Obituaries
Rebecca S. "Becky" Hayes
Sep 8, 2020
HAYES---Rebecca S. “Becky,” 66, Windber, entered into Heaven on September 8, 2020. Born November 25, 1953, in Johnstown, daughter of George F. and Shirley “Shelly” (Mason) Shumaker. Preceded in death by beloved father, and father-in-law and mother-in-law, William and Harriet Hayes. Survived by mother, Davidsville; devoted husband of 43 years and high school sweetheart of 50 years, Richard E. Hayes,...
William D. Stevens
Sep 7, 2020
Stevens, William D., “Bill”, 95, Amber Hills at Cambria Care Center, formerly of Vinco, passed away on Sept. 7, 2020. Born Aug. 1, 1925, son of the late Clifford and Eva (Griffith) Stevens. Also preceded in death by wife, LaVerne (Volk), brother Dale Stevens; and son-in-law Thomas Frederick. Survived by daughter, Karen Frederick (Paul) Combis, Vinco; grandsons, William “Bill” (Tara)...
Dorothy A. Glessner
Sep 6, 2020
Glessner – Dorothy A., 96, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on September 6, 2020, in Somerset. Born on May 17, 1924 in Johnstown, daughter of Francis N. and Stella C. (Haire) Killen. Preceded in death by parents, and husband, William J. Glessner. She is survived by her loving children, Randy L., (Lonny), Dade City, FL, William J. Jr.,...
Janet E. Fochtman
Sep 2, 2020
Fochtman - Janet E., 81, of Vinco, where she resided her entire life, went to be with the Lord on September 2, 2020 at UPMC Altoona with her family by her side. She was born March 24, 1939 in Johnstown, daughter of Robert C. and Jessie (Good) Varner. Janet is preceded by her parents; husband, Harry F. Fochtman; sister, Lois...
Julia Visovsky
Sep 1, 2020
Visovsky – Julia, 91, Franklin Borough, went to be with the Lord on September 1, 2020 at Laurelwood Care Center. Born on December 9, 1928 in East Conemaugh Borough, daughter of John and Mary (Serednyanski) Petriska. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Nicholas G.; siblings, Mike, Alex, Pete, John, Charlie, and George; sisters, Ann Onufer, Mary “Mar” Oreskovich, and...
Joseph Leo Prave IV
Aug 29, 2020
Prave – Joseph Leo IV, 29, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord, on August 29, 2020 in Bensalem, PA. Born on May 21, 1991 in Johnstown, son of Joseph Leo Prave III, Johnstown, and the late Diane Treese. In addition to his father, he is survived by his son, Joseph Leo Prave V; maternal grandmother, Toni Ressler, Johnstown, paternal...
Evelyn L. Machik
Aug 29, 2020
Machik - Evelyn L. “Evie”, 91, Johnstown, PA, passed peacefully on Saturday, August 29 at Conemaugh Medical Center surrounded by loving family. Born August 23, 1929 in Johnstown, daughter of Edward and Cleda (Strayer) Grata. Preceded in death by parents and brothers, Ted and Ray. Survived by husband of 65 years, Peter; daughter, Pamela Erney (Stephen); beautiful Gram to Erin...
Abby 🐾
Aug 24, 2020
8/16/10 - 8/24/20. Our beloved Abby was given to the Lord on 8/24/20. Abby will be deeply missed by mom and dad, brother, Alex, sissys, Chloe, & Lippso, BFF's & many family.
Donald R. Batiste Sr.
Aug 23, 2020
BATISTE--- Donald R. Sr., 80, Richland, passed away on August 23, 2020. Born August 17, 1940, in Wilkes Barre, PA, son of Dominick and Marion (Hughes) Batiste. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by loving wife of 55 years, Janet (Imler), whom he married on June 5, 1965; children, Donald R. Batiste, and wife, Allison (Betz), Pittsburgh; Judy Thompson, and...
