Obituaries
Eulalia I. "Lail" Bailey
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...
John J. Donnelly
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...
Rita B. DiFlori
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...
Verda J. Berkebile
Jun 11, 2020
Berkebile, Verda J. 91, of Belmont. Died June 11, 2020 at home. Born July 4, 1928, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Curtis and Blanche (Spory) Waters. Also proceeded in death by husband, Donald A. Berkebile; brother, George Waters; and brothers and sisters-in-law, Judy Waters, Gladys Hiner, Mildred (Sis) Luther, Vernon Berkebile, and Dot Berkebile. Survived by sons, Dan (Sharon...
Marion E. Irwin
Jun 8, 2020
Irwin - Marion E, 96, Laurel View Village, Davidsville, formerly of Indian Lake Borough, passed away on June 8, 2020. Born on April 19, 1924 in Johnstown, daughter of Carl J. and Ethel (Costlow) Meyers. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Robert C. Irwin; siblings, Richard, Virginia (Sottile), Robert, and Francis. Survived by brother, Carl W. of San Diego, and...
Lacey Ann Aravich
Jun 7, 2020
Aravich – Lacey Ann, 35, DuBois, formerly of Elton, passed away after a brief illness, on June 7, 2020. Born on April 8, 1985, Johnstown. Daughter of the late Dwight A. Naugle and Tammy (Hess) Naugle, Elton, PA. In addition to her mother, Lacey is survived by her, husband, Kenny Aravich, DuBois; daughters, McKenzie, and Chevelle; sisters, Tiffany and her...
Betty Lou Wainwright
Jun 2, 2020
Wainwright, Betty Lou, 95, Baldwin Borough, Pittsburgh, formerly of Headricks area of Johnstown. Died June 2, 2020, at home. Born Aug. 2, 1924, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Hiram F. and Sarah Lucy (Hunt) Ribblett. Also preceded in death by husband, Robert E. “Nelse” Wainwright; sons-in-law, Gary A. Schaper and Brian Anderson; sisters, Ruth Britton, Joan Shaffer, Mildred Aughenbaugh,...
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...
