Obituaries
Florence A. James
Aug 8, 2024
JAMES---Florence A., 99, Johnstown, passed away on August 8, 2024 at Forest Hills Personal Care Home, Sidman. Born January 21, 1925, in Johnstown, daughter of Walter and Stella (Feathers) Varner. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Russell; 11 brothers and sisters; great-grandson, Kendrik Johns. She is survived by her children; Connie Torr, Richland; Ronald, married to the former Monica Paruch,...
Boyd P. Kaufman
Aug 7, 2024
KAUFMAN---Boyd P., 81, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on 8/7/2024 at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, PA. Born on January 11, 1943 in Johnstown, son of Kermit P. and Merna S. (Kelley) Kaufman. Preceded in death by his parents and brother Bertram. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Colette Maria (Oravitz) Kaufman, Richland; daughters Aimee...
Margaret K. Lucas
Aug 3, 2024
LUCAS—Margaret K., 91, Richland, passed away on Aug. 3, 2024. Born May 2, 1933, in Johnstown, daughter of Dwight and Helen (Gleisner) Mowery. Preceded in death by parents; brothers and sisters, Charlie Mowery, Bob Mowery, Elsie Garshnik, Dorothy Rager, Helen Boyer; grandsons Jeremiah Wirick and Justin Kuntz; great-grandson, Cody Weyant and daughter-in-law, Wanda Wirick. Survived by husband of 66 years,...
David F. Christner
Aug 2, 2024
CHRISTNER---David F., 79, Woodvale, passed away on August 2, 2024. Born May 12, 1945 in Johnstown, son of Ethel Christner. Preceded in death by mother, infant son, Christopher; sisters, Jean Martin, Delores Cisman, Janet North and Nancy Vickroy. Survived by wife of 57 years, Louise (Kelley), children, Kelly and Louis; grandchildren, Jared and wife, Brittany; Abigail and fiance, Adam Rucosky...
Frank C. Fantauzzo
Jul 31, 2024
ALONG THE ROAD
God gifted us with Frank C. Fantauzzo of East Taylor, for 77 years. Born March 21, 1947, the son of the late Charles and Mary (Perrone) Fantauzzo. Frank was preceded in death by sisters Nancy (George) Karr, Dorothy (Edward) Worthington, and Verna Fantauzzo.
In 1966, Frank graduated from Greater Johnstown Senior High. He was a former employee of the...
Daniel W. "Dan" Grove Jr.
Jul 24, 2024
GROVE---Daniel W. Jr., 72, Parkhill, passed away on July 24, 2024 at home. Born June 18, 1952, in Johnstown, son of Daniel W. Sr. and Florence Irene (Stralko) Grove. Preceded in death by father. Survived by mother, Florence “Flo” Grove, of Conemaugh; husband, Kevin R. “Mickey” McMahon, husband of 2 years and partner since October 1, 1995; loving daughters, Amy...
Antoinette M. "Toni" Ressler
Jul 23, 2024
RESSLER—Antoinette M. “Toni,” 75, East Taylor Twp., passed away on July 23, 2024, at Memorial Medical Center. Born March 24, 1949 in Philadelphia, daughter of Ethel Boring. Preceded in death by her mother, husband, Donald Ressler, brother, Michael, daughter, Diane and grandson, Joey. Survived by son, Barry, daughter, Roxanne (David), grandchildren, Christine (Carter), Ralph, Adam, Jonathan (Stephanie), Alexxis (Devin), and...
Eva B. Mater
Jul 21, 2024
MATER---Eva B., 92, Richland, passed away July 21, 2024 at Heritage Ridge Senior Living at Johnstown. Born June 8, 1932, in Altoona, daughter of Fred and Edna Young. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Terry G. Mater; sister, Jean Frank, brothers, Blaine and Fred Young, and great-granddaughter, Kyla Ruffing. Survived by daughters, Cathy Blough (Jay), Richland; Debra Sedei (Ernie), Ferndale;...
Thomas G. Kline
Jul 20, 2024
KLINE----Thomas G., 86, Mineral Point passed away on July 20, 2024 at Maple Heights Health & Rehab Center. Born February 19, 1938 in Johnstown, son of Gerald and Bertha (Lenz) Kline. Preceded in death by parents and wife Judith A. Kline. Survived by children, Lisa Kline, Mineral Point; Troy and wife, Michelle, Mineral Point; grandchildren, Arianna and Sophia Kline, East...
