Obituaries
Gary L. Trent
Jul 13, 2019
TRENT—Gary L., 63, Windber, died July 13, 2019, in Windber. Born April 24, 1956, in Johnstown, son of Jack L. and D. Romaine (Welker) Trent. Preceded in death by father and brothers, Robin and Craig. Survived by his mother, Richland; sons, Jason Trent, Pittsburgh; Aaron Trent, Pittsburgh; grandchildren, Jared Trent and Aaron Trent both of Pittsburgh; sister, Susan Malinovsky and...
Ruth E. Burkhart
Jul 9, 2019
Burkhart, Ruth E., 78, of Windber. Died July 9, 2019, at Windber Woods. Born Aug. 3, 1940, in Harrisburg, PA. Ruth was raised by the late Max and Elverda Knouse. Also preceded in death by brother, Jimmy Knouse; son, Michael Denney; and daughter, Diane Keiter-Smay. Survived by husband, James J. Burkhart; son, David Keiter, Carlisle, PA; and daughter, Maxine Cook,...
Barbara L. Ream
Jul 8, 2019
REAM—Barbara Louise (Owens), 78, Elton, went to be with Jesus on July 8, 2019, at Windber Woods. Born October 29, 1940, in St. Michael, PA, daughter of the late David I. and Evelyn G. (Fyfe) Owens. Survived by loving and devoted husband of 59 years, John D. Ream, Elton; son, John Ream (Karen), Richland; daughter, Jill Ream, St. Michael; granddaughter,...
Kathy A. Watts
Jul 7, 2019
Watts – Kathy A., 68, Richland, went to be with the Lord on July 7, 2019 at her home. Born on April 15, 1951 in Chicago, IL., daughter of the late Wilbert and Elizabeth (Fedigan) Tennant. She is survived by her loving children, Jessica L. (Ben) Bock, Montenegro, and Joshua H. R. Watts, Johnstown; grandchildren, Oliver, Nora, and Liljana Kathy;...
Patricia J. Kiniry
Jul 7, 2019
Kiniry, Patricia J. “Patty”, 50, of Johnstown. Died July 7, 2019, at home. Born Aug. 4, 1968, in Johnstown. Daughter of Gerald J. and Marlene J. (Schmidt) Kiniry. Survived by parents; siblings, Alan, Lynn and Gerry. Graduate of Bishop McCort High School and Duquesne University. There will be no public viewing or services at Patty’s request. Family is being served...
John L. McDonald
Jul 4, 2019
McDonald- John L., “Mac” or “Bearman”, 73 of Windber. Became an angel on July 4, 2019. Born on May 14th 1946 in Johnstown, PA, son of the late Herbert and Esther (Geist) McDonald. Also preceded in death by his brother Herbert McDonald Jr. He is survived by his loving wife Martha (Freeman) McDonald of 52 years; children Tracy (Dan) Williams...
John C. Bogdon
Jul 3, 2019
Bogdon â John C., "Moose", 79, Richland, formerly of Shenandoah, PA, went to be with the Lord on July 3, 2019. Born on June 17, 1940 in Pottsville, PA, son of Joseph and Anna (Abrachinsky) Bogdon. Preceded in death by his parents, and brother-in-law, John Cominsky. He is survived by his loving daughter, Susan (Bill) Laudermilch, Bloomsburg, PA; grandchildren, Veronica...
Karen Marie Krouse
Jul 3, 2019
KROUSE- Karen Marie (Weaver), 72, passed away on July 3 at home surrounded by her family after her long courageous battle with cancer. Born on March 3, 1947, to the late Freeman J and Marie (Claycomb) Weaver. Also preceded in death by her stepmom Bernice (Blough-Krouse). Karen is survived by her loving husband Theodore “Ted” Krouse of 56 years; children...
Anthony P. "Mole" Morock
Jun 28, 2019
MOROCK----Anthony P. “Mole” 63, Lorain Borough, passed away on June 28, 2019, at home, with his wife, Barbara by his side. Born February 6, 1956, in Windber, son of Henry P. and Agnes (Barbalish) Morock. Preceded in death by parents; children, twins, Tiffany and Payden; sister, Donna; grandparents and father-in-law, James E. Ford. Survived by wife, the former Barbara T....
