All Obituaries

Smith - Thomas George, "Tom," 80, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on April 11, 2021, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born April 26, 1940, in Johnstown, PA, son of William and Margaret (Geiser) Smith. Preceded in death by parents; daughter, Elizabeth Ann “Bethie”; grandson, Trevor Chase, and his brother, Jim. Tom was survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Nancy J. (Brant) Smith; children, William “Bill” Smith and wife, Kim, Johnstown, Brenda...

Smith, Nicholas J.,85, of Richland. Died April 7, 2021, at home. Born Sept. 8, 1935, in Johnstown. Son of the late John and Frances (Matula) Smith. Survived by wife of 63 years, Mercedes M. (Stager) Smith; children, Diann (Bob) Smith, Nicholas (Sue) Smith, Eugene (Pam) Smith, Cathy (Brian) Hillberry and Pamela (Troy) Keeley; grandchildren, Keith, Justin and Jeremy Hillberry; Jennifer and Robby Smith; Scott Smith and Jenae Ewaleifoh; Josh and Hannah Keeley; great grandchildren, Oscar and...

McMillan, Shelly Jean, 64, of Johnstown, entered into a new life on April 7, 2021. Born August 5, 1956 in Johnstown, the daughter of the late James Hugh and Dorothy Leona Miller. Also preceded in death by her beloved father and mother-in-law, Clarence and Mabel McMillan. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Richard, who was the love of her life.  Also survived by her children Eric (Angela) and Doug (Jeannine).  Her pride and joy were her four amazing grandchildren, Kali...

KINZEY---Catherine, age 91, of Richland Township, formerly of Ehrenfeld, PA went to be with the Lord on March 29, 2021, at Laurel View Village, in Davidsville, PA. Catherine was born on October 17, 1929, in Amsbry, PA, daughter of Fred and Hattie (Hill) Nileski. She is preceded in death by her husband, Marlin Kinzey; her brother-in-law, Robert George, Sr.; her nephew, Robert George, Jr.; and her niece, Kimberly George. Catherine is survived by her sister, Florence George of Beaver, PA, and...

ORRIS---Kimberly Marie Villa-Orris, 55, Woodvale, passed away on March 23, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center. Born November 9, 1965, in Johnstown, daughter of John Villa and wife, Linda, Pittsburgh and Karen (Parsons) Villa, Johnstown. Preceded in death by grandmother, Alice Parsons. Survived by parents; partner, Chuck Watroba, Johnstown; children, Brandy Darcangelo and her children, Izabella and Illyana Darcangelo, and former son-in-law, David Darcangelo, former husband, Jeffrey Orris all of...

FELIX---Clara E. “Peg," 99 years, of Johnstown, PA, went to be with the Lord on March 20, 2021 at Valley View Nursing Center, Montoursville, PA. Daughter of William O. and Viola N. Jordan, she was born on May 29, 1921 in Summerhill, PA. Clara was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, William A. Felix, her son, Ronald G. Felix, and seven siblings. She is survived by her son, Larry Felix and his wife, Rhonda, of Norristown, PA, her daughter, Darlene Connelly and...

Wargo – Nancy Carol, 76, Richland, died on March 18, 2021. Born on June 2, 1944 in Johnstown, daughter of Charles F. and Anna V. (Yunga) Hynicka. Preceded in death by her parents and husband, Richard G. Wargo. She is survived by her loving sister-in-law, Mary Margaret Wargo, Philadelphia; brother-in-law, Larry Wargo, Philadelphia, nieces, nephews; great nieces and nephews, and cousins. Nancy was a graduate of Richland High School. She was employed as an Office Manager at Prudential...

RIDENOUR – Gerald, “Jerry,” 81, Lorain Borough, went to be with the Lord on March 16, 2021 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center due to complications from COVID-19. Born on October 19, 1939 in Indiana County PA, son of William Ridenour and Pearl Galentine-Best and Step-Father Floyd Best. Preceded in death by Father, Mother, Step-Father, Brother Bill Ridenour, Sister Rayline Brandon, Brother Billy Ray Best, numerous aunts, uncles and his beloved 4-legged companion...

Ball - Henry E., 101, N. Charleston, SC formerly of Johnstown, PA, died March 15 in Charleston. Born Jan. 5, 1920 in Johnstown, PA, son of Casimir and Catherine (Pokrzywa) Ball. Preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife, Anne Stackhouse Ball; sisters, Marie Howard, Agnes Conway, Adeline Demo, Frances Hornick; brothers, M. Francis, Thomas J., Joseph C., Edmund T., Walter J. Survived by his loving daughter, Anne Ball-Deese, and her husband, Anthony Deese. Henry was an U.S. Army Veteran...

Glacken - Leona Catherine (also known as Kay) Glacken, 89, East Taylor Township. Born May 21, 1931 in New Germany, PA, went to be with Jesus on March 14, 2021 while receiving palliative care at the Good Samaritan Building of Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown, PA.   Kay was the daughter of Magnus Theobald and Sarah Adelaide (Noon) Werfel (both deceased).  She was preceded in death by her late husband (of 69 years) Harry D. Glacken, Sr.   She is survived...