Obituaries
Larnell Brandon
Jul 10, 2024
BRANDON---Larnell, 68, Woodbridge, VA, went to be with the Lord on July 10, 2024. Born on August 28, 1955 in Johnstown, PA, son of Layton L. Sr. and Ruby L. (Willis) Brandon. Preceded in death by parents, sister, Geraldine “Gerry” (Brandon) Harris, brother, James D. Brandon and son, Kristopher Deshawn Morris “Shawn.” He is survived by his loving siblings, Layton...
Jordan J. Griffith
Jul 6, 2024
A loving and kind man deeply loved and missed by everyone he touched. There will be a private family gathering.
Christine M. (Davis) Fogle
Jul 3, 2024
FOGLE, Christine M. (Davis), 59, Marine Corps Veteran, passed peacefully on July 3, 2024 at Maple Heights Health and Rehab Center. Born June 12, 1965 to the late Clyde and Eileen (Shaffer)Davis. Preceded in her death by her grandparents John and Rose Shaffer, “dog kids” Gretchen, Hannah, Josiah, and Gracie. She is survived by her sister Karen (John) Ream, her...
Candice Gene "Candi" Walker
Jul 3, 2024
WALKER – Candice Gene “Candi”, (Korenoski), Stevens, PA., formerly of Johnstown. Passed away peacefully at age 75 on July 3rd, 2024. Candi was the beloved Mother of five children and nine grandchildren. She was our angel here on Earth and is no doubt walking among the angels in Heaven now. Candi was preceded in death by her parents, William F....
Cathy Brandle
Jul 2, 2024
Brandle – Cathy, 77, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on July 2, 2024 at home. Born on February 27, 1947 in Johnstown, daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Piscatella) Scaletta. Preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Tina and Roseann Scaletta.
She is survived by her loving partner of 47 years, Dolly (Wadyka) Noles, Johnstown; son, Robert E. (Renee) Brandle,...
Dolores J. James
Jun 30, 2024
JAMES- Dolores J., 93, of Richland. Died June 30, 2024 at Homewood at Plum Creek in Hanover, PA. Born July 12, 1930 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late John G. and Mary (Valent) Krall. Also preceded in death by husband Alfred L. James and several brothers and sisters. Survived by son Leonard A. (Laura M. Wonders) James; granddaughters Erin E....
Elizabeth A. "Betty" Dereani
Jun 30, 2024
Dereani – Elizabeth A., “Betty”, 92, Richland, passed away on June 30, 2024. Born on April 21, 1932 in Dunlo, PA, daughter of John G. and Anna (Scrabula) Kozak. Preceded in death by her parents, husband, Joseph L. Dereani who passed away in 1970.
She is survived by her loving daughter, Kathleen A. Miller, and her husband, Bradley, Richland; granddaughters, Angela...
Margaret L. "Peggy" Stark
Jun 29, 2024
Stark - Margaret Louise, “Peggy”, of Voorhees, NJ, passed away June 29, 2024 with her family by her side. Peggy was born on New Years Day 1937 in Johnstown, PA to the late Francis and Mable (Baltzersen) Nitch.
She graduated from Bishop McCort High School (1955) and attended Seton Hill College—the start of a life-long career in education. Peggy married her...
Sophie Smatlak
Jun 23, 2024
SMATLAK, Sophie (Rusnak), 96, of Richland, went to be with the Lord June 23, 2024 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born May 4, 1928, in Sharpsville, PA, daughter of the late John and Mary (Kicin) Rusnak of Torrington, CT. Also preceded in death by husband of 66 years, Paul Smatlak; sisters, Mary Matas, Sue Cherney, Elena Rusnak, and Ann Wall; and...
Barbara A. Slavich
Jun 19, 2024
SLAVICH, Barbara A.,102, of Johnstown. Died June 19, 2024 at Richland Health Care Center. Born June 11, 1922, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Steven and Marie (Metroka) Sandor. Also preceded in death by husband Harry M. Slavich and brothers Steven, Jr., Michael and John Sandor. Survived by children; Sandra Slavich and Jeffrey (Ruth) Slavich; granddaughter, Lacey (Randy) Ott; and...
Melvin R. "Mel" Kniss Sr.
Jun 17, 2024
KNISS---Melvin R. “Mel,” 89, Richland, passed away on June 17, 2024. Born February 23, 1935 in Jackson Twp., son of Ralph and Laura (Rummel) Kniss. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Robert and William, sister, Rosella Clites and son-in-law, Walter Gleason. Mel was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Survived by wife of 68 years, Donna R. (Wingard),...
