Obituaries
Alaia Hope Young
Oct 27, 2022
YOUNG---Alaia Hope, 5, Johnstown, passed away on October 27, 2022 at home. Born May 21, 2017, in Johnstown, daughter of Albert V. Young Jr. and Volaura Askew. Preceded in death by grandfather, Jesse Askew and Uncle, Orande Askew, great-grand-grandmas, Dorothy Young and Patricia Hipp and Godfather, Kareem Brandon. She is survived by her parents and her sister, Abrelle Young; grandparents,...
Hayden Robert Dominick Garreffa
Oct 22, 2022
Garreffa – Hayden R. D., 19, Ebensburg, formerly of Windber, went to be with the Lord on October 22, 2022. Born on May 4, 2003 in Ephrata, PA, son of Jesse A. Garreffa, Camden Wyoming, DE and Alysia M. Petak, Windber, PA. Preceded in death by maternal great-grandmother, Betty Sandberg, and paternal great-grandfather, Alfred Garreffa.
In addition to his...
Andrew L. "Andy" Kolesar
Oct 19, 2022
KOLESAR----Andrew L., Mineral Point, went to meet his Lord and Savior on October 19, 2022. Born October 20, 1944, son of Andrew and Rosella Kolesar. Preceded in death by parents; sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Jack Hartland, brother and sister-in-law, George and Carol Kolesar, nephew, George Kolesar Jr. and beloved daughter, Lori J. Kolesar (Toth). Survived by loving wife of...
Jodi Lynn Dick
Oct 17, 2022
DICK---Jodi Lynn (Welsh) Dick, 62, of South Fork, PA passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, October 17, 2022. She was born on August 31, 1960, in Somerset, PA, to the late Ralph C. ("Bud") and Gladys (Albright) Welsh. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Stephen Welsh and Ralph Welsh, III, and...
Richard E. "Dick" Skiles
Oct 16, 2022
SKILES---Richard E., 99, Richland, passed away on October 16, 2022, at Windber Woods. Born on March 27, 1923, in Johnstown, son of Harry E. and Sarah E. (Calleo) Skiles. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Betty Marie (Crislip) Skiles to whom he was married for 41 years; son, Richard E. Skiles Jr.; granddaughter, Stephanie Marie Skiles; brothers and sisters, Raymond...
Mildred "Midge" A. Stull
Oct 15, 2022
Mildred “Midge” A. Stull, age 88, of Richland, peacefully entered the gates of Heaven on October 15, 2022, at Windber Woods.
Born July 1, 1934, in Johnstown, she is the daughter of the late Kenneth and Stella (Bloom) Stull.
Midge was employed as a seamstress at several sewing factories. She retired from Rebekah Manor as a Nurses Aide. Midge enjoyed...
Mary Kathleen Norton
Oct 9, 2022
NORTON---Mary Kathleen. God called Mary Kathleen Norton home on October 9, 2022, far too soon at the age of 44. She was born on June 10, 1978, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Daniel Norton Sr. and Margaret Marron Norton, (formerly of Windber, Pennsylvania) and lived the majority of her life in Springfield, Virginia. She was the first born of four children....
Charles Irvin Himmelreich
Oct 8, 2022
Himmelreich – Charles Irvin, 63, Johnstown, passed at home October 8, 2022. Born August 28, 1959 in Norristown, PA and preceded in death by parents William and Ethel Mae (Smith) Himmelreich.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Joyce Lawther Himmelreich; step-son, Martin Karl Lawther of Centreville, VA; step-daughter, Megan Christine Lawther of Chicago; brother Mark Himmelreich and wife Lisa...
Roger S. Shumaker
Oct 4, 2022
SHUMAKER---Roger S., 68, Summerhill, left his home on October 4, 2022 to take his place in Heaven. Born September 24, 1954, in Johnstown, son of Rosella Mozi. Preceded in death by mother. Survived by best friend and wife of 45 years, Janet E. (Hogue), whom he married September 24, 1977; step-children, James Leibfreid (Janice), Johnstown; Michael Leibfreid (Andrea), Johnstown; Terry...
