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JoAnn Feeley

1940 - 2025

84, of Hampden Township, Mechanicsburg, passed away on April 3, 2025, at Messiah Lifeways after a brief illness. Born in Gouldsboro, PA, JoAnn was the cherished daughter of Richard and Hannah Orr. She graduated from Ligonier High School and earned a bachelor's degree in Home Economics from Indiana Teachers College,...

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Emma Jean Benson

1942 - 2025

Benson - Emma Jean "Jean," formerly of Davidsville, passed away March 18, 2025, in Livonia, Michigan. Born March 1, 1942, in Johnstown, daughter of Herbert Winfield and Martha (Charley) Gisewhite. Preceded in death by parents, devoted loving husband Larry Benson, brother Herbert John Gisewhite, sister Bernetta...

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Mary Sax

1941 - 2025

84; resident of Belmont, passed away April 1, 2025, at Conemaugh Hospital. Born March 6, 1941, in Pittsburgh, PA, daughter of William Joseph Ley and Mary Alice Martin. Preceded in death by parents, brother William Ley, husband Fredrick Sax, and daughter, Deborah Sax-Kaufman. Survived by loving daughter, Theresa Sax,...

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Suzanne George

1953 - 2025

GEORGE - Suzanne "Aunt Sue", 72, of Johnstown, PA, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025. Born on Oct. 22, 1952. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jacob C George and Sally B. Atty; sister, Martha Mcloota; and brothers, William George, Robert George and George Agypt. She is survived by her brother,...

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Paul Thomas

1934 - 2025

90, of Windber, formerly of Soap Hollow, died April 2, 2025, at Windber Hospice. Born September 19, 1934, in Johnstown, Somerset County, the son of Ephraim and Katie (Berky) Thomas. Preceded in death by parents and siblings, Margaret Miller, Sarah Thomas, Mary Layton, and 2 infant brothers. Survived by wife of 57...

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Andrew Pizarchik

1946 - 2025

PIZARCHIK - Andrew J. "Andy," 78, Armagh, passed away April 2, 2025, at Select Specialty Hospital, Johnstown. Born Aug. 18, 1946, in Armagh, the son of the late Andrew and Anna (Anderson) Pizarchik. Prior to his passing, he was surrounded by his family and friends. In the end, he was with the "Big Three" (Brent,...

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Donna DePaolantonio

1938 - 2025

DEPAOLANTONIO - Donna Angelina, Indiana formerly of Ebensburg, age 86, died April 1, 2025, at St Andrew's Village, Indiana. Born April 25, 1938, in Gallitzin, daughter of John G. and Rose Marie (Verderami) Berardinelli. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Willia, Oct. 13, 2021, which ended a marriage union of 64...

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Brian Bambino

1961 - 2025

BAMBINO - Brian D., 64, of Johnstown, died April 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born March 6, 1961, in Johnstown, the son of Richard B. and Dorothy A. (Furnari) Bambino, who preceded him in death. Survived by his loving wife, Kimberly (Polca); daughter, Christina (Tony) Albertelli; granddaughter, Anna...

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John Patterson

1937 - 2025

PATTERSON - John W. "Joe," 87, Lilly, went to be with his family in heaven on Sunday, March 30, 2025. Born June 7, 1937, Nanty Glo, son of the late John and Anna (Bender) Patterson. Preceded in death by brothers, William, Francis "Hubba," and Donald, and sisters-in-law, Ruth and Doris. Survived by his loving wife of...

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Barbara Panasci

1948 - 2025

PANASCI - Barbara S. (Hamilton), 77, of Jerome, passed away March 31, 2025, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born Feb. 3, 1948, in Johnstown, the daughter of William C. and Susan (Wanko) Hamilton. Also preceded in death by daughter, Angela M. (Panasci) Hoffman; son, Anthony Panasci; granddaughter Samantha R....

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Donald Adams

1927 - 2025

ADAMS - Donald C., age 97, departed mortality on Friday, March 28, 2025, from his home in Johnstown, PA. He was born Sunday, June 12, 1927, at the height of the Roaring Twenties, to Merritt and Florence (McDowell) Adams, in Johnstown, PA. Among his siblings, he was fourth in line: Charles (Jeanne Hewitt), Gene...

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William Laughard

1981 - 2025

LAUGHARD - William T. "Bill," 43, Jackson Township, passed away on March 30, 2025, at Indiana Hospital. William is survived by his parents, Clair and Helen (Stiles) Laughard; sister, Pamela Williams; niece and nephew, Holly Dulashaw and Austin Dulashaw; and special friend, Uncle Cliff. He loved stock car racing with...

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Sarah Kaufman

1933 - 2025

KAUFMAN - Sarah L. "Sally" (Berkey), 91, of Thomas Mills, has been lifted up to be with her savior and walk with him through eternity. She passed on March 30, 2025, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. She was born July 21, 1933, in Salix, the daughter of Paul R. and Mary J. (Smay) Berkey. Also preceded in death by...

