The Tribune Democrat

David NolanDavid R. Nolan

1938 - 2026

"Dates" passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026. David was born and raised in the family home in Martindale, PA. Dates was born November 21, 1938 to Joseph and Ethel "Zaman" Nolan. Dates is preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Agnes "Sis" Nolan, brother Joseph Nolan, brothers-in-law Raymond, Ronald, and...

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John Price Jr.John Pershing Price Jr.

1953 - 2026

Price - John Pershing Jr., 72, of Windber, passed away on April 16, 2026, at home. Born September 24, 1953, to the late John Pershing Sr. and Lorraine (Truscott) Price, Portage. Preceded in death by brother-in-law, Galen Seese, Ebensburg; mother and father-in-law, Jacob and Ona Lester; and son-in-law, Charles Davis....

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Dr. Wesley BerkebileDr. Wesley Jennings Berkebile

1941 - 2026

Berkebile - Dr. Wesley Jennings, 85, of New Wilmington, Pa., went home to be with the Lord on April 12, 2026. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family.
Wes was born January 13, 1941, at his family home in South Fork where news of his birth was delivered to relatives and neighbors by the milkman along with...

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David MehallDavid D. Mehall

1943 - 2026

82, of Hastings, Pa., passed away at UPMC Shadyside. Born in Spangler, he was the son of the late Michael and Mary Mehall. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Marianne (Hrubochak) Mehall; daughter, Keri A. (Denny) Marshall, of Cherry Tree; and son, David J. (Amy) Mehall, of Pittsburgh. He is also survived...

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Mary ParsonMary Louise Parson

1975 - 2026

Mary Louise Parson, 50, Johnstown, passed away on April 13, 2026. Born on October 26, 1975, to Terry and Patricia (Rokosz) Johnson. Preceded in death by father, Terry Johnson. Survived by husband, Bob Fitzpatrick; mother, Patty Johnson; sister, Jesse Johnson and husband, Evan Harris; brother, Ian Johnson; nephews,...

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Magdi AzerMagdi Azer

1933 - 2026

Dr. Magdi Azer, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and esteemed member of the medical community, peacefully passed away on April 13, 2026 leaving behind a legacy of compassion, innovation, and kindness that will continue to inspire all who knew him.

Born on October 23, 1933, in Cairo, Egypt, Magdi moved to the...

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John LecheneJohn Andre Lechene

1955 - 2026

70, Patton, passed away April 15, 2026, at UPMC Altoona Hospital, from complications of battling several serious illnesses for the last six years. Born May 21, 1955, in Warren, MI, the son of Leo and Rose Marie (Hoste) Lechene. Preceded in death by parents and brother, Mark Lechene. Survived by loving wife of 46...

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Amy CasaleAmy Casale

1979 - 2026

Casale - Amy Smithmyer Casale, of Allison Park, Pa., passed away peacefully into eternal rest on April 10, 2026.
Amy is survived by her beloved husband of nearly 19 years, Jerry Casale, Jr., and their son, Michael, age 3. She is also survived by her loving parents, James and Louise Smithmyer, of Loretto, Pa.; her...

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Catherine RodgersCatherine Louise Rodgers

1938 - 2026

Rodgers - Catherine Louise "Weezie," 87, of Butler, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Born in Johnstown, Pa., on August 25, 1938, she was the beloved daughter of the late John Joseph Patay and Catherine Matilda (Rolincik) Patay.
Louise, or "Weezie" as she was affectionately known by...

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Janice RodkeyJanice Ann Rodkey

1954 - 2026

RODKEY -Janice Ann, 72, Vinco, passed away April 6, 2026, at Heritage Ridge Senior Living at Johnstown. Born Jan. 21, 1954, in Colver, to the late Nicholas V. Altimus and Betty Jane (Forth) Altimus-Young. Preceded in death by parents, and brothers, Roma Von Altimus and Nicholas Wendell Altimus. Survived by children,...

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Pat MinittiPat Minitti

1943 - 2026

MINITTI - Pat, 82, of Chandler, Arizona, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026, surrounded by his beautiful family. Pat was born and raised in Windber, Pennsylvania. His father, Carlo, was a coal miner, and his mother, Helen, made fresh pasta for the family every night. As a young boy, Pat loved being by his...

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Richard SnyderRichard Snyder

1947 - 2026

SNYDER - Rick, 78, of Johnstown, passed away at Conemaugh Memorial Center on April 12, 2026. Born Aug. 13, 1947, to Elmer and Thelma (Shoemaker) Snyder. Proceeded in death by parents; brother, Marlin; and sisters, Roberta (Jim) Jacoby and Sandy (Gene) Billetdeaux. Survived by his loving children, Mandy Snyder,...

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William SheehanWilliam J. Sheehan

1936 - 2026

Sheehan - William J., age 90, formerly of Ebensburg, passed away peacefully at his son's house in Harrisburg on April 13, 2026. He was born Feb. 26, 1936, in Johnstown to the late Jeremiah and Mary (Murphy) Sheehan. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 30 years, Anita (Earhart). He is survived by his...

