Obituaries
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...
Hazel Lorena Andri
Oct 23, 2023
Andri – Hazel Lorena, 104, formerly of Summit, NJ, passed away on October 23, 2023 at Maple Heights Rehabilitation Center, Ebensburg, PA. Born on December 25, 1918 in Weston, MA, daughter of William and Myrtle (Shipley) Mailman. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Fred and eleven siblings.
She is survived by her loving sister, Ethel (Paul)...
James C. Hollis
Oct 23, 2023
HOLLIS- James C., 74, of Geistown, died Oct. 23, 2023 at home. Born Feb. 9, 1949 in Johnstown, son of the late James Clifford and Mae (Allison) Hollis. Preceded in death by parents and son, Seth Jeremy Hollis on Feb. 10, 1978. Survived by wife of 54 years, Donna Marie (Geiser); sons, James Ian (Katherine), Shawn Eric (Gloria) and...
Rev. David K. Louder
Oct 20, 2023
LOUDER---The Reverend David Keith Louder, 56, of Windber, PA died 10/20/2023 after a four-year battle with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease). He was preceded in death by his mother Janice, brother Mark, and sister Mara. He is survived by his wife Corlee, daughters Anna and Amanda, his father, The Reverend Kenneth Louder, and extended...
Nancy A. Hill
Oct 18, 2023
HILL---Nancy A. Hill, 86, Richland, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on October 18, 2023. Born May 24, 1937, in Johnstown, daughter of John and Margaret (Himmel) Parker. Preceded in death by her parents; husband of 51 years, Donald E., brothers, John Parker and wife, Katie; and James Parker. Survived by Jeffrey Hill, married to the...
Shari Pavic
Oct 17, 2023
PAVIC---Shari Maniccia, 58, Nicktown, went to be with our Lord on October 17, 2023. Born on December 2, 1964 in Washington D.C., daughter of Jan Rabel (Vinco) and the late Donald L. Maniccia. Survived by mother Jan Rabel (partner to Michael Patchan) (Vinco). Husband Richard T. Pavic Jr. (Nicktown), son Payden S. Pavic (fiancé to Hanna Burkett) (Nicktown) and grandson...
Howard "Pine" Scott Jr.
Oct 14, 2023
SCOTT---Howard Jr. "Pine," 76, Richland. It is with great sadness for the family of Howard "Pine" Scott Jr. to announce his unexpected passing on Saturday, October 14, 2023 due to complications after a fall at his home on Sunday, October 8, 2023. Howard was born on January 21, 1947 to Howard Scott Sr. and Alberta (Henry) Scott. He is preceded...
Paul G. Volk
Oct 12, 2023
VOLK---Paul G., 71, East Taylor Twp., went to be with the Lord on October 12, 2023. Born June 21, 1952 in Johnstown, son of John E. and Gwendolyn J. (Teeter) Volk. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by wife of 50 years, Gloria J. (Mountain) Volk; son David Volk and husband, Jack Powers, Audubon, NJ; sister, Susan Brown and...
Nina L. Debias
Oct 12, 2023
Debias – Nina L., 97, Richland, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 12, 1926 in South Fork, PA. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Nicholas E. Debias; brother, Carmel (Nancy) Scrofani, and sister, Frances (Hans) Ruddeck.
Survived by loving children, Cindy (Gary) Shawley, Richland;...
Lois J. Gilbert
Oct 10, 2023
Gilbert - Lois J., Johnstown, transitioned from this life to the next on October 10, 2023. She was born on January 6, 1937 in Windber, Pennsylvania, daughter of V. Merle Sr. & Gladys L. (Yost) Stewart. Along with her parents, Lois was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Terry D. Gilbert; infant son, Terry D....
Alice Dorothy Taylor
Oct 8, 2023
Taylor - Alice Dorothy transitioned to her heavenly home at the age of 97 on October 8, 2023, at Oak Hill Rehabilitation Center in Middletown, PA. Dorothy was the eldest of 5 children born to Reverend Benjamin J. Moore and Anna Clara (Sims) Moore on March 8, 1926 in Johnstown, PA. Dorothy was predeceased by her husband of 43...
Ronald C. Geiser
Oct 8, 2023
Geiser - Ronald C. 94, of Johnstown, passed away October 8, 2023, at Arbutus Park Manor. Born on April 23, 1929 in Johnstown. Son of Carl and Elmira (Boyer) Geiser. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Kathleen (Midderhoff) of 64 years; brother, Paul and wife Daunice Geiser, and brothers in law, Jack Shearer and Joseph Sepety.
He is...
Claudia Beatrice Jones
Sep 28, 2023
Ms. Claudia Beatrice Jones, 90, of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on September 28, 2023. Born on May 28, 1933, in White Oak, NC. The eldest daughter of Elbert Otto and Lillie Mae (Duncan) Jones. Preceded in death by her parents; six siblings Attorney Ralph O. Jones, Lt. Colonel Alvin T. Jones, James A. Jones, Annie O. Jones,...
Helen Mae King
Sep 27, 2023
KING—Helen Mae (Potter), 100, formerly of Oakland, went to rest in the arms of Jesus on September 27, 2023. Born March 5, 1923, in Johnstown, daughter of Earl and Emma (Schmidt) Potter. Preceded in death by parents; husband of 31 years, Leonard A. King, who passed away in July of 1977; brothers and sisters, Erma Heider, Alice George, Marie...
Peter Machik
Sep 26, 2023
Machik - Peter “Pete”, 91, passed peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, September 26th at Friends Home, Linden Hall, Kennett Square, PA. Born July 8, 1932, in Johnstown, son of Michael and Mary (Simko) Machik. Preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Evelyn “Evie” nee Grata, infant brother George, brother Steve; brothers-in-law Ted, Larry, and Ray Grata;...
JoAnn Fisher
Sep 26, 2023
FISHER - Patricia JoAnn (Pender), 90, of Mineral Point, PA. JoAnn passed away peacefully at Memorial Medical Center surrounded by family on September 26, 2023. Born June 12, 1933 in Cresson, PA. She was a beloved member of her community. Daughter of the late John and Erma (Walbeck) Pender. Also preceded in death by husband of 61 years, Robert...
Joann L. Mahan
Sep 22, 2023
MAHAN---Joann L., 93, of Upper Yoder Township, went to be with the Lord on September 22, 2023 at Laurelwood Care Center, Johnstown. Born on March 10, 1930 in Johnstown, daughter of Joseph A. Sr. and Virginia M. (Rievel) Gyan. Preceded in death by her parents and husband of 56 years, Carl L. Mahan. Joann was a 1948 graduate of...
William B. Barclay
Sep 21, 2023
BARCLAY – William Bush, 91, Elton, passed away on September 21, 2023 surrounded by his family. Born March 11, 1932, son of William and Maude (Bush) Barclay. Preceded in death by parents, sister Eileen and half-sister, Bertha. Survived by wife of 61 years, Ruby Barclay and children Keith (Brenda), Kurt (Robin), Kris (Scott) Cramer, and Kory (Jenn), and grandchildren...
