Obituaries
Margaret Patty Shortt
Jan 13, 2024
Shortt - Margaret “Patty”, of Johnstown, died January 13, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones at home. She was born December 28, 1944, in Johnstown. Daughter of Joseph and Mary (Pavlich) Maurer. She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Peter, Joseph, Martin, and Ronald; sisters, Agnes Maurer, Katherine Alt, and Helen Pizzino. She is survived by her...
Deborah A. Hasse
Jan 13, 2024
73, Sidman, went to be with the Lord on January 13, 2024. Born on August 18, 1950 in Johnstown, daughter of William Kenneth and Ethel I. (Miller) Riblett. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald J. Hasse Jr.; granddaughter, Destiny Lynn Faith; niece, Kimberly Brydon-Stevanus; sister-in-law, Carol Riblett, and brother-in-law, Richard Brydon.
She is survived by...
Marjorie J. Gillespie
Jan 13, 2024
GILLESPIE--Marjorie June (Hagerich), 96, of Vinco, went to be with the Lord on January 13, 2024. Marjorie was born as one of twelve children on June 6, 1927 at the family homestead in Vinco, daughter of the late Ralph and Ethel (Gillen) Hagerich. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband,...
Helen E. "Tootsie" Smith
Jan 11, 2024
SMITH---Helen E. “Tootsie,” 96, Elton, recently residing at Richland Woods, passed away on January 11, 2024. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who was born on Sept. 10, 1927 in Johnstown, daughter of the late Rudolph and Rose (Murphy) Rodkey. She was also preceded in death by husband, Edgar Smith, son, David; brothers and sister, Richard...
Charles C. "Cliff" Bailey
Jan 10, 2024
BAILEY---Charles C. “Cliff,” 60, Johnstown, PA, went to be with the Lord on January 10, 2024 peacefully at home. Born on August 16, 1963, son of Charles and Olive (McCombie) Bailey. Preceded in death by parents and sister, Cheryl. He is survived by his daughter, Amanda and grandchildren; brothers, Curtis and wife, Cynthia; Dean and wife, Jennifer; Dave...
Mary C. Saloney
Jan 10, 2024
SALONEY---Mary C., 95, Franklin Borough, passed away on January 10, 2024 at The Village at Hilltop Heights. Born April 5, 1928, in Franklin Borough, daughter of Jacob and Anna (Resick) Govekar. Preceded in death by parents; husband of 41 years, George Saloney; sister, Anna, brother, Stephen, infant sister, Frances. Survived by children, Michael Saloney and wife, Kathy (Brandle), Bon...
Linnie Larnel Joy Sr.
Jan 9, 2024
Joy - Linnie Larnel Sr., 65, of Hollywood, Florida, formerly of Richland, passed away on January 9, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 11, 1958, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. He was the son of James Tyler Jr., Margate, FL, and the late Cora Lee Joy. Linnie was preceded in death by his mother, mother aunt, Oneil...
Keith C. Colvin
Jan 5, 2024
COLVIN-, Keith C., 29, of Windber. Died Jan. 5, 2024 at home. Born May 4, 1994 in Johnstown. Son of Willard C. Colvin, Jr. and Sheri L. (Hostetler) Berkebile. Survived by parents; siblings, Matthew and John Firm and Ashlee (Colvin) Heinrich; niece Marlee Heinrich and fur babies “Sara” and “Sophia;” also, many other family members and friends. He was...
Margery A. Good
Jan 2, 2024
GOOD---Margery A., 88, Belmont, passed away on Jan 2, 2024 at Richland Healthcare and Rehabilitation. Born July 7, 1935, in Lonaconing, MD, daughter of Lillian Mae Rankin. Preceded in death by her mother and husband of 25 years, Vearle “Skinny” Good. Survived by son John Good and wife Lisa, Belmont; granddaughter, Victoria Ann Good and boyfriend, Andrew Weld, Hollidaysburg....
Pauline B. Kovalchik
Dec 31, 2023
Kovalchik - Pauline, B., “Bubba” “Cookie,” 91, East Conemaugh, passed away December 31, 2023 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born June 30, 1932, in Johnstown, PA. Daughter of John and Anna (Winkler) Zajdel. Preceded in death by parents, husbands, Andy S. Szwast, and Charles W. Kovalchik, son, Andrew J. Szwast; brothers, Ted, Joe, and Frank Zajdel, and sister, Stella Zadarla....
