Obituaries

Aug 26, 2018

Long – Pearl Arlene, 76, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on August 26, 2018. Born on April 26, 1942 in Ebensburg, PA, daughter of John Peter Sr. and Bertha Elizabeth (Wadsworth) Hopfer. Preceded in death by her parents; infant daughter, Melissa Anne; infant sister, Dorothy Louise, and sisters, Doris Jean Matthews-Willits, and Anna Mae Mardis, and brother,...

Aug 22, 2018

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Mesaros – Michael D., 62, Upper Yoder Township, went to be with the Lord on August 22, 2018. Born on March 28, 1956 in Johnstown, son of the late Alex “Al” and Irene (Uzelac) Mesaros. He is survived by his loving daughters, Megan B. Percinsky, Bon...

Aug 15, 2018

Pudliner – Wynona K., “Winnie”, 81, East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on August 15, 2018 at her home. Born on May 23, 1937 in Johnstown, daughter of Robert and Mildred (Miles) Brown. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles T. Pudliner Sr.; daughter, Sharon Dillon; son, Charles T. Jr.; granddaughters, Analisa Dillon and Katrina Seeley;...

Aug 14, 2018

Lehman – James Paul, 91, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on August 14, 2018 at his residence. Born on November 16, 1926 in Windber, son of Ralph and Mabel (Weaver) Lehman. Preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Robert and Edwin; sisters, Mary Elizabeth Neidbalson and Lois Machtley, and brothers-in-law, Robert Hindman and Joseph Flori. He is...

Aug 14, 2018

STEPHENS---Patrick E., 83, Bon Air, passed away August 14, 2018, Windber Hospice. Born January 27, 1935, in Johnstown, son of James T. and Mary (Hartman) Stephens. Preceded in death by parents; brother, William and infant brother, James; brother-in-law, Jullian Sadar; and sister-in-law, Jeannie Stephens. Survived by sons, David M., Lititz, PA, and his children, Timothy and Hannah; James P. and...

Aug 11, 2018

Szpet (Henry), Evelyn M, 87, formerly of Tire Hill. Died Aug. 11, 2018 at Amber Hills, Ebensburg. Born Mar. 2, 1931, in Indiana County. Daughter of the late Milton G. and Kathryn M. (Nicewonger) Waltermire. Also preceded in death by first husband, Harold V. Henry and second husband, Peter Szpet; brothers, William and Carl Waltermire. Survived by children; Marie (Gary)...

Aug 11, 2018

GINDLESPERGER---Kylie Ann, 3, East Taylor, passed away at Conemaugh Hospital, on August 11, 2018. Born April 13, 2015, in Johnstown, daughter of Sam and Nikki (Burkhart) Gindlesperger. Kylie is survived by her parents; brother, Connor; maternal grandparents, Joe and Jeanne Huff and Joe and Cathy Burkhart; maternal great-grandparents; Martin and Ruth Burke; paternal grandparents, John and Rosemary Gindlesperger; aunts and...

Aug 11, 2018

Aug 6, 2018

RUSSELL—Susan K., 64, East Conemaugh, died August 6, 2018, at home. Born November 1, 1953, in Johnstown, daughter of James R. and Shirley R. (Cooper) Martin. Preceded in death by parents and husband, Walter D. Russell Sr. Survived by children, Jennifer M. “Jenny” Ullery, wife of Arthur, East Taylor; Walter D. “Denny” Russell Jr. and wife former Trishia Bair, East...

Jul 31, 2018

Montag, Walter R. “Pete”, 93, of Richland Township. Died July 31, 2018, after an extended illness.  Born Nov. 29, 1924, in Johnstown. Son of the late Aldolph and Leopoldina (Heptner) Montag. Also preceded in death by loving wife of 69 years, Ruby F. (Kring) who died Dec. 16, 2017; siblings, Dick, John, Henry, Frank, Carl, Leona, Augusta, Anna, Helen and Cecelia....

