Obituaries
Melvin E. Foust Jr.
Feb 20, 2023
Foust – Melvin E., Jr., 58, Stonycreek Township, went to be with the Lord on February 20, 2023. Born on December 26, 1964 in Johnstown, son of the late Melvin E. Foust Sr. and Georgianne (Rice) Foust.
He is survived by his loving brothers, Jeffery R., Richland Township and J. Charles, married to the former Jamie Huggins,...
Timmie L. Hale
Feb 18, 2023
HALE---Timmie L., 83, Richland, went to be with the Lord on February 18, 2023. Born February 19, 1939, in Perryopolis, daughter of Frank W. and Mary Edna (Cook) Greene. Preceded in death by parents and husband of 50 years, Harry S. Hale who died in 2011. Survived by children, Carmel and husband, Kevin Wieserman, Johnstown and their son, Ian...
Russell W. Brubaker
Feb 17, 2023
Brubaker, Russell, W. 73 of Windber, went to be with the Lord on February 17, 2023 at home. Born on April 20, 1949 in Johnstown, PA, son of Charles and Katherine (Tressler) Brubaker. Preceded in death by his parents, and brother Richard Brubaker. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Karen (O’Shea) Brubaker; children; Stacy Colbert of...
Cynthia May
Feb 13, 2023
MAY----Cynthia ‘Cindie,’ 69, a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army, passed away on February 13, 2023.She valued this service highly and attained the rank of SSG. As part of this service, she earned Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, NCO Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Sharpshooter Badge - Rifle, M16, and Marksmen Badge -...
David Keith Stiles, Jr.
Feb 11, 2023
Stiles, David Keith Jr., 34 of Delray Beach, FL. Died February 11, 2023 at Baptist Health Bethesda Hospital East in Boynton Beach, FL. Born November 8, 1988 in Plantation, FL. Son of David Keith Sr. and the late Mary Lou (Hutchison) Stiles. Survived by his loving and devoted wife Nicole (Udrich), sister Erika Stiles, father David K. Stiles Sr.,...
Gertrude D. Allison
Feb 8, 2023
ALLISON---Gertrude D. (Hoban), 97, Johnstown, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2023. Born February 2, 1926, in Windber, daughter of Henry and Amelia (Stoldolski) Hoban. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Francis R. Allison; son, Robert F. Allison; and 12 brothers and sisters. Survived by children, David P. Allison, Bedford; Mary F. Roles, Johnstown; June (Luther) Whitehurst, Roper, NC;...
Tara Anne Burkey
Feb 3, 2023
BURKEY--Tara Anne, 52, Johnstown, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 3, 2023 in Pittsburgh, surrounded by her loving family. Born May 7, 1970, in Johnstown, daughter of Robert and Deborah (Allbaugh) Burkey of Johnstown. She is survived by her parents and brother, Robert Troy Burkey, his wife Angela (Miller), and their children, her...
Patty L. Woodnorth (Mitchell)
Jan 31, 2023
Woodnorth (Mitchell), Patty L., 85, of Johnstown, passed away on Jan. 31, 2023 at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born April 11, 1937 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Roy and Ruth (Spangler) Saylor. Also preceded in death by husband Donald C. Woodnorth on September 22, 2022, second husband Donald D. Mitchell, MD and first husband, Barry St. Clair; sisters, Dorothy...
Thomas J. Redvay
Jan 25, 2023
REDVAY----Thomas J., 77, Richland, passed away on January 25, 2023. Born October 25, 1945, in Chicago, son of John S. and Rosemary T. (Kresach) Redvay. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by wife of nearly 55 years, Diane (Foxworthy) Redvay, whom he married February 24, 1968; children, Gordon (Diana) Redvay, Clearwater, FL; Kevin (Kim) Redvay, Johnstown; Christopher Redvay, Richland; Marna...
Harry R. "Sonny" Teeter
Jan 15, 2023
TEETER---Harry R. “Sonny,” 84, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on January 15, 2023 in Florida. Born December 10, 1938 in Johnstown son of Kenneth M. Sr. and Elsie A. (Rager) Teeter. Preceded in death by parents and multiple siblings. He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Carol (Brennan); daughters, Theresa Schmidt (Bill) and Melissa Monko...
Laura A. Lefchick
Jan 14, 2023
LEFCHICK- Laura Ann, 56, of Richland. Died Jan. 14, 2023 at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Feb. 23, 1966, in Washington, DC. Daughter of Richard J. “Lefty” and Margaret C. (Dill) Lefchick. Survived by parents, sister, Theresa Lefchick; nieces, Stephanie and nephew Tyler; and best friend and companion Ken Reesey. Graduate of Richland High School. Private services and inurnment at Richland...
