Obituaries
Kenneth J. Kush
Aug 21, 2026
Kush - Kenneth James, 77, Concordia at Arbutus Park Manor, formerly of Johnstown, died August 21, 2026 at the manor. Born June 29, 1949, in Johnstown, son of John A. and Angela (Seftick) Kush. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by loving wife, Nora (Kells) Kush; daughters, Jennifer Kush, Angela (Michael) Rager; grandsons, Zakaree Rager (Caitlyn), Ian Rager and Elias...
Charles J. Lokesak
Aug 23, 2026
Lokesak – Charles J., 91, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on August 23, 2026 at his residence. Born on August 13, 1935 in Johnstown, son of Charles and Eileen (Darney) Lokesak. Preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, Walter Oleshefski; wife, Dorothy M. (Rychak) Lokesak; brother, Donald, and his beloved companion, Piper.
He is survived by his loving step...
Kitten
Aug 13, 2026
Kitten was a beloved companion who brought warmth, comfort, and unconditional love to everyone around him. He loved the simple things in life curling up by the heater, gazing into the fireplace, and snuggling on his dad’s belly while he played Xbox.
Kitten especially loved his favorite foot rubs and the comfort of being close to the people he loved. He...
Chaos
Aug 12, 2026
Chaos brought smiles, love, and laughter to everyone he ever met. From the very beginning, he stole our hearts and filled our lives with unforgettable memories.
Born on Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2015, Chaos was an energetic, sweet, and incredibly loving Husky. He had a personality all his own and a way of bringing happiness wherever he went.
Chaos loved smelling flowers,...
Marjorie A. Dunmeyer
Aug 9, 2026
Dunmeyer – Marjorie A., “Marge”, 89, Johnstown, went home to be with the Lord on August 9, 2026. Born on September 5, 1936 in Johnstown, daughter of Stanford D. and Margaret (Kristoff) Gates. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lester J. Dunmeyer Sr.; son, Shawn P. Dunmeyer, and brothers, Wesley Gates and Owen Gates.
She is survived by her loving...
Nikki
Aug 8, 2026
In Loving Memory of Nikki ❤️
Nikki passed away peacefully on August 8, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter, and cherished memories that will forever remain in the hearts of her family.
Nikki loved her evening walks with Mom and Grandma Cookie. She especially loved seeing her Uncle Moosie outside the next door, she would happily jump the fence and...
Billie Ann Lehman
Aug 4, 2026
LEHMAN---Billie Ann, 93, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on August 4, 2026 at Villa Personal Care, Johnstown. Born August 20, 1932, in Kincaid, WV, daughter of William and Dicksie (Ingram) Smith. Preceded in death by parents; husband, James P. Lehman and brother, Dixie Leigh Smith. Survived by children, Lynn A. (Lori) Lehman, Apex, NC; Christine A. (Edward)...
Sobe
Aug 1, 2026
In Loving Memory of Sobe
May 24, 2022 – August 1, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Sobe, who crossed the Rainbow Bridge on August 1, 2026.
Sobe was the sweetest, gentlest, and most loving companion anyone could ever hope for. She had a special affection for horses and chickens, but nothing brought her more...
David D. Pessolano
Jul 30, 2026
PESSOLANO----David D., 56, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on July 30, 2026 at home after a hard-fought courageous battle with glioblastoma. Born July 12, 1970, in Johnstown, son of James and Christine “Tina” Pessolano. Preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Luigi and Erma Pessolano, maternal grandparents, John and Helen Kowal, uncles, John Pessolano and Ed Kowal and in-laws,...
Chipp
Jul 29, 2026
Chipp (aka Mama), hatched on April 12, 2021, passed away on July 29, 2026. Chipp was a lovable, silly bearded dragon who was loved by many. She eventually became very sick over the past few months and ended up being diagnosed with egg dystocia.
Chipp would always "glass surf" to "ask" to come out of her enclosure and enjoyed eating strawberries...
Joan Allene Grenke
Jul 28, 2026
Grenke - Joan Allene (Halverson), 94, of Johnstown, formerly of New Florence and Conway, South Carolina passed away on July 28, 2026 at her residence, The Addison of McCullough Place. Born September 17, 1931 in Windber, daughter of Raymond A. and Grace E. (Letcher) Halverson.
