Obituaries

Oct 10, 2023

Marilyn Louise Howard, 64, Seward went to with the Lord October 10, 2023, at UPMC Shadyside Hospital.  Born January 20, 1959, in Johnstown the daughter of late Charles E. and Dorothy L. (Varner) Kaufman.  Also preceded in death by brothers Kenneth and Donald Kaufman.

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Oct 10, 2023

William "Bill" Charles Felton, 80, New Florence, passed away at home on October 10, 2023, born June 13, 1943, in Seward, the son of the late Sylvester William Joseph and Elda Irene (Irwin) Felton.  Also preceded in death by brothers Daryl, James, Robert and Paul Felton, MIA while serving in the U.S. Army, and sister Elaine...

Oct 9, 2023

Fred H. Mack, 67, New Florence, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Good Samaritan Medical Center on October 9, 2023.  Born July 31, 1956, in Johnstown the son of the late Harold "Hike" and Bernice "Becie" (Hutchison) Mack.  Also preceded in death by son Adam Pozar, and father-in-law Lt. Col. Harry Boring, sister-in-law...

Oct 6, 2023

Harry Edward Richards passed away at his home in New Florence, PA on Friday, October 6, 2023.

Harry was born to Francis and Bernice Richards on September 11, 1946.  He graduated from Fort LeBoeuf High School in 1964 and began working for the PA Game Commission as a temporary food and cover crops employee soon...

Sep 24, 2023

Jessie Y. Lych, 85, New Florence, passed away September 24, 2023.  Born November 13, 1937, in Seward, the daughter of the late Everett, Sr. and Martha (McGeary) McGinnis.  Also preceded in death by brothers Robert, Everett, Jr., Paul, Pete Jack, and Joseph McGinnis, sisters Sarah Kruk, Pauline Killen, and Phyllis Jean Stahl.

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Sep 20, 2023

Marion Marie Cramer, 84, Armagh passed away September 20, 2023, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.  Born January 13, 1939, in Jeffersonville, Indiana the daughter of late Charles and Ellen (Brown) Carroll.  Also preceded in death by these brothers and sisters, Frances Harlan, Evelyn Wisniskie, Charles Carroll, Pete Carroll, Mary Catherine McNeil, and Judy Van Winkle.

Sep 18, 2023

Christa Syryca, 51, Robinson passed away September 18, 2023, at home.  Born December 25, 1971, in Johnstown the daughter of late Tom Marino.  She is survived by husband Mickey Syryca, children Chad Syryca and Breanna Syryca, both Robinson, grandson Beau, brother Thomas Marino and wife Krista, New Florence; sister Amanda Bitner and husband David, Lititz.

Sep 18, 2023

Florence K. Knapic, 88, Robinson went to be with the Lord on September 18, 2023, at Beacon Ridge Manor.  Born April 9, 1935, in Robinson, daughter of late Charles S. Altimus and Anna M. (Moyer) Freidhoff Altimus.  Also preceded in death by brothers Francis Freidhoff and Perry Justin Altimus, and sister Pearl Brett.

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Sep 15, 2023

David Washington, 68, Johnstown passed away September 15, 2023, at Chan So Song Medical Center, Windber.  He was born November 3, 1954, in Bullskin Twp., Fayette County and was raised in Fairhope.

Survived by life partner Scott Dennison, Johnstown, and good friends Doug and Lisa Marino...

Sep 10, 2023

Margaret Mary "Margi" Burkley Barr, 58, Shady Grove passed away unexpectedly September 10, 2023, at home.  Born July 26, 1965, in Tacoma, Wash. The daughter of late Robert James, Jr. and Harriet "Dolli" (Moore) Burkley. Also preceded in death by husband Brett Barr.

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Sep 9, 2023

Glenn C. Eckert, 76, Versailles passed away September 9, 2023, at Allegheny General Hospital.  Born May 27, 1947, in West Mifflin the son of late Charles and Vivian Eckert.  Also preceded in death by daughter Ashley Eckert, and one nephew.

Survived by wife Ilgra (Knee) Eckert, son Richard Eckert and wife...

Sep 8, 2023

Anna Grace (Killen) Hutchko, 92, went home to be with the Lord on September 8, 2023, at Oaks at the Hampton in Cumming, GA, Born September 17, 1930, in New Florence, PA, daughter of the late Francis and Stella (Haire) Killen.  Also preceded in death by husband Walter D. Hutchko. Brothers Francis Robert, Charles Clyde, and Earl...

Sep 6, 2023

Marge Kaufman, 75, New Florence went to be with the Lord on September 6, 2023.  Born April 5, 1948, in Johnstown the daughter of late Charles D. and Marion (Rummell) O'Shell.  Also preceded in death by sister Randy Lynn Christensen.

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Sep 4, 2023

Robert Kevin "Bob" Mowry, 62, Robinson passed away September 4, 2023, at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.  Born April 17, 1961, in Cranston, Rhode Island.

His is survived by loving wife Georgianna Mowry, son Brock and Ashley, along with their children Gabby, Brock, Derek, Brycen, and Camryn;...

Sep 3, 2023

Judy Penrose, 68, of Clarksburg, went to be with the Lord on September 3, 2023.  Born July 20, 1955, in Indiana the daughter of the late Ralph Milton Shirley and Daisy Jane (Snyder) DeVinney.  Also preceded in death husband, who recently passed away in June, Norman Paul Penrose, and stepfather William DeVinney.

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Sep 2, 2023

Barry C. Custer, 81, Seward, went home to be with the Lord peacefully on September 2, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family.  Born November 3, 1941, in Johnstown, he was the son of the late Edward and Mildred (Muir) Custer.  Also preceded in death by first wife Iona (Mazey) Custer; brother Harold "Bud" Custer...

Sep 1, 2023

Frederick J. Mathews, 76, Brush Valley passed away September 1, 2023, at home surrounded by his family.  Born February 7, 1947, in Amesbury, Mass the son of late Francis J. and Edna I. (Cray) Mathews.  Also preceded in death by sister Joan Blake.

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Aug 24, 2023

Curtis Rethi, 88, New Florence, passed away August 24, 2023, at Memorial Medical Center after a brief illness.  Born May 24, 1935, in Clymer, the son of the late Joseph and Kathryn (Kish) Rethi.  Also preceded in death by daughter Tina Shiley, brothers Joseph, Robert, Peter, Edward, James, Francis, and Ronald, sisters Dorothy, Gaynelle, Delores, and...

Aug 19, 2023

Phillip L. "Butch" Penrose, 72, Seward went home to be with the Lord and his family August 19, 2023.   Born December 21, 1950, in Johnstown. He is the son of the late Russell, Sr., and Sadie (Sherman) Penrose.  Also preceded in death by brothers Russell "Sam" Penrose and Timothy Penrose, Sr.; beloved nephews Brian K. "Punk"...

Aug 15, 2023

Frances L. LaMantia, 87, Seward, passed away August 15, 2023, at her daughter Marcia's home in Blairsville surrounded by her loving family.  Born March 30, 1936, in Blairsville, the daughter of late Vendell and Mary (Rovnan) Kabasta.  Also preceded in death by husband John LaMantia, infant son Jeffrey John LaMantia, grandson Daniel Rodkey, brothers Joseph Adamchik,...