Obituaries

Nov 3, 2018

ROGERS—Johnny “J.R.,” 61, Ferndale, passed away at his home on Nov. 3, 2018, surrounded by his family. Born June 21, 1957, in Columbus, Ohio to Leslie Glenn Rogers and Frances Ann (Richards) Perry, Ohio. Preceded in death by father, Franklin Perry; maternal grandparents, Carl and Verna Richards; paternal grandparents, Vincent and Dora Leadmon. In addition to his mother, he is...

Nov 3, 2018

Oct 27, 2018

Shirk – Audrey L., 89, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on October 27, 2018 at Rosewood Personal Care Home. Born on August 8, 1929 in Johnstown, daughter of Clyde and Dora (Anders) Rhoades. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jack William; brother, Clyde Jr., sister, Ella Rice. She is survived by her loving children, Gail (Sheldon) Yerty,...

Oct 25, 2018

FUGE – Jeffrey L., of Johnstown, passed away on October 25, 2018 at his daughters home surrounded by his loving family.  Born October 8, 1950, Jeff was the son of the late Charles Jr. and Shirley (Paul) Fuge. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Gary; and his loving wife, Bonnie (Simasek). He will be deeply missed by...

Oct 24, 2018

GORDON---Rosalie (Porcher), 89, East Conemaugh, went home to be with the Lord on October 24, 2018. She was born March 29, 1929, to father, Julius C. Sr. and mother, Laura (Brown) Porcher. She married John Thomas “Sonny Boy” Gordon on June 14, 1949. Rosalie graduated from Franklin High School and finished her professional career at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital, after which...

Oct 23, 2018

McNulty, Dolores L. “Doddie”, 88, of Richland. Died Oct. 23, 2018, at Windber Hospice. Born Aug. 17, 1930, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Jay and Mary (Alderson) Shaver. Also preceded in death by husband of 64 years, James E. McNulty; and sister Betty Blough. Survived by sons, Kevin, married to former Cathy Hall, Richland; and Rick and companion, Tammy...

Oct 20, 2018

Smith—William F., 89, Richland, died October 20, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center. Born February 26, 1929, in Johnstown, son of the late Roy L. and Ellen E. Smith. Preceded in death by wife of over 60 years, Irene Smith, and step-father, Harold Schrock. William served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean War. He worked for...

Oct 18, 2018

Sandberg – Betty Mae, 90, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on October 18, 2018. Born on September 9, 1928 in Cresson, PA, daughter of Walter and Helen Mae (Hughes) Taylor. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harold O. Sandberg Sr.; siblings, John, Clevedoris, and Robert, and nephews, Richard, John, Daniel, and David Taylor, and Rudolph Selders Jr....

Oct 16, 2018

Yackulich – Dolores G., 82, of Parkhill. Died October 16, 2018. Born March 5, 1936 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Richard and Larue Pountney. Also preceded in death by her husband, Paul,” Big Butch” Yackulich, brother, Robert “Bob” Pountney, and daughter in law, Wanda (Faust) Yackulich. Survived by children, Paul, Barbara, wife of Alby Allison, Sharon, wife of Eric...

Oct 16, 2018

Vogel, Ronald, “Red”, 86, of Johnstown, went to his eternal home on Oct. 16, 2018. Born Dec. 14, 1931, in Johnstown. Son of the late Erhart and Rose Marie (Harlan) Vogel. Also preceded in death by loving wife of 62 years, Carole (Jefferies); brother, Cletus; and sister, Sr. Rose Marie Vogel, CSJ. Survived by children:  Michael married to Christine (Waligora)...

Oct 14, 2018

CAMPITELL---Richard, 80, Windber, went to be with our Lord Jesus on October 14, 2018, at home, after a very long battle with cancer. Born August 14, 1938, in Windber, son of the late Steve and Adaline (Chicarell) Campitell. Preceded in death by sisters, Edith Glacken and Mary Sklodowski; brother, Paul; and in-laws, Stanley and Tillie Otolinsky, of Franklin Boro. Survived...

