Obituaries

Richard D. Barber

Richard D. Barber

Mar 27, 2024

Barber – Richard D., “Dick”, 90, Richland, went to be with the Lord on March 27, 2024 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born on April 24, 1933 in Johnstown, son of Nicholas M. Barber and Vera (Hostetler) Mock. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Eugene; sister, Carol Good; step father, Joseph G. Mock Sr.; step brother, Joseph G. Mock Jr., step...

Raymond Lee Bense

Raymond Lee Bense

Mar 25, 2024

BENSE---Raymond Lee, 83, Windber, died peacefully on March 25, 2024 at St. Jude’s Haven, Elton. Born May 26, 1940, in Ashtola son of William Henry and Mildred Gladys (Carpenter) Bense. Preceded in death by parents, high school sweetheart, loving wife and partner of 46 years, Rosemarie A. (Leone) Bense, whom he married June 19, 1965; loving older brother, Edward Vose...

Audrey June Bates

Audrey June Bates

Mar 25, 2024

Bates - Audrey June, 95, Windber, went to be with the Lord on March 25, 2024. She was born December 27, 1928, in Windber, PA, to Alexander and Florence (Delozier) Thompson. Preceded in death by parents, husband Charles (Chuck) Bates, mother-in-law Cora Bates, sisters, Garnell and husband Arthur Henderson, Kathleen and husband Robert Kolodgy; brother-in-law, William Lawson, and nephew Forest...

Ronald G. Poprich Sr.

Ronald G. Poprich Sr.

Mar 23, 2024

Poprich – Ronald G, “Pappy”, 70, East Conemaugh Borough, went to be with the Lord on March 23, 2024. Born on May 3, 1953 in Johnstown, son of John and Hazel E. (Carl) Poprich. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Sylvia J., “Sutzi” Poprich, son, Samuel Ronald; sister, Charlotte Townsend. 

 

He is survived by his loving daughter, Stephanie J. (Robert)...

Althea A. Berkebile

Althea A. Berkebile

Mar 23, 2024

Berkebile – Althea A., 81, Salix, went to be with the Lord on March 23, 2024 at her residence. Born on January 9, 1943 in Windber, daughter of Dale B. and Allegra M. (Hironimus) Seese. Preceded in death by her parents, and brother, Adrian. 

 

She is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Larry L. Berkebile; children, Sharon Taylor, Lancaster,...

Barry L. Faith

Barry L. Faith

Mar 20, 2024

FAITH---Barry L., 77, Everett, formerly of Richland, died March 20, 2024 at UPMC Bedford. Born October 28, 1946, in Johnstown, son of the late Delmas B. and Ida Mae (Harris) Faith. Also preceded in death by sisters, Donna, Janet Zdelar and Melvin Faith. Survived by the love of his life and wife of 36 years, Becky; and children, Adam (Brenda),...

James C. Vizzini Sr.

James C. Vizzini Sr.

Mar 18, 2024

VIZZINI—James C. Sr., 90, Johnstown, currently residing with his son Robert and Cindy, went to be with his wife, Toni on March 18, 2024 at his son’s home. Born January 2, 1934, in Johnstown, son of Charles and Sylvia M. (Page) Vizzini. Preceded in death by parents; wife of 66 years, Mary A. “Toni” (Sievers), granddaughter, Veronica Vizzini and daughter-in-law,...

Andrew P. Dobrota Sr.

Andrew P. Dobrota Sr.

Mar 18, 2024

Dobrota Sr. – Andrew P., “Andy”, 74, Geistown, went to be with the Lord on March 18, 2024 at The Villa Personal Care Home. Born on August 10, 1949 in Johnstown, son of Andrew Dobrota and Maryjane (Caddy) Dobrota, Johnstown. Preceded in death by his father; great grandson, Ahren DeHart, and numerous uncles and aunts of the Dobrota and Caddy...

Sandra R. (Golby) Meyers

Sandra R. (Golby) Meyers

Mar 16, 2024

MEYERS----Sandra R. (Golby), 63, of Hanover, PA, entered God’s eternal care, Saturday, March 16, 2024, at UPMC Hanover Hospital with her husband by her side. Born April 2, 1960, in Johnstown, PA, she was the daughter of the late James R. and Dorothy L. (Thompson) Golby.  Sandra was the loving wife of William E. Meyers, Sr., with whom she shared...

Helen J. "Jean" Barta

Helen J. "Jean" Barta

Mar 16, 2024

BARTA---Helen J. “Jean,” 85, Richland, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2024 at Memorial Medical Center. Born February 13, 1939, in Elton, daughter of Edward and Sydney Blattenberger. Preceded in death by parents; first husband, Marlin E. Rosbaugh Jr., second husband, Clement Barta; daughter, Tina Jean Rosbaugh; and granddaughter, Andrea. Survived by sons, Marlin E. Rosbaugh and wife, Sandy, Washington;...

