Obituaries

May 12, 2021

Lovenduski, Laura H., 85, continued her journey with her Savior, the Lord, Jesus Christ. Laura passed peacefully on May 12, with family members by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband Vincent in 1994; and parents Clyde and Audrey (Ives) Gardner. Survived by Children Vincent (Michelle), Rita and Barbara; grandchildren, Corina, Erin, Elizabeth, Braden; Emily, Austin, Elaina,...

May 11, 2021

HOLTZMAN---Richard V. “Dick,” 87, Johnstown, passed away on May 11, 2021 at home. Born February 1, 1934, in Johnstown, son of Fred and Verna (Schrader) Holtzman. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by devoted wife of 23 years, Wanda (Pinkas); son, David Holtzman (Rita), Ohio; daughter, Pam Holtzman, Ebensburg, step-son, Dennis Mullen Jr. (Heather), Maryland; 5 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren....

May 11, 2021

 Shaffer, Donald J., “DJ”, 55, of Richland. Died suddenly May 11, 2021, at Home. Born July 22, 1965, in Johnstown. Son of Donald and Bettie Ann (Hoffman) Shaffer. Preceded in death by father, wife Ami (McQuaide), and Fiancee’ Joyce Faith. Survived by mother, Richland; son Jacob Shaffer (Fiancee’ Samantha Wilson); Grandson, Roman Shaffer and daughter Erin Shaffer; siblings, Debra (Matt)...

May 4, 2021

Lynch Jr.– Michael D., “Puds”, 92, East Conemaugh, went to be with the Lord on May 4, 2021. Born on October 6, 1928 in Franklin, son of Michael Sr. and Mary Lynch. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Helen “H.Y.” (Yewcic) Lynch; siblings, Joe, Jim, John, Bob, Bill, Ruth McCallister, Tina Standard, and Mary Sue Lynch. He is survived...

May 4, 2021

Preuss – Theresa A., 88, East Conemaugh, went to be with the Lord on May 4, 2021. Born on October 18, 1932 in Johnstown, daughter of Michael and Anna Biss. Preceded in death by her parents; loving son, Michael; siblings, William, Michael, Frank, Sister Theodosia Biss, and Mary Pelletier. She is survived by her loving husband of 71 years, James...

Apr 27, 2021

Meske-Robert W. “Bob” 92 of Richland Township, passed away on April 27, 2021, at Windber Hospice. He was born on September 15, 1928, in Johnstown, son of the late William and Anna (Glassie) Meske. Preceded in death by sister and brother-in-law, Louise and George Bauer and nephew, Robert Bauer, sisters Freda A. and Alice F. Meske, brother William C. Meske,...

Apr 24, 2021

Ochoco - Aurora A. 90, Richland Township - Johnstown, PA, went with our Lord and Savior on April 24, 2021. She was born on September 12, 1930 in Agoo, La Union, Philippines. She was the daughter of the late, Maximino B. and Simona L. Alban. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Severino M. Ochoco; sisters, Felicitas L. Alban, Pacita...

Apr 23, 2021

SAYLOR-CROUSE– Delores M. “Dee,” 91, Johnstown, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2021 at home. Born on May 24, 1929 in Johnstown, daughter of Robert and Susie Strait. Preceded in death by her first husband, Charles Crouse and second husband, Robert Saylor, brother, Russell Strait, grandson, Kurt Crouse and great-grandson, Brody Peterson. She is survived by her son, Douglas Crouse...

Apr 19, 2021

Kern – Carol A., 78, Dale Borough, passed away on April 19, 2021. Born on June 12, 1942 in Johnstown, daughter of Alfred D. and Catherine M. (Petrun) Muccioli. Preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Joseph F. and Alfred J. Muccioli, and sister, Irene I. Shaulis. She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Donald L. Kern...

Apr 17, 2021

Bradford---Tabitha Rae, 43, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on April 17, 2021. She was born on January 10, 1978, in State College, daughter of Tim and Karen Bradford. She is survived by her 4 children and one grandchild. Tabitha was a graduate of Penn Highlands with an Associates Degree. There will be no funeral service. The family suggests...

