Obituaries

Nov 26, 2024

Nathan Paul Mihalko, 28, Richland Twp.  passed away on November 26, 2024.  Born July 29, 1996, the son of Jeffrey and Dawn (Filat) Mihalko.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by sister Sarah Penatzer and husband Matthew; nephew Aaron Penatzer; Grandmother MaryAlice (Kirschman) Mihalko; Grandfather Albert Filat; beloved dog...

Nov 25, 2024

Shirley Ann Stiles, 90, Heshbon went to be with the Lord on November 25, 2024.  Born November 7, 1934, in Nu Mine the daughter of late George and Emma (Larson) Plowman.  Also preceded in death by husband Charles L. Stiles, great-granddaughter Leah Campbell Ressler, brothers William and Charles Plowman, sisters Lee Wassell, Marie Romano, Betty Flanagan,...

Nov 24, 2024

John L. Garshnick, 58, New Florence passed away November 24, 2024, at home.  Born September 20, 1966, in Ohio the son of late Leo and Ruth (Marcum) Garshnick.  Also preceded in death by brother Leo Garshnick, Jr., and nieces Kristie and Nicole Garshnick.

Survived by these...

Nov 24, 2024

Michael Scott McMillan, 44, Johnstown formerly of Blairsville passed away November 24, 2024, at home, due to complications from diabetes and MS.  He was born September 7, 1980, Indiana, PA.

He is survived by mother and stepfather Lucy (Wascak) Stanoszek and David Stanoszek, Apollo.  Also survived...

Nov 21, 2024

R. Eugene "Gene" Shingler, 85, Locust, NC formerly of Seward passed away November 21, 2024, in Charlotte, NC.  Born July 14, 1939, in Johnstown, the son of late Blair H. and LaVerda H. (Skyles) Shingler.  Also preceded in death by sons Jeffrey and Gregory Shingler, stepson Mark McIntire, and brother Blair V. Shingler.

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Nov 19, 2024

Jamie Yeager, 63, Kersey passed away November 19, 2024, at home.  Born April 22, 1961, in Johnstown the son of late Leonard Yeager and Shirley (Muir) Yeager Dranzik.  Also preceded in death by brother Joey Yeager, sister Judy Yeager, and stepfather James Dranzik.

Survived by children...

Nov 13, 2024

Dwight "Lee" Hess, 74, of Vintondale, passed into Jesus's Heavenly arms on November 13, 2024.  He was born in Johnstown on June 30, 1950, to the late Dwight E. and Cora (Boring) Hess.

He is survived by wife of 51 years the former Gale Campbell.  He...

Nov 6, 2024

Lorraine Blattenberger, 80, Robinson, passed away November 6, 2024, at The Communities at Indian Haven.  Born April 30, 1944, in Robinson the daughter of late Guy Randall, Sr., and Ruth Mae (Smith) Sullinger.  Also preceded in death by two infant daughters, sister Genevieve Arford, brother Guy Sullinger, Jr. and infant brother Phillip Sullinger.

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Nov 6, 2024

David K. Hildebrand, 77, Armagh, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 6, 2024.  He fought cancer much like he loved with everything that he had.

David was married to the love of his life, Peggy Jo (Ford) Hildebrand for 57 years.  Their love was like no other.

Nov 3, 2024

Nancy P. Lindsey, 87, Armagh, passed away November 3, 2024, after a courageous 13-year battle with cancer at Indiana Regional Medical Center.  Born May 29, 1937, in E. Wheatfield Twp., the daughter of the late William and Louella (Ressler) Stiles.  Also preceded in death by husband Russell Lyle Lindsey; daughter Sandy Ream; grandson Jeremy Dennison; great-grandson...

Nov 3, 2024

Audrienne Cunningham LaMantia, formerly of New Florence, PA, passed away on November 3, 2024, at Harmony House Manor in Johnstown, PA. She was born July 24, 1931, in Johnstown, PA, the daughter of the late Harry and Sara Ella Hood Cunningham. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul ('Chin') LaMantia, son Bobby, sister Marjorie Wheeler...

Nov 1, 2024

Mary Louise "Mary Lou" (Poraczky) McGeary, 83, Seward, passed away November 1, 2024, at Ligonier Gardens.  Born November 11, 1940, in Johnstown, she was the daughter of the late George Michael, Sr. and Anna (Hamimicra) Poraczky.  Also preceded in death by husband Gerald E. McGeary; sister Anna Marie Lloyd and brothers George Poraczky, Jr....

Oct 29, 2024

Janice Lichtenfels, 68, Robinson passed away October 29, 2024.  Born August 17, 1956, in Johnstown the daughter of late Terry Sr. and Shirley (Boring) Stiffey.  Also preceded in death by great-granddaughter Natalee, and brother Terry Stiffey, Jr.

Survived by husband of 52 years Donald Lichtenfels, children...

Oct 29, 2024

Kenneth H Cooper, "Ken" 61 Johnstown, passed away October 29, 2024, at home. Born December 18, 1962, In Johnstown, the son of the late Kenneth & Audrey (lee) Cooper. Also preceded in death by Brother Kevin Cooper and Sisters Debbie Kmecak & Teresa "Terry" Gunby.

Ken...

Oct 29, 2024

Patricia Ann Aleci, 82, Armagh formerly of New Brighton, passed away October 29, 2024, at Quality-of-Life Services, Johnstown.  Born March 12, 1942, in New Brighton the daughter of late Anthony "Tony" and Mamie (Cutrona) Aleci.  Also preceded in death by great-grandson Stephen Michael Taylor, Jr.

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Oct 18, 2024

Rose Short, 83, passed away on October 18, 2024, at St. Andrew's Village.  Born on October 15, 1941, in West Bolivar, PA.  She was the daughter of James H. and Margaret C. (Garland) Crusan.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Lucille J. Howard, father-in-law...

Oct 13, 2024

Harold E. "Bo" Ellsworth, 61, Seward, passed away October 13, 2024, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center.  Born May 28, 1963, in Johnstown, the son of late Albon "Butch" and Gloria (Dunmire) Ellsworth.

Survived by these brothers and sister Howard Dunmire, Virginia, Sherrl Calik and husband Richard,...

Oct 13, 2024

Annette E. Blough, 71, Charles, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2024, surrounded by her family.  Born October 11, 1953, in Johnstown the daughter of Mervin Charles and Eva (Berezansky) Hill.

Preceded in death by father, sister Kathleen Hill, brother Leonard Aaron Hill and infant brother...

Oct 11, 2024

Gladys Yeager, 90, West Wheatfield Twp., Indiana County passed away October 11, 2024, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.  Borin July 6, 1934, in West Wheatfield Twp., Indiana County the daughter of late Walter "Butch" and Sarah (Steffey) Muir.  Also preceded in death by husband of 70 years Samuel Yeager was passed away January 20,...

Oct 6, 2024

Ginny Lynn Stephens-Silver, 72, Penn Run went to be with the Lord October 6, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by her family.  Born January 4, 1952, in Johnstown the daughter of late Walter C. and Twila J. (Heitzenrater) Rankin.  Also preceded in death by husband Edward Silver, sisters Elizabeth Sandoval and Alice Wagner, brother Walter Rankin...