Obituaries
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...
Anita L. Sukenik
May 8, 2024
Sukenik – Anita L., 87, of Richland, went to be with the Lord on May 8, 2024 at Arbutus Park Manor. She was born on June 19, 1936, in Louisville, KY. Daughter of the late Bernard and Margaret (Lally) Willoughby. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by husband, Richard F. Sukenik, and sister, Carol Brugman.
Survived by...
Bryan J. Peterson
May 7, 2024
PETERSON--Bryan J., 53, of Annapolis MD, formerly of Johnstown. Died May 7, 2024 at home. Born Sept. 28, 1970 in Johnstown. Son of David M. and D. Elaine (Beegle) Peterson. Survived by parents; and brother Jason and friend Lana Arnold. Also, many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Bryan graduated from Bishop McCort in 1988 and from UPJ in 1994. He was...
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...
Patricia G. "Pat" Kowal
Apr 13, 2024
KOWAL – Patricia G. “Pat,” 91, Conemaugh, went to be with the Lord on April 13, 2024. Born October 25,1932 in Centreville, PA, daughter of the late Paul and Genevieve (Wajda) Picklo. Also preceded in death by her loving husband, Anthony Kowal; brother, Paul Picklo; sisters, Elizabeth Bryant, Dolores Wilson and Irene Krishnamoorthy; sons-in-law, Richard Newill and Jack Meyers. Survived...
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)...
Catherine L. Stehnach
Apr 4, 2024
STEHNACH----Catherine L., 93, Johnstown, passed away April 4, 2024. Born Sept. 14, 1930, in Johnstown, daughter of Stephen and Anna (Missinay) Novotny. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Samuel Stehnach Sr., brothers and sisters, Albert, Joe, Steve, Frank, Anna Galus, Mary Plonka and Margaret Hawk. Survived by children, Samuel Stehnach Jr. “Duke” (Patti Anne), Virginia; Patty Dorofey (the late James),...
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