Obituaries
Mary Louise Cooper
Sep 15, 2024
Mary Louise Cooper (Kiniry-Goodwillie), 95, Johnstown, passed away September 15, 2024. Born Aug. 10, 1929, in Johnstown daughter of George M. and Florence Nesbitt. Preceded in death by parents; husbands, Bill Bob and Rick; brother, George, son, Harold Cooper and grandson, Billy. Survived by sons Earl Cooper and wife Kim, Johnstown; and Glen Cooper, Nanty Glo; grandchildren, Alan and wife,...
Bernard G. Tompkins
Sep 15, 2024
TOMPKINS -– Bernard G. "Bernie," 80, Richland Township went to be with the Lord and to be reunited with his loving wife Gloria on September 14th, 2024. Born on July 1, 1944 in Johnstown, PA, son of Noah and Evelyn (Friedline) Tompkins. Preceded in death by his parents; wife Gloria, brother Ronald, and brother-in-law Jack Tibbens. He is survived by...
Robert J. "Rob" Paolillo
Sep 12, 2024
PAOLILLO – Robert J. “Rob,” 79, of Oakland. Died September 12, 2024 at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born September 15, 1944 in Johnstown, the son of the late Orazio and Christine (Camut) Paolillo. Also preceded in death by former wife Mary Beals, sisters Josephine (Chuck) Beach and Jovina (Tom) Shugars; brother in law, Joe Thomas and son in law, David Pear....
Emma F. Griffith
Sep 9, 2024
Griffith – Emma F., 96, Vinco, PA, went to be with the Lord on September 9, 2024. Born on October 5, 1927 in Johnstown, daughter of Nelson and Ruth (Miller) Funk. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jack D. Griffith; son, Douglas J.; sister, Phyllis Shoenthal; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, D. Robert and Joyce Griffith.
She is survived by her loving...
Emily I. Horner
Sep 6, 2024
Horner – Emily I., 96, Salix, went to be with the Lord on September 6, 2024 at her home. Born on July 23, 1928 in Altoona, PA, daughter of Goldie (Yoder) Baserman. Preceded in death by her mother; husband, Warren H. Horner; daughter, Carol L. Horner; granddaughters, Carrie Horner, and Christy Roberts; grandsons, Kenny, and Scott Stuart, and son-in-law, Harry...
AnnaMarie Engbert
Sep 5, 2024
ENGBERT---AnnaMarie, 87, Davidsville, went to be with the Lord on September 5, 2024 in Davidsville PA. Born November 13, 1936 in Johnstown, daughter of Daniel F. and Catherine (Carey) Cronin. Preceded in death by parents, infant daughters, Ann Marie and Faith Ann Engbert; loving husband, Cyril B “Buddy” Engbert Jr.; brother, Michael “Mickey” Cronin; sister, Sarah “Sally” Cronin; and brother,...
Bernard Dixon
Aug 30, 2024
DIXON—Bernard, 84, Laurel View Village, Davidsville, passed away on August 30, 2024 at the Village. Born Dec. 27, 1939, Kenton, Delaware, son of Thomas and Blanche (Reed) Dixon. Preceded in death by parents; son, Kenneth and brother, Tom. Survived by wife of 38 years, Nancy E. (Thomas) Dixon; daughters, Cindy (Ron) Criswell, Nottingham, PA and Karen (Eric) Mennig, Lancaster, PA;...
Mark Zdelar
Aug 29, 2024
Zdelar- Mark, 89, of Richland, went to be with the Lord on August 29, 2024, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born on May 8, 1935 in Johnstown. Son of Mike and Margaret (Kuruzovich) Zdelar. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Janet L. Zdelar; and infant twin brother, Michael.
He is survived by his loving children, Denise (Tony Aliquo), Mark (Alison...
Gail C. Roth
Aug 26, 2024
Roth – Gail C., 85, Harrisburg, formerly of Richland, went to be with the Lord on August 26, 2024. Born on January 26, 1939 in South Fork, PA, daughter of Donald E. and Angela I. (McNally) Corl. Preceded in death by her parents; devoted husband, Robert J. Roth; siblings, Doris Fry, Jean Ripple, Angela Corl, Shirley Corl, Donald Corl, Jr,...
Pauline A. Brush
Aug 24, 2024
Brush, Pauline A., 93, of Richland, died August 24, 2024 at Richland Healthcare and Rehabilitation. Born April 4, 1931, in Johnstown, daughter of Milton E. and Eleanor J. (Webb) Noon. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Samuel E. Brush; siblings, Leroy Noon, Mabel Miller, James Noon, Kathy Denk, Ray Noon, Patty Swanhart. Survived by children, Larry Brush, Samuel (Pam) Brush,...
