Obituaries
Janet L. Dravis
Apr 24, 2023
DRAVIS—Janet L., 73, Johnstown, passed away on April 24, 2023. Born August 25, 1949, in Johnstown, daughter of Robert I. and Anne (Steele) Heidorn. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Robert Dravis and brother, Robert S. Heidorn. Survived by children, Justin (Wendy) Dravis, Sarver; Shawn Dravis, Johnstown; and Alison (B.J.) Alcantara, Johnstown; grandchildren, Matthew, Evan and Owen Dravis and...
George D. Gartrell
Apr 23, 2023
Gartrell – George D., 66, of Johnstown, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2023, at Villa Crest. He was born on July 12, 1956, in Johnstown, the son of George R. and Shirley A. (Reed) Gartrell, both of Johnstown. George was preceded in death by his beloved sister and best friend, Sandra, as well as his maternal grandparents, Henry...
Alvin E. "Al" Just
Apr 20, 2023
JUST- Alvin E. “Al,” 72, of Johnstown died April 20, 2023, at Arbutus Manor. Born October 31, 1950, in Johnstown. Son of the late Donald E. and Marie B. (Lookingbill) Just. Also preceded in death by son Sean “AJ” E. Just. Survived by beloved daughters Ashley E. (John) Bennett, Dawn M. (Shawn) Preis and Ericka Just; grandchildren Jacob, Jonas,...
Warren E. Weaver
Apr 20, 2023
WEAVER- Warren E., “Bud”, 96, of Richland. Died April 20, 2023 at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Mar. 13, 1927 in Windber. Son of the late Warren P. and Freda (Shumaker) Weaver. Also preceded in death by wife Jeanette; siblings Robert, Joan Jessell, Frances Garman.; and several nieces and a nephew. Survived by son Brian A. Weaver; and sister...
Rebecca Berkebile
Apr 19, 2023
BERKEBILE---Rebecca, 69, Salix, passed away from cancer on April 19, 2023. Born March 8, 1954, in Johnstown, daughter of Raymond and Veronica “Vera” (Schellhammer) Partsch. Preceded in death by parents and husband, Terry Berkebile. Survived by daughters, Danielle L Berkebile and her fiancé, Bert Graffius, Mineral Point; and Malissa A. Price and husband, Todd, Westmont; grandchildren, Scott, Ben and...
Jennifer Dawn "Jenn" Vizzini
Apr 17, 2023
VIZZINI---Jennifer Dawn (Cummings) “Jenn,” 43, Conway, South Carolina, formerly of Johnstown, lost her long battle with cancer April 17th, 2023 at her home in Conway, surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 16th, 1979, in Somerset, Pennsylvania, daughter of Jerry Cummings and Shari (Rayman) Cummings. Preceded in death by her Pap, Calvin Cummings; Gram, Diane Cummings, with...
Dorothy M. Miller
Apr 17, 2023
MILLER—Dorothy M., 96, Johnstown, passed away on April 17, 2023 at Richland Health Care. Born October 21, 1926, in Climax, PA, daughter of Alexander and Mattie (Nulph) Cook. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Ross M. Miller; brother, Merle Cook, step-daughter, Janice McKee and step-grandson, Shawn Harr. Survived by children, Andrew Cook (Pauletta), Anderson, Indiana; Michael Kerr (Linda), Elton...
Dorothy S. Bell
Apr 16, 2023
BELL---Dorothy S., 92, Johnstown, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children and grandchildren, on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at Saint Clair Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Bell, son of Frederick George Bell, Sr. and Grace Smiley Bell; daughter Diana Lee; parents, Kenneth R. and Stella (Bloom) Stull; brothers, Dwane (Adrianne) and Don...
Frances C. Moore
Apr 13, 2023
Moore – Frances C., 96, East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on April 13, 2023. Born on July 7, 1926 in Johnstown, daughter of Felix and Slava (Margic) Hadari. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Elmer C. Moore; children, Carol Clark, Edward and Charles Moore; sisters, Mary Kovalcik and Rose Belsky, and brother, Joe Hadari.
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Laverne M. Kessler
Apr 12, 2023
Kessler – Laverne M., 93, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on April 12, 2023 at Siemens Lakeview Manor, Somerset, PA. Born on August 11, 1929 in Kegg, PA, daughter of Clarence Jacob and Lydia Viola (Hillegass) Mowry. Preceded in death by her parents; 1st husband, William D. Walker; 2nd husband, Edward Kessler; son, Curtis Walker, and brother,...
