Obituaries
Marilyn L. Nash
Dec 20, 2021
Nash – Marilyn L., 67, Johnstown. The world lost a beloved mother, Marilyn L. Nash, on December 20, 2021. She is survived by her loving son, who made up the entirety of her whole world, Cortez M. Haselrig. Marilyn was born in Johnstown, PA, on August 11, 1954 daughter of Samuel A. and Julia E. (Young) Nash. She was preceded...
Anna Mary Courtney
Dec 17, 2021
COURTNEY----Anna Mary (Rosage), 97, of Johnstown, passed away in her sleep on December 17, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Arthur in 1991 and an infant daughter. In addition, she was, predeceased by her siblings and their spouses: Norbert (Leona), Msgr. David Rosage, Bernard (Ethel), Barbara Lapenta (Don), and Elmer (Betty). She is survived...
Antoinette J. "Toni" (Trimeloni) Gordon
Dec 16, 2021
GORDON----Antoinette J. “Toni” (Trimeloni), 83, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Carlisle, PA. Born on November 21, 1938, in Central City, PA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Marie Trimeloni. She was married to the late Vernon Ray Gordon, Jr., who preceded her in death on January 17,...
Aaron I. Dudley Sr.
Dec 16, 2021
Dudley – Aaron I., 25, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on December 16, 2021. Born on June 17, 1996 in Bronx, NY, son of Sonja Marie Dudley, Johnstown. Preceded in death by his son, Davin Dudley; maternal great-grandparents, Hattie and Willie Green; aunts Gladys, Harriett, and Debbie Dudley. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his...
John Chupko
Dec 15, 2021
CHUPKO---John Paul, 84, Johnstown, went home to be with his Lord on December 15, 2021 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born on May 25, 1937, In Johnstown, son of John and Kathryn (Hovraluck) Chupko. Preceded in death by parents; and infant brother, Nicholas Don Chupko. Survived by the love of his life of 55 years, wife, Carol A. (Pelesky) Chupko,...
Russell Leon Bobkoskie
Dec 12, 2021
Bobkoskie – Russell Leon, 80, Johnstown, PA, went to be with the Lord on December 12, 2021. Born on August 25, 1941 in Williamsport, PA, son of the late Leon Edward and Grace (Stettler) Bobkoskie. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Linda (Eck) Bobkoskie, Johnstown, to whom he was married on September 9, 1967; daughters, Cheryl...
Marie C. Cobaugh
Dec 8, 2021
Cobaugh – Marie C., 90, Richland Township, went to join her loving husband, Mel in Heaven, on December 8, 2021 at Harmony House Manor. Daughter of Sam and Isabel Torina. In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Fran and Sara. She will be sadly missed by her three children, Mike and his...
Roy Watson Van Dolah
Dec 7, 2021
Van Dolah – Roy Watson, “KC”, 80, East Conemaugh, went to be with the Lord on December 7, 2021 at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born on August 13, 1941 in Kansas City, KS, son of Charlie and Dorothy (Klaber) Copeland. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Patricia A. Van Dolah; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Hauer and Karen Yasko, and brothers-in-law; Theodore Daniel...
Richard J. Szelong
Dec 7, 2021
Szelong, Richard J. “Ric”, 63, entered his eternal rest on December 7, 2021 following a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. Born August 18, 1958, he was the son of the late Zigmund and Betty (Zeoli) Szelong. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by infant son, Aaron Szelong; brother-in-law, David Frank, mother-in-law, Phyllis Frank; aunts and uncles...
Doris Ann Mickens
Dec 6, 2021
Mickens - Doris Ann, 85, of East Conemaugh, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 6, 2021, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born on March 7, 1936 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Daughter of the late J.B. and Minnie Neal Hill. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Charles W. Mickens;...
Hildegarde Miller
Dec 6, 2021
MILLER---Hildegarde (Kmetz), 78, Richland Township, passed away on Dec. 6, 2021, at home. Born February 3, 1943, in Johnstown, daughter of the late John L. and Catherine (Masorjak) Kmetz. Preceded in death by first husband, James M. Kurchak, second husband, Rodney K. Miller and one great-grandson. Survived by husband, Gary F. Weslager, whom she married April 14, 2021; children, John...
