OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Douglas Paul Jones
Jan 19, 2024
JONES – Douglas Paul, 50, South Fork, died at Conemaugh Hospital January 19, 2024, with his wife by his side. Born September 17, 1973, in Johnstown; son of Russell and Susan (Reighard) Jones.
Preceded in death by grandparents, Willard Jones; and Ralph and Hope (Ryan) Reighard; and mother-in-law, Sonja (Abram) McGregor.
Survived by his high school sweetheart, Heather (McGregor) Jones, whom he...
Donald L. Edwards
Jan 18, 2024
EDWARDS – Donald L., 43, South Fork, died at Conemaugh Hospital January 18, 2024, surrounded by family. Born February 18, 1980, in Johnstown; son of Bonnie (Weaver) Edwards and the late Lewis Edwards Jr.
Survived by mother, with whom he resided; sister, Lisa Edwards and her dog, Mocha; dear friend, Heidi Oswalt; and beloved dogs, Star and Bella. Graduate of Greater...
Michael J. Cannonie Jr.
Jan 16, 2024
CANNONIE – Michael James “Mike,” 70, Johnstown, formerly of South Fork, passed away January 16, 2024, at home. Born April 9, 1953, in Johnstown, son of Michael James Cannonie Sr. and Helen (Conley) Homza. Preceded in death by parents; stepfather, Joseph Homza; infant brother, Robert (Bobby) Homza; and sister, Traila Graffius.
Survived by loving wife of 52 years, Joyce Ann...
Lynn E. Sambol
Jan 13, 2024
SAMBOL – Lynn E., 70, Richland, formerly of Krayn; found her “forever apartment” in Heaven January 13, 2024. Born October 18, 1953, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by father, Robert A. Weyandt, Sr. and brother, Robert A. Weyandt, Jr.
Survived by daughters, Stephanie Stombaugh (Ron) and Andrea Corbett (Steve); beloved grandchildren, Madison Stombaugh (Brenden), Corey Stombaugh (Tori), Hannah Williams, Tanner...
Harold M. Hinkledire, Jr.
Jan 12, 2024
HINKLEDIRE – Harold Milton, Jr., 71, of Salix, passed away January 12, 2024. Born September 14, 1952 in Roaring Spring, PA son of Harold Milton Sr. and Beatrice Grace (Bastin) Hinkledire. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Yvonne Caycho; and longtime companion, Monika Pfeil.
Survived by daughter Melissa Faith; granddaughter, Alyssa; grandson, Zachariah; two great granddaughters, Presley and...
Dennis B. Bowen
Jan 9, 2024
BOWEN – Dennis Bray, 82, South Fork, went to be with the Lord January 9, 2024. Born August 15, 1941, in South Fork, son of J. Earl and Marion E. (Bray) Bowen. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Carole Yeager; and brother, William D. Bowen.
Survived by beloved wife, Dorothy L. (Ellenberger) Bowen, whom he married May...
Jim M. Fisher
Jan 6, 2024
FISHER – James M. “Jim,” 77, Summerhill, formerly of Portage; died unexpectedly January 6, 2024, at home. Born May 11, 1946, in Johnstown, son of William A. Sr. and Audrey (Crate) Fisher. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Deborah A. Kubacka; and brother, John F. “Jack” Fisher. Survived by loving wife of 54 years, Janet (Mauger) Fisher; son, Jimmy Jr....
Marvin Noon
Jan 2, 2024
NOON – James “Marvin,” 73, The Villages, Florida; died January 2, 2024. Born June 26, 1950, in South Fork, son of James M. and Sannie T. (Oswalt) Noon. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Thelma Robinson; and brother-in-law, James Martin.
Survived by loving wife of 53 years, Diana (Hoffman) Noon, whom he married April 18,1970; sons, Scott (Amy...
Joanne C. Single
Jan 1, 2024
SINGLE – Joanne C., 85, Beaverdale, died January 1, 2024. Born April 21, 1938, in Beaverdale, daughter of John F. and Anna (Eurcho) Chunta. Preceded in death by parents; husband, James E. Single, who died September 6, 1972; granddaughter, Stephanie Horten; and brothers, Bernard Chunta (Mary) and Fr. Roger Chunta, T.O.R. Survived by daughters, Susan (Joseph Horten); Diane (Todd Montemorano);...
Steve J. Pepoy
Dec 29, 2023
PEPOY – Steve J.,91, St. Michael, died December 29, 2023. Born February 2, 1932, in Johnstown, son of John and Elizabeth (Pastor) Pepoy. Preceded in death by parents; beloved wife, Gladys E. (Margo) Pepoy, who died March 3, 2009; daughter, Judith Mary Pepoy; sisters, Marie Ambrose, Ann Franze, Irene Burkey, and Elizabeth Mihalko; and brothers, John, Joseph, and George Pepoy....
Anthony J. "Skip" Mickus Jr.
