Obituaries
Gwendolyn Y. Horn
Dec 25, 2022
HORN---Gwendolyn Y., 82, Windber Woods, passed away on December 25, 2022. Born November 12, 1940, in Johnstown, daughter of William C. and Clara Belle (Boring) Varchol. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Paul B. Horn; sister, Donna Lee Varchol; daughters, Pamela Albus and Amy Horn and grandson, Thomas “Cody” Gibson. Survived by daughter, Donna Jean Heaton and husband, Cliff Heaton,...
Mary Jo Hall
Dec 23, 2022
Hall – Mary Jo, 97, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on December 23, 2022 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born on December 4, 1925 in Johnstown, daughter of Francis P. and Helen M. (Kelley) Hamilton. Preceded in death by her parents; husband of 35 years, James M. Hall; children, Elaine A. and her husband, Harold Peterson; son, James...
Stanley J. Fisher Jr.
Dec 22, 2022
Fisher Jr. – Stanley J. "Benny” of Vinco died December 22, 2022 after a short bout with colon cancer. Born June 20, 1944, in Portage, PA, he was the son of Mary (Fordick) Galioto and the step-son of Philip Galioto.
He is survived by his faithful wife of fifty-five years, Joan "Joanie" (Angus) Fisher of Vinco; daughters Teresa...
James M. Smith Sr.
Dec 19, 2022
Smith Sr. – James, M., 80, Richland, passed away on December 19, 2022. Born on October 7, 1942 in Saxton, PA, son of Fred H. and Viola (Brown) Smith. Preceded in death by his parents; sister, Carol Lentvorsky, and brother, Richard..
He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Shirley A. (Knepper) Smith; sons, Bradley J....
Robert L. Stevens
Dec 18, 2022
Stevens-Robert L., “Bobby”, 79, of Richland. Died December 18, 2022 at home after a 14 month courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born May 16, 1943 in Windber. Son of the late Louis and Rose (Domineck) Stevens. Also preceded in death by sister Patricia Stevens. Survived by wife Kimberly (Kleczek), daughters Robin, Jennifer, Jocelyn and Erin (Mark); grandchildren, Alana and James;...
Jeffrey Scott Bloom
Dec 17, 2022
Bloom – Jeffrey Scott, 62, Richland, went to be with the Lord on December 17, 2022. Born on January 8, 1960 in Johnstown, son of Ernest and Beverly (Gay) Bloom.
He is survived by his loving children Jessica M. Bloom and partner Danielle Johnson, Madison, WI, and Brandyn S. Bloom and his fiancée, Ashley Goss, Conemaugh Township, Cambria...
Natalie J. Zerby
Dec 16, 2022
Zerby, Natalie J, 94, of Richland, went to be with the Lord on December 16, 2022. Born November 6, 1928, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Morris E. and E. Katherine (Baltzer) Strayer. Also preceded in death by first husband, Robert M. Heinze and second husband, Robert J. Zerby; and brother, James M. (Doris) Strayer.
Survived by loving children;...
Charles R. Beam
Dec 16, 2022
Beam – Charles R., “Chuck” 90, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on December 16, 2022. Born on August 19, 1932 in Johnstown, son of Richard and Anna (Pechak) Beam. Preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Betty Imars.
He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Mary Jane (Augustine) Beam; children, Richard...
Susanna F. Shuman
Dec 13, 2022
Shuman – Susanna F., 60, Duncansville, formerly of East Conemaugh, died December 13, 2022, at UPMC Altoona. Born October 17, 1962, in Pittsburgh, daughter of Nathaniel and Carol Williams. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Larry B. Shuman.
Survived by loving children, Steven Shuman, Duncansville, PA, Joshua Paul (Dakota) Shuman, Washington, PA, Nicole Marie Hayes, Washington, and George Douglas...
Mary A. "Toni" (Sievers) Vizzini
Dec 12, 2022
VIZZINI—Mary A. (Sievers) “Toni,” 86, passed on December 12, 2022. Born on October 28, 1936, in Johnstown, daughter of Edward and Alice I. (Williamson) Sievers. Preceded in death by her parents; sister, Dolores (Paul) Hicks; brothers, Edward (Irene) and William Sievers ; half-brothers, William and Eugene Smith; and granddaughter, Veronica Vizzini. She is survived by her loving husband of 66...
