Obituaries
Beverly C. Eggert
Aug 12, 2025
EGGERT---Beverly C., 95, Richland, passed on August 12, 2025 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born March 22, 1930 in Pittsburgh, daughter of Bernard and Marguerite (McCarty) Shier. Preceded in death by parents; husband of 50 years, William A. and brother, Donald Shier. Survived by sons, William D., Timothy D. and Thomas D. all of Richland; grandchildren, Timothy D. Jr., Pittsburgh and...
Doris J. Brown
Aug 8, 2025
BROWN---Doris J., 84, Bedford, formerly of New Paris and Johnstown, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Aug 8, 2025 while residing at Colonial Courtyard of Bedford PA. Born Oct 4, 1940 in Johnstown, daughter of Clifford E. “John” and Bertha (Ellis) Holsopple of Windber, PA. Preceded in death by parents and sister, Betty Martell. She is survived...
Barbara A. Varner
Aug 3, 2025
VARNER---Barbara A. “Barbie,” 91, Geistown, went to her Heavenly home on August 3, 2025. Born December 12, 1933, in Johnstown, daughter of Charles and Elizabeth (Fombank) Deitke. Preceded in death by parents; husband, E. Don to whom she was married for 65 years; brothers and sisters, Grace, Marion, Charles, Thomas, Ronald, Connie and two infant sisters. Survived by daughters, Debbie...
James W. Rhoades
Aug 2, 2025
RHOADES----James W., 79, Richland Township, passed away on August 2, 2025. Born December 30, 1945 in Johnstown, son of Richard C. and Phyllis L. Naugle. Preceded in death by parents; loving wife, Barbara M. Rhoades and brothers, Robert and Terry. Survived by daughter, Carol A., wife of Steve Hudack and son, Jimmy Rhoades, Woodbridge, VA; grandchildren, Stephen Hudack and wife,...
Sue Waynik
Jul 31, 2025
Waynik – Sue, 100, Richland, went to be with the Lord on July 31, 2025. Born on May 21, 1925 in Central City, PA, daughter of George and Sue (Coulson) Kramer. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Joseph; grandsons, Chad and Greg Waynik; siblings, John, George, and Helen Kramer
She is survived by her loving children, Joseph A. (Maria), David,...
William E. "Bill" Barkhimer
Jul 29, 2025
BARKHIMER---William E. “Bill,” 87, Richland, passed away on July 29, 2025. Born February 13, 1938, in Johnstown, son of William H. and Jane (Mattingly) Barkhimer. Preceded in death by parents; wife, of 56 years, Bernice A. (Gigliotti) Barkhimer; brother, James Barkhimer and sister, Barbara Keiper. Survived by children, Scott Barkhimer and fiancé, Karen, Richland; and Sheri Evans and husband, Scott,...
Constance B. "Connie" Faith
Jul 25, 2025
Faith, Constance B. “Connie”, 81, Martinsburg, WV., formerly of Windber and Johnstown, died July 25, 2025 in Martinsburg. Born Aug. 29, 1943 in Johnstown, daughter of Gus and Estelle (Borodic) Brendal. Survived by these children, Douglas (Sherri) Faith, Michele (Domenico) Esposito and Kevin Faith. grandchildren; Preston Faith, Chelsea Parmer, Shawn, Kyle and Mitchell Heisey, Felice and Franca Esposito, Derek Faith...
James Craik Dewar
Jul 17, 2025
DEWAR - JAMES CRAIK., 88, of Indian Lake PA, died July 17, 2025 at his home. Born June 22, 1937, weighing only 2lb 2 oz. in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late George and Irene Dewar. He was hospitalized after birth at Magee Women’s Hospital for 3 months. He was a member of the Edgewood High School class...
Judith A. Maurer
Jul 16, 2025
Maurer – Judith A. “Nana”, 83, of Johnstown, passed away on July 16, 2025, at Windber Hospice.
She was born on September 13, 1941, in Utahville, PA, daughter of Andrew and Jane (McGarvey) Chervenic.
Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Joseph; brother, Andrew “Terry” Chervenic; and her loving companion, Snapper.
She is survived by her children: stepson Richard Twardziak (Kim), Jaleen Waugh...
