Obituaries

Sep 30, 2018

Froehlich, David E., “Boss”, 82, passed away September 30, 2018 at his home in Windber, PA.  David, second son of the late Helen and John Froehlich, was born a leap year baby in Johnstown, February 29, 1936.  David successfully rebuilt the historic family business, Alex Froehlich Packing Company, after Johnstown’s 3rd devastating flood in 1977 and is the entrepreneur of...

Sep 30, 2018

Weaver, Betty L. (Margaret E. Glass), 100, of Johnstown. Died on September 30, 2018. Born October 14, 1917. Daughter of Walter E. Glass and Emma (Boxler) Glass. Preceded in death by husband of 62 years, Clair O. Weaver; sisters Geraldine Schellhammer, Mildred Karalfa, Helen Heidorn; and brothers Robert Glass, Howard Glass, Merle Glass, and Herbert Glass. Survived by a sister,...

Sep 30, 2018

Fuller – Timothy R. Sr., 57, Revloc, went to be with the Lord on September 30, 2018. Born on December 13, 1961 in Dubois, PA, son of the late David Fuller and Rebecca (Gricks) Fuller, Lebanon, PA. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his brother, Jeff. In addition to his mother, he is survived by...

Sep 28, 2018

Havyer – Ronald R., 70, of Ferndale, went to be with the Lord on September 28, 2018, at his residence. He was born on May 27, 1948, in Johnstown. Son of the late Gazza and Helen (Buska) Havyer. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Deborah K. (Gillin) Havyer; brother, Edward; brother-in-law, William Billetdeaux,...

Sep 25, 2018

Seitz – Mary E., 86, Belmont, went to be with the Lord on September 25, 2018. Born on May 25, 1932 in Toronto, ON, daughter of Ralph Edward and Eleanor (Paterson) Hammett. Preceded in death by her parents; infant daughter, Jayne Anne; infant son, Paul Bernard; Joseph Lawrence; sister, Carolyn Watt; sisters-in-law, Carole and Eileen Hammett, and a brother-in-law, Vincent...

Sep 25, 2018

REAM—Walter Jr., 87, Geistown, passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 25, 2018 at home. Born August 13, 1931, in Johnstown, son of Walter J. and Genevieve (Stein) Ream. Preceded in death by parents and two infant sisters. Survived by wife of 66 years, the former Janet Phillipa Gibbs whom me married May 3 1952; children, Walter Scott Ream...

Sep 24, 2018

Pepley, Donald, “Jasper”, 61, of Johnstown. Died Sept 22, 2018, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Jan. 18, 1957, in Johnstown. Son of Donald W. and Anna Mae (Terek) Pepley of Johnstown. Also survived by children; Donovan (Chelsea), Amanda and Denver all of Johnstown. Grandchildren; Danny and Lucas. Brother of David (Linda) and Daniel (Laura) Pepley both of Johnstown. Also, nephew...

Sep 23, 2018

BERKEY---Beverly Ann, 76, Richland Township, went peacefully on September 23, 2018, at Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville. Born December 26, 1941, in Johnstown, daughter of Vernon T. and Marcella (Held) Studt. Preceded in death by parents and granddaughter, Stefanie C. Berkey. Survived by husband of 55 years, Feryl Berkey; children, Barbara Berkey, Richland; and Mark Berkey and fiancé, Cary, Houtzdale; grandchildren,...

Sep 23, 2018

 

Rowland, Helene E., 99, passed away Sept. 23, 2018 at Laurel View Village in Davidsville. She was born December 27, 1918 in Johnstown, PA, the daughter of the late Harold and Marian (Weimer) Wallace; also preceded in death by sisters Kate and Sara Jane; daughter Dian Rhoads Lamer; and husband Edmund G. Rowland. She is survived by son Thomas...

Sep 21, 2018

Ford – L. Jean, 93, Vinco, died on September 21, 2018 at the home of her daughter, Donna. Born on July 26, 1925 in Johnstown, daughter of the late Thomas and Lillian (Apel) Larimer. Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Walter. She is survived by her loving daughters, Mary Grace (Winston) Richardson, Broad Run, VA, and Donna (Jay)...

