Obituaries
Gary J. Stoup
May 5, 2024
STOUP---Gary J., 69, Johnstown, passed away on May 5, 2024 at Memorial Medical Center. Born August 28, 1954, son of James P. and Beverly J. (Driggs) Stoup. Preceded in death by parents and sister, Karen Crotzer. Survived by life partner of 20 years, Denise Reifer; and son, Jessi Stoup, Latrobe; also survived by his beloved canine companion, Tess. Brother of...
Jacob S. "Jack" "Jake" Hritz
May 5, 2024
HRITZ---Jacob S. Jr. "Jack," "Jake," 81, Windber, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 5, 2024 while surrounded by his loving family. Born June 7, 1942, in Lilly, PA. He was the first of seven children born to Jacob S. Sr. and Pauline C. (Siedlarczyk) Hritz. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Susan Hritz...
Shirley Ann Smith
May 5, 2024
Smith – Shirley Ann, 76, Richland, passed away on May 5, 2024. Born on December 23, 1947 in Johnstown, daughter of Thomas and Reba (Berkebile) Knepper. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, James M. Smith Sr.; brother, Joe Knepper, and sister-in-law, Dianne Knepper.
She is survived by her loving sons, Bradley J. (Sean), Crestview, FL, Kevin L. (Christine), Dalmatia, PA,...
Sanford Ray Gindlesperger
May 4, 2024
Gindlesperger – Sanford Ray “Sam,” 91, of Davidsville, passed away on May 4, 2024 at home. Born February 16, 1933 to the late Robert and Lizzie (Sala) Gindlesperger. He is also preceded in death by brothers, Earl and Donald Gindlesperger, sister Alice Vallies , along with several nieces and nephews. Sam is survived by his wife, Jean (Fochtman) Gindlesperger, son, Marvin,...
Donald Ray McIlwain
Apr 30, 2024
McIlwain---Donald Ray, Windber, native of Johnstown, 70 years and 5 months, went to be with the Lord on April 30, 2024 at Memorial Medical Center. Born Nov. 26, 1953, in Johnstown, son of John C. and Margaret A. (Davis) McIlwain. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by brother, John R. McIlwain, sister-in-law, Angelyn McIlwain, niece, Darah McIlwain and nephew, Rafe...
Linda Kay Alters
Apr 15, 2024
ALTERS---Linda Kay, 73, Salix, passed away on April 15, 2024 at Windber Hospice. Born June 20, 1950 in Pitcairn, daughter of Henry and Agnes (Corle) Alters. Preceded in death parents; brothers, Irvin, Gene and Ronald. Survived by sister, Delores Miller, Salix and Delores’ children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Linda enjoyed playing the guitar and banjo and loved music. Her favorite song...
Ronald A. Nesmith
Apr 14, 2024
Nesmith – Ronald A, 56 of Johnstown went to be with the Lord on April 14, 2024 at Select Specialty Hospital. Born on June 26, 1967 in Johnstown Preceded in death by father Norman and devoted mother Ann (Zonin). He leaves behind a brother Norman (Joyce) Nesmith and sister Noreen (Mark) Costlow, and Loving uncle to Anneen, Maria, Jay, Amelia...
Betty J. Waters
Apr 7, 2024
Waters – Betty J., 100, Elton, went to be with the Lord on April 7, 2024. Born on March 3, 1924 in Akron, OH, daughter of Walter and Elizabeth (Venosky) Smith. Preceded in death by her parents; 1st husband, William A. Daniels, and 2nd husband, Ervin A. Waters.
She is survived by her loving children, Janet K. Daniels, Salix, Barbara J....
Hazel V. Davis
Apr 6, 2024
DAVIS—Hazel V., 74, Somerset, passed away April 6, 2024 in Somerset. Born October 29, 1949, in Berlin, daughter of Claudie and Anna Mae (Phillippi) Ryman. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Barry E. Davis. Survived by children, Barry E. Davis Jr. (Katie), Somerset; Michael L. Davis (Judy), Somerset; and Brian G. Davis (April), Somerset; grandchildren, Adam Davis (Elizabeth), James Gnagey-Davis...
Joan Elizabeth Torak
Apr 5, 2024
Torak – Joan Elizabeth, 93, Lower Yoder Township, went to be with the Lord on April 5, 2024. Born on October 25, 1930 in Johnstown, daughter of Alex and Balbina (Hiruben) Waslewski. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edward Torak; brothers, Edward Waslewski, and Joseph Lane, and sister, Florence Wozny.
