Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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;...

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...

Dec 8, 2020

CAROFF–William, L., 90, Salix, went to be with the Lord on December 8, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center. Born August 3, 1930 in Dunlo, son of James Joseph and Letitia Mae Caroff.  Preceded in death by parents, son, Michael C. and brothers, James A., Dr. Romuald J., Attorney Gilbert E. and his wife, Julie and George F. He is survived...

Dec 5, 2020

Kusher - Mary (Havrilesky), 92, went to rest in the arms of the Lord on December 5, 2020 at The Villa Crest, Frankstown Rd. To her grandchildren and great grandchildren, she was known as "Baba, Great Baba", and “Little Mary”. The Lord began Mary's beautiful story on January 22, 1928 in Franklin Borough, daughter of George Sr. and Bertha (Yesenosky) Havrilesky. Preceded in...

Dec 2, 2020

WATT—John D. “Partner,” 86, Johnstown, passed away on December 2, 2020 in Johnstown. Born October 7, 1934, in Johnstown, son of Dean and Mary (Vamos) Watt. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Carolyn A. (Hammett); brother, William “Bill,” and grandson, Scott Flynn. Survived by children, Greg Watt (Pam), Johnstown; Cathy Lishka (Ron), Johnstown; Barbie Lanman (Mike), Duck, NC and Marilyn...

Nov 29, 2020

OSWALT---Robert D., 77, Salix, is happy and rejoicing in Heaven with Jesus. Born April 8, 1943, in Salix, son of Darl A. and Carmen L. (Felix) Oswalt. Preceded in death by parents and sister, Diane Joerg. Survived by wife, Wanda (Coleman) Oswalt, to whom he was married over 54 years; daughters, Dawn M. Lake (Mark), Windber and Wendy J. Hinshaw...

Nov 27, 2020

ANDERSON, Colleen B. “Charlie,” 59, Johnstown, passed away on November 27, 2020, in Johnstown. Born July 4, 1961, in Massachusetts, daughter of William and Sarah (Swartzentruver) Neff. Preceded in death by parents; brother, P.J. and sister, Kim May. Survived by boyfriend of 22 years, David Stone, children, Randy Anderson and fiancé, Wendy Bechtold, Altoona and James Anderson, Pittsburgh. Sister of...

Nov 26, 2020

Patcher – Janet, M., 81, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on November 26, 2020. Born on June 8, 1939 in Johnstown, daughter of George and Anna (Kmett) Kresak. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, John P. Patcher Sr., and brother, George. She is survived by her loving children, John P. Jr., Richland Township and Jo Ann...

Nov 23, 2020

Harmon – Jane L., 93, of Johnstown, went home to be with the Lord on Nov. 23, 2020, at the Lutheran Home. Born May 12, 1927, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late James R. and Helen L. (Ruckser) Daniels. Also preceded in death by loving husband, Robert G. Harmon; grandson, Dennis J. Harmon Jr.; brothers, James Jr. & David; sisters,...

Nov 23, 2020

HOFFMAN---Emma K. “Kay” Hoffman, 96, Arbutus Park Manor, went to be with the Lord on November 23, 2020. Born on Sept. 24, 1924, daughter of George and Margaret (Miller) Stiffler. Preceded in death by parents, husband, Graham Hoffman, daughter, Carol Harr, sister, Betty Teeter and brother, Donald Stiffler. Survived by a very precious stepdaughter, Sally A. Hoffman, very special friend,...

Nov 21, 2020

Boyer – Philip D., 96, Vinco, passed into eternal rest on November 21, 2020. Born on July 5, 1924 in Cherry Tree, PA, son of Philip G. and Mary Ethel (Stutzman) Boyer. Preceded in death by his parents, wife of 59 years, Mavis M. (Malkinson) Boyer. He is survived by his loving children, Bonnie (Randy) Tidwell, Burns, TN, Beverly (Bud)...

Nov 17, 2020

MALZI----James E. “Jim,” and Geraldine “Gerri” (Anderko), 88 and 86, Bon Air, died on November 14, 2020 and November 17, 2020 respectively in Johnstown. Born October 28, 1932 and March 20, 1934. Preceded in death by parents; brothers and sisters, William Malzi, Geraldine “Gerry” McDonough and Leo Malzi; Barbara Turner and Janet Cummings. Survived by children, Mark (Laura) Malzi, Kent...

Nov 14, 2020

MALZI----James E. “Jim,” and Geraldine “Gerri” (Anderko), 88 and 86, Bon Air, died on November 14, 2020 and November 17, 2020 respectively in Johnstown. Born October 28, 1932 and March 20, 1934. Preceded in death by parents; brothers and sisters, William Malzi, Geraldine “Gerry” McDonough and Leo Malzi; Barbara Turner and Janet Cummings. Survived by children, Mark (Laura) Malzi, Kent...

Nov 12, 2020

Debadts, Inez L., "Babe", 95, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on November 12, 2020. Born on August 11, 1925 in Alpena, MI. Daughter of David and Beatrice (King) Goulette. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Earl Debadts; brother, Cecil; sons, Barry J., and Richard and daughters, Bonnie Barclay and Darlene Irwin. Survived by her loving son, Darryl "Toby" (Carol),...

Nov 11, 2020

Nov 7, 2020

CLIFFORD--- Eugene W., 69, Johnstown, passed away on November 7, 2020, in Johnstown, after a long struggle with cancer and many other medical issues the Lord has called him to rest. Born in Massachusetts, raised in Vermont, until being drafted into military service in 1971, during the Vietnam war. He served 4 years of active duty with the USN Seabees and...

Nov 7, 2020

Gleason – Walter J., “Wal”, 59, Mineral Point, went to be with the Lord on November 7, 2020. Born on August 24, 1961 in Johnstown, son of James Robert Sr. and Gloria A. (Kovach) Gleason. Preceded in death by his father; sister, Sherri Gleason, and brother, David. He is survived by his wife, Linda L. (Kniss) Gleason, Nanty Glo; son,...