Obituaries
Craig S. Slack Sr.
May 8, 2025
Slack – Craig S. Sr., 75, Richland, went to be with the Lord on May 8, 2025. Born on October 14, 1950 in Johnstown, son of the late Robert J. and Joyce E. (Luther) Slack.
He is survived by his loving son, Craig S. (Megan) Slack Jr.; grandchildren, Jack and Josie Slack; sisters, Cindy Slack and Brenda (Fred) Edwards; aunt, Nancy...
Robert James Kushner
May 8, 2025
Kushner – Robert (Bob) James 84 of Wesley Chapel, went to be with the Lord on May 8, 2025 at home. Born on May 21, 1940 in Johnstown, son of John and Mary (Sakmar) Kushner. Preceded in death by Parents, Wife Sara Jayne, Brothers Jack and Barry Kushner, and Sister Jane Bell, Granddaughter Chelsea Freeburg. Special dog companion Suzie.
He is...
Brian M. Cominsky
May 4, 2025
COMINSKY—Brian M., 60, Windber, passed away on May 4, 2025 at Memorial Medical Center. Born December 13, 1964 in Johnstown, son of John and Ursula A. (Bogdon) Cominsky. Preceded in death by father, brother John Cominsky and special uncle, John "Moose" Bogdan. Survived by mother, Ursula; his wife of 41 years, Connie S. (Custer) Cominsky; daughters, Kelly Nicklow and husband,...
John J. Ewasko
May 3, 2025
Ewasko – John J., 82, Johnstown, passed away on May 3, 2025 at his residence following complications from Parkinson’s Disease. Born on July 22, 1942 in Johnstown, son of the late John and Irene (Kocherkevich) Ewasko.
He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Michele C. (Beroldi) Ewasko; daughter, Kimberly Ewasko and her partner, Frank Wherry, both of Central...
Ralph E. Schneck Jr.
May 2, 2025
Schneck – Ralph E. Jr., 78, Geistown, went to be with the Lord on May 2, 2025 at his home. Born on August 18, 1946 in Johnstown, son of Ralph E. Sr. and Dorothy (Werner) Schneck. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Carol Elaine (Bloom) Schneck.
He is survived by his loving cousins, Tim (Karen) Smith, Rick (Cindy) Smith, Althea...
David R. Woodnorth
May 1, 2025
WOODNORTH---David Robert “Woody,” 62, Johnstown. It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of David R. Woodnorth. David passed away on May 1, 2025 at Conemaugh Hospital following a 5 year battle with cancer. Born February 18, 1963, in Johnstown, son of Donald C. and Patricia (Swain) Woodnorth. Preceded in death by his parents. Survived by his beloved...
Michael A. Vargo Sr.
Apr 26, 2025
VARGO—Michael A. Sr., 71, East Conemaugh, went to the be with the Lord on April 26, 2025 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born March 22, 1954 in Johnstown, son of William and Mary (Lukasiewicz) Vargo. Preceded in death by parents and mother-in-law and father-in-law, John and Margaret Ruth Salkeld; brothers-in-law, Jack and wife Helena; Dennis Salkeld; and niece, Dawn and...
Terrence P. "Terry" Murray III
Apr 25, 2025
MURRAY–Terrence “Terry” P. III of Geistown, PA, age 91, passed away on April 25, 2025 at Arbutus Park Manor, where he was happily residing the past two years. Preceded in death by his Parents, Terrence P. Murray, Sr. and Sylvia (Luzader) sister Patricia (Sterling), step-brother Edward Murray and his Grandson, Aaron Humphreys. Survived by his loving wife of almost 69...
Joyce L. Keiser
Apr 21, 2025
Keiser – Joyce L., 69, Richland, passed away unexpectedly on April 21, 2025. Born on July 8, 1955 in Johnstown, daughter of Ross D. and Virginia R. (Margroum) Keiser. Preceded in death by her parents, and sister-in-law, Elaine Keiser
She is survived by her loving brothers, James A. Keiser, Fontana, CA, William R. Keiser, Wilmington, NC, and Edward E. Keiser (Lynn),...
Gladys Louise Howard
Apr 21, 2025
Howard – Gladys Louise, 93, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on April 21, 2025 at The Villa Personal Care Home, Johnstown. Born on April 8, 1932 in Johnstown, daughter of Cletus and Mildred (Ramsey) Harr. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ralph J. Howard; siblings, Charles, Cletus, Robert, Laverne, and Barbara.
