Obituaries
Jean A. Schneider
Feb 7, 2024
Schneider – Jean A., 99, Laurel View Village, Davidsville, native of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on February 7, 2024 at Laurel View. Born July 24, 1924 in Johnstown, daughter of William R. and Jennie (Sauer) Coolbaugh. Preceded in death by her parents and husband of 65 years, Warren Z. Schneider who died in 2009, son, Monte R....
Kenneth L. "Ken" Reesey
Jan 30, 2024
REESEY---Kenneth L. "Ken," 81, Richland, passed away on January 30, 2024 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born April 26, 1942, in Johnstown, son of Harold E. and Mary A. (McNeal) Reesey. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Gloria Jean Testerman, Rose M. Reesey and Ethel Sullivan and long-time companion, Laura Lefchick. Survived by wife, Judith (Mock) Reesey and daughters, Shari Mock,...
Bernard L. "Bud" Seitz
Jan 22, 2024
Seitz – Bernard L. “Bud”, 93, Belmont, went to be with the Lord on January 22, 2024. Born on June 21, 1930 in Johnstown, son of Bernard J. and Sara J. (Clark) Seitz. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary E (Hammett) Seitz; infant daughter, Jayne Anne; infant son, Paul Bernard; Joseph Lawrence; sisters-in-law, Carolyn Watt, Carole and Eileen...
Glenn J. Calderwood
Jan 20, 2024
CALDERWOOD---Glenn J., 94, Portage, died January 20, 2024 at Maple Heights Health & Rehabilitation Center. Born May 24, 1929 in Dunlo, son of the late John and Esther (Harrison) Calderwood. Preceded in death by first wife, Elsie (Reeves) and second wife, Carol A. (Helsel); and sister, Martha Louise Holdsworth. Survived by step-daughter, Dorothy (Ted) Luciano and step-son, James (Jena) Helsel;...
Mary Agnes (Wojnaroski) Appley
Jan 19, 2024
APPLEY---Mary Agnes (Wojnaroski), 81, Parkhill, left us on January 19, 2024, after a short stay at the Forest Hills Personal Care Home. She was born on August 14, 1942, in Johnstown, PA and was the daughter of the late Walter and Agnes (Flaugh) Wojnaroski. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald J. Appley Sr. Mary is survived by...
Marlene A. Rzasa
Jan 18, 2024
RZASA---Marlene A., 83, Richland, died suddenly on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Born June 23, 1940, daughter of the late William and Frances M. (McMullen) Mills. Preceded in death by her former husband, Stanley, infant daughter, Melinda Ann, brother, W. Ronald Mills and his wife, Joanne (Warner). Survived by children, Stephen M. and his wife, Melissa (Kondash), Michelle L. Robatin and...
Spencer Charles
Jan 16, 2024
CHARLES---Spencer, 86 of Alexandria, VA passed away January 16, 2024. Born April 15, 1937 in Shelby, NC, to the late David and Ruth (Ross) Charles. Preceded in death along with his parents were brothers George, Roosevelt, Rayford and sister Tressie. Spencer was educated in the Pennsylvania Public School System graduating from East Conemaugh High School in 1956. He worked a...
Genevieve L. Mack "Gen"
Jan 15, 2024
Mack – Genevieve L. “Gen”, 89, Davidsville, formerly of Richland, went to be with the Lord on January 15, 2024 at Laurel View Village surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 9, 1934 in Scalp Level, daughter of the late Ernest H. and Grace (Solden) Thomas.
She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years,...
Margaret Patty Shortt
Jan 13, 2024
Shortt - Margaret “Patty”, of Johnstown, died January 13, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones at home. She was born December 28, 1944, in Johnstown. Daughter of Joseph and Mary (Pavlich) Maurer. She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Peter, Joseph, Martin, and Ronald; sisters, Agnes Maurer, Katherine Alt, and Helen Pizzino. She is survived by her...
Deborah A. Hasse
Jan 13, 2024
73, Sidman, went to be with the Lord on January 13, 2024. Born on August 18, 1950 in Johnstown, daughter of William Kenneth and Ethel I. (Miller) Riblett. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald J. Hasse Jr.; granddaughter, Destiny Lynn Faith; niece, Kimberly Brydon-Stevanus; sister-in-law, Carol Riblett, and brother-in-law, Richard Brydon.
She is survived by...
