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Dorothy GoughnourDorothy R. Goughnour

1931 - 2026

. 94 of Johnstown passed away March 28, 2026 at Memorial Medical Center. Born September 21, 1931 in Johnstown, daughter of G. Edward and Rosella R. (Thomas) Deffenbaugh. Preceded in death by parents, husband Cloyd Goughnour, three brothers and one sister. Survived by loving daughters; Elaine (Alan) Fyock and Rose...

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David Schnars Jr.David E. Schnars Jr.

1968 - 2026

58 Portage, passed away March 22, 2026 at Memorial Medical Center. Born Jan 28, 1968 in Johnstown, the son of David, Sr. and Rose (Louishine) Schnars. Deceased family members include his parents, and several aunts and uncles. Survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Tina (Holland) Schnars and children, Anthony...

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Donald MerrillDonald T. Merrill

1947 - 2026

MERRILL - Donald T., 79, Patton, passed away Wednesday evening, March 25, 2026, at James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center in Altoona. Donald was born in Colver, son of the late Scott and Mae (Thomas) Merrill. On June 8, 1966, he married Janet L. Williamson. Surviving is his loving wife of 59 years; a daughter, Dawn...

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Elizabeth SekelaElizabeth A. Sekela

1930 - 2026

SEKELA - Elizabeth A. "Betty," 95, Windber, passed away March 25, 2026, at Windber Woods. Born Dec. 6, 1930, in Johnstown, daughter of the late John and Lucy (Franchic) Cekolj. Preceded in death by husband, Andy Sekela; stepsons, George and John Sekela; stepgrandson, Michael Andrew Sekela; brothers, John and Edward...

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Leonard FaccianiLeonard J Facciani

1932 - 2026

FACCIANI - Leonard J. Sr., age 93, of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026, at Villa Crest Home in Johnstown, surrounded by his devoted sons. Born July 11, 1932, in Johnstown, he was the son of the late Reno R. Facciani and Anna (Archihofsky) Facciani. Leonard was preceded in death by...

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Helen MillerHelen Miller

1943 - 2026

MILLER - Helen. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Helen Miller, 82, of Seward, who left us peacefully on March 23, 2026. Born on Sept. 30, 1943, in Charles, Helen lived a life dedicated to her family and home, exemplifying love and devotion as a homemaker. Helen is survived by her beloved...

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Richard FreemanRichard D. Freeman

2026

FREEMAN - Richard D. "Dick," age 87, of Johnstown, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Bonnie; father of Susan (John) Burkett and Doug (Miriam) Freeman; stepfather of three; Pappy of three; and great-grandfather of Anna Niznik. Also survived by stepgrandchildren. Dick was a...

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Margaret MathiasMargaret P. Mathias

1929 - 2026

"Marge," 99, of Johnstown, passed away March 23, 2026. Born December 1, 1929, in Tyrone, the daughter of the late Kasmir and Mary (Starziski) Pacanowski. Preceded in death by husband, Wilbur Mathias; infant twin brother and sister, George and Helen; infant brother, Richard; brothers, Edward (Kathryn), Ernest...

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Margaret HancockMargaret F. Hancock

1945 - 2026

HANCOCK - Margaret F. "Peanuts," 81, New Germany, died March 22, 2026. Born January 28, 1945, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by parents, Joseph M. and Rosella (McConeghy) Wilkinson; and husband, Gerald David Hancock, who died May 5, 2005. Survived by her beloved dog, Holly; and dear friends, Barb and Leroy Smith...

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John Pauley, Sr.John D. Pauley, Sr.

1946 - 2026

PAULEY - John D. Sr., 79, Summerhill, died March 4, 2026. Born March 30, 1946, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by parents, John C. and Harriet L. (Klock) Pauley; brothers, Greg and Dan Pauley; and brother-in-law, Richard Evans. Survived by loving wife of 55 years, Barbara J. (Motchenbaugh) Pauley, whom he married...

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Kathleen SaloneyKathleen Saloney

1952 - 2026

Saloney - Kathleen, 74, Johnstown, passed away March 22, 2026, at her home. Born March 8, 1952, to the late Edward and Marie (Partsch) Brandle. Preceded in death by brother, Timothy Brandle. Survived by loving husband, Michael Saloney; stepsons, Scott and Matt Saloney; siblings, George, Dave, Phillip, and Christine...

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Robert Baldish Sr.Robert Baldish Sr.

1941 - 2026

Baldish - Robert Sr., 85, Nanty Glo, passed away March 22, 2026, at Memorial Medical Center. He was born March 19, 1941, in Vintondale, son of the late Michael and Jessie (Jenkins) Baldish. Preceded in death by wife, Marian Baldish; daughter, Lori O'Farrell; and numerous brothers and sisters. Robert is survived by...

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Charles GettyCharles A. Getty

1939 - 2026

Getty - Charles A., of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, passed away on March 14, 2026. He was born in Johnstown on July 3, 1939, the son of the late Charles H. Getty and Julia D. Getty. He was preceded in death by his brother, Stephen Getty.
He is survived by his wife, Sally H. Getty; his son, Thomas S. Getty; and his...

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Jeanette LeonardJeanette M. Leonard

1942 - 2026

LEONARD - Jeanette M. "Jan," 83, Maple Heights Health and Rehab Center Ebensburg, passed away Friday, March 20, 2026, at UPMC Altoona. Jan was born in Colver, daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine (Saltsgiver) Hollen. She had six siblings, Joseph, Wilber, Northy, Georgia, Loretta, and Nellie. She is survived by...

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James RisbonJames M. Risbon

1951 - 2026

RISBON[mdash] James M. "Bart," 75, Patton, passed away Friday, March 20, 2026, at James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center, Altoona. Bart was born in Colver, son of the late Bernard F. "Bun" Risbon and Doris (Bloom) Risbon. He is survived by his girlfriend, Becky Mizerak, of Homer City; two brothers, Jeffrey T. Risbon...

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