She is survived by her loving son,...
Rev. Kenneth C. Louder
Apr 20, 2025
LOUDER--- The Rev. Kenneth C., died in the Lord on Easter, April 20, 2025, at St. Jude's Haven, Johnstown, Pa., at the age of 92 years old. Rev. Louder was born in Johnstown, to Harriet Ustrella Schrader Louder Rinehart and Kenneth C. Louder. He was preceded in death by his father; loving wife, Janice Lee Stuver Louder; his daughter, Mara...
Linda Joyce Jefferson
Apr 18, 2025
Jefferson, Linda J., 79, of Johnstown, PA went to be with the Lord on April 18, 2025 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born August 5, 1945 to John R. Jefferson and Louise F. (McGinty) Jefferson. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, Evelyn (Jefferson) Randolph, John (Beaver) Jefferson, Keith Jefferson, and two of her children, Jeffery and Matthew,...
Sharon M. Valinsky
Apr 17, 2025
VALINSKY—Sharon M., 63, Johnstown, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025 at home. Born August 21, 1961 in Johnstown, daughter of Walter J. and Evelyn M. (Jones) Seese of Dunlo. Preceded in death by parents; former husband, Jerry Poole; brother, Ronald Seese, and sisters-in-law, Diane Seese and Vicki Valinsky, brothers-in-law, Barry and John Valinsky; and Buddy, her faithful companion. Survived...
Constance L. Smith "Connie"
Apr 9, 2025
Smith – Constance L., “Connie”, 92, Hampton Township, PA, went to be with the Lord on April 9, 2025. Born on November 20, 1932 in Saint Michael, PA, daughter of William and Rachel (Benneto) Nancollas. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Richard L. Smith; brother, Robert; sisters, Laura Moore, Dorothy Fyfe, Phyllis Carnell,...
Patricia G. Mauk
Apr 5, 2025
MAUK---Patricia Gail, 78, Johnstown, passed away on April 5, 2025. Born August 31, 1946, in Johnstown, daughter of Clarence E. and Lois E. (Schwartzentruver) Furlong. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Donald Mauk, daughter, Tara Mauk-Barnes and brother, Gary Furlong. Survived by sister-in-law, Polly Furlong and niece, April Furlong-Thomas. Pat was a 1964 graduate of Conemaugh High School and earned...
James L. "Jim" Bivens
Apr 3, 2025
BIVENS---James L. “Jim,” 85, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 3, 2025. Born a son of George H. and Ann E. (Knepper) Bivens. Preceded in death by parents and brother, George W. Bivens. Survived by wife of 62 years, Joan Yvonne (Bukovec); daughter, Lisa (Chris) Wachs and nephews, George L. and Jeffrey L. Bivens. Jim started his career as an...
Andrea Lynn Barton
Apr 2, 2025
Barton – Andrea Lynn, 34, Altoona, formerly of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on April 2, 2025. Born on May 30, 1990 in Denver, CO, daughter of the late Frank E. Sesack, Teresa A. (Mihalko) Sesack, and the beloved step daughter of John C. Speicher, who she knew as “Dad”. In addition to her father, she is preceded...
Vincent C. Kovalchik
Mar 31, 2025
KOVALCHIK---Vincent Charles, 62, Westmont, passed away March 31, 2025 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born July 1, 1962 in Johnstown, PA, son of the late Charles and Pauline ( Zajdel) Szwast-Kovalchik. Preceded in death by his parents and brother, Andrew Szwast. Vince is survived by his loving wife of 21 years Lisa (Howie). Vince and Lisa were blessed...
Esther Donahue-Smith
Mar 25, 2025
DONAHUE-SMITH – Esther, 87, of Patton, PA. Died Mar. 25, 2025, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Mar. 1, 1938 in Patton. Daughter of the late Edward and Inez (Stevens) Donahue. Also preceded in death by brother Louis Donahue and sister Yvonne Leib. Survived by husband Fred R. Smith; son Nathaniel (Ashley) Smith; and grandchildren Colton and Remington Smith. Sister of...
Elaine M. Boxler
Mar 24, 2025
BOXLER - Elaine M. (Crowley), 74, Richland. It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye as Elaine went peacefully to be with the Lord and was reunited with her beloved husband, Sgt. John T. BOXLER on March 24, 2025 at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital. Born Aug. 26, 1950 in Johnstown, PA daughter of Robert and Mary Jane (Bourasa) Crowley. One...
