Obituaries
Betty J. "Betsy" Bender
Jul 2, 2021
Bender – Betty J., “Betsy”, 88, Stonycreek Township, went to be with the Lord on July 2, 2021 at Windber Woods. Born on August 27, 1932 in Heilwood, PA, daughter of Nicholas Sr. and Tressa (Fadok) Mekulsia. Preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Alexander Sylvester; brothers, Michael, John, Nicholas Jr., Peter, Joseph, and George; sisters, Mary, Sophie, Sue, and...
James A. Karl
Jul 1, 2021
Karl – James A., 89, Richland. Died July 1, 2021, at Windber Hospice. Born June 28, 1932, in Johnstown. Son of the late John and Frances (Smith) Karl. Also preceded in death by; brothers John F.; Charles W. “Bill”; and Bruce Karl. Survived by his loving wife of 59 years, the former Dorothy Gahagen; children: James, married to Mary Wolfhope,...
Dorothy M McQuaide
Jul 1, 2021
McQuaide, Dorothy M., “Dot”, 89, of Richland. Died July 1, 2021, at Richland Woods Assisted Care. Born Sept. 23, 1931 In Kittanning, PA. Daughter of the late Oswald and Mary (Maier) Gardina. Also, preceded in death by sons R. Tim and Brett McQuaide; grandson Shawn; granddaughter Ami, daughter in law, Marian (Richter) McQuaide and grandson in law, D.J. Shaffer. Survived by...
Thelma Popp
Jun 24, 2021
Popp, Thelma, “Ook” “Candy Lady” 90, Vinco, passed away on June 24, 2021 at home. Born May 18, 1931 in Franklin Boro. Daughter of the late Herman and Cecelia (Shuman) Knobloch. As the last remaining family member, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mike Popp, brothers Ernie (Ann) and infant Joseph and sisters Sue (John Chanonich), Medie (George...
Wilma Grace Bloom
Jun 23, 2021
“Nanna”, 84, of Richland Township, unexpectedly went to be with her Lord, June 23, 2021, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born December 20, 1936 in Bolivar, PA. Daughter of the late Jonathan and Catherine S. (Lichtenfels) Wynn. Also preceded in death by husband, Donald E. Bloom, November 9, 2000; sisters, Irene and Betty; and brothers, Alec and Jonathan. Survived by daughter...
Elliott Michael Tipton
Jun 18, 2021
TIPTON - Elliott Michael, 43, went to be with the Lord on June 18, 2021. Born on September 13, 1977 in Syracuse, New York, beloved son of Russell Charles and Judy Ann (Bloom) Tipton. Preceded in death by maternal grandparents Ervin "Bud" and Lois (Varner) Bloom and paternal grandparents Charles R. and Pauline (Schaller) Tipton. In addition to his parents,...
Mary Lou Yoder
Jun 16, 2021
Yoder – Mary Lou., 90, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on June 16, 2021 at Laurel View Village, Davidsville. Born on June 15, 1931 in Johnstown, daughter of Edwin L. and Pearl A. (Burtnett) Walls. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paul D. Yoder; sister, Dolores Bowen; brother, Edwin “Ted” Walls, and two loving nieces, Judy...
Charles W. Seigh
Jun 6, 2021
Seigh, Charles W. “Charlie”, 93, of Richland. Died June 6, 2021, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Aug. 24, 1927, in Johnstown. Son of the late James W. and Edith (Hamerle) Seigh. Also preceded in death by wife Dorothy J. (Kindzera); brother Ret. Gunnery Sargent James W. “Bill” Seigh, sisters Mary Ellen Ball and Jean Erb. Survived by sons, Larry (Marylin),...
Jeffrey R. Blough
Jun 6, 2021
BLOUGH---Jeffrey R., 61, Salix, passed away on June 6, 2021 at home. Born October 15, 1959, in Johnstown, son of Charles and Madeline (McConeghy) Blough. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Gary and Charlie and nephew, Timmy Blough. Survived by brothers and sisters, Sharon Carden (Ervin), Dunlo; Donna Block (Joe), Llanfair; Mim Ohler (Gene), Llanfair; Randy Blough, Salix; David Blough,...
Nathaniel E. "Nate" Nicholson
Jun 3, 2021
NICHOLSON--- Nathaniel E. "Nate," 39, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on June 3, 2021, at University of California San Francisco, Parnassus Campus. Born March 12, 1982, in Johnstown, son of Paul and Karen (Myers) Nicholson. Preceded in death by grandparents, Clarence "Nick" and Marion Nicholson. Survived by parents; children, Hannah and Jeffrey Nicholson; sisters, Misty Plunkard and Anita Reed...