Lawrence A. "Larry" Ward Jr.
Sep 30, 2022
WARD---Lawrence A. “Larry” Jr., 75, passed away September 30, 2022 with his loving wife at his side. Born September 8, 1947 in Hazleton, PA, Larry is survived by his wife of 53 years, Nancy; his daughter, Jenna Brennan (Ed), Wayne, PA; son, Larry (Julissa) and beloved grandchildren, Luke and Lily, Seattle, WA. Also survived by Sister, Gloria Holly (Al) Fair...
Kathryn "Kay" Louise O'Shea
Sep 30, 2022
O’Shea, Kathryn Louise, “Kay”, 92, of Geistown. Died September 30, 2022 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born June 8, 1930 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Kenneth and Kathryn (Shaffer) Sellers. Also preceded in death by husband Bob O’Shea; brother Herbert Sellers and his wife, RoseAnne. Survived by daughters Karen (Russ) Brubaker and Patricia (Mark) Beigay; grandchildren Stacy (Patrick) Colbert, Matt...
Leonard H. Lee Jr.
Sep 28, 2022
LEE---Leonard H. Jr. of Johnstown passed away on September 28, 2022, at his home at McCullough Place. He was born in 1931 in Madison Heights Virginia, son of Leonard H. Lee and Virginia Alcora (Carson) Lee. Mr. Lee is survived by his loving wife of 67 years Sandra Z. (Schaeffer) Lee, son Andrew and his wife Carol (Babish), daughter Martha...
Mary Ann Jenkins
Sep 23, 2022
Jenkins – Mary Ann, 85, Richland, went to be with the Lord on September 23, 2022. Born on August 9, 1937 in Johnstown, daughter of Michael and Clara (Mitchell) Safko. Preceded in death by her parents, and husband, William E. Jenkins.
She is survived by her loving children, Michael, Johnstown, Scott, Petersburg, WV, and Tammy (Richard) Burkey, Greensburg;...
Donald C. Woodnorth
Sep 22, 2022
WOODNORTH---Donald C., 89, Johnstown, passed away on September 22, 2022 in Johnstown. Born May 3, 1933, Maplewood, NJ, son of Chester H. and Pearl M. (Seip) Woodnorth. Preceded in death by parents; and first wife, Patricia S. (Swain) Woodnorth and grandson, Joshua Kimmel. Survived by wife, Patty L. (Saylor) Woodnorth; children, Donna Davis and husband, Joe, Patton; Alan Woodnorth and...
Denise R. Bovino
Sep 20, 2022
BOVINO---Denise R., 65, Johnstown, passed away on September 20, 2022, in Johnstown. Born January 4, 1957, in Johnstown, daughter of Montell and Mildren Ruth (Callihan) Harrison. Preceded in death by parents; and brothers, Dean Harrison, Vernon Harrison, Byron Harrison and Clyde Harrison. Survived by husband of 40 years, Gene Bovino; children, Curtis Bovino, Somerset; and Nathan (Kasey) Bovino, Johnstown. Sister...
William Francis Kulback
Sep 19, 2022
Kulback - William F., 91, Johnstown, passed away on September 19, 2022 at Richland Woods with his wife of 70 years by his side. Son of Michael and Anna (Vlasaty) Kulback. Preceded in death by his parents; son, Dr. David L. Kulback, and brother, James E. Kulback.
He is survived by his loving wife, Margaret Mary Kulback; sons, William...
Mark R. Miller
Sep 18, 2022
MILLER—Mark R., 93, Johnstown, passed away on September 18, 2022. Born September 23, 1928, in Johnstown, son of Isaac Nelson and Laura Burnside (Rowe) Miller. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Elsie (Schein); and daughter, Carol Johnson. Survived by children, Mark Miller II, Ohio; Brian Miller, Johnstown; Judy Majcher, Johnstown and Jeff Miller, Ohio. At Mark’s request, there will be...
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...