Thomas Wade Graham Jr.

Thomas Wade Graham Jr.

Mar 11, 2024

Graham Jr. – Thomas Wade, 57, East Conemaugh, went to be with the Lord on March 11, 2024 at his residence. Born on May 5, 1966 in Johnstown, son of the late Thomas Wade Sr. and Helen L. (Sebeste) Graham. 

 

He is survived by his loving siblings, Robert W. (Tracie) Graham, and Joseph F. (Kelly) Graham all of Johnstown; nieces, Samantha,...

Janet R. Adams

Janet R. Adams

Mar 9, 2024

Adams - Janet Rose, 70, of Pittsburgh, PA, formerly of Richland, died peacefully on March 9, 2024 with her children by her side, after a long illness.

 

Born in Johnstown, PA, on September 15, 1953 to Rita M. (Heinrich) Adams and Paul F. Adams, Jr., she was the youngest of five daughters, and a brilliant mind from the start. Janet graduated...

Donald F. Loushe

Donald F. Loushe

Mar 9, 2024

Loushe – Donald F., 87, Richland, went to be with the Lord on March 9, 2024. Born on November 18, 1936 in Johnstown, son of Frank L. and Mary (Ozbold) Loushe. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Faye (Barkley) Loushe; sons, Robert and Dennis Davis; daughter, Vicki Layton, and grandson, Todd Knisely. 

 

He is survived by his loving daughter, Marla...

Patricia A. "Patty" Bowers

Patricia A. "Patty" Bowers

Mar 3, 2024

BOWERS—Patricia A. “Patty,” 53, Vinco, died peacefully on March 3, 2024 at Conemaugh Hospital. Born January 25, 1971, daughter of Harry J. and Diane L. (Gillespie) Bowers. Preceded in death by father and grandparents. Survived by mother, sisters, Tammy and Heather and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Member of Vinco Brethren Church and was a social member of the Jackson...

Kathleen C. Horner

Kathleen C. Horner

Feb 28, 2024

Horner – Kathleen C., 72, Hollsopple, went to be with the Lord on February 28, 2024. Born on September 15, 1951 in Johnstown, daughter of William and Elizabeth (Shaffer) McCusker. Preceded in death by her parents; Niece, Heidi Allison, and brother-in-law, Alan Beppler.  

 

She is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, Robert J. Horner; siblings, Thomas (Sue) McCusker,...

Donald T. Grasser

Donald T. Grasser

Feb 26, 2024

Grasser – Donald T., 53, Oakland, went to be with the Lord on February 26, 2024. Born on July 5, 1970 in Johnstown, son of the late Donny R. Grasser, and Carol A. (Peterson) Grasser, Oakland. 

 

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his loving son, Coty S. Grasser, Richland; several nieces, nephews; many friends, and his beloved dog,...

Julia "Bubba" Holtzman

Julia "Bubba" Holtzman

Feb 21, 2024

HOLTZMAN—Julia “Bubba,” 96, Richland, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024 at St. Jude’s Haven. Born July 9, 1927, in Johnstown, daughter of Wasil and Anastasia (Charnonich) Bango. Preceded in death by her parents; beloved husband of 58 years, Ray Holtzman; daughter Connie; brothers, Charles, John and George Bango; and sisters, Mary and Margaret and infant sisters,...

Norman Snyder

Norman Snyder

Feb 16, 2024

Snyder – Norman Edward, 69, Richland, went to be with the Lord on February 16, 2024. Born on March 7, 1954 in Johnstown, son of Edward and Dorothy E. (Bridges) Snyder. Preceded in death by his parents; infant daughter, Hannah; mother-in-law, Betty Friedman; father-in-law, Bill Friedman, and sister, Connie Seman.

 

He is survived by his loving wife, Janice A. (Friedman) Snyder;...

Marie A. Brandle

Marie A. Brandle

Feb 14, 2024

Brandle – Marie A., 94, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on February 14, 2024 at her residence. Born on January 9, 1930 in Johnstown, daughter of Joseph and Stella (Eckenrod) Partsch. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edward R. Brandle; son, Timothy E. Brandle; brothers, James (Mary Louise), Lloyd, and Ronald (Shirley); brother-in-law, Daniel Schofield, and sister-in-law,...

Janette L. Main

Janette L. Main

Feb 10, 2024

Main – Janette L., 65, Johnstown, surrounded by her sons, went to be with the Lord on February 10, 2024. Born on October 22, 1958 in Johnstown, daughter of Donald and Meriam (Harvey) Dishong. Preceded in death by her parents; and husband David Main.

 

She is survived by her loving sons, Michael (Jennifer) McClafferty, Hagerstown, MD, and Shane (Kathren) McClafferty, Owings...

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