Obituaries
John R. "Jack" Sloan
Feb 5, 2022
John Richard Sloan, 95, a family man and community leader, passed away on February 5, 2022, peacefully in his sleep with his close family nearby. He survived his loving wife Esther (nee Michaels), and now leaves two daughters, Janet (Ken Allen) and Patricia, and two sons, Joseph (Ellen Sloan) and Michael (Lisa Sloan), and seven grandchildren: Lt. Cmdr Jack Sloan,...
Ruth L. Troutman
Feb 5, 2022
Troutman---Ruth L., (George) (Nipps), 94, went to be with the Lord on February 5, 2022, at Laurel View Village, Davidsville, PA. where she was a resident for (16) years. Born on April 24, 1927, in Vintondale, PA, daughter of Delmer C. and Sara J. (Williams) George. Preceded in death by her parents; first husband J. Ronald Nipps; second husband Robert...
Florence E. Barker
Feb 1, 2022
BARKER---Florence E, 99, of Richland, died February 1, 2022, at Arbutus Park Manor. Born October 7, 1922 in Tire Hill, daughter of Robert A. and May (Langford) Ashurst. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Robert, sisters, Ruth Lees and Evelyn Wiley and daughter-in-law, Barbara (Saylor) Barker. Survived by husband, Clair R. Barker and sons, Rian, Richland and Barry, Ligonier; grandchildren,...
Dr. Alicia Michele Krupa
Feb 1, 2022
Krupa - Alicia Michele, 43, Fairfax, VA, passed away on February 1, 2022 at Holy Cross Hospital, Silver Spring, MD, after a four-and-a-half-year battle with Stage 4 Colon Cancer. She was born on September 16, 1978, in Johnstown, PA, daughter of Eugene and Christine (Pekala) Krupa. Survived by parents; sisters, Andria Krupa Voelker, Esq., Alaina (Zachary) Dworak, and Dr. Ashlea...
Lester E. Sellers
Jan 31, 2022
Sellers – Lester E., 75, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on January 31, 2022. Born on February 2, 1946 in Johnstown, son of the late Paul and Lavadia (Orris) Sellers. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Helen R. (Beatty) Sellers; children, Bradley and his fiancée, Tammy Moyer, Melissa (Don) Box; grandchildren, Dylan, Devin,...
William C. Neary Jr.
Jan 29, 2022
Neary – William C. Jr., 78, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on January 29, 2022. Born on February 27, 1943 in Johnstown, son of William C. Sr. and Izora (Wilson) Neary. Preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Kim Jardina-Percherke; sisters, Sheila and Ruth Neary, and a brother, John. He is survived by his loving wife of...
Rose A. Michaels
Jan 26, 2022
MICHAELS---Rose A. 89, Johnstown, passed away on January 26, 2022, in Somerset. Born October 5, 1932, in Johnstown, daughter of James E. and Anna J. (Mergen) Goggin. Preceded in death by parents; husband of 58 years, David G. Michaels; brothers and sisters, Mary Orbin, Genevieve Dunk, Claire Filling, Evelyn Lech, Germaine Livella, William, Charles, James and Edward Goggin. Survived by...
Anne M. Pompanella
Jan 25, 2022
POMPANELLA----Anne Mary (Crowley), 77, of Geistown, entered eternal life on Monday, January 24, 2022, at the Village of Nanty Glo. Born on November 11, 1944, in Philadelphia, daughter of Edward F. and Alma G. (Ulshafer) Crowley. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by husband, Frank (Francis), to whom she was wed for 57 years; daughter, Karen, with longtime companion, Howard...
James A. Myers Jr.
Jan 20, 2022
MYERS---James A. Jr, 67, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on January 20, 2022, in Johnstown. Born September 29, 1954, in Johnstown, son of James A. Myers Sr. and Naomi (Pruitt) McNair. Preceded in death by parents; and son Stephen Andre. Survived by his wife of 50 years, Roxanne (McDaniel) and children, Stephanie (Carlos) of Texas; James Myers III...
Kathleen J. Blough
Jan 19, 2022
“Kathy”, 73, Richland, went to be with the Lord on January 19, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Born April 8, 1948, in Johnstown, Daughter of the late Boyd and Fern (Ringler) Plummer. Survived by husband of 50 years David; children Heather and her husband Mark Pavlik of Huntingdon, Joel Blough of Richland, and Jody Blough of Richland. Grandchildren Haley,...
