Obituaries
Cecelia A. Michura
Jul 1, 2022
Michura - Cecelia A., “Cel”, passed away on July 1st 2022. Cel was born on November 7, 1930, daughter of Jose and Catherine (Krzysko) Tremul.
Cel was preceded in death by parents, husband of 64 years, Edward Stanley Michura; loving son, Edward Jose Michura, who passed away on December 6, 2015; brother, Dr. J. R. Tremul; cousin and...
Randy W. Buchanan
Jun 30, 2022
Buchanan – Randy W., 69, of Johnstown, passed away on June 30, 2022 at Shadyside Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 21, 1952 in Johnstown. Randy was preceded in death by his mother, Wava Jane (Wain) Buchanan. He is survived by his wife, the love of his life, fishing partner, and favorite travel companion of 44...
Craig L. Conrad
Jun 22, 2022
Conrad – Craig L., “Skip”, 70, Stonycreek Township, went to be with the Lord on June 22, 2022 at his residence. Born on July 16, 1951 in Johnstown, son of the late Robert R. and Mary Lou (Fisher) Conrad.
He is survived by his children, Gregory (Desiree) Conrad, Harrisburg and Rebecca (David) Beblar, Johnstown; grandchildren, Ethan and Gracen Conrad and...
Homer G. "Chick" Weaver
Jun 17, 2022
WEAVER---Homer G. “Chick,” 100, of Richland, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2022 at Arbutus Park Manor, surrounded by family. Born July 2, 1921, in Johnstown, son of the late James and Lydia (Weiss) Weaver. Preceded in death by siblings, Ralph, Paul, Gladys and Mary. Devoted husband of 73 years to the late Nancy (Orlando). Loving father of Judy Ream...
Clara Mae "Susie" Gredesky
Jun 16, 2022
GREDESKY---Clara Mae “Susie,” 96, Geistown, passed away on June 16, 2022 at the Lutheran Home at Johnstown. Born May 11, 1926, daughter of Anthony Conway and Helen (Flaugh) Hands. Preceded in death by parents; husband, John Gredesky to whom she was married for 64 years, sister, Mary Tummino, brother, James Conway, son-in-law, James Heilmann and special friend, George Migas. Survived...
Sandra B. Pulgino
Jun 16, 2022
PULGINO---Sandra Bonnie (Hansen), 76, of Johnstown, passed away on June 16, 2022 from complications of an acute illness. She was predeceased by her loving parents, Helen (Flowers) and Otto Hansen; her sons, Antonio and Scott; and her siblings, Gladys, Dorothy, Otto Jr. and Kathleen. She left behind her loving husband, Donald; her adoring sister, Elaine and her brother, Bob; her...
Kenneth D. Peters
Jun 13, 2022
Peters – Kenneth D., 93, Richland, went to be with the Lord on June 13, 2022 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born on March 19, 1929 in Nanty Glo, son of Joseph Sr. and Cora (Fresh) Peters. Preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Ralph, Ruth Kutchman, Erma Jean Pyer, Lester, and Joseph Jr.
He is survived by his...
Helen B. Petruska
Jun 12, 2022
Our precious mother, Helen B. Petruska, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her sons and grandson, on Sunday June 12, 2022. Mom was born on Easter Sunday, April 16, 1933 in Franklin Borough. She was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Chudy) Rykala and the youngest and last surviving member of her immediate family. She was preceded...
Shirley J. Melius
Jun 12, 2022
MELIUS-Shirley J. (Conrad), 85, of Richland. Died June 12, 2022 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born July 22, 1936, in Buffington Twp., Indiana Co. Daughter of the late Russel and Linda (Wilkie) Conrad. Also preceded in death by husband, Daniel R. Melius; and brother Robert. Survived by these children; Rick Conrad married to Cindy (Cale), Richland; Jeffrey, married to Denise (Hoffman),...
J. Clark Bentz
Jun 11, 2022
BENTZ---John Clark, 94, formerly of Geistown, passed away on June 11, 2022 at the Richland Care Center after a short illness. Known to everyone as Clark, he was born in Johnstown August 27, 1927. He was preceded in death by his parents Luther G. and Roda A. (Blackburn) Bentz, his brother Gale P. Bentz and his wife Doris (Benson) Bentz....
Ronald T. Reynolds Sr.
