Obituaries
Robert Wilson
Nov 17, 2021
WILSON—Robert F., “Robin,” “Rob,” or “Bob,” a life-long Johnstown resident, passed away on November 17, 2021, after a long battle with cancer at the age of 71. Born on June 3, 1950, son of Charles and Rebecca (Findlay) Wilson. Preceded in death by parents; brother-in-law, Robert Stuart and in-laws, Anthony and Mary Wyszynsky. He is survived by wife, Beverly...
Ronald Repak
Nov 13, 2021
Ronald W. Repak, 70, of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, suddenly and unexpectedly went to be with the Lord on November 13, 2021 while at his home in Stonycreek Township. Born in August, 1951, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, son of Paul Repak and Stella (Zucco) Repak. Preceded in death by his Parents, Paul and Stella Repak, his brother Robert Repak, and his Father...
James Scofield
Nov 13, 2021
SCOFIELD---James Davis, 86, Richland, died on November 12, 2021. Born January 8, 1935, in Wauseon, Ohio, son of John R. and Kathryn (Davis) Scofield. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Jack and Dick Scofield. Survived by wife of 30 years, Debra L. Taczanowsky; children, Marcus Taczanowksy, Johnstown; Craig (Gretchen Davis) Taczanowsky, Beaver, PA; Tonya Taczanowsky, Myrtle Beach, SC; grandchildren,...
Russell D. Dunn
Nov 11, 2021
Dunn, Russell D., 69, of Richland, died November 11, 2021, at Windber Hospice. Born February 14, 1952, in Greensburg. Son of the late James Dunn and Mabel (Heller) Rusnak. Also preceded in death by stepfather, Edward Rusnak and brothers, Ronald and Alan; and brother-in-law, Melvin Faith. Survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Susan (Faith); son, Alan L. Dunn and...
Angela L. Burke
Nov 11, 2021
Burke, Angela L. 71, of Richland. Died Nov. 11, 2021 at Windber Hospital. Born Dec. 1, 1949, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Lewis A. and Elizabeth J. “Betty” (Sisco) Michno. Also preceded in death by brothers Lewis A “Babe” Michno, Jr. and Joseph E. Michno, AKA” Joey Covington”. Survived by husband Dick Burke, Sr; daughter Robin (James) Bambrey, TN...
Barbara M. Kalinyak
Nov 7, 2021
Kalinyak – Barbara M., 83, East Conemaugh, went to be with the Lord on November 7, 2021 at Windber Woods. Born on May 11, 1938 in Johnstown, daughter of Anthony J. and Stella P. (Wyrwas) Korcell. Preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Cindy R. Reed, sisters Florence Korcell and Leona Furman and brothers Tony and Edmund Korcel. She is survived...
Ruth Ann D. Arellano
Nov 5, 2021
ARELLANO---Ruth Ann D., 83, formerly of Johnstown, passed away November 5, 2021 in Chesapeake, Virginia. Born November 20, 1937, in Beckley, WVA, daughter of Howard B. and Chloe (Anderson) Dickerson. (Foster). Ruth was a graduate of Concord University in Athens, West Virginia. She was an elementary school teacher in the Forest Hills School District. Member of SS. Gregory and Barnabas...
Richard L. McFeaters
Nov 5, 2021
McFeaters - Richard L., 75, Johnstown, PA, passed away on November 5, 2021 at his home. Born on August 10, 1946 in Johnstown, PA, son of Robert L. and Eva P. (Singer) McFeaters. Preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Roberta Rager. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years Dianne R. (Vinoverski) McFeaters; children, Anne L....
Ruth Ann D. Arellano
Nov 5, 2021
ARELLANO, Ruth Ann Dickerson, formerly of Johnstown, PA, passed away November 5, 2021, at home in Chesapeake, Virginia. Born November 20, 1937, in Beckley, WV, daughter of Howard B. and Chloe (Anderson) Dickerson. Preceded in death by parents, husband Benjamin P. Arellano Sr., brothers Frank and Gene Dickerson,and Goddaughter Charlene Tarnowsky. Survived by children Benjamin P. Arellano Jr., and wife...
Andrew P. Bucior Sr.
Oct 29, 2021
BUCIOR----Andrew Paul Sr., 93, Texas, formerly of Richland Township, passed away on October 29, 2021 in Texas. Born May 25, 1928 in Johnstown, son of Andrew and Catherine (Mazurek) Bucior. Preceded in death by parents; infant sister; brother, Joseph; sisters, Victoria, Stella, Eva, Josephine, and Frances; and wife, the former Virginia Irwin. Survived by sons, Andrew Jr., married to the former...
