Obituaries

McNERTNEY - Elizabeth Lucille "Liz," 94, St. Michael, went to be with the Lord Nov. 4, 2025. Born July 24, 1931, in St. Michael, daughter of James S. and Christina (McIntyre) Patterson. Preceded in death by parents; beloved husband, Kenneth E. McNertney, who died Dec. 25, 2016; sister, Christine Ambroe; and...

HART - Patrice Nicole, 37, of Johnstown, PA, passed away softly in her sleep on Oct. 27, 2025. Born on July 23, 1988, in Johnstown, she was the beloved daughter of Patricia Hart and the late Samuel Hart II. Patrice was preceded in death by her loving father, Samuel Hart II; her paternal grandparents, the Rev....

RILEY - Marjorie A., 91, Salix, died October 29, 2025. Born May 19, 1934, in Dale Borough, daughter of Robert and Anna Blanche (Meese) Lloyd. Preceded in death by parents; husband, James E. Riley III, who died August 21, 2015; infant son, Timothy Louis; daughter, Cathy Lee; son, Edward R.; sister, Betty Jane...

LaRock - Harry, 93, Armagh, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2025, at IRMC. He was born on October 27, 1932, in Spangler.
A proud veteran of the U.S. Army having served his country from 1953 to 1955. Harry was a retired Medtech from the Hiriam G. Andrews Center. Harry enjoyed hunting, fishing, motorcycle...

McCabe - Raymond Gerald "Ray," 90, of Martindale (Portage Township), Pa., went to heaven in the loving embrace of Jesus on November 1, 2025, surrounded by loved ones at his home in Martindale. Ray was born on December 1, 1934, in Martindale to William and Victoria (Discavage) McCabe. Ray is preceded in death by his...

Broadwater - Charlotte Lee (McFeaters Collier), 79, of Pennsylvania, passed away surrounded by family on October 20, 2025. She was born on July 17, 1946, in Allegheny County, the daughter of Charles Scott and Goldie Melissa McFeaters. After the passing of her parents in 1952, Charlotte was raised by her uncle and...

Sedewar, John M. 78, Cairnbrook, died October 30, 2025. Born January 26, 1947 the son of Michael and Helen Sedewar. Preceded in death by parents; sister Mary Kalanish and brother Charles. Survived by wife of 54 years, the former Karin Blackburn and son Michael (Lindsey). John is also survived by his loving dog and...

WILSON - Jon J. "Chooch," 84, Johnstown, passed away October 30, 2025, in the presence of his loving wife of 47 years, Patricia (Barnhart). Born May 27, 1941, in Windber, son of Robert and Augusta (Feldbauer) Wilson. Preceded in death by parents; sisters and brothers-in-law, Betti and Bill Moore, Garland and Bill...

KASECKY - Judith Ann, (Younkin), 77, went home to be with her Lord and Savior at Conemaugh Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born to the late Paul Younkin Sr. and Mary (Oblinsky) Younkin, Judy was also preceded in death by her brothers, Gary Younkin, and infant brother, Mark, and by her beloved...

CROWELL SOLARI - Melanie Renee, 54, passed away on Oct. 21,2025, in Sacramento, CA. She was born March 8, 1971, in Chambersburg, PA. She was preceded in death by her stepmother, Birgit Crowell. She is survived by her parents, Paul R. Crowell, of Johnstown, and Kim Higgins (Patrick), of Grizzly Flats, CA; partner,...

MEYERS - Edward L. Jr., 81, Central City, passed away on Oct. 26, 2025. Born on April 15, 1944, to the late Edward L. Meyers Sr. and Catherine (Vitko) Meyers. Preceded in death by daughter, Jennifer; brother, Edwin; and grandson, Hunter. Survived by loving wife, Judith (Russian) Meyers; daughter, Rebecca Penrod...

We would like to announce the passing of our father, who was 89 years old. He just celebrated his birthday with a porch party. M.Sgt. Harry T. Adams Jr., USAF Retired, Johnstown, died October 27, 2025. Born September 9, 1936, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by devoted and loving wife, Betty L. Adams whom he was...

(Nardecchia), age 98, a lifelong resident of Johnstown, passed away October 26, 2025. Lena was born January 28, 1927, daughter of the late Carmine and Serafina (Palmieri) Nardecchia. Preceded in death by loving husband of 72 years, Louis Cigich, and brothers, Louis and Albert along with sister, Natalie Nardecchia....

