Obituaries
Kathleen M. Updyke
Nov 15, 2019
UPDYKE[mdash] Kathleen M., 64, Oakland, went to be with the Lord on November 15, 2019, at home. Born on November 13, 1955 in Johnstown, daughter of the late Al and Mary (Petrilla) Baranik. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a granddaughter, Tessa L. Updyke. She is survived by her loving husband of 24 years, Thomas...
Harriet E. Kyler
Nov 12, 2019
KYLER – Harriet E. 92, of Richland, died Nov. 12, 2019, at Richland Health Care and Rehab. Born August 11, 1927, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Harold and Agnes (Giffin) Trent. Preceded in death by parents, husband William, sisters Druscilla “Doe” Jones, Lois Birtle, and brother Robert Trent. Survived by children Robert (Jean) Kyler, Shirley (Joe) Lesnak, Richard “Stretch”...
Peter Elmer Zepka
Nov 11, 2019
Zepka - Peter Elmer, 80, Johnstown, died November 11, 2019 at the Villa Personal Care Home surrounded by loving family and friends under the wonderful care of the Villa staff and Interim Hospice after his battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Born December 4, 1938 in Windber, PA, son of the late Peter W and Irene (Lepado) Zepka. Preceded in death...
Helen Mastovich
Nov 10, 2019
Mastovich – Helen, 98, Franklin Borough, passed away Nov. 10, 2019 at LaurelWood Care Center. Born Aug. 23, 1921 in Franklin, in the same house she resided more than 90 years; daughter of Stephen and Mary (Grofik) Kormanik. Preceded in death by her parents; husband Milan “Hank” Mastovich, who died May 21, 1977; son Paul Mastovich and daughter Karen Yarina;...
Terry L. Mackall
Nov 8, 2019
77, Vinco, went to be with the Lord on November 8, 2019 at his residence. Born on September 25, 1942 in Johnstown, son of Chester M. and Jean E. (Taylor) Mackall. Preceded in death by his parents; son, Craig, and brother, Chester A. Mackall. He is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Inez K. “Kenny” (Keiper) Mackall; 4...
Georgianne Foust
Nov 7, 2019
FOUST---Georgianne (Rice), 75, Richland, passed away November 7, 2019, at home. Born February 22, 1944, in Johnstown, daughter of Wallace and Gloria Eileen (Sheeder) Rice. Preceded in death by parents; husband Melvin E., who passed away in 2003. Survived by children, Melvin E. Jr., Johnstown; Jeffrey R., Johnstown; Charlie, and wife, Jamie, Zebulon, NC; grandchildren, Katelyn and Samantha Foust, Zebulon,...
Hilda A. Natta
Nov 5, 2019
Natta – Hilda A., 73, Richland, went to be with the Lord on November 5, 2019. Born on August 31, 1946 in Johnstown, daughter of John and Bernice (Carlson) Salla. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Joseph; sister, Jenny Wojcik. She is survived by her loving daughters, Cheri L (Robert) Aiman, Pittsburgh and Melanie S. Schaefer, Richland; grandchildren, Kristin...
Lloyd S. Hughes
Nov 3, 2019
Lloyd S. “Mac”, 84, of Richland, passed away on November 3, 2019, at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital. Lloyd was born in Johnstown, the sixth of seven children of Richard O. and Florence (Sell) Hughes on May 6, 1935. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Alice (Adams) Hughes, his four children: Richard (Melodee) Hughes of Valrico, Florida, Edward Hughes...
Gretchen J. Parsons
Oct 31, 2019
Parsons – Gretchen J., 75, of Richland, went to be with the Lord on October 31, 2019. Born on June 30, 1944 in Aliquippa, PA, the daughter of the late George and Jean (Sweringen) Gourley. Gretchen was preceded in death by brother, James Gourley; brother-in-law, Reed Miller, and sisters-in-law, Joyce Gourley and Sandy Gourley. She is survived by her loving...
Jean A. Kestermont
Oct 30, 2019
Kestermont – Jean A., 72, Elton, went to be with the Lord on October 30, 2019 at Conemaugh Memorial Center. Born on July 3, 1947 in Johnstown, daughter of Alva R. and Miriam V (Rundle) Berkey. Preceded in death by her parents, and son, Jasen. She is survived by her loving daughters, Vickie L. (Tony) Czyrnik, Johnstown, and Lisa M....