Margaret E. Thomas
Oct 16, 2021
THOMAS----Margaret Edith (Strick), 88, Johnstown, went to be with her Lord on October 16, 2021. Born November 3, 1932, in Johnstown, daughter of Evan W. and Margaret A. (Irons) Strick. Preceded in death by parents; husband of 54 years, Harold R. Thomas Sr., who passed away in 2003; great-grandson, Gabriel Gindlesperger; brothers, Evan Jr., Harry, Richard, Gene and Bernard; and...
Arthur Paul Vivis
Oct 10, 2021
Vivis – Arthur Paul, 76, Salix, passed away peacefully with his wife and children by his side on October 10, 2021. Born on July 23, 1945 in Johnstown, son of William E. and Loretta F. (Oconnor) Vivis. Preceded in death by his parents, and a brother and sister. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Alverta M....
Joanne Peoples
Oct 10, 2021
PEOPLES---Minister of Music Joanne, 73, Johnstown, passed away on October 10, 2021. Born January 9, 1948 in Johnstown, daughter of Willie J. and Bertha L. (Pope) Hardison. Preceded in death by parents and sisters, Ivora Allen, Darlene Davis. Survived by Dion E. Peoples Sr., grandchildren, Shaniece Peoples and Dion E. Peoples Jr. and 7 great-grandchildren. Sister of Willie J. Hardison...
Fred E. Warshel
Oct 8, 2021
WARSHEL - Fred E. “Pappy” 84, Scalp Level (formerly of Richland), died October 8, 2021 at home. Born February 1, 1937, in Windber, son of Fred and Trella (Weaver) Warshel. Preceded in death by parents, brothers James and George, sister Mildred and brother-in-law, Jim Moschgat, brother-in-law, Walter Stiles and stepfather, Herman Shaffer. Survived by his high school sweetheart and wife...
Thomas C. Updyke
Oct 6, 2021
UPDYKE---Thomas C., 74, Oakland, went to be with the Lord on October 6, 2021, at home. Born August 21, 1947, in Johnstown, son of the late Thomas G. and Ruth F. (Shirt) Updyke. Preceded in death by parents; wife of 24 years, Kathleen (Baranik) Updyke; and granddaughter, Tessa L. Updyke, sister, Emily Updyke and brother, Daniel Updyke. Survived by children,...
Charlotte S. Sanborn-Gerber
Oct 2, 2021
Sanborn-Gerber-- Charlotte S., 97, of Laurel View Village, formerly of Richland Township, passed away on October 2, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on August 7, 1924 in Windber, PA, daughter of George B. and Laura D. (Lehman) Miller. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her 1st husband, Carl H. Sanborn; 2nd husband, Ralph L....
Anthony R. "Tony" Palm
Sep 29, 2021
As I prepare to leave this life, I can not help but express my gratitude for the good fortune and bounty with which God has blessed me. First, I am grateful to God, His Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, and the Roman Catholic Church. Upon these I have devoted my life and entrusted my faith. So, this...
Mary Jane Pasternak
Sep 25, 2021
Pasternak, Mary Jane, 91, Richland, passed away on September 25, 2021 at Windber Hospice. Born May 1, 1930 in Windber, daughter of Michael and Elizabeth (Wargo) Hrabosky. Preceded in death by parents; husband of 62 years, Paul Pasternak who passed away on Dec. 8, 2013; brother, Michael Hrabosky; brothers-in-law, John, William and Andrew Pasternak; sister-in-law, Helen Pasternak, and nephew, Douglas...
George Mislanovich Jr.
Sep 23, 2021
MISLANOVICH—George Jr., 66, Stonycreek Township, passed peacefully in his sleep on September 23, 2021. Born on March 7, 1955, in Johnstown, PA, son of the late George and LaVerne (Semack) Mislanovich. George was a 1973 graduate of Greater Johnstown Vo-Tech and a 1977 graduate of The Pennsylvania State University. He was a retired cost accountant. He is survived by his...
Richard T. "Dick" Pavic
Sep 23, 2021
PAVIC---Richard T. (Dick), 81, East Taylor, passed away on September 23, 2021. Born on June 23, 1940 in Johnstown, son of the late George and Helen (Skufca) Pavic. Preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Marilyn J. (Reed); brother Ronald Pavic and grandson Joshua Pavic; survived by sons Richard T. Pavic Jr., married to Shari (Maniccia), Nicktown; Mark...
