Obituaries
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,...
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...
Shirley A. Gartrell
Mar 24, 2025
Gartrell. Shirley A., 90, of Conemaugh Township, Cambria County, went to be with the Lord, surrounded by her loving family, on March 24, 2025. Born on October 22, 1934 in Johnstown. Daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (Dickert) Reed.
She is preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Sandra J. Pudliner; son, George D.; brother, William H.; sister, Janice C. Neidig, and...
Colin Boyd Wingard
Mar 22, 2025
Wingard – Colin Boyd, “Buzz”, 83, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on March 22, 2025. Born on March 14, 1942 in Johnstown, son of Fritz and Alma (McLucas) Wingard. Preceded in death by his parents; daughters, Brenda and Lynanne Wingard; siblings, Bob Wingard and Linda Sherman; sisters-in-law, Sara and Judith Wingard, and brother-in-law, James Heilmann.
He is survived by...
Marjorie V. Wolfe
Mar 14, 2025
WOLFE---Marjorie V., 98, Johnstown, passed away on March 14, 2025 in Johnstown. I am not about tradition, never have been. This sometimes was looked upon as a fault. Obituaries have never been part of my reading lists. I find that they are very depressing. This is my story. I was born on a beautiful summer day on May 29, 1926,...
Wendy K. Chase
Mar 11, 2025
Chase - Wendy K., 76, Richland, passed away unexpectedly on March 11, 2025. Born on October 17, 1948 in Johnstown, daughter of Winston K. and Grace J. (Foust) Davis. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Frank E. Chase Jr., and sister, Vivienne Everhart
She is survived by her cat, Taylor; loving sons, Garth D., Johnstown, and Grady A. (Michelle), Richland; grandchildren,...
Lucille M. "Cis" Keiper
Mar 11, 2025
KEIPER---Lucille Marian “Cis,” 70, East Taylor Township, passed on March 11, 2025 in Johnstown. Born June 8, 1954 in Johnstown, daughter of Leroy and Lucille (Marks) Graham. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Ronald Graham Sr., sister, Sandy Graham, son Robert Martin and grandson, Kasper Martin. Survived by Husband of 48 years, Harry “Dan” Keiper; daughters, Deborah and Dani; grandchildren,...
Joseph J. "Jim" Medvesky
Mar 11, 2025
MEDVESKY---Joseph J. “Jim,” 88, Conemaugh, passed away March 11, 2025 at Memorial Medical Center. Born July 5, 1936 in Franklin Borough, son of Michael and Jeanette Medvesky. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Marlene (McLain) and loving wife, Margaret “Margie” (Hajduk). Survived by sister-in-law, Theresa Smith (Hajduk) and brother-in-law, Michael Kost (MaryAnn Hajduk), caretaker and nephew, John Hajduk and wife,...
Barbara A. McDannell
Mar 11, 2025
McDannell – Barbara A., “B”, 78, Richland, went to be with the Lord on March 11, 2025. Born on August 4, 1946 in Johnstown, daughter of Frank R. and Frances A. (Pristow) Hillman. Preceded in death by her parents, and husband, Tracy F. McDannell.
She is survived by her loving daughters, Cheri A. McDannell, and her fiancé, Keith Smith, Frederick, MD,...
Harold L. Crum
Mar 7, 2025
Crum – Harold L., 94, Windber, went to be with the Lord on March 7, 2025 at Windber Woods. Born on May 13, 1930 in Sidman, son of Lawrence S. and Rosella Mary (Link) Crum. Preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Phyllis Marcine (Carney) Crum; sons, Dennis H. and Lawrence S. Crum, and brother, Donald E. Crum.
He is...
Joan Marie Davis
Mar 4, 2025
Davis – Joan Marie, 84, Johnstown, PA peacefully answered the Lord’s call and entered eternal rest on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
Born on September 18, 1940 in Johnstown, daughter of Oppie Judge and Mary J. Anthony. Preceded in death by her husband Joseph Seeley Davis, Sr.; parents Oppie Judge and Mary Anthony; sisters Lois L. Gethers, Grace G. Jenkins, Jean L....
Frank M. Pompanella
Feb 26, 2025
POMPANELLA---Frank, of Geistown, entered eternal life on February 26, 2025. Born May 15, 1942, in Johnstown, son of Ode and Mary (Gaeta) Pompanella. Preceded in death by parents and wife, Anne (Crowley). Survived by daughter Karen (with longtime companion, Howard Schrader), White Plains, MD; granddaughter Kayleigh, married to Sam Di Leo, Frederick, MD; sisters, Patricia Burns and Marianne Newcomer, wife...
