Obituaries
Dorothy Bailey
May 15, 2022
BAILEY---Dorothy (Koontz) “Dottie,” 81, Las Vegas, NV, formerly of Richland Township, went home to be with her Lord on May 15, 2022. She was born in Johnstown, daughter of Herman and Dorothy Koontz. As a former resident of Richland Township, Dorothy graduated from Richland High School. After graduation, she relocated to Washington D.C. to work for the United States Government....
Susan H. Minchau
May 11, 2022
Minchau - Susan H., 73, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, surrounded in love and prayer by her husband, children, grandchildren, and siblings. Susan was born October 12, 1948, in Pittsburgh, PA, to the late William E. Sr. and Esther C. Hinkel. She is survived by her loving husband, Gary A. Minchau; sons,...
David K. Main
May 11, 2022
MAIN---David K., 62, went to be with his Lord and savior on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. Dave was born April 8, 1960 in Johnstown, PA to Dalton (Dale) and Louise (Jeske) Main. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Christine Main. He is survived by his wife, Janette (Dishong) Main, stepsons, Michael McClafferty (Jenn) and Shane McClafferty...
Helen Irene Gray-Lehman
May 10, 2022
Gray-Lehman - Helen Irene, 87, a nearly lifelong resident of Ferndale, passed away peacefully May 10. 2022 at Conemaugh Regional Hospice. Born December 24, 1934, in Johnstown, the daughter of Jennings and Dorothy (Beabes) Hoyt. Preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Alvin C Gray, who passed August 1, 1992; grandson, Alexander James Karson, and infant sisters, Jennie and...
Ray G. Lehman, Jr.
May 7, 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...
Richard O. "Dick" Hughes
May 4, 2022
HUGHES---Richard “Dick”, 91, of San Antonio, Texas, went to be with the Lord and his loving wife, Dorothy (McManus) Hughes on May 4, 2022. Richard was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, one of seven children to Richard O. and Florence (Sell) Hughes on November 21, 1930. He is survived by his two sons, Robert (Ashley) Hughes of San Antonio, Texas, and...
Carolyn E. "Cal" Chapple
May 4, 2022
CHAPPLE – Carolyn E. “Cal,” Johnstown, passed away on May 4, 2022. Born May 12, 1927 in Johnstown, daughter of Chester and Hazel (Wisor) Querry. Proceeded in death by parents; husband, William (Bill); sisters Doris E. Stravers, Betty L. Long and brother, Chester (Bud) R. Querry. Survived by these children: Karl M. Chapple, married to former Nancy Ford, Beaver Falls;...
Victor A. Cafeo
May 1, 2022
CAFEO, Victor A., 72, of Johnstown, died May 1, 2022, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born Sept. 22, 1949, in Johnstown, son of John Cafeo and Mary Jane (Allison) Cafeo. Preceded in death by father. Survived and loved by Mother; children, Christy (David) Cafeo-Zelechoski, Ryan Victor Cafeo and Shannon Head; grandchildren, Ryver Head and Forrest Zelechoski; sisters, Susan Cafeo...
William G. Fisher
May 1, 2022
FISHER– William Gerald, 90, formerly of Vinco, PA, passed away May 1, 2022. He died peacefully in his sleep from natural causes in the Washington D.C. apartment he lived in since 2014. Born September 28, 1931, in Patton, PA, he was the only child of the late Frances (McCoy) and Gerald (known as Jed) Fisher. He is preceded in death...
Betty I. Fetcik
Apr 24, 2022
Fetcik, Betty I, 89, formerly of Franklin Borough, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 24, 2022 surrounded by her devoted family at her daughter’s residence in Princeton Junction, NJ. She was born on October 20, 1932, in Franklin Borough. Daughter of the late George Sr. and Helen (Masich) Yanko. Also preceded in death by her loving husband, John Fetcik; brothers,...
Thomas E. Krupa Jr.
Apr 22, 2022
KRUPA--Thomas E. Jr., 65, Huntington, WV, formerly of Johnstown, PA and Irwin, PA passed away on April 22, 2022. Born in Johnstown, PA on June 23, 1956 son of Thomas E. Krupa and Marion (Znidarsic) of Irwin, PA. Preceded in death by father. Tom is survived by his mother, Marion of Irwin, Son, Nicholas, Yorktown, VA whom he looked forward...