51, of Blairsville, formerly of Johnstown, passed away October 24, 2025. Born January 2, 1974, in Johnstown, the son of Robert and Carol (Rummel) Page. Survived by parents; fiancé, Pamela Arnold; children, Karmen Stevens, Christopher (Nikki) Marano, and Sarah Marano; grandchildren, Aubry, Aaliyah, and Payton;...

"Mug-Z," 61, of Jupiter, Florida, formerly of Johnstown, passed away October 22, 2025. Born September 9, 1964, in Johnstown, the son of Francis J. and Carolyn (Voytas) Paros, who preceded him in death. Survived by his loving siblings, John F. (Debra Hrabosky), Francis M. (Marilee Webb), Daniel T. (Pamela Mikolic),...

Young - Janice Gail, 78, of Madison, Ohio, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025, at her home in Madison after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on February 8, 1947, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, to parents, Harvey and Alice Wirick and was a graduate of Conemaugh Township High School class of 1965....

EVACKO - Robert Evan, 88, Sidman, passed away October 26, 2025. Born October 27, 1936, in St. Michael, son of Evan and Caroline E. (Ivock) Evacko. Preceded in death by parents; and beloved wife, Jean Marie (Bestelak) Evacko, who died October 23, 2022; and sister, Kay (Peter) Bertolino. Survived by daughter, Patricia...

Croyle - John Steven, Summerhill, age 71, died October 25, 2025, in Summerhill. Born April 19, 1954, in Colver, son of Paul Blair and Mary (Klezek) Croyle. Preceded in death by parents and sister, Barbara (Croyle) Leathers. Survived by his wife, Sandra (Adams) who he was married to for 42 years; children, Bryce,...

Most Reverend Nicholas Polichnowski, T.O.R., a member of the Franciscan Friars of the Third Order Regular, Province of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, was called home to the Lord on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at the age of 75. Father Nicholas was born in Bridgeville, PA and is preceded in death by his parents,...

STEPHENS - Roseann G., 65, Johnstown, passed away on Oct. 18, 2025. Born March 8, 1960, to the late Robert and Alma (Kepple) Brown. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert Stephens; nephew, Dan Lambing; and brother, Doug Brown. Survived by children, Shannon Boswell (Terry Mills), Cathleen Sheesley (Corey),...

OMODIO - Cathleen (Cathy), age 68, of Dublin, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her home on Oct. 19, 2025, after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Cathleen was born on March 14, 1957, and raised in Johnstown, PA, the daughter of Charles and Minnie (Spadone) Omodio. She is survived by her sister, Charlene...

BRUCE - Marian J., 71, of Ebensburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. Born on July 25, 1954, in Loretto, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late George R. and Anna Marie (Glass) Bruce. Marian was a 1972 graduate of Bishop Carroll High School in Ebensburg. She later made her home in Hollywood,...

Soisson - Mark T., 90, Mechanicsburg, died Friday, October 17, 2025, at Messiah Lifeways, Mechanicsburg. Born May 26, 1935, in Cresson, he was the son of the late Joseph L. and Regina C. (Sloan) Soisson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joline (Kirby) Soisson, whom he married on September 7, 1957; brothers,...

Rager - Carol Jean, 85, of Lower Yoder Township, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on October 16, 2025. She was born on April 27, 1940, to the late Ernest and Sarah (Wise) Pheasant. She is also preceded in death by step-mother, Edith (Lengyel) Pheasant; brother, George Pheasant; sister, Joanne (Ben)...

51, of Johnstown, passed away October 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born February 25, 1974, in Johnstown, the son of Alan D. Burkhart (Deb) and Donna Scarff (Bob). Survived by his loving children, Jackson Burkhart, Jada Burkhart, and Jaylin Burkhart; parents; siblings, Jenna Burkhart (Steve), Alan...

Obituary for Frank James Fisher:

Frank James Fisher Jr. was born on May 14, 1934, and passed away peacefully on October 11, 2025, in New Braunfels, Texas, at the age of 91.

Frank proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, retiring with the rank of Technical Sergeant. Following his military career,...

DRAZENOVICH - Rosemary, 83, Windber, passed away Oct. 14, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born May 29, 1942, in Bristol, PA, daughter of the late John and Mary (Donatelli) DiLissio. Preceded in death by brother, John DiLissio, and brother-in-law, John Stout. Rosemary is survived by her loving husband of 58...

