Obituaries
Shannon Davis
Dec 8, 2022
DAVIS---Shannon D., 77, Windber, passed away on December 8, 2022. Born March 3, 1945 in Johnstown, son of Richard Ellsworth Jr. and Myrtle R. (Dively) Davis. Shannon worked in the restaurant industry for many years. The family is being served by Harris Funeral Home, 500 Cherry Lane, Richland.
Budd Kenneth Parker
Dec 7, 2022
Parker – Budd Kenneth, 99, Richland, was called home by his loving Savior on December 7, 2022. Born on March 9, 1923 to Harry A. and Margaret H. Parker. Preceded in death by his parents; brother, William, and daughter, Janis E. Neff.
He is survived by his loving wife of 75 years, Ruth Jean (Frock) Parker; son, Kerry...
Donald "Duck" Briggs Sr.
Dec 6, 2022
BRIGGS---Donald Sr. "Duck," 83, Conemaugh, passed away on December 6, 2022. Born March 2, 1939, Johnstown, son of Thomas and Margaret (McClain) Briggs. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Leona Piechnik, Elizabeth Podoletz, Shirley Barker, Patricia Doyle and Peggy Flanagan; and brother, Thomas Briggs. Survived by loving wife of 56 years, Mary "Corky" (Williams) whom he married October 22, 1966;...
Barbara J. Ream
Dec 5, 2022
REAM---Barbara J., 59, Conemaugh, passed away on December 5, 2022. Born December 11, 1962, in Johnstown. Survived by husband, Richard Ream, children, step-children and grandchildren. Barbara worked as a caregiver at the Hiram G. Andrews Center. She loved to go fishing and she enjoyed gardening and crafts. She was a great wife, mom, step-mom and grandma. There will be a...
Shirley A. Kissell
Dec 4, 2022
Kissell - Shirley Ann (Luther), 91, of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on December 4, 2022 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born on Dec. 1, 1931 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late A. Ted and Violet (Smith) Luther. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dean, and her brother Jay.
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Joann R. Greene
Nov 29, 2022
GREENE-Joann R., 80, Davidsville, died on November 29, 2022, at Laurel View Village. Born June 6, 1942, in Johnstown, daughter of John and Anna (Kopka) Lesser. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Herbert, John and Rueben; and sister, Rosetta. Survived by husband of 61 years, Edward Greene, and sons, Brian (Cathy) Greene and Jeffrey (Susan) Greene. Also survived by two...
Timothy R. Bestvina
Nov 27, 2022
BESTVINA----Timothy R., 69, Geistown Boro, went to be with The Lord on November 27, 2022 at his residence. Born July 2, 1953, to Paul J. Bestvina Jr. and Betty J. (Bero) Bestvina in Johnstown. He is preceded in death by wife, Arley (Snyder) Bestvina; mother, Betty and father-in-law, Alfred G. Snyder. Survived by children, Danette Grasser, Geistown and Joseph Bestvina,...
Lynne A. Carliss-McMahan
Nov 26, 2022
MCMAHAN-CARLISS---Lynne A., 62, of Clayton, NC., formerly of Johnstown, PA, passed away on November 26, 2022, at UNC Health Johnston Hospital, Clayton, NC. She was born on June 12, 1960, in Johnstown, PA, daughter of William V. and Evelyn L. (Bartlett) Carliss. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by husband, John McMahan; son, Sean W. Carliss, married to the former...
Robert A. "Hub" Diefenbach
Nov 26, 2022
DIEFENBACH---Robert A. “Hub,” 94, Richland, went to be with the Lord on November 26, 2022 at Conemaugh Hospital. Born May 7, 1928, in Johnstown, son of Arthur and Agatha (Moehler) Diefenbach. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Shirl (Justinus) Diefenbach; infant son, Terry; brother, Barry and sister, Jean. He is survived by daughters, Sandy, married to Jim Lees, Johnstown; and...
Sarah "Sally" C. Ringler
Nov 23, 2022
Ringler – Sarah C, “Sally”, 91, Geistown, went to be with the Lord on November 23, 2022. Born on November 10, 1931 in Johnstown, daughter of George W. “Jiggs” and Emma L. (Harshberger) Pfaff. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Barry L. Ringler, who stood to hug her when she entered Heaven; sister, Shirley Jean Bozich, and brother-in-law, Elmer...
