Obituaries

Randy J. Fyock
Nov 2, 2020
FYOCK---Randy J., 67, Huntingdon, passed away on November 2, 2020, in Huntingdon. Born September 5, 1953, son of Ronald J. and Ardeth L. Fyock. Survived by parents, Richland; brothers, Gary Fyock and wife, Barbara, Wisconsin; Timothy Fyock and wife, Darlene, North Carolina; Daniel Fyock, Front Royal, VA; and sister, Kimberly Fuellner and husband, Rick, Shelocta; and special friend, Helen Conrad....
Alfred J. Muccioli
Oct 29, 2020
Muccioli – Alfred J., 76, Richland Township, passed away on October 29, 2020. Born on November 26, 1943 in Johnstown, son of Alfred D. and Catherine M. (Petrun) Muccioli. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Bonnie L. (McCleester) Muccioli; brother, Joseph, and sister, Irene Shaulis. He is survived by his loving son, Randy E. (Lydia A.) Muccioli, Atlanta, GA;...

John J. Cafeo
Oct 27, 2020
Cafeo, John J., 94, Johnstown. Died Oct. 27, 2020, at Windber Woods. Born Oct. 10, 1926, in Patton, Pa. Son of the late Anthony and Evelyn (Gaeto) Cafeo. Preceded in death by 8 siblings. Survived by wife of 40 years, Dorothy F. (Woznick-Burns) Cafeo; children, Victor, Denise and Susan; step-children, Joyce (Richard) Calpin and Janice (Mark) Vranich; also 7 grandchildren...
Irene E. Yanko
Oct 26, 2020
Yanko – Irene E., 95, of East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on October 26, 2020. Born on December 11, 1924 in Lilly, PA, daughter of John and Julia A. (Hooder) Solomon. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Peter; siblings, John, Mary Imler-Lann, Julia Delaney, Anna Bellantoni, Irma Kinney, Helen Panzer, Francis and Verna Scanlan. She...
Rose Marie Salvaggio
Oct 20, 2020
SALVAGGIO---Rose Marie, 82, Johnstown, went to be with Jesus on October 20, 2020, at home. Born March 11, 1938, in Johnstown, daughter of Michael and Anna (Kassick) Yakemic. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Michael Yakemic Jr. and son, Scott Crowe. Survived by husband of 27 years, James R. Salvaggio; children, Todd Crowe (Kim), Mark Crowe, step-children, James (Janice) Salvaggio,...
James R. "Jim" Smith
Oct 20, 2020
SMITH---James Richard “Jim,” 87, Erie, went to be with the Lord on October 20, 2020 in Erie Pa. Born on February 23, 1933, in Johnstown, PA, son of William and Margaret Smith. Jim was married to his beloved wife, Maryann for 68 years until her passing in 2018. He is survived by sons, Steve Smith of Erie Pa, Paul Smith...

