The Tribune Democrat

Eugene Simasek

1937 - 2025

SIMASEK - Eugene B., age 88, of Willow Street, PA, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2025, surrounded by family. Born in Johnstown, PA, Gene married his high school sweetheart, Dolores Freidhoff on Aug. 8, 1959. They raised six children in Havertown and West Chester, PA. Gene was a devoted and loving father to...

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Geraldine Rininger

1941 - 2025

83, of Clemmons, NC passed away on March 23, 2025. Gerry was born on September 19, 1941, in Boston, MA to the late Peter & Josephine Romano. In addition to her parents, Gerry was preceded in death by her brothers Benedetto "Benny" Romano, Michael Romano, and Jack Romano and her sisters Pietrina "Pat" Scuderi and...

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Frank Kosnosky Sr.

1944 - 2025

KOSNOSKY - Frank J. Sr., 80, Central City, passed away March 25, 2025, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Dec. 30, 1944, in Windber, son of the late Steve and Anna (Basil) Kosnosky. Preceded in death by sister, Rosemary Harmon, and brother, Andrew Kosnosky. Survived by loving wife of 51 years, the love of his life,...

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Gerald Eash

1937 - 2025

EASH - Gerald Ray "Jerry, "87, of Hooversville, passed away March 24, 2025, at Heritage Ridge Senior Living, Johnstown. Born Sept. 2, 1937, in Johnstown, the son of Clarence F. and Katherine M. (Naugle) Eash. Also preceded in death by brother, Donald Eash. Survived by wife of 64 years, Patty L. (Ford) Eash; sons,...

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Janet Brazier

1954 - 2025

Brazier - Janet (Link), whose easy warmth brought joy and happiness to family and friends, passed away after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer on February 6, 2025.
Janet was born in Johnstown, PA, on May 13, 1954, to the late Herbert W. and Anna Marie Burkardt Link. She graduated from Bishop McCort High School...

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Elaine Boxler

1950 - 2025

BOXLER - Elaine M. (Crowley), 74, Richland. It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye as Elaine went peacefully to be with the Lord and was reunited with her beloved husband, Sgt. John T. Boxler on March 24, 2025, at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital. Born Aug. 26, 1950, in Johnstown, PA, daughter of Robert and Mary...

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Louise Sekerak

1932 - 2025

SEKERAK - Lousie E. (Shaner) "Granny," age 92, of Ebensburg, passed away March 23, 2025, at Maple Heights in Ebensburg, PA. Born April 17, 1932, daughter of the late Russ and Peg (Barr) Shaner. Preceded in death by husband, Tom Sekerak, and numerous aunts and uncles. Survived by children, Jeff (Sharon), T.R....

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Shirley Gartrell

1934 - 2025

90, of Conemaugh Township, Cambria County, went to be with the Lord, surrounded by her loving family, on March 24, 2025. Born on October 22, 1934, in Johnstown, daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (Dickert) Reed. She is preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Sandra J. Pudliner; son, George D.; brother, William H.;...

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Dorothy Suckovitch

1929 - 2025

95, of Davidsville, formerly of Tire Hill, passed away peacefully March 24, 2025, at Laurel View Village. Born September 12, 1929, in Johnstown, the daughter of John and Nellie (Misiaszek) Zeralsky. Also preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Frank Suckovitch; brother, Bill Zeralsky; and sister, Joan Toman....

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Walter Freidhoff

1936 - 2025

Freidhoff - Walter G., 88, of Johnstown, passed away March 21, 2025. Born April 19, 1936, to the late George and Elizabeth (Rosenbaum) Freidhoff. Also preceded in death by loving wife of 66 years, Patricia, who passed away on January 11, 2025; and brothers, Wayne, Raymond and Paul Freidhoff.
He is survived by...

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Sara Ruth Zwick

1933 - 2025

91, formerly of Clarks Summit, Pa., and Davidsville, passed away March 23, 2025, at Elan Skilled Nursing & Rehab in Scranton. Born May 4, 1933, in Jerome, the daughter of Frank and Sarah (Thomas) Telenko. Also preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Raymond A. Zwick on January 20, 2005; sisters, Alice Christie...

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Della Jones

1937 - 2025

87, passed into life eternal on March 14, 2025, at home. Born August 29, 1937, in White Hall, Ala., to the late Willie and Lillie Pierce. Della was a 1955 graduate of Lowndes County Training High School, she also attended Alabama State College. Della was the First Lady of the African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E)...

