Obituaries
Betty Y. Buchan
Jun 1, 2022
Buchan – Betty Y. 94, East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on June 1st, 2022, at home. Born on May 26, 1928, in Johnstown, daughter of Howard M. and Marguerite (Moffit) Good. Reunited with loving husband, Nicholas Buchan Sr., and son Christopher Michael Buchan. She is survived by children Marlene Buchan, Nicholas Jr married to the former...
Wilna Irene (Brush) Augustine
May 31, 2022
AUGUSTINE-- Wilna Irene (Brush), 92, Flint, TX, formerly of Johnstown, PA, went home to be with the Lord on May 31, 2022. Born June 22, 1929, in Indiana County, daughter of Samuel M. and Wilna I. (Fockler) Brush. Preceded in death by parents and husband, Anthony Ralph Augustine, on January 28, 2006, ending 56 years of marriage. Also preceded in...
Sandra K. Reynolds
May 29, 2022
REYNOLDS---Sandra K., 76 of East Conemaugh passed away May 29, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born July 17, 1945, daughter of George and Evelyn Weimer. Preceded in death by parents, brothers, Robert and Richard and sister, Sue. Survived by loving husband of 59 years, Ronald Reynolds Sr., sons Ronald, Michael (Penny), Donald Joseph (Ann), Kristopher (Denise), Eric...
John S. "Punch" Zajdel
May 29, 2022
ZAJDEL---John S. “Punch,” 68, Parkhill, passed away on May 29, 2022 at Memorial Medical Center. Born June 16, 1953, in Johnstown, son of Theodore and Rose (Gasior) Zajdel. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Sharon Zajdel, brothers, James and Stefan Zajdel and former wife, Christine Zajdel. Survived by children, Nikita Dite and Jonathan Zajdel, both of Parkhill, brothers, David, Parkhill...
Lois Jean Updyke
May 29, 2022
Updyke – Lois J., 83, Mineral Point, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2022 at her loving granddaughter, Stacy and her husband, Rick’s residence. Born on May 14, 1939 in Johnstown, daughter of William and Loretta F. (O’Conner) Vivis. Preceded in death by her parents, husband, Glenn Sr.; son, Glenn Jr. and a siblings, Kenneth, Paul, and Betty Ribblett. She...
Martha E. Brownlee
May 29, 2022
BROWNLEE, Martha Ellis, 84, Laurel View Village, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 29, 2022 at Reflections at Laurel View Village. Born on May 7, 1938 in Johnstown, daughter of the late Ernest and Florence (Gerber) Ellis. She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, R. Thomas Brownlee; son Robert E. “Reb” and his wife...
Fred D. Saintz
May 29, 2022
SAINTZ, Fred DeWayne, Born September 19, 1927 – Died May 29, 2022 Preceded in death by parents, Edward P. and Ethel Rebecca (Allison) Saintz, sister Ethel Mae Ebey, brothers, Edward P. Saintz, Jr., Robert and wife, Mary Jane (Frum) Saintz. He was the last of his immediate family and will join his beloved wife, Jane, of 69 years. He is...
Marlin R. Yost
May 27, 2022
YOST---Marlin Ray “Sonny,” 83, East Conemaugh, went to be with our Heavenly Father on May 27, 2022, at home with his companion, Shirley Faight. Born July 31, 1938, in Davidsville, son of Dostas Elias and Amanda (Spiker) Yost. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Donna Mae (Avila) Yost, son, William Nickolas “Billy” Yost, brothers and sisters, Richard Yost, James Yost,...
Barbara Ann Miller
May 23, 2022
MILLER---Barbara Ann, 74, Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg, formerly of Geistown, passed away on May 23, 2022 after an extended illness. Born November 1, 1947, Johnstown, PA, daughter of Charles W. and Anna E. (Utnik) Miller. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, infant Gloria Jean Miller and Judith Marie (Miller) Brown; brother, E. Foster Miller; nephew, C. Russell Miller Jr. and...
Daquin A. Sidney
May 20, 2022
Sidney – Daquin A., 25, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on May 20, 2022 at Johnstown. Born on January 7, 1997 in Johnstown, son of Lanny C. Sidney, Johnstown and Helen L. (Yingling) Gaskins, Johnstown. Preceded in death by his brother, Cortez Jordan; maternal grandparents, Phyllis and Chalmer Yingling; paternal grandmother, Pauline Sidney.
