Obituaries
John Anthony Pfaff
Jan 12, 2023
PFAFF---John Anthony, 81, Johnstown, went to the Lord on January 12, 2023. Born May 12, 1941, in Sewickley son of John and Laura (Shelsky) Pfaff. Preceded in death by parents; and loving wife of 46 years, Margaret Kandy (Burkhart) Pfaff. Survived by sister, Joanie (Pfaff) and husband, James Miller; brother, Gary Pfaff, sister, Debra (Pfaff) and husband, Keith Christmann; and...
Delores R. Harrison
Jan 12, 2023
HARRISON---Delores, 86, Johnstown, sadly left us on January 12, 2023. Born October 22, 1936 in Johnstown, daughter of Robert and Alvena (Richey) Rager. Preceded in death by her parents, loving husband, Montell Dean Harrison and sister, Rhoda Rager. Survived by devoted daughters, Cheryl (Brian) Lees, and Pamela (Eugene) Smith; loving grandchildren, Heather (Brad), Holly (Brad) Scott (Kristy), Jenae (Osefame), and...
Frederick A. Roseberry
Jan 8, 2023
ROSEBERRY---Frederick A. “Fred,” 79, Johnstown, passed away on January 8, 2023 at Memorial Medical Center. Born October 12, 1943, in Windber, son of Frederick and Hazel (Suto) Roseberry. Preceded in death by parents and sister, Lydia Roseberry. Survived by wife, Marilyn E. (Prough) Roseberry, children, Amy (Scott) Marshall; Robert Roseberry and Kristin (David) Bender; grandchildren, Hanna, Nathan, Abigail and Andrew;...
Elmer C. Laslo
Jan 4, 2023
LASLO- Elmer Charles, 74, was called to heaven on January 4, 2023 after a 2 year battle with leukemia and lymphoma. He was born in Johnstown on November 16, 1948 to Elmer and Matilda (Matchik) Laslo, who both preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Barbara (Beddow) Laslo. In addition, he is survived by...
Janet (Gibbs) Ream
Jan 4, 2023
REAM---Janet (Gibbs), 92, Geistown, passed away on January 4, 2023. Born November 30, 1930, in Johnstown, daughter of Alexander B. and Hilda M. (Bray) Gibbs. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Walter Ream Jr. to whom she was married for 66 years; sister, Nancy Zimmerman and an infant sister, Sandra. Survived by children, Walter Scott Ream, wife, Iva, Windber; Susan...
Joyce Ingeborg Weaver
Jan 1, 2023
Weaver, Joyce Ingeborg,74, of Richland, died unexpectedly January 1, 2023. Born March 31, 1948, in Windber, PA., daughter of John L. and I. Marie (Williamson) Weaver. Preceded in death by her parents and infant brother. Survived by sisters Penelope Weaver, Jacqueline Weaver, Cynthia (Daniel) Weimer, Jane (Duane) Devett, brother Timothy (Diane) Weaver and many beloved nieces and nephews. Joyce was...
Lucetta C. Strayer
Dec 30, 2022
Strayer – Lucetta C., “Lucy”, 88, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on December 30, 2022 at St. Jude’s Haven. Born on November 14, 1934 in Windber, PA, daughter of Harry R. and Catherine M. (Block) Shoenthal. Preceded in death by parents; husband, David G. Strayer; special uncle, Arthur H. Shoenthal, and sister-in-law, Anita Shoenthal.
She is...
Vicki Lynn Valinsky
Dec 30, 2022
VALINSKY---Vicki Lynn (Silko), 69, Windber, passed away on December 30, 2022 at home. Born November 25, 1953, in Johnstown, daughter of John J. and Geraldine C. (Parks) Silko Sr. Preceded in death by her parents. Survived by husband of 41 years, Barry L. Valinsky; brother and sister, John Silko, and girlfriend, Del Eckenrod , Johnstown; Patricia Mellon and husband, Dave,...
Doris Ruth McKeel
Dec 29, 2022
McKeel – Doris Ruth, 95, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on December 29, 2022. Born on April 2, 1927 in Johnstown, daughter of Valentine Blaine and Nellie Mae (Daughenbaugh) Teeter. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Carl W. McKeel; son-in-law, Gary K. Hoover; siblings, brother Marlin Teeter Sr., sisters Elda Beistel, Margaret Nealen and Mildred Reitler. She...
