Obituaries
Joye L. Stephens
Dec 29, 2024
Stephens - Joye Lorraine, 79, Richland, went to be with the Lord on December 29, 2024 at Laurel View Village, Davidsville. Born on January 10, 1945 in Johnstown, daughter of Clarence E. and Ruth (Bheam) Kelley. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, William J.; brother, Gary B. (Crash) Kelley, step son, William J. “Billy” Stephens.
She is survived by her...
Robert G. Kloo
Dec 25, 2024
KLOO—Robert G. 85 passed away on Dec. 25, 2024 at home. Born March 7, 1939, in Bethlehem, son of George and Barbara (Hilbert) Kloo. Preceded in by parents; and infant son, Kevin; brothers, George, John, Joseph, Stephen and William; sisters, Theresa Frisoli, Elizabeth Lynn, Margaret Pelizoto, Irene Payonk, Goldie and Mary Ann Kloo. Survived by loving wife of 56 years,...
Robert J. Steeves "Jack"
Dec 19, 2024
Steeves – Robert J. “Jack”, 82, Upper Yoder Township, went to be with the Lord on December 19, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born on December 6, 1942 in Brenizer, PA, son of Reginald and Catherine Steeves. Preceded in death by his parents; son, Jeff Steeves. He was the last of his 9 siblings.
He is survived by...
Nancy J. Russo
Dec 18, 2024
Russo – Nancy Jean, 77, Johnstown, formerly of Oakland, NJ. went to be with the Lord on December 18, 2024 at Richland Woods. Born on May 13, 1947 in Paterson, NJ, daughter of James Wallace and Ruth Jane (Meredith) Romaine. Preceded in death by her parents, and daughter, Michele M. Russo.
She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years,...
Ethel Vyne Warshel
Dec 12, 2024
WARSHEL, Ethel Vyne, 94, formerly of Johnstown, died December 12, 2024, at the Lutheran Home at Topton, Topton, PA. She was born September 12, 1930, in Windber, daughter of Thomas and Prudence (Davies) Mills. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin, her parents, and her sister, Prudence Harris. She is survived by her children: Kimberly; Edwin, Jr. (Deb...
Jeffry J. Potasnik
Dec 11, 2024
Potasnik - Jeffry John, 69, of Johnstown, PA, passed away on December 11, 2024 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Jeff was born on January 12, 1955 to Albert and Mary (Klink) Potasnik in Johnstown. He graduated from Greater Johnstown Area Vocational Technical School in 1972 and began his career at Bethlehem Steel. After being laid off at Bethlehem Steel,...
John P Lushko
Dec 6, 2024
Lushko – John P. 77 of Oakland, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 6, 2024 at Conemaugh hospital. Born on Jan. 8, 1947 in Johnstown, son of John and Paulette (Humbert) Lushko. Preceded in death by Parents and his sons Michael J. and Derek P. Lushko, Brother-in-law David J. Wilkie.
He is survived by his former wife Carol Vore-Orms...
Patricia A. Powers
Dec 6, 2024
Powers – Patricia A., 90, of Salix, PA, died peacefully on December 6, 2024. She was born and raised in Titusville, PA, to Cletus and Madeline (Karg) English with her nine brothers and sisters. Her childhood aspiration was to be a mother, which seemed unlikely due to her childhood illnesses and asthma. Her wish was fulfilled, though, after marrying the...
Mark R. Bates
Dec 6, 2024
Bates – Mark R., 67, Windber, went to be with the Lord on December 6, 2024. He was born July 22, 1957, in Windber, PA, to the late Charles R. and Audrey June (Thompson) Bates.
Survived by sister, M'Liss and husband Mike Pearrow and nephew, Jack all of Pittsburgh; aunt, LaRue Lawson, Richland Twp. and several cousins, and many friends, including...
William Robert Guyan Jr.
Dec 4, 2024
Guyan - William R. Jr., “Bob”, 81, Seymour. TN, formerly of Richland, went to be with the Lord on December 4, 2024 in Tennessee, where he had relocated in 2011 after retiring. Born December 20, 1942 in Johnstown, son of William R. Sr and Betty (Wirfel) Guyan.
