Obituaries
Joseph Carl Bittman III
Mar 6, 2021
BITTMAN—Joseph C. III, 84, Richland, passed away March 6, 2021. Born December 27, 1936, in Johnstown, son of Joseph Carl Jr. and Elsie (McGarry) Bittman. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Mary Ann (Macri) Bittman, daughter, Jean Wholaver and granddaughters, Victoria and Elizabeth Wholaver. Survived by children, Michelle Lilley (Robert), Alabama; Joanna Skowron (Keith), Johnstown; Lisa Sender (Kurt), Johnstown; Sara...
Ann M. Haluska
Mar 5, 2021
Haluska – Ann M., 90, Richland, went to be with the Lord on March 5, 2021. She was born on January 24, 1931 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late John and Anna (Fignar) Gagan. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, John P. Haluska Jr., brothers, Joe and John; sister; Mary Munko. Survived by...
Lawrence E. "Larry" Krause
Mar 3, 2021
Krause, Lawrence E., “Larry,” 96, Richland Township went to be with the Lord on March 3, 2021 at Laurel View Village. Born Dec. 24, 1924, in Salisbury, PA son of the late Charles F. and Annie (Lee) Krause. He was the youngest and last surviving of eight children. Also preceded in death by lovely wife, Lois J. (Sell), who died...
Walter V. Rozum
Mar 3, 2021
Rozum – Walter V., 88, Bon Air, went to be with the Lord on March 3, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. Born on March 11, 1932 in Johnstown, son of Walenty V. and Eva Rose (Kopec) Rozum. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Dolores J. Rozum; sons, Walter R. and Paul S.; siblings, Blanche, Frank, Stanley, Joseph,...
Tammy D. Blough
Mar 2, 2021
BLOUGH---Tammy Diane, 56, Johnstown, cancer took an angel on March 2, 2021 at her home. Born May 9, 1964, in Allegheny County, daughter of Florence Blough. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by children, Kenneth Forsythe, Johnstown, Stacy Forsythe, Johnstown; grandchildren, Madison Caldwell, Tyler Forsythe, Ava Forsythe and Nova Forsythe. Sister of Sharon Kowalski, Deborah Louchart, Peggy Byrne, Glenn Blough,...
Margaret Anna Nekosky
Feb 27, 2021
Nekosky - Margaret Anna, 97, Richland, passed away on February 27, 2021. Born June 10, 1923, in Johnstown, daughter of John and Margaret (Matisik) Gyuris. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Edward Nekosky; brother, John and wife, Dorothy and sister, Bertha Gyuris. Survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Margaret was an active life member of St. Benedict Catholic...
John "Jack" J. Eicher
Feb 27, 2021
Eicher - John J. “Jack”, 76, Cumming, GA., formerly of Johnstown went to Heaven into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior. Jack passed away peacefully on February 27, 2021 at home with both his children by his side. He joined his fishing buddies who went before him. Born on January 29, 1945 in Johnstown, son of the late...
William H. Kniss
Feb 22, 2021
Kniss – William H., 87, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on Feb. 22, 2021 at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born on October 3, 1933 in Johnstown, son of Ralph H. and Laura B. (Rummell) Kniss. Preceded in death by his parents; wife of 62 years, Betty J. (Mack) Kniss. He is survived by his loving son Rodney W.,...
Michael G. Boring
Feb 20, 2021
BORING---Michael G., 65, Johnstown, passed away on February 20, 2021 at home. Born February 2, 1956, in Johnstown, son of Charles and Ethel (Lantzy) Boring. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by daughters, Shelly and Tina, Bradford, PA; brother, Anthony Boring, sisters, Tammy Held and Antoinette Ressler all of Johnstown. Michael worked in various auto body shops. Member of several...
Anne Marie Puto
Feb 20, 2021
Puto, Anne Marie, 64, of Richland. Passed away Feb. 20, 2021 at Windber Hospice. Born July 20, 1956, in Windber. Daughter of the late John Michael and Ann Theresa (Biel) Puto. Also preceded in death by sister-in-law, Carol; and niece, Amy. Survived by companion and best friend, Gregory Gdula. Sister of Ron Puto. Graduated from Forest Hills High School class...
