Obituaries

Jan 20, 2021

“Marge”, 100, of Geistown, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 20, 2021.  Born December 24, 1920 in Johnstown to August and Irene (Skipper) Suhay. Preceded in death by her parents, husband, Joseph A. Pettina, and siblings, Catherine Hess, Betty Trimmer, Richard Suhay, Leo Suhay and Eileen Stiffler. Survived by her loving daughter, Sandra (Bernard) Istvan, Richland; son, Albert...

Jan 17, 2021

Waynik, Joseph, 96, of Richland. Died Jan. 17, 2021, at home. Born Nov. 6, 1924, in Johnstown. Son of the late Charles and Katherine (Kush) Waynik. Also preceded in death by grandson, Chad Waynik; siblings, Mike, Alex, John, Andrew, Mary Sehas, Rose Kutchma and Anna Suhyda. Survived by wife of 73 years, Sue (Kramer); children, Joseph (Maria) Waynik, David Waynik,...

Jan 16, 2021

Havener, Russell R., Sr., 90, of Ebensburg. Died Jan. 16, 2021, at Cambria Care Center. Born Jan. 12, 1931, in Johnstown. Son of the late Russell R. Sr. and Hazel O. (Thomas) Havener. Survived by children; John (Peggy, deceased) Smith, Russell J. (Kitty) Havener, Judy (Doug, deceased) (Barry) Mottin-Deetscreek, David (Brenda) Havener, Cindy (Richard) Krassnoski and Laura (Jay) Parkins. Also...

Jan 15, 2021

LOCKE- Pamela Ann, 64, Johnstown, died January 15th, 2021, at Memorial Medical Center. Born May 25th, 1956 Johnstown, daughter of the late Noami (Adams) and Henry P. Tomkowski. Preceded in death by nephew Scott Kniss. Survived by daughter Madalynn Locke and son-in-Law Andrew Crichton, Johnstown; sisters Patricia Todorich, South Portland, ME.; Rosalia Evans, Mclean, VA.; Valerie Casses, Johnstown; Deborah Kniss,...

Jan 15, 2021

Bestvina, Betty J., 86, of Belmont. Went to be the with the Lord on January 15, 2021. Born June 16,1934 in Cairnbrook, PA. Daughter of the late Andrew and Evelyn (Michalko) Bero. Preceded in death by brothers William Bero, Robert Bero, Sister-in-law Carole Bero, Daughter in law Arley Bestvina, and nephew Mark Bero. Survived by loving husband of 69 years...

Jan 14, 2021

DEBIAS----Nicholas E., 92, Richland, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2021, at Windber Hospice, Windber. Born August 4, 1928, in Windber, son of Anthony and Nellie (Lippin) Debias, Preceded in death by parents; brothers, John and George and sisters, Dorothy Martin and Rose Orlovsky. Survived by wife of 66 years, Nina L. (Scrofani) whom he married on Aug. 21, 1954;...

Jan 12, 2021

Baxter McCarthy who will be forever missed by his humans, Tracy and Jim and their family. He was born on September 13, 2015. He gained his wings on January 12, 2021

Jan 11, 2021

Mordan, Beryl T., 97, Davidsville, PA. Went to be with the Lord on Jan. 11, 2021, at Laurel View Village. Born on Oct. 28, 1923, in Columbia County. Daughter of the late Hiram T. and Wilda L. (Pursel) Thomas. Also preceded in death by husband, Merrill L. Mordan, siblings; Freda Showalter, Lois Snyder and Boyd Thomas. Survived by children, David...

Jan 11, 2021

HILL – Mary Jane (Keller), 95, Vinco. Born February 2, 1925. Went to be with her Lord & Savior on January 11, 2021. She was the last surviving member of her family. Preceded in death by husband of 59 years Walter; parents, Roy and Frieda (Vorhauer) Keller; four brothers; and two sisters. Survived by sons Thomas Sr. (Sharon) and Larry...

