Obituaries
Francis X. Powers
Dec 26, 2020
POWERS---Francis Xavier “Frank,” 89, Salix, PA, passed away Saturday, Dec. 26, at Windber Woods Senior Living Center. Francis was born on Dec. 5, 1931 in Titusville, PA, where he drove his siblings to distraction with pranks that rarely garnered serious consequences since he was the apple of his mother’s eye. He never lost his love of teasing, but it was...
Phyllis L. Frank
Dec 25, 2020
Frank, Phyllis L., 89, of Elton. Entered eternal rest on December 25, 2020. Born in Johnstown on August 28, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Iva (Stull) Potter. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by children Ricky, David, Joyce and Darlene Frank; grandson, Aaron Szelong; and sister-in-law, Joyce Frank. She is survived...
Thomas M. Gill
Dec 25, 2020
GILL—Thomas Martin, 79, South Fork, died December 25, 2020. Born June 10, 1941, in Pittsburgh, son of Thomas F. and Gertrude R. (Dowdell) Gill-Schreyer. Preceded in death by parents; daughter, Trudy Gano, Sister, Roseanne Yingling and step-father, William G. Schreyer. Survived by children, Thomas F., married to Maria, Florida; Teresa A., wife of Mark R. Middleton, South Fork; Tina L.,...
Laura Jean Cochran
Dec 25, 2020
COCHRAN---Laura Jean, 47, of Johnstown, passed away on December 25, 2020 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center fighting the effects of Covid-19. She was born May 6, 1973, in Indiana, PA, the daughter of Edward D. Cochran and Jean M. (Cessna) Cochran. She and her father would play jokes on each other all the time. Laura graduated from Penns Manor Area...
Louis L. Beabes
Dec 24, 2020
Beabes, Louis L., 97, of Geistown. Died Dec. 24, 2020, at home. Born July 5, 1923. He is proceeded in death by wife, Dorothy C. (Jones), parents Isaac & Emma (Chaplin), and brothers, Oran & Guy. He is survived by sister Lona Norris and her husband Wilfred; and sister- in- law, Cora Keefer. Children, Susan (Bullock), Ernest Ray, wife Barbara...
Helen C. Dawson
Dec 24, 2020
Dawson, Helen C., 94, of Johnstown. Died December 24, 2020, at Windber Woods. Born September 3,1926, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Charles J. and Geraldine C. (Glass) Schellhammer. Also preceded in death by husband R. Kenneth Dawson; sons; Richard Jr. and Robert Sr.; siblings; Kenneth, Donald, Betty Lou Kopach, Dorothy A., Thomas, and infant sister. Survived by brother Edward...
Grace S. Thomas
Dec 23, 2020
THOMAS - Grace S., 106, Richland, formally of Davidsville, went to be with the Lord December 23, 2020. Born on October 20, 1914 in Seanor, daughter of William E. and Louisa (Paminski) Solden. Preceded in death by parents; husband of 60 years, Ernest; brothers, Henry, Carl, Alfred, Walter, and sister, Mary. Survived by loving daughter, Genevieve, wife of Arthur Mack, Davidsville, and grandson,...
James M. King Jr.
Dec 22, 2020
King Jr. - James M., 65, Johnstown, passed away on December 22, 2020 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. Born June 27th, 1955 in Johnstown, son of James M. King, Sr. and Iva Irene Clark-King. James is preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, David Clark Sr. and Kenneth Smith as well as his nephew, David Clark, Jr. Survived...
Vera May Trabold
Dec 21, 2020
Trabold, Vera May, 92, of Richland, went to be with the Lord December 21, 2020. Born March 11, 1928 in Altoona, PA. Daughter of Russel B. and Vera May (Eichensehr) Weakland. Preceded in death by parents; husband of 63 years, Richard; brothers, Russel, William and Thomas; sister Patricia; and son-in-law Paul Webb. Survived by children: Cynthia Webb, Richland; Eric, married...
Nicholas P. Podoletz
Dec 20, 2020
Podoletz – Nicholas P., 64, Carlisle, formerly of East Conemaugh, went to be with the Lord on December 20, 2020 at UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg. Born on November 30, 1956 in Johnstown, son of Peter P. and Elizabeth L. (Briggs) Podoletz. Preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Ronald B., Peter T. “Toby” Podoletz, and Richard Seibert; sister, Amy L. Podoletz-Bader;...