Preceded in death by his parents; infant son, Bobby, and sister, Gwen Kelly.
Bob was...
Timothy R. Miller
Nov 28, 2024
MILLER- Timothy R., 71, of Johnstown, PA, passed away peacefully on November 28th, surrounded by his loving family. Born on February 3, 1953, Tim was the beloved son of the late Ken and Elizabeth( McCloskey) Miller. He was preceded in death by his sister, Pamela Weaver, and nephew, Brian Weaver. Tim is survived by his devoted wife of 43 years,...
Shirley M. Boerstler
Nov 26, 2024
Boerstler – Shirley M., 92, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on November 26, 2024. Born on May 7, 1932 in Johnstown, daughter of Marcus N. and May (Jones) Trautman. Preceded in death by her parents; sister, Ivy “Carol” Crist, and brothers-in-law, Alex Zubatiuk, and Fred Crist.
She is survived by her loving children, Eric E. (Linda) Boerstler, Pittsburgh,...
Barbara A. Killian
Nov 18, 2024
Killian – Barbara Ann, 83, Ebensburg, formerly of East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on November 18, 2024 at Maple Heights Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born on December 7th, 1940, in Tire Hill, PA. Daughter of the late Charles and Grace (Yost) Boyer. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by brothers, Paul and...
Joan Joyce Hanley
Nov 13, 2024
HANLEY—Joan Joyce, 78, of Johnstown. Died Nov. 13, 2024 at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born May 17, 1946 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Louis and Sylvia (Devich) Bulich. Also preceded in death by an infant brother. Survived by husband Robert J. Hanley; son Jared (Lonni) Hanley and daughter Laura (Mark) Mosorjak; and grandchildren Milica, Jude, and Lucy. Sister of Robert...
Steven J. Niessner
Nov 11, 2024
Niessner – Steven J., 63, of Salix went to be with the Lord on November 11, 2024. Born on May 30, 1961 in Johnstown. Son of the late Edward L . and Patricia Ann (Ingavo) Niessner, Richland.
In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his brother, Scott E. Niessner.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by...
Nicholas Don Chupko
Nov 10, 2024
Chupko – Nicholas Don, 55, Johnstown, went home to be with his Lord on November 10, 2024 at his residence. Born on January 19, 1969, in Johnstown, son of the late John Paul and Carol A. (Pelesky) Chupko, Johnstown.
In addition to his mother he is survived by his loving siblings, Connie (Barry) Bodenschatz, Streetsboro, OH, Matthew (Monda) Chupko, Sebring, FL,...
Thomas Gary Selfridge
Nov 6, 2024
Selfridge – Thomas Gary, “Gar”, 81, East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on November 6, 2024 at Windber Hospice. Born on August 17, 1943 in Johnstown, son of Alvin E. and Eleanor (LaSator) Selfridge. Preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Alvin S., “Sam”
He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Karyn K....
Peggy L. Noreikis-Rice
Nov 4, 2024
Noreikis-Rice (Messler) – Peggy L., 78, of Elizabethtown, PA., passed away on November 4, 2024, at her residence. She was born on Oct 9, 1946 in Johnstown. Daughter of Alfred B. and Dorothy E. (Croyle) Messler. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Francis A. Noreikis; brother, James M. Messler, and best friend, Coco.
She is survived by her sister, Donna...
Bonnie D. Poisson
Nov 1, 2024
POISSON, Bonnie D., 68. Casper, WY. Died Nov 1, 2024 at Wyoming Medical Center in Casper. Born Oct. 12, 1956, in Johnstown, PA. Daughter of Paul and Shelva Jean (Harris) Maluchnik. She graduated from Natrona County High School in 1974 and attended college at Central Wyoming College, Riverton, and Casper College. Bonnie married her true love Darrell J. Poisson, Sr...
Susan I. Lehman
Nov 1, 2024
Lehman – Susan I., 70, Hollsopple, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2024 at UPMC Altoona surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 7, 1954 in Johnstown, daughter of the late James P. Sr. and Irene B. (Strayer) Thompson. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by in-laws, Nevin “Bud” and Betty Lehman, Sonny Kidwiler, and...
