Obituaries
George C. Cassanese Jr.
Aug 29, 2025
Cassanese, George Carroll Jr., 69, passed away August 29, 2025. George was born in Johnstown, PA. He lived a fulfilling life that brought him many blessings as well as many lessons. George was a high school graduate of Westmont Hilltop, where he excelled in everything from academics, sports, to the arts. He graduated with several scholarship offers including West Point...
Frank W. Lesosky
Sep 30, 2025
LESOSKY---Frank W., 77, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on September 30, 2025. Born October 15, 1947, in Windber, son of William and Pauline (Molnar) Lesosky. Preceded in death by parents and in-laws, Rudolph and Gillette Plesnick. Survived by wife of 49 years, Lucine; daughter, Dr. Christine M, wife of Philip Rohanna, Ebensburg; Eric P. Lesosky and wife,...
Gregory A. "Greg" Toth
Sep 26, 2025
TOTH—Gregory A. “Greg,” 58, Windber, went to be with the Lord on September 26, 2025 at Richland Health Care. Born May 5, 1967, in Windber, son of Stephen A. Sr. and Sandra L. (Weaver) Toth. Preceded in death by parents and brother, Bob Toth. Survived by brother Stephen and wife, Laura, Windber; sister-in-law, Yvonne Toth, numerous nieces and nephews, best...
Richard Lozanoff
Sep 25, 2025
Lozanoff – Richard, 86, Laurel View Village, Davidsville, died September 25, 2025, at the Village. Born June 29, 1939, in Johnstown, son of the late Milan and Elizabeth (Vrabel) Lozanoff. Also preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Janet (Cox) Lozanoff, infant son, Robert Michael, sister, Phyllis Fraska. Survived by two children, Charlene (Lozanoff) Sutor (Joseph), Hummelstown,...
Thomas C. Ruckser
Sep 20, 2025
Ruckser – Thomas C., 89, Stonycreek Township, went to be with the Lord on September 20, 2025 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born on June 9, 1936 in Windber, son of John C. and Madeline V. (Dollard) Ruckser. Preceded in death by his parents; step-mother Marie (Thomas) Ruckser, wife Geraldine J. (Mock) Ruckser, and brother John Ruckser.
He is survived by his...
Jean Mae (Leone) Salem
Sep 17, 2025
Salem, Jean Mae, 97, Geistown, passed away September 17, 2025 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born August 16, 1928, in Hooversville, daughter of the late Patsy R. and Emma (DiFrancesco) Leone. Preceded in death by husband, Kenneth G. Salem and brother, Joseph R. Leone, sister, Nancy P. DeMarco, nephews, Ericallen Grandas and Christopher J. DeMarco and her beloved Schnauzer, “Heaven Sent...
Jay L. Hagerich
Sep 16, 2025
HAGERICH----Jay L., 74, Davidsville, formerly of East Taylor Township, died September 16, 2025, at his home with his loving wife of 46 years, Donna (Ford) at his side. Jay was born December 22, 1950 to the late Helen Hagerich Moore. He was retired from Bethlehem Steel and Johnstown Wire Technologies with 47 years of combined service. Jay was a decorated...
Mildred L. "Millie" Knepper
Sep 10, 2025
KNEPPER---Mildred “Millie” L., 85, Johnstown, formerly of Sidman, went peacefully to be with the Lord on September 10, 2025, with her daughter by her side. Born October 9, 1939, in Homer City and raised in Brookville, daughter of Kenneth C. and Vera M. (Greene) Stormer. Preceded in death by parents, soulmate and husband of 60 years, David A. Knepper, loving...
David B. Smith
Sep 4, 2025
SMITH---David B., 80, Richland, passed away on September 4, 2025 at home. Born July 11, 1945, in Windber, son of Bernard and Irene (Snyder) Smith. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by brother, Dr. Barry Smith and wife, Janie, Montgomery, TX; niece and nephews, Dr. Brenda Smith (Tim Clark), Guam; Christopher Smith (Heather), OK; and Eric Smith (Raushan), Kazakhstan and...
Jean Marie (Thompson) Drescher
Sep 4, 2025
DRESCHER--Jean Marie (Thompson) Drescher, 85, Johnstown, PA, went to be with the Lord on September 4, 2025 at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Born July 30,1940 in New Brighton, PA, daughter of late Herbert L. and Matilda (Schmidt) Thompson. Also preceded in death by husband, Richard Drescher and daughter, Laura Fulford. She is survived by daughter, Deborah Sinclair, son, Donald Cade...