Shirley J. Hruska
Dec 19, 2020
Hruska – Shirley J., 85, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on December 19, 2020. Born on May 5, 1935 in Sidman, daughter of Nellie (Crum) Walls. Preceded in death by mother, husband, John Hruska; grandson, Ryan M. Hofecker; siblings, Dorothy Lehman, Vivian Thomas, Betty Messick, and Charles Walls. She is survived by her loving children, Vicki L....
Barry E. "Pete" Davis
Dec 16, 2020
DAVIS--Barry Eugene Sr. “Pete,” 71, of Somerset, PA passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at home with his family. Barry was born at the family home in Berlin, PA on April 6, 1949, the son of George and Caroline (Dickey) Davis. He was a truck driver for many years, and received many awards for excellence in his profession. Special...
Dale A. Berkey
Dec 16, 2020
BERKEY---Dale A., 88, Richland Township, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 16, 2020 at home. Born on February 17, 1932, in Johnstown, son of Frank and Cora (Paul) Berkey. Preceded in death by parents; brothers and sisters, Thelma, Wyona, Gerald, Paul and Wade and son-in-law, Robert Allison. Survived by wife of 63 years, Hattie (Berkey) whom he married...
Leanore D. "Lynne" Spengler
Dec 15, 2020
Spengler, Leanore D. “Lynne”, (Johnson), 88, died December 15, 2020. Born July 1, 1932, in St. Michael, PA, daughter of Harry and Mildred (Wingard) Johnson. Preceded in death by her parents; beloved husband, Robert D. Spengler in 1988; Brother C. Blaine Johnson; Paternal Grandparents, Charles and Carrie Johnson who helped raise her following the death of her mother in 1944;...
Tim McQuaide
Dec 14, 2020
McQuaide, Robert Tim, 71, Jenner Township, formerly of Richland, passed away on Dec. 14, 2020 in Johnstown. Born June 21, 1949 in Pittsburgh. Son of Leland R. and Dorothy M. (Maier) McQuaide. Preceded in death by first wife Marion McQuaide, daughter Ami Shaffer and brother Brett McQuaide. Survived by his parents, wife Kimberly McQuaide and daughter Jessica McQuaide, sons, Steven...
Dorothy Irene Fye
Dec 13, 2020
FYE---Dorothy Irene, 71, Johnstown, passed away on December 13, 2020, in Johnstown. Born on December 29, 1948. Preceded in death by parents and family members, Marion Teeter and Kenneth Teeter. Survived by family, Carole and Robert Graham and their children, the late Corrie Patterson, Victoria Patterson and Gregory Patterson II; Patrick and Nicole Teeter and their son, Bentley and Erin...
Elizabeth M. "Betty" Bloom
Dec 13, 2020
BLOOM---Betty (Elizabeth) Mae, 92, formerly of Elton, went to be with the Lord on December 13, 2020. Born on May 26, 1928 in Johnstown, daughter of Andrew Foster and Sadie (Graham) Rose. Preceded in death by her parents, husband, Harold Bloom whom she married on October 24, 1958, brothers, Robert Rose, Phillip Rose and George Rose. She was the last...
Thomas L. "Dusty" Rhoads
Dec 11, 2020
RHOADS--Thomas L. “Dusty,” 73, died December 11, 2020 at Windber Woods after a long illness. Born March 8, 1947, in Johnstown, son of the late Elvin L. and Helene E. (Wallace) Rhoads-Rowland, and sister, Dian L. Lamer. Survived by sister, Romayne L. Scalf, Nashville, TN. Dusty was a 1965 graduate of Richland High School and a Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War. He...
Lytton R. Croft
Dec 11, 2020
Croft – Lytton R., “Croft”, 84, Wesley Chapel, went to be with the Lord on December 11, 2020 at his residence. Born on May 27, 1936 in Johnstown, son of the late Herbert R. and Zoe (Custer) Croft. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 ½ years, Elaine M. (Kalinyak) Croft; daughter, Linda M. (Richard) Croft-Rodeheaver, Mechanicsville, VA;...
William L. Baughman
Dec 9, 2020
Baughman - William L., 85, East Taylor Twp., passed away on Dec. 9, 2020. Born on March 4, 1935 in Portage, PA, son of Henry and Gladys (Lingenfelter) Baughman. Preceded in death by parents, parents-in-law, Genevieve and Walter Gemza, siblings, Gloria Odenthal, Kathryn Stanchek, Daniel and Robert. William was the last surviving member of immediate family. He is survived by...