John Anthony Pfaff
Jan 12, 2023
PFAFF---John Anthony, 81, Johnstown, went to the Lord on January 12, 2023. Born May 12, 1941, in Sewickley son of John and Laura (Shelsky) Pfaff. Preceded in death by parents; and loving wife of 46 years, Margaret Kandy (Burkhart) Pfaff. Survived by sister, Joanie (Pfaff) and husband, James Miller; brother, Gary Pfaff, sister, Debra (Pfaff) and husband, Keith Christmann; and...
Delores R. Harrison
Jan 12, 2023
HARRISON---Delores, 86, Johnstown, sadly left us on January 12, 2023. Born October 22, 1936 in Johnstown, daughter of Robert and Alvena (Richey) Rager. Preceded in death by her parents, loving husband, Montell Dean Harrison and sister, Rhoda Rager. Survived by devoted daughters, Cheryl (Brian) Lees, and Pamela (Eugene) Smith; loving grandchildren, Heather (Brad), Holly (Brad) Scott (Kristy), Jenae (Osefame), and...
Frederick A. Roseberry
Jan 8, 2023
ROSEBERRY---Frederick A. “Fred,” 79, Johnstown, passed away on January 8, 2023 at Memorial Medical Center. Born October 12, 1943, in Windber, son of Frederick and Hazel (Suto) Roseberry. Preceded in death by parents and sister, Lydia Roseberry. Survived by wife, Marilyn E. (Prough) Roseberry, children, Amy (Scott) Marshall; Robert Roseberry and Kristin (David) Bender; grandchildren, Hanna, Nathan, Abigail and Andrew;...
Elmer C. Laslo
Jan 4, 2023
LASLO- Elmer Charles, 74, was called to heaven on January 4, 2023 after a 2 year battle with leukemia and lymphoma. He was born in Johnstown on November 16, 1948 to Elmer and Matilda (Matchik) Laslo, who both preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Barbara (Beddow) Laslo. In addition, he is survived by...
Janet (Gibbs) Ream
Jan 4, 2023
REAM---Janet (Gibbs), 92, Geistown, passed away on January 4, 2023. Born November 30, 1930, in Johnstown, daughter of Alexander B. and Hilda M. (Bray) Gibbs. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Walter Ream Jr. to whom she was married for 66 years; sister, Nancy Zimmerman and an infant sister, Sandra. Survived by children, Walter Scott Ream, wife, Iva, Windber; Susan...
Joyce Ingeborg Weaver
Jan 1, 2023
Weaver, Joyce Ingeborg,74, of Richland, died unexpectedly January 1, 2023. Born March 31, 1948, in Windber, PA., daughter of John L. and I. Marie (Williamson) Weaver. Preceded in death by her parents and infant brother. Survived by sisters Penelope Weaver, Jacqueline Weaver, Cynthia (Daniel) Weimer, Jane (Duane) Devett, brother Timothy (Diane) Weaver and many beloved nieces and nephews. Joyce was...
Lucetta C. Strayer
Dec 30, 2022
Strayer – Lucetta C., “Lucy”, 88, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on December 30, 2022 at St. Jude’s Haven. Born on November 14, 1934 in Windber, PA, daughter of Harry R. and Catherine M. (Block) Shoenthal. Preceded in death by parents; husband, David G. Strayer; special uncle, Arthur H. Shoenthal, and sister-in-law, Anita Shoenthal.
She is...
Vicki Lynn Valinsky
Dec 30, 2022
VALINSKY---Vicki Lynn (Silko), 69, Windber, passed away on December 30, 2022 at home. Born November 25, 1953, in Johnstown, daughter of John J. and Geraldine C. (Parks) Silko Sr. Preceded in death by her parents. Survived by husband of 41 years, Barry L. Valinsky; brother and sister, John Silko, and girlfriend, Del Eckenrod , Johnstown; Patricia Mellon and husband, Dave,...
Doris Ruth McKeel
Dec 29, 2022
McKeel – Doris Ruth, 95, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on December 29, 2022. Born on April 2, 1927 in Johnstown, daughter of Valentine Blaine and Nellie Mae (Daughenbaugh) Teeter. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Carl W. McKeel; son-in-law, Gary K. Hoover; siblings, brother Marlin Teeter Sr., sisters Elda Beistel, Margaret Nealen and Mildred Reitler. She...
