All Obituaries

TRENT—Gary L., 63, Windber, died July 13, 2019, in Windber. Born April 24, 1956, in Johnstown, son of Jack L. and D. Romaine (Welker) Trent. Preceded in death by father and brothers, Robin and Craig. Survived by his mother, Richland; sons, Jason Trent, Pittsburgh; Aaron Trent, Pittsburgh; grandchildren, Jared Trent and Aaron Trent both of Pittsburgh; sister, Susan Malinovsky and nephew, Chad Malinovsky, both of Chesterton, Indiana. Longtime salesman and delivery driver for Schmidt...

Burkhart, Ruth E., 78, of Windber. Died July 9, 2019, at Windber Woods. Born Aug. 3, 1940, in Harrisburg, PA. Ruth was raised by the late Max and Elverda Knouse. Also preceded in death by brother, Jimmy Knouse; son, Michael Denney; and daughter, Diane Keiter-Smay. Survived by husband, James J. Burkhart; son, David Keiter, Carlisle, PA; and daughter, Maxine Cook, Gulfport, MS; grandchildren; Zachary, Cody and Amanda Smay, and son -in-law, Curtis Smay, Stafford, VA; also, grandchildren, Ricky...

REAM—Barbara Louise (Owens), 78, Elton, went to be with Jesus on July 8, 2019, at Windber Woods. Born October 29, 1940, in St. Michael, PA, daughter of the late David I. and Evelyn G. (Fyfe) Owens. Survived by loving and devoted husband of 59 years, John D. Ream, Elton; son, John Ream (Karen), Richland; daughter, Jill Ream, St. Michael; granddaughter, Amanda Jodon (Dave), Ogletown; and great-granddaughter, Addyson Jodon. Also survived by aunt, Betty McGowen and special friends, Cristi...

Watts – Kathy A., 68, Richland, went to be with the Lord on July 7, 2019 at her home. Born on April 15, 1951 in Chicago, IL., daughter of the late Wilbert and Elizabeth (Fedigan) Tennant.  She is survived by her loving children, Jessica L. (Ben) Bock, Montenegro, and Joshua H. R. Watts, Johnstown; grandchildren, Oliver, Nora, and Liljana Kathy; brother Marvin (Chris) Tennant, Chicago; and many friends. Kathy was a graduate of The University of Illinois. She retired from Windham...

Kiniry, Patricia J. “Patty”, 50, of Johnstown. Died July 7, 2019, at home. Born Aug. 4, 1968, in Johnstown. Daughter of Gerald J. and Marlene J. (Schmidt) Kiniry. Survived by parents; siblings, Alan, Lynn and Gerry. Graduate of Bishop McCort High School and Duquesne University. There will be no public viewing or services at Patty’s request. Family is being served by Harris Funeral Home, 500 Cherry Lane, Richland. Online condolences may be posted to...

McDonald- John L., “Mac” or “Bearman”, 73 of Windber. Became an angel on July 4, 2019. Born on May 14th 1946 in Johnstown, PA, son of the late Herbert and Esther (Geist) McDonald. Also preceded in death by his brother Herbert McDonald Jr. He is survived by his loving wife Martha (Freeman) McDonald of 52 years; children Tracy (Dan) Williams and John (Leslie) McDonald; grandchildren Jessica, Joey, Nicolas, and Rylie. Brother-in-law of Kent and Dorothy McClain. 1966...

Bogdon – John C., "Moose", 79, Richland, formerly of Shenandoah, PA, went to be with the Lord on July 3, 2019. Born on June 17, 1940 in Pottsville, PA, son of Joseph and Anna (Abrachinsky) Bogdon. Preceded in death by his parents, and brother-in-law, John Cominsky. He is survived by his loving daughter, Susan (Bill) Laudermilch, Bloomsburg, PA; grandchildren, Veronica Laudermilch; sister, Ursula A. Cominsky, Richland and several nieces and nephews. John was a graduate of JW Cooper High...

KROUSE- Karen Marie (Weaver), 72, passed away on July 3 at home surrounded by her family after her long courageous battle with cancer. Born on March 3, 1947, to the late Freeman J and Marie (Claycomb) Weaver. Also preceded in death by her stepmom Bernice (Blough-Krouse).  Karen is survived by her loving husband Theodore “Ted” Krouse of 56 years; children Kimberly (Rick) Daniels, Kelly (Robert) McKissick, Theodore Todd (Sue) Krouse and Kristy Marie (John) Furfari;...

MOROCK----Anthony P. “Mole” 63, Lorain Borough, passed away on June 28, 2019, at home, with his wife, Barbara by his side. Born February 6, 1956, in Windber, son of Henry P. and Agnes (Barbalish) Morock. Preceded in death by parents; children, twins, Tiffany and Payden; sister, Donna; grandparents and father-in-law, James E. Ford. Survived by wife, the former Barbara T. Ford, whom he married August 28, 1999; sisters, Patricia (Robert) Donnelly; Connie (Robert) MacTavish;...

Cochran, Lillian D., 93, of Richland. Died June 27, 2019, at home. Born June 25, 1926, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late William A. and Lillian (Coyle) Davis. Also preceded in death by husband, Walter J. Cochran; siblings William A. (Margaret), Earl, Mary Margaret (James) Saylor, Kathleen (John) Boring, Ruth Boyer, and Bernice (Paul) Sharbaugh; and brother in law, John Cochran. Survived by children: Dianne Mohan, Philadelphia; Christie (Nick) Arena, NC; James, at home; Cynthia (John)...