Obituaries
James E. Blough Jr.
May 29, 2020
BLOUGH--James E. Jr., 72, Richland Twp., was received by his Lord and Savior on Friday, May 29, 2020. Born February 18, 1948, in Johnstown; son of the late James E. Blough, Sr., and the late Kathryn B. (Trostle) (Blough) Williams, both of Johnstown. Survived by children James E. Blough, III (partner Kimberely Fox) and Kari J. Blough-Smith (Erin Smith),...
Martha A. Pernau
May 26, 2020
Pernau – Martha A., 86, of Richland Twp. Went to be with the Lord on May 26, 2020, at Arbutus Manor. Born January 19, 1934, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late John R. and Sarah A. (Hugill) Haywood. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by husband, John W. “Bill” Pernau Jr.; brother, John R. Haywood Jr....
E. Don Varner
May 22, 2020
Varner - E. Don, 91, Geistown Borough, was called Home to the Lord on May 22, 2020. He was born on July 19, 1928 in Elton, PA, Son of Earl F. & Muriel E. (Brewer) Varner. Preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Zane, Bill & Glenn and sister, Mildred Redfern. Survived by wife, Barbara (Deitke) who celebrated 65 wonderful...
William G. Bigam
May 21, 2020
Bigam– William, “Bill” 83, Salix, went to be with the Lord on May 21, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. Born on February 24, 1937 in Johnstown, son of James and Romayne (Kauffman) Bigam. Preceded in death by parents and brothers, Gary and Donald Bigam. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Doris (Sipe) Bigam; daughter,...
Nancy L. McCombie
May 21, 2020
McCombie, Nancy L., 87, Johnstown, passed on May 21, 2020 at home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Johnstown, daughter of the late Charles and Eileen (McClain) Stevens. Preceded in death by parents; husband Walter McCombie; sons-in-law, David Colbert, David Rohme and Mark Peretin; sister Caroline Gosnell; brother David Stevens; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Yeager, Ruth Allison, Olive Bailey and Peggy Flores....
Bernard C. Brosig Jr.
May 21, 2020
BROSIG- Bernard, C. Jr. 95, Richland, went to be with the Lord on May 21, 2020 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born on September 4th, 1924 in Johnstown. Son of Bernard C. and Mary A. (Boyle) Brosig. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his spouse Marguerite R. (Saintz) Brosig, and brother Edward Brosig. He is survived...
Grace M. Head
May 19, 2020
Head– Grace M., 73, Stonycreek Township, passed on May 19, 2020, at Windber Hospice. Born on August 12, 1946 in Windber, PA, daughter of Helen and John Furmanchik. Preceded in death by her husband: Galen R Head, Sr., Mother, Helen Furmanchik and Son, Galen Head Jr. She is survived by her son, G. Jason Head and daughter-in-law, Val Head; Sisters,...
Martin Boswell
May 11, 2020
Boswell, Martin, 52, of Somerset, Pennsylvania, passed away on May 11, 2020. Born on May 22, 1967, in Phoenix, Arizona. Son of Marllyn T. Boswell, Los Angeles, CA and Judith Wright, Laconia, New Hampshire. Preceded in death by his Uncle Martin Pasos, his namesake. In addition to his parents, Martin is survived by his beautiful daughter Chailee Elizabeth Boswell; sister,...
Bruce E. Cassick Jr.
May 11, 2020
Cassick Jr. – Bruce E., 67, Johnstown, passed away on May 11, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on February 3, 1953 in Johnstown, son of the late Bruce E. Sr. and Shirley J. (Kerschner) Cassick. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Bruce “Moose” Moore. He is survived by his loving siblings, Joyce...
Gerald R. Mock
May 8, 2020
Mock, Gerald R., 92, of Windber. Passed away May 8, 2020. Born November 30, 1927 in Windber. Son of the late Park and Arminta (Naugle) Mock. Preceded in death by wife of 61 years, former Dorothy J. Zimmerman; brother David, sisters Bernice and Lucille; and grandchildren: Brandon and Keith Mock and Jennifer Barefoot. Survived by children, Eloise (David) Romano, Windber;...
