Obituaries

HOTHAM - Jack W., 96, passed away on Jan. 6, 2026. Born June 17, 1929, in Johnstown, PA. Preceded in death by infant twin sons, Richard and James; wife of 66 years, Norma (Klahre) Hotham; parents, Paul and Mary Hotham; sister, Betty Custer (William); and brother, Richard Hotham (Mary). Survived by daughter, Judy,...

a beloved brother and friend, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026, at the age of 76, at UPMC Montefiore. He was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, on May 26, 1949, the son of the late James Warren and Lyda "Babe" (Hofecker) O'Shell.
David was a proud Army veteran who served in the Vietnam War. After returning...

GRAMLING - Wanda Paulette, 71, South Fork, went to be with the Lord January 5, 2026. Born February 10, 1954, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by parents, Ronald H. and Emma P. (Naugle) Graham; infant grandchildren, Destiny, Lil D., and Derrick Faith; sister, Darlene Ashcom; and stepbrother, Leroy Graham. Survived by...

Gay - Nancy Jane, 91, Johnstown, passed away on January 4, 2026. Born on September 30, 1934, to the late Allen and Mary Lousie (Zimmerman) Weyant. Preceded in death by loving husband, Walmer T. Gay, Jr., and son, Walmer T. Gay, III. Survived by daughter, Rebecca L. Gregory (William), of Johnstown, Pa.; son, David D....

92 of Benscreek, Portage Township, passed away on January 2, 2026 in Johnstown. He was born on August 10, 1933 in Twin Rocks, PA. He was the son of John and Isabel (Watson) Trusik. He is preceded in death by his parents, an infant daughter and his sisters: Beatrice Husband, Edith Layo and Karen Stager. John is...

"Connie", 87, Richland Township, passed away January 2, 2026 at Windber Hospital. Born August 14, 1938 in Windber, daughter of the late Albert R. Jr. and Stephanie (Drzewiecki) Fatla. Preceded in death by husband, Edward J. Pruchnic and nephew, Blake Dowdell. Survived by her loving daughter, Edwarda S. Pruchnic, who...

PHILLIPS - The Rev. Ambrose Kenneth, TOR, of the Third Order Regular Franciscans of the Province of the Immaculate Conception, USA, died on Friday, Jan, 2, 2026 in Altoona, PA. Father Ambrose was born on Oct. 3, 1945, in Barnesboro, PA, the child of Michael and Mary Elizabeth (Panaro). He was given the name Kenneth...

Ivock - Joseph Paul Sr., 79, of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on December 20, 2025.
He was born April 29, 1946, in Johnstown, the son of Anthony and Anna (McKotch) Ivock.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his sisters: Margaret, Wilma, Irene, Luby, Catherine, Lenore and Janet. He was the last...

Beck - Robert "Bob" J., born on February 12, 1949, in Johnstown, Pa., passed away peacefully at his home in Greensboro, N.C., on December 24, 2025, at the age of 76, surrounded by his beloved family.
Bob dedicated his life to serving his country and community. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps for...

Rouzer - Alvin "Craig," 75, of Jackson Township, died December 30, 2025, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center surrounded by his family. Craig was born April 13, 1950, in Johnstown, son of the late Alvin H. Rouzer and Marion F. (Rickabaugh) Rouzer. Craig was a graduate of Central Cambria High School, Class of 1968....

51, of Johnstown, passed away unexpectedly on December 26, 2025, when God welcomed her home. Born May 12, 1974, in Johnstown, she is the daughter of Deborah (Balamuta) Szczur and the late Thomas Szczur. She is survived by her daughter, Shanice Downer (Ashton); granddaughter, Aliviana Berry; brother, Thomas Szczur...