Obituaries
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,...
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...
