Death Notices

Ponczek - Frederick W. "Fred," 83, Johnstown. Family and friends will be received Monday, July 20, from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. at Hindman Funeral Home, 1521 Frankstown Road. Full obituary at HindmanFuneralHomes.com.

Koytek - David P., 62., of Gallitzin. Viewings Sunday, July 19, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Gibbons-Houser Funeral Home Inc., Gallitzin. Funeral Mass Monday 10 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Church, Cresson. Gibbons-Houser Funeral Home Inc. (www.gibbonsfunerals.com)

Kuchenbrod - Paul Joseph Jr., 51, South Fork. At Paul's request, no public viewing or service. Private committal, St. Mary's Cemetery, New Germany. Family is being served by Harris Funeral Home, 500 Cherry Lane, Richland. Full obituary at www.wharrisfuneralhome.com.

Shilling - Cindy A., Patton, formerly of Portage, age 70. Matevish and Matevish Funeral Home, Ebensburg. (www.matevishfuneralhome.com)

Shoemaker - Deborah Sue, 71, Johnstown. On Saturday, July 18, 2026, a gathering will be held from 9 until the memorial service at 11 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 514 Shady Lane, Windber, PA 15963. Full obituary at simiplealternatives.com.

Alexander - Sharon L., 77, of Portage. (Decort Funeral Home Inc.)

Shaffer - Linda (Kirby), 77, Durham, NC, formerly of Johnstown, PA, passed away June 29, 2026, in Durham. Celebration of Life will be held Aug. 25, 2026, in Durham. Arrangements by Clements Funeral Home, Durham, NC.

Astleford - Terry M., 84, Richland Township. (Meek & Dalla Valle)

Fesko - Robert J., 88, of Johnstown, passed away July 10, 2026. The family is being assisted by the Francis G. Ozog Funeral Home Inc.

Kindja - Karen Lee, 81, of Johnstown. Askew-Houser, Nanty Glo. Complete obituary at www.askew-houser.com.

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78, of Johnstown. Viewing on Wednesday, July 15, from 3-7 p.m. at Frank Duca Funeral Home, Westmont Chapel. Complete obituary in today's edition. (Duca, Westmont)