All Obituaries

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Robert W. Shank, 83, of Clymer, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of Wade and Bernadine (Knupp) Shank, born, October 19, 1938, in Green Twp. Indiana PA. Bob was a member of the Clymer Methodist Church and also the Meadowlane Golf Course for over 20 years and the Clymer Slovak Club.  He enjoyed spending time with his good friend Ron Smith.  Bob also enjoyed fishing, golfing and going to see classic cars.  He was...

John D. Thacker, 70, of Clymer, PA passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of B. Wayne and Evelyn (Bish) Thacker, born July 17, 1951, in Albion, NY. John was an avid drag racer at the Keystone Race Way.  He loved to hunt and fish.  John worked for Penn Dot for over 30 years.  He proudly served in the United States Marine Corp. from 1968 to 1973 and, then the United States Navy from 1975 to 1979.  John loved to...

George Pavlosky Sr., of Jim Thorpe, PA., formerly of Clymer passed away on Monday, June 20, 2022, at his home. He was the son of Charles and Helen (Benko) Pavlosky Sr., born February 6, 1955, in Indiana, PA. George was a member of St. Michael’s Orthodox Church, Clymer and also a member of the United Mine Workers Assoc.  He loved to hunt and fish and was an avid gun collector.  George was a Pittsburgh sports fan.  He loved going camping.  George served in the...

Gladys Mary (Helman) Craig, 103, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 27, 2022 at her home embraced by her loving family. She was the daughter of Ora I. and Ella (Stadtmiller) Helman, born April 1, 1919 in Cherryhill, Township.  Gladys was a member of the Church of the Resurrection, Clymer site.  She was an avid Bingo player and enjoyed going to the Casinos.  Gladys loved playing games with her family and having her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great...

Marlene H. “Bubba” (Dropp) Gromley, 82 of Cherry Tree, PA., passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, PA. She was the daughter of Michael and Augustina (Uskert) Dropp, born June 14, 1939 in Heilwood, PA. Marlene was a member of the Church of the Resurrection, Heilwood site.  She loved to bake and spend time with all of her grandchildren.  Marlene was an avid reader and loved to watch Hallmark.  She worked for ARIN...

McCombs, Dorothy J., 73, Clymer, passed away May 12, 2022, peacefully at Allegheny Hospital in Pittsburgh.  Born June 30, 1948, in Buck Run, the daughter of Warren and Mildred (Brown) Gromley Sr. Dorothy was preceded in death by parents, brothers Ed and Eugene Gromley, sister Bev Peace and grandson Bradley Jr. “Boog”. She is survived by her devoted husband of 56 years, Bob McCombs Sr.; son, Bobby (Kim) McCombs Jr., Clymer; son, Scott McCombs, Indiana; and son Brad...

Catherine L. (Shank) Miller, 75 of Clymer, PA., passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at Indiana Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of Mearl and Viola (George) Shank, born April 28, 1947, in Indiana, PA. Catherine was a bartender, worked at Pike Peaks Nursery and at Bi Low Foods in Indiana, PA.  She loved to be around family and friends.  Catherine enjoyed working with her flowers and hanging wind chimes.  She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and...

Timothy D. Johns, 54 of Commodore, PA., passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022. He was the son on Cecil and Linda (Fryer) Johns, born November 26, 1967, in Indiana, PA. Tim served in the National Guard from 1985 to 1988. He graduated from Calvary Baptist Academy in May 1985 and also attended the Pine Grove Church.  Tim was an avid hunter and enjoyed mentoring his nephews and his great nephews.  He was a Green Bay Packers fan.  Tim loved going to camp and playing with his new...

George P. “Hector” Wargo, 88 of Clymer, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, April 15, 2022. He was the son of George and Anna (Knapic) Wargo, born August 15, 1933, in Windber, PA. Hector was a coal miner until his retirement in 1992.  He worked at Barnes and Tucker and Greenwich Collieries.  He was a graduate of Northern Cambria (Barnesboro) class of 1952.  Hector was an outstanding football and baseball player.  In his younger years he...