Obituaries

May 6, 2025

In Loving Memory of a Beloved Mother

It is with profound sorrow that we announce that Carole V. St. Clair, 80, Robinson passed away May 6, 2025, in Newport News, VA.  With a heart filled with love, compassion, and unwavering strength, she touched the lives of all who had the privilege...

May 4, 2025

Elaine Ann Ryan, 79, Seward passed away peacefully at home on May 4, 2025.  Born March 5, 1946, in Johnstown the daughter of late, Lester Earl and Sarah L. (Cobaugh) Plummer.  Also preceded in death by husband Arthur L. Ryan, granddaughter Jennifer Ryan, and siblings Helene Dietz, Ronald Plummer, Ruth Lehman, and Frances Smith.

May 1, 2025

Marcia (Rensko) Wretz, 64, Grand Rapids, MI, passed away May 1, 2025. Born May 29, 1960, in Johnstown, the daughter of the late Mike "Blackie" and Regina (Robinson) Rensko. Also preceded in death by brothers, Neal and Ronald Rensko, and sister, Shelly Rensko. Survived by daughter, Dianna (Daniel) Walters, Schoolcraft, MI; son, Frank (Sara) Wertz, Perronville, MI; grandchildren Alice,...

Apr 9, 2025

**In Loving Memory of Gary Emerson Nicewonger**

*July 12, 1949 – April 9, 2025*

With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life well-lived, we announce the passing of Gary Emerson Nicewonger on April 9, 2025, at West Penn Hospital in...

Apr 9, 2025

Wesley A. "Chewy" Crownover, 52, native of New Florence passed away April 9, 2025, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.  Born November 9, 1972, in Johnstown the son of late Dennis Crownover and Michele (Shaftic) Crownover Grix.

Survived by children Christopher Crownover, and companion Kaileigh, Gettysburg; Michele McElwee...

Apr 4, 2025

Earl Lee George, Sr. 69, Strongstown, went to be with the Lord April 4, 2025, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center.  Born June 14, 1955, in Indiana, the son of the late Herman Walter and Catherine Caroline (Hollenbaugh) Geroge.  Preceded in death by wife Audrey Lynn (Henry) George.  Brother Richard George and sister Alice Sark, brothers-in-law Larry...

Apr 2, 2025

Pizarchik, Andrew "Andy" J., Jr. 78, Armagh passed away April 2, 2025, at Select Specialty Hospital, Johnstown. Born August 18, 1946, in Armagh, the son of the late Andrew and Anna (Anderson) Pizarchik.

Prior to his passing, he was surrounded by his family and friends. In...

Apr 2, 2025

Ellen Colleen (Dillinger) Nicholson, 64, Lake Jackson, Texas passed away April 2, 2025, at home.  Born August 28, 1960, in Mount Pleasant, PA, the daughter of the late Harry E. and Mary Frances (Covey) Dillinger.

Survived by husband Robin Heathcock, Lake Jackson, TX; children Jennifer S....

Mar 26, 2025

Ronald G. Kelly, 63, Seward passed away March 26, 2025, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown.  Born August 6, 1961, in Johnstown the son of the late Robert E. and Virginia (Luther) Kelly.  Also preceded in death by brothers Robert J. and David M. Kelly, and brother-in-law Bert Szekeresh.

Mar 26, 2025

Leanne (Hess) Wascak, 87, Armagh passed into the arms of her loving God, joining her beloved husband Jim, on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.  Leanne was at home surrounded by her loving children.  Born September 19, 1937, Leanne was the daughter of the late Francis Hess and Wanda K. (Lawhead) O'Neill.

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Mar 24, 2025

Rose "Daisy" Marie Duncan, 81, of Brick NJ, passed away, Monday March 24 th , 2025, at her home.  She was born January 20, 1944, in Morgantown, West Virginia, a daughter of the late James Herbert Burns and Freda May Bittinger Burns Woy.

She was a very caring, loving, kind and...

Mar 22, 2025

Clayton P. Minear, 64, Robinson passed away peacefully at home on March 22, 2025.  Born April 25, 1961, in Norristown the son of the late William H. and Joyce M. (Green) Minear.  Also preceded in death by granddaughters Cheynne, Raelynn and twins Graciaes and Elijah, and theses brothers and sisters Lee Shantz, Jack Schantz, Judy (Schantz)...

Mar 20, 2025

Steve Lonesky, 93 Central City passed away March 20, 2025, at home.  Born January 3, 1932, in Heilwood the son of the late Nick, Sr. and Annie (Uadiski) Lonesky.  Also preceded in death by wife Rhoda Rebecca "Becky" (Smith) Lonesky, son Jimmy Lonesky, brother John Lonesky, and sisters Mary Griffith and Eva Mae Skubic.

Mar 20, 2025

Nancy A. Trimble, 78, New Florence, passed away March 20, 2025, at IHS Latrobe Hospital.  Born October 21, 1946, in Montana, the daughter of late Harold and Virginia (Lotton) Kibbee.

Also preceded in death by husband James F. Trimble. Brothers Lee, Harry, Jesse, Leo, Larry Kibbee...

Mar 16, 2025

Renee E. (Balencic) Henderson, 58, Johnstown passed away March 16, 2025, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown.  Born October 21, 1966, in Johnstown, the daughter of late Stephen and Mary Balencic.  Also preceded in death by sister Theresa.

Survived by sons Brock Henderson and wife Cindy,...

Mar 13, 2025

Sally S. Gademsey, 86, formerly of Blairsville passed away March 13, 2025, at Bella Healthcare Center, Uniontown.  Born August 28, 1938, in Lockport, the daughter of the late William and Thelma (Shirley) McKinney.  Also preceded in death by her husband, several brothers and sisters and other family members She will be dearly missed by her children and other family...

Mar 8, 2025

Sandra Ann "Sharon" Chero, 79, formerly of Robinson, passed away March 8, 2025, at Scenery Hill Manor.  Born August 11, 1945, in Indiana County, she was the daughter of the late Rocco and Ann (Thompson) Chero.  Also preceded in death by brothers Ronald and David Chero.

Survived by nieces and nephews...

Mar 7, 2025

William Jason Minerd, 47, Buffington Twp., passed away March 7, 2025, at home.  Born July 27, 1977, in Uniontown the son of Harold and Janette (Long) Minerd.  Preceded in death by his father.  Survived by mother, spouse Janice, his loving children Kelsie Minerd, Kyle Minerd, and Sadie Mitchell-Minerd, Tianna Mitchell, Isabella Hebenthal, Rebecca McCauley, and Tapanga...

Mar 3, 2025

Margaret Kathyrn (Croyle) Uadiski, 82, Seward, passed away March 3, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family.  Born October 2, 1942, in Johnstown, the daughter of the late Walter Grey, Jr. and Bessie (Powell) Croyle.

Marge married the "in her words" love of her life Michael on December 7, 1960,...

Mar 2, 2025

Dolores I Scarff, 87, Robinson, passed away March 2, 2025, surrounded by her family, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.  Born May 19, 1937, in Robinson the daughter of the late Orville and Margareath (Brett) Boring.   Also preceded in death by husband Robert Franklin Scarff, daughter Dianna Marsh, brother Roger Wesley Boring, son-in-law Brinton McGarvey, in-laws George...