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Richard J. Facciani
Jan 25, 2025
FACCIANI – Richard J., 91, Richland, passed away on January 25, 2025. Born on September 11, 1933, in South Fork. Preceded in death by his parents, Perry and Elizabeth (Verish) Facciani; wife, Mildred (O’Yaski), who died August 12, 2008; brothers, Harry, Fred, and Joseph; and sister, Leona Gdula.
Survived by children, Greg, married to Donna (Prince); Patrick, married to Joanne (Cornaccia);...
Gary L. Smay
Jan 23, 2025
SMAY – Gary L. “The Van Man,” 81, St. Michael, passed away January 23, 2025, at home. Born August 12, 1943, in Windber. Preceded in death by parents; John D. and Sarah (Bailey) Smay; beloved wife, Edna F. “Eddie” (Bursee) Smay, who died April 23, 2024; and brothers, Byron and Dennis Smay.
Survived by children, Gary (Kelly) Smay Jr., John (Christi)...
Elio F. Lucci
Jan 23, 2025
LUCCI – Elio F., 93, Ehrenfeld, passed away peacefully at home on January 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Ehrenfeld, Elio lived a life devoted to family, hard work, and community. Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Betty (Vettori) Lucci, who died August 12, 2015; cherished daughter, Toni Papcunik; grandson, Anthony Scarton; brother, Anthony...
Michael Gary Mehall
Jan 16, 2025
MEHALL – M. Gary, 78, South Fork, died January 16, 2025. Born June 25, 1946, in South Fork. Preceded in death by parents, Michael “Merch” and Virginia Ruth “Ginny” (Stineman) Mehall; and sister-in-law, Claudia (Leach) Mehall.
Survived by wife, Sandra (Betz) Mehall; son, Darren, married to Jessica (Stoppe); stepdaughter, Tonya, wife of Ed Chambers; grandchildren, Jackson Beedle and Olivia and Emma...
Roger R. Layton
Jan 14, 2025
LAYTON – Roger R., 85, Windber, passed away January 14, 2025. Born January 20, 1939, in South Fork. Preceded in death by parents; Arlonza C. “Lonnie” and Wilma H. (Reighard) Layton; son, Eric Layton; and infant son, Bruce.
Survived by loving wife of 66 years, Sally (Baloga) Layton; daughters, LouAnn and husband, Robert Beecroft; Patti and husband, Darren Wilson; and Missy...
Donald W. Wills
Jan 10, 2025
WILLS – Donald W., 71, South Fork, went to be with the Lord, January 10, 2025. Born July 28, 1953, in Irwin; son of James and Sarah (Evans) Wills. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Kathleen (Smith) Wills, who died February 18, 2016; brother, Mark Wills; and sister, Anita Carlson.
Survived by daughter, Susan Wills; son, Donald, married to Amy (Nagle);...
Daniel J. Felix
Jan 6, 2025
FELIX – Daniel J., 44, Sidman, passed away January 6, 2025, at Conemaugh Hospital. Born February 6, 1980, in Johnstown. Survived by parents, Robert L. Felix Sr. (Carol) and Linda L. McGough (Pat); sisters, Laurie Fessler (Rick) and Becky Shirk (Rick); brother, Robert Felix Jr. (Bridget); nieces and nephews, Brett Byers; Cory (Courtney), Shawn and Megan Fessler; Tyler, Aaden, and...
Charles B. Bertolino
Jan 4, 2025
BERTOLINO – Charles B., 85, South Fork; passed away January 4, 2025. Born March 22, 1939, in Sidman; son of Peter P. Sr. and Bernice “Maggie” (Mickus) Bertolino. Preceded in death by parents; beloved wife, Mary Ann (Trotter) Bertolino, who died February 9, 2023; daughter, Theresa Fleck; grandson, Kyle Fleck; brothers, John, Peter, and James Bertolino; and nephew, Michael Bertolino.
Survived...
Anna Marie M. Singer
Jan 1, 2025
SINGER – Anna Marie M., 75, Summerhill, died January 1, 2025. Born January 5, 1949, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by parents, George J. “Kong” and Ruth M. (Riggs) Smiach; infant granddaughter, Ruth Ann; and brother, George Smiach.
Survived by husband of 56 years, Melvin C. Singer; son, James (Cheri Tucker); daughter, Mary Mosholder; grandchildren, Nancy Fagan (Shawn), Gage, and Stella...
Theresa F. Beyer
Dec 30, 2024
BEYER – Theresa F., 90, Summerhill, her soul entered Heaven, December 30, 2024. Born December 3, 1934, in Croyle Township. Preceded in death by parents, Firmin A. and Mary R. (Yauneridge) Beyer; sisters, Rose Robb (Vic), Betty Kraus (Walt), and Ella Jane Maser (Ralph); brothers, Fr. Firmin Beyer, OSB and Joseph Beyer; and brother-in-law, Harold Shannon.
Survived by siblings, Bernard (Diane),...
