayne) Gluyes, Ronald (Kelly), Richard and Ruth Link, and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins....