Obituaries

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,...

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...