Obituaries
Franklin Dwight Knavel
Oct 30, 2022
KNAVEL----Franklin Dwight, 91, Johnstown, PA, went to be with the Lord on October 30, 2022 while at his residential community of Richland Woods Assisted Living. Born on May 25, 1931 in Elton, PA, son of Margaret M. and Paul E. Knavel. Preceded in death by his sister, Arlene Callihan-Wilson, Irvin Knavel, step-brother, Duane Leffler and good friend, Sam Coco. He...
Robert T. "Bob" Buck
Oct 28, 2022
BUCK---Robert T. “Bob,” 93, Richland, passed away on October 28, 2022. Born January 20, 1929, in Johnstown, son of Thomas H. and Marie (Sanker) Buck. Preceded in death by his parents and sister, Margaret “Peggy” Ray. Survived by wife of 71 years, Jeanne D. (Cousins) Buck; and children, Richard A. (Diane L. Safko) Buck, Johnstown; Robert T. (Angela Ott) Buck,...
Alaia Hope Young
Oct 27, 2022
YOUNG---Alaia Hope, 5, Johnstown, passed away on October 27, 2022 at home. Born May 21, 2017, in Johnstown, daughter of Albert V. Young Jr. and Volaura Askew. Preceded in death by grandfather, Jesse Askew and Uncle, Orande Askew, great-grand-grandmas, Dorothy Young and Patricia Hipp and Godfather, Kareem Brandon. She is survived by her parents and her sister, Abrelle Young; grandparents,...
Desmond F. "Des" Winters
Oct 22, 2022
Winters – Desmond F., “Des”, 51, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on October 22, 2022. Born on June 11, 1971 in Johnstown, son of the late James “Don” Winters and Lois B. (Thornton) McLaurin. Preceded in death by his parents; maternal grandparents, Lewis and Elizabeth (Stephens) Thornton, and paternal grandparents, James W., Janie (Dubose) Winters, and several uncles.
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Hayden Robert Dominick Garreffa
Oct 22, 2022
Garreffa – Hayden R. D., 19, Ebensburg, formerly of Windber, went to be with the Lord on October 22, 2022. Born on May 4, 2003 in Ephrata, PA, son of Jesse A. Garreffa, Camden Wyoming, DE and Alysia M. Petak, Windber, PA. Preceded in death by maternal great-grandmother, Betty Sandberg, and paternal great-grandfather, Alfred Garreffa.
In addition to his...
Andrew L. "Andy" Kolesar
Oct 19, 2022
KOLESAR----Andrew L., Mineral Point, went to meet his Lord and Savior on October 19, 2022. Born October 20, 1944, son of Andrew and Rosella Kolesar. Preceded in death by parents; sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Jack Hartland, brother and sister-in-law, George and Carol Kolesar, nephew, George Kolesar Jr. and beloved daughter, Lori J. Kolesar (Toth). Survived by loving wife of...
Jodi Lynn Dick
Oct 17, 2022
DICK---Jodi Lynn (Welsh) Dick, 62, of South Fork, PA passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, October 17, 2022. She was born on August 31, 1960, in Somerset, PA, to the late Ralph C. ("Bud") and Gladys (Albright) Welsh. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Stephen Welsh and Ralph Welsh, III, and...
Richard E. "Dick" Skiles
Oct 16, 2022
SKILES---Richard E., 99, Richland, passed away on October 16, 2022, at Windber Woods. Born on March 27, 1923, in Johnstown, son of Harry E. and Sarah E. (Calleo) Skiles. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Betty Marie (Crislip) Skiles to whom he was married for 41 years; son, Richard E. Skiles Jr.; granddaughter, Stephanie Marie Skiles; brothers and sisters, Raymond...
Mildred "Midge" A. Stull
Oct 15, 2022
Mildred “Midge” A. Stull, age 88, of Richland, peacefully entered the gates of Heaven on October 15, 2022, at Windber Woods.
Born July 1, 1934, in Johnstown, she is the daughter of the late Kenneth and Stella (Bloom) Stull.
Midge was employed as a seamstress at several sewing factories. She retired from Rebekah Manor as a Nurses Aide. Midge enjoyed...
Mary Kathleen Norton
Oct 9, 2022
NORTON---Mary Kathleen. God called Mary Kathleen Norton home on October 9, 2022, far too soon at the age of 44. She was born on June 10, 1978, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Daniel Norton Sr. and Margaret Marron Norton, (formerly of Windber, Pennsylvania) and lived the majority of her life in Springfield, Virginia. She was the first born of four children....
