Obituaries
Roy Watson Van Dolah
Dec 7, 2021
Van Dolah – Roy Watson, “KC”, 80, East Conemaugh, went to be with the Lord on December 7, 2021 at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born on August 13, 1941 in Kansas City, KS, son of Charlie and Dorothy (Klaber) Copeland. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Patricia A. Van Dolah; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Hauer and Karen Yasko, and brothers-in-law; Theodore Daniel...
Richard J. Szelong
Dec 7, 2021
Szelong, Richard J. “Ric”, 63, entered his eternal rest on December 7, 2021 following a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. Born August 18, 1958, he was the son of the late Zigmund and Betty (Zeoli) Szelong. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by infant son, Aaron Szelong; brother-in-law, David Frank, mother-in-law, Phyllis Frank; aunts and uncles...
Doris Ann Mickens
Dec 6, 2021
Mickens - Doris Ann, 85, of East Conemaugh, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 6, 2021, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born on March 7, 1936 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Daughter of the late J.B. and Minnie Neal Hill. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Charles W. Mickens;...
Hildegarde Miller
Dec 6, 2021
MILLER---Hildegarde (Kmetz), 78, Richland Township, passed away on Dec. 6, 2021, at home. Born February 3, 1943, in Johnstown, daughter of the late John L. and Catherine (Masorjak) Kmetz. Preceded in death by first husband, James M. Kurchak, second husband, Rodney K. Miller and one great-grandson. Survived by husband, Gary F. Weslager, whom she married April 14, 2021; children, John...
Edward W. Schmall Jr.
Dec 1, 2021
Schmall Jr. – Edward W., 54, Vestal, NY, formerly of Jackson Township, went to be with the Lord on December 1, 2021 at his residence. Born on November 1, 1967 in NY, NY, son of Edward W. Sr., Mineral Point and the late Linda M. (Howells) Schmall. In addition to his father, he is survived by his loving wife of...
Elaine Sterner
Nov 28, 2021
STERNER---Elaine M., 87, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on November 28, 2021. Born June 22, 1934, in Johnstown, PA, daughter of Herman and Florence (Wacker) Steeg. Preceded in death by parents, husband of 54 years, Dean R. Sterner, whom she married August 14, 1955, daughter, Doreen (Sterner) Griffith, and brother, Elvin. Survived by children, Deanne, wife...
Michael Yarnavick
Nov 28, 2021
YARNAVICK---Michael J., 54, Windber, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on November 28, 2021. Born November 30, 1966, in Johnstown, son of Joseph T. and Mary Lou (Cassidy) Yarnavick. Preceded in death by father. Survived by mother, Richland; wife of 18 years, Jeana E. (Baumgardner), whom he married on May 24, 2003; children, Marina and Joseph Yarnavick at...
Wilbert Bailey Jr.
Nov 28, 2021
BAILEY---Wilbert E. Jr., 66, Windber, went to be with the Lord on November 28, 2021. Born April 17, 1955, son of Wilbert Earl Sr. and Shirley Jean (Yoder) Bailey. Preceded in death by mother and brothers, Richard and Kenneth. Survived by father, Wilbert E. Bailey Sr., Cleveland; wife of 44 years Ruth A. (Leeper), children, Wilbert E. Bailey III...
Leslie Adams
Nov 27, 2021
ADAMS—Leslie M., 61, St. Michael, passed away at home on November 27, 2021. Born July 11, 1960, in Johnstown, daughter of John and Martina (Heidenthal) Lowes. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by husband of 39 years, James B. Adams, children, Amanda (Brian) Kinney, Davidsville; Jason Adams, St. Michael; and granddaughter, Paige Kinney. Sister of Claudia Lowes, Corpus Christi,...
John Pennington
Nov 25, 2021
Pennington, John W., “Jack”, 76, of Johnstown, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Nov. 25, 2021, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born on April 28, 1945, in Oil City, PA. Son of the late Rev. Charles M. and Dorothy (Wahlberg) Pennington. Also preceded in death by siblings: Charles "Chuck", Carol E. Fry, Thomas M. Pennington and Edward D....