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Mary Sullivan (nee Delasko)

1931 - 2025

Sullivan - Mary (Delasko), age 94, of Brunswick, ME, passed away on March 6, 2025, at Thornton Hall Assisted Living. Born on January 8, 1931, in Central City, PA, Mary was the second youngest of 11 children born to Frank and Veronica Delasko. Preceded in death by her parents and all of her siblings, as well as her...

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Denver Reed Sr.

1938 - 2025

Reed - Denver A. Sr., 86, of Stoystown, died March 23, 2025, at home. Born July 12, 1938, in Buckhannon, W.Va., son of Clifford and Edna (Mitchell) Reed. Preceded in death by parents; wife of 54 years the former Carol Ware; infant son, Denver; granddaughter, Jamie Ware; and sister, Vivian Mallet. Survived by...

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Dean Hottle

1934 - 2025

Hottle - Dean Meyers, 91, of Somerset, Pa., was welcomed by God into his eternal home on March 21, 2025. Dean lived a full and meaningful life, placing God first, loving his family, believing in hard work and a generous heart, and making each day matter. Born February 17, 1934, in Friedens, Pa., he is the son of the...

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Scott Bacon

1958 - 2025

Bacon - Scott K., 66, of Bedford, died on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. He was born on July 9, 1958, in Johnstown, a son of the late Glen J. and Marguerite (Shull) Bacon. Survived by loving wife of 43 years, Cynthia A. (Streletz) Bacon, Bedford; daughter, Robin L. Schrock and...

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Sondra Lamb

1942 - 2025

Lamb - Sondra L., 82, of Upper Yoder, passed away March 15, 2025 at Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown. She was born March 29, 1942 in Johnstown, daughter of John D. and Alice (Rafferty) Varnish. She was preceded in death by her parents, and is now reunited with her husband, John Lamb and her best friend,...

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John Stefanko

1940 - 2025

84, of Portage, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away March 22, 2025 at Memorial Medical Center. Born October 24, 1940 in Windber, the son of John E. and Gertrude (Funfar) Stefanko. Deceased family members include his parents; son, James A. Stefanko; and sister, Andrea Bukovsky....

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Mary Weber

1931 - 2025

Mary Theresa Weber, 93, of Ebensburg, died March 21, 2025, at the Village of Maple Heights, Ebensburg surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 7, 1931, in R.D. Ashville, daughter of the late Harvey and Coletta (Rabus) Weakland. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert on January 26, 1999, daughter Deborah...

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Marjorie Wolfe

1926 - 2025

WOLFE---Marjorie V., 98, Johnstown, passed away on March 14, 2025 in Johnstown. I am not about tradition, never have been. This sometimes was looked upon as a fault. Obituaries have never been part of my reading lists. I find that they are very depressing. This is my story. I was born on a beautiful summer day on...

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John Franke

1971 - 2025

FRANKE - John J., 54, Johnstown, passed away surrounded by family on March 20, 2025. Born Jan. 4, 1971, to John and Antionette (Brunetto) Franke. Preceded in death by brother-in-law, Scott Schmidt, and beloved dogs, Duke, Lucky, Shadow, and Buck. Survived by parents; siblings, Theresa Schmidt; Brenda Marhefka...

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John Adams

1939 - 2025

ADAMS -John J., 86, Twin Rocks, went home to heaven on March 20, 2025, at St Andrews Village. He was born Jan. 30, 1939, in Twin Rocks, son of the late John C. Adams and Dorothy W. (Gardner) Adams. Proceeded in death by wife, Linda L, (Ott) Adams; sister, Shirley Clifford; brother, David Adams; and brother-in-law,...

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Robert Holtz

1963 - 2025

HOLTZ - Robert "Hayman" J., 62, Hastings, passed away on March 20, 2025. Born March 19, 1963, son of the late Francis K. and Joan E. (Strittmatter) Holtz. Preceded in death by sister, Patricia Woodley. Survived by siblings, Ronald Holtz (Kathy), Johnstown, and Peggy Holtz, Hastings; nieces and nephews, Matthew...

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Jane Webb

1935 - 2025

WEBB - Jane M., 89, Mount Hope, went to be with the Lord March 21, 2025, at home. Born Nov. 30, 1935, at the family farm in Mount Hope to Kermit W. and Sara E. (Dunmyer) Gramling. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Foster E. Webb, who died Jan. 29, 2022; and brothers, Myron and Kenneth. Survived by sons, Paul...

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Carol Swaney

1944 - 2025

SWANEY - Carol Frances, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, died peacefully on March 19, 2025, at the age of 80, in Johnstown, PA, surrounded by family and friends. Born June 28, 1944, in Johnstown, daughter of Joseph and Catherine (Bulas) Pisarchik. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Joseph "Picky," Edward,...

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