Obituaries
Joan Elizabeth Torak
Apr 5, 2024
Torak – Joan Elizabeth, 93, Lower Yoder Township, went to be with the Lord on April 5, 2024. Born on October 25, 1930 in Johnstown, daughter of Alex and Balbina (Hiruben) Waslewski. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edward Torak; brothers, Edward Waslewski, and Joseph Lane, and sister, Florence Wozny.
She is survived by her loving children, Nancy L. (Tom)...
Fr. Robert C. Hall
Apr 4, 2024
Hall – Fr. Robert C, 72, Conemaugh, returned to the Lord on April 4, 2024 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born on October 16, 1951 in Johnstown, son of the late James M. and Mary Jo (Hamilton) Hall. Also preceded in death by infant brother Vincent, sister Elaine A. Peterson, brother James F. Hall, nieces Christine and Amy Pudliner; and nephew/Godson...
William C. Go, Jr., M.D.
Apr 3, 2024
GO- William C. Jr., M.D., 84, of Richland. It is with profound sadness that we announce his passing on April 3, 2024. He was born on July 2, 1939 in the Philippines, where he grew up and studied at the University of Santo Tomas to become a physician. He did a general surgery residency at the Clark US Air Force...
Yvonne Kay Horner
Mar 31, 2024
Horner – Yvonne Kay, 89, Coral Springs FL, formerly of Salix, PA, went to be with the Lord on March 31, 2024. Born on February 5, 1935 in Salix, PA daughter of Pearls Harrison and Beatrice (Blough) Beal. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, John F Horner; son John C. Horner; brothers Duane Harrison and Leighton Manges and sisters...
Thomas L. Donaldson
Mar 29, 2024
Donaldson – Thomas L., 86, Johnstown, passed away on March 29, 2024 at his residence. Born on February 6, 1938 in Johnstown, son of Francis Clyde and Theresa Mary (Haughton) Donaldson. Preceded in death by his parents, and daughter, Vicki L. Sliwa.
He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Janet E. (Ritter) Donaldson; daughter, DiAnna L. (Robert) Burkhart,...
Judith Elaine Freedman
Mar 29, 2024
Freedman – Judith Elaine, 69, Cover Hill, went to be with the Lord on March 29, 2024 at Windber Hospice. Born in Johnstown, daughter of William J. and Dorothie G. Zett. Preceded in death by her parents; sister, Donna L. Fellows; nephew, William Zett III, and brothers-in-law, Thomas F. Hayduk, Illario Vastano.
She is survived by her loving husband of 33...
Richard D. Barber
Mar 27, 2024
Barber – Richard D., “Dick”, 90, Richland, went to be with the Lord on March 27, 2024 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born on April 24, 1933 in Johnstown, son of Nicholas M. Barber and Vera (Hostetler) Mock. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Eugene; sister, Carol Good; step father, Joseph G. Mock Sr.; step brother, Joseph G. Mock Jr., step...
Raymond Lee Bense
Mar 25, 2024
BENSE---Raymond Lee, 83, Windber, died peacefully on March 25, 2024 at St. Jude’s Haven, Elton. Born May 26, 1940, in Ashtola son of William Henry and Mildred Gladys (Carpenter) Bense. Preceded in death by parents, high school sweetheart, loving wife and partner of 46 years, Rosemarie A. (Leone) Bense, whom he married June 19, 1965; loving older brother, Edward Vose...
Audrey June Bates
Mar 25, 2024
Bates - Audrey June, 95, Windber, went to be with the Lord on March 25, 2024. She was born December 27, 1928, in Windber, PA, to Alexander and Florence (Delozier) Thompson. Preceded in death by parents, husband Charles (Chuck) Bates, mother-in-law Cora Bates, sisters, Garnell and husband Arthur Henderson, Kathleen and husband Robert Kolodgy; brother-in-law, William Lawson, and nephew Forest...
Althea A. Berkebile
Mar 23, 2024
Berkebile – Althea A., 81, Salix, went to be with the Lord on March 23, 2024 at her residence. Born on January 9, 1943 in Windber, daughter of Dale B. and Allegra M. (Hironimus) Seese. Preceded in death by her parents, and brother, Adrian.
She is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Larry L. Berkebile; children, Sharon Taylor, Lancaster,...
