All Obituaries

Anna Marie “Sissy” Westrick (91) passed away peacefully on June 10, 2026. She was born on June 29, 1934, to Francis and Mae Fox of Ebensburg. Sissy was the last surviving member of her family, having been preceded in death by her brothers, Charles, Peter, John, Edward, William, Clair, Richard, and Donald; and her sisters, Helen Bracken, Irene White, Frances Shura, and Sister Mary Urban Fox, RSM. She was also preceded in death by her grandson, Derek Westrick, and son-in-law, ...

Amy Marie Solomon was born in Bexar, Texas, while her Father was in the Air Force. She passed away peacefully June 2nd, 2026 at home. She was the beloved daughter of the late Attorney Edward Solomon Jr. and Mildred (Christoff) Solomon. A proud graduate of Penn State University, Amy dedicated much of her life to education and inspiring others through her work as a long time English teacher at Central Cambria High School in Ebensburg. She had a love of literature, learning, and helping ...

Donna L. Kozian, Revloc. Age 79. Born Nov. 8, 1946 in Johnstown. Died May 29, 2026 at home. Daughter of Paul Joseph and Eleanor (Redman) McAllister. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by husband, Glenn Kozian and children, Donald Brian DeRubis Colver; Brett Kozian,Revloc and Jason Kozian, Salt Lake City. Utah. Grandchildren, Morgan, Tyler, Rylee Chiappini, . Asher, and  Koda Kozian, Donavin and Addisun DeRubis. Dylan, Logan and Colin Kozian.  Brother Jack (Jon) McAllister and ...

Arlene Mentch, Colver, Age 75. Born May 28, 1950 in Colver. Died May 25, 2026 Haida Manor, Hastings. Daughter of James  Kermit and Helen (Stophel) McCullough. Preceded in death by parents, sister Eleanor Findley. Survived by spouse, N. Bruce Mentch and children, Dr. Donald Mentch and spouse Dr. Bahar; Kerry Ann O’Connell and spouse Christopher; Ret. Lt Col. Martin Mentch and spouse Penny. Grandchildren, Hayden Mentch; Warner Mentch; Oliver Mentch; Tyler Mentch; Ethan Mentch and ...

Joann J. McKotch, Ebensburg. Age 91.Born Aug. 18, 1934 in Barr Twp. Died May 15, 2026 UPMC Altoona. Daughter of Alba and Gertrude (Ondriezek) Stephens. Preceded in death by parents, husband George McKotch, brothers and sisters, Ruth, Betty, Harold and Paul. Survived by children; Marion (Bill) Luther; Anna Plowman; George (Martha ) McKotch and Sandie Wojcik and sister -in- law Janet Kokel. Grandchildren; William and Matthew Luther; Michael and Mark McKotch; Carrie Gordon, and Chad Plowman; ...

Michael Angelo Baglio Sr., Ebensburg. formerly of Somerset. Age 78. Born March 7, 1948 in Miami, Fl. Died May 16, 2026 at home. Son of Joseph I. and Mary C. (Dean) Baglio. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by wife the former Elizabeth Jane (Brant) Baglio and children, Dr. Michael A. Jr and wife Athena Baglio and children, William, Elias and Ari;  Lt Col. Retired Christopher Paul and wife Michelle Baglio and children  Jenna, and Julia. Brother of Joseph I. Baglio; Anthoy Baglio ...

Michael Angelo Baglio Sr., Ebensburg. Age 78. Born March 7, 1948 in Miami, Fl. Died May 16, 2026 at home. Son of Joseph I. and Mary C. (Dean) Baglio. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by wife the former Elizabeth Jane (Brant) Baglio and children, Dr. Michael A. Jr and wife Athena Baglio and children, William, Elias and Ari;  Lt Col. Retired Christopher Paul and wife Michelle Baglio and children  Jenna, and Julia. Brother of Joseph I. Baglio; Anthoy Baglio and wife Deborah; ...

Dennis “Denny” M. Smith, Ebensburg, Age 62. Died unexpectantly on May 15, 2026 after a life long battle with depression. Born Sept, 29, 1963 in Johnstown. Denny was the beloved son of Garland and Helen D.(Devlin) Smith. He was a cherished brother, uncle, cousin and friend. Denny will be remembered for his kind, quiet, gentle soul. Preceded in death by parents, and brother-in-law Greg Stager. Denny is survived by siblings, Claudia ( Daniel ) Kane, Ebensburg; Marcia Stager, Tyrone; ...

Ronald G. Segada, Age 76, Lilly. Born June 2, 1949 in Altoona. Passed away  May 3, 2026 at home. Son of John and Regina (Lesniewski) Segada. Preceded in death by parents, former wife Karen Edmiston, sons, Brian and Barry sisters, Barbara and Elizabeth and brothers, Jack and James. Survived by daughters, Becky (Chad) Cordek and Brenda Segada and wife Cindy Barnish.  Grandchildren ,Dylan Risban, Taeler McBreen, Brianna (Isaiah) Rivera, Zane McLellan, Dathan Segada, Rocco and ...

Vanessa A. Dragani, Ebensburg, age 43. Died April 12, 2026 at home. Born April 30, 1982 at Hershey Medical Center. Daughter of John and Paula (Shonk) Adams. Survived by parents, husband Rev Deacon Anthony Dragani, children Isabella and Gabriella and brothers, Eric Adams and Douglas Adams. Formerly worked at the Hershey Medical Center and was very active in the church parish in Revloc.  She was the great love of her husband Tony’s life. Vanessa was a talented  seamstress, and ...