All Obituaries

Mario “Butch” Bukowski 71 Gallitzin died July 30, 2020 at his home. Born September 29, 1948 in Gallitzin the son of the late Jennie Bukowski. Survived by his wife the former Debra Nagle whom he married November 20, 1971 and these children, Tonya, Keith and wife Jacque, and Sabrina and Harry Cruthers, grandchildren Kaine, Spencer Desiree and husband Randy McCloskey, Deven and Derek, great-granddaughter Riley and a grandchild to be born in January. Brother of his twin sister, Mary...

Paul E. “Buckwheat” Dibosky Sr. 84, Gallitzin died July 26, 2020 at his home. Born July 16, 1936 in Glen White the son of the late Stanley and Annie (Burick) Dibosky. Preceded in death by his wife the former Edith Malone who died on August 18, 2017, grandson Dustin Paul Dibosky, brother Frank and sister Helen Harris. Survived by a daughter and her husband Lisa and Daniel Williams and son, Paul Jr., grandchildren, Danielle (Dennis Lauver), and Matthew Williams (Cassie Brink) and a...

Donald D. “Dino” Kratzer 69, Gallitzin died July 17, 2020 at his home. Born May 9, 1951 in Altoona the son of the late Donald D. Sr. and Mary (Greevey) Kratzer. Preceded in death by a stepson, Daniel “Buzz’ Eichenlaub on November 27, 2019 and brother Franko on June 6, 2016. Survived by his wife the former Lorrie Eichenlaub whom he married Oct. 27, 2012, son John Kratzer and stepsons, Jason McClellan and Jesse Kolarczyk, his brother Joe (Mariam), sister-in-law, Brenda...

Kevin  C.Beck 70, Gallitzin died July 9, 2020 at his home. Born February 23, 1950 in Gallitzin the son of the late Paul and Zelma (Diehl0 Beck. Preceded in death by brothers Paul and Ralph and wife Mary. Survived by his wife the former Bonnie Fitzsimmons whom he married February 24, 1973 and daughters, Brenda (Jim) Long and Jessica Clapper (Travis McConnell), grandchildren, Gavin, Blaze, Makalyn, Caleb and Caden. Brother of Judy (Ron) Lutz, David (Doreen), Meredith (Tom) Hurlyman, Brian...

Mary A. Hamilton “I strain to reach the end of the race and receive the prize for which God through Christ Jesus is calling us up to Heaven” Philippians 3:14               Mary “GG” Hamilton, 74, Ebensburg passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 30, 2020 at UPMC Altoona. Born February 18, 1946 in El Paso, Texas, the daughter of the late Earl O. and Hallie (Arnold) Mewbourn. Preceded...

Theresa Ann “Toots” Nadolsky 85, Cresson died June 24, 2020 peacefully at her home. Born May 10, 1935 in Cresson the daughter of the late Frank and Stella Krawczyk. Preceded in death by her loving husband Michael D. Nadolsky, brothers Sylvester and James Krawczyk. Survived by her daughters Diane and husband William J. Renner and Michelle Gamba, granddaughter Maria Gamba and companion Andrew, grandson Daniel R. Gamba and wife Taylor, son-in-law Steve Gamba. Last member of her...

Sister Michele Cruvant 75, Little Sister of Jesus, Baltimore, MD in union with the Little Sisters in Gallitzin died June 21, 2020 in Baltimore. Born April 25, 1945 in Tallahassee, FL daughter of the late Bernard and Edith Cruvant. Survived by her brother Michael and all the Little Sisters of Jesus. A committal service in Gallitzin will be held at a later date to be announced. Arrangements by Gibbons Funeral Home, 301 Church Street, Gallitzin.

Patrick F. Shaughnessey 70, Gallitzin died June 19, 2020 at his home. Born December 3, 1949 in Altoona the son of the late Robert W. and Adele (Lacavich) Shaughnessey. Preceded in death by brother-in-law, Walter (Jamie) Lee. Survived by sisters, Elizabeth Lee, and Mary k. (Dr. Joseph) Diacovo, nieces and nephew, Suzanne (Andrew) Caudill, Walter “Jay” Lee IV, Stephanie Diacovo and Danielle Diacovo and numerous cousins. Pat was a maintenance mechanic/ electrician for Small Tubes...

Robert (Bob) Charles Yeckley Jr., 77, of Queensbury, New York passed away the morning of June 19, 2020. After several months of declining health, caused by dementia, he peacefully died with his wife by his side. Bob was born to parents Robert and Mary Margaret (Mickey) on October 29, 1942 in Zanesville, Ohio. Bob graduated from the Central New York School for the Deaf in 1962. After leaving high school he became a barber and later worked for the Department of Defense where he dedicated 45...

Sister Fernande DeWolf, 86, Little Sisters of Jesus, Baltimore, MD formerly of Gallitzin died December 14, 2019. She was born November 4, 1933 in Belgium the daughter of the late Pierre and Andre (Alixe) DeWolf. Preceded in death by a brother Claude. Survived by brother Jean Guy and sister Christine and all the Little Sisters of Jesus. A Committal service will be celebrated at 11:00 am  Wednesday  June 10, 2020 at St. Patrick Cemetery, Gallitzin, the Rev. Albert Ledoux celebrant....