Obituaries
Fred D. Saintz
May 29, 2022
SAINTZ, Fred DeWayne, Born September 19, 1927 – Died May 29, 2022 Preceded in death by parents, Edward P. and Ethel Rebecca (Allison) Saintz, sister Ethel Mae Ebey, brothers, Edward P. Saintz, Jr., Robert and wife, Mary Jane (Frum) Saintz. He was the last of his immediate family and will join his beloved wife, Jane, of 69 years. He is...
Marlin R. Yost
May 27, 2022
YOST---Marlin Ray “Sonny,” 83, East Conemaugh, went to be with our Heavenly Father on May 27, 2022, at home with his companion, Shirley Faight. Born July 31, 1938, in Davidsville, son of Dostas Elias and Amanda (Spiker) Yost. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Donna Mae (Avila) Yost, son, William Nickolas “Billy” Yost, brothers and sisters, Richard Yost, James Yost,...
Barbara Ann Miller
May 23, 2022
MILLER---Barbara Ann, 74, Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg, formerly of Geistown, passed away on May 23, 2022 after an extended illness. Born November 1, 1947, Johnstown, PA, daughter of Charles W. and Anna E. (Utnik) Miller. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, infant Gloria Jean Miller and Judith Marie (Miller) Brown; brother, E. Foster Miller; nephew, C. Russell Miller Jr. and...
Daquin A. Sidney
May 20, 2022
Sidney – Daquin A., 25, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on May 20, 2022 at Johnstown. Born on January 7, 1997 in Johnstown, son of Lanny C. Sidney, Johnstown and Helen L. (Yingling) Gaskins, Johnstown. Preceded in death by his brother, Cortez Jordan; maternal grandparents, Phyllis and Chalmer Yingling; paternal grandmother, Pauline Sidney.
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Diane F. Killian
May 20, 2022
KILLIAN, Diane Frances (Diney), age 57, of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on May 20, 2022. Born on September 27, 1964 in Johnstown, daughter of Frank M. Killian and Shirley A. (Eckenrode) Killian. Preceded in death by father, Aunt Francie Zelek, Cousin Michael Zelek and brother-in-law, Andy Castiglione. She is survived by her mother, Shirley, Bon Air, her...
Susan J. Sauro
May 18, 2022
Sauro – Susan J., 55, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on May 18, 2022. Born on June 25, 1966 in Johnstown, daughter of the late Donald J. and Lavada J. (Clark) Karalfa, Johnstown. Preceded in death by her father, brother-in-law, Tom Flook; aunt, Mary Louise “Cookie” Dietz; uncles, Robert Karafa and Donald Clark. In addition to her mother,...
Roger A. Sarlouis
May 18, 2022
Sarlouis, Roger A., 81, of Johnstown, died on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, in Palliative Care. Born in Johnstown, son of Robert & Elizabeth (Storck) Sarlouis. Preceded in death by parents, Son, Roger Sarlouis, Jr., Sister Mona Fitz, brother Clark Sarlouis & grandpuppy Teddy. Survived by his wife, the Love of His Life, Elaine (Arcurio), Sons, Jason (Megan), Oakland Park, FL...
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),...
