Obituaries

PATRICK - Louise L., 95, Northern Cambria, passed away Jan. 12, 2026. Born Aug. 9, 1930, in Patton, the last surviving member of the Anthony and Luba (Mandrogoc) Ribaric family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by loving husband, Bill Patrick, with whom she shared 42 years of marriage; an infant...

Felus - Patricia "Patsy" Ann (Albarano), 78, Lilly, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at UPMC Altoona. Born on October 10, 1947, Altoona, daughter of the late Joseph A. and Carmella A. (Eny) Albarano. Survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Michael Felus; devoted mother to Carmen and...

Konior - Nicholas R., 59, Hastings, died peacefully the evening of January 10, 2026, with family by his side. He was born September 20, 1966, at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Anchorage, Alaska, the son of Robert J. and Marianne H. Konior. Nick was preceded in death by his dad and sister-in-law, Audrey Brothers-Konior....

Rodger - Dr. James Allen, 73, Hooversville, died January 8, 2026, at home. Born September 16, 1952, in Somerset, son of the late James N. and Lois Theora (Bloom) Rodger. Survived by his sister, Jacqueline A. (Denny) Shriner; nephew, Eric (Michelle) Shriner; niece, Ann (James) Conroy; and great-nieces and nephew:...

Jordan - Florence "Tootie" (Hunter) Helsel, 89, of Johnstown, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026. She was born on June 9, 1936, to the late Robert and Florence (Frech) Hunter. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Norbert Jordan, Sr.; daughter, Sharen Stoner (Helsel); siblings, Robert, David,...

Helscher Martinec - Jan Sydney, 74, of Spring Mills, unexpectedly passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026. Born July 27, 1951, in New Orleans, she was a daughter of the late Harold and Elaine Saunee Helscher. Her beloved husband of almost 55 years, David J. Martinec, survives.
Jan graduated summa cum laude from The...

MYERS - Raymond L., 81, Johnstown, formerly of St. Michael, died January 8, 2026. Born September 30, 1944, in Trenton, New Jersey, son of Florence Myers. Preceded in death by mother; grandparents who helped raise him, Robert and Elizabeth (Costlow) Myers; and special cousin, Ed Myers. Survived by loving wife, Nancy...

Rightnour - Donald "Don" died January 3, 2026, after a battle with brain cancer. Born February 2, 1957, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, he and his wife, Susan, were longtime residents of Fairfax Station, Va.
Don served more than 30 years in the D.C. area as a corporate tax attorney and tax executive, representing...

58, of Johnstown, passed away January 6, 2026, at home. Born November 3, 1967, in Johnstown, the daughter of Donald M. Parks Sr. and Wilma J. (Hensel) Parks. Deceased family members include her parents; brothers, Chester Frank Parks and Ronald (Karen) Parks, Sr.; sister, Arlene Joy Parks; niece, Bonnie Parks;...

GEBBIE - Erin Marie (Ranck), DO, of Union, Kentucky (formerly of Ebensburg), entered into eternal rest and the arms of the Lord on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025. Erin was born on May 5, 1963, to Dr. Miles and Ann Marie (Fees) Ranck. Erin was the firstborn of five siblings and was always the big sister adored and admired by...