Michael Edward “Ed” Bem, 92, of Gallitzin, died Sunday. He was born in Gallitzin, son of the late Stanley and Caroline Bem. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Leona; and siblings: Walter, Bernard, Joseph, Felix, Edna, Tillie, Mary, Catherine, Eleanor and Dorothy. Surviving are ...

Our angel on Earth, Lois V. (George) Conrad, 87, of Avis, Pa., formerly of Portage, earned her Heavenly wings on Feb. 3, 2026. If you ever met Lois, you know she adored and loved her husband, Robert J. “Bob” Conrad, with whom she celebrated 66 years of marriage on Jan. 9, 2026. Friends ...

Richard J. “Dick” Hnatkovich, 68, Patton, passed away Saturday. He was born in Spangler, son of the late George and Elizabeth Hnatkovich. He was also preceded in death by four siblings. Surviving are his wife, Wanda; children: Brian, Jennifer Eckenrod and Julie Fitzpatrick; nine ...

Paul L. Ritchey, 85, of Imler, was welcomed into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Thursday, surrounded by his wife and daughter after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Queen, son of the late Kenneth and Mary (Grasser) Ritchey. He married Carolyn J. Albright, who passed away ...