Obituaries

ASH - Barry L., age 79, of Johnstown, passed away Monday morning, July 1, 2025. He was born on Feb. 10, 1946, at his family's farmhouse in Acosta, a son to the late Sara (Yoder) and Henry Ash. Barry is survived and missed by his loving wife, Joanne (Planinsek) of nearly 43 years. He was so loved and survived by his...

John E. Bem, 77, of Hastings, passed away on July 2, 2025. Born on August 22, 1947, to the late Stanley J. and Anna (Schall) Bem, Sr.
Preceded in death by his parents; infant sisters, Patricia Annand Theresa Ann Bem; brothers-in-law, Ken Kirk and James Eckenrode; sister-in-law, Louise (Sharbaugh) Bem; and niece...

79, of Davidsville, passed away in the loving arms of Jesus on her 60th wedding anniversary July 3, 2025 surrounded by her family at UPMC Magee Womens Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born May 13, 1946 in Johnstown, the daughter of Calvin and Margaret (Shetler) Kaufman. Also preceded in death by siblings Melvin Kaufman and...

"Red", was born on Sept 2nd 1927 and passed away on July 2nd 2025 at the age of 97. Son of Ignatius and Marlene (Kabo) Budney. Preceded in death by parents, sister Edie and wife Mary.
Survived by son Gary Budney (Lydia Sosa) of Chester NJ and their daughters: Melanie (husband Christopher Fox), Maria, and Arielle...

95, New Florence passed away peacefully at Barnes Place in Latrobe, on July 5, 2025. Born October 24, 1929, in West Wheatfield Township the daughter of the late James C. and Emma May (Liggett) Dick. Also preceded in death by husband Robert L. Gamble, brothers Col. James L. Dick and Dr. John M. Dick.


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HUNTER-Grace Lurane (Rhodes), 99, Mendota Heights, MN, formerly of Johnstown, died June 30, 2025 in MN. Born January 14, 1926 in Johnstown. Daughter of Waldo Emerson and Sarah Grace (Davis) Rhodes. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Walter Lee; siblings, Alice Mosholder, Alvin Rhodes, Melvin Rhodes, Faye...

93, Johnstown, passed away on July 4, 2025. Born March 24, 1932 in Wilkes-Barre, PA, son of the late Jacob and Catherine (Jama) Kotch. Preceded in death by brother Jacob, sisters Catherine (John) Humphreys, Audrey (John) Evanchick, Mary Wychock, Dolores (Robert) Kane. Survived by wife of 65 years, the former...

64, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on July 4, 2025, after a valiant battle with cancer. Born July 14, 1960, in Johnstown, son of Edward J. and Catherine R. (Fatula) Leech. Preceded in death by infant sister, Catherine; brother, Edward Jr.; nephew, Corey Leech; and parents, as well as numerous aunts, uncles and...

MATSE - John Matse Jr., 95, passed away on June 29, 2025. Born on July 4, 1929, to the late John and Mary (Mattie) Matse. Preceded in death by loving wife, A. Darlene (Beltrami) Matse; grandsons, Shawn Matse and Christopher Oldham; great-grandson, Aiden Oldham; and brothers, George and Edward Matse. Survived by...

Edwin Thaddeus Pawlowski, 94, left his earthly existence on July 1, 2025, immersed in the love and comfort of his family. He was born on October 20, 1930 in Barnesboro PA, son of Emilia and Blair Pawlowski. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Reginald and Marion, sisters-in-law, Ursula (Blair)...

72, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on July 3, 2025, at Memorial Medical Center. Born on July 4, 1952, in Johnstown, son of the late James P. Sr. and Irene B. (Strayer) Thompson. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a sister, Susan I. Lehman. She is survived by her loving son, Jason D. (Julie)...