Karen Starchok was a successful business owner and the beloved daughter of Michael and Connie Starchok. “Our daughter was very bright, and a very special person,” said her mother, Connie Starchok. After graduating from Johnstown High School in 1972,…
When Annamaria Replogle’s father, Albert Zawalish passed away, she became determined to keep his memory alive. After he died, Annamaria visited his grave as often as she could. Upon those visits, she noticed many old headstones, clearly those of loved…
To honor Elmer Laslo's 45 years of committed service to its organization, 1st Summit Bank has created a scholarship fund in his memory at the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies (CFA). Between donations from the organization, its board members, and…
Devon Casti Malloy passed away unexpectedly in February of this year at the age of 35. She was a light in the life of everyone who knew her. She always put the needs of others before herself, so her family…
Michelle Hershberger and Yvonne Fetterman share a common inspiration. They were both students who were influenced and mentored by Doris J. Leibfreid, a Life Sciences and Biology teacher who taught for 35 years at Westmont Hilltop High School. Ms. Leibfreid…
In her own words, Brenda Sherbine loves to talk about her late husband Mark. Although he was a prominent and successful businessman, she says he wasn’t without his challenges. Early in his high school years, he became involved with alcohol…
Supporting Female Students in Bedford and Cambria Counties YWCA Karen Kleinosky Scholarship Applications Available Now When the YWCA board decided to create and award a scholarship for young women in 2021, they immediately knew that it would be in honor…
Judi and Buddha James Judi Eckenrode Judi and Cowher Looking Out For Animals Local woman honored through new CFA scholarship fund While suffering from chronic illnesses for most of her adult life, Judi Eckenrode lived with kindness and grace. Though…
Fulfilling Our Scholarship Donors' Wishes About CFA's Scholarship Review Process May is graduation season, and for us, this means scholarships! We administer more than 250 scholarship funds annually for all types of students. Have you ever wondered about how these…
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