Kimball Q. Sweatt
Jul 15, 2025
Sweatt - Kimball Q., 75, of Richland Township, passed away on July 15, 2025 peacefully with his youngest daughter by his side at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born March 10, 1950 as the youngest of five, he was raised in West Acton, Massachusetts, son of Safford and Olive (Lisle) Sweatt. Preceded in death by his father and mother. Survived by...
Barry D. Reed
Jul 9, 2025
REED---Barry D., 77, Windber, went to be with the Lord on July 9, 2025. Born December 13, 1947 in Johnstown, son of Robert Thomas and Marian Luella (Myers) Reed. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Robert, Terry Lee and Ronald Douglas; son, Todd A. Instone and brother-in-law, Jacob Hritz. Survived by loving wife of almost 51 years, Shirley A. (Instone);...
Donna L. Trent
Jul 8, 2025
Trent - Donna L., (Rader), 87, went home to be with our Lord on July 8, 2025, peacefully surrounded by family at her loving home. Born in Johnstown on March 2, 1938, sole daughter of Edward F. and Maldon F. (Mauk) Rader. Preceded in death by her parents and five brothers: Ronald, Fred, Leroy, Tom, and Larry.
Survived by her loving...
David A. Knepper
Jul 7, 2025
KNEPPER---David A., 85, Johnstown, formerly of Sidman, went to be with the Lord on July 7, 2025. Born October 30, 1939, in Johnstown, son of David T. and Mary P. (Picarski) Knepper. Preceded in death by parents and loving son, David A. Knepper. Survived by his true love, soulmate and wife of 60 years, Mildred (Stormer) Knepper, Johnstown; children, John...
Anita T. Levi
Jul 5, 2025
Levi - Anita T., 91, of Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on July 5,2025 while in Northeast Georgia Medical Center. She was born on March 1,1934 in Philadelphia Pa, daughter of Aaron Slomanson and Anna Pittner. Preceded in death by her parents and loving husband of 63 years, Leo A. Levi Jr., and her daughter, Deborah A...
John Kotch
Jul 4, 2025
Kotch – John, 93, Johnstown, passed away on July 4, 2025. Born March 24, 1932 in Wilkes-Barre, PA, son of the late Jacob and Catherine (Jama) Kotch. Preceded in death by brother Jacob, sisters Catherine (John) Humphreys, Audrey (John) Evanchick, Mary Wychock, Dolores (Robert) Kane. Survived by wife of 65 years, the former Rainelda Harchick, children John (Jessica) of Marathon,...
Brenda Lee Varnish
Jul 3, 2025
72, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on July 3, 2025 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on July 4, 1952 in Johnstown, son of the late James P Sr. and Irene B. (Strayer) Thompson. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a sister, Susan I. Lehman.
She is survived by her loving son, Jason D. (Julie)...
Edwin Thaddeus "Ed" Pawlowski
Jul 1, 2025
Edwin Thaddeus "Ed" Pawlowski, 94, left his earthly existence on July 1, 2025, immersed in the love and comfort of his family. He was born on October 20, 1930 in Barnesboro PA, son of Emilia and Blair Pawlowski. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Reginald and Marion, sisters-in-law, Ursula (Blair) Pawlowski, Arlene (Marion) Pawlowski and brother-in-law James...
Linda Jeanne (Eck) Bobkoskie
Jun 23, 2025
BOBKOSKIE---Linda Jeanne (Eck), 77, Richland Township. Linda’s life was a vibrant tapestry woven with threads of creativity, love, friends and family. On June 23, 2025, in the comfort of her home, she put away her earthly projects, leaving behind a beautiful collection of memories, a close-knit loving family and ingeniously crafted treasures for future generations. Born July 29, 1947, Williamsport,...
Dorene Lape
Jun 21, 2025
Lape - Dorene (Markley), died peacefully in her sleep on June 21, 2025 at Trillium Place, Lancaster, PA at the age of 96. She was born on July 4, 1928 in Johnstown, PA, the daughter of Forrest Markley and Queene Belle Probert.
She was a 1946 graduate of Dale High School. She then attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP), graduating in...
Harold M. Kaseler
Jun 17, 2025
KASELER – Harold M., 84, Conemaugh Township in Cambria County, went to be with the Lord on June 17, 2025 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born on February 6, 1941 in Johnstown, son of Max and Gerda (Rosskopf) Kaseler. Preceded in death by his parents; sister-in-laws, Susan Kaseler and Kathy Keyser; nephews, Benjamin Kaseler and Jeffrey Keyser. Harold is survived by:...