FARABAUGH - Vincetta (Mucciola), passed on Oct. 13, 2025, at the age of 82, in Roanoke, Virginia. Vincetta is survived by her devoted husband of 62 years, Fred Farabaugh, whom she met in Bedford, Pennsylvania. Vincetta is also survived by her brother, Vincent Mucciola, and his wife Elaine; her son, Timothy...

CALDWELL - Kevin S., 62, of Catasauqua, passed away Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Spangler, PA, he was the son of the late Girard Stewart Caldwell and Marilyn Fees Caldwell. Kevin was a graduate of Cambria Heights High School in Patton, PA, and Lehigh Carbon Community College,...

Leaper - Eric, 66, of Waynesboro, Pa., passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at Hershey Medical Center following his long and courageous battle with cancer. Eric was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob R. and Phyllis (Wilkinson) Leaper, of Patton, Pa., and his sister, Jill (Leaper) Lechene, of...

90, of Davidsville, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2025, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born December 24, 1934, in Johnstown, the daughter of Norman R. and Lula B. (Shirey) Lohr. Also preceded in death by her beloved husband, George R. Schrum on February 15, 1997. Survived by her loving children, Alan...

Ardary - Jacob James, 23, Johnstown, passed away unexpectedly on October 12, 2025. Born May 9, 2002, in Johnstown. Survived by father, James Ardary (Jackie Marshall); mother, Miranda (Ardary) Dziabo (Andy); sister, Andrea Reese (Seth); fiancé, Raquel Imler; stepsister, Liv Dziabo; and nephew, Kai Reese. Jacob was a...

Shedlock - Brian A., 76, of Toms River, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born July 9, 1949, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, to Anthony and Helen (Yaskowitz) Shedlock of Revloc, PA.
Brian graduated Bishop Carroll Catholic High School in 1967, excelled in both his...

Wright - Ruth Marie, 85, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord, October 7, 2025, at Westmont Woods Personal Care Facility. Born June 28, 1940, to the late James M. and Ida (Dunmyer) Dougherty. Also preceded in death by sisters, Betty Truscello, Marjory Magdelenic, Barbara Zeglin, Peggy Riek, and brothers, John "Jack"...

86, Windber, PA, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones October 9, 2025. Son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Betty) Grabish. Preceded in death by parents and his sister Patty Grabish Koposko. He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Mary Ann; his sons, Thomas Michael Grabish & wife Suzanne and Richard Joseph...

OSHERSKY---Andrea L. "Andy," 81, Salix, passed away on October 7, 2025 at Memorial Medical Center. Born June 30, 1944, in Salix, daughter of James and Janet C. (Russell) Hunter. Preceded in death by parents; husband of 18 years, Paul Oshersky who died in 1980; brother and sister-in-law, Barney and Dot; brother,...

Stephens-Lawerence W., 77, Conemaugh. Passed away Oct. 9, 2025 at home. He was born Sept. 19, 1948 in Strongstown. Son of the late William and Bessie Mae (DeArmy) Stephens. Preceded in death by his wife Margaret, brothers William, Bob, John, Ed and sister Rosella. Surviving are his children David Stephens, Larry...

MULCAHY - Donna Jean (Kovak), 75, Cairnbrook, PA, died October 7, 2025. Born June 13, 1950, in Windber, daughter of the late Francis and Eleanor (Fusina) Kovak. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Joyce Lane, who was a sister in every way and on every day; in-laws, Bob and Betty Mulcahy; and special sister, Ann...

ZALAR - Jeffrey L., 55, South Fork, died Oct. 9, 2025. Born June 2, 1970, in Johnstown, son of the late Donna Lee (Miller) Zalar-Ohler. Survived by loving wife of 24 years, Vannie L. (Beaner) Zalar, whom he married May 25, 2001; sons, Michael Potter (Joy); Justan Potter; and Ray Potter (Kennedie); sister, Tammy...

TRYBUS - Walter J., 87, Cresson, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, at the Village at Morrisons Cove, Martinsburg. Born Nov. 16, 1937, Lilly, son of the late Wladyslaw "Walter" and Joanna (Godzisz) Trybus. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Gertrude "Trudy" (McConnell) Trybus;...