Richard A. "Dick" Ruth
Aug 20, 2024
RUTH—Richard A. “Dick,” 100, Geistown, croaked on August 20, 2024. Dick’s soul did not go shooting straight up to Heaven like everybody else’s does, but made a detour to Purgatory where he will remain until he is purified enough to stand before his all-perfect maker. Born June 13, 1924, on the feast day of St. Anthony, to whom he had...
Gloria A. Tompkins
Aug 19, 2024
Tompkins – Gloria A., 87, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on August 19, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at home. Born on January 19, 1937 in Lloydsdale, daughter of Samuel and Anna (Selepack) DeFrank. Preceded in death by her parents; brother, Samuel DeFrank Jr., sister, Michelle Poborski and brother-in-law, Jack Tibbens. She is survived by her...
Dr. John L. Grady
Aug 13, 2024
John Leo Grady, 83, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, entered peacefully into eternal rest Tuesday, August 13, 2024 with his five children at his side. John was born September 5, 1940 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, the eldest of four sons of the late John Leo Grady and the late Mary Cavanaugh Grady. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and Temple...
Lillian P. Miller
Aug 13, 2024
MILLER—Lillian P., 85, Johnstown, passed away while surrounded by her loving husband and son, Mike on Aug. 13, 2024 at home. Born June 18, 1939, in Johnstown, daughter of Charles and Olive (Allison) Block. Preceded in death by parents, brothers, Charles Block, Don Block and Henry Block. Survived by husband of 68 years, Thomas H. Miller Sr., children, Thomas H....
Florence A. James
Aug 8, 2024
JAMES---Florence A., 99, Johnstown, passed away on August 8, 2024 at Forest Hills Personal Care Home, Sidman. Born January 21, 1925, in Johnstown, daughter of Walter and Stella (Feathers) Varner. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Russell; 11 brothers and sisters; great-grandson, Kendrik Johns. She is survived by her children; Connie Torr, Richland; Ronald, married to the former Monica Paruch,...
Boyd P. Kaufman
Aug 7, 2024
KAUFMAN---Boyd P., 81, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on 8/7/2024 at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, PA. Born on January 11, 1943 in Johnstown, son of Kermit P. and Merna S. (Kelley) Kaufman. Preceded in death by his parents and brother Bertram. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Colette Maria (Oravitz) Kaufman, Richland; daughters Aimee...
Margaret K. Lucas
Aug 3, 2024
LUCAS—Margaret K., 91, Richland, passed away on Aug. 3, 2024. Born May 2, 1933, in Johnstown, daughter of Dwight and Helen (Gleisner) Mowery. Preceded in death by parents; brothers and sisters, Charlie Mowery, Bob Mowery, Elsie Garshnik, Dorothy Rager, Helen Boyer; grandsons Jeremiah Wirick and Justin Kuntz; great-grandson, Cody Weyant and daughter-in-law, Wanda Wirick. Survived by husband of 66 years,...
David F. Christner
Aug 2, 2024
CHRISTNER---David F., 79, Woodvale, passed away on August 2, 2024. Born May 12, 1945 in Johnstown, son of Ethel Christner. Preceded in death by mother, infant son, Christopher; sisters, Jean Martin, Delores Cisman, Janet North and Nancy Vickroy. Survived by wife of 57 years, Louise (Kelley), children, Kelly and Louis; grandchildren, Jared and wife, Brittany; Abigail and fiance, Adam Rucosky...
Frank C. Fantauzzo
Jul 31, 2024
ALONG THE ROAD
God gifted us with Frank C. Fantauzzo of East Taylor, for 77 years. Born March 21, 1947, the son of the late Charles and Mary (Perrone) Fantauzzo. Frank was preceded in death by sisters Nancy (George) Karr, Dorothy (Edward) Worthington, and Verna Fantauzzo.
In 1966, Frank graduated from Greater Johnstown Senior High. He was a former employee of the...
Daniel W. "Dan" Grove Jr.
Jul 24, 2024
GROVE---Daniel W. Jr., 72, Parkhill, passed away on July 24, 2024 at home. Born June 18, 1952, in Johnstown, son of Daniel W. Sr. and Florence Irene (Stralko) Grove. Preceded in death by father. Survived by mother, Florence “Flo” Grove, of Conemaugh; husband, Kevin R. “Mickey” McMahon, husband of 2 years and partner since October 1, 1995; loving daughters, Amy...
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