Obituaries
Paulette B. Szwast
Aug 18, 2022
SZWAST, Paulette B., 67, of East Taylor Twp. Died August 18, 2022 at home. Born December 1, 1954 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Joseph S. and Dorothy M. (Lebosky) Barbus. Also preceded in death by husband, Thomas J. “Teke” Szwast; Sisters, Barbara J. Barbus, Elayne M. Barbus, Melanie Barbus and Joyce L. Barbus. Survived by son Zachary J. (Amber...
Raymond E. Wolfhope
Aug 15, 2022
Wolfhope - Raymond, E., 80, South Fork, went home to Jesus on August 15, 2022. Ray was born October 27, 1941, in Johnstown, son of the late Vernon H. and Twila (Emieigh) Wolfhope. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Larry A. and Vernon D., and sister, Donna Percosky; also, great-grandson, Tyler Scott Wolfhope.
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Helen Krise
Aug 15, 2022
Krise – Helen, 93, Richland, went to be with the Lord on August 15, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 27, 1929 in Johnstown, daughter of Michael and Mary (Suchy) Bosak. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Forrest J. Krise; son, Forrest Wayne Krise; brothers, Michael, John, Joseph, Andrew, and Peter; sisters, Agnes...
Marion Przybyla
Aug 15, 2022
Przybyla – Marion, 73, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on August 15, 2022 at Laurel View Village. Born on January 7, 1949, in Johnstown, daughter of John and Mary (Knecht) Toth. Preceded in death by her parents, and a sister, Erma Besseck.
She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, John S. Przybyla; daughters,...
Perry W. Adams
Aug 14, 2022
Adams, Perry W., 61, Johnstown, passed away on August 14, 2022, at his residence. He was born on April 16, 1961, in Patton. Son of the late James A. “Red” and Helen (Plunkett) Adams.
Survived by loving siblings, Darlene wife of Michael Mayer, Johnstown, Marlene wife of Terry Connelly, Indiana, PA, Kevin married to the former Teresa Mesaros,...
Kathleen A. Fry
Aug 12, 2022
Fry – Kathleen A., "Kathy", 62, Elton, went to be with the Lord on August 12, 2022. Born on December 30, 1959, in Johnstown, daughter of Blaine and Ann Marie (Bothe) Beckner. Preceded in death by her parents; and an infant sister, Cindy.
She is survived by his loving husband of 42 years, Howard W. Fry; son, Seth...
Donald L. Deitke
Aug 5, 2022
DEITKE---Donald Lee, 77, Richland, went to be with the Lord on August 5, 2022, at Windber Hospice. Born March 12, 1945, in Johnstown, son of Anthony Sr. and Pauline (Panek) Deitke. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Lillian (Goughenour); brothers, Richard and Anthony Jr. Survived by son, Eric and wife, Jennifer (McCall), Richland; grandsons, Austin and Ayden Deitke; nieces and...
James Thompson
Aug 4, 2022
THOMPSON – James, 83, Richland, passed away on August 4, 2022, at Conemaugh Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born on February 17, 1939 in Pittsburgh, son of the late Carmel Thurman and Vivian B. (Thompson) Sewak. Preceded in death by his sister Dorthea “Mickey” Baker and brother Thomas P. Thompson. He is survived by his loving wife of 58...
Emma Lynn Thomson
Aug 3, 2022
THOMSON – Emma Lynn, 28, Washington, DC, formerly of Johnstown, passed away August 3, 2022, as a result of an auto accident in the state of Indiana. Born April 6, 1994, in Clearfield, PA, the daughter of David and Linda Thomson, Johnstown. Preceded in death by grandparents, William and Rita Thomson. Emma is survived by parents, sister, Molly, of Fredericksburg,...
Edward J. Kleman
Aug 1, 2022
Kleman – Edward J., 85, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on August 1, 2022. Born on June 4, 1937 in Johnstown, son of John and Julie (Turcsak) Kleman. Preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Steven, John, Joseph, Frank, Carl, Annie Green, Mary Kautz, Catherine Kloss, Helen Moschat, Margaret Bollinger, and Julie McGloughlin.
He is survived...
Barry D. Himes Sr.