Marjorie J. Gillespie
Jan 13, 2024
GILLESPIE--Marjorie June (Hagerich), 96, of Vinco, went to be with the Lord on January 13, 2024. Marjorie was born as one of twelve children on June 6, 1927 at the family homestead in Vinco, daughter of the late Ralph and Ethel (Gillen) Hagerich. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband,...
Helen E. "Tootsie" Smith
Jan 11, 2024
SMITH---Helen E. “Tootsie,” 96, Elton, recently residing at Richland Woods, passed away on January 11, 2024. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who was born on Sept. 10, 1927 in Johnstown, daughter of the late Rudolph and Rose (Murphy) Rodkey. She was also preceded in death by husband, Edgar Smith, son, David; brothers and sister, Richard...
Charles C. "Cliff" Bailey
Jan 10, 2024
BAILEY---Charles C. “Cliff,” 60, Johnstown, PA, went to be with the Lord on January 10, 2024 peacefully at home. Born on August 16, 1963, son of Charles and Olive (McCombie) Bailey. Preceded in death by parents and sister, Cheryl. He is survived by his daughter, Amanda and grandchildren; brothers, Curtis and wife, Cynthia; Dean and wife, Jennifer; Dave...
Mary C. Saloney
Jan 10, 2024
SALONEY---Mary C., 95, Franklin Borough, passed away on January 10, 2024 at The Village at Hilltop Heights. Born April 5, 1928, in Franklin Borough, daughter of Jacob and Anna (Resick) Govekar. Preceded in death by parents; husband of 41 years, George Saloney; sister, Anna, brother, Stephen, infant sister, Frances. Survived by children, Michael Saloney and wife, Kathy (Brandle), Bon...
Linnie Larnel Joy Sr.
Jan 9, 2024
Joy - Linnie Larnel Sr., 65, of Hollywood, Florida, formerly of Richland, passed away on January 9, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 11, 1958, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. He was the son of James Tyler Jr., Margate, FL, and the late Cora Lee Joy. Linnie was preceded in death by his mother, mother aunt, Oneil...
Keith C. Colvin
Jan 5, 2024
COLVIN-, Keith C., 29, of Windber. Died Jan. 5, 2024 at home. Born May 4, 1994 in Johnstown. Son of Willard C. Colvin, Jr. and Sheri L. (Hostetler) Berkebile. Survived by parents; siblings, Matthew and John Firm and Ashlee (Colvin) Heinrich; niece Marlee Heinrich and fur babies “Sara” and “Sophia;” also, many other family members and friends. He was...
Margery A. Good
Jan 2, 2024
GOOD---Margery A., 88, Belmont, passed away on Jan 2, 2024 at Richland Healthcare and Rehabilitation. Born July 7, 1935, in Lonaconing, MD, daughter of Lillian Mae Rankin. Preceded in death by her mother and husband of 25 years, Vearle “Skinny” Good. Survived by son John Good and wife Lisa, Belmont; granddaughter, Victoria Ann Good and boyfriend, Andrew Weld, Hollidaysburg....
Pauline B. Kovalchik
Dec 31, 2023
Kovalchik - Pauline, B., “Bubba” “Cookie,” 91, East Conemaugh, passed away December 31, 2023 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born June 30, 1932, in Johnstown, PA. Daughter of John and Anna (Winkler) Zajdel. Preceded in death by parents, husbands, Andy S. Szwast, and Charles W. Kovalchik, son, Andrew J. Szwast; brothers, Ted, Joe, and Frank Zajdel, and sister, Stella Zadarla....
John S. Burley
Dec 29, 2023
BURLEY – John S., 60, Windber, passed away December 29, 2023. Born October 10, 1963 in New York, son of William and Nancy Burley. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by his soulmate, best friend and loving wife, Veronica (Wilson); children Jonathon Burley, Victor (Flores) and fiancée Illyanna Miller, Luther (Flores), and Jasmine (Flores). Also survived by nieces, nephews,...
Benjamin R. Stape
Dec 25, 2023
STAPE--- Benjamin R., 45, Richland, passed away December 25, 2023, at Windber Hospice after a 3 year battle with cancer. Born January 30, 1978, in Latrobe, PA, son of Scott Stape the late Deborah Stape and Malinda and Bill Patterson. Preceded in death by maternal and paternal grandparents. Survived by loving wife of 19 years, Cheryl (Feighner), children Taylor...