Sep 21, 2018

Green, Robin, 63, of Richland. Died Sept. 21, 2018, at home. Born Mar. 5, 1955, in Bergen County, NJ. Daughter of the late Robert and Marion (Keller) Green. Survived by brothers, Gary (Renee) and Ronald (Michelle) Green; nieces, Melody Barkhimer and Taylor Green; and life-long friend and mentor, Arthur Lambert. 1973 graduate of Westmont Hilltop High School winning many scholastic...

Sep 21, 2018

Conklin - Walter Ross, 85, Davidsville, died September 21, 2018. Born on June 15, 1933, in Cornwall, NY, son of Robert Ira and Olive Irene (Culver) Conklin. Survived by his wife of 62 years, Patricia Ann (Boyer) Conklin; children: Janis Coltin (William Coltin), John Conklin (Maria Esposito) and Gary Conklin (Janet Hanson); and grandchildren: Jessica, Brian, Blayne, Michael, Darian, Mary,...

Sep 16, 2018

 

 

 

CERTO—Joyce A., 82, Geistown, passed away September 16, 2018, at Memorial Medical Center. Born February 4, 1936, in Lansing, Michigan, daughter of Frank and Freda Farhat. Preceded in death by parents and husband, Angelo P. Certo. Survived by sister, Margaret E. Curtin, Lansing, MI; children, Nickolas P. Certo and wife Tracy (Herbst), Pittsburgh; Lori A. Certo, Lansing;...

Sep 13, 2018

HERSHBERGER—Ruth Jean, 87, formerly of Richland Township, died September 13, 2018, in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she lived for the past three years to be close to immediate family. Ruth Jean was born October 11, 1930, to Carl C. Roberts and Evalyn J. (Willard) Roberts.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her high school sweetheart and husband of...

Sep 10, 2018

BERKEY—Stefanie C., 35, Richland, passed away September 10, 2018, at home. Born May 25, 1983, in Johnstown, daughter of Barbara A. and Daniel L. Hudack. Preceded in death by maternal great-grandparents, Vernon and Marcella Studt. Survived by mother, Barbara, Richland; Father, Daniel, Parkhill; Several step-brothers and step-sisters; maternal grandparents, Feryl and Beverly Berkey, Richland; uncle, Mark Berkey and fiancé Cary Pershing, Houtzdale;...

Sep 9, 2018

Hammer– Ann, 97, of Jackson Township, went to be with the Lord on September 9, 2018 at Windber Hospice. Born on January 28, 1921 in Slovakia, daughter of George and Nellie (Kulick) Butala. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Domer Graham Hammer; son, Domer James “Jim” Hammer; sister, Mary Butala, Marcus; brothers-in-law, Frank Marcus and Peter Kerekish, and sister-in-law,...

Sep 9, 2018

Sep 2, 2018

Varner – Ronald, J., 77, Salix, went to be with the Lord on September 2, 2018 at Windber Hospice. Born on July 12, 1941 in South Fork, PA, son of Lawrence and Laura (Ellenberger) Varner. Preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Mitchell L. Macy; brother, Glenn, and a sister, Lois Bloom. He is survived by his loving wife of...

Aug 29, 2018

Smith - Mary Ann, 86, of Erie, passed away August 29, 2018. Born May 4, 1932, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Raymond and Mildred (Radle) Brant. Mary Ann is survived by her husband of 64 years, James R. Smith; four sons, Stephen W. Smith, Paul R. Smith (Rose Ann), Michael J. Smith (Nancy) and Gerald T. Smith; five grandchildren,...

Aug 27, 2018

Boes – Nancy A., 90, went to be with the Lord at her daughter’s home in Youngsville, NC on August 27, 2018. Born on October 11, 1927 in Dunlo, PA, daughter of the late Roy S. and Helen (Gillen) Buck. Also preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Robert J. Boes; sisters, Mary Buck, Betty Brown, Jane Katrancha...