Obituaries
Barry D. Himes Sr.
Jul 31, 2022
Himes – Barry D. Sr., 79, Richland, went to be with the Lord on July 31, 2022 at home. Born on October 20, 1942 in Johnstown, son of Arthur F. and Vera M. (Abler) Himes. Preceded in death by his parents; 1st wife, Jacklyn V. (Muscarella) Himes, and brothers, Gary, Dennis and Francis. He is survived by his loving 2nd...
Carl W. Konvolinka, MD, FACS
Jul 26, 2022
Konvolinka – Carl W., 87, of Johnstown, passed away on July 26, 2022, after a long courageous battle involving multiple medical issues. He was with his wife and close friends at the time of his death. Born on August 16, 1934, in Lewistown, PA. Carl was preceded in death by his parents, Carl W. Konvolinka, Sr. and Hazel (Smith) Konvolinka....
Betty J. Lucas
Jul 25, 2022
81, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on July 25, 2022. Born on June 16, 1941, in Johnstown, daughter of Francis and Helen (Valalsky) Grunza. Preceded in death by her parents; first husband, James Scaife; second husband, Edward Lucas; son, Brian K.; infant daughter, a brother, Edward, a brother Eugene, and infant brother, Charles. She is survived by her...
Pamela A. Albus
Jul 25, 2022
ALBUS---Pamela A. (Horn), 59, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on July 25, 2022 at Memorial Medical Center. Born November 1, 1962, in Johnstown, daughter of Paul and Gwendolyn Yvonne (Varchol) Horn. Preceded in death by father; grandparents, William and Clara Varchol and John and Grace Horn; sister, Amy Horn and nephew, Cody Gibson. Survived by children, Stephanie Rais,...
Francis A. Noreikis
Jul 25, 2022
76, of Elizabethtown, Pa., died July 25, 2022, at home. Survived by his wife, Peggy (Messler) Rice-Noreikis, formerly of Johnstown, Pa; children, Shelia Rae Day, Frank R. and Daniel R. Noreikis; best friend Coco and neighbor Daisy; 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; brother, Robert A. Noreikis. Private family arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, 500 Cherry Lane, Johnstown, Pa. (Richland) Family...
William F. "Bill" Miller
Jul 11, 2022
MILLER—William Floyd "Bill," 75, Salix, passed away on July 11, 2022 at Atrium Manor, Johnstown. Born August 20, 1946, in Bedford County, son of Paul and Mary Elizabeth (Gillespie) Miller. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Edwin Miller; infant sister, Joanne Miller; brother-in-law, Dana Shoff. Survived by wife of 39 years, Patricia A. (Molinik) Miller whom he married November 24,...
David J. Kachmar
Jul 9, 2022
KACHMAR---David J., 81, Richland passed away on July 9, 2022 at home. Born February 19, 1941, in Johnstown, son of Michael and Mary (Singel) Kachmar. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Maxine Rae (Wadsworth) Kachmar; sisters, Elaine Kachmar and Evelyn Smolar. Survived by brothers and sister, Michael Kachmar, Richland; Robert (Sharon) Kachmar, Richland, Patricia (Curtis) Costlow, Richland; also survived by...
Ray G Lehman, Jr.
Jul 5, 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...
Jerry L. Daugherty Jr.
Jul 2, 2022
Daugherty Jr. - Jerry L., 55, East Conemaugh, went to be with the Lord on July 2, 2022 at his residence. Born on November 6, 1966 in Johnstown, son of Jerry L. Sr. and Patricia A. (Reynolds) Daugherty. Preceded in death by his grandparents.
He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Sue Malzi; son, Jerry...
Judith A. Kline
Jul 1, 2022
Kline – Judith A., 81, Vinco, went to be with the Lord on July 1, 2022. Born on March 3, 1941 in Johnstown, daughter of the late Kenneth R. and Amber (Riddell) Hagerich.
She is survived by her loving husband for over 55 years, Thomas G. Kline; daughter, Lisa A. Kline, Vinco; son, Troy T. Kline, Vinco; granddaughters, Arianna B....
