Obituaries
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...
Mary Jo Hall
Dec 23, 2022
Hall – Mary Jo, 97, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on December 23, 2022 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born on December 4, 1925 in Johnstown, daughter of Francis P. and Helen M. (Kelley) Hamilton. Preceded in death by her parents; husband of 35 years, James M. Hall; children, Elaine A. and her husband, Harold Peterson; son, James...
James M. Smith Sr.
Dec 19, 2022
Smith Sr. – James, M., 80, Richland, passed away on December 19, 2022. Born on October 7, 1942 in Saxton, PA, son of Fred H. and Viola (Brown) Smith. Preceded in death by his parents; sister, Carol Lentvorsky, and brother, Richard..
He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Shirley A. (Knepper) Smith; sons, Bradley J....
Robert L. Stevens
Dec 18, 2022
Stevens-Robert L., “Bobby”, 79, of Richland. Died December 18, 2022 at home after a 14 month courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born May 16, 1943 in Windber. Son of the late Louis and Rose (Domineck) Stevens. Also preceded in death by sister Patricia Stevens. Survived by wife Kimberly (Kleczek), daughters Robin, Jennifer, Jocelyn and Erin (Mark); grandchildren, Alana and James;...
Jeffrey Scott Bloom
Dec 17, 2022
Bloom – Jeffrey Scott, 62, Richland, went to be with the Lord on December 17, 2022. Born on January 8, 1960 in Johnstown, son of Ernest and Beverly (Gay) Bloom.
He is survived by his loving children Jessica M. Bloom and partner Danielle Johnson, Madison, WI, and Brandyn S. Bloom and his fiancée, Ashley Goss, Conemaugh Township, Cambria...
Charles R. Beam
Dec 16, 2022
Beam – Charles R., “Chuck” 90, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on December 16, 2022. Born on August 19, 1932 in Johnstown, son of Richard and Anna (Pechak) Beam. Preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Betty Imars.
He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Mary Jane (Augustine) Beam; children, Richard...
Natalie J. Zerby
Dec 16, 2022
Zerby, Natalie J, 94, of Richland, went to be with the Lord on December 16, 2022. Born November 6, 1928, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Morris E. and E. Katherine (Baltzer) Strayer. Also preceded in death by first husband, Robert M. Heinze and second husband, Robert J. Zerby; and brother, James M. (Doris) Strayer.
Survived by loving children;...
Mary A. "Toni" (Sievers) Vizzini
Dec 12, 2022
VIZZINI—Mary A. (Sievers) “Toni,” 86, passed on December 12, 2022. Born on October 28, 1936, in Johnstown, daughter of Edward and Alice I. (Williamson) Sievers. Preceded in death by her parents; sister, Dolores (Paul) Hicks; brothers, Edward (Irene) and William Sievers ; half-brothers, William and Eugene Smith; and granddaughter, Veronica Vizzini. She is survived by her loving husband of 66...
Paul J. Bestvina, Jr.
Dec 8, 2022
BESTVINA – Paul J. Jr., 94, of Stonycreek Twp., passed away on December 8, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his family. Born on April 17, 1928, in Cairnbrook, to Paul J. Bestvina, Sr. and Aloysia Bestvina. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Betty J. Bestvina, son, Timothy R. Bestvina, daughter-in-law, Arley J.Bestvina, numerous brothers, sisters and...
Shannon Davis
Dec 8, 2022
DAVIS---Shannon D., 77, Windber, passed away on December 8, 2022. Born March 3, 1945 in Johnstown, son of Richard Ellsworth Jr. and Myrtle R. (Dively) Davis. Shannon worked in the restaurant industry for many years. The family is being served by Harris Funeral Home, 500 Cherry Lane, Richland.
Budd Kenneth Parker
Dec 7, 2022
Parker – Budd Kenneth, 99, Richland, was called home by his loving Savior on December 7, 2022. Born on March 9, 1923 to Harry A. and Margaret H. Parker. Preceded in death by his parents; brother, William, and daughter, Janis E. Neff.
He is survived by his loving wife of 75 years, Ruth Jean (Frock) Parker; son, Kerry...
Shirley A. Kissell
Dec 4, 2022
Kissell - Shirley Ann (Luther), 91, of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on December 4, 2022 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born on Dec. 1, 1931 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late A. Ted and Violet (Smith) Luther. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dean, and her brother Jay.
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Joann R. Greene
Nov 29, 2022
GREENE-Joann R., 80, Davidsville, died on November 29, 2022, at Laurel View Village. Born June 6, 1942, in Johnstown, daughter of John and Anna (Kopka) Lesser. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Herbert, John and Rueben; and sister, Rosetta. Survived by husband of 61 years, Edward Greene, and sons, Brian (Cathy) Greene and Jeffrey (Susan) Greene. Also survived by two...
Timothy R. Bestvina
Nov 27, 2022
BESTVINA----Timothy R., 69, Geistown Boro, went to be with The Lord on November 27, 2022 at his residence. Born July 2, 1953, to Paul J. Bestvina Jr. and Betty J. (Bero) Bestvina in Johnstown. He is preceded in death by wife, Arley (Snyder) Bestvina; mother, Betty and father-in-law, Alfred G. Snyder. Survived by children, Danette Grasser, Geistown and Joseph Bestvina,...
Robert A. "Hub" Diefenbach
Nov 26, 2022
DIEFENBACH---Robert A. “Hub,” 94, Richland, went to be with the Lord on November 26, 2022 at Conemaugh Hospital. Born May 7, 1928, in Johnstown, son of Arthur and Agatha (Moehler) Diefenbach. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Shirl (Justinus) Diefenbach; infant son, Terry; brother, Barry and sister, Jean. He is survived by daughters, Sandy, married to Jim Lees, Johnstown; and...
Lynne A. Carliss-McMahan
Nov 26, 2022
MCMAHAN-CARLISS---Lynne A., 62, of Clayton, NC., formerly of Johnstown, PA, passed away on November 26, 2022, at UNC Health Johnston Hospital, Clayton, NC. She was born on June 12, 1960, in Johnstown, PA, daughter of William V. and Evelyn L. (Bartlett) Carliss. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by husband, John McMahan; son, Sean W. Carliss, married to the former...
Diana L. Kowal
Nov 23, 2022
Kowal- Diana L., 72, of Ravenna, Ohio, passed away on November 23, 2022. Born on August 31st, 1950 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Daughter of Stanley and Louise (Ukmar) Niton. Recently preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Stanley Kowal. Also preceded in death by her father, mother, sister (Beverly (Niton) Mott), sister in law (Phyllis Blum, late wife of...
Sarah "Sally" C. Ringler
Nov 23, 2022
Ringler – Sarah C, “Sally”, 91, Geistown, went to be with the Lord on November 23, 2022. Born on November 10, 1931 in Johnstown, daughter of George W. “Jiggs” and Emma L. (Harshberger) Pfaff. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Barry L. Ringler, who stood to hug her when she entered Heaven; sister, Shirley Jean Bozich, and brother-in-law, Elmer...
