Obituaries
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...
Leonard J. Russell
Dec 21, 2023
RUSSELL—Leonard J., 82, Richland, passed away December 21, 2023. Born January 19, 1941, in Cairnbrook, son of John and Annette (Shelko) Russell. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Barbara Jean (Slovensky) Russell; and brother, Robert Russell. Survived by daughters, Connie Grunza, Davidsville and Renee Stephens, Johnstown; grandson, Russell Grunza, Davidsville. Brother of Sylvester Russell, Cairnbrook and Patricia Dively (Jerry), Harrisburg;...
Michael F. "Mike" McMullen
Dec 11, 2023
McMULLEN—Michael F. “Mike,” 75, South Fork. Born March 10, 1948 in Buffalo, NY and entered eternal life on December 11, 2023. Preceded in death by father; brothers, Jack and Paul; sister, Theresa and an infant grandchild. Survived by wife of 42 years, Norma J. (Sobetsky) McMullen; children, Melissa Zevorich and husband, Jason, Beaverdale; Michelle Haberl and husband, Jason, South...
Edward R. Friedel
Dec 6, 2023
Friedel – Edward R., 85, Richland, went to be with the Lord on December 6, 2023 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born on June 28, 1938 in Johnstown, son of the late Jack E. and Kathryn (Sievers) Friedel.
He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Kathleen A. (Kirkpatrick) Friedel; children, Diana L. (Robert) Zaman, Portage,...
James E. Mikolic
Dec 4, 2023
MIKOLIC, James E., “Jim, Bones,” 90, passed away at home on December 4, 2023. James is preceded in death by his parents Frank and Isabella, his brothers Joe, Tim, and Ken Mikolic, and his grandson Joshua Pavic. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Donna R. (Coyle), his brother John married to Diane, his brother Frank married...
Leo D. Schutte
Nov 26, 2023
Schutte, Leo D., 87, of Belmont, returned home to the Lord on November 26, 2023 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born on May 24, 1936 in Johnstown, son of the late Joseph B. and Anna Marie (Pullvermiller) Schutte. He is proceeded in death by the love of his life, Gail (Brown) Schutte and brothers; Joseph A. “Dugan,” Harry, Walter and...
Leland Jay Beegle
Nov 25, 2023
Beegle - Leland Jay, 93, of Englewood Fl, formerly of Johnstown, passed away on November 25, 2023, at the Venice Hospice House surrounded by his family. Leland was born in Johnstown, PA, on December 13, 1929, to the late Walter Samuel Beegle and Bernadetta Louise Blough.
In addition to his parents, Leland is preceded in death by his loving wife,...
David Louis Comar
Nov 25, 2023
Comar - David Louis, 53, of Johnstown, Sidman (Adams Township), Pennsylvania was tragically taken from us on November 25, 2023 and now is in the Lord‘s hands. David was born in Edison, New Jersey on November 14, 1970. He grew up in Roselle, New Jersey, where he attended Abraham Clark High School. He spent his young adult life in...
Gabriel Allan Nginyo
Nov 25, 2023
NGINYO---Gabriel Allan, 19, Salix, passed away tragically in the early morning of November 25, 2023, due to injuries sustained in a fatal car accident. Gabriel was born on March 6, 2004, in Johnstown, beloved son of Josphat A. Nginyo and Kathleen M. Dusack. Preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Sarah Njeri and Allan Njugi and several aunts, uncles and...
Paul J. Hruska Jr.
Nov 18, 2023
"Pap", 81, Johnstown, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November 18th, 2023, surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by his parents, Paul J. Hruska Sr. and Bernice (Kush) Hruska.
Survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Connie (Leonard) and his children: Jonathan (Erin) of Richmond, Virginia; Jason (Cheri) of South Fork, and Courtney of Alexandria, Virginia. ...
Jerry Lee Goenner
Nov 17, 2023
GOENNER—Jerry Lee, 75, Johnstown, passed away November 17, 2023 at Windber Woods. Born April 4, 1948, in Johnstown, son of William F. Jr. and Arbutus (Price) Goenner. Preceded in death by parents and brother, William F. Goenner. Survived by sister-in-law, Betsy Goenner, nephew, Christopher D. Goenner and niece, Laurie A. Goenner-Palasz and husband, Miles. Jerry worked in the security...
Seren A. Prince
Nov 14, 2023
PRINCE---,Seren A., 59, of Johnstown, passed away on November 14, 2023, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Seren (or called by her sister as “Sally Jane”) was born in Pensacola, FL, on January 12, 1964. She grew up in Ankara, Turkey, as a military brat. Prior to Johnstown, she lived in Savannah, TN, where she considered “home.” Preceded in death by...
Robert A. Wertz, "Bob"
Nov 5, 2023
Wertz – Robert A., “Bob”, 80, Richland, went to be with the Lord on November 5, 2023. Born on April 27, 1943 in Windber, son of Wilbur B. and Grace V. (Saylor) Wertz. Preceded in death by his parents, and brother-in-law, Steve Bean. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Shirley E. (Bean) Wertz; children,...
Byron L. Stuver
Nov 4, 2023
Stuver – Byron L., 81, Davidsville, went to be with the Lord on November 4, 2023. Born on May 9, 1942 in Johnstown, son of Richard C. and Elda F. (Eicher) Stuver. Preceded in death by his parents, brother, Richard J. Stuver, and brother-in-law, Harve Stineman.
He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Betty...
Mary Bertino
Oct 30, 2023
BERTINO---Mary, 98, Richland. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Joseph A. “Bart” Bertino; and her parents, Thomas and Francesca (Carita) Cornacchia; brother Joseph (Ann) Cornacchia; sisters, Rose (Albert) DiClemente; Annie (John) Gaio; Angeline (Dominick) Bertino and Delphina (Steve) Toth and Santo Bertino. Mary was the last surviving member of her family. Born January 22,...
Mark A. Konchan
Oct 26, 2023
KONCHAN – Mark A., 63, Richland, passed away on October 26, 2023, in Johnstown. Born April 8, 1960, in Johnstown, son of Edward W. and Lois M. (Adams) Konchan.
Preceded in death by his parents; brother, Kim W. Konchan and sister-in-law, Kathy (Wingard) Konchan. Survived by loving brothers, Charles Konchan, married to the former Carol Freidhoff, Johnstown,...
Lois Ann Fleming
Oct 26, 2023
FLEMING – Lois Ann (Bendick), 86, Johnstown, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 26, 2023. Born July 29, 1937, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, to parents Joseph Bendick, Sr., and Margaret (Lindt) Bendick. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Thomas P. Fleming, Sr.; siblings Joseph Bendick, Jr., and Ronald Bendick; and grandson Ryan Fleming. Survived by...
Lois J. Wingard
Oct 25, 2023
Wingard, Lois J., 90, Richland, went to be with the Lord on October 25, 2023. She was born on March 26, 1933 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late William J. Sr. and Milva P.(Prough) Rudge. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edward J. Wingard Sr. ; sisters, Doris P. Shrader and Bonnie L. Bunn, and brothers-in-law, Wayne Shrader...
Hilda E. and Stephen T. Nakai
Oct 23, 2023
Nakai – Hilda E., 76, passed away on May 3, 2023 and Stephen T., 79, passed away on October 23, 2023, both of Johnstown, PA. Hilda was born on March 27, 1947 and Stephen was born on January 10, 1944 both in Lanai City, HI. Hilda was the daughter of Placido and Floserfina (Dumayas) Ballesteros. Stephen was the son...
