Obituaries

Jun 23, 2021

William Raymond Conrad, 55, formerly of Seward passed away June 23, 2021.  Born August 28, 1965, in Johnstown, preceded in death by parents Ronald and Monna (Snyder) Conrad and sister-in-law Paula Conrad.

Survived by children Brittany Toman and husband Jake, Derry; and Ryan Conrad and wife McKenzie, Erie; grandchildren Avery, Blakely,...

Jun 19, 2021

Louella (Hamilton) Shaulis, 97, Johnstown, formerly of Seward, passed away June 19, 2021 at her home surround by her loving children. Born Wednesday July 11, 1923 in a house on Spackman Ave., in Seward, PA, the daughter of the late Alexander and Lillian (Dorney) Hamilton. She was married to, now deceased husband Dwight Shaulis for 50...

Jun 9, 2021

Roxann "Roxy" Campbell, 56, New Florence passed away June 9, 2021 from complications of COPD surrounded by loved ones.  She was Born July 30, 1964 in Indiana the daughter of late Carl Boyd and Catherine Joann (McIntire) McGinnis.  Also preceded in death by brother Daryl McGinnis, granddaughters Leah Campbell-Ressler and Adalena Grace Boring.

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Jun 4, 2021

Virginia R. Jones, 80, Seward, passed away June 4, 2021, at home surrounded by her loving family.  Born December 4, 1940, in Johnstown the daughter of the late Lloyd H. Berkey, Sr. and Clara E. (Smay) Berkey.  Also preceded in death by husband Thomas E. Jones, Jr. Brothers Lloyd Jr.; Harry and James Berkey. Sisters Dorothy Fetzer, Shirley...

May 26, 2021

Kelly Sue Pardee, 56, of Bolivar passed away on Wednesday May 26, 2021 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital.  The daughter of late Ronald and Judy (Hughes) Merritt, she was born November 21, 1964.  Kelly was an avid gardener and a woman of faith.  She loved going to yard sales, crafting, and singing.

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May 19, 2021

Kathleen R. Sheaffer, 77, Blairsville, passed away May 19, 2021 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital.  Born May 16, 1944 in Bolivar.  She was preceded in death by mother and step-father Mary (McKinney) and Ken Burkley.

Survived by children Brad Johnson and wife Cheryl, Terra Havash and...

May 18, 2021

Regis E. "Bama" Cassidy, 65, of Johnstown passed peacefully in his sleep May 18, 2021.  His is survived by sister Carole (Cassidy) Cherny and husband John, Lexington, SC; brother Barry L. Cassidy and sister-in-law Margory (Eichenlaub) Cassidy, both of New Florence; nieces Jennifer Whitsett (Jon), Shannon Wicker, Brianne Cassidy, Meghan Cunningham (Ryan), and his very best friend Gretchen...

May 17, 2021

Roger C. Elkin, 80, Robindale Heights passed away at his home surrounded by his family on May 17, 2021.  Born May 12, 1941 in Johnstown the son of late Cortland and Helen (Palmer) Elkin.

Survived by wife of 60 years Phyllis (Clark) Elkin; daughters Linda Coursin,...

May 11, 2021

Lynn S. Ritchey, 68, Seward passed away peacefully May 11, 2021.  Born May 3, 1953 in Johnstown the son of late Steward Ritchey and Margaret (Bartosh) Ritchey.  He grew up in Portage, worked for the railroad, F.M. Sheesley, owned his own trucking business and was a partner of C & T Pizza, and proud to be...

May 4, 2021

John "Jack" Mroczka, 70, Armagh, passed away at home on May 4, 2021. Born August 30, 1950 in Johnstown, the son of the late John and Dorothy (Gorman) Mroczka.  Also preceded in death by brother-in-law Kenneth Clark.

Survived by loving wife of 51 years Rhonda (Shomo)...

May 4, 2021

John C. Fry, 82, Indiana, formerly of Robinson, passed way May 4, 2021 at Moorehead Place in Indiana.  Born March 24, 1939 in Robinson the son of the late John P. and Dora A. (Campbell) Fry.  Also preceded in death by loving wife Janet (Penrose) Fry, Sisters Ann Marsh, Helen Fry , Cora Fry, Phyllis Cramer,  ...

May 2, 2021

Danny Penrose, 64, New Florence passed away May 2, 2021 at home.  Born September 18, 1956 in Johnstown the son of late Ernest Penrose, Sr. and Helen (Lickenfelt) Penrose Anderson.  Also preceded in death by sister Linda (Penrose) Sisitki, brother Chris Penrose and step-father Ray Anderson.

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Apr 28, 2021

Leonard S. "Andy" Long, 78, West Bolivar passed away April 28, 2021 at home.  Born January 10, 1943 in Johnstown the son of late Lester and Leona (Muir) Long.  Also preceded in death by brothers Ralph "Whitey" Thompson and Robert Thompson.

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Apr 24, 2021

Rella P. Yoder, 89, Dilltown went to be with the Lord April 24, 2021.  Born May 5, 1931 the daughter of late Reu and Josie (Crawford) Silbaugh.  Also preceded in death by grandson Mark Black, Jr., sisters Ella Walker, Betty Wolfe, Mary Comstock, and Dorothy Burkett, brothers Bill, Buck and Hob Silbaugh; and son-in-law David Mayall...

Apr 22, 2021

Roger Burkett, 64, Armagh passed away April 22, 2021 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center.  Born December 8, 1956 in Johnstown the son of late Francis Burkett and Mary (Eckenrode) Burkett Everhart.  Also preceded in death by brother James Burkett, and sisters Nancy Burkett and Betty Clark.

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Apr 18, 2021

Jean L Barelich, 73, Seward, passed away peacefully in the arms of her loving husband Larry of 49 years on April 18, 2021. Jean along with her twin sister Jeanette who passed away in 2005 were born to Elmer and Agnes Polich on April 23rd, 1947 in Seattle Washington. Jean met Larry in San Diego,...

Apr 18, 2021

Mildred F. (Castelli) Howard, 65, New Florence passed away April 18, 2021 at home.  Mildred was born May 20, 1955 in Pittsburgh the daughter of late Augustine F. and Ann R. (Chainese) Castelli.  Her husband Mark Harry Howard who she married in January 1975 and passed away in February 2017.  Also preceded by her sister Joni...

Apr 17, 2021

Marjorie L. Killinger, 91, Armagh went to be with the Lord April 17, 2021 at Indiana Regional Medical Center.  Born November 15, 1929 in Johnstown the daughter of late Victor J. and A. Ruth (Vanetta) Billick.  Also preceded in death by husband Charles E. "Chiz" Killinger, infant son Barry Killinger and brothers Victor Billick and Thomas...

Apr 15, 2021

Margaret E. "Peggy" Lichtenfels, 83, Robinson went to be with the Lord April 15, 2021 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center.  Born September 13, 1937 in Bolivar the daughter of late John A. and Lillian E. (Rossman) Baird.  Also preceded in death by brothers Andrew, William, Danny and Edward, sisters Martha, Irene, Francie, Brenda, Donna.

Apr 10, 2021

Margaret B. Steele, 82, Lexington Park, MD, formerly of Seward passed away April 10, 2021 at Gilchrist Hospice, Towson, MD.  Born July 27, 1938 in Bolivar, the daughter of the late Russell C. Peer and Dorothy Blanche (McDermott) Peer Seitz.  Also preceded in death by husband Perry E. Steele, son Ricky Steele, sisters Beryl Smith and...