Obituaries

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...

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...