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Vanessa DraganiVanessa A. Dragani

1982 - 2026

Dragani - Vanessa A., Ebensburg, age 43, died April 12, 2026, at home. Born April 30, 1982, at Hershey Medical Center, daughter of John and Paula (Shonk) Adams. Survived by parents; husband, Rev. Deacon Anthony Dragani; children, Isabella and Gabriella; and brothers, Eric Adams and Douglas Adams. Formerly worked at...

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Glenn Rager Sr.Glenn M. Rager Sr.

1941 - 2026

84, Charles, went to be with the Lord April 12, 2026, at home. Born July 8, 1941, in Johnstown, the son of the late Roy C. Rager, Sr. and Marcella Rose Brudar-Rager. Also preceded in death by wife, Mary (Boring) Rager, whom he was married to for 46 years, and brothers, Norman (Bonnie), Richard (Elizabeth) and John...

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MR. Joseph GrimmeMR. Joseph Grimme

1952 - 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joseph "Joe" Grimme, who left us peacefully on April 13, 2026, at the age of 73. Born on November 8, 1952, in Johnstown, Pa., to the late Charles and Magdaline Grimme. He was preceded in death also by his sister, Charlotte Heafer.
Joe is survived by his devoted...

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Clifford MillerClifford E. Miller

1952 - 2026

Miller - Clifford E., 74, Johnstown, passed away on April 11, 2026. Born January 30, 1952, to the late Ollie John and Mabel (Davis) Miller. Preceded in death by brothers, Alvin Miller and Ollie John Miller, Jr.; and sister-in-law, Beverly Benson. Survived by devoted wife, Nancy (Hull) Miller; children, Michele...

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William GavlakWilliam Matthew Gavlak

1940 - 2026

Gavlak - William Matthew "Bill" passed away Saturday, April 11, 2026, from complications of his Parkinson's disease. He was born in Windber, Pa., eldest son of John L. and Mary (Sombronski) Gavlak. He is an alumnus of Portage High School and The University of Pittsburgh, where he obtained his degree in Chemistry....

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Cynthia Benyacko-ByerCynthia Benyacko-Byer

1963 - 2026

Benyacko-Byer - Cynthia "Cindee," 62, of Punxsutawney, Pa., left us for a better place April 7, 2026. She was preceded in death by husband, Joseph Byer; father, Michael Benyacko; brother, Michael; and sister, Denise.
Survived by mother, Marianna (Giacomelli, Benyacko) Mariskanish; sister, Marianna Glover (Stephen);...

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Margaret BotteicherMargaret A. Botteicher

1933 - 2026

Botteicher - Margaret A. "Peggy" (Zock), 92, of Portage, passed away on April 11, 2026, in Johnstown. She was born on November 21, 1933, in Portage Township. Peggy was the daughter of Thomas and Helen (Evon) Zock. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William R. Botteicher; her friend and companion,...

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Judith SieversJudith A. (Krise) Sievers

1940 - 2026

SIEVERS - Judith A. (Krise) "Judy," 85, of Windber, Pennsylvania, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Born on June 29, 1940, in Cambria County, Pa., daughter of Fred and Mary Jane (Naugle) Krise. Preceded in death by her parents, Mary Jane and Fred Krise; her sister, Vivian (Krise) McGuire; niece,...

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Anthony R. HunkoAnthony R. Hunko

1952 - 2026

HUNKO - Anthony R. "Tony" "T," 74, Windber, formerly of Johnstown, died April 3, 2026. Born Jan. 27, 1952. A U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam era. He caddied at Sunnehanna Country Club for many years. He had a great sense of humor. Survived by daughter, Tara, Arkansas; former wife, Monica Card; sisters, Antoinette...

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Virginia MaceyVirginia Macey

1932 - 2026

Virginia Macey, 94, Lower Yoder Twp. Died April 10, 2026, at Windber Hospice. Born January 7, 1932, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late John and Margaret (Adams) Pozun. Preceded in death by precious husband of 48 years, Andy Macey, on December 1, 2001. She was a retired Pennsylvania State Employee. She was a...

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Gary ClydeGary D. Clyde

1963 - 2026

CLYDE - Gary D., 63, Nanty Glo, passed away April 9, 2026, at home. He was born March 14, 1963, in Pittsburgh. He was the son of the late Dwight and Lavon (Wray) Clyde. Gary is survived by his wife, Robin Clyde; son, Andrew Clyde; daughter, Kellie Sekerak "Kellie Bundy"; and grandson, Trenton Sererak. Brother of Don...

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Georgia LampropolosGeorgia A. Lampropolos

1940 - 2026

LAMPROPOLOS - Georgia A., of Lakewood, NY, died on Good Friday, April 3, 2026, three days after celebrating her 86th birthday. Born on March 31, 1940, in Greensburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Constance Polis Lampropolos. Growing up in Johnstown, PA, Georgia graduated from Johnstown Senior High...

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