Paul J. Bestvina, Jr.
Dec 8, 2022
BESTVINA – Paul J. Jr., 94, of Stonycreek Twp., passed away on December 8, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his family. Born on April 17, 1928, in Cairnbrook, to Paul J. Bestvina, Sr. and Aloysia Bestvina. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Betty J. Bestvina, son, Timothy R. Bestvina, daughter-in-law, Arley J.Bestvina, numerous brothers, sisters and...
Shannon Davis
Dec 8, 2022
DAVIS---Shannon D., 77, Windber, passed away on December 8, 2022. Born March 3, 1945 in Johnstown, son of Richard Ellsworth Jr. and Myrtle R. (Dively) Davis. Shannon worked in the restaurant industry for many years. The family is being served by Harris Funeral Home, 500 Cherry Lane, Richland.
Budd Kenneth Parker
Dec 7, 2022
Parker – Budd Kenneth, 99, Richland, was called home by his loving Savior on December 7, 2022. Born on March 9, 1923 to Harry A. and Margaret H. Parker. Preceded in death by his parents; brother, William, and daughter, Janis E. Neff.
He is survived by his loving wife of 75 years, Ruth Jean (Frock) Parker; son, Kerry...
Donald "Duck" Briggs Sr.
Dec 6, 2022
BRIGGS---Donald Sr. "Duck," 83, Conemaugh, passed away on December 6, 2022. Born March 2, 1939, Johnstown, son of Thomas and Margaret (McClain) Briggs. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Leona Piechnik, Elizabeth Podoletz, Shirley Barker, Patricia Doyle and Peggy Flanagan; and brother, Thomas Briggs. Survived by loving wife of 56 years, Mary "Corky" (Williams) whom he married October 22, 1966;...
Barbara J. Ream
Dec 5, 2022
REAM---Barbara J., 59, Conemaugh, passed away on December 5, 2022. Born December 11, 1962, in Johnstown. Survived by husband, Richard Ream, children, step-children and grandchildren. Barbara worked as a caregiver at the Hiram G. Andrews Center. She loved to go fishing and she enjoyed gardening and crafts. She was a great wife, mom, step-mom and grandma. There will be a...
Shirley A. Kissell
Dec 4, 2022
Kissell - Shirley Ann (Luther), 91, of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on December 4, 2022 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born on Dec. 1, 1931 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late A. Ted and Violet (Smith) Luther. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dean, and her brother Jay.
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Joann R. Greene
Nov 29, 2022
GREENE-Joann R., 80, Davidsville, died on November 29, 2022, at Laurel View Village. Born June 6, 1942, in Johnstown, daughter of John and Anna (Kopka) Lesser. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Herbert, John and Rueben; and sister, Rosetta. Survived by husband of 61 years, Edward Greene, and sons, Brian (Cathy) Greene and Jeffrey (Susan) Greene. Also survived by two...
Timothy R. Bestvina
Nov 27, 2022
BESTVINA----Timothy R., 69, Geistown Boro, went to be with The Lord on November 27, 2022 at his residence. Born July 2, 1953, to Paul J. Bestvina Jr. and Betty J. (Bero) Bestvina in Johnstown. He is preceded in death by wife, Arley (Snyder) Bestvina; mother, Betty and father-in-law, Alfred G. Snyder. Survived by children, Danette Grasser, Geistown and Joseph Bestvina,...
Lynne A. Carliss-McMahan
Nov 26, 2022
MCMAHAN-CARLISS---Lynne A., 62, of Clayton, NC., formerly of Johnstown, PA, passed away on November 26, 2022, at UNC Health Johnston Hospital, Clayton, NC. She was born on June 12, 1960, in Johnstown, PA, daughter of William V. and Evelyn L. (Bartlett) Carliss. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by husband, John McMahan; son, Sean W. Carliss, married to the former...
Robert A. "Hub" Diefenbach
Nov 26, 2022
DIEFENBACH---Robert A. “Hub,” 94, Richland, went to be with the Lord on November 26, 2022 at Conemaugh Hospital. Born May 7, 1928, in Johnstown, son of Arthur and Agatha (Moehler) Diefenbach. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Shirl (Justinus) Diefenbach; infant son, Terry; brother, Barry and sister, Jean. He is survived by daughters, Sandy, married to Jim Lees, Johnstown; and...
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