Obituaries
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.,...
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...
