Obituaries
Barry Lee Valinsky
Feb 18, 2025
VALINSKY---Barry Lee, 67, Windber, passed away on February 18, 2025, at home. Born April 25, 1957, in Johnstown, son of William Sr. and Susan (Biro) Valinsky. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Vicki (Silko) Valinsky; and brother, John. Survived by brothers and sister, Josephine Roman, Richland; William Jr. (Sharon), Johnstown; James, Salix; Harry (Merle), Philippines; Robert (Lorri), Jeannette; Thomas (Connie),...
James M. "Mick" Saellam
Feb 16, 2025
SAELLAM---James M. “Mick,” a beloved husband, father, Gida and pappy went to be with the Lord on February 16th, 2025. He was 67 years old and passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was born in New Kensington, PA on July 13th, 1957 to the late James and Eileen (Ray) Saellam. He grew up in Arnold, PA and...
Brian L. Atkins
Feb 7, 2025
ATKINS – Brian L., 69, Windber, passed away peacefully at home on February 7, 2025. Born April 11, 1955, in Johnstown, son of the late Walter and Betty (Tucker) Atkins. Survived by loving wife of 45 years, Denese (Brandle), daughter Heather (Atkins) Kaufman, son-in law, Keith and grandson Wes. Also survived by brother Tom (Rose) Atkins. Brian graduated from Conemaugh...
Justin S. Mock
Feb 5, 2025
MOCK---Justin S., 43, Elton, passed away on February 5, 2025 at Memorial Medical Center. Born February 21, 1981, in Johnstown, son of Ronald (Diana) and Dianne Ickes (Britt). Preceded in death by grandparents Edgar and Helen Smith, Henry and Lillian Mock and Uncle David Smith. Survived by parents; sister, Heather Oravecz (Tom) Portage; nephews, Derek, David and Travis and 2...
Judie (Stoy) Engbert
Feb 5, 2025
ENGBERT---Juliann (Judie Stoy), 88, Windber, it is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye as Judie soared on Angels wings to be with Our Lord February 5, 2025, at Windber Woods with her sisters by her side. Born March 27, 1936, in Ashville, PA., daughter of Russell and Julia (Lidwell) Stoy. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Francis R. Engbert;...
Margaret M. Kulback
Feb 5, 2025
KULBACK—Margaret M., 91, Richland, went to be with the Lord on February 5, 2025 at Richland Woods. Born Sept. 2, 1933, in Central City, daughter of Michael and Anna (Compel-Gulaski) Yestrepsky. Preceded in death by parents; husband of 70 years, William F. Kulback, son, Dr. David L. Kulback. She was the youngest and last survivor of 8 loving siblings. Survived...
Wayne E. Meyer
Feb 3, 2025
MEYER----Wayne E., 88, Johnstown, passed away on February 3, 2024. Born January 10, 1937, in Johnstown, son of Harry and Rose (Pudliner) Meyer. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Harry “Hats” Jr., parents-in-law, Harry and Mary Beatty, son-in-law, George Wise, sister-in-law, Janet Haupt, brother-in-law, Les Sellers and precious fur baby, Coco. Survived by loving wife of 67 years, Laura (Beatty)...
Gregory A. "Gregg" Schrader
Jan 31, 2025
SCHRADER—Gregg A., 68, Geistown, passed away on January 31, 2025 at Memorial Medical Center. Born August 16, 1956, Girard, OH, son of Glenn A. and Joan L. (Egolf) Schrader. Preceded in death by parents and granddaughter, Hayleigh Rogalla. Survived by wife of over 40 years, Cheryl A. (Kuzma) Schrader; sons, Dennis Rogalla (Brenda Hogue), Geistown; and Dan Schrader (Michelle Myers),...
Susan J. Mock
Jan 26, 2025
Mock - Susan J., 74, of Johnstown, PA, passed away on January 26, 2025. Born on March 20, 1950 in Johnstown to William F. and Mary Katherine Brandle, Susan was a graduate of Richland High School and an alumni of St. Francis University. She was also a dedicated employee of Goodwill Industries of the Conemaugh Valley, Inc. for over 20...
Magdalen D. "Maggie" Oravec
Jan 25, 2025
ORAVEC---Magdalen D. "Maggie," 86, Richland, went to be with the Lord on January 25, 2025 at UPMC Mercy, Pittsburgh. Born Aug. 29, 1938 in Johnstown, daughter of Andrew and Margaret Golian. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Frank and son, Matthew; brothers, Andrew, Stephen, Joseph and Thomas and sisters, Margie and Helen. Survived by sons, Frank Oravec, DuBois and Gregory...
