Obituaries
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...
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...
Terry L. Romanchak
May 31, 2024
ROMANCHAK---Terry L., 71, Johnstown, passed away on May 31, 2024 at the Hollidaysburg Veteran's Home. Born February 7, 1953, son of Ada (Erwin) Romanchak. Preceded in death by his parents. Survived by his Aunt Marlene Davis, DuPont, Washington and numerous cousins. Terry was a graduate of Conemaugh Valley High School and was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He...
Genny L. Horne
May 29, 2024
HORNE - Genny L., born on May 30, 1965, in Johnstown, PA, passed away on May 29, 2024, just one day before her 59th birthday. Genny was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend whose presence brought warmth and joy to all who knew her. Genny was known for her infectious laugh, her ability to tackle anything put...
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...
Gary E. Holt Sr.
May 24, 2024
HOLT—Gary E. Sr., 78, Johnstown, passed away on May 24, 2024. Born September 7, 1945, in Conemaugh son of Albert Irvin Holt and Dorothy (Yahnert) Kissell. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Terry Kissell and Lanny Kissell. Survived by Erica McCullough and husband, William, Trevose, PA; and Gary E. Holt Jr. and wife, Tina (Cook) Holt, Johnstown and sister, Joyce...
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...
Janice Charlene Palso
May 18, 2024
Palso – Janice Charlene, 73, East Conemaugh, went to be with the Lord on May 18, 2024 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born on March 20, 1951 in Johnstown.
Preceded in death by her parents, Francis W. “Bull” and Sara R. (Goss) Santa; sister, Judy George-Mardis; brother, Blain “Bucky” George; nieces, Joyce Mardis, and Sherry George; best friends, Maryann Moore...
Claire Helen Rozier
May 16, 2024
Rozier - Claire Helen "Billie" 86, of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on May 16, 2024 at home. Born on Nov. 20, 1937 in Johnstown, daughter of Bill and Margaret Quarles. Preceded in death by Parents and husband William A. Rozier, sons Michael B. and Cameron K.; Siblings Patricia (Tee)Roy and Margaret (Peggy) Caufield. She is survived by...
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...