Vivian Glacken
Dec 29, 2024
GLACKEN – Vivian, 94, Westlake, Ohio; formerly of Richland Township, passed December 29, 2024. Born September 17, 1930, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by parents; Adolph and Margaret (Arbatosky) Matunis; husband, Glenn C. “Tom” Glacken, who died March 25, 2018; and brother, Anthony Matunis.
Survived by daughters, Deborah L. Glacken of North Ridgeville, Ohio; and Jennifer, wife of Stephen Lesinski of...
Paul L. Borelle
Dec 28, 2024
BORELLE – Paul L., 76, Elton, died December 28, 2024. Born April 21, 1948, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by parents, Frank G. and Edwina Jane (Whited) Borelle; first wife, Saundra (Parker) Borelle; sisters, Sandi Borelle and Sharon Mills; brother-in-law, Jerry Mills; and daughter, Stacy Marie Smay.
Survived by wife, Elinora M. (Bopp) Borelle; children, Shayne Borelle (Shannon Rummell); Shawn Borelle;...
Joseph Lubniewski
Dec 27, 2024
LUBNIEWSKI – Joseph, 63, Sidman, passed away December 27, 2024, at home. Born August 7, 1961, in Brooklyn, New York. Preceded in death by parents; John D. and Mildred (Chulick) Lubniewski; wife, Lisa M. (Miller) Lubniewski, who died October 4, 2022; brother, John Lubniewski; nephew, John Lubniewski; and stepsons, Jesse and DJ Klock.
Survived by sisters, Patricia Rounds and Carolyn Hawkins;...
Phyllis L. Smith
Dec 22, 2024
SMITH – Phyllis L. (Glacken), 92, South Fork, went home to Heaven December 22, 2024. Born June 3, 1932, in South Fork. Preceded in death by parents, James R. and Barbara Ann “Annie” (Berkey) Glacken; husband, Robert F. Smith, who died March 14, 2009; sisters, Dorothy Sell, Thelma Steele, and Patricia Bencosky; and brothers, James, Warren, and Charles.
Survived by youngest...
Raymond L. "Scotty" Truscott
Dec 18, 2024
TRUSCOTT – Raymond L. “Scotty,” 79, Johnstown, passed peacefully December 18, 2024, at home, surrounded by family. Born October 9, 1945, in South Fork. Preceded in death by parents, Arthur W. and Nellie N. (Simpson) Truscott; granddaughter, Samantha Dunfee; and brothers, Earl, Meade, and David.
Survived by wife, Dorothy J. (Chapman) Truscott; daughter, Amy Lynn Rolley; grandchildren, Megan, Mandie, and Haley;...
Bruce Lee Ryan
Dec 10, 2024
RYAN – Bruce Lee, 61, Beaverdale, died December 10, 2024 at UPMC Montefiore, Pittsburgh. Born June 13, 1963, in Johnstown, son of Benny L. and Betty Jane (Pershing) Ryan; preceded in death by parents; brother, Tom Schech; and sister, Jean Pershing.
Survived by son, Jesse Lee Ryan (Colleen); fiancé, Zelda Lermineau; sister, Virgina Mickey (Emory); brothers, Ernie Ryan and Keith Ryan...
Amelia J. "Miltch" Peracchino
Dec 10, 2024
PERACCHINO – Amelia J. “Miltch,” 88, St. Michael, passed away December 10, 2024. Born March 15, 1936, in Ehrenfeld. Preceded in death by parents, Paul and Susan (Mikita) Kerch; beloved husband of 55 years, James E. “Pooch” Peracchino, who died October 27, 2010; son and daughter-in-law, James D. “Jimbo” and Lisa (Albertelli) Peracchino; grandson, Tony Peracchino; sister, Ann Gurchik; and...
Barbara A. Reighard
Dec 3, 2024
REIGHARD – Barbara A., 85, Sidman, died December 3, 2024, at home. Born March 25, 1939, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by parents; John J. and Frances A. (Smith) Karl; husband, Foster J. “Jim” Reighard, who died December 4, 2020; infant brother, Bruce; brothers, John “Jack,” Charles W. “Bill,” and James; and in-laws, Robert Hebel, Betty Jane (Harvey) Karl, and...
Myrtle R. Haines
Nov 28, 2024
HAINES – Myrtle Regina, 86, Portage, died November 28, 2024. Born November 24, 1938, in Summerhill. Preceded in death by parents; Vincent J. Smith and Regina A. (McConnell) Smith-Miller; stepfather, Lewis J. Miller; husband, Harry Haines; son, Keith; daughter, Lori Ann Lane; grandchildren, Daniel, Nichole, Travis, and Keith; great grandson, David III; sisters, Audrey Ceneskie-Plummer, Dorothy Murray, Lydia Smith, Sylvia...
Richard C. Witherow
Nov 26, 2024
WITHEROW - Richard Clyde, 88, of Troutville, Virginia; formerly of Newtown - Conemaugh Township, Cambria County; passed away peacefully on November 26, 2024 after a long battle with Dementia. Born on August 5, 1936, in Conemaugh Township; son of Vincent H. and Marie A. (Berg) Witherow.
Preceded in death by parents; his beloved wife, Judith E. (Adams) Witherow; brothers, James Witherow,...
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