Jul 30, 2018

Volk – John E., 89, of East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on July 30, 2018 at Westmont Woods. Born on July 24, 1929 in Johnstown, son of Herbert and Bertha (Eash) Volk. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Gwendolyn J., “Gwen” (Teeter) Volk; brother-in-law, David Hoffman, and sisters-in-law, Geraldine Fetterman and Fay Hart. He is...

Jul 23, 2018

Prince, Donna J., 79, of Johnstown. Died July 23, 2018, at home. Born June 19, 1939, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Jay Dee and Gladys (Wyandt) Walz. Also preceded in death by daughter Debra Prince. Survived by daughter Pamala (Jim) Skiles, Richland; granddaughter, Stephanie Skiles; and great granddaughter, Kiya Skiles. Also, uncle Charles and Judy Wyandt; and long -time...

Jul 22, 2018

Gaston – Eyvonne R., 66, Johnstown, passed away suddenly due to an unexpected illness on July 22, 2018 at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born on December 17, 1951 in Johnstown, daughter of Donald R. and Margaret Eyvonne Anderson. Preceded in death by her parents, and niece, Christeena Anderson. She is survived by her loving sons, Aaron C., (Carolina), Enola, PA and...

Jul 22, 2018

MILLER—Karen Marie, 61, Ferndale, passed on July 22, 2018, at Memorial Medical Center. Born August 9, 1956, in Johnstown, daughter of Stanley and Catherine (Stanislawczyk) Wyrwas. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by husband of 38 years, Byron W., and son, Douglas. Sister of Susan, wife of Fred Kline; Stanley and wife, Holly (Edwards) and Paul and wife, Deborah (Kobal)....

Jul 22, 2018

 DeLuca, James Victor, 72, of Johnstown, PA. Formerly of Youngstown, Ohio, a 1963 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School, passed away at home on July 22, 2018. Preceded in death by parents George and Laura (Nardelli), brother Dominic (Marilyn) of Poland, Ohio, and George (Ruth) Boardman, Ohio. Survived by his wife of 36 years, the former Deborah Martin, and daughter...

Jul 19, 2018

HARRISON—Vernon C., 83, Johnstown, died July 19, 2018. Born Dec. 12, 1934 in Johnstown. Preceded in death by parents, Montell and Mildred (Callihan) Harrison, brother Dean, and brother-in-law Oden Harrison. Survived by wife of 61 years, Marylyn G (Alwine), sons Mark, married to Linda (Rudge) of Gibsonia, PA, and David “Crew” of Johnstown, and granddaughter Haley and partner Joseph Tremmel,...

Jul 17, 2018

Layton – William M. Sr., 95, of Elton, passed away on July 17, 2018 at Windber Medical Center. He was born on July 28, 1922 in Johnstown. Son of Percy S. and Sydney (Paul) Layton. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Thelma V. (Helsel) Layton; grandson, Robert William Layton; siblings, Seward “Bud”, Ardith...

Jul 17, 2018

WENTZ- Delbert L. “Deb”, 82, of Richland Township was called to his forever home on July 17, 2018.  He was born on October 12, 1935 in Johnstown.  As the last surviving member of his immediate family, he was preceded in death by his parents, Orange and Irene Lila (Repine) Wentz, brothers Orange Wentz Jr., Cyrus Wentz, and sisters Harriett Lohr,...

Jul 16, 2018

Horten—John August “Jack,” 82, Johnstown, died at home surrounded by his family on July 16, 2018. Born October 6, 1935, in Johnstown, son of the late John Henry and Margaret (Koch) Horten. Survived by wife of 53 years, the former DeVoy Buzzard, whom he married in 1965; children, John Eric (Cheryl) Horten; Tracy (Kirk) Gennett; and Aaron (Kristine) Horten; grandchildren,...

Jul 13, 2018

ARENDAS—Janice R. “Renee,” 52, Sidman, passed away on Friday, July 13, 2018. Born June 19, 1966. Preceded in death by her mother, Elizabeth Sandoval. Survived by her daughter, Ashley (Brandon) Harteis; her son, Anthony (Lynley) Arendas, her three granddaughters and step-daughter, Angela Arendas and children. She is also survived by her longtime father figure, Robert Beam; sisters, Rhonda (Rod) Campbell;...