Obituaries
Kenneth D. Costlow
Dec 14, 2018
Costlow---Kenneth D. "Ken," 71, Johnstown, passed away on December 14, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center. Born September 16, 1947, in Johnstown, the first-born son of Kenneth T. and Dorothy (Gradwohl) Costlow. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by wife, Catherine (Kawa); brothers, Joseph (Audrey), Gary (Debbie), Yale (Suzanne), Tim (Theresa), Greg, and sister, Debbie Richards, and numerous nieces and nephews....
Joseph J. Lech
Dec 13, 2018
Lech, Joseph J., 68, of Richland. And the heavens opened on December 13, 2018 to a voice saying well done thy good and faithful servant. Born October 30 1950 to the late Joseph and Mary (Hudak) Lech. Survived by loving wife of 42 years Agnes (Vindish) Lech; daughter Kellie Martone; brother Robert (Beverly) Lech, and his favorite little man, his...
James M. Teeter
Dec 9, 2018
Teeter –James M., 81, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on December 9, 2018. Born on April 25, 1937 in Johnstown, son of Herman A. and Mildred M. (Sharon) Teeter. Preceded in death by parents; siblings, Mildred Graham, Herman “Bud”, Joan Maydak, and John. He is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Wilda L. (Ritchie) Teeter;...
Harvey L. Moose
Dec 8, 2018
Moose – Harvey L., “Harv”, 86, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on December 8, 2018 with his daughters by his side. Born on May 6, 1932 in Johnstown, son of Clarence R. and Genevieve (Erwin) Moose. Preceded in death by his parents and wife, Elizabeth A. “Betty” (Christofes) Moose. He is survived by his loving children, Gretchen...
Frances A. Zelek
Dec 7, 2018
Zelek – Frances A. Those angels in heaven better have the vacuuming done and the furniture dusted because Frances Ann Zelek passed from this life on December 7, 2018 at the Palliative Care Unit at Good Samaritan after a brief illness to be reunited with her loving family that passed before. She was born January 21, 1937 in Johnstown PA....
Emmett T. Lang
Dec 5, 2018
LANG- Emmett T., 96, of Westmont, passed away peacefully December 5, 2018, with family by his side. Born October 9, 1922 in East Bangor, PA. Son of the late Clifford and Lillian (Feigenwinter) Lang. Also preceded in death by beloved wife of 49 years, Eloise (Hawkins) Lang, who passed in 2001, brother Clifford Lang Jr, beloved daughter Judith (Lang) Garber...
Frank M. Killian
Dec 5, 2018
Killian – Frank M., 84, Bon Air, went to be with the Lord on December 5, 2018 at his home. Born on October 17, 1934 in Johnstown, son of Walter J. and Anna (Fedorovich) Killian. Preceded in death by parents; infant brother, Edward; son-in-law, Andy Castiglione; brother-in-law, Pikie Zelek, and a nephew, Michael Zelek. He is survived by his loving...
Lawrence L. Sedlemeyer
Dec 4, 2018
SEDLEMEYER---Lawrence L., 91, The Villa Personal Care, Johnstown, formerly of Richland, returned home to his Maker, on December 4, 2018. Born February 9, 1927, in Johnstown, son of the late Lawrence C. and Martha R. (Lewark) Sedlemeyer. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Pearl, who passed away in 2017 and sister, Patricia Brannigan. Survived by loving children, Larry (Jayne),...
Jack E. Straub
Dec 3, 2018
Straub – Jack E., 85, Vinco, went to be with the Lord on December 3, 2018 at his home. Born on March 18, 1933 in Vinco, son of George B. and Verna B. (Walk) Straub. Preceded in death by parents and a sister, Dolores Wright. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Donna D. (Wolfe) Straub; children,...
Patrick O. Dougherty
Nov 30, 2018
DOUGHERTY- Patrick O., 76, Elton, died November 30, 2018 at Forest Hills Personal Care. Born July 8, 1942, in Johnstown, son of the late Mortimore and Ida (Dunmyer) Dougherty. Also preceded in death by wife Louise E. (Brown); siblings; John “Jack” Dougherty, Betty Trucello and Margie Magdelinic. Survived by these children; Patrick (Patricia M. Grata), Cathy Edwards and Ron (Syreeta)....
