Obituaries

Jul 24, 2020

Tuli – Kelly Diane, 43, Audubon, PA, formerly of Windber, went to be with the Lord on July 24, 2020 at her residence. Born on March 22, 1977 in Johnstown, beloved daughter of Edward M. and Alice B. (Hetzlein) Weaver, Windber. Preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Lisa Weaver. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her loving...

Jul 24, 2020

LANG, Emmett Scott, 65, of Westmont, passed away suddenly and went to be with the Lord on July 24, 2020.  Born Sept. 23, 1954, in Wheeling, WV. Son of the late Emmett T. and Eloise (Hawkins) Lang of Westmont. Also preceded in death by sister Judith Garber of Allentown PA and several aunts and uncles.  Survived by brothers Jon Lang...

Jul 21, 2020

Grady, Michael Joseph. It is with profound sadness that the family of Michael Joseph Grady announce his passing on Tuesday July 21, 2020 at the age of 66. He was surrounded in love by his entire family. Mike was born Aug. 12, 1953, in Johnstown, PA to parents John L. Grady and Mary C. (Cavanaugh) Grady. He retired from Babcock...

Jul 21, 2020

Sprowl - Alice Jeannine “Jean”, Richland Township, most recently of Arbutus Park Manor, was called home to be with the Lord on July 21, 2020. She was born in the family home in Six Mile Run, PA, on December 14, 1928, daughter of the late George and Verda (Wiser) Skipper. On April 14, 1951, in Lakemont, PA, she married Donald Frank...

Jul 17, 2020

Layne – Elizabeth Ann, 74, Richland, went to be with the Lord on July 17, 2020 at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born on April 4, 1946 in Braddock, daughter of Theodore F. and Elizabeth A. “Betty” (Garo) Layne. Preceded in death by her parents, and sister, Sharon Layne. She is survived by her loving siblings, Paul (Lynne) Layne, Cary, NC, and...

Jul 15, 2020

HASSE----Ardyth L., known as “Ardy”, of Johnstown died July 15. Born August 12, 1962, Ardy was fun-loving and determined. She was the daughter of Cecilia Roy and Thomas Hasse. Preceded in death by her mother, Ardy is survived by her father, sister Kimberly, brother-in-law David, nephew Robert, and wonderful aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Due to COVID-19, a private entombment...

Jul 12, 2020

Schellhammer, Ronald W. “Sam”, 85, Cover Hill. Went to be with the Lord Sunday July 12, 2020, at home. Born January 12, 1935 in Johnstown, PA. Son of Karl & Erma (Mintmier) Schellhammer. Preceded in death by his parents; his beautiful, loving and devoted wife of 50 years Elizabeth (Manculich), who was his best friend; in-laws Mr. & Mrs. Charles...

Jul 12, 2020

Knipple - Robert L., "Bob", 79, of Geistown, passed peacefully surrounded by all his family on July 12, 2020. He was born on May 17, 1941 in Johnstown, son of the late George and Ethel (Ressler) Knipple. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his stepmother, Theora (Christner) Knipple; daughter, Susan Pipon; sisters, Jeanne Gall, Edna...

Jul 11, 2020

FYOCK—Bruce L. Sr. “Groundhog,” 87, Johnstown, passed away on July 11, 2020, in Johnstown. Born November 10, 1932, in Johnstown, son of Merle and Elizabeth (Held) Fyock. Preceded in death parents; wife, Carol (Osewalt) Fyock; brothers and sisters, Arlene Fyock; Helen Sustersich; Mary Jane Kleitches; Audrey Fyock; Donna Hillegas and Arnold Fyock. Survived by children, Stacey Fyock; Brenda Fyock; Terri...

Jun 30, 2020

 Sharpe – Lois Augustus, 101, Shippensburg, formerly of Richland, went to be with the Lord on June 30, 2020. Born on March 26, 1919 in Central City, daughter of the late Lewis and Emma Bertha (Orris) Weaver. She is survived by her loving daughter, Lauray (William) Koenig, Newburg, PA; grandchildren, Joaquin (Elizabeth) Koenig, Farrah (Karl) Schluter, and Tasha Koenig; 7...

