Obituaries

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...

Jun 29, 2020

Jun 28, 2020

MOYER---- Margaret A. “Peggy,” (Mainhart), 70, Johnstown, passed away at home on June 28, 2020 after a courageous two and a half year battle with cancer. Born January 3, 1950, in Johnstown, daughter of Walter B. Mainhart and Rosemary Reitz. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Richard “Bernie” Mainhart and brother-in-law, William “Bill” Moyer and nephew William “Billy” Gephart. Survived...

Jun 28, 2020

GILKEY- Denise M., 58, Richland Township died June 28, 2020, surrounded by her sisters and niece after a long courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Born March 15, 1962, in Johnstown, daughter of Dean and Theresa Thomas, Johnstown. Preceded in death by beloved husband Ira Gilkey, loving mother Theresa Thomas and in-laws Edward and Arlene Gilkey.  She is survived by her father Dean,...

Jun 26, 2020

Butler – Pauline W. 92, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on June 26, 2020, at Arbutus Park Manor. Born on December 22, 1927 in Johnstown. Preceded in death by her husband, Caleb G. Butler Jr.; daughter, Kathy; siblings, Janice Courter and Vaughn Courter. She is survived by her loving son, Robert P., married to the former Roberta...

Jun 21, 2020

Kuzma - Darren L., 36, of Hastings, passed away June 21, 2020. Born December 23, 1983 in Altoona, son of Stephen J. And Denise (Szedenits) Kuzma. Preceded in death by his parents, infant daughter, Julie Kay. Surviving is his son, Brandon, Gallitzin; brother, Steven J. Kuzma, Northern Cambria; sisters, Tiffany (Fishel) Hovanis and her husband, Larry, Johnstown, and Stephanie Johanson...

Jun 18, 2020

KALVITIS----April Lee, Johnstown, PA, died peacefully at home June 18, 2020. Born on April 17, 1982, in Somerville, New Jersey, daughter of Gregory and Soonam Kalvitis of Cuenca, Ecuador; Survived by her beloved daughter, Catelyn Lee Kiefreider, Berlin, NJ grandparents, Dean and Thelma Huff, Williamstown, NJ;; brother, Aaron Kalvitis, Moorestown, NJ; aunts and uncles, Theodore and Stephanie Kalvitis, Romney, WVA;...

Jun 18, 2020

BAILEY---Eulalia I. “Lail,” 93, Laurel View Village, formerly of Richland, passed away June 18, 2020, at Laurel View Village. Born July 12, 1926, in Johnstown, daughter of Albert W. and Hilda M. (Boxler) Fisher. Preceded in death by her parents, husband James R. Bailey Sr., brothers and sisters, Mildred Fisher, Albert Fisher and William Fisher and nieces, Lori (Fisher) Kelso...

Jun 18, 2020

DONNELLY, John J., “Jack” – Passed away at home on June 18, 2020.  Born in Newark, NJ on July 30, 1938 to John and Grace Donnelly.  Preceded in death by parents, in-laws Nick and June Occhino, sister-in-law Josephine Occhino and son-in law Chuck Sturniolo. Survived by wife Debbie, daughters Jaclyn Donnelly and Valora Sturniolo, grandson Nicholas Sturniolo, brother-in-laws Nick, Rick...

Jun 14, 2020

Jun 12, 2020

DiFlori---Rita B., 58, went to be with The Lord, on June 12, 2020. Born June 21, 1961, daughter of Emory and Frances (Torina) DiFlori. Preceded in death by parents and Brother, Mark. Survived by cousin and caretaker, Beth and husband, Melvin Kniss, Richland; caretakers, Trina Lester and Linda Gleason; very good friends, Dana, Kathy and Roxanne; also survived by many...

Jun 11, 2020

Berkebile, Verda J. 91, of Belmont. Died June 11, 2020 at home. Born July 4, 1928, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Curtis and Blanche (Spory) Waters. Also proceeded in death by husband, Donald A. Berkebile; brother, George Waters; and brothers and sisters-in-law, Judy Waters, Gladys Hiner, Mildred (Sis) Luther, Vernon Berkebile, and Dot Berkebile. Survived by sons, Dan (Sharon...

Jun 8, 2020

Irwin - Marion E, 96, Laurel View Village, Davidsville, formerly of Indian Lake Borough, passed away on June 8, 2020. Born on April 19, 1924 in Johnstown, daughter of Carl J. and Ethel (Costlow) Meyers. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Robert C. Irwin; siblings, Richard, Virginia (Sottile), Robert, and Francis. Survived by brother, Carl W. of San Diego, and...

Jun 7, 2020

Aravich – Lacey Ann, 35, DuBois, formerly of Elton, passed away after a brief illness, on June 7, 2020. Born on April 8, 1985, Johnstown. Daughter of the late Dwight A. Naugle and Tammy (Hess) Naugle, Elton, PA. In addition to her mother, Lacey is survived by her, husband, Kenny Aravich, DuBois; daughters, McKenzie, and Chevelle; sisters, Tiffany and her...

Jun 2, 2020

Wainwright, Betty Lou, 95, Baldwin Borough, Pittsburgh, formerly of Headricks area of Johnstown. Died June 2, 2020, at home. Born Aug. 2, 1924, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Hiram F. and Sarah Lucy (Hunt) Ribblett. Also preceded in death by husband, Robert E. “Nelse” Wainwright; sons-in-law, Gary A. Schaper and Brian Anderson; sisters, Ruth Britton, Joan Shaffer, Mildred Aughenbaugh,...

May 29, 2020

 

BLOUGH--James E. Jr., 72, Richland Twp., was received by his Lord and Savior on Friday, May 29, 2020.  Born February 18, 1948, in Johnstown; son of the late James E. Blough, Sr., and the late Kathryn B. (Trostle) (Blough) Williams, both of Johnstown. Survived by children James E. Blough, III (partner Kimberely Fox) and Kari J. Blough-Smith (Erin Smith),...

May 26, 2020

Pernau – Martha A., 86, of Richland Twp. Went to be with the Lord on May 26, 2020, at Arbutus Manor. Born January 19, 1934, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late John R. and Sarah A. (Hugill) Haywood. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by husband, John W. “Bill” Pernau Jr.; brother, John R. Haywood Jr....

May 22, 2020

Varner - E. Don, 91, Geistown Borough, was called Home to the Lord on May 22, 2020. He was born on July 19, 1928 in Elton, PA, Son of Earl F. & Muriel E. (Brewer) Varner. Preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Zane, Bill & Glenn and sister, Mildred Redfern. Survived by wife, Barbara (Deitke) who celebrated 65 wonderful...

May 21, 2020

Bigam– William, “Bill”  83, Salix, went to be with the Lord on May 21, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. Born on February 24, 1937 in Johnstown, son of James and Romayne (Kauffman) Bigam. Preceded in death by parents and brothers, Gary and Donald Bigam. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Doris (Sipe) Bigam; daughter,...

May 21, 2020

McCombie, Nancy L., 87, Johnstown, passed on May 21, 2020 at home surrounded by loved ones.  Born in Johnstown, daughter of the late Charles and Eileen (McClain) Stevens.  Preceded in death by parents; husband Walter McCombie; sons-in-law, David Colbert, David Rohme and Mark Peretin; sister Caroline Gosnell; brother David Stevens; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Yeager, Ruth Allison, Olive Bailey and Peggy Flores....