Obituaries
Delores J. "Tootsie" Gartrell
Apr 5, 2026
GARTRELL---Delores J. “Tootsie,” 87, Ebensburg, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 5, 2026. Born July 16, 1938 in Conemaugh, daughter of Russell and Ann (Wiackley) Kokler. Preceded in death by parents and loving husband of 59 years, Edward C. Gartrell who died in 2021. Survived by sisters, Linda (Frank) Paolillo, Lower Burrell; Cynthia (Paul) Gartland, Salix; nephew,...
Lester R. Good
Apr 5, 2026
GOOD---Lester R., 92, Richland, passed away on April 5, 2026. Born October 28, 1933, in Hollsopple, son of Clyde L. and Ada J. (Blough) Good. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Virgil, Robert, Clyde, Paul and Carl. Survived by wife of 68 years, Delores. A. “Dorie” (Yurkovich), children, Deborah (Vince) Sgroi, Richland; Christine (Jerry) Rohde, Richland; Scott (Alice) Good, Salix;...
Rita (Oppy) Peters
Apr 4, 2026
PETERS – Rita (Oppy), 95, Richland, went to be with the Lord on April 4, 2026 with family by her side. Born on June 15, 1930 in Alum Bank, daughter of William and Arietta (Heidorn) Oppy. Preceded in death by her parents, loving husband of 71 years, Kenneth D. Peters, and siblings; William Oppy Jr and Charlotte Rhodes. She is...
Robert L. Jacobs Jr.
Mar 26, 2026
Jacobs Jr. – Robert L., 91, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on March 26, 2026. Born on March 31, 1934 in Johnstown, son of Robert L. Sr. and Helen (Panek) Jacobs. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lois J. (Patterson) Jacobs.
He is survived by many friends, including special friend, Donald (Patricia) Schmidt, St. Michael. PA and...
Thomas R. Cowher
Mar 23, 2026
Cowher - Thomas Rand, “T.C.”, 78, passed away on March 23, 2026. He was born March 26, 1947, in Martinsburg, WVa. Son of the late Eleanor Cowher Hays and Kenneth Cowher; stepfather, John Hays. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Margaret (Patty) Shortt; sister, Barbara Kendig and brother, John Cowher.
Tom is survived by...
Nancy Renee "Luchie" Gibson
Mar 22, 2026
GIBSON---Nancy Renee “Luchie,” 68, Johnstown, passed into eternity on March 22, 2026 after a courageous battle of fighting cancer for several years. Born August 8, 1957 in Dauphin County, daughter of Thomas Jenkins and Janie (Christian) Stephens. Luchie was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Darryl Gibson, son, Lasean Thomas, sister, Tammy Christian and fiancée Anthony Banks. Survived by...
Matthew J. Smith
Mar 21, 2026
SMITH---Matthew J., 42, Geistown, passed away unexpectedly in an accident on March 21, 2026 in Johnstown. Born August 15, 1983 in Johnstown, son of Rodney J. and Barbara A. (Urban) Smith. Preceded in death grandparents, Robert and Josephine Urban and James and Alice Lorraine Smith-Fleet. Survived by wife of 16 years, Kayla M. (Saccol), children, Jacob M., Kylie M. and...
Dorothy A. Gerber
Mar 20, 2026
GERBER----Dorothy A., 97, Johnstown, passed away peacefully at her home and went to be with the Lord on March 20, 2026. Born on April 19, 1928, in Johnstown, daughter of Frances (Horton) Hasenstab. Preceded in death by mother, husband, James R. Gerber, brothers, William and Paul. She is survived by daughters, Beverly (Ken) Hogue, Donna (Jerry) Pannone, Kathy (Kurt) Freidhoff and son, James...
Elizabeth A. "Liz" Weaver
Mar 18, 2026
WEAVER---Elizabeth A. “Liz,” 93, Richland, passed away March 18, 2026 at home. Born February 2, 1933, in Johnstown, daughter of Anthony and Barbara (Rezek) Sterle. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Robert P. Weaver; sister, Emma Karalfa and brother-in-law, Charles; brother, John Sterle and sister-in-law Gertrude; and sister, Louise Sterle; nephews, Charles Karalfa Jr., Elizabeth Woznak, Barbara Felix, John Sterle...
Shelby J. Lepter
Mar 18, 2026
LEPTER—Shelby J., 76, Sidman, passed away March 18, 2026 at home. Born Feb. 7, 1950 in Johnstown, daughter of Bernard J. and Betty J. (Hunter) McAteer. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Donald and infant twin brother and sister and infant brother. Survived by sister, Dianne Thomas and husband, David, Walnut Grove and brother Brian and wife, Sharon (Custer), Ferndale;...
