Obituaries
Paul T. Hagerich
Sep 21, 2020
Hagerich, Paul T., 89, of Jackson Township, passed away on September 21, 2020, at his residence. Born on December 6, 1930 in Vinco. Son of Ralph and Ethel V. (Gillin) Hagerich. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, M. Faye (Shaffer); brothers, Bob, Glenn, and Rodney; sisters, Faye Hunt, Mary Lou Baker, and Helen Moore. Survived by loving...
Patricia L. Smith
Sep 19, 2020
SMITH--- Patricia Louise (Harmon), 89, Johnstown, Pa, went to be with the Lord on September 19, 2020 at St. Jude’s Haven, Johnstown, Pa. Born in Pittsburgh, Pa. on April 5, 1931 daughter of William E. and Rose M. (Kielczewski) Harmon. Preceded in death by natural father, William Harmon, husband A. Dale Smith, father, Patrick J. Joyce, mother, Rose M. Joyce,...
Alex S. "Herky" Goodman
Sep 16, 2020
GOODMAN---Alex S. “Herky,” 70, Johnstown, died September 16, 2020. Born Nov. 21, 1949 in Johnstown, son of the late Ralph “Red” and Alverda (Barringer) Goodman. Preceded in death by sister, Naomi Muscardelli and niece, Roxann Oaks. Survived by son, Christopher, married to Krista (Pisarski) and grandson, Bryce, who was his pride and joy. Brother of Eleanor Thomas, Portage; Iva Hays...
Michael J. Serokman
Sep 13, 2020
Serokman – Michael J., 51, East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on September 13, 2020 at UPMC Montifiore Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born on September 3, 1969 in Johnstown, son of Thomas G. and Barbara J. (Waligora) Serokman, East Taylor Township. Beloved brother of Susan L. (Matt) Flowers, Verona, PA and Pamela A. (Doug) Sharbaugh, Sarver, PA. Loving uncle...
William C. Buzzard III
Sep 10, 2020
BUZZARD---William C. III, 79, Windber, passed away September 10, 2020, in Windber. Born March 22, 1941, in Johnstown, son of William C. Jr. and Ruth (Foltz) Buzzard. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Darlene (Buzzard) Chandler; father-in-law, Walter Angus; brothers-in-law, Daniel Angus, John “Jack” Horten and David Empfield. Survived by wife of 58 years, Karen (Angus) Buzzard, whom he married...
Patricia M. Merritts
Sep 10, 2020
MERRITTS----Patricia Marie (Hillegas), 78, Johnstown, passed away to eternal rest on September 10, 2020, after a long illness. Born December 12, 1941, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Harry and Pauline (Greene) Hillegas. Preceded in death by parents and loving husband of 52 years, James David Merritts. Survived by brother, James Hillegas and wife, Carole, Delaware; sister, Debra (Hillegas) Hansen...
Shirley A. Fetzer
Sep 9, 2020
FETZER--- Shirley A. (Mickle), 88, Johnstown, passed peacefully on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at Arbutus Park Manor Retirement Community. Born May 21, 1932, in Johnstown, daughter of Anson and Laura (Bentz) Mickle. Preceded in death by parents and brother, Richard (Dick) Mickle. Survived by husband of 69 years, Merle; 7 Children, Merle (Victoria Frye), East Petersburg, PA, Susan (George Seese),...
Rebecca S. "Becky" Hayes
Sep 8, 2020
HAYES---Rebecca S. “Becky,” 66, Windber, entered into Heaven on September 8, 2020. Born November 25, 1953, in Johnstown, daughter of George F. and Shirley “Shelly” (Mason) Shumaker. Preceded in death by beloved father, and father-in-law and mother-in-law, William and Harriet Hayes. Survived by mother, Davidsville; devoted husband of 43 years and high school sweetheart of 50 years, Richard E. Hayes,...
William D. Stevens
Sep 7, 2020
Stevens, William D., “Bill”, 95, Amber Hills at Cambria Care Center, formerly of Vinco, passed away on Sept. 7, 2020. Born Aug. 1, 1925, son of the late Clifford and Eva (Griffith) Stevens. Also preceded in death by wife, LaVerne (Volk), brother Dale Stevens; and son-in-law Thomas Frederick. Survived by daughter, Karen Frederick (Paul) Combis, Vinco; grandsons, William “Bill” (Tara)...
Dorothy A. Glessner
Sep 6, 2020
Glessner – Dorothy A., 96, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on September 6, 2020, in Somerset. Born on May 17, 1924 in Johnstown, daughter of Francis N. and Stella C. (Haire) Killen. Preceded in death by parents, and husband, William J. Glessner. She is survived by her loving children, Randy L., (Lonny), Dade City, FL, William J. Jr.,...
