All Obituaries

THOMAS----Margaret Edith (Strick), 88, Johnstown, went to be with her Lord on October 16, 2021. Born November 3, 1932, in Johnstown, daughter of Evan W. and Margaret A. (Irons) Strick. Preceded in death by parents; husband of 54 years, Harold R. Thomas Sr., who passed away in 2003; great-grandson, Gabriel Gindlesperger; brothers, Evan Jr., Harry, Richard, Gene and Bernard; and sister, Wynetta Chirdon. Survived by children, Beverly Cunningham (Art Wright), Somerset; Harold Thomas Jr. (Donna),...

Vivis – Arthur Paul, 76, Salix, passed away peacefully with his wife and children by his side on October 10, 2021. Born on July 23, 1945 in Johnstown, son of William E. and Loretta F. (Oconnor) Vivis. Preceded in death by his parents, and a brother and sister. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Alverta M. (Wentz) Vivis; children, Melissa J. (Walter) Miller, Johnstown, Douglass P. Vivis and his fiancée, Michelle Montes, Corpus Christi, TX, Sandra D. (Adam) Fulton,...

PEOPLES---Minister of Music Joanne, 73, Johnstown, passed away on October 10, 2021. Born January 9, 1948 in Johnstown, daughter of Willie J. and Bertha L. (Pope) Hardison. Preceded in death by parents and sisters, Ivora Allen, Darlene Davis. Survived by Dion E. Peoples Sr., grandchildren, Shaniece Peoples and Dion E. Peoples Jr. and 7 great-grandchildren. Sister of Willie J. Hardison Jr. and John Hardison Sr. Joanne was very passionate about fulfilling her purpose as a great Minister of...

WARSHEL - Fred E. “Pappy” 84, Scalp Level (formerly of Richland), died October 8, 2021 at home.  Born February 1, 1937, in Windber, son of Fred and Trella (Weaver) Warshel. Preceded in death by parents, brothers James and George, sister Mildred and brother-in-law, Jim Moschgat, brother-in-law, Walter Stiles and stepfather, Herman Shaffer.  Survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 66 years, Nancy (Feightner) Warshel; 6 children; Wendy, wife of Michael Gnagey,...

UPDYKE---Thomas C., 74, Oakland, went to be with the Lord on October 6, 2021, at home. Born August 21, 1947, in Johnstown, son of the late Thomas G. and Ruth F. (Shirt) Updyke. Preceded in death by parents; wife of 24 years, Kathleen (Baranik) Updyke; and granddaughter, Tessa L. Updyke, sister, Emily Updyke and brother, Daniel Updyke. Survived by children, Denice M. (Tom) McMillen, Johnstown; Matthew D. (Monica) Updyke, Johnstown; Jonathan T. Updyke (Jodi) Ridgway, PA; grandchildren, Hali...

Sanborn-Gerber-- Charlotte S., 97, of Laurel View Village, formerly of Richland Township, passed away on October 2, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on August 7, 1924 in Windber, PA, daughter of George B. and Laura D. (Lehman) Miller. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her 1st husband, Carl H. Sanborn; 2nd husband, Ralph L. Gerber; an infant brother, Elwood and these brothers and sisters, Foster, Dorothy Chicarell, Evelyn Brunberg, Martin, Josephine Bosco, Ernest,...

As I prepare to leave this life, I can not help but express my gratitude for the good fortune and bounty with which God has blessed me. First, I am grateful to God, His Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, and the Roman Catholic Church. Upon these I have devoted my life and entrusted my faith. So, this farewell is temporary for many who may read it, all the rest of you can go to …. Church  Second, I am so grateful to God for the two women who have shared my life. My...

Pasternak, Mary Jane, 91, Richland, passed away on September 25, 2021 at Windber Hospice. Born May 1, 1930 in Windber, daughter of Michael and Elizabeth (Wargo) Hrabosky. Preceded in death by parents; husband of 62 years, Paul Pasternak who passed away on Dec. 8, 2013; brother, Michael Hrabosky; brothers-in-law, John, William and Andrew Pasternak; sister-in-law, Helen Pasternak, and nephew, Douglas Hrabosky. She is survived by her loving daughters, Linda, wife of Michael Prozialeck, Richland...

Gartrell, Edward C., 85, of Ebensburg, formerly of Johnstown. Died Sept. 23, 2021, at home. Born Dec. 19, 1935, in Johnstown. Son of the late Edward and Anna (Centrich) Gartrell. Also preceded in death by siblings; Paul, Elizabeth Galayda, Madalyn Siplivy, and James Gartrell. Survived by loving wife of 59 years, Delores (Kokler); siblings Diana Rzeszut, George (Shirley), Victor (Katherine), Barbara Hurtack, Joan (Charles) Rzeszut, Evelyn Rzeszut and Erna Kaminski; also, numerous nieces and...

MISLANOVICH—George Jr., 66, Stonycreek Township, passed peacefully in his sleep on September 23, 2021. Born on March 7, 1955, in Johnstown, PA, son of the late George and LaVerne (Semack) Mislanovich. George was a 1973 graduate of Greater Johnstown Vo-Tech and a 1977 graduate of The Pennsylvania State University. He was a retired cost accountant. He is survived by his sister Judy Mislanovich of Johnstown, and his brother, David (Karen) Mislanovich of Pittsburgh, PA. Also survived by...