Gwendolyn Y. Horn
Dec 25, 2022
HORN---Gwendolyn Y., 82, Windber Woods, passed away on December 25, 2022. Born November 12, 1940, in Johnstown, daughter of William C. and Clara Belle (Boring) Varchol. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Paul B. Horn; sister, Donna Lee Varchol; daughters, Pamela Albus and Amy Horn and grandson, Thomas “Cody” Gibson. Survived by daughter, Donna Jean Heaton and husband, Cliff Heaton,...
Mary Jo Hall
Dec 23, 2022
Hall – Mary Jo, 97, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on December 23, 2022 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born on December 4, 1925 in Johnstown, daughter of Francis P. and Helen M. (Kelley) Hamilton. Preceded in death by her parents; husband of 35 years, James M. Hall; children, Elaine A. and her husband, Harold Peterson; son, James...
Stanley J. Fisher Jr.
Dec 22, 2022
Fisher Jr. – Stanley J. "Benny” of Vinco died December 22, 2022 after a short bout with colon cancer. Born June 20, 1944, in Portage, PA, he was the son of Mary (Fordick) Galioto and the step-son of Philip Galioto.
He is survived by his faithful wife of fifty-five years, Joan "Joanie" (Angus) Fisher of Vinco; daughters Teresa...
James M. Smith Sr.
Dec 19, 2022
Smith Sr. – James, M., 80, Richland, passed away on December 19, 2022. Born on October 7, 1942 in Saxton, PA, son of Fred H. and Viola (Brown) Smith. Preceded in death by his parents; sister, Carol Lentvorsky, and brother, Richard..
He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Shirley A. (Knepper) Smith; sons, Bradley J....
Robert L. Stevens
Dec 18, 2022
Stevens-Robert L., “Bobby”, 79, of Richland. Died December 18, 2022 at home after a 14 month courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born May 16, 1943 in Windber. Son of the late Louis and Rose (Domineck) Stevens. Also preceded in death by sister Patricia Stevens. Survived by wife Kimberly (Kleczek), daughters Robin, Jennifer, Jocelyn and Erin (Mark); grandchildren, Alana and James;...
Jeffrey Scott Bloom
Dec 17, 2022
Bloom – Jeffrey Scott, 62, Richland, went to be with the Lord on December 17, 2022. Born on January 8, 1960 in Johnstown, son of Ernest and Beverly (Gay) Bloom.
He is survived by his loving children Jessica M. Bloom and partner Danielle Johnson, Madison, WI, and Brandyn S. Bloom and his fiancée, Ashley Goss, Conemaugh Township, Cambria...
Charles R. Beam
Dec 16, 2022
Beam – Charles R., “Chuck” 90, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on December 16, 2022. Born on August 19, 1932 in Johnstown, son of Richard and Anna (Pechak) Beam. Preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Betty Imars.
He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Mary Jane (Augustine) Beam; children, Richard...
Natalie J. Zerby
Dec 16, 2022
Zerby, Natalie J, 94, of Richland, went to be with the Lord on December 16, 2022. Born November 6, 1928, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Morris E. and E. Katherine (Baltzer) Strayer. Also preceded in death by first husband, Robert M. Heinze and second husband, Robert J. Zerby; and brother, James M. (Doris) Strayer.
Survived by loving children;...
Susanna F. Shuman
Dec 13, 2022
Shuman – Susanna F., 60, Duncansville, formerly of East Conemaugh, died December 13, 2022, at UPMC Altoona. Born October 17, 1962, in Pittsburgh, daughter of Nathaniel and Carol Williams. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Larry B. Shuman.
Survived by loving children, Steven Shuman, Duncansville, PA, Joshua Paul (Dakota) Shuman, Washington, PA, Nicole Marie Hayes, Washington, and George Douglas...
Mary A. "Toni" (Sievers) Vizzini
Dec 12, 2022
VIZZINI—Mary A. (Sievers) “Toni,” 86, passed on December 12, 2022. Born on October 28, 1936, in Johnstown, daughter of Edward and Alice I. (Williamson) Sievers. Preceded in death by her parents; sister, Dolores (Paul) Hicks; brothers, Edward (Irene) and William Sievers ; half-brothers, William and Eugene Smith; and granddaughter, Veronica Vizzini. She is survived by her loving husband of 66...
Paul J. Bestvina, Jr.
Dec 8, 2022
BESTVINA – Paul J. Jr., 94, of Stonycreek Twp., passed away on December 8, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his family. Born on April 17, 1928, in Cairnbrook, to Paul J. Bestvina, Sr. and Aloysia Bestvina. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Betty J. Bestvina, son, Timothy R. Bestvina, daughter-in-law, Arley J.Bestvina, numerous brothers, sisters and...
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