Dec 27, 2023
MICKUS – Anthony J. Jr. “Skip,” 89, Sidman, died December 27, 2023. Born May 16, 1934, in South Fork, son of Anthony J. Sr. and Florence C. (Jenkins) Mickus. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Barbara Ann Younkins; and former wife, Shirley A. (Feeney) Mickus. Survived by children, Diane (Carl Bopp); Daniel (Sheila Albertelli); Deborah Mickus; and Anthony F. (Cece...
Eugene E. "Buster" Miller
Dec 24, 2023
MILLER – Eugene E. “Buster,” 69, Sidman, died unexpectedly December 24, 2023. Born March 17, 1954, in Johnstown, son of Hershel E. “Gene” and Evelyn J. “Chappie” (Chappell) Miller. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Susan Dennison, Cheryl “Cheri” Gore, and Lisa Lubniewski; and beloved German Shepherd, “Maiden.” Survived by wife, Kelly A. (McConeghy); and children, Jessica Voss; Tyara Miller;...
Judith A. Leventry
Dec 22, 2023
LEVENTRY – Judith A. “Judy,” 77, Salix, died December 22, 2023. Born January 9, 1946, in Johnstown; daughter of the late Ray T. and Emma C. (Ross) Stormer. Survived by beloved husband of 56 years, Donald G. Leventry, whom she married May 6, 1967; children, Matthew (Lori Kolat); Dawn (Mike Shirey); and John (Stacey Lavely); grandchildren, Kelsey (Terrence), Kayla (Mason),...
Bonita L. Long
Dec 22, 2023
LONG – Bonita L., 55, Summerhill, died December 22, 2023. Born October 2, 1968, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Joseph R. and Dorothy L. (Turner) Long. Survived by siblings, Joann I., wife of Harold “Pat” Smith; Joseph M., married to Susan Jo (Taylor); Michael J., married to Bobbie Jo (Jarvie); and Susan M. Kimmell; and numerous nieces and nephews....
Kenneth J. Fetsko
Dec 19, 2023
FETSKO – Kenneth J., 81, Ehrenfeld, died December 19, 2023, at Windber Hospital. Born April 13, 1942, in Beaverdale, son of the late Michael “Mickey” and Leona M. (Swope) Fetsko. Survived by loving wife of 56 years, Beverly (Yeager) Fetsko; children, Ken Jr. (Dawn Neff); Kelly Jo (Bud Evans); and Terry L. (Deb Wagner); grandchildren, Bethany, Alex, and Cheyenne; great...
Carla A. Smith
Dec 19, 2023
SMITH – Carla, 62, New Germany, died December 19, 2023, at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital. Born July 9, 1961, in Spangler, daughter of Bernard C. and Virginia A. (Krug) Strohmier. Preceded in death by father, Bernard C. Strohmier; son, Charles; and granddaughter, Katriel. Survived by mother; husband, Barry Smith, whom she married September 23, 1989; children, Grace (Robert Smithbauer), Price Smith...
Shawn M. Flynn
Dec 14, 2023
FLYNN – Shawn, 49, New Germany, died December 14, 2023, at home, surrounded by family and friends. Born March 3, 1974, in Johnstown, son of Paul Jr. and Twila (Motchenbaugh) Flynn. Preceded in death by sister, Stephanie Flynn; grandparents, Hilary and Anna Jean (Bimle) Motchenbaugh and Paul Sr. and Anna Jane (Bever) Flynn; and uncles, Wayne, Tom, and Barry Motchenbaugh....
Danny Ray Adams
Dec 11, 2023
ADAMS – Danny Ray, 71, Summerhill, formerly of Salix; died December 11, 2023. Born May 2, 1952, in Williamston, North Carolina; son of Bernice D. and Katie (Scott) Adams. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Cathy J. (Ellenberger) Adams, who died April 13, 2018; and brother, Melvin Douglas Adams. Survived by daughter, Christina (Paul Grosik); son, Danny Ray Jr. (Gary...
Margaret L. "Peggy" New
Dec 10, 2023
NEW – Margaret L. “Peggy,” 73, Mount Hope, died December 10, 2023. Born October 10, 1950, daughter of Donald and Pauline (Pennington) Martin. Preceded in death by first husband, Thomas Cogley; and second husband, Thomas New. Survived by sons, Gary and Mike Cogley; granddaughter, Alyssa Cogley; siblings, Barbara Sander (Terry), Paulette Hassell (Ronald), Donald Martin (Stacy), Arthur Martin (Evie), Timothy...
William D. "Bill" Hudson
Dec 9, 2023
HUDSON – William Donald, 62, Glen Rock, died December 9, 2023, at home surrounded by family. Born January 31, 1961, in Goldsboro, North Carolina; son of William Robert “Bob” and Marilyn L. “Sue” (Thomas) Hudson. Preceded in death by mother, and brother, Robert J. Hudson. Survived by father; fiancé, Lora Miller; sister, Betty D. (Warren Edwards); niece, Shannon L. (Matthew...


