Obituaries
William J. McCombie
Oct 5, 2020
McCombie - William J., 65, Johnstown, passed on October 5, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 6, 1955 in Johnstown. Son of the late Walter L & Nancy (Stevens) McCombie. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers-in-law, David Colbert, David Rohme, and Mark Peretin. Survived by his loving wife, Pam...
Linda A. Buterbaugh
Oct 4, 2020
Buterbaugh – Linda A., 67, East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on October 4, 2020 at her daughter’s residence. Born on October 9, 1952 in Johnstown, daughter of George W. and Elva N. (Hartell) Wentz. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Alfred L Buterbaugh Jr.; brothers-in-law, Daniel Angus, and Larry Dubovecky. She is survived by her...
Eva G. Reighard
Oct 3, 2020
Reighard, Eva G., 99, Arbutus Park Manor, formerly of Elton. Died Oct. 3, 2020, at Arbutus. Born September 8, 1921, in St. Clair Twp., Bedford County. Daughter of the late George and Margaret (Claycomb) Horner. Also preceded in death by husband, R. Glenn Reighard; Daughter Glenda J. (Meyers) Reighard; and granddaughter, Sherry L. Benito. Last surviving member of her immediate...
Vanessa M. Stephens
Sep 24, 2020
Stephens – Vanessa M., 30, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on September 24, 2020. Born on January 9, 1990 in Johnstown, daughter of Theodore Helsel, Johnstown and Erica S. (Christian) Winkleman, Johnstown. Preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Janie and William Stephens, and siblings, Coby and Savanah. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her...
Mary Percinsky
Sep 23, 2020
PERCINSKY---Mary, 96, Parkhill, passed on September 23, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center. Born January 4, 1924, in Ehrenfeld, daughter of Walter and Mary Ann (Pinkas) Kozel. Preceded in death parents; husband, George; brother, Walter; sisters, Helen, Nellie and Rose. Survived by sons, George (Ann) Percinsky, Johnstown; and Robert (Sharon) Percinsky, Greensburg. Sister of Elizabeth Rupe, South Carolina. Also survived by...
Arlene M. Fyock
Sep 22, 2020
Fyock – Arlene M., 76, Conemaugh Township, Cambria County, went to be with the Lord on September 22, 2020 at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born on August 15, 1944 in Johnstown, daughter of Thomas and Marion (Waligora) Swaltek. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Arnold P., and a brother, Thomas. She is survived by her loving sons, Jason P, married...
William T. Black
Sep 21, 2020
BLACK----William T. Lt. Col. (Ret.), 88, Johnstown, died September 21, 2020, at home. Born November 29, 1931, in Pittsburgh, son of the late DuWayne G. and Marie (Thompson) Black of Indiana, PA. Preceded in death by parents; loving wife of 53 years, Jean W., infant son; son, William S. Black; granddaughter, Jennifer; sister, Mary Jo Meara and special companion his...
Paul T. Hagerich
Sep 21, 2020
Hagerich, Paul T., 89, of Jackson Township, passed away on September 21, 2020, at his residence. Born on December 6, 1930 in Vinco. Son of Ralph and Ethel V. (Gillin) Hagerich. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, M. Faye (Shaffer); brothers, Bob, Glenn, and Rodney; sisters, Faye Hunt, Mary Lou Baker, and Helen Moore. Survived by loving...
Patricia L. Smith
Sep 19, 2020
SMITH--- Patricia Louise (Harmon), 89, Johnstown, Pa, went to be with the Lord on September 19, 2020 at St. Jude’s Haven, Johnstown, Pa. Born in Pittsburgh, Pa. on April 5, 1931 daughter of William E. and Rose M. (Kielczewski) Harmon. Preceded in death by natural father, William Harmon, husband A. Dale Smith, father, Patrick J. Joyce, mother, Rose M. Joyce,...
Alex S. "Herky" Goodman
Sep 16, 2020
GOODMAN---Alex S. “Herky,” 70, Johnstown, died September 16, 2020. Born Nov. 21, 1949 in Johnstown, son of the late Ralph “Red” and Alverda (Barringer) Goodman. Preceded in death by sister, Naomi Muscardelli and niece, Roxann Oaks. Survived by son, Christopher, married to Krista (Pisarski) and grandson, Bryce, who was his pride and joy. Brother of Eleanor Thomas, Portage; Iva Hays...
