Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

Nov 14, 2018

Lozar - John, 86 of Hollidaysburg, PA, formerly of Johnstown, PA passed gracefully from our hearts into God’s hands on November 14, 2018 at Presbyterian Village, Hollidaysburg. Born August 14, 1932 in Adams Township PA. Son of the late Frank and Louise (Kitt) Lozar. Also preceded in death by brothers, Anthony Lozar, Frank Lozar, Albert Lozar and former wife Estel...

Nov 10, 2018

Danyluk – Mary (Telek), 90 of Southmont. Passed away peacefully on Nov. 10, 2018. Born December 31, 1927, in Franklin Borough. Daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Kali) Telek of Franklin.  Preceded in death by her husband, Harry H. Danyluk; daughter Maria & son Jeffrey, brothers Bill & Pete Telek and sister, Anne Keytack.   Survived by her children Diana...

Nov 9, 2018

Debadts – Barry J., 64, East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on November 9, 2018. Born on May 24, 1954 in Sodus, NY, son of the late Earl Debadts and Inez L. (Goulette) Debadts, East Conemaugh. In addition to his father he is preceded in death by sisters, Darlene Irwin and Bonnie Barclay, and a brother, Richard....

Nov 4, 2018

DOLINSKY—Travis A. Sr., 41, Geistown, died November 4, 2018, in Johnstown. Born June 15, 1977, son of Dennis M. and Barbara J. (Becker) Dolinsky. Preceded in death by mother. Survived by father, Orlando, FL; brothers and sisters, Dennis “J.R.” Chesapeake, VA;  Chris and wife, LouAnn, Claysburg; Tracy, Johnstown; Shawn and wife, Shirley, Parrottsville, TN; children, Shawna Hooper, Johnstown; Travis Dolinsky...

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;...