Obituaries

Jan 21, 2025

Helen Marie Rudnik, 100, Armagh passed away January 21, 2025, at home.  She was born January 14, 1925, in Portage the daughter of late Gust and Katherine "Kadie" (Koontz) Rudnik.  Also preceded in death by grandson Jason Dziagwa, brothers Wilbert, who was KIA in WWII, Robert, Harry, Gus, Edward, and Richard Rudnik, sisters Evelyn Geschke, and...

Jan 8, 2025

Dorothy May "Dolly" Boring, 85, Armagh passed away January 8, 2025, at Maple Heights Health and Rehab, Ebensburg.  Born September 11, 1939, in Johnstown the daughter of late Floyd M. and Elizabeth Marie (Bachik) Craft.  Also preceded in death by husband Arnold Boring, brothers James, Floyd, Frederick, and Robert Craft, sister Ruth...

Jan 7, 2025

Vanessa J. Strick, 71, Johnstown passed away January 7, 2025, at Richland Health and Rehabilitation after a long and courageous battle with M.S.  Born January 23, 1953, in Johnstown the daughter of late David B. Caldwell, Jr. and Jean J. (Mitchell) Caldwell Darby.  Also preceded in death by brother David Caldwell, nephew Michael Fisher, Jr., and...

Dec 31, 2024

Twila Jean Conrad, 85, New Florence, passed away December 31, 2024, at Independence Health System Westmoreland Hospital.  Born July 26, 1939, in Cook Twp., the daughter of the late Carl and Sarah (Hoffer) Piper.  Also preceded in death by husband Raymond Conrad, brother Charles Piper and sister Thelma Galbraith.

Dec 23, 2024

Bonnie L. Bakos, 83, Seward went to be with the Lord December 23, 2024, at home.  Born October 4, 1941, in Johnstown the daughter of late J. Clair and Adah (Younkin) Hood.  Also preceded in death by brother Marvin Hood.

Survived by husband Andrew Bakos, sons Jeffrey Hill and wife Cecelia and Brian Hill, 2 grandchildren, 2...

Dec 22, 2024

Nancy L. Decker, 83, Johnstown, passed away December 22, 2024, at home. Born August 16, 1941, in New Kensington, the daughter of the late John and Violet (Frain) Decker.  Also preceded in death by sister Stella Catherine Bartlebaugh.

Survived by sister Betty Gindelsperger, special niece Melissa Daniels along with several other...

Dec 22, 2024

Karen Herrle, 65, Seward passed away December 22, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family.  Born May 13, 1959, in Puerto Rico, the daughter of late Gregory and Barbara Skrabut.  Also preceded in death by husband Richard Herrle, sister Diana Dorchak.

Survived by children Barbie...

Dec 12, 2024

Melissa Ann Boyd, 45, Ferndale, PA, passed away December 12, 2024, at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, PA.  Born December 1, 1979, in Hanford, California.

She is survived by her fiancé Caleb Richards, daughters Ginger Boyd and Ruby McDuffee, all of Ferndale, PA; mother, Melinda Reddin, Reno, NV, sister Shannon Chavez, and brother Sage Reddin.

Melissa...

Dec 8, 2024

Ivan "Bud" Luther, 90, Armagh passed away December 8, 2024.  Born March 8, 1934, in Homer City.  He was the son of the late J. Ord and Areta (Cunningham) Luther.  Bud is preceded in death by his loving wife Laura R. (Rager) Luther, siblings James Luther, Phyllis Wagner, Thomas Luther, and Dennis Luther.

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Dec 3, 2024

Raymond John Oliver, 82, New Florence native of Robinson, passed away December 3, 2024, at Forest Hills Personal Care Home.  Born June 8, 1942, in Robinson, the son of the late Frank "Fritz" and Alberta (Penrose) Oliver.  Also preceded in death by wife Carolyn "Carrie" (Hood) Oliver, brothers Charles and Carl Oliver and sister Lana Sulik...

Dec 2, 2024

Sara Jane Boring, 93, formerly of New Florence, passed away December 2, 2024, at Laurel View Village.  Born January 29, 1931, in Strangford the third child and first daughter of the late Ellsworth Sr. and Carrie (Dunmire) Muir.  Also preceded in death by husband Leroy S. Boring, brothers Fred, Ellsworth, Jr. Robert, James, and Harry Muir. ...

Nov 29, 2024

Arnold T. "Jake" Patterson, 99, Seward, passed away November 29, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family.  Born June 24, 1925, in Johnstown, the last surviving child of the late Thomas and Elizabeth (Heinrich) Patterson.  Also preceded in death by wife Dorothy Jean (Colananni) Patterson; son David R Patterson; sisters Dorothy Keelan, Margaret Burkett, Ethel...

Nov 26, 2024

Nathan Paul Mihalko, 28, Richland Twp.  passed away on November 26, 2024.  Born July 29, 1996, the son of Jeffrey and Dawn (Filat) Mihalko.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by sister Sarah Penatzer and husband Matthew; nephew Aaron Penatzer; Grandmother MaryAlice (Kirschman) Mihalko; Grandfather Albert Filat; beloved dog...

Nov 25, 2024

Shirley Ann Stiles, 90, Heshbon went to be with the Lord on November 25, 2024.  Born November 7, 1934, in Nu Mine the daughter of late George and Emma (Larson) Plowman.  Also preceded in death by husband Charles L. Stiles, great-granddaughter Leah Campbell Ressler, brothers William and Charles Plowman, sisters Lee Wassell, Marie Romano, Betty Flanagan,...

Nov 24, 2024

John L. Garshnick, 58, New Florence passed away November 24, 2024, at home.  Born September 20, 1966, in Ohio the son of late Leo and Ruth (Marcum) Garshnick.  Also preceded in death by brother Leo Garshnick, Jr., and nieces Kristie and Nicole Garshnick.

Survived by these...

Nov 24, 2024

Michael Scott McMillan, 44, Johnstown formerly of Blairsville passed away November 24, 2024, at home, due to complications from diabetes and MS.  He was born September 7, 1980, Indiana, PA.

He is survived by mother and stepfather Lucy (Wascak) Stanoszek and David Stanoszek, Apollo.  Also survived...

Nov 21, 2024

R. Eugene "Gene" Shingler, 85, Locust, NC formerly of Seward passed away November 21, 2024, in Charlotte, NC.  Born July 14, 1939, in Johnstown, the son of late Blair H. and LaVerda H. (Skyles) Shingler.  Also preceded in death by sons Jeffrey and Gregory Shingler, stepson Mark McIntire, and brother Blair V. Shingler.

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Nov 19, 2024

Jamie Yeager, 63, Kersey passed away November 19, 2024, at home.  Born April 22, 1961, in Johnstown the son of late Leonard Yeager and Shirley (Muir) Yeager Dranzik.  Also preceded in death by brother Joey Yeager, sister Judy Yeager, and stepfather James Dranzik.

Survived by children...

Nov 13, 2024

Dwight "Lee" Hess, 74, of Vintondale, passed into Jesus's Heavenly arms on November 13, 2024.  He was born in Johnstown on June 30, 1950, to the late Dwight E. and Cora (Boring) Hess.

He is survived by wife of 51 years the former Gale Campbell.  He...

Nov 6, 2024

Lorraine Blattenberger, 80, Robinson, passed away November 6, 2024, at The Communities at Indian Haven.  Born April 30, 1944, in Robinson the daughter of late Guy Randall, Sr., and Ruth Mae (Smith) Sullinger.  Also preceded in death by two infant daughters, sister Genevieve Arford, brother Guy Sullinger, Jr. and infant brother Phillip Sullinger.

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