Edgar "Dean" Thomas
Feb 19, 2021
THOMAS---Edgar “Dean,” 89, Johnstown, passed away February 19, 2021 at Conemaugh Hospital surrounded by the love of his family. Born May 23, 1931 in Johnstown to the late Reuben and Florence (Turner) Thomas. Preceded in death by wife, Theresa, daughter, Denise Gilkey and husband, Ira, brothers, Robert and Earl Thomas, and sisters, Jane Horner and Harriet Mintmier. Dean was a devoted father to...
Dr. Thomas J. Cardellino, Jr.
Feb 19, 2021
Cardellino, Dr. Thomas J. Jr., 82, passed away peacefully at his home on February 19, 2021 after battling Lymphoma for nearly two years. Born on December 16, 1938 in Johnstown, son of Thomas Cardellino Sr. (“Tommy the Tailor”) and Margaret (McMullen). Preceded in death by his parents and sister Joanne Polke. Survived by his loving and devoted wife of nearly...
Richard D. Weimer Sr.
Feb 18, 2021
Weimer– Richard D. Sr., 79, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on February 18, 2021. Born on July 17, 1941 in Johnstown, son of George D. and Evelyn M. (Downton) Weimer. Preceded in death by his parents; 1st wife, Ruth H. (Killian) Weimer; brother, Bob; sister, SuzAnn George; sister-in-law, Deloris “Poo” Weimer, and a brothers-in-law, Blaine “Bucky” George and...
Mary L. McCray
Feb 16, 2021
McCray – Mary L, “Bunzey”, 81, Richland, formerly of Franklin Borough, went to be with the Lord on February 16, 2021 at Windber Hospice. Born on October 12, 1939 in Johnstown, PA. Daughter of the late Nathaniel and Bennie Lee (Anthony) Coleman. Also preceded in death by her husband, John Lee McCray Jr. “Skippy”; grandson, Donta Mickens, and brothers, Nathaniel Coleman...
Iva L. Taylor
Feb 16, 2021
Taylor – Iva L., 92, Richland, went to be with the Lord on February 16, 2021. Born on June 13, 1928 in Adams Township, daughter of Merle and Frieda N. (Dunmyer) Harbaugh. Preceded in death by her parents; 1st husband, William R. Marsh; 2nd husband, William J. Taylor; infant son, Larry, and brothers, Ernest, Paul, and Robert. She is survived...
Lou Anna Harries
Feb 12, 2021
Harries – Lou Anna, 94 of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on February 12, 2021. Born on August 18, 1926 in Johnstown, daughter of Ralph B. and Edith M. (Davies) Souders. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Stanley Harries Jr. Survived by her loving daughters, Janice Lynn, wife of Don Stoner, Meyersdale, PA, Leslie Ann, wife of...
Mary Lou Stiles
Feb 4, 2021
Stiles, Mary Lou, 57 of Coral Springs, FL. Died February 4, 2021, at Jackson Transplant Center in Miami, FL. Born September 9, 1963, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Wallace and Mary Lou (Adams) Hutchison. Also preceded in death by brother Robert. Survived by her loving and devoted husband David K. Stiles, and children David K. Stiles Jr., husband of...
William R. Long
Feb 3, 2021
Long – William R., 84, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on February 3, 2021. Born on November 14, 1936 in Twin Rocks, PA, son of William Clarence and Louella Irene (Adams) Long. Preceded in death by his parents; beloved wife, Pearl Arlene (Hopfer) Long; infant daughter, Melissa Anne; sister, Alice; brothers, John, Tom, Don, and Richard. He...
James E. Balogh
Jan 30, 2021
Balogh – James E., “Coach”, 96, Richland, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on January 30, 2021. Born on December 5, 1924 in Quecreek, PA, son of Charles and Bertha (Keri) Balogh. Preceded in death by his parents; son, James Balogh Jr.; 4 brothers, John, Charles, Alex, and Steve, and 4 sisters, Pearl Marston, Betty Balogh, Erma Polis,...
Dolores Cecelia Vantroba "Dolly"
Jan 30, 2021
Vantroba – Dolores Cecelia, “Dolly”, “Doluncia”, 92, Parkhill, went peacefully to be with the Lord on January 30, 2021 at Amber Springs at LaurelWood Care Center. Born on July 14, 1928 in Johnstown, daughter of Peter and Mary (Podgorny) Vantroba. Preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Adam, John Jacob, Valentino, George, Walter, Catherine, Joseph, Sophie, and Theodore. She is...
