Obituaries
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...
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),...
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...
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...
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...
Darlene J. (Naugle) Catterall
Jun 1, 2024
CATTERALL- Darlene J. (Naugle), age 93 of Johnstown, PA passed away June 1, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born in Paint Township, PA to the late Herbert and Florence (Butler) Naugle. Also preceded in death by her husband The Reverend Roland Catterall, daughter Nancy Green (Catterall), and siblings John Naugle, Thelma Berkebile (Meredith, deceased) and Geraldine Naugle. She...
Jean Lou Brehm
May 25, 2024
BREHM— Jean Lou Brehm (nee Younker), age 85 of Euclid, OH passed away May 25th, 2024 at Legacy of Mentor surrounded by her family. She was born October 26th, 1938 in Johnstown, PA to the late Arthur and Margaret (nee Block) Younker. Jean was employed as a keypuncher for 11 years. She was a member of the former The Master...
John E. Pencola
May 23, 2024
Pencola - John, E., 89, of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on May 23, 2024. Born November 10, 1934 in Johnstown, son of John and Anna (Kush) Penkala. Preceded in death by his parents; stepson, Anthony George; brother, Blaine, Walter and Stanley; and sisters, Ann Pencola and Jennie Mitnik; sister-in-law, Clara Pencola, and brother-in-law, Anthony Perry.
He is survived...
David A. Mills
May 21, 2024
Mills – David A., 84, Richland, passed away on May 21, 2024 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born January 27, 1940, in Johnstown, son of the late Robert T. and Hazel L. (Allison) Mills. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wives, Barbara Lou (Hart) Mills, and Kathy Lee (Berkebile) Mills; great-granddaughter, Kelsey Diane Burnette; brother,...
Julia A. Wavrek
May 20, 2024
WAVREK--Julia A., 65, of Richland, died May 20, 2024, at Westmont Woods. Born June 30, 1958, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Donald and Mary (Titik) Myers. Also preceded in death by siblings, Ron and Don. Survived by husband of 37 years, Cletus J. "Skip" Wavrek. Also survived by brother and sister in law, Scott and Anita Wavrek and nephew,...
Robert H. "Bobby" Hayes
May 19, 2024
HAYES—Robert H., 59, Johnstown, passed away on May 19, 2024 at home. Born August 8, 1964, Johnstown, son of Robert D. and Dennice E. (Ruff) Hayes. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by son Robert Tyler Hayes and wife, Bethany (McDonald), Carrolltown; grandchildren, Ayden, Hannah, Laya and Ellie; sister, Ann Hayes, Geistown; nephew, Mark, Geistown and great-niece, Ruby. Also survived...
Catherine P. "Kay" Brotemarkle
May 19, 2024
BROTEMARKLE--Catherine "Kay,” 94, Richland, went to be with her lord surrounded by family on Sunday May 19th, 2024. Born March 10, 1930, in Johnstown, daughter of Robert and Rose (Murphy) Kyler. Preceded in death by parents and her loving husband, Robert "Bob" Brotemarkle, twelve brothers and sisters, daughter, Debbie and great-granddaughter, Faith. She is survived by daughter, Leslie, son, Rob,...
Marianne T. Studer
May 18, 2024
STUDER---Marianne, 64, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024. Marianne was born in Johnstown, PA, the youngest and only daughter of Frank and Rose (Yakubic) Kovalchic. She graduated from Conemaugh Valley Jr/Sr High school in 1977 where she met the love of her life and husband of 44 years, Rudy Studer Jr. She was a doting, loving, and exemplary mother...
David Paul Silko
May 9, 2024
SILKO—David Paul, 74, Franklin, passed away peacefully at the home of his sister with his adoring family by his side on May 9, 2024. Born June 24, 1949, in Johnstown, son of Peter Paul and Frances Ann (Guzek) Silko. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by his brothers and sisters, Kathleen (Gregory) Speicher, Leonard (JoAnn), Marianne, Ronald (Cindy), Sandra (Robert...
Anita L. Sukenik
May 8, 2024
Sukenik – Anita L., 87, of Richland, went to be with the Lord on May 8, 2024 at Arbutus Park Manor. She was born on June 19, 1936, in Louisville, KY. Daughter of the late Bernard and Margaret (Lally) Willoughby. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by husband, Richard F. Sukenik, and sister, Carol Brugman.
Survived by...
Bryan J. Peterson
May 7, 2024
PETERSON--Bryan J., 53, of Annapolis MD, formerly of Johnstown. Died May 7, 2024 at home. Born Sept. 28, 1970 in Johnstown. Son of David M. and D. Elaine (Beegle) Peterson. Survived by parents; and brother Jason and friend Lana Arnold. Also, many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Bryan graduated from Bishop McCort in 1988 and from UPJ in 1994. He was...
