The Obituary Section

Sharon Helsel

Glasgow, Pennsylvania

Ms. Helsel 79 of Ebensburg died Wednesday February 11 2026 at UPMC Mercy Pittsburgh. She was born December 9 1946 in Philipsburg a daughter of the late Paul and Constance L. Wisor McGuire. She is survived by a daughter Mary Ann Helsel of Philipsburg two siblings Cheryl Wilson Edgecombe of New Orleans LA. and James R. Wilson of West Decatur and four grandchildren. She is also survived by her life companion Donovan Kutruff of Ebensburg. Sharon was a member of the Pittsburgh Association of the Deaf Senior Citizens and the Western Pennsylvania Deaf Senior Citizens. There will be no visitation or services at this time. Arrangements by McQuown Funeral Home Glasgow.

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Dawn Cheri Younkin

Nanty Glo, Pennsylvania

Dawn Cheri 75 ofEbensburg passed away Feb. 12 2026. Born Feb. 23 1950 in Colver daughter of the late Joseph "Junior" Grove and Delores Koscho. Preceded in death by brother Barry Grove and her son Joshua whose birthday wason the same day thatDawn passed. Survived by children Lisa Kanzler Sonya Younkin Gary David Younkin and Dana Younkin. 20 grandchildrennumerous great grandchildren and special great grandson Andrew Luke Younkin who she devoted her life to for the last 7 years.Also survived by brother Dave Grove sister Cheryl John Natcher numerous nieces and nephews son in law Dave Conard and daughter in law Jamie Hurtack. A former State Corrections Officer and former Sheriff of Douglas County Georgia. As per Dawns wishes arrangements are private and in care of the AskewHouserFuneral Homes Inc. Ebensburg. Condolences may be left for the family at www.askewhouser.com Dawn Cheri 75 ofEbensburg passed away Feb. 12 2026. Born…

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Jr. Gerald J. "Jerry" Cramer

Cresson, Pennsylvania

Gerald J. “Jerry” Cramer, Jr., 66, Huntingdon, passed away unexpectedly on February 8, 2026, at his residence. Born February 11, 1959, Huntingdon, son of Gerald J. Cramer, Sr. a...

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Pearl Jones

Northern Cambria, Pennsylvania

February 10, 2026

JONES PEARL A. 96 Gipsy passed away February 11 2026 at Rebekah Manor Northern Cambria. Born February 22 1929 in Coalport the daughter of Charles and Ella F. Wise Sawtelle. Preceded in death by parents loving husband Carl Jones who died June 16 1996 sons David and Carl Jones sisters Mary Nelson Evelyn Kutruff Irene Blackner Edna Vermeulin and brothers Charles Sawtelle William Sawtelle and Russell Hanson. Survived by daughters Diana Keith Northern Cambria Alice Robert Shonsky Northern Cambria Janet Charles Bair Gipsy and Bruce Janice Jones St. Boniface. Also 12 grandchildren and several greatgrandchildren and greatgreatgrandchildren. Pearl worked as a housekeeper at Miners Hospital. She was a wonderful wife mother and grandmother who loved caring for her family and sharing time with her children and grandchildren and their families. She also adored her cat Snowy and dog Fanny. She was a member of the Christian Alliance Church. In her…

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