Obituaries
Ruth Ellen Miller
May 15, 2025
MILLER---Ruth Ellen, 100, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at The Addison of McCullough Place. Born Sept. 22, 1924 in Johnstown, daughter of Rose Marie (Koenig) Reighard and Chester M. Reighard. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Melvin Clyde Miller; brother, Donald M. Reighard, and daughter-in-law, Sylvia Fantauzzi Miller. Survived by children, William R....
Rayford I. Allen
May 10, 2025
ALLEN---Rayford I., 87, Richland Township, passed away on May 10, 2025 at home. Born May 11, 1937, in Richland Township, son of Ernest L.G. and Catherine (Bailey) Allen. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Larry Allen; sisters-in-law, Patricia Allen, Linda Allen, Gayle Cauffiel and Nancy Faith. Survived by wife of 42 years and love of his life, Charlotte M. (Snyder)...
Craig S. Slack Sr.
May 8, 2025
Slack – Craig S. Sr., 75, Richland, went to be with the Lord on May 8, 2025. Born on October 14, 1950 in Johnstown, son of the late Robert J. and Joyce E. (Luther) Slack.
He is survived by his loving son, Craig S. (Megan) Slack Jr.; grandchildren, Jack and Josie Slack; sisters, Cindy Slack and Brenda (Fred) Edwards; aunt, Nancy...
Florence E. (Trabold) Bischof
May 7, 2025
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Friday, June 20, 2025 at Harris Funeral Home, 500 Cherry Lane, Richland, followed by Funeral Mass at 1:00 pm at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Johnstown, PA. Online condolences may be posted at www.wharrisfuneralhome.com.
Theodore "Ted" Franklin Bischof
On May 7, 2025, Theodore "Ted" Franklin Bischof, a remarkable man of 91...
Rosaline A. "Rose" Kubas
May 6, 2025
Kubas, Rosaline Ann "Rose," beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on May 6, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on September 18, 1950, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, she was the cherished daughter of Wilford and Jennie Rutledge. Rose's life was woven with love and devotion. She was married to her soulmate, John Kubas Sr., for an incredible 54...
Brian M. Cominsky
May 4, 2025
COMINSKY—Brian M., 60, Windber, passed away on May 4, 2025 at Memorial Medical Center. Born December 13, 1964 in Johnstown, son of John and Ursula A. (Bogdon) Cominsky. Preceded in death by father, brother John Cominsky and special uncle, John "Moose" Bogdan. Survived by mother, Ursula; his wife of 41 years, Connie S. (Custer) Cominsky; daughters, Kelly Nicklow and husband,...
John J. Ewasko
May 3, 2025
Ewasko – John J., 82, Johnstown, passed away on May 3, 2025 at his residence following complications from Parkinson’s Disease. Born on July 22, 1942 in Johnstown, son of the late John and Irene (Kocherkevich) Ewasko.
He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Michele C. (Beroldi) Ewasko; daughter, Kimberly Ewasko and her partner, Frank Wherry, both of Central...
Ralph E. Schneck Jr.
May 2, 2025
Schneck – Ralph E. Jr., 78, Geistown, went to be with the Lord on May 2, 2025 at his home. Born on August 18, 1946 in Johnstown, son of Ralph E. Sr. and Dorothy (Werner) Schneck. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Carol Elaine (Bloom) Schneck.
He is survived by his loving cousins, Tim (Karen) Smith, Rick (Cindy) Smith, Althea...
David R. Woodnorth
May 1, 2025
WOODNORTH---David Robert “Woody,” 62, Johnstown. It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of David R. Woodnorth. David passed away on May 1, 2025 at Conemaugh Hospital following a 5 year battle with cancer. Born February 18, 1963, in Johnstown, son of Donald C. and Patricia (Swain) Woodnorth. Preceded in death by his parents. Survived by his beloved...
Terrence P. "Terry" Murray III
Apr 25, 2025
MURRAY–Terrence “Terry” P. III of Geistown, PA, age 91, passed away on April 25, 2025 at Arbutus Park Manor, where he was happily residing the past two years. Preceded in death by his Parents, Terrence P. Murray, Sr. and Sylvia (Luzader) sister Patricia (Sterling), step-brother Edward Murray and his Grandson, Aaron Humphreys. Survived by his loving wife of almost 69...
