Obituaries

Mar 17, 2022

Roberts – Richard D., 67, Windber, went to be with the Lord on March 17, 2022. Born on May 11, 1954 in Johnstown, son of Ralph and Sara (Ostheim) Roberts. Preceded in death by his parents; son, Kevin G. Roberts; siblings, Sara L. Wingard, and Charles G. Roberts; brother-in-law, Rick Hilbrecht. He is survived by his loving children, Von C....

Mar 13, 2022

McKool, Margaret, 83, of Geistown. Died March 13, 2022, at Windber Hospice. Born September 9, 1938 in Windber, PA. Preceded in death by daughter Donna (McKool) Boxler, parents John and Mary (Slovensky) Wise, sister Betty (Wise) Roby, brothers Joe Wise and John Wise. Survived by her husband of 61 years John “Jack” McKool, Jr., and children Jeff McKool (Corey) of...

Mar 10, 2022

BOMBACH---Sharon Lee, 78, Vinco, passed on March 10, 2022 with family by her side after a short illness. Born July 14, 1943, in Johnstown, daughter of Kenneth W. and Florence E. (Egan) Smith. Preceded in death by parents; infant sister, Marilyn Joy Smith, grandson, Evan Lloyd. Survived by husband of 58 years, Robert J. Bombach whom she married on April...

Mar 9, 2022

HARRINGTON---Helen V., 78, Davidsville, formerly of Laurel, Maryland, peacefully passed away on March 9, 2022 at Windber Hospice. Born November 20, 1943, in Washington D.C. daughter of Fitzhugh Lee and Helen (Balsley) Neil. Preceded in death by parents; husband, John Harrington and sister, Ann. Survived by children, Michael Harrington and wife, Michelle, Myrtle Beach, SC and Jane Drzewiecki and husband,...

Mar 8, 2022

DRAVIS, Robert “Bob,” 74, Richland, passed away on March 8, 2022. Born March 27, 1947, in Johnstown, son of Harry and Mary (Naughton) Dravis. Preceded in death by parents; brothers and sisters, Ida Dan, Wayne Dravis and Tom Dravis. Survived by wife of 52 years Janet (Heidorn) whom he married September 6, 1969, children, Justin (Wendy) Dravis, Sarver; Shawn Dravis,...

Mar 5, 2022

Fronzoli, Alfred L., 76, Richland Township, passed away on Mar. 5, 2022 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born April 21, 1945 in Johnstown. Son of the late Amleto “Mike” Fronzoli and Annie Catherine Hershberger. Also preceded in death; sister Ruby Jean Fronzoli and sister Doris (Fronzoli) Maurer. Survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Sharon (Hancock) Fronzoli; daughter Joy...

Mar 3, 2022

Gore – Michael A., “Gomer”, 71, Portage, passed away on March 3, 2022. Born July 15, 1950 in Johnstown. Son of the late Lacy, “Rebel” and Mildred (Rosenbaum) Gore. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Cheryl L. “Cheri” (Miller) Gore. He is survived by his loving daughter, Sunshine (Eric) Batiste, Duncansville; granddaughters, Caitlyn...

Mar 2, 2022

WAGNER—Ronald Gene, 80, Johnstown passed away on March 2, 2022, at home. Born January 15, 1942, in Johnstown, son of Wilbert H. and Edna I. (Hileman) Wagner. Preceded in death by parents and brothers and sisters, Betty, Harry, Jack, Herman, Glenn, Donald, Charles and Delores Wagner. Survived by children, Brian, Greta, James, Kimberly, Edward, Robin, Ronnie Sue, Ronald, Patrick, Tina...

Feb 19, 2022

McClafferty, Patricia Anne, 86, Johnstown, passed away on February 19, 2022 at home. Born June 27, 1935, in Johnstown, daughter of William and Mary (Friant) Boyer. Preceded in death by parents; husband, John C. McClafferty Jr., daughter, Mary Jane Makin, sisters, Elsie Rager, Joanne Byers and Mary Alice Packer and brother, Robert Boyer. Survived by children, Patricia A. McClafferty, Johnstown;...

Feb 17, 2022

RIGBY---Richard L. "Dick," 94, entered into the loving arms of Jesus on February 17, 2022 in Satsuma, AL. Born December 2, 1927 in Dale Borough, the son of William K. and Elsie (Custer) Rigby. Preceded in death by parents, his loving first wife of 46 years Marion Jean (Kennedy) Rigby; son Richard W. (Rick) Rigby and brother, Charles. Survived by...

Feb 16, 2022

SALVAGGIO---James R., 85, East Taylor Township, passed away on February 16, 2022 at Richland Woods. Born December 23, 1936, in Johnstown, son of Charles and Mary (Varatto) Salvaggio. Preceded in death by parents; first wife, MaryAnn (Andrews) who died in 1991, second wife, Rose (Yakemic) Salvaggio who died in 2020 and special uncle Sam. Survived by children, James R. (Janice);...

Feb 16, 2022

Feb 15, 2022

Costlow, Gary L., Esquire, age 71, Johnstown, died February 15, 2022.  He was born October 11, 1950 in Philadelphia, PA.  The son of the late Eugene and Bertha (Halliwell) Costlow.  Survived by loving wife of 37 years, Margaret (Esch) Costlow, daughters Sarah, Kelly, and Catherine Costlow, and honorary son, daughter and grandson, Garrett, Justine and Cooper Bowden; also survived by...

Feb 14, 2022

McKinley – Patricia A., 87 of Johnstown, died peacefully on February 14, 2022 at Laurel View Village. Born May 27, 1934, in Johnstown, daughter of Albert and Myrtle (Mulligan) Warner. Preceded in death by parents, husband of 62 years, Claude (“Bud”) McKinley; brothers, Paul, Ralph, and Robert and sisters, Elaine, Marie, Mid, June, and Ione. She was the last surviving...

Feb 13, 2022

McNulty- Richard A. “Dick”, 87, of Franklin Borough. Passed away on Feb. 13, 2022, at Cambria Care Center. Born Nov. 24, 1934, in Jeanette, PA. Son of the late James and Ruth (Yahnert) McNulty. Also preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy L. (Buchan) McNulty; brothers, James E., Robert, William, and Roland; sisters, Jean Raspotnik, Patricia Derenak, Joanne Mills and...

Feb 10, 2022

Deitke – Thomas L. “Tom,” 90, Bon Air, went to be with the Lord on Feburary 9, 2022. Born July 11, 1931 in Johnstown, son of Charles and Elizabeth (Fombank) Deitke. Preceded in death by his parents; loving wife of 64 years, Margaret “Peg” (Dernar) Deitke, brothers, Charles and Ronald; sisters, Grace Davis, Marian Codwell and Connie Roberts and godson,...

Feb 8, 2022

 

Deborah Lee Vilsack, of Upper St. Clair went to be with the Lord on February 8, 2022. Debbie was born in the Panama Canal Zone on April 5, 1967. She passed away surrounded by her family while in hospice care at her sister Amy’s home in Johnstown, PA, where she was cared for by her sisters, Amy and Peggy....

Feb 7, 2022

JOHNSON---Alonzo J. Jr. “Al,” 87, of Johnstown PA, went to be with the Lord on February 7, 2022 at Conemaugh Hospital in Johnstown PA.  He is preceded in death by his wife and the love of his life, our mom, Margaretta B. (Stinson) Johnson.  His passing ends a marriage union of 65 years.   He is also preceded by parents,...

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,...

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...