Obituaries

Mar 1, 2025

Joseph Lee Emmert, 70, Blairsville, passed away March 1, 2025, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center.  Born March 5, 1954, in Latrobe, the son of the late Wesley and Bessie (Daugherty) Emmert.  Also preceded in death by daughter-in-law Melonie Hoak-Emmert.

Survived by children Bobbi J. Emmert, Joseph...

Feb 27, 2025

Thomas J DeStefano, 68, of Armagh (New Florence) passed away at his home on Thursday, February 27, 2025, after a short battle with lung cancer.

Born and raised in Pottsville, PA, he is the son of late Andrew A. and Loreta (Nicolo) DeStefano.

Tom served (6...

Feb 23, 2025

Paul W. Ludwig, 86, New Florence passed away surrounded by his family February 23, 2025, at Independence Health Latrobe Hospital.  Born January 23, 1939, the son of the late Joseph and Carrie (Travis) Ludwig.  Paul grew up in Seward enjoying all that a small town had to offer.  Paul graduated from Laurel Valley H.S. in 1958. ...

Feb 22, 2025

Pamela J. Clark, 81, Armagh, passed away February 22, 2025, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.  Born September 9, 1943, at Elgin Field, FL, the daughter of late Walter Glenn and Myrtle E. (Trindle) Carney.  Also preceded in death by grandson SPC Steven James Clark.

Survived by...

Feb 21, 2025

Ronald W. Rensko, 71, Seward, passed away February 21, 2025, at home. Born September 3, 1953, in Johnstown, the son of the late Mike "Blackie" and Regina (Robinson) Rensko. Also preceded in death by brother Neal Rensko and sister Shelly Rensko.

Survived by daughter Ronnie Jo (Rensko) Minicucci and husband Adam,...

Feb 20, 2025

Emily Rae Waters, 91, formerly of New Florence, passed away February 20, 2025, at UPMC Wellsboro.  Born December 9, 1933, in Berlin, the daughter of the late Sherman D., Sr. and Anna M (Weighley) Glessner.  Also preceded in death by husband George Waters; sister Hazel Sechler, Margaret Bloch and infant sister Pauline Glessner

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Feb 19, 2025

Lysle B. McClellan, Jr., 73, Bolivar passed away February 19, 2025, at Allegheny General Hospital.  Born October 29, 1951, in Johnstown the son of the late Lysle B., Sr., and Lydia (Balabouchina) McClellan.  Also preceded in death by wife Patty (Shetler) McClellan, grandson Andrew Garland, and brother Mike McClellan.

Feb 19, 2025

Richard E. "Dick" Weaverling, 87, Cramer, passed away peacefully in his sleep February 19, 2025, at home.  Born November 14, 1937, in Johnstown, the son of the late William and Florence (Lohr) Weaverling.  Also preceded in death by sisters Eileen Byers and Phyllis Rhodes, and brother William Weaverling.

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Feb 16, 2025

John Daniel "Dan" Cobaugh, 70, Roaring Spring passed away peacefully February 16, 2025, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center surrounded by family and friends.  He was born April 25, 1954, in Johnstown, the son of the late John T. and Ethel E. (Ramsey) Cobaugh.  Also preceded in death by in-laws Stanley and Marisa (Filidei) Mroczka, niece Jean...

Feb 10, 2025

Mrs. Carol Sattizahn, age 53, of Huntsville, Alabama, passed away on February 10, 2025, in Huntsville, Alabama. She was born to George and Mary Ann Caldwell on August 9, 1971, in Pennsylvania.

Carol was a Staff Operations Specialist with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and provided 35 years of dedicated service....

Feb 8, 2025

Sue Loveridge, 76, Grange Hall Rd., Seward passed away February 8, 2025, at home.  Born October 9, 1948, in Ligonier the daughter of late Glenn and Mildred (Smyder) Loveridge.  Also preceded in death by brothers Jim, Bob, and Jack Loveridge.

Survived by brothers and sisters, Roger...

Feb 7, 2025

Mark D. Felton, 63, Johnstown, passed away February 7, 2025, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center.  Born March 19, 1961, in Johnstown, the son of Viola (Kisamore) and John Felton, Sr.

Mark was an amazing artist and friend.  He was a hard worker and enjoyed lifting weights and working out.

Feb 7, 2025

Margaret "Margie" Lewis, 75, died at her home in New Florence, PA on February 7, 2025, surrounded by her beloved family.  She was born on August 20, 1949, in Erie, the daughter of the late William and Veronica (Trojanovich) Ester.  Margaret was a loving daughter, devoted wife, and dedicated mother.

Feb 6, 2025

Avice Hope Chesla

February 7, 1937 - February 6, 2025

Compassion and kindness flowed freely from the heart of Avice as she always was quick with a smile, had a hug for all, and offered an invitation to "Come Sit Awhile".

Feb 1, 2025

Glenda Lee Howard, 80, New Florence died February 1, 2025, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown.  Born March 2, 1944, in New Florence the daughter of late John W. and Agnes Violet (DeWitt) Kisamore.  Also preceded in death by husband Robert R. Howard, sisters Wanda Berkstresser and Judy Kinzey, and brother Arthur "Whitey" Kisamore.

Jan 29, 2025

Wendy Sue Beeler, 60, Westmont passed away January 29, 2025, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center.  Born November 21, 1964, at Sawyer AFB, Michigan.  The daughter of late Larry E. and Janet M. (Fisher) Beeler.  Also preceded in death by husband Stephen Kohler.

Survived by sister Roni Scott and husband Gary, nephew...

Jan 29, 2025

Robert E Sombronski, 88, of Armagh, passed away January 29, 2025, at Indiana Regional Medical Center. Born November 12, 1936, in Windber Pa to John and Mary (Koreltz) Sombronski. He was a member of St Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church where he spent many days working on the church and getting ready for the festivals where he...

Jan 25, 2025

Louise Ann (Mroczka) Cengia, 90, Armagh passed away January 25, 2025, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center.  Born December 5, 1934, in Armagh, the daughter of late John and Josephine (Kaminski) Mroczka.  Also preceded in death by loving husband of 46 years Aldo Cengia; she was the last surviving member in her family of eleven.  Going before...

Jan 24, 2025

Richard Zello, 81, of Brush Valley, PA, passed away on January 24, 2025, at St. Andrew's Village having battled Multiple Myeloma. Born March 20, 1943, in Kenwood, PA the son of the late George and Elizabeth (Sapara) Zello. Preceded in death by his wife Brenda (Lichtenfels) Zello whom he married on October 15, 1966, and sisters...

Jan 23, 2025

Kelli Ann (Burke) McClain, 66, Robinson passed away January 23, 2025, at home.  Boen January 29, 1958, in Beeville, TX the daughter of late Richard W. and Patricia A. (Brauer) Burke.  Also preceded in death by sister Arlie J. Burke.

Survived by husband Raymond D. McClain,...