Obituaries
Shirley J. Hruska
Dec 19, 2020
Hruska – Shirley J., 85, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on December 19, 2020. Born on May 5, 1935 in Sidman, daughter of Nellie (Crum) Walls. Preceded in death by mother, husband, John Hruska; grandson, Ryan M. Hofecker; siblings, Dorothy Lehman, Vivian Thomas, Betty Messick, and Charles Walls. She is survived by her loving children, Vicki L....
Barry E. "Pete" Davis
Dec 16, 2020
DAVIS--Barry Eugene Sr. “Pete,” 71, of Somerset, PA passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at home with his family. Barry was born at the family home in Berlin, PA on April 6, 1949, the son of George and Caroline (Dickey) Davis. He was a truck driver for many years, and received many awards for excellence in his profession. Special...
Dale A. Berkey
Dec 16, 2020
BERKEY---Dale A., 88, Richland Township, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 16, 2020 at home. Born on February 17, 1932, in Johnstown, son of Frank and Cora (Paul) Berkey. Preceded in death by parents; brothers and sisters, Thelma, Wyona, Gerald, Paul and Wade and son-in-law, Robert Allison. Survived by wife of 63 years, Hattie (Berkey) whom he married...
Leanore D. "Lynne" Spengler
Dec 15, 2020
Spengler, Leanore D. “Lynne”, (Johnson), 88, died December 15, 2020. Born July 1, 1932, in St. Michael, PA, daughter of Harry and Mildred (Wingard) Johnson. Preceded in death by her parents; beloved husband, Robert D. Spengler in 1988; Brother C. Blaine Johnson; Paternal Grandparents, Charles and Carrie Johnson who helped raise her following the death of her mother in 1944;...
Tim McQuaide
Dec 14, 2020
McQuaide, Robert Tim, 71, Jenner Township, formerly of Richland, passed away on Dec. 14, 2020 in Johnstown. Born June 21, 1949 in Pittsburgh. Son of Leland R. and Dorothy M. (Maier) McQuaide. Preceded in death by first wife Marion McQuaide, daughter Ami Shaffer and brother Brett McQuaide. Survived by his parents, wife Kimberly McQuaide and daughter Jessica McQuaide, sons, Steven...

Dorothy Irene Fye
Dec 13, 2020
FYE---Dorothy Irene, 71, Johnstown, passed away on December 13, 2020, in Johnstown. Born on December 29, 1948. Preceded in death by parents and family members, Marion Teeter and Kenneth Teeter. Survived by family, Carole and Robert Graham and their children, the late Corrie Patterson, Victoria Patterson and Gregory Patterson II; Patrick and Nicole Teeter and their son, Bentley and Erin...
Elizabeth M. "Betty" Bloom
Dec 13, 2020
BLOOM---Betty (Elizabeth) Mae, 92, formerly of Elton, went to be with the Lord on December 13, 2020. Born on May 26, 1928 in Johnstown, daughter of Andrew Foster and Sadie (Graham) Rose. Preceded in death by her parents, husband, Harold Bloom whom she married on October 24, 1958, brothers, Robert Rose, Phillip Rose and George Rose. She was the last...

Thomas L. "Dusty" Rhoads
Dec 11, 2020
RHOADS--Thomas L. “Dusty,” 73, died December 11, 2020 at Windber Woods after a long illness. Born March 8, 1947, in Johnstown, son of the late Elvin L. and Helene E. (Wallace) Rhoads-Rowland, and sister, Dian L. Lamer. Survived by sister, Romayne L. Scalf, Nashville, TN. Dusty was a 1965 graduate of Richland High School and a Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War. He...
Lytton R. Croft
Dec 11, 2020
Croft – Lytton R., “Croft”, 84, Wesley Chapel, went to be with the Lord on December 11, 2020 at his residence. Born on May 27, 1936 in Johnstown, son of the late Herbert R. and Zoe (Custer) Croft. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 ½ years, Elaine M. (Kalinyak) Croft; daughter, Linda M. (Richard) Croft-Rodeheaver, Mechanicsville, VA;...
William L. Baughman
Dec 9, 2020
Baughman - William L., 85, East Taylor Twp., passed away on Dec. 9, 2020. Born on March 4, 1935 in Portage, PA, son of Henry and Gladys (Lingenfelter) Baughman. Preceded in death by parents, parents-in-law, Genevieve and Walter Gemza, siblings, Gloria Odenthal, Kathryn Stanchek, Daniel and Robert. William was the last surviving member of immediate family. He is survived by...
William L. "Bill" Caroff
Dec 8, 2020
CAROFF–William, L., 90, Salix, went to be with the Lord on December 8, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center. Born August 3, 1930 in Dunlo, son of James Joseph and Letitia Mae Caroff. Preceded in death by parents, son, Michael C. and brothers, James A., Dr. Romuald J., Attorney Gilbert E. and his wife, Julie and George F. He is survived...
Mary Kusher
Dec 5, 2020
Kusher - Mary (Havrilesky), 92, went to rest in the arms of the Lord on December 5, 2020 at The Villa Crest, Frankstown Rd. To her grandchildren and great grandchildren, she was known as "Baba, Great Baba", and “Little Mary”. The Lord began Mary's beautiful story on January 22, 1928 in Franklin Borough, daughter of George Sr. and Bertha (Yesenosky) Havrilesky. Preceded in...