John S. Burley
Dec 29, 2023
BURLEY – John S., 60, Windber, passed away December 29, 2023. Born October 10, 1963 in New York, son of William and Nancy Burley. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by his soulmate, best friend and loving wife, Veronica (Wilson); children Jonathon Burley, Victor (Flores) and fiancée Illyanna Miller, Luther (Flores), and Jasmine (Flores). Also survived by nieces, nephews,...
Benjamin R. Stape
Dec 25, 2023
STAPE--- Benjamin R., 45, Richland, passed away December 25, 2023, at Windber Hospice after a 3 year battle with cancer. Born January 30, 1978, in Latrobe, PA, son of Scott Stape the late Deborah Stape and Malinda and Bill Patterson. Preceded in death by maternal and paternal grandparents. Survived by loving wife of 19 years, Cheryl (Feighner), children Taylor...
Leonard J. Russell
Dec 21, 2023
RUSSELL—Leonard J., 82, Richland, passed away December 21, 2023. Born January 19, 1941, in Cairnbrook, son of John and Annette (Shelko) Russell. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Barbara Jean (Slovensky) Russell; and brother, Robert Russell. Survived by daughters, Connie Grunza, Davidsville and Renee Stephens, Johnstown; grandson, Russell Grunza, Davidsville. Brother of Sylvester Russell, Cairnbrook and Patricia Dively (Jerry), Harrisburg;...
Anthony E. "Tony" Plis
Dec 14, 2023
PLIS---Anthony E. “Tony,” 75, Walnut Grove, passed away on December 14, 2023 at the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center, Altoona. Born August 21, 1948 in Johnstown, son of Casimir and Helen (Korber) Plis. Preceded in death by parents; and sister, Patricia Dennis. Survived by loving wife of 45 years, Janet (Passeau) whom he married March 3, 1978;...
Gloria A. (Kovach) Gleason
Dec 14, 2023
GLEASON---Gloria (Kovach), 89, Mineral Point, passed away on December 14, 2023. Born March 21, 1934, in Windber, daughter of George and Julia (Podrasky) Kovach. Preceded in death by parents; husband, James R. Gleason Sr., who died in 1982; infant son, David; son, Walter Gleason; daughter, Sherrie Gleason and daughter-in-law, Kim Gleason. Survived by children, James R. Gleason Jr., Woodvale;...
Michael F. "Mike" McMullen
Dec 11, 2023
McMULLEN—Michael F. “Mike,” 75, South Fork. Born March 10, 1948 in Buffalo, NY and entered eternal life on December 11, 2023. Preceded in death by father; brothers, Jack and Paul; sister, Theresa and an infant grandchild. Survived by wife of 42 years, Norma J. (Sobetsky) McMullen; children, Melissa Zevorich and husband, Jason, Beaverdale; Michelle Haberl and husband, Jason, South...
Lois J. Scaife
Dec 7, 2023
Scaife – Lois J., 89, Mundys Corner, went to be with the Lord on December 7, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 8, 1934 in Johnstown, PA, she is the daughter of the late Glenford Gordon and Hazel (Gray) Lenhart. She was preceded in death by her husband Harold E. Scaife Sr.; sons, Harold E....
Edward R. Friedel
Dec 6, 2023
Friedel – Edward R., 85, Richland, went to be with the Lord on December 6, 2023 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born on June 28, 1938 in Johnstown, son of the late Jack E. and Kathryn (Sievers) Friedel.
He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Kathleen A. (Kirkpatrick) Friedel; children, Diana L. (Robert) Zaman, Portage,...
James E. Mikolic
Dec 4, 2023
MIKOLIC, James E., “Jim, Bones,” 90, passed away at home on December 4, 2023. James is preceded in death by his parents Frank and Isabella, his brothers Joe, Tim, and Ken Mikolic, and his grandson Joshua Pavic. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Donna R. (Coyle), his brother John married to Diane, his brother Frank married...
Leo D. Schutte
Nov 26, 2023
Schutte, Leo D., 87, of Belmont, returned home to the Lord on November 26, 2023 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born on May 24, 1936 in Johnstown, son of the late Joseph B. and Anna Marie (Pullvermiller) Schutte. He is proceeded in death by the love of his life, Gail (Brown) Schutte and brothers; Joseph A. “Dugan,” Harry, Walter and...
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