Dr. Kenneth P. Dick
Jan 18, 2022
DICK---Dr. Kenneth P., 73, Richland, went to be with the Lord on January 18, 2022. Born March 19, 1948, in Johnstown, son of Norman and Gloria (Haire) Dick. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by wife of 26 years, Deb (Hubai); children, Garrett (Melissa) Dick, Ellicott City, Maryland and Kendra Dick, Ellicott City, Maryland, Michele (Robert) Lewis, Richland; grandchildren, Harper,...
Ardell B. Kyler
Jan 15, 2022
Kyler – Ardell B., “Lefty” “Bopp”, 90, Belmont, went to be with the Lord on January 15, 2022. Born on May 16, 1931 in Shawville, PA, son of Orville B. and Maude E. (Record) Kyler. Preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Orville. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Anna G. (Thompson) Kyler, Johnstown; children,...
Virginia L. Butler
Jan 15, 2022
Butler, Virginia L., “Ginny”, 85, went home to be with the Lord on January 15, 2022. Born Mar. 10, 1936 in Johnstown. Daughter of Edward and Mabel Skelly. Preceded in death by parents, in laws David and Thelma Butler and sister Patricia. Survived by husband David who she married on September 20, 1958 at Homestead Avenue EUB Church. Son David...
Joanne Wingard
Jan 14, 2022
WINGARD---Joanne, 91, Richland, passed away on January 14, 2022 at home. Born August 28, 1930, in Johnstown, daughter of Charles and Viola (Huff) Fisher. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Robert and sisters, Dorothy Custer, Alberta Hartnett, Bernadine Hysong, Mary Lou Conrad and Geraldine Fisher. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Joanne and Bob enjoyed traveling the United States in...
Mark Vitez
Jan 12, 2022
Vitez – Mark, 58, of Salix went to be with the Lord on January 12, 2022. He was surrounded by his loving wife and children when he passed. He was born April 27, 1963 in Lackawanna, New York. He was the son of the late John and Sarah “Sally” (Sisk) Vitez of Richland. Mark was a 1981 graduate of Richland...
Ida P. Gearhart
Jan 11, 2022
Gearhart – Ida P. (Ream), 101, formerly of Elton, went to be with the Lord surrounded by her loving family on January 11, 2022 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born on January 2, 1921 in Seanor, daughter of Arthur S. and Alberta E. (Wiand) Ream. Preceded in death by parents; husband Forrest E. Gearhart, daughter Naomi Joyce Mundorf; grandson, Floyd G....
Stephanie M. Skiles
Jan 8, 2022
SKILES----Stephanie Marie, 35, Richland, passed away on January 8, 2022. Born April 28, 1986, in Johnstown, daughter of Jim and Pam (Prince) Skiles. Preceded in death by grandmothers, Donna Prince and Betty Skiles. Survived by parents, Richland; daughter, Kiya Skiles at home; aunt, Sandy Schenck and husband, Frank, Richland; uncle, Rick Skiles and wife, Debbie, Richland; grandfather, Richard Skiles and...
Grace (Hummel) Zimmerman
Jan 5, 2022
ZIMMERMAN – Grace (Hummel), 90, Franklin, Ohio, formerly of Johnstown, passed away January 5, 2022, at home in Ohio. Born October 7, 1931, in Johnstown, daughter of Harry and Eva (Paul) Harbaugh. Preceded in death by parents, first husband Frank Hummel in 1983, and second husband, Robert Zimmerman in 2010. Also predeceased by brothers Charles, Elwood, and Harry Harbaugh, Jr.,...
Charles O. Gilman Jr.
Jan 5, 2022
Gilman Jr. – Charles O., 70, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on January 5, 2022. Born on December 13, 1951 in Johnstown, son of the late Charles O. Sr. and Vivian L. (Martin) Gilman.
He is survived by his loving children, Charles P. Gilman, married to Margaret Murphy, Silver Springs, MD, Amy L. Gilman, wife of Stuart Serles,...
Eileen G. Miller
Dec 30, 2021
MILLER---- Eileen G., 91, of Windber, passed away on Thursday morning Dec. 30, 2021. Born Jan. 1, 1930 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Ludwig and Bertha (Moehler) Yarnick. Survived by husband, Robert E. Miller; daughters, Rhonda (Gary) Berzonski and Shelby (Joe) Trybus; grandchildren Garrett and Tara; and great grandchildren, Trenton, Courtlynn and Cooper. Eileen greatly enjoyed music and played...