John D. "Partner" Watt
Dec 2, 2020
WATT—John D. “Partner,” 86, Johnstown, passed away on December 2, 2020 in Johnstown. Born October 7, 1934, in Johnstown, son of Dean and Mary (Vamos) Watt. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Carolyn A. (Hammett); brother, William “Bill,” and grandson, Scott Flynn. Survived by children, Greg Watt (Pam), Johnstown; Cathy Lishka (Ron), Johnstown; Barbie Lanman (Mike), Duck, NC and Marilyn...
Robert D. Oswalt
Nov 29, 2020
OSWALT---Robert D., 77, Salix, is happy and rejoicing in Heaven with Jesus. Born April 8, 1943, in Salix, son of Darl A. and Carmen L. (Felix) Oswalt. Preceded in death by parents and sister, Diane Joerg. Survived by wife, Wanda (Coleman) Oswalt, to whom he was married over 54 years; daughters, Dawn M. Lake (Mark), Windber and Wendy J. Hinshaw...
Colleen B. Anderson
Nov 27, 2020
ANDERSON, Colleen B. “Charlie,” 59, Johnstown, passed away on November 27, 2020, in Johnstown. Born July 4, 1961, in Massachusetts, daughter of William and Sarah (Swartzentruver) Neff. Preceded in death by parents; brother, P.J. and sister, Kim May. Survived by boyfriend of 22 years, David Stone, children, Randy Anderson and fiancé, Wendy Bechtold, Altoona and James Anderson, Pittsburgh. Sister of...
Janet M. Patcher
Nov 26, 2020
Patcher – Janet, M., 81, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on November 26, 2020. Born on June 8, 1939 in Johnstown, daughter of George and Anna (Kmett) Kresak. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, John P. Patcher Sr., and brother, George. She is survived by her loving children, John P. Jr., Richland Township and Jo Ann...
Jane L. Harmon
Nov 23, 2020
Harmon – Jane L., 93, of Johnstown, went home to be with the Lord on Nov. 23, 2020, at the Lutheran Home. Born May 12, 1927, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late James R. and Helen L. (Ruckser) Daniels. Also preceded in death by loving husband, Robert G. Harmon; grandson, Dennis J. Harmon Jr.; brothers, James Jr. & David; sisters,...

Emma K. "Kay" Hoffman
Nov 23, 2020
HOFFMAN---Emma K. “Kay” Hoffman, 96, Arbutus Park Manor, went to be with the Lord on November 23, 2020. Born on Sept. 24, 1924, daughter of George and Margaret (Miller) Stiffler. Preceded in death by parents, husband, Graham Hoffman, daughter, Carol Harr, sister, Betty Teeter and brother, Donald Stiffler. Survived by a very precious stepdaughter, Sally A. Hoffman, very special friend,...
Philip D. Boyer
Nov 21, 2020
Boyer – Philip D., 96, Vinco, passed into eternal rest on November 21, 2020. Born on July 5, 1924 in Cherry Tree, PA, son of Philip G. and Mary Ethel (Stutzman) Boyer. Preceded in death by his parents, wife of 59 years, Mavis M. (Malkinson) Boyer. He is survived by his loving children, Bonnie (Randy) Tidwell, Burns, TN, Beverly (Bud)...
Geraldine "Gerri" Malzi
Nov 17, 2020
MALZI----James E. “Jim,” and Geraldine “Gerri” (Anderko), 88 and 86, Bon Air, died on November 14, 2020 and November 17, 2020 respectively in Johnstown. Born October 28, 1932 and March 20, 1934. Preceded in death by parents; brothers and sisters, William Malzi, Geraldine “Gerry” McDonough and Leo Malzi; Barbara Turner and Janet Cummings. Survived by children, Mark (Laura) Malzi, Kent...