Obituaries
John J. Kuzmiak, ll
Jan 28, 2021
Kuzmiak, John J. ll, Esq., 77, of Johnstown. Died Jan. 28, 2021, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born October 9, 1943, in Johnstown. Son of the late John J. and Mary (Kormanik) Kuzmiak. Also preceded in death by sister, Carol Marie Pascua and nephew Kai. Survived by wife of 51 years, Grace N. (Stevens); children, Tina Marie (Brian) Wolford, and Johnny...
Judith Ann Grove
Jan 28, 2021
Grove – Judith Ann, 81, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on January 28, 2021. Born on June 25, 1939 in East Conemaugh, daughter of Charles Sr. and Evelyn (McCarty) Rugh. Preceded in death by her parents; her1st husband, Ronald L. Ashurst; and her 2nd husband, Clair B. Grove; two brothers, Charles "Chizzy" Rugh Jr., William Rugh, and granddaughter, Olivia Red....
Richard A. Kemp
Jan 26, 2021
Kemp - Richard Allen, 69, Johnstown, formerly of Bellwood and Hollidaysburg, passed away Tuesday, January, 26, 2021 at Conemaugh Medical Center in Johnstown due to pulmonary fibrosis. Rick was born July 8, 1951 in Altoona, PA, son of the late Robert and Virginia (Holland) Kemp. He is survived by a daughter, Tracey Zuiker; 4 granddaughters; sister, Sandra Krise, and a brother,...
Brian L. Good
Jan 21, 2021
GOOD---Brian L., 67, of Jackson Twp., passed away on January 21, 2021 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. He was born on May 11, 1953 in Johnstown, son of the late D. Wayne and Shirley I. (Goughnour) Good. He is survived by his brother, Gary W. married to the former Susan Brown, Jackson Township; sister, Shari L.Gillin, East Taylor; niece,...
James P. Heilmann
Jan 20, 2021
Heilmann, James P., 74, of Geistown. Died Jan. 20, 2021, at home. Born Oct. 27, 1946, in Johnstown. Son of David B. and Agnes L. (Wiesheier) Heilmann. Preceded in death by parents; and step-father, Rudy Pristow. Survived by wife of 51 years, Kathleen A. (Ramsey); children, Bryan D. Heilmann, and Melissa R. and husband Bob Lingle. Grandchildren, Derek, Dylan, Samantha...
Linda L. Raymond
Jan 20, 2021
Raymond – Linda L., 73, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on January 20, 2021. Born on March 10, 1947 in Johnstown, daughter of Francis Eugene and Florence (Hebden) Wingard. Preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Gloria Kadas and Nancy Wellman; brother-in-law, Bill Kadas, and nephew, Todd Kadas. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years,...
Margaret A. Pettina
Jan 20, 2021
“Margeâ€, 100, of Geistown, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 20, 2021. Born December 24, 1920 in Johnstown to August and Irene (Skipper) Suhay. Preceded in death by her parents, husband, Joseph A. Pettina, and siblings, Catherine Hess, Betty Trimmer, Richard Suhay, Leo Suhay and Eileen Stiffler. Survived by her loving daughter, Sandra (Bernard) Istvan, Richland; son, Albert...
Joseph Waynik
Jan 17, 2021
Waynik, Joseph, 96, of Richland. Died Jan. 17, 2021, at home. Born Nov. 6, 1924, in Johnstown. Son of the late Charles and Katherine (Kush) Waynik. Also preceded in death by grandson, Chad Waynik; siblings, Mike, Alex, John, Andrew, Mary Sehas, Rose Kutchma and Anna Suhyda. Survived by wife of 73 years, Sue (Kramer); children, Joseph (Maria) Waynik, David Waynik,...
Russell R. Havener, Jr.
Jan 16, 2021
Havener, Russell R., Sr., 90, of Ebensburg. Died Jan. 16, 2021, at Cambria Care Center. Born Jan. 12, 1931, in Johnstown. Son of the late Russell R. Sr. and Hazel O. (Thomas) Havener. Survived by children; John (Peggy, deceased) Smith, Russell J. (Kitty) Havener, Judy (Doug, deceased) (Barry) Mottin-Deetscreek, David (Brenda) Havener, Cindy (Richard) Krassnoski and Laura (Jay) Parkins. Also...