Gerald W. Swatsworth
Nov 28, 2018
Swatsworth, Gerald W., “Jerry”, 92, passed away November 28, 2018 at his home. Born June 10, 1926 in Curwensville, Pennsylvania. The son of Agnes (Collins) and Wilson Swatsworth. Preceded in death by wife, Helen L. (Hood) Swatsworth; daughter, Debora L. Foster and his sisters; Gladys M. Stutzman, Mary L. Shawley, and Anna J. Rodgers. Survived by his daughter, Sandra Rhodes...
Donald L. Kordell
Nov 23, 2018
Kordell – Donald L., 91, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on November 23, 2018. Born on August 18, 1927 in Johnstown, son of Frank and Mary (Wallat) Kordell. Preceded in death by his parents; 1st wife, Dolores (Gilmore) Kordell; 2nd wife, Vera J. (Buzzard) Hoffman-Kordell; daughter, Yvonne; Brother, Theodore, Joseph, and a sister, Theresa Komar. He is survived...
Rodney D. Hagerich
Nov 22, 2018
HAGERICH---Rodney Dale, 78, of Vinco, PA, passed away gracefully from our hearts into God’s hands peacefully on November 22, 2018, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 8, 1940 in Vinco to the late Ralph and Ethel Hagerich. He is survived by wife of 53 years, Barbara Ann Lamer Hagerich, son, Todd Hagerich and wife,...
Janet L. Cummings
Nov 22, 2018
Cummings - Janet Lois, 77, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on November 22, 2018, at her home under the care of her children and Windber Hospice. Born February 15, 1941, in South Fork, daughter of John and Helen (Anderko) Stohon. Preceded in death by parents and husband Robert J. “Coo” Cummings. Survived by loving children, Sherry and Robyn...
Maxine D. Ling
Nov 21, 2018
Ling – Maxine D., 80, Southmont, passed away on November 21, 2018. Born on March 10, 1938 in Johnstown, daughter of Stephen and Irene (Kucera) Topscher. Preceded in death by her parents, and her brother, Stephen. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Charles E. Ling; children, Joshua C., Los Angeles, CA and Jessica A., Denver, CO;...
Anthony Zucco
Nov 21, 2018
Zucco, Anthony “Tony”, 94, of Johnstown, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 21, 2018. He was born on April 5, 1924, in Cresson, PA. The son of the late Casimiro and Teresa (Zanney) Zucco. Also preceded in death by his parents and brothers Rudy, Fred, and Frank Zucco. He is survived by his loving wife of 61...
Mary E. Robertson
Nov 18, 2018
Robertson – Mary E., 70, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on November 18, 2018. Born on January 17, 1948 in Johnstown, daughter of James and Mary E. (Haney) Ward. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald Robertson. She is survived by her loving son, Richard S. Morris, married to the former Debra Bair, Johnstown; grandchildren, Bryan and...
Rev. Dr. Jack M. Long
Nov 18, 2018
The Rev. Dr. Jack M. Long, pastor, was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 18, in Spring Hill, FL. He will be remembered as a steadfast and passionate servant of God, a faithful and devoted husband, and a revered and cherished father and grandfather. Rev. Long was born in 1951 in Johnstown, PA, the son of...
Harry D. Glacken Sr.
Nov 17, 2018
Harry D. Glacken Sr., 92, East Taylor, who was born June 6, 1926, in South Fork, PA, passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2018, at home. Harry is the son of the late Harry M. Glacken and Nettie (Hagerich) Glacken. He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Leona (Werfel) Glacken, also commonly known as Kay. He is...
Dennis M. Blough
Nov 16, 2018
Blough---Dennis M., 77, Johnstown, died November 16, 2018. Born May 29, 1941, in Johnstown, son of Martin G. and Betty (Shaver) Blough. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by wife, former Bonnie Gillespie, brothers, Gary and Randy, both of Johnstown; daughter, 2 grandsons and 3 great-grandchildren. Dennis worked in maintenance at First National Bank, Johnstown. He also worked in maintenance...