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Loisann Jacovitz

1946 - 2025

JACOVITZ - Loisann, 78, passed away peacefully March 28, 2025, at Kaiser Hospital in San Leandro, California, after a brave struggle with ALS. Born on Sept. 30, 1946, Loisann graduated from Westmont Hilltop High School in Johnstown, PA, and earned her bachelor's degree, Phi Beta Kappa and master's degree in social...

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John Pekala

1949 - 2025

PEKALA - John S. Jr.,75, Reston, VA, died March 26, 2025, at home. Born on July 12, 1949, in Windber, son of John S. and Susan (Marcinko) Pekala. Preceded in death by his parents. Survived by beloved son, John S. Pekala III, and beloved daughter, Melissa Pekala. Also survived by brother, Dr. Ronald (Debbie) Pekala;...

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Marcia Ferg

1953 - 2025

71, of Martinsburg, Pa., formerly of Johnstown, Pa., passed away March 28, 2025, at Homewood at Martinsburg. Born May 12, 1953, in Johnstown, daughter of Richard T. and Miriam (Brant) Faulkner. Preceded in death by parents, and brother, Craig, and her very special aunt, Margaret Faulkner. Survived by loving husband,...

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Arthur Boring Jr.

1949 - 2025

75, of Ferndale, passed away March 30, 2025, at Memorial Medical Center. Born August 22, 1949, in Johnstown, son of Arthur and Martha (Gagne) Boring Sr. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Yvonne Cramer; and grandson, Dakota Boring. Survived by loving children, Jennifer (John) Morris, James (Michelle) Boring,...

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James Estep, Jr.

1947 - 2024

77, of Ebensburg, who passed away November 24, 2024. A Gathering of Friends will be held Saturday, April 5, from 2 p.m., until the time of Celebration of Life Service at 5 p.m. at the Askew-Houser Funeral Homes, Inc., Ebensburg. (www.askew-houser.com)

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Wayne Ogline

1942 - 2025

OGLINE - Wayne Charles, 82, of Cresson, formerly of Somerset, died Feb. 10, 2025, at Maple Heights Health & Rebab in Ebensburg. Born Sept. 12, 1942, in Somerset, he is the son of Glenn Merle and Marian Dorthea (Hyde) Ogline. Preceded in death by his parents; sister, Patricia Ann Ogline; and brother-in-law, Marc...

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Margaret Baughman

1943 - 2025

BAUGHMAN - Margaret Ann, Ebensburg, age 81, died March 26, 2025, at Rebekah Manor, Portage. Born April 22, 1943, in Ridley Park, PA, daughter of Gilbert John and Ada Rebecca (Moyer) Benedek. Preceded in death by parents; loving husband of 41 years, Robert Baughman; and her siblings, Marcella, Mary and Shirley....

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Shirley Kuyat

1929 - 2025

KUYAT - Shirley J. (Pecsenye), 95, Johnstown, died March 28, 2025. She was born July 26, 1929, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Andrew and Mary Ellen (Dishong) Pecsenye. Shirley was the last of her generation, being preceded in death by her husband, Atty. Edward G. Kuyat Jr., in 2011, and brother, Dwight...

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Rose Davich

1924 - 2025

DAVICH - Rose, 101, Johnstown, passed away peacefully March 27, 2025, at Windber Hospice. Born March 11, 1924, to the late Nicholas and Magdalena (Torledsky) Turcheck. Preceded in death by husband, Milan Davich Sr.; brothers, Steven and John; and sisters, Ann, Mary, and Kay. Survived by children, Sharon Samko...

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Dolores Wagner

1927 - 2025

WAGNER - Dolores Mae, (Ulrich), 97, Indiana, formerly of Northern Cambia, died Thursday, March 27, 2025, at UPMC Shadyside Hospital. A funeral service will be held at the Christ Episcopal Church, Indiana, at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, 2025, the Rev. William Geiger will officiate. Burial will follow in the North End...

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Daniel Hutchison

1940 - 2025

HUTCHISON - Daniel C., 84, Johnstown, passed away on March 27, 2025, at home. Born July 20, 1940, in Johnstown, son of Clinton and Genevieve (Rhoades) Hutchison. Preceded in death by parents, and sister, Genevieve Constable. Survived by loving wife of 60 years, Margaret (Janisko) Hutchison, of Johnstown;...

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Robert Rebar

1938 - 2025

REBAR - Robert "Bert" Valentine, 87, born on Feb. 13, 1938, in Johnstown, PA, passed away peacefully at his home on March 27, 2025. Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Pauline; siblings, Joseph Jr. "Sonny," Mary Louise (Ed) Mical, Anna Marie Kane, and Patricia (Jim) Furman; first wife, Giovanna (Pantano)...

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