The Obituary Section

Gerald "Jerry" Mack

, Pennsylvania

October 6, 2026

Mr. Mack 75 Coalport died Wednesday October 7 2026 at Cedarwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Tyrone where he had been a resident the past two years. He was born September 10 1951 in Lackawanna NY. a son of the late Teresa Clapp. On May 6 1978 in Coalport he married Denise M. Mottern who survives along with a son Jeremiah J. Mack of Coalport. Also surviving are two sisters Cindy Bowers of Ridgway and Susan Anastatia of Hamburg NY. He was also preceded in death by a sister Patricia Chropowicki and five brothers Robert James Bruce Douglas and Dennis. Jerry was a 1971 graduate of Glendale High School and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Slippery Rock University. His work history included employments at Clearfield Cheese Curwensville TYK Refactory Irvona Boyer Candy Altoona and substitute teaching in various area school districts. He enjoyed watching the Steelers. Friends…

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Jr. Kenneth J. Swanhart

, Pennsylvania

October 10, 2026

Kenneth J. Jr. 79 of Cresson went to be with the Lord Oct. 11 2026. Born Nov.5 1946 in Cleveland Ohio son of the late Kenneth Sr. and Ruth Ann Shiro Swanhart. Preceded in death by brother Dennis Swanhart. Survived by wife Sharon Brown to whom he was married for 31 years and children Melissa Mark Westrick Kenny Swanhart John Bonnie Chiappini Michelle Harold Silbaugh and Kelli Chiappini. Grandchildren Nathan Dabin Westrick Anthony Jackie Chiappini Alex Rebecca Chiappini Autumn Logan Kinard Levi Emily Silbaugh Willow Silbaugh Eden Silbaugh Tyler Morgan and Rylee Chiappini and numerous great grandchildren. Also survived by sister Sharon Jeff Sekerak brothers Tom Kay Swanhart Bobby Swanhart and Mike Swanhart and much loved sisterinlaw LoLeda Linden Stone. US Navy veteran during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed fishing and playing pool especially with his son Kenny. A special thank you to all the caregivers at Hilltop Healthcare and…

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Linda Kleinman

, Pennsylvania

Kleinman Linda Jane age 67 of Johnstown joined all the angels in heaven on October 8 2026.Leaving behind her beloved husband of 43 years Frank F. Kleinman. Children Justin Shannon Dom Misty Mike Jardine Wheeler Jonathan Hess. Grand children Ryan Mara Mikey Maddie Jamison. Niece Tammy Boyer and her children David Katylynne Alexia. Proceeded in death by parents Floyd Lois Hess Son in law John Wheeler and Infant son Jason.Linda had a love for animals especially gineua pigs and dogs. She worked for the Humane Society of Cambria County for many years. Prior to onset of illness Linda enjoyed attending Nascar races and camping with her husband. Linda was a lifelong member of Beulah United Methodist Church and attended Emmanuel Baptist Church. Friends will be received Wednesday October 21 2026 from 1030a.m. up until time of service at 11 a.m. at Geisel Funeral Home Johnstown Rev. Dave Streets officiating. Interment…

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Janet Koval

, Pennsylvania

She is preceded in death by her parents her sister Lois Cavallucci and her nephew Eric Cavallucci. Survived by her brother Leonard Koval Margaret her nephew Mark Cavallucci Beth and their son Thomas her niece Kristy Kwisnek Vincent her great nieces Lauren Devan and Ava Cavallucci. Also survived by her lifelong friend and cousin Anita Altman. Janet was a 1966 graduate of Johnstown High. She then graduated in 1969 from Presbyterian University Hospital School of Nursing. She received her Bachelors Degree in Nursing from University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. In addition Janet earned a Masters Degree in Nursing Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She worked most of her career at Lee Hospital where she was an IV nurse a staff development instructor and a certified diabetes educator. In her younger years she loved doing ceramics. She enjoyed going to the symphony. Janet loved her parish of Our Mother of…

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