Obituaries
Alice Dorothy Taylor
Oct 8, 2023
Taylor - Alice Dorothy transitioned to her heavenly home at the age of 97 on October 8, 2023, at Oak Hill Rehabilitation Center in Middletown, PA. Dorothy was the eldest of 5 children born to Reverend Benjamin J. Moore and Anna Clara (Sims) Moore on March 8, 1926 in Johnstown, PA. Dorothy was predeceased by her husband of 43...
Ronald C. Geiser
Oct 8, 2023
Geiser - Ronald C. 94, of Johnstown, passed away October 8, 2023, at Arbutus Park Manor. Born on April 23, 1929 in Johnstown. Son of Carl and Elmira (Boyer) Geiser. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Kathleen (Midderhoff) of 64 years; brother, Paul and wife Daunice Geiser, and brothers in law, Jack Shearer and Joseph Sepety.
He is...
Claudia Beatrice Jones
Sep 28, 2023
Ms. Claudia Beatrice Jones, 90, of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on September 28, 2023. Born on May 28, 1933, in White Oak, NC. The eldest daughter of Elbert Otto and Lillie Mae (Duncan) Jones. Preceded in death by her parents; six siblings Attorney Ralph O. Jones, Lt. Colonel Alvin T. Jones, James A. Jones, Annie O. Jones,...
Helen Mae King
Sep 27, 2023
KING—Helen Mae (Potter), 100, formerly of Oakland, went to rest in the arms of Jesus on September 27, 2023. Born March 5, 1923, in Johnstown, daughter of Earl and Emma (Schmidt) Potter. Preceded in death by parents; husband of 31 years, Leonard A. King, who passed away in July of 1977; brothers and sisters, Erma Heider, Alice George, Marie...
Peter Machik
Sep 26, 2023
Machik - Peter “Pete”, 91, passed peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, September 26th at Friends Home, Linden Hall, Kennett Square, PA. Born July 8, 1932, in Johnstown, son of Michael and Mary (Simko) Machik. Preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Evelyn “Evie” nee Grata, infant brother George, brother Steve; brothers-in-law Ted, Larry, and Ray Grata;...
JoAnn Fisher
Sep 26, 2023
FISHER - Patricia JoAnn (Pender), 90, of Mineral Point, PA. JoAnn passed away peacefully at Memorial Medical Center surrounded by family on September 26, 2023. Born June 12, 1933 in Cresson, PA. She was a beloved member of her community. Daughter of the late John and Erma (Walbeck) Pender. Also preceded in death by husband of 61 years, Robert...
Joann L. Mahan
Sep 22, 2023
MAHAN---Joann L., 93, of Upper Yoder Township, went to be with the Lord on September 22, 2023 at Laurelwood Care Center, Johnstown. Born on March 10, 1930 in Johnstown, daughter of Joseph A. Sr. and Virginia M. (Rievel) Gyan. Preceded in death by her parents and husband of 56 years, Carl L. Mahan. Joann was a 1948 graduate of...
William B. Barclay
Sep 21, 2023
BARCLAY – William Bush, 91, Elton, passed away on September 21, 2023 surrounded by his family. Born March 11, 1932, son of William and Maude (Bush) Barclay. Preceded in death by parents, sister Eileen and half-sister, Bertha. Survived by wife of 61 years, Ruby Barclay and children Keith (Brenda), Kurt (Robin), Kris (Scott) Cramer, and Kory (Jenn), and grandchildren...
Percy A. McCleester Jr.
Sep 20, 2023
McCLEESTER—Percy A. Jr., 94, Johnstown, passed away on September 20, 2023. Born on May 31, 1929, in Johnstown, son of Percy A. Sr. and Agnes (Schellhammer) McCleester. Preceded in death by parents; wife of 45 years, Ella Jane (Haer) McCleester, who died Nov. 6, 1993; Step-mother, Helen Phenicie, grandson, Aaron and great-great grandson Bennett; and sisters, Vera Mae (Jakie)...
Elizabeth "Betty" Luciew
Sep 19, 2023
LUCIEW—Elizabeth “Betty,” 93, Richland, passed away on September 19, 2023. Born May 25, 1930, in Windber, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Jeba (Rachel). Preceded in death by parents and sister, Ann Koot. Survived by husband of 74 years, Daniel G. Luciew Sr., children, Deborah A. McCoy, widow of James McCoy, Richland; Daniel G. Luciew Jr. and wife, Donna,...
