Obituaries
Marilyn A. Plante
May 20, 2025
PLANTE---Marilyn Ann (Peterson) Plante of Johnstown, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully of natural causes on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at the age of 95. She was the loving wife of Roland Raymond Plante who preceded her in death in September 2001. She was also preceded in death by her parents George J. Peterson and Grace (Hartman) Peterson of Worcester Massachusetts, her...
Basil J. Trovato
May 20, 2025
TROVATO---Basil J., 85, Johnstown, passed away May 20, 2025. Born September 24, 1939 in Windber, son of Basil V. and Mary L. (Pierre) Trovato. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Anthony and infant son, Michael. Survived by children, Sean and wife, Joni, Summerhill; Christopher, Richland; and Dana Maldet and husband, Lon, Gulf Shores, Alabama; grandchildren, Julianne (Robert), C.J. (Rebecca), Tyler,...
Frances Marie Stephens
May 18, 2025
Stephens – Frances (White), 91, entered into eternal rest at home on Sunday, May 18, 2025 in Johnstown. Born on February 10, 1934 in Johnstown, daughter of Samuel White and Oneil Joy (Mallie) Holmes. Preceded in death by her Parents, son Reginald Stephens, Brother Sylvester Holmes. William D. Stephens and William “Tunnie” Roebuck. She is survived by her loving children;...
Bernice J. Locher
May 17, 2025
LOCHER – Bernice J., 81, of Richland. Died May 17, 2025 at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Aug. 19, 1943 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late John and Mildred (Heskith) Malee. Also preceded in death by sister Barbara. Survived by husband, Charles R. Locher; children, Diana Hoy, Janice (Kyle) Mahoney, Charles (Katia) Locher, Sharon (John) Ramirez and Annie Locher. Grandchildren, Josh...
Carrie Mae Ellis
May 16, 2025
Ellis – Carrie Mae, 89, Johnstown, PA, gracefully answered the Lord’s call and slipped into eternity on Friday, May 16th, 2025. Born on December 16th, 1935 in Franklin Borough, Daughter of Lonnie and Hattie Judge
She is preceded in death by parents; husband, Royce Lee Ellis; brother, Lonnie Jr.; infant brother, Oppie; and sister, Norma.
She is the last surviving member of...
Lloyd R. "Bob" "The Music Man" Shank
May 16, 2025
SHANK---Lloyd R. “Bob,” and also known as “The Music Man,” 78, Johnstown, passed away on May 16, 2025 in Johnstown. Born March 10, 1947, son of Lloyd G. and Nora C. (Brown) Shank. Preceded in death by parents and former Susan Jean (Broskey) Shank. Survived by daughter, Diana Catherine Mountain, Coburn, PA; and son, Robert J. Shank, Windber; grandson, Joshua...
Bonita Lee "Bonnie" Stoy
May 16, 2025
STOY---Bonita Lee "Bonnie," 76, Windber, passed into her heavenly home on the wings of angels on May 16, 2025 at Conemaugh Hospital. Bonnie was born May 3, 1949, in Windber, daughter of Russell and Julia (Lidwell) Stoy. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Margaret Beiswenger, Dorothy Mansfield, Marie Geisel, Janet Stoy and Judie Engbert; brothers, Donnie Ray, Roger Stoy and...
Ruth Ellen Miller
May 15, 2025
MILLER---Ruth Ellen, 100, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at The Addison of McCullough Place. Born Sept. 22, 1924 in Johnstown, daughter of Rose Marie (Koenig) Reighard and Chester M. Reighard. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Melvin Clyde Miller; brother, Donald M. Reighard, and daughter-in-law, Sylvia Fantauzzi Miller. Survived by children, William R....
Rayford I. Allen
May 10, 2025
ALLEN---Rayford I., 87, Richland Township, passed away on May 10, 2025 at home. Born May 11, 1937, in Richland Township, son of Ernest L.G. and Catherine (Bailey) Allen. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Larry Allen; sisters-in-law, Patricia Allen, Linda Allen, Gayle Cauffiel and Nancy Faith. Survived by wife of 42 years and love of his life, Charlotte M. (Snyder)...
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 Sisters Jane Bell and Marion Kushner, Granddaughter Chelsea Freeburg. Special dog...
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...
Rosaline A. "Rose" Kubas
May 6, 2025
Kubas, Rosaline Ann "Rose", beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on May 6, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on September 18, 1950, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, she was the cherished daughter of Wilford and Jennie Rutledge. Rose's life was woven with love and devotion. She was married to her soulmate, John Kubas Sr., for an incredible 54...
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,...
