Obituaries

Frank A. Panarella

Frank A. Panarella

May 21, 2021

PANARELLA, Frank A. 84, of Johnstown, died May 21, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center. Born Feb. 8, 1937, in Johnstown, son of the late Vito and Anna Panarella. Also preceded in death by loving first wife, Kathleen Dolores (Yurasek); grandson, Baker Panarell; brother, Sam; and sisters, Josephine Lacastro and Anna Christian. Survived by loving second wife, Pat (Hildebrand) Panarella; children,...

Dr. John H. Bell, Jr.

Dr. John H. Bell, Jr.

May 20, 2021

BELL – Dr. John H., Jr., 77, Windber, went to be with the Lord May 20, 2021. Born June 18, 1943, in Windber, son of Dr. John H., Sr. and M. Katherine (Maneval) Bell.  Preceded in death by parents; wife of 46 years, former Janice L. Weller and sister, Martha K. (Bell) Michelson. Survived by daughters, Stacey Lynne, Tampa, Fla.;...

Mary Margaret "Peggy" Flanagan

Mary Margaret "Peggy" Flanagan

May 19, 2021

FLANAGAN---Mary Margaret “Peggy,” 81, East Conemaugh passed away on May 19, 2021 in Johnstown. Born February 26, 1940, in East Conemaugh, daughter of Thomas and Margaret (McClain) Briggs. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Patrick Flanagan Sr., sisters, Leona Piechnik, Elizabeth Podoletz, Shirley Barker, Patricia Doyle, and brother, Thomas Briggs. Survived by children, Patrick Flanagan Jr., East Conemaugh; Tim Flanagan...

Dorothy A. Rhoades

Dorothy A. Rhoades

May 19, 2021

RHOADES----Dorothy A., 92, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on May 19, 2021 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Born November 10, 1928, Central City, PA, daughter of Joseph and Verna Roman. Preceded in death by parents; husband, William Rhoades and brother, Donald "Sonny" Roman. Survived by daughters, Christine Kamnikar (Michael), Kathy Rhoades, Karen Ross (Ken) and Nancy Hardy (Bo); grandchildren,...

Mary A. Potts

Mary A. Potts

May 18, 2021

Potts, Mary A., 96, of Richland. Died May 18, 2021, at home. Born April 26, 1925, in Windber. Daughter of the late Anthony and Nellie (Lippin) Debias. Also preceded in death by husband William L. Potts; brothers John, George and Nick Debias and sister Dorothy Martin and Rose Orlovsky. Survived by son, Daniel W. Potts; and faithful companion Princess; sisters...

Morton H. "Mort" Robbins

Morton H. "Mort" Robbins

May 16, 2021

ROBBINS---Morton H., 92, Graystone Court, Johnstown, died May 16, 2021 at Conemaugh Hospital. Born January 27, 1929, in Johnstown, son of the late Cora (Wissinger) Robbins Brennan and late Hugh Robbins. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Doris (Plummer) Robbins, brother, Ronald Robbins and step-father, Robert Brennan. Survived by children, J. Scott (Xuan), San Diego, CA;...

Carol A. Lutz

Carol A. Lutz

May 15, 2021

LUTZ---Carol A., 81, Johnstown, passed away on May 15, 2021 at St. Jude’s Haven, Elton. Born April 27, 1940, in Johnstown, daughter of John and Melba (Strick). Preceded in death by parents; first husband, Thomas E. Morgan; second husband, William Lutz. Survived by daughter, Karen Morgan, Richland; grandchildren, Alisha Ingersoll (John), Pittsburgh; Elizabeth (Rick) Sisco, Johnstown; Nicole Brkovich, Johnstown; Joshua Cassidy (Rachel)...

Laura H. Lovenduski

Laura H. Lovenduski

May 12, 2021

Lovenduski, Laura H., 85, continued her journey with her Savior, the Lord, Jesus Christ. Laura passed peacefully on May 12, with family members by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband Vincent in 1994; and parents Clyde and Audrey (Ives) Gardner. Survived by Children Vincent (Michelle), Rita and Barbara; grandchildren, Corina, Erin, Elizabeth, Braden; Emily, Austin, Elaina,...

Richard V. Holtzman

Richard V. Holtzman

May 11, 2021

HOLTZMAN---Richard V. “Dick,” 87, Johnstown, passed away on May 11, 2021 at home. Born February 1, 1934, in Johnstown, son of Fred and Verna (Schrader) Holtzman. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by devoted wife of 23 years, Wanda (Pinkas); son, David Holtzman (Rita), Ohio; daughter, Pam Holtzman, Ebensburg, step-son, Dennis Mullen Jr. (Heather), Maryland; 5 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren....