Robert Bud Procious Jr.
Jan 24, 2025
Procious Jr., Robert Bud, 59, Johnstown. Born August 11, 1965 in Johnstown. Son of Robert B. Sr. and Dora Ann (Walker) Procious. Preceded in death by his parents, and niece, Chana Mack.
Survived by his brother, David G. Procious and his fiancée, Jessica Cvejkus, both of Johnstown; sister, Deborah A. Procious, Johnstown, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Bob had a great...
Florence Deitke
Jan 20, 2025
DEITKE---Florence, 92, Johnstown, PA, went to be with the Lord on January 20, 2025, at home surrounded by her loved ones, after her courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born on July 26, 1932, in Baker Whitely, PA. She was the daughter of Frank and Julia Kolonich. Florence was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband, Anthony Deitke Jr.,...
Steven W. Ferguson
Jan 18, 2025
FERGUSON----Steven W., 62, Richland, passed away on January 18, 2025 at home. Born August 10, 1962, in Anchorage, AK, son of Eugene J. Sr. and Pearline “Fran” (Whitlock) Ferguson. Preceded in death by parents and son, Steven W. Ferguson Jr. Survived by wife, Janice L. (Botteicher) Ferguson; children, Heather Null (Eugene), Burke, VA; Ryan Ferguson, Northern Virginia; John Polacek (Ashley),...
Phyllis Jean Pavlick
Jan 16, 2025
Pavlick – Phyllis Jean, 83, Conemaugh Township, Cambria County, went to be with the Lord on January 16, 2025 at Maple Winds Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Portage. Born on July 29, 1941 in Coverhill, PA, daughter of Arnold and Mary (Burkhimer) Gilmore. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald Pavlick; sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Jim Topper; sister, Eileen...
Shirley M. Aveni
Jan 14, 2025
AVENI—Shirley M., 91, Richland, passed away peacefully at home on January 14, 2025. Born February 15, 1933, in Johnstown, daughter of Ralph and Grace Nesmith. Preceded in death by parents; husband Anthony “Nino” Aveni; sister Lois Nesmith; brother, Jack and sister-in-law, June. Survived by sons, Anthony “Tony” Aveni, Richland; Mark Aveni, Westmont; and John Aveni, Las Vegas, NV; and Special...
Jack G. Pfaff
Jan 10, 2025
PFAFF – Jack G., 97, Arbutus Park Retirement Community in Richland Township, died January 10, 2025, his mother’s birthday, at his home. He was born on November 4, 1927 in Johnstown, the son of Kenneth Francis and Helen Madeline Justinus Pfaff. In addition to his parents, Jack is preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Helen Joyce (Cuppett);...
Thomas J. "Tom" Nosko
Jan 8, 2025
NOSKO---Thomas J., 75, Johnstown, died peacefully January 8, 2025 at Memorial Medical Center. Born July 18, 1949, in Johnstown, son of John Joseph and Josephine Patricia (Waronek) Nosko. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Bob Nosko and sister-in-law, Alexis Nosko. Survived by daughter, Tomi Lynne Nosko, Johnstown; grandsons, Logan and Landon Heptner and granddaughters, Ella and Hanna Leitenberger; sister, Donna...
Irene T. Seigh
Jan 7, 2025
Seigh – Irene T. 92, Geistown, went to be with the Lord on January 7, 2025 at Richland Healthcare. Born on May 21, 1932 in Johnstown, daughter of Paul and Anna (Totyk) Horwat.
Preceded in death by her parents; grandsons, Phillip and James Seigh; daughter-in-law, Susan (Snyder) Seigh; siblings, Mary Hohrun, Stephen M. Horwat, Verna Lappi, Ann Kinder, Betty Robertson, Paul...
Jane Louise Knepper
Jan 4, 2025
KNEPPER- Jane Louise (Teeter), 75, Johnstown went to be with Lord, passing away peacefully at home on January 4, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born November 18, 1949, in Johnstown. 1967 graduate of Greater Johnstown High School. Preceded in death by mother, Dorothy Teeter; special mother-in-law, Reba Atwell; infant daughter, Janie Ann; son, Jeffrey; and brothers...
Wilma I. Sharpe
Jan 3, 2025
Sharpe – Wilma I., 89, of Johnstown, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2025. Born on July 5, 1935, to Gilbert and Olive (Adams) Davis in Johnstown, Wilma was one of six children in the Davis family. Her life was marked by resilience, love, and an unwavering dedication to family.
When Wilma was just 14, her father tragically passed away. As...
