Obituaries
Edna M. "Nan" Weaver
Sep 17, 2022
Weaver, Edna M. “Nan”, 90, of Johnstown, died September 17, 2022. Nan was married to her husband Dwight for 68 years, who remains at home. She is preceded in death by her parents, Karl and Anna Ludwig and several siblings, and her daughter Renee Weaver Johansen (2009). She is survived by her daughters Michele Good (William) of West Virginia and...
David A. Koeck Sr.
Sep 13, 2022
KOECK—David A. Sr., 79, Johnstown, passed away on September 13, 2022 at Windber Hospice. Born August 20, 1943, in Altoona, son of Albert A. Sr. and Jennie (Roebuck) Koeck. Preceded in death by parents; In-laws, Helen and Anthony Crusciel Sr.; sisters-in-law, Bonnie Koeck and Shirley Crusciel; brothers-in-law, Stanley and Anthony Crusciel Jr.; nephews, Randy Koeck and Craig Koeck. Survived by...

Lucille A. "Lou" Baserman
Sep 13, 2022
BASERMAN---Lucille A. “Lou,” 94, Johnstown, died peacefully on September 13, 2022, one month and a day before her 95th birthday. Preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, James W. Baserman; parents, Stephen R. “Dick” and Ann (Johanna) (Fretzel) Cenney; sister and brother-in-law, Evelyn and Bernard Sutt; her beloved aunt, Elma Lou Matus, and other Brownstown and Cambria City...

Norma Jean Culp
Sep 10, 2022
CULP - Norma Jean, 90, Richland, went to be with the Lord on September 10, 2022, at home surrounded by loved ones. Born May 1, 1932, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Jerome and Gertrude (Coutts) Dietz. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by beloved husband of 65 years, Robert; and sister, Florence LaVern. Survived by daughters, Vicki...
Theodore C. Partsch
Aug 24, 2022
PARTSCH----Theodore C. “Ted,” 91, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on August 24, 2022 at home. Born February 3, 1931, in Johnstown, son of Frank and Agnes (Gerber) Partsch. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Ben, Francis, Raymond “Moon,” Robert, Eugene “Bud,” and sisters, Mary Rose “Winnie,” Patricia “Patsy,” Appolonia “Peggy,” and Dolores “Dolly.” Survived by loving wife, Shirley...
Sandra M. Greeley
Aug 20, 2022
GREELEY—Sandra M., 82, Johnstown, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2022 at Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh. Sandra was born on July 25, 1940, in Conemaugh to the late Leo Roy and Gertrude (Troy) Yingling. Preceded in death by parents; siblings, Russell Wainwright and wife, Gen; Jack Wainwright and wife, Dorothy; Robert Wainwright and wife, Betty Lou; Romayne Cooper and husband,...
Charles A. "Charlie" Rifilato
Aug 20, 2022
RIFILATO----Charles A. “Charlie,” 77, Richland, passed away on August 20, 2022 at Memorial Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Born April 22, 1945, in Johnstown, son of Andrew and Irene (Costlow) Rifilato. Preceded in death by parents and sister, Mary Lou Valle. Survived by wife of 56 years, Betty (Finch) Rifilato, whom he married March 12, 1966; Melissa Pribulsky,...
Michael T. "Mike" Smeed
Aug 20, 2022
SMEED—Michael T. “Mike,” 68, Vinco, went home to be with the Lord on August 20, 2022 at Windber Hospice. Born November 29, 1953, in Johnstown, son of John J. and Elizabeth (Gordon) Smeed. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Ruth Dixon and nephew, John David Smeed II. Survived by wife of 43 years, Linda (Metzger) Smeed; daughters, Mickey Meyers (Travis),...
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...
Wilber L. "Bud" Smith Jr.
Aug 18, 2022
Smith – Wilber L. Jr., “Bud,” 80, of Richland, passed away on August 18, 2022, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born on August 26, 1941, in Johnstown, PA, he was the son of the late Wilber L. Smith, Sr. and Eva L. (Larkin) Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria M. (Platt)...
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,...
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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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...
Sampson 🐾
Aug 8, 2022
Sampson was born in August of 2007. He lived to be 15 years and 10 months old. His parents are Jim and Cathy. He was preceded in death by his feline brother, Bowie. He is also survived by his 3 1/2 year old brother, Archie, also a toy poodle. Sampson was smart, always eager to please, enjoyed going for walks,...
Buddy 🐾
Aug 8, 2022
Buddy whose humans are Ken and Ev. Buddy was also close to our funeral staff and family. We enjoyed his company in the neighborhood.
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...