Edward W. Schmall Jr.
Dec 1, 2021
Schmall Jr. – Edward W., 54, Vestal, NY, formerly of Jackson Township, went to be with the Lord on December 1, 2021 at his residence. Born on November 1, 1967 in NY, NY, son of Edward W. Sr., Mineral Point and the late Linda M. (Howells) Schmall. In addition to his father, he is survived by his loving wife of...
Michael Yarnavick
Nov 28, 2021
YARNAVICK---Michael J., 54, Windber, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on November 28, 2021. Born November 30, 1966, in Johnstown, son of Joseph T. and Mary Lou (Cassidy) Yarnavick. Preceded in death by father. Survived by mother, Richland; wife of 18 years, Jeana E. (Baumgardner), whom he married on May 24, 2003; children, Marina and Joseph Yarnavick at...
Elaine Sterner
Nov 28, 2021
STERNER---Elaine M., 87, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on November 28, 2021. Born June 22, 1934, in Johnstown, PA, daughter of Herman and Florence (Wacker) Steeg. Preceded in death by parents, husband of 54 years, Dean R. Sterner, whom she married August 14, 1955, daughter, Doreen (Sterner) Griffith, and brother, Elvin. Survived by children, Deanne, wife...
Wilbert Bailey Jr.
Nov 28, 2021
BAILEY---Wilbert E. Jr., 66, Windber, went to be with the Lord on November 28, 2021. Born April 17, 1955, son of Wilbert Earl Sr. and Shirley Jean (Yoder) Bailey. Preceded in death by mother and brothers, Richard and Kenneth. Survived by father, Wilbert E. Bailey Sr., Cleveland; wife of 44 years Ruth A. (Leeper), children, Wilbert E. Bailey III...
Leslie Adams
Nov 27, 2021
ADAMS—Leslie M., 61, St. Michael, passed away at home on November 27, 2021. Born July 11, 1960, in Johnstown, daughter of John and Martina (Heidenthal) Lowes. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by husband of 39 years, James B. Adams, children, Amanda (Brian) Kinney, Davidsville; Jason Adams, St. Michael; and granddaughter, Paige Kinney. Sister of Claudia Lowes, Corpus Christi,...
John Pennington
Nov 25, 2021
Pennington, John W., “Jack”, 76, of Johnstown, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Nov. 25, 2021, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born on April 28, 1945, in Oil City, PA. Son of the late Rev. Charles M. and Dorothy (Wahlberg) Pennington. Also preceded in death by siblings: Charles "Chuck", Carol E. Fry, Thomas M. Pennington and Edward D....
Dean Miller
Nov 22, 2021
Miller – Dean W., 93, Richland, went to be with the Lord on November 22, 2021 due to complications from Covid-19. Born on October 31, 1928 in Johnstown, son of Edward and Dora (Howard) Miller. Preceded in death by his parents, sons, James and Robert, and brother, Frederick. Dean is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Terrie...
Charles Weyant Sr.
Nov 21, 2021
WEYANT---Charles Junior Sr., 95, Richland, passed away peacefully at home on November 21, 2021, with his loving daughter, Margaret and son-in-law Vernon at his side. Born June 19, 1926, in Windber, son of Margaret Jeannette Weyant. Preceded in death by his mother, first wife, Ann (Daley) Weyant, second wife, Sarah (Hoy) Weyant, brothers and sisters, Dorothy Peterman, infant, Dolores...
Loren C. Reeves
Nov 21, 2021
Reeves - Loren C., “Luke”, 89, of Richland Township. Went to be with his Lord on November 21, 2021. Born December 1, 1931 in Oil City, PA. Son of the late George V. and Mabel E. (Carroll) Reeves. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, the former Barbara E. “Lizzie” Edwards; son, Stanley E.,...
