Obituaries
Elizabeth A. "Betty" Dereani
Jun 30, 2024
Dereani – Elizabeth A., “Betty”, 92, Richland, passed away on June 30, 2024. Born on April 21, 1932 in Dunlo, PA, daughter of John G. and Anna (Scrabula) Kozak. Preceded in death by her parents, husband, Joseph L. Dereani who passed away in 1970.
She is survived by her loving daughter, Kathleen A. Miller, and her husband, Bradley, Richland; granddaughters, Angela...
Margaret L. "Peggy" Stark
Jun 29, 2024
Stark - Margaret Louise, “Peggy”, of Voorhees, NJ, passed away June 29, 2024 with her family by her side. Peggy was born on New Years Day 1937 in Johnstown, PA to the late Francis and Mable (Baltzersen) Nitch.
She graduated from Bishop McCort High School (1955) and attended Seton Hill College—the start of a life-long career in education. Peggy married her...
Sophie Smatlak
Jun 23, 2024
SMATLAK, Sophie (Rusnak), 96, of Richland, went to be with the Lord June 23, 2024 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born May 4, 1928, in Sharpsville, PA, daughter of the late John and Mary (Kicin) Rusnak of Torrington, CT. Also preceded in death by husband of 66 years, Paul Smatlak; sisters, Mary Matas, Sue Cherney, Elena Rusnak, and Ann Wall; and...
Barbara A. Slavich
Jun 19, 2024
SLAVICH, Barbara A.,102, of Johnstown. Died June 19, 2024 at Richland Health Care Center. Born June 11, 1922, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Steven and Marie (Metroka) Sandor. Also preceded in death by husband Harry M. Slavich and brothers Steven, Jr., Michael and John Sandor. Survived by children; Sandra Slavich and Jeffrey (Ruth) Slavich; granddaughter, Lacey (Randy) Ott; and...
Melvin R. "Mel" Kniss Sr.
Jun 17, 2024
KNISS---Melvin R. “Mel,” 89, Richland, passed away on June 17, 2024. Born February 23, 1935 in Jackson Twp., son of Ralph and Laura (Rummel) Kniss. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Robert and William, sister, Rosella Clites and son-in-law, Walter Gleason. Mel was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Survived by wife of 68 years, Donna R. (Wingard),...
Margaret C. Varner
Jun 16, 2024
VARNER---Margaret C., 91, Mineral Point, was called home to be with The Lord, June 16, 2024 at home. Born October 30, 1932, in Summerhill, daughter of Joseph and Anna (Gurchik) Homza. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Jim Varner; brother, Joseph Homza; and sister, Mary Fetchkan; grandsons, Corey Varner and Nicholas Varner. Survived by children, James Varner (Robin), Mineral Point;...
Bruce F. Santichen
Jun 15, 2024
SANTICHEN---Bruce F., 67, Richland, passed away unexpectedly at home on June 15, 2024. Born November 28, 1956, in Johnstown, son of Frank M. and Jennie (Hribar) Santichen. Preceded in death in by parents. Survived by wife of 40 years, Cindy (Adamy); children, Justin (Stacey Batovsky), Richland and Ryan (Lilia), Pittsburgh. Bruce is also survived by many close family and friends...
Donald L. Bash
Jun 13, 2024
BASH---Donald L., 86, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on June 13, 2024 at Memorial Medical Center. Born Aug. 21, 1937, in Johnstown son of Stanton and Mildred (Harr) Bash. Preceded in death by parents; son, Zackery Bash, sister, Betty Shuman and husband, George; nephew, Michael Meyers, brothers-in-law, Michael Ostrich, Robert Meyers and James Yoder. Survived by wife of...
Dorothy D. "Dottie" Trexler
Jun 12, 2024
TREXLER---Dorothy “Dottie,” 77, East Conemaugh, passed away on June 12, 2024, at Richland Healthcare and Rehabilitation. Born March 27, 1947, in Johnstown, PA, daughter of John and Hazel (Carl) Poprich. Preceded in death by parents, husband, Thomas Trexler, son, Matthew Trexler, sister, Charlotte Townsend, brother, Ronald Poprich, sister-in-law, Sylvia Poprich, nephew, Samuel Poprich and nephew, Justin Ream. She is survived...
Helene C. Schellhammer
Jun 11, 2024
SCHELLHAMMER—Helene C. (Cullis) born as Theresa, 94, died June 11, 2024 at home. Born March 7, 1930 in Johnstown. Preceded in death by parents Leo and Edith (Lauer) Cullis, husband, Donald E., infant daughter, Cathy, brothers Bud, John and Paul and sisters Catherine Billetdeau MacDonald, Rita Shank, Edna, Madeline Calpin and Hilda Rosenbaum. Survived by children: Karen (Donald) Maldet, Denise...
