Obituaries

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

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 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...

Feb 1, 2022

BARKER---Florence E, 99, of Richland, died February 1, 2022, at Arbutus Park Manor. Born October 7, 1922 in Tire Hill, daughter of Robert A. and May (Langford) Ashurst. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Robert, sisters, Ruth Lees and Evelyn Wiley and daughter-in-law, Barbara (Saylor) Barker. Survived by husband, Clair R. Barker and sons, Rian, Richland and Barry, Ligonier; grandchildren,...

Feb 1, 2022

Krupa - Alicia Michele, 43, Fairfax, VA, passed away on February 1, 2022 at Holy Cross Hospital, Silver Spring, MD, after a four-and-a-half-year battle with Stage 4 Colon Cancer. She was born on September 16, 1978, in Johnstown, PA, daughter of Eugene and Christine (Pekala) Krupa. Survived by parents; sisters, Andria Krupa Voelker, Esq., Alaina (Zachary) Dworak, and Dr. Ashlea...

Jan 31, 2022

Sellers – Lester E., 75, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on January 31, 2022. Born on February 2, 1946 in Johnstown, son of the late Paul and Lavadia (Orris) Sellers. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Helen R. (Beatty) Sellers; children, Bradley and his fiancée, Tammy Moyer, Melissa (Don) Box; grandchildren, Dylan, Devin,...

Jan 29, 2022

Neary – William C. Jr., 78, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on January 29, 2022. Born on February 27, 1943 in Johnstown, son of William C. Sr. and Izora (Wilson) Neary. Preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Kim Jardina-Percherke; sisters, Sheila and Ruth Neary, and a brother, John. He is survived by his loving wife of...

Jan 26, 2022

MICHAELS---Rose A. 89, Johnstown, passed away on January 26, 2022, in Somerset. Born October 5, 1932, in Johnstown, daughter of James E. and Anna J. (Mergen) Goggin. Preceded in death by parents; husband of 58 years, David G. Michaels; brothers and sisters, Mary Orbin, Genevieve Dunk, Claire Filling, Evelyn Lech, Germaine Livella, William, Charles, James and Edward Goggin. Survived by...

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...