Obituaries
James R. Straub
Aug 23, 2020
STRAUB---James R. 84, Vinco, died August 23, 2020, at home. Born March 14, 1936, in Johnstown, son of George B. and Verna B. (Walk) Straub. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Jack E. Straub; sister, Dolores Wright and daughter-in-law, Betty Jean (Findley) Straub. Survived by wife of 61 years, Darlene A. (Freidhoff) Straub, whom he married Oct. 25, 1958; sons,...
Donald R. Batiste Sr.
Aug 23, 2020
BATISTE--- Donald R. Sr., 80, Richland, passed away on August 23, 2020. Born August 17, 1940, in Wilkes Barre, PA, son of Dominick and Marion (Hughes) Batiste. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by loving wife of 55 years, Janet (Imler), whom he married on June 5, 1965; children, Donald R. Batiste, and wife, Allison (Betz), Pittsburgh; Judy Thompson, and...
Shirley Mae Sabo
Aug 21, 2020
Sabo – Shirley Mae, 89, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on August 21, 2020 at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born on February 7, 1931 in Johnstown, daughter of Stephen and Elizabeth (Tirpak) Kovach. Preceded in death by her husband, Eugene “Mike†Sabo; daughter, Eugenia M. Sabo, great grandsons, Judah and Baylor, and nine brothers and sisters. She is survived...
Louise T. Sterle
Aug 20, 2020
Sterle – Louise T., 92, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on August 20, 2020 at Harmony House Manor. Born on October 3, 1927 in Johnstown, daughter of Anton and Barbara (Rezek) Sterle. Preceded in death by her parents; sister, Emma and brother-in-law, Charles Karalfa; brother, John and sister-in-law, Gertrude Sterle; brother-in-law, Robert Weaver; nieces and nephews, Charles, Elizabeth,...
Mary Ann Pikovsky
Aug 13, 2020
Pikovsky – Mary Ann, 81, Conemaugh Township, Somerset County, went to be with the Lord on August 13, 2020 at Windber Woods. Born on August 10, 1939 in Johnstown, daughter of Michael A. and Mary T. (Kula) Kovach. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Norbert J. Pikovsky, who passed away September 16, 2019; sibling Michael A. Kovach, Jr.; brothers-in-law...
Robert A. Culp
Aug 12, 2020
CULP---Robert Albright “Bob,” 87, Richland, went to be with the Lord on August 12, 2020, at Memorial Medical Center. Born August 29, 1932, in Johnstown, son of the late Howard and Esther (Miller) Culp and step-mother Mary Francis Culp. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Theodore, David, and Thomas. Survived by loving wife of 65 years, Norma Jean (Dietz), daughters, Vicki...
Joann Rightnour
Aug 11, 2020
RIGHTNOUR---Joann, 91, formerly of the Belmont section of Richland, passed away on August 11, 2020 in Newport, RI. Born on May 23, 1929 in Johnstown, daughter of Thomas P. and Gertrude M. (Abele) Gunselman. Preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband of 58 years, Harry M. Rightnour; and her siblings, Margaret M. Marshall and Marilyn Neil. She is...
Robert B. "Tink" Gustkey
Aug 9, 2020
GUSTKEY----Robert Blair “Tink,” 84, Johnstown, formerly of the Wheel Plant, died on August 9, 2020, at Memorial Medical Center. Born January 21, 1936, in Johnstown, son of Charles and Melvina (Flook) Gustkey. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Franklin and Ernest; granddaughter, Bridget and special niece, Emily Boring. Survived by loving wife of 60 years, Nellie Jane (Drummer), daughter, Jane...
Pastor Wilbur "John" Hickman
Aug 6, 2020
Hickman – Pastor Wilbur “John”, 63, Johnstown. With more fish to catch (more fish stories to tell) and more sermons to preach, he hung up his fishing pole, stepped out of the pulpit and went home on August 6, 2020, ending a 2 year battle with glioblastoma. John was born in Grove City, Pennsylvania on November 15, 1956 to Wilbur...
Ruth C. Englehart
Jul 28, 2020
ENGLEHART---Ruth C. (Donnelly), 92, passed away on July 28, 2020. She was born on May 15, 1928, to David and Mary (Mowery) Donnelly. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald; sons, Donald and Terrence; and grandson, Jeremy. She is survived by daughter, Deborah (Daniel) Ingram of Dover, PA; sons, William (Terri) and Edward (Bev) of Johnstown;...