James R. Straub
Aug 23, 2020
STRAUB---James R. 84, Vinco, died August 23, 2020, at home. Born March 14, 1936, in Johnstown, son of George B. and Verna B. (Walk) Straub. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Jack E. Straub; sister, Dolores Wright and daughter-in-law, Betty Jean (Findley) Straub. Survived by wife of 61 years, Darlene A. (Freidhoff) Straub, whom he married Oct. 25, 1958; sons,...
Shirley Mae Sabo
Aug 21, 2020
Sabo – Shirley Mae, 89, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on August 21, 2020 at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born on February 7, 1931 in Johnstown, daughter of Stephen and Elizabeth (Tirpak) Kovach. Preceded in death by her husband, Eugene “Mike†Sabo; daughter, Eugenia M. Sabo, great grandsons, Judah and Baylor, and nine brothers and sisters. She is survived...
Fifty 🐾
Aug 20, 2020
The German Shepherd named Fifty. Fifty was born in June of 2009 and passed away in August of 2020.
Louise T. Sterle
Aug 20, 2020
Sterle – Louise T., 92, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on August 20, 2020 at Harmony House Manor. Born on October 3, 1927 in Johnstown, daughter of Anton and Barbara (Rezek) Sterle. Preceded in death by her parents; sister, Emma and brother-in-law, Charles Karalfa; brother, John and sister-in-law, Gertrude Sterle; brother-in-law, Robert Weaver; nieces and nephews, Charles, Elizabeth,...
Mya 🐾
Aug 15, 2020
Mya will be sadly missed by her humans, Jim, Theresa, Ian and Kurt. She was born on March 22, 2004 and she passed away on August 15, 2020.
Mary Ann Pikovsky
Aug 13, 2020
Pikovsky – Mary Ann, 81, Conemaugh Township, Somerset County, went to be with the Lord on August 13, 2020 at Windber Woods. Born on August 10, 1939 in Johnstown, daughter of Michael A. and Mary T. (Kula) Kovach. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Norbert J. Pikovsky, who passed away September 16, 2019; sibling Michael A. Kovach, Jr.; brothers-in-law...
Robert A. Culp
Aug 12, 2020
CULP---Robert Albright “Bob,” 87, Richland, went to be with the Lord on August 12, 2020, at Memorial Medical Center. Born August 29, 1932, in Johnstown, son of the late Howard and Esther (Miller) Culp and step-mother Mary Francis Culp. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Theodore, David, and Thomas. Survived by loving wife of 65 years, Norma Jean (Dietz), daughters, Vicki...
Joann Rightnour
Aug 11, 2020
RIGHTNOUR---Joann, 91, formerly of the Belmont section of Richland, passed away on August 11, 2020 in Newport, RI. Born on May 23, 1929 in Johnstown, daughter of Thomas P. and Gertrude M. (Abele) Gunselman. Preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband of 58 years, Harry M. Rightnour; and her siblings, Margaret M. Marshall and Marilyn Neil. She is...
Robert B. "Tink" Gustkey
Aug 9, 2020
GUSTKEY----Robert Blair “Tink,” 84, Johnstown, formerly of the Wheel Plant, died on August 9, 2020, at Memorial Medical Center. Born January 21, 1936, in Johnstown, son of Charles and Melvina (Flook) Gustkey. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Franklin and Ernest; granddaughter, Bridget and special niece, Emily Boring. Survived by loving wife of 60 years, Nellie Jane (Drummer), daughter, Jane...
Pastor Wilbur "John" Hickman
Aug 6, 2020
Hickman – Pastor Wilbur “John”, 63, Johnstown. With more fish to catch (more fish stories to tell) and more sermons to preach, he hung up his fishing pole, stepped out of the pulpit and went home on August 6, 2020, ending a 2 year battle with glioblastoma. John was born in Grove City, Pennsylvania on November 15, 1956 to Wilbur...
Ruth C. Englehart
Jul 28, 2020
ENGLEHART---Ruth C. (Donnelly), 92, passed away on July 28, 2020. She was born on May 15, 1928, to David and Mary (Mowery) Donnelly. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald; sons, Donald and Terrence; and grandson, Jeremy. She is survived by daughter, Deborah (Daniel) Ingram of Dover, PA; sons, William (Terri) and Edward (Bev) of Johnstown;...
