Obituaries
David B. Smith
Sep 4, 2025
SMITH---David B., 80, Richland, passed away on September 4, 2025 at home. Born July 11, 1945, in Windber, son of Bernard and Irene (Snyder) Smith. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by brother, Dr. Barry Smith and wife, Janie, Montgomery, TX; niece and nephews, Dr. Brenda Smith (Tim Clark), Guam; Christopher Smith (Heather), OK; and Eric Smith (Raushan), Kazakhstan and...
Janet M. Lozanoff
Aug 31, 2025
LOZANOFF – Mrs. Janet M. (Cox), 83, Laurel View Village, Davidsville, died August 31, 2025, at the Village. Born March 2, 1942, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Robert L and Vera M. (Sorchilla) Cox. Also preceded in death by infant son, Robert Michael, and sister, Kathleen “Kathy” (Cox) Delusa. Survived by loving and caring husband of 63 years, Richard,...
Donald E. Hunt
Sep 4, 2025
HUNT – Donald E., 91, Jackson Township, went to be with the Lord on September 4, 2025 at Heritage Ridge. Born on April 7, 1934 in East Taylor Township, son of Ross L. and Gertrude Agnes (Price) Hunt. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, G. Elaine (Hauser) Hunt; siblings, Charles, Clair “Cy,” Richard, Betty Ruth Gillespie, infant sister and...
Jean Marie (Thompson) Drescher
Sep 4, 2025
DRESCHER--Jean Marie (Thompson) Drescher, 85, Johnstown, PA, went to be with the Lord on September 4, 2025 at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Born July 30,1940 in New Brighton, PA, daughter of late Herbert L. and Matilda (Schmidt) Thompson. Also preceded in death by husband, Richard Drescher and daughter, Laura Fulford. She is survived by daughter, Deborah Sinclair, son, Donald Cade...
Thomas H. Miller Sr.
Aug 26, 2025
MILLER---Thomas H. Sr., 94, Richland, passed away on August 26, 2025 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born December 12, 1930, son of Harry and Helen (Younga) Miller. Preceded in death by parents; beloved wife of 68 years Lillian P. (Block) Miller, sisters, Alice Halapia and Lillian Blough. Survived by children, Thomas H. Miller Jr. and wife, Sandy, Johnstown; Bryan D. Miller,...
Betsy A. Layton
Aug 20, 2025
LAYTON – Betsy A. 88, formerly of Richland. Went to be with the Lord on Aug. 20, 2025 at Concordia at Bethlen Home, Ligonier. Born Nov. 8, 1936 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Robert and Freda (Specht) Berkebile. Also preceded in death by sons Gregg and Larry Layton; and sister Deborah Cooper. Survived by children Stacey (Bill) Locher, Westmont,...
Jeanne M. Kovach
Aug 19, 2025
Kovach – Jeanne M., 90, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord comfortably at home on August 19, 2025. Born on January 15, 1935 in Johnstown, daughter of William M. and Frances M. (McMullen) Mills. Preceded in death by her parents, husband, Julius W. Kovach; sister, Marlene A. Rzasa; brother, Ronald W. Mills; sister-in-law, Joanne Mills, and a Niece, Melinda...
Regis T. Marshall
Aug 18, 2025
Marshall – Regis T., 92, Oakland, went to be with the Lord on August 18, 2025 at Hollidaysburg Veteran’s Home. Born on April 28, 1933 in Johnstown, son of Regis F. and Margaret A. (Hickey) Marshall. Preceded in death by parents, and wife, Patricia A. (Paff) Marshall.
He is survived by his loving sons, Michael R., Stoystown, PA, and Christopher J,...
Joyce L. Norris
Aug 14, 2025
NORRIS – Joyce Lenore (Adam), 78, went to be with her LORD on Aug. 14, 2025. She was born on June 25,1947, daughter of Richard and Pearl (Weston) Adam. Preceded in death by her parents and sister-in-law, Patricia Adam. Joyce is survived by her husband, John, of 57 years; her brother, Roger Adam, Clearfield, PA; children, Adam Norris (Mindy), and...
Beverly C. Eggert
Aug 12, 2025
EGGERT---Beverly C., 95, Richland, passed on August 12, 2025 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born March 22, 1930 in Pittsburgh, daughter of Bernard and Marguerite (McCarty) Shier. Preceded in death by parents; husband of 50 years, William A. and brother, Donald Shier. Survived by sons, William D., Timothy D. and Thomas D. all of Richland; grandchildren, Timothy D. Jr., Pittsburgh and...