Jul 31, 2022
Himes – Barry D. Sr., 79, Richland, went to be with the Lord on July 31, 2022 at home. Born on October 20, 1942 in Johnstown, son of Arthur F. and Vera M. (Abler) Himes. Preceded in death by his parents; 1st wife, Jacklyn V. (Muscarella) Himes, and brothers, Gary, Dennis and Francis. He is survived by his loving 2nd...
Carl W. Konvolinka, MD, FACS
Jul 26, 2022
Konvolinka – Carl W., 87, of Johnstown, passed away on July 26, 2022, after a long courageous battle involving multiple medical issues. He was with his wife and close friends at the time of his death. Born on August 16, 1934, in Lewistown, PA. Carl was preceded in death by his parents, Carl W. Konvolinka, Sr. and Hazel (Smith) Konvolinka....
Betty J. Lucas
Jul 25, 2022
81, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on July 25, 2022. Born on June 16, 1941, in Johnstown, daughter of Francis and Helen (Valalsky) Grunza. Preceded in death by her parents; first husband, James Scaife; second husband, Edward Lucas; son, Brian K.; infant daughter, a brother, Edward, a brother Eugene, and infant brother, Charles. She is survived by her...
Francis A. Noreikis
Jul 25, 2022
76, of Elizabethtown, Pa., died July 25, 2022, at home. Survived by his wife, Peggy (Messler) Rice-Noreikis, formerly of Johnstown, Pa; children, Shelia Rae Day, Frank R. and Daniel R. Noreikis; best friend Coco and neighbor Daisy; 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; brother, Robert A. Noreikis. Private family arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, 500 Cherry Lane, Johnstown, Pa. (Richland) Family...
Pamela A. Albus
Jul 25, 2022
ALBUS---Pamela A. (Horn), 59, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on July 25, 2022 at Memorial Medical Center. Born November 1, 1962, in Johnstown, daughter of Paul and Gwendolyn Yvonne (Varchol) Horn. Preceded in death by father; grandparents, William and Clara Varchol and John and Grace Horn; sister, Amy Horn and nephew, Cody Gibson. Survived by children, Stephanie Rais,...
William F. "Bill" Miller
Jul 11, 2022
MILLER—William Floyd "Bill," 75, Salix, passed away on July 11, 2022 at Atrium Manor, Johnstown. Born August 20, 1946, in Bedford County, son of Paul and Mary Elizabeth (Gillespie) Miller. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Edwin Miller; infant sister, Joanne Miller; brother-in-law, Dana Shoff. Survived by wife of 39 years, Patricia A. (Molinik) Miller whom he married November 24,...
David J. Kachmar
Jul 9, 2022
KACHMAR---David J., 81, Richland passed away on July 9, 2022 at home. Born February 19, 1941, in Johnstown, son of Michael and Mary (Singel) Kachmar. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Maxine Rae (Wadsworth) Kachmar; sisters, Elaine Kachmar and Evelyn Smolar. Survived by brothers and sister, Michael Kachmar, Richland; Robert (Sharon) Kachmar, Richland, Patricia (Curtis) Costlow, Richland; also survived by...
Ray G Lehman, Jr.
Jul 5, 2022
Lehman, Ray G. Jr., 89, of Windber (Ogletown). Died July 5, 2022, at Windber Woods. Born Nov. 18, 1932, in Johnstown. Son of the late Ray G. Sr. and Helen Mock. Also preceded in death by first wife, Barbara (Guiher) and second wife, Helen (Gray); infant daughter Mary; and daughter, Angela M. Johnson; brother Jack; brother-in-law, Donald Uzelac and very...
Jerry L. Daugherty Jr.
Jul 2, 2022
Daugherty Jr. - Jerry L., 55, East Conemaugh, went to be with the Lord on July 2, 2022 at his residence. Born on November 6, 1966 in Johnstown, son of Jerry L. Sr. and Patricia A. (Reynolds) Daugherty. Preceded in death by his grandparents.
He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Sue Malzi; son, Jerry...
Judith A. Kline
Jul 1, 2022
Kline – Judith A., 81, Vinco, went to be with the Lord on July 1, 2022. Born on March 3, 1941 in Johnstown, daughter of the late Kenneth R. and Amber (Riddell) Hagerich.
She is survived by her loving husband for over 55 years, Thomas G. Kline; daughter, Lisa A. Kline, Vinco; son, Troy T. Kline, Vinco; granddaughters, Arianna B....
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