Joseph E. Reynolds
Jun 9, 2024
REYNOLDS---Joseph “Joe,” 80, East Conemaugh, passed away on June 9, 2024 at Select Specialty. Born September 28, 1943 in Johnstown son of the late Harry L. and Mary A. (Torok) Reynolds. Preceded in death by siblings, Leander, Gertrude Zidik, Leona Patterson, Ron Reynolds, Delores Reynolds, In-laws, Meade Patterson, Charles Zidik Jr. and Sandra (Weimer) Reynolds, nephews, Charles Zidik, Jerry Daugherty...
Andrew J. Pasko
Jun 6, 2024
PASKO---Andrew J. “Smiley,” 99, Richland, passed away on June 6, 2024 at Heritage Ridge Senior Living at Johnstown. Born October 10, 1924, in Windber, son of Andrew and Anna (Molchany) Pasko. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Betty A. (Gindlesperger) who died in 2009; and sisters, Mary Kochinski, Anna Zombeck and Agnes Rynkiewicz. Survived by children, Debra Crowder, Johnstown; Vicki...
Loretta A. "Lee" Miller
Jun 4, 2024
Miller – Loretta A. “Lee”, 85, Johnstown, passed away at her residence on June 4, 2024. Born on February 10, 1939 in Windber, daughter of Rayburn W. Miller and June L. Spencer. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, William “Bill” Miller, and sister, Leona Cochran.
She is survived by her loving daughter, Tammy J. (James) Fiffick, Johnstown; granddaughters, Dr. Annie...
Ramona Alisa "Babray" Christian-Wade
Jun 1, 2024
Christian-Wade Ramona Alisa “Babray.”” 76 of Johnstown, Pa was born to Raymond A. and Rosa Lee (Hilton) Christian on November 30, 1947. She transitioned on June 1, 2024, when God whispered “Your work here is done.” She is preceded in death by her parents and brother, James A. Christian, brother-in-law, Ronald Glover and sister-in-law Janet Faye (Baxter) Christian. Ramona...
Darlene J. (Naugle) Catterall
Jun 1, 2024
CATTERALL- Darlene J. (Naugle), age 93 of Johnstown, PA passed away June 1, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born in Paint Township, PA to the late Herbert and Florence (Butler) Naugle. Also preceded in death by her husband The Reverend Roland Catterall, daughter Nancy Green (Catterall), and siblings John Naugle, Thelma Berkebile (Meredith, deceased) and Geraldine Naugle. She...
Terry L. Romanchak
May 31, 2024
ROMANCHAK---Terry L., 71, Johnstown, passed away on May 31, 2024 at the Hollidaysburg Veteran's Home. Born February 7, 1953, son of Ada (Erwin) Romanchak. Preceded in death by his parents. Survived by his Aunt Marlene Davis, DuPont, Washington and numerous cousins. Terry was a graduate of Conemaugh Valley High School and was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He...
Genny L. Horne
May 29, 2024
HORNE - Genny L., born on May 30, 1965, in Johnstown, PA, passed away on May 29, 2024, just one day before her 59th birthday. Genny was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend whose presence brought warmth and joy to all who knew her. Genny was known for her infectious laugh, her ability to tackle anything put...
Jean Lou Brehm
May 25, 2024
BREHM— Jean Lou Brehm (nee Younker), age 85 of Euclid, OH passed away May 25th, 2024 at Legacy of Mentor surrounded by her family. She was born October 26th, 1938 in Johnstown, PA to the late Arthur and Margaret (nee Block) Younker. Jean was employed as a keypuncher for 11 years. She was a member of the former The Master...
Gary E. Holt Sr.
May 24, 2024
HOLT—Gary E. Sr., 78, Johnstown, passed away on May 24, 2024. Born September 7, 1945, in Conemaugh son of Albert Irvin Holt and Dorothy (Yahnert) Kissell. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Terry Kissell and Lanny Kissell. Survived by Erica McCullough and husband, William, Trevose, PA; and Gary E. Holt Jr. and wife, Tina (Cook) Holt, Johnstown and sister, Joyce...
John E. Pencola
May 23, 2024
Pencola - John, E., 89, of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on May 23, 2024. Born November 10, 1934 in Johnstown, son of John and Anna (Kush) Penkala. Preceded in death by his parents; stepson, Anthony George; brother, Blaine, Walter and Stanley; and sisters, Ann Pencola and Jennie Mitnik; sister-in-law, Clara Pencola, and brother-in-law, Anthony Perry.
He is survived...
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