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Diane F. Killian
May 20, 2022
KILLIAN, Diane Frances (Diney), age 57, of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on May 20, 2022. Born on September 27, 1964 in Johnstown, daughter of Frank M. Killian and Shirley A. (Eckenrode) Killian. Preceded in death by father, Aunt Francie Zelek, Cousin Michael Zelek and brother-in-law, Andy Castiglione. She is survived by her mother, Shirley, Bon Air, her...
Roger A. Sarlouis
May 18, 2022
Sarlouis, Roger A., 81, of Johnstown, died on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, in Palliative Care. Born in Johnstown, son of Robert & Elizabeth (Storck) Sarlouis. Preceded in death by parents, Son, Roger Sarlouis, Jr., Sister Mona Fitz, brother Clark Sarlouis & grandpuppy Teddy. Survived by his wife, the Love of His Life, Elaine (Arcurio), Sons, Jason (Megan), Oakland Park, FL...
Susan J. Sauro
May 18, 2022
Sauro – Susan J., 55, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on May 18, 2022. Born on June 25, 1966 in Johnstown, daughter of the late Donald J. and Lavada J. (Clark) Karalfa, Johnstown. Preceded in death by her father, brother-in-law, Tom Flook; aunt, Mary Louise “Cookie” Dietz; uncles, Robert Karafa and Donald Clark. In addition to her mother,...
Dorothy Bailey
May 15, 2022
BAILEY---Dorothy (Koontz) “Dottie,” 81, Las Vegas, NV, formerly of Richland Township, went home to be with her Lord on May 15, 2022. She was born in Johnstown, daughter of Herman and Dorothy Koontz. As a former resident of Richland Township, Dorothy graduated from Richland High School. After graduation, she relocated to Washington D.C. to work for the United States Government....
David K. Main
May 11, 2022
MAIN---David K., 62, went to be with his Lord and savior on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. Dave was born April 8, 1960 in Johnstown, PA to Dalton (Dale) and Louise (Jeske) Main. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Christine Main. He is survived by his wife, Janette (Dishong) Main, stepsons, Michael McClafferty (Jenn) and Shane McClafferty...
Susan H. Minchau
May 11, 2022
Minchau - Susan H., 73, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, surrounded in love and prayer by her husband, children, grandchildren, and siblings. Susan was born October 12, 1948, in Pittsburgh, PA, to the late William E. Sr. and Esther C. Hinkel. She is survived by her loving husband, Gary A. Minchau; sons,...
Helen Irene Gray-Lehman
May 10, 2022
Gray-Lehman - Helen Irene, 87, a nearly lifelong resident of Ferndale, passed away peacefully May 10. 2022 at Conemaugh Regional Hospice. Born December 24, 1934, in Johnstown, the daughter of Jennings and Dorothy (Beabes) Hoyt. Preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Alvin C Gray, who passed August 1, 1992; grandson, Alexander James Karson, and infant sisters, Jennie and...
Ray G. Lehman, Jr.
May 7, 2022
Lehman, Ray G. Jr., 89, of Windber (Ogletown). Died July 5, 2022, at Windber Woods. Born Nov. 18, 1932, in Johnstown. Son of the late Ray G. Sr. and Helen Mock. Also preceded in death by first wife, Barbara (Guiher) and second wife, Helen (Gray); infant daughter Mary; and daughter, Angela M. Johnson; brother Jack; brother-in-law, Donald Uzelac and very...
Richard O. "Dick" Hughes
May 4, 2022
HUGHES---Richard “Dick”, 91, of San Antonio, Texas, went to be with the Lord and his loving wife, Dorothy (McManus) Hughes on May 4, 2022. Richard was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, one of seven children to Richard O. and Florence (Sell) Hughes on November 21, 1930. He is survived by his two sons, Robert (Ashley) Hughes of San Antonio, Texas, and...
Carolyn E. "Cal" Chapple
May 4, 2022
CHAPPLE – Carolyn E. “Cal,” Johnstown, passed away on May 4, 2022. Born May 12, 1927 in Johnstown, daughter of Chester and Hazel (Wisor) Querry. Proceeded in death by parents; husband, William (Bill); sisters Doris E. Stravers, Betty L. Long and brother, Chester (Bud) R. Querry. Survived by these children: Karl M. Chapple, married to former Nancy Ford, Beaver Falls;...
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