Obituaries
William R. Miller Jr.
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.,...
Melvin B. Felton
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,...
Donald E. Kline
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)...
Alan L. Sowerbrower
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...
Luigi A. Saccol
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...
Thomas H. Flook
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,...
Charles H. Zimmerman
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...
David E. Froehlich
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...
Betty L. Weaver
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,...
Timothy R. Fuller Sr.
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...
Ronald R. Havyer
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,...
Mary E. Seitz
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...
Walter Ream Jr.
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...
Donald Pepley
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...
Beverly Ann Berkey
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,...
Helene E. Rowland
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...
L. Jean Ford
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)...
Robin Green
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...
Walter Ross Conklin
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,...
Joyce A. Certo
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;...