Pamela Ann Locke
Jan 15, 2021
LOCKE- Pamela Ann, 64, Johnstown, died January 15th, 2021, at Memorial Medical Center. Born May 25th, 1956 Johnstown, daughter of the late Noami (Adams) and Henry P. Tomkowski. Preceded in death by nephew Scott Kniss. Survived by daughter Madalynn Locke and son-in-Law Andrew Crichton, Johnstown; sisters Patricia Todorich, South Portland, ME.; Rosalia Evans, Mclean, VA.; Valerie Casses, Johnstown; Deborah Kniss,...
Betty J. Bestvina
Jan 15, 2021
Bestvina, Betty J., 86, of Belmont. Went to be the with the Lord on January 15, 2021. Born June 16,1934 in Cairnbrook, PA. Daughter of the late Andrew and Evelyn (Michalko) Bero. Preceded in death by brothers William Bero, Robert Bero, Sister-in-law Carole Bero, Daughter in law Arley Bestvina, and nephew Mark Bero. Survived by loving husband of 69 years...
Nicholas E. Debias
Jan 14, 2021
DEBIAS----Nicholas E., 92, Richland, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2021, at Windber Hospice, Windber. Born August 4, 1928, in Windber, son of Anthony and Nellie (Lippin) Debias, Preceded in death by parents; brothers, John and George and sisters, Dorothy Martin and Rose Orlovsky. Survived by wife of 66 years, Nina L. (Scrofani) whom he married on Aug. 21, 1954;...
Beryl T. Mordan
Jan 11, 2021
Mordan, Beryl T., 97, Davidsville, PA. Went to be with the Lord on Jan. 11, 2021, at Laurel View Village. Born on Oct. 28, 1923, in Columbia County. Daughter of the late Hiram T. and Wilda L. (Pursel) Thomas. Also preceded in death by husband, Merrill L. Mordan, siblings; Freda Showalter, Lois Snyder and Boyd Thomas. Survived by children, David...
Mary Jane Hill
Jan 11, 2021
HILL – Mary Jane (Keller), 95, Vinco. Born February 2, 1925. Went to be with her Lord & Savior on January 11, 2021. She was the last surviving member of her family. Preceded in death by husband of 59 years Walter; parents, Roy and Frieda (Vorhauer) Keller; four brothers; and two sisters. Survived by sons Thomas Sr. (Sharon) and Larry...
Anna Mary Ellsworth
Jan 8, 2021
ELLSWORTH---Anna Mary (Scarletta) Ellsworth, 85, of Indiana, PA, went to be with the lord on Friday, January 8th, 2021. Born in Johnstown on July 22, 1935, she was the daughter of James and Margaret (Venet) Scarletta. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She found joy in spending time with family, watching children, dancing, and had an undeniable sweet tooth....
Elizabeth J. Moore
Jan 8, 2021
Moore, Elizabeth J., “Betty”, 94, of Richland. Died Jan. 8, 2021, at Haida Manor, Hastings, PA. Born Nov. 20, 1926, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Abraham and Selma (Williams) Curry. Also preceded in death by husband of 57 years, Dr. James R. Moore; and sister, Catherine Crissey. Survived by children, Dr. J. Craig (Merikay) Moore, Beth A. (Duane) Eberhart...
Raymond G. Tiffany
Jan 6, 2021
Tiffany – Raymond G., 78, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on January 6, 2021 at Centre Crest, Bellefonte. Born on October 16, 1942 in Johnstown, son of the late Lawrence and Ruth (Thomas) Tiffany. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Georgia Ann (Hutzler) Tiffany; children, Matthew A. (Meredith), Woodbridge, VA, Tamara Ann Butler, Johnstown,...
Holly B. Borlie
Jan 5, 2021
BORLIE----Holly B., Sankertown, died peacefully at her home with her best friend, Mouse (her little dog) never leaving her side. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 30 years, (who lovingly called her Shrimp), Paul M. Borlie. Paul had 7 children, who were Holly's step-children, Mary Ann Kennady, Paul M. Borlie Jr., Frances E. Pollock, Timothy R. Borlie, Michele...
Brian K. Scaife
Jan 4, 2021
Scaife – Brian K., 57, Bon Air, went to be with the Lord on January 4, 2021. Born on November 26, 1963 in Trenton, NJ, son of the late James B. Scaife and Betty J. (Grunza) Scaife-Lucas, Johnstown. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by step father, Edward A. Lucas; baby sister, and brother, Michael Miller....
Hulda Marie Horner
Jan 4, 2021
Horner - Hulda Marie, 97, of Richland. Died on Jan 4, 2021, at Richland Healthcare. Born Aug. 13, 1923, in Richland Twp. Daughter of the late Albert and Martha (McMullen) Bloom. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Harold. Survived by her loving children, Cheri Duman of Windber, PA, Ronald of Canton GA, married...