Leonard J. "Cappy" "Herb" "Pap" Capouellez
Sep 6, 2023
CAPOUELLEZ, Leonard J. "Cappy," "Herb," "Pap," 93, Mineral Point, passed away on September 6, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. Born July 30, 1930, in Tippletown, near Dysart, son of John and Geraldine (Conrad) Capouellez. Preceded in death by parents; daughter, Cheryl Ann Capouellez; great-grandson, Alexander Emmett Capouellez; brothers and sisters, Ethel Eckenrode, Leo Capouellez, John "Squirt" Capouellez and...
Patricia Lovejoy
Sep 2, 2023
LOVEJOY---Patricia, 94, Johnstown, passed away on September 2, 2023. Born September 19, 1928 in Coalport, daughter of Andrew J. and Catherine S. (Mekazick) Frear. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Leroy Lovejoy Sr., 10 brothers and sisters, Marie, Catherine, Anna, Loretta, Edward, Clara, Rita, Rosamond and twins, Andrew and Francis; and daughter-in-law, Catherine (Owens) Lovejoy. Survived by son, Leonard...
John E. "Jack" Thompson
Sep 1, 2023
Thompson – John E. “Jack,” 78, Stonycreek Township, went to be with the Lord on September 1, 2023 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on August 26, 1945 in Johnstown, son of James E. and Irene B. (Carnes) Thompson. Preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Shirley Roberts, Hazel Brown, Ruth Brown, Phyllis Dishong, Joyce Crawford, Marlene Phillips, Judith Aiello...
Margaret R. Holmes
Aug 29, 2023
Holmes – Margaret Rose, 73, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on August 29, 2023. She was born on May 7, 1950 in Cleveland, OH. Daughter of Joseph and DeLois (DeBose) Hubbard. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Sylvester Holmes; brother, Lawrence “Larry” Hubbard, and a sister-in-law, Sharon Hubbard.
She is survived by her loving...
George Oleksa
Aug 27, 2023
OLEKSA – George, 96, of Richland (formerly of East Taylor Twp.) was taken home by our Lord to be with his loving wife for all eternity on Sunday, August 27, 2023. Born April 18, 1927 in East Conemaugh, son of the late Michael and Suzanna (Gera) Oleksa. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of over 68...
Nancy J. Smith
Aug 21, 2023
Smith, Nancy J., 78, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on August 21, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family. Born September 22, 1944, in Johnstown, PA, daughter of Herbert (Kyle) and Ethyl Brant. Preceded in death by parents; daughter, Elizabeth Ann "Bethie"; grandson, Trevor Chase, and husband Tom. Nancy is survived by children, William "Bill" Smith and wife, Kim, Johnstown,...
Gordon D. Smith
Aug 20, 2023
Smith, Gordon Drummond, 77, of Hollidaysburg, PA, formerly of (Westmont) Johnstown, passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on August 20, 2023 at UPMC Altoona after suffering a heart attack earlier in the week. Gordon was born June 17, 1946 in Philadelphia, PA to Florence and Alexander Smith. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Lewis...
James R. "Jim" Cornman
Aug 19, 2023
CORNMAN—James R. Sr., 87, Ebensburg, passed away Aug. 19, 2023 at home. Born December 5, 1935, in Manhattan, NY, son of Howard C. and Frances (Turk) Cornman. Preceded in death by parents; brothers and sisters, Thomas J. Cornman, Lawrence D. Cornman and Joan (Cornman) Crum. Survived by wife of 63 years, Clara G. (Hershberger) Cornman and children, Barbara...
Joan M. Schellhammer
Aug 19, 2023
SCHELLHAMMER---Joan Marie, 53, Conemaugh, born January 2, 1970 went to be with the lord on August 19, 2023. Joan is the daughter of Michael G. Schellhammer Sr. & late Joan Reese. She will always be in the heart of her loving daughter, Breanna Shay Schellhammer aka “Bumpkin” & “almost son” (as she would say) Dino Tessari. Joan was madly...
Mark D. Swete
Aug 18, 2023
SWETE[mdash] Mark Daniel, 64, Johnstown, passed away Friday, August 18, 2023 at his home. Born December 1, 1958, to the late Daniel and Margaret (Appley) Swete in Johnstown. He grew up in Johnstown and attended college at Penn State University. Mark resided with his family in Kansas City, Missouri, where he retired from managing the chemical department of the Kansas...
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