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Joseph John Svonavec Sr., 94 of Rockwood, died October 4, 2022 at his home. Born October 27, 1927 in Listie, he is the son of Steven and Helen (Bator) Svonavec. Preceded in death by his parents, brothers Steven and Donald Svonavec, and sisters: Elizabeth Aust, Margaret Knapp, Dorothy Steinkirchner, Helen Zborovancik, Agnes Hay, and Jane Van Aller, and grandchildren; Lucas, Valerie, and Michael Tad Svonavec. Survived by his wife the former Grace I. Shockey to whom he was married 71 years,...

Lois Jean Brant, 83, of Somerset, died October 1, 2022. Born October 8, 1938 in Lincoln Township, she is the daughter of Paul W. and Mary Catherine (Emert) Brant. Preceded in death by her parents, sisters: Miriam Weicht, Anna Walker,, Sara Alice Shaffer, Dorothy Brant, and Linda Cramer, brother H. James Brant and an infant brother Paul W. Brant Jr. Survived by her sister Margaret Cramer of Friedens, and numerous nieces and nephews, and a special niece Mari Beth Hauger of Somerset. Lois was a...

Linda Leona Foy, 68, of Boswell, died September 30, 2022 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Born October 9, 1953 in Somerset, she is the daughter of David Dalton and Henrietta Iscalene (Hale) Wright. Preceded in death by her parents, and brother James Wright. Survived by her husband Wilbur Andrew Foy to whom she was married 47 years, sons; William Foy and wife Krystal of Jenners, and David D. Foy and fiance Jill Lohr of Gray, 6 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and sisters; Dorcas "Dee"...

Donald Eugene Brant, 86, of Niles, OH, formerly of Somerset, PA, passed peacefully on September 22, 2022 at Windsor House in Champion, OH. Born March 1, 1936 in Somerset, he is the son of Howard R. and Mary Ellen (Saylor) Brant. Preceded in death by his parents, and brother Paul W. Brant and his wife Judy, sister-in-law Patricia Brant, brother-in-law J.C. Weimer, and nephew Michael Spangler. Survived by his wife the former Evelyn Foust to whom he was married 59 years, brothers and sister:...

Ronald Paul "Walt" Walters, 67, of Rockwood, died September 5, 2022 at his home. Born March 8, 1955 in Somerset, he is the son of Austin Henry and Betty Catherine (Jarvis) Walters. Preceded in death by his parents and sisters; Arlene Williams and Shirley Erisman. Survived by his son Brandon Walters of Somerset, and brothers and sisters: James Walters and wife Emma of Somerset, Gene Walters of Carlisle, Betty Yon and husband James all of Johnstown, Sandy Johanson of Chambersburg, Austin...

William Howard Kuhlman, 88, of Somerset, died September 3, 2022 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital. Born May 21, 1934 in Somerset, he is the son of Harold E. and Jennie M. (Miklavich) Kuhlman. Preceded in death by his parents, sister Joan Gonzalez, and twin infant grandsons; Ryan and Matthew. Survived by his wife the former Shirley Ann Wagner-Keefer to whom he was married 66 years, children: Karen Bryan and husband Richard of McDonald, Roger Kuhlman and wife Debra of Marco Island, and Steven Kuhlman...

Dale Eugene Ogline, 84, of Berlin, died August 31, 2022 at Meadow View Nursing Center. Born March 19, 1938 in Somerset, he is the son of Earl Leon and Marguerite Rose (Brant) Ogline. Preceded in death by his parents, and brothers: Edward, Robert and Ray Ogline. Survived by his wife the former Evelyn Elizabeth Foust to whom he was married 63 years, daughter Wendy Martin and husband Robert of Somerset, brother and sisters: Larry Ogline and wife Nancy of Hallstead, Joyce Brant and husband John...

Marcia N. Ruisi, 82, of Somerset, died August 25, 2022 at her home. Born September 26, 1939 in Batavia, NY, she is the daughter of Floyd and Ethel (Brodt) Nesbitt. Preceded in death by her parents, brother Ronald Nesbitt and son-in-law Brian Shafer. Survived by her daughters; Roberta Shafer-Stallings and husband Gary of Cresaptown, MD, and Jennifer Ruisi and partner Rino Dell'Osa of Conway, SC, granddaughter Jolene Shafer of Cresaptown, MD, nephew Alan Nesbitt and wife Greta, and niece...

Karen Louise Burk, 78, of Friedens, died August 23, 2022 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born November 3, 1943 in Somerset, she is the daughter of Glenn Harold Gardner and Dolora Virginia (Knopsnyder) Gardner-Walsh. Preceded in death by her parents, husband Jesse Edward Burk Sr., son, Vincent E. Burk, brothers; Robert and Ronald Gardner, sister Janet Pugh, and step father Leo Walsh. Survived by her children; Jesse E. Burk Jr. married to the former Teresa Reid of Somerset, Brad L. Burk...

Beatrice Pickett, 88, of Somerset, died August 15, 2022 at her home. Born June 1, 1934 in Somerset, she is the daughter of Eleyett and Lelar (Davis) Pickett. Preceded in death by her parents, daughter Pamela Maria Pickett, and sisters Betty and Brenda Pickett, and Ruth Fisher. Survived by her daughter, Jaqueline Lynn Pickett of Ellenwood, GA, sisters and brothers: Elaine Johnson of Somerset, Richard Pickett of Philadelphia, Limie Picket of Silver Spring, MD, and June Pickett-Dowdy of...