Emmett Scott Lang
Jul 24, 2020
LANG, Emmett Scott, 65, of Westmont, passed away suddenly and went to be with the Lord on July 24, 2020. Born Sept. 23, 1954, in Wheeling, WV. Son of the late Emmett T. and Eloise (Hawkins) Lang of Westmont. Also preceded in death by sister Judith Garber of Allentown PA and several aunts and uncles. Survived by brothers Jon Lang...
Kelly Diane Tuli
Jul 24, 2020
Tuli – Kelly Diane, 43, Audubon, PA, formerly of Windber, went to be with the Lord on July 24, 2020 at her residence. Born on March 22, 1977 in Johnstown, beloved daughter of Edward M. and Alice B. (Hetzlein) Weaver, Windber. Preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Lisa Weaver. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her loving...
Michael Joseph Grady
Jul 21, 2020
Grady, Michael Joseph. It is with profound sadness that the family of Michael Joseph Grady announce his passing on Tuesday July 21, 2020 at the age of 66. He was surrounded in love by his entire family. Mike was born Aug. 12, 1953, in Johnstown, PA to parents John L. Grady and Mary C. (Cavanaugh) Grady. He retired from Babcock...
Alice Jeannine Sprowl "Jean"
Jul 21, 2020
Sprowl - Alice Jeannine “Jean”, Richland Township, most recently of Arbutus Park Manor, was called home to be with the Lord on July 21, 2020. She was born in the family home in Six Mile Run, PA, on December 14, 1928, daughter of the late George and Verda (Wiser) Skipper. On April 14, 1951, in Lakemont, PA, she married Donald Frank...
Elizabeth Ann Layne
Jul 17, 2020
Layne – Elizabeth Ann, 74, Richland, went to be with the Lord on July 17, 2020 at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born on April 4, 1946 in Braddock, daughter of Theodore F. and Elizabeth A. “Betty” (Garo) Layne. Preceded in death by her parents, and sister, Sharon Layne. She is survived by her loving siblings, Paul (Lynne) Layne, Cary, NC, and...
Ardyth L. "Ardy" Hasse
Jul 15, 2020
HASSE----Ardyth L., known as “Ardy”, of Johnstown died July 15. Born August 12, 1962, Ardy was fun-loving and determined. She was the daughter of Cecilia Roy and Thomas Hasse. Preceded in death by her mother, Ardy is survived by her father, sister Kimberly, brother-in-law David, nephew Robert, and wonderful aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Due to COVID-19, a private entombment...
Ronald W. Schellhammer
Jul 12, 2020
Schellhammer, Ronald W. “Sam”, 85, Cover Hill. Went to be with the Lord Sunday July 12, 2020, at home. Born January 12, 1935 in Johnstown, PA. Son of Karl & Erma (Mintmier) Schellhammer. Preceded in death by his parents; his beautiful, loving and devoted wife of 50 years Elizabeth (Manculich), who was his best friend; in-laws Mr. & Mrs. Charles...
Robert L. Knipple
Jul 12, 2020
Knipple - Robert L., "Bob", 79, of Geistown, passed peacefully surrounded by all his family on July 12, 2020. He was born on May 17, 1941 in Johnstown, son of the late George and Ethel (Ressler) Knipple. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his stepmother, Theora (Christner) Knipple; daughter, Susan Pipon; sisters, Jeanne Gall, Edna...
Bruce L. Fyock Sr.
Jul 11, 2020
FYOCK—Bruce L. Sr. “Groundhog,” 87, Johnstown, passed away on July 11, 2020, in Johnstown. Born November 10, 1932, in Johnstown, son of Merle and Elizabeth (Held) Fyock. Preceded in death parents; wife, Carol (Osewalt) Fyock; brothers and sisters, Arlene Fyock; Helen Sustersich; Mary Jane Kleitches; Audrey Fyock; Donna Hillegas and Arnold Fyock. Survived by children, Stacey Fyock; Brenda Fyock; Terri...
Lois Augustus Sharpe
Jun 30, 2020
Sharpe – Lois Augustus, 101, Shippensburg, formerly of Richland, went to be with the Lord on June 30, 2020. Born on March 26, 1919 in Central City, daughter of the late Lewis and Emma Bertha (Orris) Weaver. She is survived by her loving daughter, Lauray (William) Koenig, Newburg, PA; grandchildren, Joaquin (Elizabeth) Koenig, Farrah (Karl) Schluter, and Tasha Koenig; 7...
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