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Alberta HoltzAlberta "Bertie" Holtz
1926 - 2026
HOLTZ - Alberta "Bertie," 99, Hollidaysburg, formerly of Patton, passed away July 16, 2026, at Garvey Manor, Hollidaysburg. She was born Oct. 29, 1926, in Patton, the daughter of the late Jacob and Victoria (Tokash) Kielbowick. Alberta was preceded in death by her husband, Clement B. Holtz, who passed away April 4,...
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Marc CoberMarc William Cober
1970 - 2026
COBER - Marc William, 55, of Johnstown, died on July 15, 2026. Born Dec. 22, 1970, in Somerset, he was the son of William Cober and Shirley Ann (Shaffer) Cober. Preceded in death by his father, William Cober. Survived by his mother and Marc's significant other of 11 years, Kelly Shaffer; his children: Hunter Cober,...
David WhartonDavid Francis Wharton
1948 - 2026
WHARTON - David Francis "Dave," 78, Dysart, passed away July 15, 2026, at home. Born June 30,1948, in Dysart, son of the late Herman and Mary (Zerbee) Wharton. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sally Ann (Kozub) Wharton; children, Craig (Jennifer) Wharton, and granddaughter Kiah; Stephanie Wharton; and Matthew...
Cindy ShillingCindy A. Shilling
1956 - 2026
SHILLING - Cindy A., Patton, formerly Portage, age 70, died July 14, 2026, at Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born May 12, 1956, in Spangler, daughter of George and Viola (Carveni) Noel. Preceded in death by parents; daughter, Kristia Rae; granddaughter, Montana Lynn; brother, Barry; and sisters, Roberta and...
Francis Dostal Jr.Francis P. Dostal Jr.
1928 - 2026
DOSTAL - Francis Jr. "Doc," 97, of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, surround by loved ones. Born on Oct. 15th, 1928, in Johnstown, son of Francis M.D. and Mary Kathryn (Pierce) Dostal. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Shirley (Berkey) Dostal; parents; grandchildren, Michael F....
Verna MakuchVerna Makuch
1930 - 2026
MAKUCH - Verna 95, Windber, passed away July 13, 2026, at Hilltop Heights. Born Nov. 25, 1930, in Windber, daughter of the late Paul and Verona (Kornoci) Fedorisko. Preceded in death by brothers, Paul, John and George. Survived by loving husband of 63 years, Michael Makuch; daughter, Kathy, married to Father Edward...
Deborah ShoemakerDeborah Sue Shoemaker
1954 - 2026
SHOEMAKER - Deborah Sue, 71, Johnstown, passed on July 12, 2026. Born on July 21, 1954, in Windber, to the late Harry and Barbara (Hoffman) Keirn. Survived by loving husband, Ronald T. Shoemaker, Johnstown; children, Thomas Shoemaker, Johnstown, and Diana Shoemaker, Johnstown; grandchildren, Aleksa Shoemaker,...
Dr. Rodney Eatman PhDDr. Rodney Eatman PhD
1942 - 2026
EATMAN - Rodney H. One of Johnstown's long-running cultural ambassadors has died. Rodney Eatman passed away from stroke complications on July 10, 2026. He was 83 years old. His love of the theater and music began early in childhood. Growing up in Texarkana, TX, he began putting on his own shows in grade school and...
Sharon AlexanderSharon L. Alexander
1949 - 2026
ALEXANDER - Sharon L., 77, of Portage Township, passed away July 12, 2026, at home. She was born on Jan. 20, 1949, in Johnstown. Sharon was the daughter of Stanley and Thora (Gallagher) Shall. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her brother, James Shall. Sharon is survived by her husband, Edward R....
Robert FeskoRobert J. Fesko
1937 - 2026
FESKO - Robert J. Born Dec. 15, 1937, in Johnstown, PA, died July 10, 2026, at Richland Woods Assisted Living. Son of Peter and Ann (Bobko) Fesko. He was preceded in death by his parents; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins; and close friend, Joyce Certo. Survived by special Fesko cousins, Nancy, James, Thomas,...
Vera SturmVera Cecelia Sturm
1925 - 2026
STURM - Vera Cecelia, 100, Park Hill, died July 11, 2026. Born Sept. 13, 1925, daughter of Lewis and Anna (Zgonc) Martincic. Preceded in death by parents; husband Frank, in 2011; and brothers and sisters-in-law, Lewis (Mary), Felix (Alice), and Rudy. Survived by children Virginia, Riverside, CA; Marjorie (William)...
Gloria FrickGloria M. Frick
1927 - 2026
FRICK - Gloria M., 99, went to be with the Lord on July 11, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family, at Memorial Medical Center. Born May 26, 1927, in Johnstown, daughter of Gilbert J. Sr. and Edith (Wonders) Bassi. She is the last surviving member of her immediate family. Preceded in death by parents; husband,...
Harry Boring Sr.Harry Earl Boring Sr.
