Obituaries

Jan 8, 2021

ELLSWORTH---Anna Mary (Scarletta) Ellsworth, 85, of Indiana, PA, went to be with the lord on Friday, January 8th, 2021. Born in Johnstown on July 22, 1935, she was the daughter of James and Margaret (Venet) Scarletta. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She found joy in spending time with family, watching children, dancing, and had an undeniable sweet tooth....

Jan 8, 2021

Moore, Elizabeth J., “Betty”, 94, of Richland. Died Jan. 8, 2021, at Haida Manor, Hastings, PA. Born Nov. 20, 1926, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Abraham and Selma (Williams) Curry. Also preceded in death by husband of 57 years, Dr. James R. Moore; and sister, Catherine Crissey. Survived by children, Dr. J. Craig (Merikay) Moore, Beth A. (Duane) Eberhart...

Jan 6, 2021

Tiffany – Raymond G., 78, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on January 6, 2021 at Centre Crest, Bellefonte. Born on October 16, 1942 in Johnstown, son of the late Lawrence and Ruth (Thomas) Tiffany. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Georgia Ann (Hutzler) Tiffany; children, Matthew A. (Meredith), Woodbridge, VA, Tamara Ann Butler, Johnstown,...

Jan 5, 2021

BORLIE----Holly B., Sankertown, died peacefully at her home with her best friend, Mouse (her little dog) never leaving her side. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 30 years, (who lovingly called her Shrimp), Paul M. Borlie. Paul had 7 children, who were Holly's step-children, Mary Ann Kennady, Paul M. Borlie Jr., Frances E. Pollock, Timothy R. Borlie, Michele...

Jan 4, 2021

Scaife – Brian K., 57, Bon Air, went to be with the Lord on January 4, 2021. Born on November 26, 1963 in Trenton, NJ, son of the late James B. Scaife and Betty J. (Grunza) Scaife-Lucas, Johnstown. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by step father, Edward A. Lucas; baby sister, and brother, Michael Miller....

Jan 4, 2021

Horner - Hulda Marie, 97, of Richland. Died on Jan 4, 2021, at Richland Healthcare. Born Aug. 13, 1923, in Richland Twp. Daughter of the late Albert and Martha (McMullen) Bloom. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Harold. Survived by her loving children, Cheri Duman of Windber, PA, Ronald of Canton GA, married...

Jan 4, 2021

Keirn – Tobie R., 59, Upper Yoder Township, went to be with the Lord on January 4, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 15, 1961 in Johnstown, son of Robert H. and Nancy M. (Gordon) Keirn. Preceded in death by his parents; sons, William and Shawn Miller; grandson, Eddie  Helsel; granddaughter, Alyssa Miller; great-great grandsons,...

Jan 3, 2021

Schneck – Carol Elaine, 74, Geistown, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on January 3, 2021 at her home. Born on December 29, 1946 in Johnstown, daughter of Ervin L. Sr. and Hazel L. (Giffin) Bloom. Preceded in death by her parents; father and mother-in-law, Ralph E. Schneck, Sr. and Dorothy (Werner) Schneck. Siblings; Oliver Bloom, Alma (Harry) Seese,...

Jan 2, 2021

Monko – Denise(Vrabel), 56 of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on January 2, 2021 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center.  Born on September 15, 1964 in Johnstown, daughter of Robert and Mary (Carmichael) Vrabel. She is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her loving husband of 29  years, Joseph E. Monko, Jr;  daughter Nicole Bartlebaugh;...

Dec 31, 2020

COOLBAUGH---Kenneth Clifford “Cliff,” 89, Johnstown, died December 31, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center. Born May 2, 1931, in Johnstown, son of Roy and Thelma (Ream) Coolbaugh. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Wanda (Saloney) Coolbaugh, brother, Roy Jr. and sister-in-law, Mary; brother, William and niece, Royell Peterson. Survived by daughter, Charlene Ceglar (Robert) Saxton, PA; step-daughter, Tina Fiscus and three...

Dec 30, 2020

Dec 29, 2020

Berkebile – Terry K., 66, Adams Township, passed away from complication due to Covid-19 on December 29, 2020. Born on April 6, 1954 in Johnstown, son of the late Millard and Gladys (Himes) Berkebile. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Rebecca M. (Partsch) Berkebile; daughters, Danielle L. Berkebile and her fiancée, Bert Graffius both of Mineral...

Dec 28, 2020

RAGNO---Anthony J. “Tony,” 77, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on December 28, 2020 at Windber Woods. Born on March 22, 1943 in Johnstown, PA, son of Joseph A. Ragno and Angela (Ragno) Sakmar. Preceded in death by parents and half-sister, Donna. He is survived by sisters, Roberta (Mike) Brosig, Johnstown; Karen (Harry) Ramm, Florida; and brother, Robert Sakmar,...

Dec 28, 2020

Dec 27, 2020

FLYNN----Michael P. “Mickey,” 84, Johnstown, passed away on the morning of December 27, 2020. Born March 29, 1936 son of Frank L. and Helen (Clinger) Flynn. Preceded in death by parents; siblings, Frank, Richard and Mary Louise Flynn. Mickey leaves behind his wife, Carolyn “Rae” Flynn and his four children, Michael (Betsy), David (Deborah) Flynn, Alan (Laura) Flynn and Kathleen...

Dec 26, 2020

MEYERS---Francis E. II “Frank,” 83, Richland, died on December 26, 2020, at home. Born August 18, 1937, in Johnstown, son of Francis E. and Emma E. (Kleinosky) Meyers. Preceded in death by parents and caring and loving wife of 52 years, Patricia (Maloy) who died June 2, 2013. Survived by children, Scott Meyers, Virginia; Kelly Slagle, married to Gregory, Franklin,...

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...

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...

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.,...

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...