Obituaries
Iva L. Taylor
Feb 16, 2021
Taylor – Iva L., 92, Richland, went to be with the Lord on February 16, 2021. Born on June 13, 1928 in Adams Township, daughter of Merle and Frieda N. (Dunmyer) Harbaugh. Preceded in death by her parents; 1st husband, William R. Marsh; 2nd husband, William J. Taylor; infant son, Larry, and brothers, Ernest, Paul, and Robert. She is survived...
Lou Anna Harries
Feb 12, 2021
Harries – Lou Anna, 94 of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on February 12, 2021. Born on August 18, 1926 in Johnstown, daughter of Ralph B. and Edith M. (Davies) Souders. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Stanley Harries Jr. Survived by her loving daughters, Janice Lynn, wife of Don Stoner, Meyersdale, PA, Leslie Ann, wife of...
Mary Lou Stiles
Feb 4, 2021
Stiles, Mary Lou, 57 of Coral Springs, FL. Died February 4, 2021, at Jackson Transplant Center in Miami, FL. Born September 9, 1963, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Wallace and Mary Lou (Adams) Hutchison. Also preceded in death by brother Robert. Survived by her loving and devoted husband David K. Stiles, and children David K. Stiles Jr., husband of...
William R. Long
Feb 3, 2021
Long – William R., 84, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on February 3, 2021. Born on November 14, 1936 in Twin Rocks, PA, son of William Clarence and Louella Irene (Adams) Long. Preceded in death by his parents; beloved wife, Pearl Arlene (Hopfer) Long; infant daughter, Melissa Anne; sister, Alice; brothers, John, Tom, Don, and Richard. He...
James E. Balogh
Jan 30, 2021
Balogh – James E., “Coach”, 96, Richland, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on January 30, 2021. Born on December 5, 1924 in Quecreek, PA, son of Charles and Bertha (Keri) Balogh. Preceded in death by his parents; son, James Balogh Jr.; 4 brothers, John, Charles, Alex, and Steve, and 4 sisters, Pearl Marston, Betty Balogh, Erma Polis,...
Dolores Cecelia Vantroba "Dolly"
Jan 30, 2021
Vantroba – Dolores Cecelia, “Dolly”, “Doluncia”, 92, Parkhill, went peacefully to be with the Lord on January 30, 2021 at Amber Springs at LaurelWood Care Center. Born on July 14, 1928 in Johnstown, daughter of Peter and Mary (Podgorny) Vantroba. Preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Adam, John Jacob, Valentino, George, Walter, Catherine, Joseph, Sophie, and Theodore. She is...
John J. Kuzmiak, ll
Jan 28, 2021
Kuzmiak, John J. ll, Esq., 77, of Johnstown. Died Jan. 28, 2021, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born October 9, 1943, in Johnstown. Son of the late John J. and Mary (Kormanik) Kuzmiak. Also preceded in death by sister, Carol Marie Pascua and nephew Kai. Survived by wife of 51 years, Grace N. (Stevens); children, Tina Marie (Brian) Wolford, and Johnny...
Judith Ann Grove
Jan 28, 2021
Grove – Judith Ann, 81, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on January 28, 2021. Born on June 25, 1939 in East Conemaugh, daughter of Charles Sr. and Evelyn (McCarty) Rugh. Preceded in death by her parents; her1st husband, Ronald L. Ashurst; and her 2nd husband, Clair B. Grove; two brothers, Charles "Chizzy" Rugh Jr., William Rugh, and granddaughter, Olivia Red....
Richard A. Kemp
Jan 26, 2021
Kemp - Richard Allen, 69, Johnstown, formerly of Bellwood and Hollidaysburg, passed away Tuesday, January, 26, 2021 at Conemaugh Medical Center in Johnstown due to pulmonary fibrosis. Rick was born July 8, 1951 in Altoona, PA, son of the late Robert and Virginia (Holland) Kemp. He is survived by a daughter, Tracey Zuiker; 4 granddaughters; sister, Sandra Krise, and a brother,...
Brian L. Good
Jan 21, 2021
GOOD---Brian L., 67, of Jackson Twp., passed away on January 21, 2021 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. He was born on May 11, 1953 in Johnstown, son of the late D. Wayne and Shirley I. (Goughnour) Good. He is survived by his brother, Gary W. married to the former Susan Brown, Jackson Township; sister, Shari L.Gillin, East Taylor; niece,...
James P. Heilmann
Jan 20, 2021
Heilmann, James P., 74, of Geistown. Died Jan. 20, 2021, at home. Born Oct. 27, 1946, in Johnstown. Son of David B. and Agnes L. (Wiesheier) Heilmann. Preceded in death by parents; and step-father, Rudy Pristow. Survived by wife of 51 years, Kathleen A. (Ramsey); children, Bryan D. Heilmann, and Melissa R. and husband Bob Lingle. Grandchildren, Derek, Dylan, Samantha...
Linda L. Raymond
Jan 20, 2021
Raymond – Linda L., 73, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on January 20, 2021. Born on March 10, 1947 in Johnstown, daughter of Francis Eugene and Florence (Hebden) Wingard. Preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Gloria Kadas and Nancy Wellman; brother-in-law, Bill Kadas, and nephew, Todd Kadas. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years,...
Margaret A. Pettina
Jan 20, 2021
“Margeâ€, 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...
Joseph Waynik
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,...
Russell R. Havener, Jr.
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...
Pamela Ann Locke
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,...
Betty J. Bestvina
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...
Nicholas E. Debias
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;...
Beryl T. Mordan
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...
Mary Jane Hill
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...