Brian L. Noon
Apr 19, 2022
NOON---Brian, 42, Windsor, PA (York), went to be with Our Lord on April 19, 2022 at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. Born October 30, 1979 in Windber, son of Gary L. and Kathy N. Noon. Preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Mearl H. and Gwendolyn J. Smith; paternal grandparents, Fred L. and Bertha V. Noon and paternal uncle, Dennis K. Noon. Survived...
Clair R. Barker
Apr 15, 2022
BARKER --- Clair R., 98, of Richland, died April 15, 2022, at Arbutus Park Manor. Born April 3, 1924 in Johnstown, son of George and Lillian (Hochstein) Barker. Preceded in death by parents; wife Florence (Ashurst), brothers William, Ned, and Donald Barker and daughter-in-law, Barbara (Saylor) Barker. Survived by sons Rian, Richland and Barry, Ligonier; grandchildren, Brett (Hilary), Caryn (Jim),...
Judith A. McKool
Apr 12, 2022
McKool, Judith A. “Judy”, 80, of Geistown. Died April 12, 2022 at Home. Born April 3, 1942, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Merle and Pauline (Dowdell) Showalter. Survived by husband of 59 years, Richard “Dick” McKool; children, Catherine (Bob) Patterson, Patricia (Mark) Leitenberger, Richard Jr. (Stacy) and James. Also, grandchildren, Jen Wyant, Megan Fatica, Justin McKool, Kristin Miller, Jared...
G. Marie Marsh
Apr 9, 2022
Marsh - G. Marie, Mineral Point, passed on to her heavenly home on April 9, 2022. Born in Philipsburg Pa. March 11, 1935. Oldest daughter of Walter T and Rachel D. (Morgan) Wagner. Survived by loving husband of 69 years, Robert C Marsh (Bob/Charlie) and always surrounded by loving and caring children, Sherry (Tom) Urish, Cheryl (Randy) Wike, Robert C...
Joan E. Coyle
Apr 8, 2022
COYLE – Joan E., 89, Johnstown, born on July 28, 1932. Joan went home to be with her Lord peacefully surrounded by her loving children on April 8, 2022. Joan was the daughter of the late John and Beatrice McKeon. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard “Skip” Eugene Coyle and her son-in-law, Michael W. Moyer. Joan grew...
Betty L. Miske
Apr 7, 2022
Miske, Betty L., 95, of Geistown. Died April 7, 2022, at home. Born Jan. 29, 1927, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Joseph and Edna (Mulvehill) Havener. Also preceded in death by husband of 54 years, Paul A. Miske; sister, Mary Jane Geisel; and brother James Havener. Survived by children; Steve (Suzanne) Miske, Christine (Richard) Kornprobst and Paulette Brown;...
Timothy A. Gallo
Apr 7, 2022
GALLO—Timothy A., 67, Johnstown, passed from this life on April 7, 2022. Born September 25, 1954, son of George and Suzan Gallo. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by loving wife of 38 years, Susan (Znidarsic) Gallo; sisters, Laura Raftery, Sara Ruffini and Virginia Gray, brother, Mark Gallo and nieces and nephews. Tim was owner of APG Tax Services and...
Ruth Delores Wagner
Apr 5, 2022
Loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and friend to all who had the good fortune of knowing her, Ruth Delores Wagner, age 89, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2022. Ruth was born January 8, 1933 in Flushing, Long Island, in the state of New York, to the late Peter and Ruth Gallagher. Her family moved to Johnstown in March...
Elmer W. "Bill" Knobloch
Apr 3, 2022
KNOBLOCH---Elmer W. “Bill,” 72, Lincoln, CA, native of Erie, PA, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022 at Sutter Roseville Hospital, Roseville, CA. He was born in Erie, PA on February 21, 1950, son of the late Elmer T. “Bill” and Jane A. (Johnstone) Knobloch. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Jacklyn Nelson. Bill is survived by...