1934 - 2026
92, New Florence, passed away July 10, 2026, peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Born April 28, 1934, in Climax, the son of late James and Vinnie (Penrose) Boring. Also preceded in death by son, Harry Boring; grandson, Jeremy; sisters, Emma, Dora, Janet, and Joan; brothers, Samuel, and Eugene; and infant...
Louis DeFazioLouis Angelo DeFazio
1947 - 2026
It is with great sadness that the family of Louis Angelo DeFazio announces his passing on July 10, 2026, at Horizons Personal Care at the Villa Crest in Johnstown. Lou was born on July 29, 1947, in Johnstown to the late Angelo and Olive Marie (Stockdill) DeFazio. A 1965 graduate of Johnstown High School and a 1969...
Alva KennellAlva A. Kennell
1943 - 2026
82, Boswell, passed away July 10, 2026, at UPMC Altoona. Born November 24, 1943, in Johnstown, daughter of the late James and Margaret (Brennan) Kabler. Also preceded in death by husband of 55 years, Ronald H. "Pud" Kennell on April 7, 2022, and brothers, Jim and Tom Kabler. Survived by children, JoAnn, married to...
William HamacekWilliam Douglas Hamacek
1958 - 2026
Hamacek, William Douglas "Bill", 67, Johnstown, passed away unexpectedly July 9, 2026. Born November 7, 1958, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by parents, William J. Hamacek and Dona (Kekich) Hamacek; infant brother, David Hamacek; and beloved cat, Rudy. Survived by brother, Michael Hamacek; sister, Susan Haynal and...
David ReamDavid J. Ream
1963 - 2026
REAM - David J., 62, Mahaffey, formerly of Salix, died July 9, 2026. Born December 30, 1963, in Johnstown; son of the late Ronald J. Ream and Sara "Sally" Lucille (Ellenberger) Ream-Boring. Survived by loving wife, Julie (Andersen) Ream; children, Ashley Ream, Zak Ream (Rina), Nicholas Ream, Dillon Heming...
Lois KinbackLois C. Kinback
1936 - 2026
90, Portage died July 8, 2026 at Windber Hospice. Born Mar 11, 1936 in Johnstown the daughter of Michael and Elizabeth (Nagy) Leposky. She is survived by 3 loving grandchildren and one great grandchild. She was loved by many special nieces and nephews who always held a special place in her heart. All services will...
Dr. Maxine EnderleinDr. Maxine A. Enderlein
ENDERLEIN - Maxine A. It is with profound love and deep sadness that the family of Dr. Maxine A. Enderlein (Fabbri) announce her peaceful passing on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at the age of 83, leaving behind a legacy of education, generosity, and kindness. Born July 20, 1942, she was raised in Gallitzin, PA, by her late...
Rose AltemusRose Marie (Fratrick) Altemus
1940 - 2026
ALTEMUS - Rose Marie (Fratrick), 85, Armagh, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family. Born on Aug. 30, 1940, in Fairfield Township, Pennsylvania. Rose lived a life defined by devotion to her family and God, kindness, strength, and compassion. Rose served as the former postmaster at the Brush...
Larry HockensmithLarry D. Hockensmith
1944 - 2026
HOCKENSMITH[mdash] Larry D. "Horse," 82, of Geistown, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on July 8, 2026. Born Jan. 26, 1944, in Johnstown, he was the son of the late Jesse and Irene Hockensmith. Larry was the beloved husband of Jeanne (Kostro) Hockensmith, with whom he shared 57 years of...
Louise FinuiLouise C. Finui
1931 - 2026
94, Hastings, formerly of Elmora, Pa, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at UPMC Altoona. She was born December 8, 1931 in Patton; the daughter of the late Alphonse and Virginia (Waugh) Noel. Louise was preceded in death by her husband, George Finui, whom passed away March 13, 1992; sisters, Martha Verdavoir, Mary...
Peter Livingston FamilyPeter G. Livingston Family
1976 - 2025
Peter Livingston and his wife, Donna, both 48, along with their daughters, Everly, 14, and Alydia, 11, passed away together as a family on January 29, 2025, aboard American Airlines Flight 5342. Peter was born on May 18, 1976, in Petersburg, Virginia, and is survived by his parents, Sterling and Martha Livingston;...
Jacqueline HershbergerJacqueline Hershberger
77, Portage, died July 7, 2026, at Maple Winds Nursing Care Center. Born March 15, 1949, in Johnstown, the daughter of John and Mary (Ashley) Barabas. Deceased family members include her parents and son, Ryan J. Behe. Survived by son, Daylon Behe, married to the former Renee Walters; daughter, Danielle Behe; and...
Gina TanakaGina Davidson Tanaka
1971 - 2026
Tanaka - Gina Davidson, of Johnstown, Pa., formerly of Sullivan County, N.Y., passed away surrounded by the love of her family on July 6, 2026, at her home. Gina devoted many years of her life to caring for others as a nurse, a profession she carried out with compassion, kindness, and dedication. Her gentle spirit...
