Obituaries

Dec 15, 2018

Mercado - D’nessa R'lise, “Nessa”, 23, Norfolk, VA, formerly of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on December 15, 2018. Born on June 18, 1995 in Johnstown, daughter of Lester V. Dudley, Johnstown and Bryanna D. (March) Gaunt, Pittsburgh. She is survived by her loving husband and soulmate of 3 years, Bryan J. Mercado, Norfolk, VA; daughter, Aliyah S.,...

Dec 15, 2018

MILLER-- F. Roger, 83, Richland, died December 15, 2018, at Arbutus Park Manor. Born Dec. 23, 1934, in Erie, son of the late Frank M. and Kathryn W. (Wellenreiter) Miller.  Preceded in death by sister, Christie Miller. Survived by many loyal friends from First Presbyterian Church, Johnstown, and many singing friends from local groups and choruses in Johnstown. Roger graduated...

Dec 15, 2018

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....

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...

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;...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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),...

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,...

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)....

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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;...

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...

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...