Jun 10, 2022
REYNOLDS---Ronald T. Sr. 80, East Conemaugh, passed away at home June 10th, 2022 surrounded by loving family. Born August 18,1941, Son of Harry and Mary Reynolds. Preceded in death by loving wife of 59 years, Sandra, parents, brother, Leander, sisters, Leona (Meade), Gertrude (Junior), and Delores. Survived by children Ronald, Michael (Penny), Donald Joseph (Ann), Kristopher (Denise), Eric (Tabatha), Shawn...
Birgit Crowell
Jun 6, 2022
Crowell – Birgit, “Oma” 62, Adams Township, went to be with the Lord on June 6, 2022 at UPMC Shadyside. Born on January 6, 1960 in Bad Wimpfen, Germany, daughter of Ludwig and Dorothea (Stroetmann) Weitzel. Preceded in death by her parents, and brother, Uli Ludwig
She is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Paul R....
William A. Rozier
Jun 5, 2022
Rozier – William A., 84, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on June 5, 2022 at Windber Hospice. Born on April 24, 1938 in Johnstown, son of the late McGlaughlan Jackson and Eugenia (Tatum) Rozier. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by children, Michael Brent and Cameron Keith Rozier; siblings, Curtis, Donnie, Hazel Greenlow, Gloria...
Kenneth D. "Ken" Penrod
Jun 3, 2022
PENROD---Kenneth D., 90, Windber Woods, formerly of Richland Township, died June 3, 2022 at Windber Woods. Born January 17, 1932, in Windber, son of Floyd and Cleada (Moore) Penrod. Preceded in death by parents, infant brother, Ronald and Brother, Donald. Survived by wife, the former Phyllis A. Yoder; children; Sharon, wife of Wayne Kaufman, Davidsville; and Bryan, married to the...
Betty Y. Buchan
Jun 1, 2022
Buchan – Betty Y. 94, East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on June 1st, 2022, at home. Born on May 26, 1928, in Johnstown, daughter of Howard M. and Marguerite (Moffit) Good. Reunited with loving husband, Nicholas Buchan Sr., and son Christopher Michael Buchan. She is survived by children Marlene Buchan, Nicholas Jr married to the former...
Wilna Irene (Brush) Augustine
May 31, 2022
AUGUSTINE-- Wilna Irene (Brush), 92, Flint, TX, formerly of Johnstown, PA, went home to be with the Lord on May 31, 2022. Born June 22, 1929, in Indiana County, daughter of Samuel M. and Wilna I. (Fockler) Brush. Preceded in death by parents and husband, Anthony Ralph Augustine, on January 28, 2006, ending 56 years of marriage. Also preceded in...
Sandra K. Reynolds
May 29, 2022
REYNOLDS---Sandra K., 76 of East Conemaugh passed away May 29, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born July 17, 1945, daughter of George and Evelyn Weimer. Preceded in death by parents, brothers, Robert and Richard and sister, Sue. Survived by loving husband of 59 years, Ronald Reynolds Sr., sons Ronald, Michael (Penny), Donald Joseph (Ann), Kristopher (Denise), Eric...
Fred D. Saintz
May 29, 2022
SAINTZ, Fred DeWayne, Born September 19, 1927 – Died May 29, 2022 Preceded in death by parents, Edward P. and Ethel Rebecca (Allison) Saintz, sister Ethel Mae Ebey, brothers, Edward P. Saintz, Jr., Robert and wife, Mary Jane (Frum) Saintz. He was the last of his immediate family and will join his beloved wife, Jane, of 69 years. He is...
John S. "Punch" Zajdel
May 29, 2022
ZAJDEL---John S. “Punch,” 68, Parkhill, passed away on May 29, 2022 at Memorial Medical Center. Born June 16, 1953, in Johnstown, son of Theodore and Rose (Gasior) Zajdel. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Sharon Zajdel, brothers, James and Stefan Zajdel and former wife, Christine Zajdel. Survived by children, Nikita Dite and Jonathan Zajdel, both of Parkhill, brothers, David, Parkhill...
Lois Jean Updyke
May 29, 2022
Updyke – Lois J., 83, Mineral Point, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2022 at her loving granddaughter, Stacy and her husband, Rick’s residence. Born on May 14, 1939 in Johnstown, daughter of William and Loretta F. (O’Conner) Vivis. Preceded in death by her parents, husband, Glenn Sr.; son, Glenn Jr. and a siblings, Kenneth, Paul, and Betty Ribblett. She...
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