Margaret C. Varner
Jun 16, 2024
VARNER---Margaret C., 91, Mineral Point, was called home to be with The Lord, June 16, 2024 at home. Born October 30, 1932, in Summerhill, daughter of Joseph and Anna (Gurchik) Homza. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Jim Varner; brother, Joseph Homza; and sister, Mary Fetchkan; grandsons, Corey Varner and Nicholas Varner. Survived by children, James Varner (Robin), Mineral Point;...
Bruce F. Santichen
Jun 15, 2024
SANTICHEN---Bruce F., 67, Richland, passed away unexpectedly at home on June 15, 2024. Born November 28, 1956, in Johnstown, son of Frank M. and Jennie (Hribar) Santichen. Preceded in death in by parents. Survived by wife of 40 years, Cindy (Adamy); children, Justin (Stacey Batovsky), Richland and Ryan (Lilia), Pittsburgh. Bruce is also survived by many close family and friends...
Donald L. Bash
Jun 13, 2024
BASH---Donald L., 86, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on June 13, 2024 at Memorial Medical Center. Born Aug. 21, 1937, in Johnstown son of Stanton and Mildred (Harr) Bash. Preceded in death by parents; son, Zackery Bash, sister, Betty Shuman and husband, George; nephew, Michael Meyers, brothers-in-law, Michael Ostrich, Robert Meyers and James Yoder. Survived by wife of...
Dorothy D. "Dottie" Trexler
Jun 12, 2024
TREXLER---Dorothy “Dottie,” 77, East Conemaugh, passed away on June 12, 2024, at Richland Healthcare and Rehabilitation. Born March 27, 1947, in Johnstown, PA, daughter of John and Hazel (Carl) Poprich. Preceded in death by parents, husband, Thomas Trexler, son, Matthew Trexler, sister, Charlotte Townsend, brother, Ronald Poprich, sister-in-law, Sylvia Poprich, nephew, Samuel Poprich and nephew, Justin Ream. She is survived...
Helene C. Schellhammer
Jun 11, 2024
SCHELLHAMMER—Helene C. (Cullis) born as Theresa, 94, died June 11, 2024 at home. Born March 7, 1930 in Johnstown. Preceded in death by parents Leo and Edith (Lauer) Cullis, husband, Donald E., infant daughter, Cathy, brothers Bud, John and Paul and sisters Catherine Billetdeau MacDonald, Rita Shank, Edna, Madeline Calpin and Hilda Rosenbaum. Survived by children: Karen (Donald) Maldet, Denise...
Joseph E. Reynolds
Jun 9, 2024
REYNOLDS---Joseph “Joe,” 80, East Conemaugh, passed away on June 9, 2024 at Select Specialty. Born September 28, 1943 in Johnstown son of the late Harry L. and Mary A. (Torok) Reynolds. Preceded in death by siblings, Leander, Gertrude Zidik, Leona Patterson, Ron Reynolds, Delores Reynolds, In-laws, Meade Patterson, Charles Zidik Jr. and Sandra (Weimer) Reynolds, nephews, Charles Zidik, Jerry Daugherty...
Andrew J. Pasko
Jun 6, 2024
PASKO---Andrew J. “Smiley,” 99, Richland, passed away on June 6, 2024 at Heritage Ridge Senior Living at Johnstown. Born October 10, 1924, in Windber, son of Andrew and Anna (Molchany) Pasko. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Betty A. (Gindlesperger) who died in 2009; and sisters, Mary Kochinski, Anna Zombeck and Agnes Rynkiewicz. Survived by children, Debra Crowder, Johnstown; Vicki...
Loretta A. "Lee" Miller
Jun 4, 2024
Miller – Loretta A. “Lee”, 85, Johnstown, passed away at her residence on June 4, 2024. Born on February 10, 1939 in Windber, daughter of Rayburn W. Miller and June L. Spencer. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, William “Bill” Miller, and sister, Leona Cochran.
She is survived by her loving daughter, Tammy J. (James) Fiffick, Johnstown; granddaughters, Dr. Annie...
Ramona Alisa "Babray" Christian-Wade
Jun 1, 2024
Christian-Wade Ramona Alisa “Babray.”” 76 of Johnstown, Pa was born to Raymond A. and Rosa Lee (Hilton) Christian on November 30, 1947. She transitioned on June 1, 2024, when God whispered “Your work here is done.” She is preceded in death by her parents and brother, James A. Christian, brother-in-law, Ronald Glover and sister-in-law Janet Faye (Baxter) Christian. Ramona...
