Obituaries
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,...
Michelle L. Weimer
Jan 17, 2022
Weimer – Michelle L., “Aunt Minnie” “Mick”, 53, East Conemaugh, went to be with the Lord on January 17, 2022. Born on February 18, 1968 in Johnstown, daughter of the late Robert R. Sr. and Delores J. (Williams) Weimer. She is survived by her loving siblings, Dora Weimer, East Conemaugh, Robert Jr. (Traci), East Taylor Township, Jeffrey (Lori Kasterko) Weimer,...
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,...
Frank L. Gay Sr.
Dec 31, 2021
Gay Sr. – Frank L, 78, Vinco, is now in the arms of his Lord and Savior. He passed away on December 31, 2021 with his family at his side. Born on May 18, 1943 in Greenville, PA, son of Paul Gay and Twila (Scaife) Davis. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, JoAnn (Gutteridge) Gay; granddaughter, Taylor Sand, and...
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...
Paul W. Swartz
Dec 30, 2021
Swartz, Paul W., 69, of Richland. Died Dec. 30, 2021, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born August 1, 1952, in Johnstown. Son of late Donald Jay and Elda May (Pelkey) Swartz. Also preceded in death by brother Edward (Diane). Survived by loving wife of 48 years, Gayle (Miller) and children Christopher (Tiffany) Swartz; and Wendy (Keith) Mayket. Also survived by six...
James Joseph "Smitty" Smith
Dec 25, 2021
SMITH----James Joseph “Smitty,” 87, Johnstown, formerly of South Fork, died December 25, 2021, at Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital, surrounded by family. Born June 29, 1934, in South Fork, son of James Joseph Smith Sr. and Marie Knepper. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Donna (Ellis), children, Kevin (Debbie), Greensburg, PA; Keith (Cheri McDannell)...
Phyllis M. "Nana" Brubaker
Dec 24, 2021
Brubaker – Phyllis M., “Nana”, 97, Davidsville, went to be with the Lord on December 24, 2021 at Laurel View Village, Davidsville, PA. Born on May 27, 1924 in Johnstown, daughter of C. Paul and Ruth (Campbell) Heinze. Preceded in death by parents; husband of 69 years, Robert E. Brubaker; grandsons, David E. Brubaker, Ben and Tommy Brubaker; brother, Robert...
Stephen Guy Unger
Dec 23, 2021
Unger – Stephen Guy, 94, “Ungaro”, of East Conemaugh, went to be with the Lord on December 23, 2021. Born on September 24, 1927, in Johnstown. Son of the late Michael and Mary Louise (Pingatore) Unger. Also preceded in death by his wife, Patricia L. (Fisher) Unger, an infant daughter; brothers-in-law, James, Robert E., Jr., and Richard Fisher. Survived by...
Maxwell R. Orr
Dec 20, 2021
Orr, Maxwell R. “Max”, 22, of Richland.
It is with profound sadness that the family of Maxwell Raymond Orr announce his passing on Monday, December 20th, 2021 at the young age of 22. He was surrounded in love by his entire family and special care givers. Maxwell is survived by his loving parents, James and Laura Orr, siblings Kayla, Kassidy, Margaret,...
