Obituaries

Sep 18, 2025

Robert P. "Bob" Baird, Jr., 69, Johnstown passed away September 18, 2025, at the Creighton Center, Johnstown.  Born December 27, 1955, in Johnstown the son of late Robert P., Sr. and Beatrice A. (Gibson) Baird.  Also preceded in death by brothers Richard, Keith, and Roger Baird.

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Sep 15, 2025

Carolyn C. Kerr, 82, Brush Valley passed away September 15, 2025, at Select Specialty Hospital, Johnstown.  Born September 9, 1943, in Johnstown the daughter of late Stanley and Edna (Stewart) Deyarmin.

Survived by husband of 63 years Samuel T. Kerr.  Sons Gregory Kerr and wife Vicky,...

Sep 15, 2025

Mary Lou Figard, 75, Windber passed away September 15, 2025, peacefully at home.  Born September 21, 1949, in Johnstown the daughter of late Clifford and Inez (Cramer) Haire.  Also preceded in death by son Stephen Figard, grandson Hunter Figard, sister Anna Gillin, and brothers Robert, Lewis, and Kenneth Haire.

Sep 7, 2025

George Joel Wood, Jr, 79, Bolivar passed away September 7, 2025, at his home.  Born January 3, 1946, in Wilkinsburg, the son of late George J. Sr., and Adair (Johnson) Wood.  Also preceded in death by son George James Wood, daughter Christina Skewis, sister Kathleen Anne Eberts and sister Kathryn Eberts.

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Aug 27, 2025

Rose L. (Boring) Norton, 63, Johnstown passed away August 27, 2025, at home.  Born July 20, 1962, in Johnstown, the daughter of the late Othea and Delphia (McIntire) Boring.  Also preceded in death by son George William Luker, III, brothers Kevin, Keith, Curt, and Othea "Jackie" Jr. Boring.

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Aug 24, 2025

Sandra E. "Nana" Garland, 78, Robinson passed away August 24, 2025, at Hilltop Heights, Johnstown.  Born December 5, 1946, in Colver the daughter of late James and Mona Ruth (Arford) Nixon.  Also preceded in death by husband Arthur Lee Garland, and brothers Patrick and Richard Petricig.

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Aug 17, 2025

Gregory E. Shetler, 64, New Florence, passed away on August 17, 2025, at home.  Born February 22, 1961, in Johnstown, the son of late Paul A. Shetler and Gladys (Boring) Shetler, New Florence.  In addition to his mother, he is survived by these brothers and sisters, Paul Shetler, New Florence; Connie (Brad) Foust, Bolivar; Cindy (Chuck)...

Aug 4, 2025

It is with great sorrow that the family announces the passing of their matriarch, Gertrude I. Garland on August 4, 2025.

Gertrude passed away peacefully after a 22-year battle with cancer and kidney disease with her daughters by her side. She passed in the house she shared with her husband, James,...

Aug 2, 2025

Charles Leo "Chuck" McAdams, 82, New Florence passed away August 2, 2025, at Memorial Medical Center.  Born March 4, 1943, in Johnstown the son of late Charles Leo and Helen Marie (Benton) McAdams.  Also preceded in death by grandson Jamie Hall.

Survived by companion Jennie Truitt,...

Aug 1, 2025

Charles Thomas Patz, 84, New Florence, went to be with the Lord August 1, 2025, at Arbutus Park Manor.  Born August 12, 1940, in Cokeville, PA the son of the late Gustave and Stella Mae (Bolen) Patz.  Also preceded in death by brothers Walter Patz and William Patz, and sister Wilma Grace Killinger.

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Jul 27, 2025

Joyce Louise Bracken (née Adams), 88, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, July 27, 2025, in Hudson, FL.

She is survived by her children, Robin Putscher, Tammy Johnson, Edwin Bracken, Jr, Bryan Bracken and Lori Richardson, 12 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

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Jul 23, 2025

Robert Leroy Price, 79, Buffington Township, passed away peacefully at home.  Born May 27, 1946, in Buffington Township, the son of late James Leroy and Ida (Fair) Price.  Also preceded in death by son Donald Hillegas.  Brothers William Price, Harry Price, and James Price.  Sisters Helen Louise Wadding and Katherine Michaels.

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Jul 19, 2025

"In Loving Memory of Journey Lev Brothers July 19, 2025 Our precious child, Journey Lev, was born into the arms of angels on July 19, 2025, deeply loved and forever cherished. Journey is the beloved child of David and Laidyn Brothers, and the treasured younger sibling of River Brothers. Journey's memory will be carried lovingly by grandparents Brian...

Jul 15, 2025

Kenneth L. "Bags" Lichtenfels, 69, Robinson passed away July 15, 2025, at Scenery Hill Manor from complications of a stroke.  Born March 6, 1956, in Johnstown, the son of the late Lester Eugene and Gloria Jean (Mulligan) Lichtenfels.  Also preceded in death by brothers Dennis and Corey Lichtenfels.

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Jul 14, 2025

James D. Penrose, age 82, of Bolivar, died on July 14, 2025, in the home he built more than a half-century ago. He was a loving husband and father, kind and generous friend and the happiest, hardest-working person anyone ever knew. He is deeply missed by family and friends.

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Jul 11, 2025

Mark B. Forsythe, 74, Robinson, passed away July 11, 2025, at home.  Born December 11, 1950, in Johnstown the son of the late John and Mae (Henderson) Forsythe.  Also preceded in death by son Mark Wade Forsythe.

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Jul 7, 2025

Teresa Ann Chero, 61, Armagh passed away July 7, 2025, at Independence Health Butler Memorial Hospital.  Born June 25, 1964, in Cheyenne, WY, the daughter of late Ronald and Agatha (Furfari) Chero.  Also preceded in death by paternal grandparents Rocco and Anna Chero, and maternal grandparents Dominico and Margaret Furfari, aunts and uncles, David Chero, Sharon...

Jul 6, 2025

Laura Ann Larkin, 63, St. George SC, passed away July 6, 2025, while visiting family in Indiana County, Pennsylvania.  Born February 12, 1962, in Indiana, PA, the daughter of late George and Lucille (McGahen) Judy.  Also preceded in the death by daughter Alisha Larkin and brother Doug Judy.

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Jul 5, 2025

Gamble, Dorothy D., (Dick), 95, New Florence passed away peacefully at Barnes Place in Latrobe, on July 5, 2025.  Born October 24, 1929, in West Wheatfield Township the daughter of the late James C. and Emma May (Liggett) Dick. Also preceded in death by husband Robert L. Gamble, brothers Col. James L. Dick and Dr. John...

Jul 5, 2025

Wayne E. "Cookie" Lichtenfels, 94, Robinson passed away July 5, 2025, at home.  Born November 15, 1930, in Robinson the son of late Charles Ensley and Carrie Lynette "Nettie" (Montgomery) Lichtenfels.  Also preceded in death by wife Roberta "Bertie" (McGraw) Lichtenfels, siblings Herman Lichtenfels, Hazel Wesenberg, Irene Spory, Vongale Hillegas, Mary Novak, Thomas Lichtenfels, Chervyl Standish,...