Norma J. Ridenour
Mar 15, 2026
RIDENOUR – Norma J. (Ravenscraft), 82, Lorain Borough, went to be with the Lord on March 15, 2026, at home. Born July 28, 1943, in Windber, daughter of Theodore and Alma K. Ravenscraft. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Gerald Ridenour Sr., 13 siblings and numerous nieces and nephews. Survived by son, Gerald Ridenour Jr. and wife Annette (Smith) of...
Dorothy M. Petrosky
Mar 14, 2026
Petrosky--Dorothy M., 86, Richland, passed away on March 14, 2026 at Windber Hospice. Born March 18, 1939, in Cambria County, daughter of William J. and Margaret E. (Boothman) Torak. Preceded in death by parents and brother, William R. Torak. Survived by husband, Joseph T. Petrosky, children, Faye Straw and husband, Gary, Richland; Jeffrey Petrosky and wife Denise (Schrader), Richland; grandchildren,...
John Edward "Skip" Kern
Mar 12, 2026
Kern - John Edward, 80, affectionately known to all as “Skip” — after a brief illness, he passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Jean (Paolillo) Kern; his son, Michael Kern, and wife Beth (Dillon), and their daughters Genevieve and Elise; his daughter, Anne Romesberg, and...
Tigger
Mar 12, 2026
Tigger Hoffer,16, crossed the Rainbow Bridge on March 12, 2026. She was adopted as Bootsie on March 28, 2010 from the Sacramento CA SPCA. Her human, Sharon Hoffer, quickly changed her name to Tigger. Tigger enjoyed sitting on her mom's lap anytime she was on the computer. When going on adventures in the RV, she would always jump on Sharon's...
Minnie R. Worrell
Mar 8, 2026
Worrell, Minnie R., 95, Davidsville, PA, passed away March 8, 2026 at Laurel View Village. Born September 30, 1930 in Johnstown, daughter of Earle and Lottie Mae (Hite) Simmons. Preceded in death by parents, husband Robert G. Worrell; son, James D.; grandmother, Emma Jane (Darr) Simmons; special uncle, Merle Simmons; brothers, Harry, Leonard, and Percy; sister, Violet M. (Sis) Dick,...
Donna L. "Duke" Platt
Mar 7, 2026
Platt – Donna L., “Duke”, 87, Hyasota, went to be with the Lord on March 7, 2026 at home. Born on September 18, 1938 in Johnstown, daughter of George W. and Emma L. (Harshberger) Pfaff. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Elmer L. Platt; sisters, Sarah C. “Sally” Ringler, and Shirley Jean Bozich, and brother-in-law, Tom E. Platt.
She is...
William R. Muha
Feb 23, 2026
MUHA---William R., 88, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on February 23, 2026 at home. Born October 1, 1937 in Johnstown, son of Martin and Elizabeth Muha. Preceded in death by loving wife of 48 years, Doris Mae (Henry) Muha; grandson, John William Muha and great-grandson, Jack Henry Dorian. Survived by children, Mark Robert Muha and wife Catherine, Tennessee,...
Howard Wilson Fry
Feb 21, 2026
Fry – Howard Wilson, 65, Elton, went to be with the Lord on February 21, 2026. Born on September 9, 1960, in Johnstown, son of Woodrow W. and Catherine E. (Betts) Fry. Preceded in death by his parents, and wife, Kathleen A.
He is survived by his loving son, Seth W., Elton; brothers-in-law, Robert “Bob” (Crystal) Beckner, Lititz, PA and Scott...
John T. Grumbling
Feb 14, 2026
GRUMBLING--- John Thomas, 82, of Johnstown, died Feb. 14, 2026, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born April 2, 1943, in Johnstown. Son of Vernon and Trevette Grumbling. He was preceded in death by his wife, Velma D. Grumbling; his son, Barron Thomas Grumbling; and his sister, Carol Grumbling. Survived by his brother, Owen Grumbling; and his children: William C. (Natalie),...
Anna Joan Horner
Feb 10, 2026
Horner – Anna J., “Joann”, 86, Fort Mill, SC, formerly of Johnstown, PA went to be with the Lord on February 10, 2026. Born on July 1, 1939 in Windber, PA, daughter of John and Mildred Preuss. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lynn E. Horner; brothers, James Preuss and Bernie Preuss; Tony Nosal, Joseph Nosal and Paul Nosal;...
