Obituaries
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...
Marjorie V. Wolfe
Mar 14, 2025
WOLFE---Marjorie V., 98, Johnstown, passed away on March 14, 2025 in Johnstown. I am not about tradition, never have been. This sometimes was looked upon as a fault. Obituaries have never been part of my reading lists. I find that they are very depressing. This is my story. I was born on a beautiful summer day on May 29, 1926,...
Wendy K. Chase
Mar 11, 2025
Chase - Wendy K., 76, Richland, passed away unexpectedly on March 11, 2025. Born on October 17, 1948 in Johnstown, daughter of Winston K. and Grace J. (Foust) Davis. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Frank E. Chase Jr., and sister, Vivienne Everhart
She is survived by her cat, Taylor; loving sons, Garth D., Johnstown, and Grady A. (Michelle), Richland; grandchildren,...
Barbara A. McDannell
Mar 11, 2025
McDannell – Barbara A., “B”, 78, Richland, went to be with the Lord on March 11, 2025. Born on August 4, 1946 in Johnstown, daughter of Frank R. and Frances A. (Pristow) Hillman. Preceded in death by her parents, and husband, Tracy F. McDannell.
She is survived by her loving daughters, Cheri A. McDannell, and her fiancé, Keith Smith, Frederick, MD,...
Harold L. Crum
Mar 7, 2025
Crum – Harold L., 94, Windber, went to be with the Lord on March 7, 2025 at Windber Woods. Born on May 13, 1930 in Sidman, son of Lawrence S. and Rosella Mary (Link) Crum. Preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Phyllis Marcine (Carney) Crum; sons, Dennis H. and Lawrence S. Crum, and brother, Donald E. Crum.
He is...
Frank M. Pompanella
Feb 26, 2025
POMPANELLA---Frank, of Geistown, entered eternal life on February 26, 2025. Born May 15, 1942, in Johnstown, son of Ode and Mary (Gaeta) Pompanella. Preceded in death by parents and wife, Anne (Crowley). Survived by daughter Karen (with longtime companion, Howard Schrader), White Plains, MD; granddaughter Kayleigh, married to Sam Di Leo, Frederick, MD; sisters, Patricia Burns and Marianne Newcomer, wife...
Beth E. Bloom
Feb 24, 2025
Bloom - Beth E., 60, Johnstown, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2025. Born on August 30, 1964 in Johnstown, daughter of Beverly Bloom and Ernest (Kathy) Bloom all of Johnstown. Preceded in death by brother, Jeff Bloom. In addition to her parents, she is survived by children, Christie Gaunt and Richard Gaunt and his fiancée, Jackie Crum; brothers and...
Helen LaTulippe
Feb 24, 2025
LaTulippe, Helen, L., 86, of Richland Township, passed away on February 24, 2025. Born February 9, 1939, in Johnstown. Daughter of William A. and Marie (Trusch) Vickroy. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edward B. LaTulippe; sisters, Marie Devore, Doris Keifline and a brother, Philip Vickroy. Survived by her son, Dr. Steven E., married to the former Gayle Engel,...
Barry Lee Valinsky
Feb 18, 2025
VALINSKY---Barry Lee, 67, Windber, passed away on February 18, 2025, at home. Born April 25, 1957, in Johnstown, son of William Sr. and Susan (Biro) Valinsky. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Vicki (Silko) Valinsky; and brother, John. Survived by brothers and sister, Josephine Roman, Richland; William Jr. (Sharon), Johnstown; James, Salix; Harry (Merle), Philippines; Robert (Lorri), Jeannette; Thomas (Connie),...
James M. "Mick" Saellam
Feb 16, 2025
SAELLAM---James M. “Mick,” a beloved husband, father, Gida and pappy went to be with the Lord on February 16th, 2025. He was 67 years old and passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was born in New Kensington, PA on July 13th, 1957 to the late James and Eileen (Ray) Saellam. He grew up in Arnold, PA and...
Brian L. Atkins
Feb 7, 2025
ATKINS – Brian L., 69, Windber, passed away peacefully at home on February 7, 2025. Born April 11, 1955, in Johnstown, son of the late Walter and Betty (Tucker) Atkins. Survived by loving wife of 45 years, Denese (Brandle), daughter Heather (Atkins) Kaufman, son-in law, Keith and grandson Wes. Also survived by brother Tom (Rose) Atkins. Brian graduated from Conemaugh...
Justin S. Mock
Feb 5, 2025
MOCK---Justin S., 43, Elton, passed away on February 5, 2025 at Memorial Medical Center. Born February 21, 1981, in Johnstown, son of Ronald (Diana) and Dianne Ickes (Britt). Preceded in death by grandparents Edgar and Helen Smith, Henry and Lillian Mock and Uncle David Smith. Survived by parents; sister, Heather Oravecz (Tom) Portage; nephews, Derek, David and Travis and 2...
Judie (Stoy) Engbert
Feb 5, 2025
ENGBERT---Juliann (Judie Stoy), 88, Windber, it is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye as Judie soared on Angels wings to be with Our Lord February 5, 2025, at Windber Woods with her sisters by her side. Born March 27, 1936, in Ashville, PA., daughter of Russell and Julia (Lidwell) Stoy. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Francis R. Engbert;...
Margaret M. Kulback
Feb 5, 2025
KULBACK—Margaret M., 91, Richland, went to be with the Lord on February 5, 2025 at Richland Woods. Born Sept. 2, 1933, in Central City, daughter of Michael and Anna (Compel-Gulaski) Yestrepsky. Preceded in death by parents; husband of 70 years, William F. Kulback, son, Dr. David L. Kulback. She was the youngest and last survivor of 8 loving siblings. Survived...
Wayne E. Meyer
Feb 3, 2025
MEYER----Wayne E., 88, Johnstown, passed away on February 3, 2024. Born January 10, 1937, in Johnstown, son of Harry and Rose (Pudliner) Meyer. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Harry “Hats” Jr., parents-in-law, Harry and Mary Beatty, son-in-law, George Wise, sister-in-law, Janet Haupt, brother-in-law, Les Sellers and precious fur baby, Coco. Survived by loving wife of 67 years, Laura (Beatty)...
Gregory A. "Gregg" Schrader
Jan 31, 2025
SCHRADER—Gregg A., 68, Geistown, passed away on January 31, 2025 at Memorial Medical Center. Born August 16, 1956, Girard, OH, son of Glenn A. and Joan L. (Egolf) Schrader. Preceded in death by parents and granddaughter, Hayleigh Rogalla. Survived by wife of over 40 years, Cheryl A. (Kuzma) Schrader; sons, Dennis Rogalla (Brenda Hogue), Geistown; and Dan Schrader (Michelle Myers),...
Susan J. Mock
Jan 26, 2025
Mock - Susan J., 74, of Johnstown, PA, passed away on January 26, 2025. Born on March 20, 1950 in Johnstown to William F. and Mary Katherine Brandle, Susan was a graduate of Richland High School and an alumni of St. Francis University. She was also a dedicated employee of Goodwill Industries of the Conemaugh Valley, Inc. for over 20...
Magdalen D. "Maggie" Oravec
Jan 25, 2025
ORAVEC---Magdalen D. "Maggie," 86, Richland, went to be with the Lord on January 25, 2025 at UPMC Mercy, Pittsburgh. Born Aug. 29, 1938 in Johnstown, daughter of Andrew and Margaret Golian. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Frank and son, Matthew; brothers, Andrew, Stephen, Joseph and Thomas and sisters, Margie and Helen. Survived by sons, Frank Oravec, DuBois and Gregory...