Charles Irvin Himmelreich
Oct 8, 2022
Himmelreich – Charles Irvin, 63, Johnstown, passed at home October 8, 2022. Born August 28, 1959 in Norristown, PA and preceded in death by parents William and Ethel Mae (Smith) Himmelreich.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Joyce Lawther Himmelreich; step-son, Martin Karl Lawther of Centreville, VA; step-daughter, Megan Christine Lawther of Chicago; brother Mark Himmelreich and wife Lisa...
Donna M. Naugle
Oct 7, 2022
Naugle – Donna M., 77, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on October 7, 2022. Born on June 8, 1945 in Johnstown, daughter of Frank and Mary (Bizjak) Torok. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Anthony J. Naugle Sr.; brother, Richard F. Torok, and special family friend, Larry Lehman.
She is survived by her loving children,...
Roger S. Shumaker
Oct 4, 2022
SHUMAKER---Roger S., 68, Summerhill, left his home on October 4, 2022 to take his place in Heaven. Born September 24, 1954, in Johnstown, son of Rosella Mozi. Preceded in death by mother. Survived by best friend and wife of 45 years, Janet E. (Hogue), whom he married September 24, 1977; step-children, James Leibfreid (Janice), Johnstown; Michael Leibfreid (Andrea), Johnstown; Terry...
Richard R. Hinterliter Sr.
Oct 2, 2022
HINTERLITER---Richard R. Sr., 95, of East Taylor Twp., passed away October 2, 2022 at The Atrium, Johnstown. Born December 16, 1926 in Johnstown, son of Charles E. and Amanda M. (Holtz) Hinterliter. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ida M. (Harr); sons, Gary L. and Richard R. Jr.; infant brother, Elias F. Hinterliter and great-grandson, Tanner Hinterliter. He is...
Kathryn "Kay" Louise O'Shea
Sep 30, 2022
O’Shea, Kathryn Louise, “Kay”, 92, of Geistown. Died September 30, 2022 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born June 8, 1930 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Kenneth and Kathryn (Shaffer) Sellers. Also preceded in death by husband Bob O’Shea; brother Herbert Sellers and his wife, RoseAnne. Survived by daughters Karen (Russ) Brubaker and Patricia (Mark) Beigay; grandchildren Stacy (Patrick) Colbert, Matt...
Lawrence A. "Larry" Ward Jr.
Sep 30, 2022
WARD---Lawrence A. “Larry” Jr., 75, passed away September 30, 2022 with his loving wife at his side. Born September 8, 1947 in Hazleton, PA, Larry is survived by his wife of 53 years, Nancy; his daughter, Jenna Brennan (Ed), Wayne, PA; son, Larry (Julissa) and beloved grandchildren, Luke and Lily, Seattle, WA. Also survived by Sister, Gloria Holly (Al) Fair...
Leonard H. Lee Jr.
Sep 28, 2022
LEE---Leonard H. Jr. of Johnstown passed away on September 28, 2022, at his home at McCullough Place. He was born in 1931 in Madison Heights Virginia, son of Leonard H. Lee and Virginia Alcora (Carson) Lee. Mr. Lee is survived by his loving wife of 67 years Sandra Z. (Schaeffer) Lee, son Andrew and his wife Carol (Babish), daughter Martha...
Cynthia Jo Batzel
Sep 27, 2022
Batzel – Cynthia Jo, 66, East Conemaugh, peacefully went to be with the Lord on September 27, 2022. Born on May 29, 1956 in Johnstown, daughter of Andrew and Gale (Barkley) Rokosh. Preceded in death by her parents, and brother, Joe Rokosh.
She is survived by her loving husband of 20 years, Kevin Batzel; children, Robert (Amanda) Wainwright,...
Kae'Son Thomas Gordon
Sep 26, 2022
Kae’Son Thomas Gordon, 4 months, of Johnstown, PA, went to heaven on September, 26, 2022 in the comfort of his own home due to SIDS. He was born on May 31st, 2022, to Kiara Spigler and Jashon Gordon (Johnstown). Kae’Son absolutely loved playing with his older brother Ja’Kir and cousins. He also loved play dates and loved getting lots of...
Mary Ann Jenkins
Sep 23, 2022
Jenkins – Mary Ann, 85, Richland, went to be with the Lord on September 23, 2022. Born on August 9, 1937 in Johnstown, daughter of Michael and Clara (Mitchell) Safko. Preceded in death by her parents, and husband, William E. Jenkins.
She is survived by her loving children, Michael, Johnstown, Scott, Petersburg, WV, and Tammy (Richard) Burkey, Greensburg;...
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