Obituaries
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...
Barry D. Himes Sr.
Jul 31, 2022
Himes – Barry D. Sr., 79, Richland, went to be with the Lord on July 31, 2022 at home. Born on October 20, 1942 in Johnstown, son of Arthur F. and Vera M. (Abler) Himes. Preceded in death by his parents; 1st wife, Jacklyn V. (Muscarella) Himes, and brothers, Gary, Dennis and Francis. He is survived by his loving 2nd...
Carl W. Konvolinka, MD, FACS
Jul 26, 2022
Konvolinka – Carl W., 87, of Johnstown, passed away on July 26, 2022, after a long courageous battle involving multiple medical issues. He was with his wife and close friends at the time of his death. Born on August 16, 1934, in Lewistown, PA. Carl was preceded in death by his parents, Carl W. Konvolinka, Sr. and Hazel (Smith) Konvolinka....
Francis A. Noreikis
Jul 25, 2022
76, of Elizabethtown, Pa., died July 25, 2022, at home. Survived by his wife, Peggy (Messler) Rice-Noreikis, formerly of Johnstown, Pa; children, Shelia Rae Day, Frank R. and Daniel R. Noreikis; best friend Coco and neighbor Daisy; 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; brother, Robert A. Noreikis. Private family arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, 500 Cherry Lane, Johnstown, Pa. (Richland) Family...
David J. Kachmar
Jul 9, 2022
KACHMAR---David J., 81, Richland passed away on July 9, 2022 at home. Born February 19, 1941, in Johnstown, son of Michael and Mary (Singel) Kachmar. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Maxine Rae (Wadsworth) Kachmar; sisters, Elaine Kachmar and Evelyn Smolar. Survived by brothers and sister, Michael Kachmar, Richland; Robert (Sharon) Kachmar, Richland, Patricia (Curtis) Costlow, Richland; also survived by...
Ray G Lehman, Jr.
Jul 5, 2022
Lehman, Ray G. Jr., 89, of Windber (Ogletown). Died July 5, 2022, at Windber Woods. Born Nov. 18, 1932, in Johnstown. Son of the late Ray G. Sr. and Helen Mock. Also preceded in death by first wife, Barbara (Guiher) and second wife, Helen (Gray); infant daughter Mary; and daughter, Angela M. Johnson; brother Jack; brother-in-law, Donald Uzelac and very...
Randy W. Buchanan
Jun 30, 2022
Buchanan – Randy W., 69, of Johnstown, passed away on June 30, 2022 at Shadyside Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 21, 1952 in Johnstown. Randy was preceded in death by his mother, Wava Jane (Wain) Buchanan. He is survived by his wife, the love of his life, fishing partner, and favorite travel companion of 44...
Craig L. Conrad
Jun 22, 2022
Conrad – Craig L., “Skip”, 70, Stonycreek Township, went to be with the Lord on June 22, 2022 at his residence. Born on July 16, 1951 in Johnstown, son of the late Robert R. and Mary Lou (Fisher) Conrad.
He is survived by his children, Gregory (Desiree) Conrad, Harrisburg and Rebecca (David) Beblar, Johnstown; grandchildren, Ethan and Gracen Conrad and...
Homer G. "Chick" Weaver
Jun 17, 2022
WEAVER---Homer G. “Chick,” 100, of Richland, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2022 at Arbutus Park Manor, surrounded by family. Born July 2, 1921, in Johnstown, son of the late James and Lydia (Weiss) Weaver. Preceded in death by siblings, Ralph, Paul, Gladys and Mary. Devoted husband of 73 years to the late Nancy (Orlando). Loving father of Judy Ream...
Sandra B. Pulgino
Jun 16, 2022
PULGINO---Sandra Bonnie (Hansen), 76, of Johnstown, passed away on June 16, 2022 from complications of an acute illness. She was predeceased by her loving parents, Helen (Flowers) and Otto Hansen; her sons, Antonio and Scott; and her siblings, Gladys, Dorothy, Otto Jr. and Kathleen. She left behind her loving husband, Donald; her adoring sister, Elaine and her brother, Bob; her...
Clara Mae "Susie" Gredesky
Jun 16, 2022
GREDESKY---Clara Mae “Susie,” 96, Geistown, passed away on June 16, 2022 at the Lutheran Home at Johnstown. Born May 11, 1926, daughter of Anthony Conway and Helen (Flaugh) Hands. Preceded in death by parents; husband, John Gredesky to whom she was married for 64 years, sister, Mary Tummino, brother, James Conway, son-in-law, James Heilmann and special friend, George Migas. Survived...
Kenneth D. Peters
Jun 13, 2022
Peters – Kenneth D., 93, Richland, went to be with the Lord on June 13, 2022 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born on March 19, 1929 in Nanty Glo, son of Joseph Sr. and Cora (Fresh) Peters. Preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Ralph, Ruth Kutchman, Erma Jean Pyer, Lester, and Joseph Jr.
He is survived by his...
J. Clark Bentz
Jun 11, 2022
BENTZ---John Clark, 94, formerly of Geistown, passed away on June 11, 2022 at the Richland Care Center after a short illness. Known to everyone as Clark, he was born in Johnstown August 27, 1927. He was preceded in death by his parents Luther G. and Roda A. (Blackburn) Bentz, his brother Gale P. Bentz and his wife Doris (Benson) Bentz....
Birgit Crowell
Jun 6, 2022
Crowell – Birgit, “Oma” 62, Adams Township, went to be with the Lord on June 6, 2022 at UPMC Shadyside. Born on January 6, 1960 in Bad Wimpfen, Germany, daughter of Ludwig and Dorothea (Stroetmann) Weitzel. Preceded in death by her parents, and brother, Uli Ludwig
She is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Paul R....
Kenneth D. "Ken" Penrod
Jun 3, 2022
PENROD---Kenneth D., 90, Windber Woods, formerly of Richland Township, died June 3, 2022 at Windber Woods. Born January 17, 1932, in Windber, son of Floyd and Cleada (Moore) Penrod. Preceded in death by parents, infant brother, Ronald and Brother, Donald. Survived by wife, the former Phyllis A. Yoder; children; Sharon, wife of Wayne Kaufman, Davidsville; and Bryan, married to the...