Violet Mae Primel
Oct 13, 2019
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Primel – Violet, 94, Mineral Point, went to be with the Lord on October 13 at home. Born on November 1, 1924 in Johnstown, daughter of Arthur and Ivy (Rager) Rummel. Preceded in death by parents; loving husband Neal Primel; brother, Paul...
Karen R. Crum
Oct 12, 2019
Crum – Karen R., 67, Sidman, passed away on October 12, 2019 at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born on August 4, 1952 in New Paris, PA, daughter of the late Philip C., Lydia (Bingham) Benna, and her beloved Papillon, Susie. She is survived by her lifelong partner, Daniel C. Crum, Johnstown; daughters, Jennifer L. (Matthew) Gallatin, Red Lion, PA, and Jacqueline...
Mary F. Hershberger
Oct 6, 2019
Hershberger – Mary F., 90, of Richland, died on October 6, 2019 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born on April 12, 1929 in Johnstown. Daughter of William D. and Marie V. (Koterba) Ritter. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Lloyd Donald; daughter, Jean; sister, Dolores (Robert) Dull; niece, Vicki Sliwa, and brother-in-law Donald Wagoner. She is survived by her loving sisters,...
William J. Stephens
Oct 4, 2019
Stephens, William J. “Bill”, 71 of Davidsville, formerly of Richland. Died October 4, 2019 at home. Born February 19, 1948. Son of the late John and Elsie (Bloom) Stephens. Also preceded in death by siblings; John, Francis, Robert and Charles Stephens; and brother-in-law and best friend Gary “Crash” Kelley. Survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Joye K. (Kelley);...
Alan K. O'Donnell
Sep 23, 2019
O’Donnell – Alan K., 68, Salix, passed away on September 23, 2019 at Windber Hospice. Born on May 6, 1951 in Johnstown, son of the late Gene and Mary Lou (Clark) O’Donnell. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Karen E. (Wingard) O’Donnell; sisters, Kathy “Kate” J. (Ron) Bergman, Gibsonia, PA and Patricia “Pat” Bennett, Marysville, PA;...
Margaret L. Nastase
Sep 23, 2019
NASTASE—Margaret L., 96, Richland, went to be with God on September 23, 2019,Windber, daughter of Steve and Sophie (Dusack) Puto. Preceded in death by parents; husband of 60 years, Anthony M. Nastase who died in 2012; son, Anthony S. “Cork”, brothers, Steve and wife, Eleanor and Albert “Butch.” Survived by daughter, Barbara E. and husband, Robert L. Naglic, Stafford, VA;...
Norbert James Pikovsky
Sep 16, 2019
Pikovsky – Norbert James, 84, Conemaugh Township, Somerset County, went to be with the Lord, after a courageous battle with cancer, on September 16, 2019. Born on January 16, 1935 in Johnstown, son of Frank Martin and Helen Martha (Suehy) Pikovsky. Preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Dorothy (Anthony) Tomechak, Eleanor (John) Karabach, Lillian (Bernard) Kralik, and Frank (Rosemary)...
Ronald H. Steve
Sep 14, 2019
Steve – Ronald H., 77, Ebensburg, went to be with the Lord on September 14, 2019 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born on October 9, 1941 in Johnstown, son of David and Margaret (Bnauer) Steve. Preceded in death by parents. He is survived by his close friends Rick J. McNulty and Mark Richardson. Ron was a 1959 graduate of Central Cambria...
Dolores C. Lyberger
Sep 11, 2019
Lyberger – Dolores Clare, 90, of Ashburn, VA, formerly of Johnstown, PA went to be with the Lord on September 11, 2019. Born on August 27, 1929 in Johnstown, daughter of John and Florence (Ragan) Honan. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, John D. Lyberger, and sisters Betty Costlow, Jane Kamler and Elaine Honan. She is survived by her 4...
Joyce E. Faith
Sep 8, 2019
Faith, Joyce E., 52, of Richland. Died Sept. 8, 2019, in Blair County as a result of a motorcycle accident. Born September 17, 1966, in Johnstown. Daughter of Ronald D. and Nancy C. (Gay) Faith. Preceded in death by mother. Survived by father; fiancé D.J. Shaffer; and his children, Jacob Shaffer (Fiancée Samantha Wilson); and Erin Shaffer; siblings, Rhonda (Randy) Gutilla,...