Connie Ray Doepfer (Parkinson)
Apr 11, 2023
DOEPFER (Parkinson) - Connie Ray, 61, of Johnstown. Died April 11, 2023 at home. Born June 22, 1961 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Thomas R. and Ethel (Thomas) Parkinson. Also preceded in death by husband, Dennis Doepfer; sister Patty Tillman; and step-son Benjamin. Survived by sisters Brenda (Daniel) Zak, Nanette Macy, Sandra (Jack) Geisel and brother Thomas...
Pauline A. Drobnak
Apr 5, 2023
DROBNAK---Pauline A., 74, Johnstown, left this life on April 5, 2023 to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Born February 16, 1949, in Windber, daughter of Mike and Ann Przywara. Preceded in death by parents; aunts and uncles, Chester and Florence Badowski, Alex and Katherine Przywara, Sigmund and Frances Karowski, John and Sophie Przywara, cousins, Chet Badowski...
Dwight E. Weaver
Apr 5, 2023
WEAVER----Dwight E., 92, Bellefonte, formerly of Johnstown, died April 5, 2023. He is preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Nan (Edna Ludwig) 2022, his parents Oliver and Florence (Gordon) Weaver, all of his siblings, and his daughter Renee Weaver Johansen (2009). Dwight is survived by his daughters Michele Good (William) of West Virginia and Lisa Weaver...
Daniel C. Crum
Apr 4, 2023
CRUM--Daniel C., 72, Johnstown, passed away on April 4, 2023. Born on January 13, 1951 in Johnstown, son of Melvin Jr. and Elizabeth (Toki) Crum; Preceded in death by parents; first wife, Karen R. (Benna) Crum; second wife, Andrea (Savering) Crum, and brother, Bruce. He is survived by his loving daughters, Jennifer L. (Matthew) Gallatin, Red Lion, PA, and...
George A. Follmar
Apr 4, 2023
FOLLMAR---George A., 94, Richland, passed away April 4, 2023 at Amber Springs at Laurel Wood Care Center. Born February 14, 1929, in Johnstown, son of George and Stella (Heider) Follmar. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Ruth I. (Hahn) and daughter, Carol Ann Apple. Survived by daughter, Denise “Robin” Matthews and husband, Bill, Dilltown; granddaughter, Tracy A. Matthews, New...
Ronald E. Rudge
Apr 1, 2023
RUDGE- Ronald, E., 93, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on April 1, 2023 at McCullough Place. Born on Feb 21, 1930, in Johnstown, PA, he is the son of the late Edgar and Hazel (Leffler) Rudge. He was preceded in death by his first wife Barbara (Arehart) Rudge in 1986 and second wife Bobbie (Dysert) Rudge in 2022. He also was preceded in death by...
Kim David Wenturine
Apr 1, 2023
Wenturine – Kim David, 64, Richland, went to be with the Lord on April 1, 2023 surrounded by his loving family in the comfort of his home. Born on September 21, 1958 in Spangler, PA, son of John and Edith (Gillo) Wenturine. Preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Janet Wenturine.
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June G. Gresh
Mar 31, 2023
GRESH---June G., 96, of Richland Township passed away on March 31, 2023 at Harmony House Manor. She was born on February 24, 1927 in McKeesport, PA, daughter of Frederick and Beryl (Stotesbery) Brabender. Preceded in death by parents; husband, William P. “Bill” Gresh and granddaughter, Haley Miller. Survived by loving sons; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. June was 1945...
D. Jean Holt-Pellon
Mar 28, 2023
HOLT-PELLON – D. Jean, 96, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on Mar. 28, 2023 at Windber Woods. Born on February 6, 1927 in Wellsboro, PA, daughter of Homer D. and Mary Emma (Witherow) Campbell. Preceded in death by her parents; first husband of 43 years, Dr. Donald I. Holt; 2nd husband of 18 years, Gerald G....
Edith Pearl Surap
Mar 27, 2023
Surap – Edith P., 86, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on March 27, 2023 at her residence. Born on February 14, 1937 in Johnstown, daughter of William Raymond and Helen Pearl (Bracken) Gongloff. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Henry T. Surap Sr.; children, Richard Allen and Helen Marie “Candy” Surap; grandson, Richard Kent Surap; granddaughter,...