Donald E. Hunt
Sep 4, 2025
HUNT – Donald E., 91, Jackson Township, went to be with the Lord on September 4, 2025 at Heritage Ridge. Born on April 7, 1934 in East Taylor Township, son of Ross L. and Gertrude Agnes (Price) Hunt. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, G. Elaine (Hauser) Hunt; siblings, Charles, Clair “Cy,” Richard, Betty Ruth Gillespie, infant sister and...
Janet M. Lozanoff
Aug 31, 2025
LOZANOFF – Mrs. Janet M. (Cox), 83, Laurel View Village, Davidsville, died August 31, 2025, at the Village. Born March 2, 1942, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Robert L and Vera M. (Sorchilla) Cox. Also preceded in death by infant son, Robert Michael, and sister, Kathleen “Kathy” (Cox) Delusa. Survived by loving and caring husband of 63 years, Richard,...
Thomas H. Miller Sr.
Aug 26, 2025
MILLER---Thomas H. Sr., 94, Richland, passed away on August 26, 2025 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born December 12, 1930, son of Harry and Helen (Younga) Miller. Preceded in death by parents; beloved wife of 68 years Lillian P. (Block) Miller, sisters, Alice Halapia and Lillian Blough. Survived by children, Thomas H. Miller Jr. and wife, Sandy, Johnstown; Bryan D. Miller,...
Betsy A. Layton
Aug 20, 2025
LAYTON – Betsy A. 88, formerly of Richland. Went to be with the Lord on Aug. 20, 2025 at Concordia at Bethlen Home, Ligonier. Born Nov. 8, 1936 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Robert and Freda (Specht) Berkebile. Also preceded in death by sons Gregg and Larry Layton; and sister Deborah Cooper. Survived by children Stacey (Bill) Locher, Westmont,...
Jeanne M. Kovach
Aug 19, 2025
Kovach – Jeanne M., 90, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord comfortably at home on August 19, 2025. Born on January 15, 1935 in Johnstown, daughter of William M. and Frances M. (McMullen) Mills. Preceded in death by her parents, husband, Julius W. Kovach; sister, Marlene A. Rzasa; brother, Ronald W. Mills; sister-in-law, Joanne Mills, and a Niece, Melinda...
Regis T. Marshall
Aug 18, 2025
Marshall – Regis T., 92, Oakland, went to be with the Lord on August 18, 2025 at Hollidaysburg Veteran’s Home. Born on April 28, 1933 in Johnstown, son of Regis F. and Margaret A. (Hickey) Marshall. Preceded in death by parents, and wife, Patricia A. (Paff) Marshall.
He is survived by his loving sons, Michael R., Stoystown, PA, and Christopher J,...
Joyce L. Norris
Aug 14, 2025
NORRIS – Joyce Lenore (Adam), 78, went to be with her LORD on Aug. 14, 2025. She was born on June 25,1947, daughter of Richard and Pearl (Weston) Adam. Preceded in death by her parents and sister-in-law, Patricia Adam. Joyce is survived by her husband, John, of 57 years; her brother, Roger Adam, Clearfield, PA; children, Adam Norris (Mindy), and...
Beverly C. Eggert
Aug 12, 2025
EGGERT---Beverly C., 95, Richland, passed on August 12, 2025 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born March 22, 1930 in Pittsburgh, daughter of Bernard and Marguerite (McCarty) Shier. Preceded in death by parents; husband of 50 years, William A. and brother, Donald Shier. Survived by sons, William D., Timothy D. and Thomas D. all of Richland; grandchildren, Timothy D. Jr., Pittsburgh and...
Doris J. Brown
Aug 8, 2025
BROWN---Doris J., 84, Bedford, formerly of New Paris and Johnstown, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Aug 8, 2025 while residing at Colonial Courtyard of Bedford PA. Born Oct 4, 1940 in Johnstown, daughter of Clifford E. “John” and Bertha (Ellis) Holsopple of Windber, PA. Preceded in death by parents and sister, Betty Martell. She is survived...
Barbara A. Varner
Aug 3, 2025
VARNER---Barbara A. “Barbie,” 91, Geistown, went to her Heavenly home on August 3, 2025. Born December 12, 1933, in Johnstown, daughter of Charles and Elizabeth (Fombank) Deitke. Preceded in death by parents; husband, E. Don to whom she was married for 65 years; brothers and sisters, Grace, Marion, Charles, Thomas, Ronald, Connie and two infant sisters. Survived by daughters, Debbie...