Edward V. Bonk
Nov 23, 2022
Bonk – Edward V., 93, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on November 23 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 4, 1929 in Johnstown, son of Valentine and Anastasia (Sewak) Bonk. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Rose M., “Pete” (Lear) Bonk; granddaughter, Courtney Rose Bonk; infant sisters, Agnes and Catherine; siblings, Joseph (Ann), John...
Diana L. Kowal
Nov 23, 2022
Kowal- Diana L., 72, of Ravenna, Ohio, passed away on November 23, 2022. Born on August 31st, 1950 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Daughter of Stanley and Louise (Ukmar) Niton. Recently preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Stanley Kowal. Also preceded in death by her father, mother, sister (Beverly (Niton) Mott), sister in law (Phyllis Blum, late wife of...
Joseph Nicholas Sepety
Nov 22, 2022
SEPETY---Joseph Nicholas, 84, Windber, died November 22, 2022. Born March 29, 1938, in Johnstown, son of Nicholas and Mary (Vargo) Sepety. Preceded in death by parents; brother-in-law, Paul Geiser and wife, Daunice, and sister-in-law, Kathleen Geiser. Survived by wife and companion of 61 years, Jean (Geiser) Sepety, Windber; sister, Marie Schellenberg, husband Fred, Windber; sister, Ann Swincinski, husband, Daniel, Central...
Blodwyn "Bobbie" Rudge
Nov 16, 2022
RUDGE – Blodwyn C. “Bobbie,” 92, went to be with the Lord on November 16, 2022. Born on February 23, 1930 to the late Lester and Pearl Leidy of East Taylor Township. Also preceded in death by first husband, Walt Dysert and son, Barry Dysert. Bobbie was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was an accomplished musician...
Jack Strait
Nov 13, 2022
Strait, Jack, 88, of Richland. Died Nov. 13, 2022 at home. BornNov.24,1933, in Saluvia (Fulton County) PA. Son of the late Robert I. and Susie K. (Moore) Strait. Also preceded in death by brother, Russell Strait and sister Delores Saylor. Survived by wife Sarah A. (Kelley); children, Barbara Ann (James) Weis; John R. Strait; and Jean Renee (Joyce) Strait. Step-children,...
Elizabeth A. Hummel
Nov 10, 2022
Hummel – Elizabeth A., 72, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on November 10, 2022. Born on August 20, 1950, in Atlanta, GA, daughter of John D. Boring and Ann L. Webb. Preceded in death by her parents; she joins her youngest son, Matthew, in Heaven along with other relatives.
She is survived by her loving husband of...
Alan M. Klaum
Nov 9, 2022
KLAUM – Alan M. 72, Richland, passed away on November 9, 2022, after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on May 24, 1950, in Johnstown, son of the late Albert and Mary Catherine (Comiskey) Klaum. Also, preceded in death by his brother Terry Klaum. Survived by wife of 49 years, Judy (Adams) Klaum; daughter Amy, married to...
Thomas C. "Fudge" Nimitz
Nov 7, 2022
NIMITZ----Thomas C. “Fudge,” 73, Richland, passed away on November 7, 2022, at home. Born on June 22, 1949, in Johnstown, son of John and Elva (Haden) Nimitz. Preceded in death by parents; and mother-in-law, Mary Botteicher. Survived by wife of 43 years, Cindy (Botteicher), and son, Joseph Thomas Nimitz and wife, Meredith (Conrad) and grandson, McCarthy “Mac,” all of Morgantown,...
Rose M. Bonk
Nov 6, 2022
Bonk – Rose M., “Pete”, 91, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on November 6, 2022. Born on April 19, 1931 in Johnstown, daughter of Lawrence L. and Margaret (Phillips) Lear. Preceded in death by her parents; granddaughter, Courtney Rose Bonk; infant brothers, Raymond and Donald Lear; siblings, Evelyn Rager, Larry and William Lear, and Phyllis Vranich; sons-in-law, Kenneth...
Stanley J. Kowal
Nov 4, 2022
Kowal, Stanley J. "Stush", 80, of Ravenna, Ohio, formerly of East Conemaugh, PA, passed away on November 4th, 2022. Born September 11th, 1942 in Conemaugh, Pennsylvania. Son of Stanley John and Mary (Wojtaszek) Kowal. Preceded in death by his father, mother, sister (Phyllis Blum, late wife of William Blum,) sister-in-law (Beverly (Niton) Mott), brother in laws (Paul Horwat, late husband...
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