Brenda Ann Boykin
May 8, 2020
Boykin, Brenda Ann, 64, Freedom, PA, formerly of Johnstown. Died May 8, 2020, at UPMC Passavant Hospital. Born June 8, 1955, in Detroit, MI. Daughter of the late Charles and Ethel (Harris) Yancey. Survived by husband, Theotis Boykin; siblings Mary, Alvin and Ronald Yancey; and special nephew, Katel Yancey. Brenda was a graduate of Eastern Michigan University with a Bachelors Degree...
Charles W. Henry Sr.
May 7, 2020
HENRY—Charles W. Sr., 95, Mineral Point PA., was blessed with a peaceful death at his home on May 7, 2020. Born March 25, 1925 in West Point, PA. preceded in death by wife Margaret, "Maggie" (Suenkonis) in 2003; parents, Frank V. and Agnes P. (Schrader) Henry; brothers, Frank and John and sister, Genevieve Marhefka. Survived by his loving children, Linda...
Madeline Esposito
May 1, 2020
ESPOSITO – Madeline, 85, Stonycreek Township, went to be with the Lord on May 1, 2020 at Windber Hospital after fighting a courageous battle with diabetes. Born on May 3, 1934 in Johnstown, daughter of James and Ollie (DeFalco) DeRubis. Preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Dominick, Geno, Frank; and sisters, Yolanda Marra, Minnie Marra, Lena Sidone, Ann Amistadi,...
Beverly A. Orner
Apr 30, 2020
Orner – Beverly Ann, 80, Richland, went to be with the Lord on April 30, 2020 at Laurelwood Care Center. She was born on May 8, 1939 in Altoona, PA. Daughter of the late Rollin C. and Dorothy (Miller) VanHorne. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband, Stephen H. Orner; brother, Gene VanHorne...
Richard E. "Dick" Brady
Apr 27, 2020
BRADY---Richard E. “Dick”, 74, Johnstown, went home to be with the Lord on April 27, 2020. Born Dec. 29, 1945, in Johnstown, son of Rudolph and Wava Mae (Wolf) Brady. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Russell and Ronald and sister, Karen. Survived by wife of 51 years, Arlene (Bowers) Brady; daughter, Melissa Brady, Asheville, NC; sister, Patricia Glatz, Swansboro,...
Frances S. DiFlori
Apr 25, 2020
DiFlori - Frances S., 94, Richland, went to be with the Lord on April 25, 2020. She was born on August 12, 1925, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Samuel and Isabelle. (Diguardi) Torina. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Emory F. DiFlori; son, Mark, and sister, Sarah Hunt. Survived by her loving...
Zane E. Hagins
Apr 23, 2020
"Red" or "Pops" 78, of Westmont (former long-time resident of Ferndale). Died April 23rd, 2020, at home comforted and cared for by his loved ones. Born December 21st, 1941, in Johnstown. Son of the late Alex P. Hagins and Marian E. (Stern) Hagins. Zane was welcomed in the Lord's House by his parents, brother Grey L. Hagins, wife of...
Henry S. Block Jr.
Apr 18, 2020
BLOCK—Henry S. Jr., 81, Conemaugh, went to be with Lord on April 18, 2020. Born Nov. 19, 1938, in Johnstown, son of Henry S. Sr. and Elizabeth (Ankney) Block. Preceded in death by parents; son, Henry S. Block III, brothers, Charles and Miles and sister, Venetta Block. Survived by wife of 59 years, Veronica (Urban) Block, grandchildren, Henry S. IV;...
Bernadine T. Mley
Apr 17, 2020
MLEY---Bernadine T., 88, Johnstown, died April 17, 2020, in Johnstown. Born October 10, 1931, in Johnstown, daughter of Frank T. and Lucy (Fratrich) Kupina. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Charles Mley; sister, Wilma Louise; Vinnie Skelly; brother, Francis Kupina and William Kupina. Survived by son, William Skelly and daughter-in-law, Elva and grandson, Josh; niece, Carol Hoon and husband, Wade; niece,...
Betty J. Walter
Apr 12, 2020
Walter, Betty J, 89, of Salix. Passed away on April 12, 2020, at Windber Woods. Born August 1, 1930, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Arthur and Bernadine (Slate) Renowden. Also preceded in death by husband, Ray L. Walter; brothers, a sister, and friend Jane Horner. Betty was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Survived by daughters...