Michael J. Serokman
Sep 13, 2020
Serokman – Michael J., 51, East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on September 13, 2020 at UPMC Montifiore Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born on September 3, 1969 in Johnstown, son of Thomas G. and Barbara J. (Waligora) Serokman, East Taylor Township. Beloved brother of Susan L. (Matt) Flowers, Verona, PA and Pamela A. (Doug) Sharbaugh, Sarver, PA. Loving uncle...
William C. Buzzard III
Sep 10, 2020
BUZZARD---William C. III, 79, Windber, passed away September 10, 2020, in Windber. Born March 22, 1941, in Johnstown, son of William C. Jr. and Ruth (Foltz) Buzzard. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Darlene (Buzzard) Chandler; father-in-law, Walter Angus; brothers-in-law, Daniel Angus, John “Jack” Horten and David Empfield. Survived by wife of 58 years, Karen (Angus) Buzzard, whom he married...
Patricia M. Merritts
Sep 10, 2020
MERRITTS----Patricia Marie (Hillegas), 78, Johnstown, passed away to eternal rest on September 10, 2020, after a long illness. Born December 12, 1941, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Harry and Pauline (Greene) Hillegas. Preceded in death by parents and loving husband of 52 years, James David Merritts. Survived by brother, James Hillegas and wife, Carole, Delaware; sister, Debra (Hillegas) Hansen...
Shirley A. Fetzer
Sep 9, 2020
FETZER--- Shirley A. (Mickle), 88, Johnstown, passed peacefully on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at Arbutus Park Manor Retirement Community. Born May 21, 1932, in Johnstown, daughter of Anson and Laura (Bentz) Mickle. Preceded in death by parents and brother, Richard (Dick) Mickle. Survived by husband of 69 years, Merle; 7 Children, Merle (Victoria Frye), East Petersburg, PA, Susan (George Seese),...
Rebecca S. "Becky" Hayes
Sep 8, 2020
HAYES---Rebecca S. “Becky,” 66, Windber, entered into Heaven on September 8, 2020. Born November 25, 1953, in Johnstown, daughter of George F. and Shirley “Shelly” (Mason) Shumaker. Preceded in death by beloved father, and father-in-law and mother-in-law, William and Harriet Hayes. Survived by mother, Davidsville; devoted husband of 43 years and high school sweetheart of 50 years, Richard E. Hayes,...
William D. Stevens
Sep 7, 2020
Stevens, William D., “Bill”, 95, Amber Hills at Cambria Care Center, formerly of Vinco, passed away on Sept. 7, 2020. Born Aug. 1, 1925, son of the late Clifford and Eva (Griffith) Stevens. Also preceded in death by wife, LaVerne (Volk), brother Dale Stevens; and son-in-law Thomas Frederick. Survived by daughter, Karen Frederick (Paul) Combis, Vinco; grandsons, William “Bill” (Tara)...
Dorothy A. Glessner
Sep 6, 2020
Glessner – Dorothy A., 96, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on September 6, 2020, in Somerset. Born on May 17, 1924 in Johnstown, daughter of Francis N. and Stella C. (Haire) Killen. Preceded in death by parents, and husband, William J. Glessner. She is survived by her loving children, Randy L., (Lonny), Dade City, FL, William J. Jr.,...
Janet E. Fochtman
Sep 2, 2020
Fochtman - Janet E., 81, of Vinco, where she resided her entire life, went to be with the Lord on September 2, 2020 at UPMC Altoona with her family by her side. She was born March 24, 1939 in Johnstown, daughter of Robert C. and Jessie (Good) Varner. Janet is preceded by her parents; husband, Harry F. Fochtman; sister, Lois...
Julia Visovsky
Sep 1, 2020
Visovsky – Julia, 91, Franklin Borough, went to be with the Lord on September 1, 2020 at Laurelwood Care Center. Born on December 9, 1928 in East Conemaugh Borough, daughter of John and Mary (Serednyanski) Petriska. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Nicholas G.; siblings, Mike, Alex, Pete, John, Charlie, and George; sisters, Ann Onufer, Mary “Mar” Oreskovich, and...
Joseph Leo Prave IV
Aug 29, 2020
Prave – Joseph Leo IV, 29, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord, on August 29, 2020 in Bensalem, PA. Born on May 21, 1991 in Johnstown, son of Joseph Leo Prave III, Johnstown, and the late Diane Treese. In addition to his father, he is survived by his son, Joseph Leo Prave V; maternal grandmother, Toni Ressler, Johnstown, paternal...