Carole J. Wehner
Jul 16, 2024
WEHNER---Carole J., 82, Salix, went to her eternal resting place on July 16, 2024 while she was at home. She was born on Jan. 4, 1942 to Edward and Helen (Yuhas) Klosky in Johnstown, PA. Carole was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Herbert "Herb" Wehner; sons, Dr. Joseph (Susan...
Melissa Ann Crotzer-Black
Jul 16, 2024
Crotzer-Black – Melissa Ann, 53, Crystal Spring, PA, formerly of Johnstown, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2024 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on September 2, 1970 in Johnstown, daughter of the late James E. and Karen J. (Stoup) Crotzer. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by uncle, Gary Stoup.
She is...
Lorraine E. Burns
Jul 15, 2024
Burns – Lorraine Emilie, “Lorrie”, 87, Geistown, went to be with the Lord on July 15, 2024 at Windber Hospice. Born on March 15, 1937 in Windber, daughter of Ralph D. and Anita C. (Dell’Arciprete) DiGiulio. Preceded in death by her parents; sons, Jimmy and David ; brothers, Jim and Carmine, and nephew, Vince Bahorik.
She is survived by her loving...
Shirley C. Swain
Jul 14, 2024
Swain, Shirley C., 91, of Richland. Died on July 14, 2024 at Laurelwood Care Center. Born December 1, 1932, in Nanty Glo. Daughter of the late Clair M. and Mercedes M. (Detandt) Yoder. Also preceded in death by husband of 54 years, Harry J. Swain, Jr.; siblings, Mabel Yoder, Richard Yoder, Alice Berkebile, Irene Yoder, and Jack Yoder. Survived by...
Marion R. Krupa
Jul 13, 2024
Krupa – Marion R., 90, Irwin, PA, went to be with the Lord on July 13, 2024. Born on July 16, 1933 in Johnstown, daughter of John Sr. and Mary (Lousin) Znidarsic. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Thomas E. Krupa Sr.; son, Thomas E. Krupa Jr.; brothers, Theodore, William, Frank, Joseph, and John, and sister, Josephine.
She is survived...
Larnell Brandon
Jul 10, 2024
BRANDON---Larnell, 68, Woodbridge, VA, went to be with the Lord on July 10, 2024. Born on August 28, 1955 in Johnstown, PA, son of Layton L. Sr. and Ruby L. (Willis) Brandon. Preceded in death by parents, sister, Geraldine “Gerry” (Brandon) Harris, brother, James D. Brandon and son, Kristopher Deshawn Morris “Shawn.” He is survived by his loving siblings, Layton...
Jordan J. Griffith
Jul 6, 2024
A loving and kind man deeply loved and missed by everyone he touched. There will be a private family gathering.
Christine M. (Davis) Fogle
Jul 3, 2024
FOGLE, Christine M. (Davis), 59, Marine Corps Veteran, passed peacefully on July 3, 2024 at Maple Heights Health and Rehab Center. Born June 12, 1965 to the late Clyde and Eileen (Shaffer)Davis. Preceded in her death by her grandparents John and Rose Shaffer, “dog kids” Gretchen, Hannah, Josiah, and Gracie. She is survived by her sister Karen (John) Ream, her...
Candice Gene "Candi" Walker
Jul 3, 2024
WALKER – Candice Gene “Candi”, (Korenoski), Stevens, PA., formerly of Johnstown. Passed away peacefully at age 75 on July 3rd, 2024. Candi was the beloved Mother of five children and nine grandchildren. She was our angel here on Earth and is no doubt walking among the angels in Heaven now. Candi was preceded in death by her parents, William F....
Cathy Brandle
Jul 2, 2024
Brandle – Cathy, 77, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on July 2, 2024 at home. Born on February 27, 1947 in Johnstown, daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Piscatella) Scaletta. Preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Tina and Roseann Scaletta.
She is survived by her loving partner of 47 years, Dolly (Wadyka) Noles, Johnstown; son, Robert E. (Renee) Brandle,...
Dolores J. James
Jun 30, 2024
JAMES- Dolores J., 93, of Richland. Died June 30, 2024 at Homewood at Plum Creek in Hanover, PA. Born July 12, 1930 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late John G. and Mary (Valent) Krall. Also preceded in death by husband Alfred L. James and several brothers and sisters. Survived by son Leonard A. (Laura M. Wonders) James; granddaughters Erin E....
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