Janet E. Fochtman
Sep 2, 2020
Fochtman - Janet E., 81, of Vinco, where she resided her entire life, went to be with the Lord on September 2, 2020 at UPMC Altoona with her family by her side. She was born March 24, 1939 in Johnstown, daughter of Robert C. and Jessie (Good) Varner. Janet is preceded by her parents; husband, Harry F. Fochtman; sister, Lois...
Julia Visovsky
Sep 1, 2020
Visovsky – Julia, 91, Franklin Borough, went to be with the Lord on September 1, 2020 at Laurelwood Care Center. Born on December 9, 1928 in East Conemaugh Borough, daughter of John and Mary (Serednyanski) Petriska. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Nicholas G.; siblings, Mike, Alex, Pete, John, Charlie, and George; sisters, Ann Onufer, Mary “Mar” Oreskovich, and...
Joseph Leo Prave IV
Aug 29, 2020
Prave – Joseph Leo IV, 29, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord, on August 29, 2020 in Bensalem, PA. Born on May 21, 1991 in Johnstown, son of Joseph Leo Prave III, Johnstown, and the late Diane Treese. In addition to his father, he is survived by his son, Joseph Leo Prave V; maternal grandmother, Toni Ressler, Johnstown, paternal...
Evelyn L. Machik
Aug 29, 2020
Machik - Evelyn L. “Evie”, 91, Johnstown, PA, passed peacefully on Saturday, August 29 at Conemaugh Medical Center surrounded by loving family. Born August 23, 1929 in Johnstown, daughter of Edward and Cleda (Strayer) Grata. Preceded in death by parents and brothers, Ted and Ray. Survived by husband of 65 years, Peter; daughter, Pamela Erney (Stephen); beautiful Gram to Erin...
Donald R. Batiste Sr.
Aug 23, 2020
BATISTE--- Donald R. Sr., 80, Richland, passed away on August 23, 2020. Born August 17, 1940, in Wilkes Barre, PA, son of Dominick and Marion (Hughes) Batiste. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by loving wife of 55 years, Janet (Imler), whom he married on June 5, 1965; children, Donald R. Batiste, and wife, Allison (Betz), Pittsburgh; Judy Thompson, and...
James R. Straub
Aug 23, 2020
STRAUB---James R. 84, Vinco, died August 23, 2020, at home. Born March 14, 1936, in Johnstown, son of George B. and Verna B. (Walk) Straub. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Jack E. Straub; sister, Dolores Wright and daughter-in-law, Betty Jean (Findley) Straub. Survived by wife of 61 years, Darlene A. (Freidhoff) Straub, whom he married Oct. 25, 1958; sons,...
Shirley Mae Sabo
Aug 21, 2020
Sabo – Shirley Mae, 89, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on August 21, 2020 at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born on February 7, 1931 in Johnstown, daughter of Stephen and Elizabeth (Tirpak) Kovach. Preceded in death by her husband, Eugene “Mike†Sabo; daughter, Eugenia M. Sabo, great grandsons, Judah and Baylor, and nine brothers and sisters. She is survived...
Louise T. Sterle
Aug 20, 2020
Sterle – Louise T., 92, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on August 20, 2020 at Harmony House Manor. Born on October 3, 1927 in Johnstown, daughter of Anton and Barbara (Rezek) Sterle. Preceded in death by her parents; sister, Emma and brother-in-law, Charles Karalfa; brother, John and sister-in-law, Gertrude Sterle; brother-in-law, Robert Weaver; nieces and nephews, Charles, Elizabeth,...
Mary Ann Pikovsky
Aug 13, 2020
Pikovsky – Mary Ann, 81, Conemaugh Township, Somerset County, went to be with the Lord on August 13, 2020 at Windber Woods. Born on August 10, 1939 in Johnstown, daughter of Michael A. and Mary T. (Kula) Kovach. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Norbert J. Pikovsky, who passed away September 16, 2019; sibling Michael A. Kovach, Jr.; brothers-in-law...
Robert A. Culp
Aug 12, 2020
CULP---Robert Albright “Bob,” 87, Richland, went to be with the Lord on August 12, 2020, at Memorial Medical Center. Born August 29, 1932, in Johnstown, son of the late Howard and Esther (Miller) Culp and step-mother Mary Francis Culp. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Theodore, David, and Thomas. Survived by loving wife of 65 years, Norma Jean (Dietz), daughters, Vicki...