Preceded in death by her parents; husband Telford “Ted”, sister Jean (Halverson)Walker and daughter-in-law April (Robichaud)...
Sheila S. Sandberg
Jul 27, 2026
Sandberg – Sheila S., 63, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on July 27, 2026. Born on October 30, 1962 in Johnstown, daughter of Harold O Sr. and Betty M. (Taylor) Sandberg. Preceded in death by her parents, and nephew, Hayden Garreffa.
She is survived by her loving children, Thomas J. (Elizabeth) Sandberg; grandchildren, Sadriah, Cameryn, Rick, Allyson, Zeke, Arabella,...
Marguerite J. "Marjean" Barber
Jul 27, 2026
Barber – Marguerite, J., “Marjean”, 94, Richland, went to be with the Lord on July 27, 2026 at Concordia @ Arbutus Park. Born on July 24, 1932 in Johnstown, daughter of Daniel C. and Sara E. (Zimmerman) McDonald. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Richard D., “Dick” Barber; son-in-law, Donald Parker; daughter-in-law, Nancy Barber, and brother-in-law, Steve Homan.
She is survived...
Sandra Lee Miller
Jul 22, 2026
MILLER--Sandra Lee (Eplett), 86, Richland, died July 22, 2026 at Windber Hospice. Born September 2, 1939 in Johnstown, daughter of Byron R. Eplett and Dorothy I. (Grush) Abel. Preceded in death by parents, husband, Telford; sister, Leanne Papinchak. Survived by loving sons, Bruce E. Miller, married to the former Dawn Beam, Geistown and Telford E. Miller Jr., married to the...
John J. Rozum
Jul 20, 2026
ROZUM—John J., 78, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on July 20th 2026 at James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center, Altoona. Born May 16th, 1948, in Johnstown, son of Joseph and Julia (Prestipino) Rozum. Preceded in death by parents; siblings, Joseph and Patricia; brother-in-law, Gary (Ziggy), nephew, Bobby and great niece, Naomi. Survived by sister, Maria (Rozum) Witkosky,...
Margaret E. "Maggie" Martin
Jul 19, 2026
MARTIN – Margaret E. "Maggie," 91, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on July 19, 2026 at Windber Woods. Born on December 19, 1934 in Johnstown, daughter of Isadore C. and Marie (Sellman) Weinzierl. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Thomas Charles; siblings, William, Robert, Arthur, Lester, Maryann Findley, James, Joseph and Thomas, son-in-law, James V. DeLuca....
Paul Joseph Kuchenbrod Jr.
Jul 14, 2026
Kuchenbrod Jr. – Paul Joseph, “P.J.” 51, South Fork, went to be with the Lord on July 14, 2026 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital. Born on January 12, 1975 in Johnstown, son of Paul Joseph Kuchenbrod Sr. and the late Audrey M. (Chimelewski) Kuchenbrod.
In addition to his father, he is survived by his loving sister, Stephanie L. Kuchenbrod, South Fork; uncles,...
Ronald K. Shirt
Jul 8, 2026
Shirt – Ronald K., 93, Windber, went to be with the Lord on July 8, 2026 at Windber Hospice. Born on November 4, 1932 in Windber, son of John and Elva Mae (Durst) Shirt. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lois J. (Wadsworth) Shirt; son, R. Mark Shirt; grandchildren, Sara Anne Shirt, and Joshua Shirt; brother, Rennie Shirt; in-laws,...
James M. Edwards Jr.
Jul 5, 2026
EDWARDS - James M. Jr., 65, Geistown Borough, went to be with the lord on July 5, 2026. Born on September 2, 1960, son of James Morgan Edwards Sr. and Mary Carol Edwards (Grachan.) Preceded in death by his daughter, Paige Edwards; grandparents Robert and his wife, Gwendolyn Hoover, Joseph and Esther Grachan. He is survived by his loving family:...
Barry A. Barker
Jul 2, 2026
BARKER---Barry, 66 of Ligonier tragically passed away on July 2, 2026.
Barry was the beloved son of Clair and Florence Barker. He is survived by his loving wife, Susan Barker; his sons, Sean (Nicole) and Shane (Nikki); his stepson, Ryan; his cherished grandchildren, Griffin and Amelia Barker; and his brother, Rian Barker.
Barry’s greatest joy was his family, his friends, and the...