Jun 29, 2020

Jun 28, 2020

MOYER---- Margaret A. “Peggy,” (Mainhart), 70, Johnstown, passed away at home on June 28, 2020 after a courageous two and a half year battle with cancer. Born January 3, 1950, in Johnstown, daughter of Walter B. Mainhart and Rosemary Reitz. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Richard “Bernie” Mainhart and brother-in-law, William “Bill” Moyer and nephew William “Billy” Gephart. Survived...

Jun 28, 2020

GILKEY- Denise M., 58, Richland Township died June 28, 2020, surrounded by her sisters and niece after a long courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Born March 15, 1962, in Johnstown, daughter of Dean and Theresa Thomas, Johnstown. Preceded in death by beloved husband Ira Gilkey, loving mother Theresa Thomas and in-laws Edward and Arlene Gilkey.  She is survived by her father Dean,...

Jun 26, 2020

Butler – Pauline W. 92, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on June 26, 2020, at Arbutus Park Manor. Born on December 22, 1927 in Johnstown. Preceded in death by her husband, Caleb G. Butler Jr.; daughter, Kathy; siblings, Janice Courter and Vaughn Courter. She is survived by her loving son, Robert P., married to the former Roberta...

Jun 21, 2020

Kuzma - Darren L., 36, of Hastings, passed away June 21, 2020. Born December 23, 1983 in Altoona, son of Stephen J. And Denise (Szedenits) Kuzma. Preceded in death by his parents, infant daughter, Julie Kay. Surviving is his son, Brandon, Gallitzin; brother, Steven J. Kuzma, Northern Cambria; sisters, Tiffany (Fishel) Hovanis and her husband, Larry, Johnstown, and Stephanie Johanson...

Jun 18, 2020

KALVITIS----April Lee, Johnstown, PA, died peacefully at home June 18, 2020. Born on April 17, 1982, in Somerville, New Jersey, daughter of Gregory and Soonam Kalvitis of Cuenca, Ecuador; Survived by her beloved daughter, Catelyn Lee Kiefreider, Berlin, NJ grandparents, Dean and Thelma Huff, Williamstown, NJ;; brother, Aaron Kalvitis, Moorestown, NJ; aunts and uncles, Theodore and Stephanie Kalvitis, Romney, WVA;...

Jun 18, 2020

BAILEY---Eulalia I. “Lail,” 93, Laurel View Village, formerly of Richland, passed away June 18, 2020, at Laurel View Village. Born July 12, 1926, in Johnstown, daughter of Albert W. and Hilda M. (Boxler) Fisher. Preceded in death by her parents, husband James R. Bailey Sr., brothers and sisters, Mildred Fisher, Albert Fisher and William Fisher and nieces, Lori (Fisher) Kelso...

Jun 18, 2020

DONNELLY, John J., “Jack” – Passed away at home on June 18, 2020.  Born in Newark, NJ on July 30, 1938 to John and Grace Donnelly.  Preceded in death by parents, in-laws Nick and June Occhino, sister-in-law Josephine Occhino and son-in law Chuck Sturniolo. Survived by wife Debbie, daughters Jaclyn Donnelly and Valora Sturniolo, grandson Nicholas Sturniolo, brother-in-laws Nick, Rick...

Jun 14, 2020

Jun 12, 2020

DiFlori---Rita B., 58, went to be with The Lord, on June 12, 2020. Born June 21, 1961, daughter of Emory and Frances (Torina) DiFlori. Preceded in death by parents and Brother, Mark. Survived by cousin and caretaker, Beth and husband, Melvin Kniss, Richland; caretakers, Trina Lester and Linda Gleason; very good friends, Dana, Kathy and Roxanne; also survived by many...