Joyce L. Keiser
Apr 21, 2025
Keiser – Joyce L., 69, Richland, passed away unexpectedly on April 21, 2025. Born on July 8, 1955 in Johnstown, daughter of Ross D. and Virginia R. (Margroum) Keiser. Preceded in death by her parents, and sister-in-law, Elaine Keiser
She is survived by her loving brothers, James A. Keiser, Fontana, CA, William R. Keiser, Wilmington, NC, and Edward E. Keiser (Lynn),...
Gladys Louise Howard
Apr 21, 2025
Howard – Gladys Louise, 93, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on April 21, 2025 at The Villa Personal Care Home, Johnstown. Born on April 8, 1932 in Johnstown, daughter of Cletus and Mildred (Ramsey) Harr. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ralph J. Howard; siblings, Charles, Cletus, Robert, Laverne, and Barbara.
She is survived by her loving son,...
Rev. Kenneth C. Louder
Apr 20, 2025
LOUDER--- The Rev. Kenneth C., died in the Lord on Easter, April 20, 2025, at St. Jude's Haven, Johnstown, Pa., at the age of 92 years old. Rev. Louder was born in Johnstown, to Harriet Ustrella Schrader Louder Rinehart and Kenneth C. Louder. He was preceded in death by his father; loving wife, Janice Lee Stuver Louder; his daughter, Mara...
Sharon M. Valinsky
Apr 17, 2025
VALINSKY—Sharon M., 63, Johnstown, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025 at home. Born August 21, 1961 in Johnstown, daughter of Walter J. and Evelyn M. (Jones) Seese of Dunlo. Preceded in death by parents; former husband, Jerry Poole; brother, Ronald Seese, and sisters-in-law, Diane Seese and Vicki Valinsky, brothers-in-law, Barry and John Valinsky; and Buddy, her faithful companion. Survived...
Constance L. Smith "Connie"
Apr 9, 2025
Smith – Constance L., “Connie”, 92, Hampton Township, PA, went to be with the Lord on April 9, 2025. Born on November 20, 1932 in Saint Michael, PA, daughter of William and Rachel (Benneto) Nancollas. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Richard L. Smith; brother, Robert; sisters, Laura Moore, Dorothy Fyfe, Phyllis Carnell,...
James L. "Jim" Bivens
Apr 3, 2025
BIVENS---James L. “Jim,” 85, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 3, 2025. Born a son of George H. and Ann E. (Knepper) Bivens. Preceded in death by parents and brother, George W. Bivens. Survived by wife of 62 years, Joan Yvonne (Bukovec); daughter, Lisa (Chris) Wachs and nephews, George L. and Jeffrey L. Bivens. Jim started his career as an...
Andrea Lynn Barton
Apr 2, 2025
Barton – Andrea Lynn, 34, Altoona, formerly of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on April 2, 2025. Born on May 30, 1990 in Denver, CO, daughter of the late Frank E. Sesack, Teresa A. (Mihalko) Sesack, and the beloved step daughter of John C. Speicher, who she knew as “Dad”. In addition to her father, she is preceded...
Esther Donahue-Smith
Mar 25, 2025
DONAHUE-SMITH – Esther, 87, of Patton, PA. Died Mar. 25, 2025, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Mar. 1, 1938 in Patton. Daughter of the late Edward and Inez (Stevens) Donahue. Also preceded in death by brother Louis Donahue and sister Yvonne Leib. Survived by husband Fred R. Smith; son Nathaniel (Ashley) Smith; and grandchildren Colton and Remington Smith. Sister of...
Elaine M. Boxler
Mar 24, 2025
BOXLER - Elaine M. (Crowley), 74, Richland. It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye as Elaine went peacefully to be with the Lord and was reunited with her beloved husband, Sgt. John T. BOXLER on March 24, 2025 at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital. Born Aug. 26, 1950 in Johnstown, PA daughter of Robert and Mary Jane (Bourasa) Crowley. One...
Colin Boyd Wingard
Mar 22, 2025
Wingard – Colin Boyd, “Buzz”, 83, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on March 22, 2025. Born on March 14, 1942 in Johnstown, son of Fritz and Alma (McLucas) Wingard. Preceded in death by his parents; daughters, Brenda and Lynanne Wingard; siblings, Bob Wingard and Linda Sherman; sisters-in-law, Sara and Judith Wingard, and brother-in-law, James Heilmann.
He is survived by...