Lillian D. Cochran
Jun 27, 2019
Cochran, Lillian D., 93, of Richland. Died June 27, 2019, at home. Born June 25, 1926, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late William A. and Lillian (Coyle) Davis. Also preceded in death by husband, Walter J. Cochran; siblings William A. (Margaret), Earl, Mary Margaret (James) Saylor, Kathleen (John) Boring, Ruth Boyer, and Bernice (Paul) Sharbaugh; and brother in law, John...
William H. Nancollas
Jun 23, 2019
Nancollas – William H. Sr, 75, Summerton SC, formerly of Salix went to be with the Lord on June 23, 2019. Born on September 1, 1943 in Detroit, MI, son of Robert H. and Evelyn P. (Adams) Nancollas. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Roberta Edwards-Stokes, and a nephew, Douglas Edwards. He is survived by his loving wife of 53...
Rosalie Elaine Chesnutwood
Jun 23, 2019
CHESNUTWOOD---Rosalie Elaine (Charney), 81, Salix, went home to be with the Lord on June 23, 2019, at Windber Hospice. Born January 17, 1938 in Windber, daughter of the late Frank Charney and Thomas R. and Helen (Burbulla-Charney) Boyd. Preceded in death by beloved husband, James Chesnutwood in 2014 and brother-in-law, C. Lee Chesnutwood in 2012. Survived by loving children Alan...
Kayleigh M. Tallyen
Jun 22, 2019
Tallyen – Kayleigh M., 15, Conemaugh Township, went to be with the Lord on June 22 at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Born on November 18, 2003 in Johnstown, daughter of Doug R. and Lori A. (Oshersky) Tallyen. Preceded in death by maternal grandfather, Paul R. Oshersky; paternal grandfather, Stanley R. Tallyen. In addition to her loving parents, she is...
Albert H "Al" Christ
Jun 17, 2019
Christ – Albert H., “Al”, 77, Richland, went to be with the Lord on June 17, 2019 at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born on November 22, 1941 in Johnstown, son of Robert S. and Helen A. (Dorotzak) Christ. Preceded in death by his parents and sister, Dorothy Malzi. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Vicki A. (Werder)...
Victoria A. Castiglione
Jun 10, 2019
CASTIGLIONE—Victoria A. (Formica), 100, Johnstown, passed away on June 10, 2019, at Laurelwood Care Center. Born April 25, 1919, in Johnstown, daughter of Carmelo and Salvatora (Bonfiglio) Formica. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Andrew; son, Andrew Jr., brothers, Patsy and Anthony Formica; sister, Josephine and brother-in-law, John Truscello; granddaughter, Madison Stetson; favorite cousin, Paul Bonfiglio and special friend, John...
Harry E. Skiles, Jr.
Jun 8, 2019
Skiles, Harry E. Jr., 101, of Richland. Went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on June 8, 2019, at home. Born Mar. 15, 1918, in Johnstown. Son of the late Harry Sr. and Sarah (Callio) Skiles. Preceded in death by wife of 65 years, Lois E. (Turner) Skiles; granddaughter, Vicki Skiles; and son Harry E. Skiles, III;...
Marlin G. Meek, II
Jun 6, 2019
Meek, Marlin G. II, “Beanie”, 66, died in FL, June 6, with his wife Barbara at his side. Born November 14, 1952, in Windber, PA; son of Marlin G. and Mary (Helman) Meek. Preceded in death by his father; great-nephew Trevor; mother- and father -in-laws, Marianne and Rudy Mayercsik; and beloved dog, Scotty. Survived by wife of 40 years,...
Margaret J. Bubenko
Jun 5, 2019
Bubenko, Margaret J. “Peg”, 91 of Elton, was surrounded by her loving family at Windber Woods when she left this world to be with her Lord on June 5. Peg was born April 4, 1928 in Windber to James and Isabelle Sharpe. She is preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, James P. Bubenko and her beloved son,...
Helen Shima
Jun 2, 2019
Helen Shima
March 3, 1924 - June 2, 2019
Helen (née Hancher) Merchant Shima, born a coal miner’s daughter to George Hancher and Kaska (Katherine) Kuca at the family farm on Bunker Hill in Central City, PA on March 3, 1924, passed away on June 2, 2019 in Johnstown, PA; she was 95.
One of 13 siblings, she...
Barbara L. Peruso
Jun 2, 2019
Peruso – Barbara L., 84, East Taylor Township, ended her earthly journey to be with our Lord and Savior, peacefully and gracefully while surrounded by her family on June 2, 2019. Born May 3, 1935 in New York City. Daughter of the late Alfred Sr. and Catherine (Choma) Kalina. Also preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Russell...