Jan 8, 2021

ELLSWORTH---Anna Mary (Scarletta) Ellsworth, 85, of Indiana, PA, went to be with the lord on Friday, January 8th, 2021. Born in Johnstown on July 22, 1935, she was the daughter of James and Margaret (Venet) Scarletta. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She found joy in spending time with family, watching children, dancing, and had an undeniable sweet tooth....

Jan 8, 2021

Moore, Elizabeth J., “Betty”, 94, of Richland. Died Jan. 8, 2021, at Haida Manor, Hastings, PA. Born Nov. 20, 1926, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Abraham and Selma (Williams) Curry. Also preceded in death by husband of 57 years, Dr. James R. Moore; and sister, Catherine Crissey. Survived by children, Dr. J. Craig (Merikay) Moore, Beth A. (Duane) Eberhart...

Jan 6, 2021

Tiffany – Raymond G., 78, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on January 6, 2021 at Centre Crest, Bellefonte. Born on October 16, 1942 in Johnstown, son of the late Lawrence and Ruth (Thomas) Tiffany. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Georgia Ann (Hutzler) Tiffany; children, Matthew A. (Meredith), Woodbridge, VA, Tamara Ann Butler, Johnstown,...

Jan 5, 2021

BORLIE----Holly B., Sankertown, died peacefully at her home with her best friend, Mouse (her little dog) never leaving her side. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 30 years, (who lovingly called her Shrimp), Paul M. Borlie. Paul had 7 children, who were Holly's step-children, Mary Ann Kennady, Paul M. Borlie Jr., Frances E. Pollock, Timothy R. Borlie, Michele...

Jan 4, 2021

Scaife – Brian K., 57, Bon Air, went to be with the Lord on January 4, 2021. Born on November 26, 1963 in Trenton, NJ, son of the late James B. Scaife and Betty J. (Grunza) Scaife-Lucas, Johnstown. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by step father, Edward A. Lucas; baby sister, and brother, Michael Miller....

Jan 4, 2021

Horner - Hulda Marie, 97, of Richland. Died on Jan 4, 2021, at Richland Healthcare. Born Aug. 13, 1923, in Richland Twp. Daughter of the late Albert and Martha (McMullen) Bloom. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Harold. Survived by her loving children, Cheri Duman of Windber, PA, Ronald of Canton GA, married...

Jan 4, 2021

Keirn – Tobie R., 59, Upper Yoder Township, went to be with the Lord on January 4, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 15, 1961 in Johnstown, son of Robert H. and Nancy M. (Gordon) Keirn. Preceded in death by his parents; sons, William and Shawn Miller; grandson, Eddie  Helsel; granddaughter, Alyssa Miller; great-great grandsons,...

Jan 3, 2021

Schneck – Carol Elaine, 74, Geistown, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on January 3, 2021 at her home. Born on December 29, 1946 in Johnstown, daughter of Ervin L. Sr. and Hazel L. (Giffin) Bloom. Preceded in death by her parents; father and mother-in-law, Ralph E. Schneck, Sr. and Dorothy (Werner) Schneck. Siblings; Oliver Bloom, Alma (Harry) Seese,...

Jan 2, 2021

Monko – Denise(Vrabel), 56 of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on January 2, 2021 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center.  Born on September 15, 1964 in Johnstown, daughter of Robert and Mary (Carmichael) Vrabel. She is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her loving husband of 29  years, Joseph E. Monko, Jr;  daughter Nicole Bartlebaugh;...

Dec 31, 2020

COOLBAUGH---Kenneth Clifford “Cliff,” 89, Johnstown, died December 31, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center. Born May 2, 1931, in Johnstown, son of Roy and Thelma (Ream) Coolbaugh. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Wanda (Saloney) Coolbaugh, brother, Roy Jr. and sister-in-law, Mary; brother, William and niece, Royell Peterson. Survived by daughter, Charlene Ceglar (Robert) Saxton, PA; step-daughter, Tina Fiscus and three...

Dec 30, 2020