Telford H. "Tep" "Tel" Hunt
Oct 18, 2020
HUNT---Telford H, “Tep” or "Tel," 79, Westminster, MD, formerly of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on October 18, 2020, at Carroll Lutheran Village, Westminster. Born April 19, 1941, in Johnstown, son of Edwin and Ruth Hunt. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Peggy Ickes, brothers, Edwin Hunt Jr. and Eugene Hunt. Survived by wife, Gloria (Golden) Hunt, son,...
Ronald G. "Mert" Meredith
Oct 17, 2020
MEREDITH---Ronald G. “Mert,”, 83, East Taylor, passed away on October 17, 2020, in Johnstown. Born June 2, 1937, in Conemaugh, son of Charles and Viola (Horner) Meredith. Preceded in death by parents, Charles “Chuck,” Wilbur “Webb,” Jack and sister, Betty Grove. Survived by wife of 54 years, former Shirley Piker; children, Shawn and wife Corrie, New Castle; and Kristie Gunsallus...
Ronald J. Mlinarchik
Oct 16, 2020
Mlinarchik – Ronald J., 70, Benshoff Hill, passed away on October 16th, 2020 at Conemaugh Medical Center. He was born June 27th, 1950 in Johnstown. Son of John and Anna (Kubara) Mlinarchik. Preceded in death by his parents and grandchildren Kari Ann, Emma Ann, and Nathan Hunter Croyle, mother-in-law Pat Pasternak; step father-in-law, Robert Pasternak; and father-in-law Nick Trio. Survived...
Pamela M. Wolf Crum
Oct 16, 2020
CRUM---Pamela Wolf Crum, 92, of Johnstown, formerly of Anchorage, Alaska, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 16, 2020. Born in Northampton, England on February 2, 1928, to Albert and Lily Cooke. She met her American husband, Paul Wolf, in an English pub, the Duke’s Arms, which was owned by her parents. It was during the harrowing...
Robert J. Block
Oct 13, 2020
BLOCK----Robert J., 68, passed away in his Elton home on October 13, 2020. Born October 26, 1951, in Johnstown, son of the late William H. Sr. and Agnes A. (Brawley) of Walnut Grove. Survived by his wife NancyJo (Krupa), sister, Patricia, brothers, William Jr. and Walter; and numerous nephews, great-nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews. Bob was a graduate...
John L. Orris
Oct 6, 2020
Orris - John L., 77, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on October 6, 2020 at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born on April 19, 1943 in Johnstown. Son of the late George and Mary (Hamryszak) Orris. He is survived by loving wife Valerie with whom he recently celebrated 55 years of marriage. Also survived by his loving son Greg,...
Lois M. Konchan
Oct 6, 2020
KONCHAN---Lois M., 88, Johnstown, passed away on October 6, 2020, in Johnstown. Born May 3, 1932, in Johnstown, daughter of Paul C. and Olive A. (Alwine) Adams. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Edward W. Konchan; son, Kim W. Konchan and sister, Betty Ullrich. Survived by sons, Charles Konchan and wife, Carol, Johnstown; Mark Konchan, Johnstown; and Kenneth Konchan and...
William J. McCombie
Oct 5, 2020
McCombie - William J., 65, Johnstown, passed on October 5, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 6, 1955 in Johnstown. Son of the late Walter L & Nancy (Stevens) McCombie. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers-in-law, David Colbert, David Rohme, and Mark Peretin. Survived by his loving wife, Pam...
Linda A. Buterbaugh
Oct 4, 2020
Buterbaugh – Linda A., 67, East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on October 4, 2020 at her daughter’s residence. Born on October 9, 1952 in Johnstown, daughter of George W. and Elva N. (Hartell) Wentz. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Alfred L Buterbaugh Jr.; brothers-in-law, Daniel Angus, and Larry Dubovecky. She is survived by her...
Eva G. Reighard
Oct 3, 2020
Reighard, Eva G., 99, Arbutus Park Manor, formerly of Elton. Died Oct. 3, 2020, at Arbutus. Born September 8, 1921, in St. Clair Twp., Bedford County. Daughter of the late George and Margaret (Claycomb) Horner. Also preceded in death by husband, R. Glenn Reighard; Daughter Glenda J. (Meyers) Reighard; and granddaughter, Sherry L. Benito. Last surviving member of her immediate...
Vanessa M. Stephens
Sep 24, 2020
Stephens – Vanessa M., 30, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on September 24, 2020. Born on January 9, 1990 in Johnstown, daughter of Theodore Helsel, Johnstown and Erica S. (Christian) Winkleman, Johnstown. Preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Janie and William Stephens, and siblings, Coby and Savanah. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her...

Mary Percinsky
Sep 23, 2020
PERCINSKY---Mary, 96, Parkhill, passed on September 23, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center. Born January 4, 1924, in Ehrenfeld, daughter of Walter and Mary Ann (Pinkas) Kozel. Preceded in death parents; husband, George; brother, Walter; sisters, Helen, Nellie and Rose. Survived by sons, George (Ann) Percinsky, Johnstown; and Robert (Sharon) Percinsky, Greensburg. Sister of Elizabeth Rupe, South Carolina. Also survived by...
Arlene M. Fyock
Sep 22, 2020
Fyock – Arlene M., 76, Conemaugh Township, Cambria County, went to be with the Lord on September 22, 2020 at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born on August 15, 1944 in Johnstown, daughter of Thomas and Marion (Waligora) Swaltek. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Arnold P., and a brother, Thomas. She is survived by her loving sons, Jason P, married...
William T. Black
Sep 21, 2020
BLACK----William T. Lt. Col. (Ret.), 88, Johnstown, died September 21, 2020, at home. Born November 29, 1931, in Pittsburgh, son of the late DuWayne G. and Marie (Thompson) Black of Indiana, PA. Preceded in death by parents; loving wife of 53 years, Jean W., infant son; son, William S. Black; granddaughter, Jennifer; sister, Mary Jo Meara and special companion his...