Oct 14, 2018

Niessner, Edward L., 81, of Richland. Died Oct. 14, 2018, at Windber Hospice. Born October 22,1936 in Johnstown. Son of the late Albert F. and Annamarie (Miller) Niessner. Survived by Loving wife of 59 years Patricia A. (Ingavo) Niessner; Children: Scott (Alicia) Niessner, Steven Niessner, Victoria (Gary) Hutchison, Robert (Brenda) Niessner and Lisa Niessner; Grand Children: Scott Niessner Jr., Troy...

Oct 10, 2018

Urban – Eugene F., “Jeep”, 82, Lower Yoder Township, passed peacefully on October 10, 2018. Born on May 21, 1936 in Queens, NY, son of the late Bernard and Helen (Szostek). Also preceded in death by step father, John Urban; brother, Thomas; and sister, Bernadine BombaHe is survived by his wife of 62 years, Darlene (Zonin); daughters, Michelle (Jerry) Thomas;...

Oct 8, 2018

Miller – William R. Jr., 47, Upper Yoder Township, went to be with the Lord on October 8, 2018, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born on December 30, 1970 in Johnstown, son of the William R. Miller Sr., ID and Deborah E. (Morgart) Keirn, Upper Yoder Township. He is preceded in death by his infant daughter, Allyssa M.; brother, Shawn W.,...

Oct 6, 2018

FELTON -- Melvin B., 92, of Windber and formerly of Richland Township, died peacefully October 6, 2018 at Windber Medical Center. Born March 30, 1926 in Johnstown, son of Bernard and Lily (Haughton) Felton. Preceded in death by his parents, sisters Reeda Felton and Evelyn (Felton) Repp, his loving wife of 59 years, Marjorie (Lehman) Felton and his son, Harley,...

Oct 6, 2018

KLINE---Donald E., 68, Johnstown, went home to be with the Lord on October 6, 2018. Born June 16, 1950, in Johnstown, son of Albert and Mamie (Bloom) Kline. Preceded in death by parents and siblings. Survived by wife, Lori; step-children, Dawn Sauro; David Hagens; Diane Feather (Brent) and Amanda Graham (Ron); 13 step-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and best friend, Carl (Sherry)...

Oct 3, 2018

Sowerbrower – Alan L., “Pap”, 61, Richland, went to be with the Lord on October 3, 2018. Born on March 28, 1957 in Johnstown, son of Robert L. and Flora M. (Wolfe) Sowerbrower. Preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Robert Lyndon. He is survived by his children, Amanda L. Marx, Emily M., Robert B., Kenneth R. Sowerbrower, and...

Oct 3, 2018

Saccol, Luigi A., “Louie”, 82, of Richland. Died Oct. 3, 2018, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Oct. 24, 1935, in portage. Son of the late Silvio and Maria (Scarton) Saccol. Also preceded in death by brother Vigilante Saccol. Survived by wife Sandra L (Balko); daughters, Aubrey Saccol; and Chloe (Paul) Kardell. Also, children, Ronald, Valerie, Donald and Danna; siblings, Rena...

Oct 2, 2018

Flook, Thomas H., 83, of East Conemaugh. Died Oct. 2, 2018, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born September 11, 1935, in Franklin Boro. Son of the late George and Isabella (Musgrove) Flook. Also preceded in death Son Thomas in 2003; and 7 siblings. Survived by wife, Ramona (Holdsworth); daughter, Michelle Barkhimer; grandchildren, Megan, Kayla, Andrew, Miranda and Marrah; and great grandsons,...

Sep 30, 2018

Zimmerman – Charles H., 87, Red Lion, PA, formerly of Westmont (Johnstown, PA) finished his work on earth on September 30, 2018. Born on July 10, 1931 in Johnstown, son of Charles E. and Ruth A. (Palliser) Zimmerman. Preceded in death by his parents; infant daughter, sons Thomas, Charles and Kenneth. He is survived by his loving wife of 66...