Obituaries
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...
Shirley A. Killian
Feb 25, 2025
Killian – Shirley A. 90, Bon Air, went to be with the Lord on February 25, 2025. Born on August 25, 1934 in Johnstown, daughter of Edwin D. and Clara J. (Chirdon) Eckenrode. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Frank M. Killian; daughter, Diane Killian; siblings, Mary Burkett, Edwin Eckenrode, Betty Mardis, Charlotte Brandon, and Cathrine Carlisle; sister-in-law, Francie Zelek;...
Helen LaTulippe
Feb 24, 2025
LaTulippe, Helen, L., 86, of Richland Township, passed away on February 24, 2025. Born February 9, 1939, in Johnstown. Daughter of William A. and Marie (Trusch) Vickroy. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edward B. LaTulippe; sisters, Marie Devore, Doris Keifline and a brother, Philip Vickroy. Survived by her son, Dr. Steven E., married to the former Gayle Engel,...
Beth E. Bloom
Feb 24, 2025
Bloom - Beth E., 60, Johnstown, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2025. Born on August 30, 1964 in Johnstown, daughter of Beverly Bloom and Ernest (Kathy) Bloom all of Johnstown. Preceded in death by brother, Jeff Bloom. In addition to her parents, she is survived by children, Christie Gaunt and Richard Gaunt and his fiancée, Jackie Crum; brothers and...
Nancy A. Turner
Feb 18, 2025
TURNER – Nancy Ann (Skrodinsky), 84, East Conemaugh Borough, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2025 at Windber Hospice. Born on July 3, 1940, in Johnstown, PA, she was the daughter of John and Virginia Skrodinsky. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William J. Turner, Sr., her parents, and her younger brother, Russell K. Skrodinsky. At just...
Barry Lee Valinsky
Feb 18, 2025
VALINSKY---Barry Lee, 67, Windber, passed away on February 18, 2025, at home. Born April 25, 1957, in Johnstown, son of William Sr. and Susan (Biro) Valinsky. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Vicki (Silko) Valinsky; and brother, John. Survived by brothers and sister, Josephine Roman, Richland; William Jr. (Sharon), Johnstown; James, Salix; Harry (Merle), Philippines; Robert (Lorri), Jeannette; Thomas (Connie),...
James M. "Mick" Saellam
Feb 16, 2025
SAELLAM---James M. “Mick,” a beloved husband, father, Gida and pappy went to be with the Lord on February 16th, 2025. He was 67 years old and passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was born in New Kensington, PA on July 13th, 1957 to the late James and Eileen (Ray) Saellam. He grew up in Arnold, PA and...
Brian L. Atkins
Feb 7, 2025
ATKINS – Brian L., 69, Windber, passed away peacefully at home on February 7, 2025. Born April 11, 1955, in Johnstown, son of the late Walter and Betty (Tucker) Atkins. Survived by loving wife of 45 years, Denese (Brandle), daughter Heather (Atkins) Kaufman, son-in law, Keith and grandson Wes. Also survived by brother Tom (Rose) Atkins. Brian graduated from Conemaugh...
Justin S. Mock
Feb 5, 2025
MOCK---Justin S., 43, Elton, passed away on February 5, 2025 at Memorial Medical Center. Born February 21, 1981, in Johnstown, son of Ronald (Diana) and Dianne Ickes (Britt). Preceded in death by grandparents Edgar and Helen Smith, Henry and Lillian Mock and Uncle David Smith. Survived by parents; sister, Heather Oravecz (Tom) Portage; nephews, Derek, David and Travis and 2...
Judie (Stoy) Engbert
Feb 5, 2025
ENGBERT---Juliann (Judie Stoy), 88, Windber, it is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye as Judie soared on Angels wings to be with Our Lord February 5, 2025, at Windber Woods with her sisters by her side. Born March 27, 1936, in Ashville, PA., daughter of Russell and Julia (Lidwell) Stoy. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Francis R. Engbert;...
Margaret M. Kulback
Feb 5, 2025
KULBACK—Margaret M., 91, Richland, went to be with the Lord on February 5, 2025 at Richland Woods. Born Sept. 2, 1933, in Central City, daughter of Michael and Anna (Compel-Gulaski) Yestrepsky. Preceded in death by parents; husband of 70 years, William F. Kulback, son, Dr. David L. Kulback. She was the youngest and last survivor of 8 loving siblings. Survived...
Wayne E. Meyer
Feb 3, 2025
MEYER----Wayne E., 88, Johnstown, passed away on February 3, 2024. Born January 10, 1937, in Johnstown, son of Harry and Rose (Pudliner) Meyer. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Harry “Hats” Jr., parents-in-law, Harry and Mary Beatty, son-in-law, George Wise, sister-in-law, Janet Haupt, brother-in-law, Les Sellers and precious fur baby, Coco. Survived by loving wife of 67 years, Laura (Beatty)...
Joseph M. "Joe" Podgorney
Feb 2, 2025
PODGORNEY---Joseph M. “Joe,” 71, Westmont, formerly of Johnstown, passed away on February 2, 2025, in Johnstown, son of Frederick and Thelma (Custer) Podgorney. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by daughter, Holly Michael and husband, Kevin, Conemaugh; granddaughter, Kassidy Terchanik and husband, Matthew, Jackson Twp., and great-grandson, Beau Terchanik. He was a 1971 graduate Conemaugh Valley High School where he...
Gregory A. "Gregg" Schrader
Jan 31, 2025
SCHRADER—Gregg A., 68, Geistown, passed away on January 31, 2025 at Memorial Medical Center. Born August 16, 1956, Girard, OH, son of Glenn A. and Joan L. (Egolf) Schrader. Preceded in death by parents and granddaughter, Hayleigh Rogalla. Survived by wife of over 40 years, Cheryl A. (Kuzma) Schrader; sons, Dennis Rogalla (Brenda Hogue), Geistown; and Dan Schrader (Michelle Myers),...
Susan J. Mock
Jan 26, 2025
Mock - Susan J., 74, of Johnstown, PA, passed away on January 26, 2025. Born on March 20, 1950 in Johnstown to William F. and Mary Katherine Brandle, Susan was a graduate of Richland High School and an alumni of St. Francis University. She was also a dedicated employee of Goodwill Industries of the Conemaugh Valley, Inc. for over 20...
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