Doris J. Brown
Aug 8, 2025
BROWN---Doris J., 84, Bedford, formerly of New Paris and Johnstown, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Aug 8, 2025 while residing at Colonial Courtyard of Bedford PA. Born Oct 4, 1940 in Johnstown, daughter of Clifford E. “John” and Bertha (Ellis) Holsopple of Windber, PA. Preceded in death by parents and sister, Betty Martell. She is survived...
Barbara A. Varner
Aug 3, 2025
VARNER---Barbara A. “Barbie,” 91, Geistown, went to her Heavenly home on August 3, 2025. Born December 12, 1933, in Johnstown, daughter of Charles and Elizabeth (Fombank) Deitke. Preceded in death by parents; husband, E. Don to whom she was married for 65 years; brothers and sisters, Grace, Marion, Charles, Thomas, Ronald, Connie and two infant sisters. Survived by daughters, Debbie...
James W. Rhoades
Aug 2, 2025
RHOADES----James W., 79, Richland Township, passed away on August 2, 2025. Born December 30, 1945 in Johnstown, son of Richard C. and Phyllis L. Naugle. Preceded in death by parents; loving wife, Barbara M. Rhoades and brothers, Robert and Terry. Survived by daughter, Carol A., wife of Steve Hudack and son, Jimmy Rhoades, Woodbridge, VA; grandchildren, Stephen Hudack and wife,...
Sue Waynik
Jul 31, 2025
Waynik – Sue, 100, Richland, went to be with the Lord on July 31, 2025. Born on May 21, 1925 in Central City, PA, daughter of George and Sue (Coulson) Kramer. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Joseph; grandsons, Chad and Greg Waynik; siblings, John, George, and Helen Kramer
She is survived by her loving children, Joseph A. (Maria), David,...
William E. "Bill" Barkhimer
Jul 29, 2025
BARKHIMER---William E. “Bill,” 87, Richland, passed away on July 29, 2025. Born February 13, 1938, in Johnstown, son of William H. and Jane (Mattingly) Barkhimer. Preceded in death by parents; wife, of 56 years, Bernice A. (Gigliotti) Barkhimer; brother, James Barkhimer and sister, Barbara Keiper. Survived by children, Scott Barkhimer and fiancé, Karen, Richland; and Sheri Evans and husband, Scott,...
Constance B. "Connie" Faith
Jul 25, 2025
Faith, Constance B. “Connie”, 81, Martinsburg, WV., formerly of Windber and Johnstown, died July 25, 2025 in Martinsburg. Born Aug. 29, 1943 in Johnstown, daughter of Gus and Estelle (Borodic) Brendal. Survived by these children, Douglas (Sherri) Faith, Michele (Domenico) Esposito and Kevin Faith. grandchildren; Preston Faith, Chelsea Parmer, Shawn, Kyle and Mitchell Heisey, Felice and Franca Esposito, Derek Faith...
James Craik Dewar
Jul 17, 2025
DEWAR - JAMES CRAIK., 88, of Indian Lake PA, died July 17, 2025 at his home. Born June 22, 1937, weighing only 2lb 2 oz. in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late George and Irene Dewar. He was hospitalized after birth at Magee Women’s Hospital for 3 months. He was a member of the Edgewood High School class...
Judith A. Maurer
Jul 16, 2025
Maurer – Judith A. “Nana”, 83, of Johnstown, passed away on July 16, 2025, at Windber Hospice.
She was born on September 13, 1941, in Utahville, PA, daughter of Andrew and Jane (McGarvey) Chervenic.
Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Joseph; brother, Andrew “Terry” Chervenic; and her loving companion, Snapper.
She is survived by her children: stepson Richard Twardziak (Kim), Jaleen Waugh...
Kimball Q. Sweatt
Jul 15, 2025
Sweatt - Kimball Q., 75, of Richland Township, passed away on July 15, 2025 peacefully with his youngest daughter by his side at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born March 10, 1950 as the youngest of five, he was raised in West Acton, Massachusetts, son of Safford and Olive (Lisle) Sweatt. Preceded in death by his father and mother. Survived by...
Barry D. Reed
Jul 9, 2025
REED---Barry D., 77, Windber, went to be with the Lord on July 9, 2025. Born December 13, 1947 in Johnstown, son of Robert Thomas and Marian Luella (Myers) Reed. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Robert, Terry Lee and Ronald Douglas; son, Todd A. Instone and brother-in-law, Jacob Hritz. Survived by loving wife of almost 51 years, Shirley A. (Instone);...