Apr 16, 2021

RAWSKI---Edward D. "Ed," 57, of Camp Hill Pennsylvania passed away at home on April 16, 2021 after a brave battle with cancer. Ed was born in Somerset, Pennsylvania to the late Edward and Nellie Rawski. He is survived by his sister Kathleen Brindza and her husband Larry, his niece Christine Foster and her husband Anthony. He is also survived by...

Apr 15, 2021

Boysza, Gary S., “Bud”, 82, of Richland. Died April 15, 2021, at Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville. Born August 7, 1938, in Windber. Son of the late Steve and Nancy M. (Taylor) Boysza. Preceded in death by wife, Helen (Niovich) and brother-in-law, Frank DiMartino. Survived by his beloved dog, “Powder”; son, Gary Jr. (Lynn), Jodi Boysza and Steven P. Boysza; step-children,...

Apr 14, 2021

Henry – David F., 60, Seward, went to be with the Lord on April 14, 2021. Born on January 21, 1961 in Johnstown, son of Kenneth P. and Patricia R. (Nelson) Henry. Preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Darren and Daniel. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Tina M. (Shuhayda) Henry; children, Kelly M. Burkett,...

Apr 11, 2021

Smith - Thomas George, "Tom," 80, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on April 11, 2021, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born April 26, 1940, in Johnstown, PA, son of William and Margaret (Geiser) Smith. Preceded in death by parents; daughter, Elizabeth Ann “Bethie”; grandson, Trevor Chase, and his brother, Jim. Tom was survived by his loving...

Apr 7, 2021

Smith, Nicholas J.,85, of Richland. Died April 7, 2021, at home. Born Sept. 8, 1935, in Johnstown. Son of the late John and Frances (Matula) Smith. Survived by wife of 63 years, Mercedes M. (Stager) Smith; children, Diann (Bob) Smith, Nicholas (Sue) Smith, Eugene (Pam) Smith, Cathy (Brian) Hillberry and Pamela (Troy) Keeley; grandchildren, Keith, Justin and Jeremy Hillberry; Jennifer...

Apr 7, 2021

Mar 29, 2021

KINZEY---Catherine, age 91, of Richland Township, formerly of Ehrenfeld, PA went to be with the Lord on March 29, 2021, at Laurel View Village, in Davidsville, PA. Catherine was born on October 17, 1929, in Amsbry, PA, daughter of Fred and Hattie (Hill) Nileski. She is preceded in death by her husband, Marlin Kinzey; her brother-in-law, Robert George, Sr.; her...

Mar 23, 2021

ORRIS---Kimberly Marie Villa-Orris, 55, Woodvale, passed away on March 23, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center. Born November 9, 1965, in Johnstown, daughter of John Villa and wife, Linda, Pittsburgh and Karen (Parsons) Villa, Johnstown. Preceded in death by grandmother, Alice Parsons. Survived by parents; partner, Chuck Watroba, Johnstown; children, Brandy Darcangelo and her children, Izabella and Illyana Darcangelo, and former...

Mar 20, 2021

FELIX---Clara E. “Peg," 99 years, of Johnstown, PA, went to be with the Lord on March 20, 2021 at Valley View Nursing Center, Montoursville, PA. Daughter of William O. and Viola N. Jordan, she was born on May 29, 1921 in Summerhill, PA. Clara was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, William A. Felix, her son, Ronald G....

Mar 18, 2021

Wargo – Nancy Carol, 76, Richland, died on March 18, 2021. Born on June 2, 1944 in Johnstown, daughter of Charles F. and Anna V. (Yunga) Hynicka. Preceded in death by her parents and husband, Richard G. Wargo. She is survived by her loving sister-in-law, Mary Margaret Wargo, Philadelphia; brother-in-law, Larry Wargo, Philadelphia, nieces, nephews; great nieces and nephews, and...