Donald "DJ" Shaffer

Donald "DJ" Shaffer

May 11, 2021

 Shaffer, Donald J., “DJ”, 55, of Richland. Died suddenly May 11, 2021, at Home. Born July 22, 1965, in Johnstown. Son of Donald and Bettie Ann (Hoffman) Shaffer. Preceded in death by father, wife Ami (McQuaide), and Fiancee’ Joyce Faith. Survived by mother, Richland; son Jacob Shaffer (Fiancee’ Samantha Wilson); Grandson, Roman Shaffer and daughter Erin Shaffer; siblings, Debra (Matt)...

Michael D. Lynch Jr.

Michael D. Lynch Jr.

May 4, 2021

Lynch Jr.– Michael D., “Puds”, 92, East Conemaugh, went to be with the Lord on May 4, 2021. Born on October 6, 1928 in Franklin, son of Michael Sr. and Mary Lynch. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Helen “H.Y.” (Yewcic) Lynch; siblings, Joe, Jim, John, Bob, Bill, Ruth McCallister, Tina Standard, and Mary Sue Lynch. He is survived...

Theresa A. Preuss

Theresa A. Preuss

May 4, 2021

Preuss – Theresa A., 88, East Conemaugh, went to be with the Lord on May 4, 2021. Born on October 18, 1932 in Johnstown, daughter of Michael and Anna Biss. Preceded in death by her parents; loving son, Michael; siblings, William, Michael, Frank, Sister Theodosia Biss, and Mary Pelletier. She is survived by her loving husband of 71 years, James...

Robert W. "Bob" Meske

Robert W. "Bob" Meske

Apr 27, 2021

Meske-Robert W. “Bob” 92 of Richland Township, passed away on April 27, 2021, at Windber Hospice. He was born on September 15, 1928, in Johnstown, son of the late William and Anna (Glassie) Meske. Preceded in death by sister and brother-in-law, Louise and George Bauer and nephew, Robert Bauer, sisters Freda A. and Alice F. Meske, brother William C. Meske,...

Aurora A. Ochoco

Aurora A. Ochoco

Apr 24, 2021

Ochoco - Aurora A. 90, Richland Township - Johnstown, PA, went with our Lord and Savior on April 24, 2021. She was born on September 12, 1930 in Agoo, La Union, Philippines. She was the daughter of the late, Maximino B. and Simona L. Alban. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Severino M. Ochoco; sisters, Felicitas L. Alban, Pacita...

Delores M. "Dee" Crouse-Saylor

Delores M. "Dee" Crouse-Saylor

Apr 23, 2021

SAYLOR-CROUSE– Delores M. “Dee,” 91, Johnstown, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2021 at home. Born on May 24, 1929 in Johnstown, daughter of Robert and Susie Strait. Preceded in death by her first husband, Charles Crouse and second husband, Robert Saylor, brother, Russell Strait, grandson, Kurt Crouse and great-grandson, Brody Peterson. She is survived by her son, Douglas Crouse...

Carol A. Kern

Carol A. Kern

Apr 19, 2021

Kern – Carol A., 78, Dale Borough, passed away on April 19, 2021. Born on June 12, 1942 in Johnstown, daughter of Alfred D. and Catherine M. (Petrun) Muccioli. Preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Joseph F. and Alfred J. Muccioli, and sister, Irene I. Shaulis. She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Donald L. Kern...

Tabitha Rae Bradford

Tabitha Rae Bradford

Apr 17, 2021

Bradford---Tabitha Rae, 43, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on April 17, 2021. She was born on January 10, 1978, in State College, daughter of Tim and Karen Bradford. She is survived by her 4 children and one grandchild. Tabitha was a graduate of Penn Highlands with an Associates Degree. There will be no funeral service. The family suggests...

Edward D. "Ed" Rawski

Edward D. "Ed" Rawski

Apr 16, 2021

RAWSKI---Edward D. "Ed," 57, of Camp Hill Pennsylvania passed away at home on April 16, 2021 after a brave battle with cancer. Ed was born in Somerset, Pennsylvania to the late Edward and Nellie Rawski. He is survived by his sister Kathleen Brindza and her husband Larry, his niece Christine Foster and her husband Anthony. He is also survived by...

Gary S. Boysza, Sr.

Gary S. Boysza, Sr.

Apr 15, 2021

Boysza, Gary S., “Bud”, 82, of Richland. Died April 15, 2021, at Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville. Born August 7, 1938, in Windber. Son of the late Steve and Nancy M. (Taylor) Boysza. Preceded in death by wife, Helen (Niovich) and brother-in-law, Frank DiMartino. Survived by his beloved dog, “Powder”; son, Gary Jr. (Lynn), Jodi Boysza and Steven P. Boysza; step-children,...

David F. Henry

David F. Henry

Apr 14, 2021

Henry – David F., 60, Seward, went to be with the Lord on April 14, 2021. Born on January 21, 1961 in Johnstown, son of Kenneth P. and Patricia R. (Nelson) Henry. Preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Darren and Daniel. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Tina M. (Shuhayda) Henry; children, Kelly M. Burkett,...

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