Obituaries
William H. Kniss
Feb 22, 2021
Kniss – William H., 87, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on Feb. 22, 2021 at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born on October 3, 1933 in Johnstown, son of Ralph H. and Laura B. (Rummell) Kniss. Preceded in death by his parents; wife of 62 years, Betty J. (Mack) Kniss. He is survived by his loving son Rodney W.,...
Michael G. Boring
Feb 20, 2021
BORING---Michael G., 65, Johnstown, passed away on February 20, 2021 at home. Born February 2, 1956, in Johnstown, son of Charles and Ethel (Lantzy) Boring. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by daughters, Shelly and Tina, Bradford, PA; brother, Anthony Boring, sisters, Tammy Held and Antoinette Ressler all of Johnstown. Michael worked in various auto body shops. Member of several...
Anne Marie Puto
Feb 20, 2021
Puto, Anne Marie, 64, of Richland. Passed away Feb. 20, 2021 at Windber Hospice. Born July 20, 1956, in Windber. Daughter of the late John Michael and Ann Theresa (Biel) Puto. Also preceded in death by sister-in-law, Carol; and niece, Amy. Survived by companion and best friend, Gregory Gdula. Sister of Ron Puto. Graduated from Forest Hills High School class...
Edgar "Dean" Thomas
Feb 19, 2021
THOMAS---Edgar “Dean,” 89, Johnstown, passed away February 19, 2021 at Conemaugh Hospital surrounded by the love of his family. Born May 23, 1931 in Johnstown to the late Reuben and Florence (Turner) Thomas. Preceded in death by wife, Theresa, daughter, Denise Gilkey and husband, Ira, brothers, Robert and Earl Thomas, and sisters, Jane Horner and Harriet Mintmier. Dean was a devoted father to...
Dr. Thomas J. Cardellino, Jr.
Feb 19, 2021
Cardellino, Dr. Thomas J. Jr., 82, passed away peacefully at his home on February 19, 2021 after battling Lymphoma for nearly two years. Born on December 16, 1938 in Johnstown, son of Thomas Cardellino Sr. (“Tommy the Tailor”) and Margaret (McMullen). Preceded in death by his parents and sister Joanne Polke. Survived by his loving and devoted wife of nearly...
Richard D. Weimer Sr.
Feb 18, 2021
Weimer– Richard D. Sr., 79, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on February 18, 2021. Born on July 17, 1941 in Johnstown, son of George D. and Evelyn M. (Downton) Weimer. Preceded in death by his parents; 1st wife, Ruth H. (Killian) Weimer; brother, Bob; sister, SuzAnn George; sister-in-law, Deloris “Poo” Weimer, and a brothers-in-law, Blaine “Bucky” George and...
Mary L. McCray
Feb 16, 2021
McCray – Mary L, “Bunzey”, 81, Richland, formerly of Franklin Borough, went to be with the Lord on February 16, 2021 at Windber Hospice. Born on October 12, 1939 in Johnstown, PA. Daughter of the late Nathaniel and Bennie Lee (Anthony) Coleman. Also preceded in death by her husband, John Lee McCray Jr. “Skippy”; grandson, Donta Mickens, and brothers, Nathaniel Coleman...
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...