Larry R. Bear
Jun 2, 2021
Bear, Larry R., 85, Johnstown. Died June 2, 2021, at home. Born May 9, 1936, in Lancaster, PA. Son of the late Charles and Hazel (Price) Bear. Also preceded in death by sister, Gail Mills. Survived by wife of 59 ½ years, Gerry A. (Welsh); children, Daphne (Ronald) Moot, Larry R. II (Christal) Bear and Pamela Bear; grandchildren, Brittany Nutkins,...
Mary Ann Becker
May 30, 2021
BECKER---Mary Ann, 98, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on May 30, 2021, at Richland Woods. Born Mar. 30, 1923 in Horatio, PA, daughter of the late Nicholas Sr. and Mary Ann (Mizerak) Lazor. Preceded in death by husband, Robert L. Becker and daughter, Cecilia A. Pribish. Survived by son, Deacon Bruce L. Becker, married to Sarah E....
Ann Marshall
May 24, 2021
Marshall - Ann, 96, of East Conemaugh. Died May 24, 2021, at Laurelwood Care Center. Born August 26, 1924, in Indiana, Pa. Daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Halinka) Kormanik. Also preceded in death by husband, Thomas R.; son, James; brothers, Nick, Joseph, John, George and sister, Frances. Survived by daughters, Karen, Judith, and son, Thomas, married to Deborah...
Frank A. Panarella
May 21, 2021
PANARELLA, Frank A. 84, of Johnstown, died May 21, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center. Born Feb. 8, 1937, in Johnstown, son of the late Vito and Anna Panarella. Also preceded in death by loving first wife, Kathleen Dolores (Yurasek); grandson, Baker Panarell; brother, Sam; and sisters, Josephine Lacastro and Anna Christian. Survived by loving second wife, Pat (Hildebrand) Panarella; children,...
Dr. John H. Bell, Jr.
May 20, 2021
BELL – Dr. John H., Jr., 77, Windber, went to be with the Lord May 20, 2021. Born June 18, 1943, in Windber, son of Dr. John H., Sr. and M. Katherine (Maneval) Bell. Preceded in death by parents; wife of 46 years, former Janice L. Weller and sister, Martha K. (Bell) Michelson. Survived by daughters, Stacey Lynne, Tampa, Fla.;...
Mary Margaret "Peggy" Flanagan
May 19, 2021
FLANAGAN---Mary Margaret “Peggy,” 81, East Conemaugh passed away on May 19, 2021 in Johnstown. Born February 26, 1940, in East Conemaugh, daughter of Thomas and Margaret (McClain) Briggs. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Patrick Flanagan Sr., sisters, Leona Piechnik, Elizabeth Podoletz, Shirley Barker, Patricia Doyle, and brother, Thomas Briggs. Survived by children, Patrick Flanagan Jr., East Conemaugh; Tim Flanagan...
Dorothy A. Rhoades
May 19, 2021
RHOADES----Dorothy A., 92, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on May 19, 2021 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Born November 10, 1928, Central City, PA, daughter of Joseph and Verna Roman. Preceded in death by parents; husband, William Rhoades and brother, Donald "Sonny" Roman. Survived by daughters, Christine Kamnikar (Michael), Kathy Rhoades, Karen Ross (Ken) and Nancy Hardy (Bo); grandchildren,...
Mary A. Potts
May 18, 2021
Potts, Mary A., 96, of Richland. Died May 18, 2021, at home. Born April 26, 1925, in Windber. Daughter of the late Anthony and Nellie (Lippin) Debias. Also preceded in death by husband William L. Potts; brothers John, George and Nick Debias and sister Dorothy Martin and Rose Orlovsky. Survived by son, Daniel W. Potts; and faithful companion Princess; sisters...
Morton H. "Mort" Robbins
May 16, 2021
ROBBINS---Morton H., 92, Graystone Court, Johnstown, died May 16, 2021 at Conemaugh Hospital. Born January 27, 1929, in Johnstown, son of the late Cora (Wissinger) Robbins Brennan and late Hugh Robbins. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Doris (Plummer) Robbins, brother, Ronald Robbins and step-father, Robert Brennan. Survived by children, J. Scott (Xuan), San Diego, CA;...
Carol A. Lutz
May 15, 2021
LUTZ---Carol A., 81, Johnstown, passed away on May 15, 2021 at St. Jude’s Haven, Elton. Born April 27, 1940, in Johnstown, daughter of John and Melba (Strick). Preceded in death by parents; first husband, Thomas E. Morgan; second husband, William Lutz. Survived by daughter, Karen Morgan, Richland; grandchildren, Alisha Ingersoll (John), Pittsburgh; Elizabeth (Rick) Sisco, Johnstown; Nicole Brkovich, Johnstown; Joshua Cassidy (Rachel)...
