Obituaries

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...

Dec 24, 2020

Beabes, Louis L., 97, of Geistown. Died Dec. 24, 2020, at home. Born July 5, 1923.  He is proceeded in death by wife, Dorothy C. (Jones), parents Isaac & Emma (Chaplin), and brothers, Oran & Guy.  He is survived by sister Lona Norris and her husband Wilfred; and sister- in- law, Cora Keefer. Children, Susan (Bullock), Ernest Ray, wife Barbara...

Dec 24, 2020

Dawson, Helen C., 94, of Johnstown. Died December 24, 2020, at Windber Woods. Born September 3,1926, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Charles J. and Geraldine C. (Glass) Schellhammer.  Also preceded in death by husband R. Kenneth Dawson; sons; Richard Jr. and Robert Sr.; siblings; Kenneth, Donald, Betty Lou Kopach, Dorothy A., Thomas, and infant sister.  Survived by brother Edward...

Dec 23, 2020

THOMAS - Grace S., 106, Richland, formally of Davidsville, went to be with the Lord December 23, 2020. Born on October 20, 1914 in Seanor, daughter of William E. and Louisa (Paminski) Solden. Preceded in death by parents; husband of 60 years, Ernest; brothers, Henry, Carl, Alfred, Walter, and sister, Mary. Survived by loving daughter, Genevieve, wife of Arthur Mack, Davidsville, and grandson,...

Dec 22, 2020

King Jr. - James M., 65, Johnstown, passed away on December 22, 2020 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. Born June 27th, 1955 in Johnstown, son of James M. King, Sr. and Iva Irene Clark-King. James is preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, David Clark Sr. and Kenneth Smith as well as his nephew, David Clark, Jr. Survived...

Dec 21, 2020

Trabold, Vera May, 92, of Richland, went to be with the Lord December 21, 2020.  Born March 11, 1928 in Altoona, PA. Daughter of Russel B. and Vera May (Eichensehr) Weakland. Preceded in death by parents; husband of 63 years, Richard; brothers, Russel, William and Thomas; sister Patricia; and son-in-law Paul Webb. Survived by children: Cynthia Webb, Richland; Eric, married...

Dec 20, 2020

Podoletz – Nicholas P., 64, Carlisle, formerly of East Conemaugh, went to be with the Lord on December 20, 2020 at UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg. Born on November 30, 1956 in Johnstown, son of Peter P. and Elizabeth L. (Briggs) Podoletz. Preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Ronald B., Peter T. “Toby” Podoletz, and Richard Seibert; sister, Amy L. Podoletz-Bader;...

Dec 19, 2020

Hruska – Shirley J., 85, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on December 19, 2020. Born on May 5, 1935 in Sidman, daughter of Nellie (Crum) Walls. Preceded in death by mother, husband, John Hruska; grandson, Ryan M. Hofecker; siblings, Dorothy Lehman, Vivian Thomas, Betty Messick, and Charles Walls. She is survived by her loving children, Vicki L....

Dec 16, 2020

DAVIS--Barry Eugene Sr. “Pete,” 71, of Somerset, PA passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at home with his family. Barry was born at the family home in Berlin, PA on April 6, 1949, the son of George and Caroline (Dickey) Davis. He was a truck driver for many years, and received many awards for excellence in his profession. Special...

Dec 16, 2020

BERKEY---Dale A., 88, Richland Township, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 16, 2020 at home. Born on February 17, 1932, in Johnstown, son of Frank and Cora (Paul) Berkey. Preceded in death by parents; brothers and sisters, Thelma, Wyona, Gerald, Paul and Wade and son-in-law, Robert Allison. Survived by wife of 63 years, Hattie (Berkey) whom he married...

Dec 15, 2020

Spengler, Leanore D. “Lynne”, (Johnson), 88, died December 15, 2020. Born July 1, 1932, in St. Michael, PA, daughter of Harry and Mildred (Wingard) Johnson. Preceded in death by her parents; beloved husband, Robert D. Spengler in 1988; Brother C. Blaine Johnson; Paternal Grandparents, Charles and Carrie Johnson who helped raise her following the death of her mother in 1944;...

Dec 14, 2020

McQuaide, Robert Tim, 71, Jenner Township, formerly of Richland, passed away on Dec. 14, 2020 in Johnstown. Born June 21, 1949 in Pittsburgh. Son of Leland R. and Dorothy M. (Maier) McQuaide. Preceded in death by first wife Marion McQuaide, daughter Ami Shaffer and brother Brett McQuaide. Survived by his parents, wife Kimberly McQuaide and daughter Jessica McQuaide, sons, Steven...

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...