Dean Miller
Nov 22, 2021
Miller – Dean W., 93, Richland, went to be with the Lord on November 22, 2021 due to complications from Covid-19. Born on October 31, 1928 in Johnstown, son of Edward and Dora (Howard) Miller. Preceded in death by his parents, sons, James and Robert, and brother, Frederick. Dean is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Terrie...
Charles Weyant Sr.
Nov 21, 2021
WEYANT---Charles Junior Sr., 95, Richland, passed away peacefully at home on November 21, 2021, with his loving daughter, Margaret and son-in-law Vernon at his side. Born June 19, 1926, in Windber, son of Margaret Jeannette Weyant. Preceded in death by his mother, first wife, Ann (Daley) Weyant, second wife, Sarah (Hoy) Weyant, brothers and sisters, Dorothy Peterman, infant, Dolores...
Loren C. Reeves
Nov 21, 2021
Reeves - Loren C., “Luke”, 89, of Richland Township. Went to be with his Lord on November 21, 2021. Born December 1, 1931 in Oil City, PA. Son of the late George V. and Mabel E. (Carroll) Reeves. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, the former Barbara E. “Lizzie” Edwards; son, Stanley E.,...
Robert Wilson
Nov 17, 2021
WILSON—Robert F., “Robin,” “Rob,” or “Bob,” a life-long Johnstown resident, passed away on November 17, 2021, after a long battle with cancer at the age of 71. Born on June 3, 1950, son of Charles and Rebecca (Findlay) Wilson. Preceded in death by parents; brother-in-law, Robert Stuart and in-laws, Anthony and Mary Wyszynsky. He is survived by wife, Beverly...
James Scofield
Nov 13, 2021
SCOFIELD---James Davis, 86, Richland, died on November 12, 2021. Born January 8, 1935, in Wauseon, Ohio, son of John R. and Kathryn (Davis) Scofield. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Jack and Dick Scofield. Survived by wife of 30 years, Debra L. Taczanowsky; children, Marcus Taczanowksy, Johnstown; Craig (Gretchen Davis) Taczanowsky, Beaver, PA; Tonya Taczanowsky, Myrtle Beach, SC; grandchildren,...
Ronald Repak
Nov 13, 2021
Ronald W. Repak, 70, of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, suddenly and unexpectedly went to be with the Lord on November 13, 2021 while at his home in Stonycreek Township. Born in August, 1951, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, son of Paul Repak and Stella (Zucco) Repak. Preceded in death by his Parents, Paul and Stella Repak, his brother Robert Repak, and his Father...
Russell D. Dunn
Nov 11, 2021
Dunn, Russell D., 69, of Richland, died November 11, 2021, at Windber Hospice. Born February 14, 1952, in Greensburg. Son of the late James Dunn and Mabel (Heller) Rusnak. Also preceded in death by stepfather, Edward Rusnak and brothers, Ronald and Alan; and brother-in-law, Melvin Faith. Survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Susan (Faith); son, Alan L. Dunn and...
Angela L. Burke
Nov 11, 2021
Burke, Angela L. 71, of Richland. Died Nov. 11, 2021 at Windber Hospital. Born Dec. 1, 1949, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Lewis A. and Elizabeth J. “Betty” (Sisco) Michno. Also preceded in death by brothers Lewis A “Babe” Michno, Jr. and Joseph E. Michno, AKA” Joey Covington”. Survived by husband Dick Burke, Sr; daughter Robin (James) Bambrey, TN...
Barbara M. Kalinyak
Nov 7, 2021
Kalinyak – Barbara M., 83, East Conemaugh, went to be with the Lord on November 7, 2021 at Windber Woods. Born on May 11, 1938 in Johnstown, daughter of Anthony J. and Stella P. (Wyrwas) Korcell. Preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Cindy R. Reed, sisters Florence Korcell and Leona Furman and brothers Tony and Edmund Korcel. She is survived...
Richard L. McFeaters
Nov 5, 2021
McFeaters - Richard L., 75, Johnstown, PA, passed away on November 5, 2021 at his home. Born on August 10, 1946 in Johnstown, PA, son of Robert L. and Eva P. (Singer) McFeaters. Preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Roberta Rager. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years Dianne R. (Vinoverski) McFeaters; children, Anne L....
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