Cecelia A. Michura
Jul 1, 2022
Michura - Cecelia A., “Cel”, passed away on July 1st 2022. Cel was born on November 7, 1930, daughter of Jose and Catherine (Krzysko) Tremul.
Cel was preceded in death by parents, husband of 64 years, Edward Stanley Michura; loving son, Edward Jose Michura, who passed away on December 6, 2015; brother, Dr. J. R. Tremul; cousin and...
Randy W. Buchanan
Jun 30, 2022
Buchanan – Randy W., 69, of Johnstown, passed away on June 30, 2022 at Shadyside Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 21, 1952 in Johnstown. Randy was preceded in death by his mother, Wava Jane (Wain) Buchanan. He is survived by his wife, the love of his life, fishing partner, and favorite travel companion of 44...
Craig L. Conrad
Jun 22, 2022
Conrad – Craig L., “Skip”, 70, Stonycreek Township, went to be with the Lord on June 22, 2022 at his residence. Born on July 16, 1951 in Johnstown, son of the late Robert R. and Mary Lou (Fisher) Conrad.
He is survived by his children, Gregory (Desiree) Conrad, Harrisburg and Rebecca (David) Beblar, Johnstown; grandchildren, Ethan and Gracen Conrad and...
Homer G. "Chick" Weaver
Jun 17, 2022
WEAVER---Homer G. “Chick,” 100, of Richland, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2022 at Arbutus Park Manor, surrounded by family. Born July 2, 1921, in Johnstown, son of the late James and Lydia (Weiss) Weaver. Preceded in death by siblings, Ralph, Paul, Gladys and Mary. Devoted husband of 73 years to the late Nancy (Orlando). Loving father of Judy Ream...
Sandra B. Pulgino
Jun 16, 2022
PULGINO---Sandra Bonnie (Hansen), 76, of Johnstown, passed away on June 16, 2022 from complications of an acute illness. She was predeceased by her loving parents, Helen (Flowers) and Otto Hansen; her sons, Antonio and Scott; and her siblings, Gladys, Dorothy, Otto Jr. and Kathleen. She left behind her loving husband, Donald; her adoring sister, Elaine and her brother, Bob; her...
Clara Mae "Susie" Gredesky
Jun 16, 2022
GREDESKY---Clara Mae “Susie,” 96, Geistown, passed away on June 16, 2022 at the Lutheran Home at Johnstown. Born May 11, 1926, daughter of Anthony Conway and Helen (Flaugh) Hands. Preceded in death by parents; husband, John Gredesky to whom she was married for 64 years, sister, Mary Tummino, brother, James Conway, son-in-law, James Heilmann and special friend, George Migas. Survived...
Kenneth D. Peters
Jun 13, 2022
Peters – Kenneth D., 93, Richland, went to be with the Lord on June 13, 2022 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born on March 19, 1929 in Nanty Glo, son of Joseph Sr. and Cora (Fresh) Peters. Preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Ralph, Ruth Kutchman, Erma Jean Pyer, Lester, and Joseph Jr.
He is survived by his...
Helen B. Petruska
Jun 12, 2022
Our precious mother, Helen B. Petruska, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her sons and grandson, on Sunday June 12, 2022. Mom was born on Easter Sunday, April 16, 1933 in Franklin Borough. She was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Chudy) Rykala and the youngest and last surviving member of her immediate family. She was preceded...
Shirley J. Melius
Jun 12, 2022
MELIUS-Shirley J. (Conrad), 85, of Richland. Died June 12, 2022 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born July 22, 1936, in Buffington Twp., Indiana Co. Daughter of the late Russel and Linda (Wilkie) Conrad. Also preceded in death by husband, Daniel R. Melius; and brother Robert. Survived by these children; Rick Conrad married to Cindy (Cale), Richland; Jeffrey, married to Denise (Hoffman),...
J. Clark Bentz
Jun 11, 2022
BENTZ---John Clark, 94, formerly of Geistown, passed away on June 11, 2022 at the Richland Care Center after a short illness. Known to everyone as Clark, he was born in Johnstown August 27, 1927. He was preceded in death by his parents Luther G. and Roda A. (Blackburn) Bentz, his brother Gale P. Bentz and his wife Doris (Benson) Bentz....
