Obituaries

May 12, 2025

Arcurio, Joseph F. (94) of Homer City passed away on May 12, 2025, at Rebekah Manor.  Born on Sept. 2, 1930.  Son of Peter and Mary (Marsico) Arcurio.  Preceded death by parents and daughter Lori Margic, grandson Joshua McClosky; Brothers Leo, Peter Jr., Alfred and Eugene Arcurio, Sisters Darlene Anderson and Mary Lou Zambanini.  Survived by...

May 11, 2025

Kevin Michael Huczko, 70, of Clyde, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at home on May 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous nine-year battle with multiple myeloma. Born on July 9, 1954, in Johnstown, PA, Kevin was the beloved son of the late Virginia and Mike Huczko. He is survived by his devoted wife...

May 10, 2025

Merle T., Baird, Bolivar, was born in Johnstown on August 8, 1943, to the late Merle Edward and Irene Grace (Penrose) Baird.  He peacefully entered Heaven's gates on May 10, 2025.  He was united in marriage to the former Patricia Hall on September 2, 1961.  They were married for 56 blissful years.  Merle was a coal...

May 9, 2025

Michael Joseph Haase, Sr. passed away in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, on May 9, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He was 67. Mike spent most of his life between Pennsylvania and Florida — making friends wherever he went. He had a way of filling a room, not because he was loud (though sometimes he was), but...

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...