She is survived by her loving children, Nancy L. (Tom)...
Fr. Robert C. Hall
Apr 4, 2024
Hall – Fr. Robert C, 72, Conemaugh, returned to the Lord on April 4, 2024 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born on October 16, 1951 in Johnstown, son of the late James M. and Mary Jo (Hamilton) Hall. Also preceded in death by infant brother Vincent, sister Elaine A. Peterson, brother James F. Hall, nieces Christine and Amy Pudliner; and nephew/Godson...
William C. Go, Jr., M.D.
Apr 3, 2024
GO- William C. Jr., M.D., 84, of Richland. It is with profound sadness that we announce his passing on April 3, 2024. He was born on July 2, 1939 in the Philippines, where he grew up and studied at the University of Santo Tomas to become a physician. He did a general surgery residency at the Clark US Air Force...
Yvonne Kay Horner
Mar 31, 2024
Horner – Yvonne Kay, 89, Coral Springs FL, formerly of Salix, PA, went to be with the Lord on March 31, 2024. Born on February 5, 1935 in Salix, PA daughter of Pearls Harrison and Beatrice (Blough) Beal. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, John F Horner; son John C. Horner; brothers Duane Harrison and Leighton Manges and sisters...
Thomas L. Donaldson
Mar 29, 2024
Donaldson – Thomas L., 86, Johnstown, passed away on March 29, 2024 at his residence. Born on February 6, 1938 in Johnstown, son of Francis Clyde and Theresa Mary (Haughton) Donaldson. Preceded in death by his parents, and daughter, Vicki L. Sliwa.
He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Janet E. (Ritter) Donaldson; daughter, DiAnna L. (Robert) Burkhart,...
Judith Elaine Freedman
Mar 29, 2024
Freedman – Judith Elaine, 69, Cover Hill, went to be with the Lord on March 29, 2024 at Windber Hospice. Born in Johnstown, daughter of William J. and Dorothie G. Zett. Preceded in death by her parents; sister, Donna L. Fellows; nephew, William Zett III, and brothers-in-law, Thomas F. Hayduk, Illario Vastano.
She is survived by her loving husband of 33...
Richard D. Barber
Mar 27, 2024
Barber – Richard D., “Dick”, 90, Richland, went to be with the Lord on March 27, 2024 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born on April 24, 1933 in Johnstown, son of Nicholas M. Barber and Vera (Hostetler) Mock. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Eugene; sister, Carol Good; step father, Joseph G. Mock Sr.; step brother, Joseph G. Mock Jr., step...
Raymond Lee Bense
Mar 25, 2024
BENSE---Raymond Lee, 83, Windber, died peacefully on March 25, 2024 at St. Jude’s Haven, Elton. Born May 26, 1940, in Ashtola son of William Henry and Mildred Gladys (Carpenter) Bense. Preceded in death by parents, high school sweetheart, loving wife and partner of 46 years, Rosemarie A. (Leone) Bense, whom he married June 19, 1965; loving older brother, Edward Vose...
Audrey June Bates
Mar 25, 2024
Bates - Audrey June, 95, Windber, went to be with the Lord on March 25, 2024. She was born December 27, 1928, in Windber, PA, to Alexander and Florence (Delozier) Thompson. Preceded in death by parents, husband Charles (Chuck) Bates, mother-in-law Cora Bates, sisters, Garnell and husband Arthur Henderson, Kathleen and husband Robert Kolodgy; brother-in-law, William Lawson, and nephew Forest...
Althea A. Berkebile
Mar 23, 2024
Berkebile – Althea A., 81, Salix, went to be with the Lord on March 23, 2024 at her residence. Born on January 9, 1943 in Windber, daughter of Dale B. and Allegra M. (Hironimus) Seese. Preceded in death by her parents, and brother, Adrian.
She is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Larry L. Berkebile; children, Sharon Taylor, Lancaster,...
Barry L. Faith
Mar 20, 2024
FAITH---Barry L., 77, Everett, formerly of Richland, died March 20, 2024 at UPMC Bedford. Born October 28, 1946, in Johnstown, son of the late Delmas B. and Ida Mae (Harris) Faith. Also preceded in death by sisters, Donna, Janet Zdelar and Melvin Faith. Survived by the love of his life and wife of 36 years, Becky; and children, Adam (Brenda),...