Barry L. Faith
Mar 20, 2024
FAITH---Barry L., 77, Everett, formerly of Richland, died March 20, 2024 at UPMC Bedford. Born October 28, 1946, in Johnstown, son of the late Delmas B. and Ida Mae (Harris) Faith. Also preceded in death by sisters, Donna, Janet Zdelar and Melvin Faith. Survived by the love of his life and wife of 36 years, Becky; and children, Adam (Brenda),...
James C. Vizzini Sr.
Mar 18, 2024
VIZZINI—James C. Sr., 90, Johnstown, currently residing with his son Robert and Cindy, went to be with his wife, Toni on March 18, 2024 at his son’s home. Born January 2, 1934, in Johnstown, son of Charles and Sylvia M. (Page) Vizzini. Preceded in death by parents; wife of 66 years, Mary A. “Toni” (Sievers), granddaughter, Veronica Vizzini and daughter-in-law,...
Andrew P. Dobrota Sr.
Mar 18, 2024
Dobrota Sr. – Andrew P., “Andy”, 74, Geistown, went to be with the Lord on March 18, 2024 at The Villa Personal Care Home. Born on August 10, 1949 in Johnstown, son of Andrew Dobrota and Maryjane (Caddy) Dobrota, Johnstown. Preceded in death by his father; great grandson, Ahren DeHart, and numerous uncles and aunts of the Dobrota and Caddy...
Sandra R. (Golby) Meyers
Mar 16, 2024
MEYERS----Sandra R. (Golby), 63, of Hanover, PA, entered God’s eternal care, Saturday, March 16, 2024, at UPMC Hanover Hospital with her husband by her side. Born April 2, 1960, in Johnstown, PA, she was the daughter of the late James R. and Dorothy L. (Thompson) Golby. Sandra was the loving wife of William E. Meyers, Sr., with whom she shared...
Helen J. "Jean" Barta
Mar 16, 2024
BARTA---Helen J. “Jean,” 85, Richland, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2024 at Memorial Medical Center. Born February 13, 1939, in Elton, daughter of Edward and Sydney Blattenberger. Preceded in death by parents; first husband, Marlin E. Rosbaugh Jr., second husband, Clement Barta; daughter, Tina Jean Rosbaugh; and granddaughter, Andrea. Survived by sons, Marlin E. Rosbaugh and wife, Sandy, Washington;...
Janet R. Adams
Mar 9, 2024
Adams - Janet Rose, 70, of Pittsburgh, PA, formerly of Richland, died peacefully on March 9, 2024 with her children by her side, after a long illness.
Born in Johnstown, PA, on September 15, 1953 to Rita M. (Heinrich) Adams and Paul F. Adams, Jr., she was the youngest of five daughters, and a brilliant mind from the start. Janet graduated...
Donald F. Loushe
Mar 9, 2024
Loushe – Donald F., 87, Richland, went to be with the Lord on March 9, 2024. Born on November 18, 1936 in Johnstown, son of Frank L. and Mary (Ozbold) Loushe. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Faye (Barkley) Loushe; sons, Robert and Dennis Davis; daughter, Vicki Layton, and grandson, Todd Knisely.
He is survived by his loving daughter, Marla...
Kathleen C. Horner
Feb 28, 2024
Horner – Kathleen C., 72, Hollsopple, went to be with the Lord on February 28, 2024. Born on September 15, 1951 in Johnstown, daughter of William and Elizabeth (Shaffer) McCusker. Preceded in death by her parents; Niece, Heidi Allison, and brother-in-law, Alan Beppler.
She is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, Robert J. Horner; siblings, Thomas (Sue) McCusker,...
Donald T. Grasser
Feb 26, 2024
Grasser – Donald T., 53, Oakland, went to be with the Lord on February 26, 2024. Born on July 5, 1970 in Johnstown, son of the late Donny R. Grasser, and Carol A. (Peterson) Grasser, Oakland.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his loving son, Coty S. Grasser, Richland; several nieces, nephews; many friends, and his beloved dog,...
Julia "Bubba" Holtzman
Feb 21, 2024
HOLTZMAN—Julia “Bubba,” 96, Richland, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024 at St. Jude’s Haven. Born July 9, 1927, in Johnstown, daughter of Wasil and Anastasia (Charnonich) Bango. Preceded in death by her parents; beloved husband of 58 years, Ray Holtzman; daughter Connie; brothers, Charles, John and George Bango; and sisters, Mary and Margaret and infant sisters,...
