Obituaries

KIMMELL - Elizabeth Ann "Betty," 83, of Johnstown, passed away on Aug. 11, 2026. Born on July 20, 1943, in Johnstown, daughter of Harry and Phyllis Hindman. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survived by her husband, LeRoy W.; sons, Brian L. (Phyllis Naugle), Bradley (Laurie Patton), and Brennan;...

GAY - Alma, 88, of Johnstown passed away Aug. 9, 2026, at Memorial Medical center. Born Jan. 1, 1938, in Johnstown, daughter of Paul and Gertrude (Mock) Wicknick. Preceded in death by parents; husband, John Gay; son, Michael Shawn; sister, Marion Pennel; brother, Wayne Wicknick; and granddaughter, Brooke. Survived...

FLEEGLE - Robert E. "Bob," 93, of Henrietta, passed away on Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, at his home. He was born in Central City, a son of the late Winfield Henry and Lulu (Raymond) Fleegle. On Sept. 5, 1959, in Central City, he married Patricia M. "Pat" (Carver) Fleegle, who preceded him in death on Nov. 18, 2020. He is...

CADDY - Darleen A., 66, Johnstown, passed away suddenly Aug. 9, 2026. Born Sept. 14, 1959, to the late James and Mary (McVicker) Mangus. Preceded in death by siblings, Eileen Podvojsky, Mary Maines, Stella Flores, and Karen Parks; three infant siblings; stepson, John Caddy; mother-in-law, Ricarda Doulon; and...

Johnstown, died August 7, 2026, at Somerset Hospital. Born April 27, 1949, in Johnstown. Son of the late Walter J. Sr. and Phyllis M. (Hoffman) Niton. Survived by loving wife of 53 years, Sheryl A. (Wentz) Niton; children Melissa (Christopher Horner), Christina (Chad Davis); grandchildren Kyler Harbaugh, Paige...

URBAN - Bernard A., 96, of Johnstown, passed away August 6, 2026, at Quality Life Services at Westmont Woods. Born January 17, 1930, in Johnstown, the son of the late John and Mary Urban. Also preceded in death by Nancy J. (Homyak) Urban; brothers, Anthony, John, Nick, Stephen, Frank, Simon, Bernard, and Joseph...

SACERINO - John A., 85, Sidman, went to be with the Lord Aug. 4, 2026. Ever the optimist, John lived with multiple myeloma for 12 years, facing each challenge with resilience. Born Jan. 18, 1941, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by parents, Dominick S. and Virginia E. (Fronzoli) Sacerino. Survived by loving wife of...

WOLFE - William K., 86, of Johnstown, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, at Conamaugh Memorial Medical Center. He was born March 7, 1940, to Daniel "Way" and Laura (Pahel) Wolfe in Clymer. Bill was a member of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, Johnstown. He owned and operated his own coal trucking business before...

DYNIEC - Caroline J., passed away peacefully in her sleep on Aug. 5, 2026, at home, a month shy of her 95th birthday. Known fondly as Tood, or Aunt Toodie, Caroline was a lifelong resident of Brownstown. Survived by children, Miriam, Jack, and Tom; granddaughter, Lauren; and siblings, Anna Mae Johns and Denny Sabo....

CEKADA - Betty "Betsy," 90, Parkhill, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Aug. 2, 2026. Born on Oct. 17,1935, to the late Michael and Anna (Berzonsky) Yackulich. Preceded in death by loving husband of 63 years, Frank M. Cekada, and siblings, Anna Kopyt, John Yackulich, Charles Yackulich,...

WIESERMAN - Carmel Lee, 64, Johnstown, passed away on Aug. 2, 2026. Born on July 27, 1962, to the late Harry S. and Timmie L. (Greene) Hale. Survived by loving husband, Kevin Wieserman, Johnstown, PA; son, Ian Wieserman, and wife Kelsey (Deans) Wieserman, Shoreline, WA; brother, Harry "Butch" Hale, Johnstown, PA;...

Schrift - Carol E., 84, of Mohrsville, passed away August 1, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born in Johnstown, Pa., she was the daughter of Wilfred and Clara (Finnegan) Pudliner. Carol was the spouse of Darryl G. Schrift, Sr., with whom she shared 66 wonderful years of marriage.
After graduating from Johnstown high...

CHRISTOFF - Marian, 92, Patton, passed away Aug. 2, 2026, at UPMC Altoona Hospital. Born July 3, 1934, in Barnesboro, the daughter of George and Helen (Korman) Christoff. Preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Ann (William) Bonin, William Christoff, George Christoff, Janice (James) Gray, and baby brother,...

Philip J. Demo, 95, of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at home on July 31, 2026. Born on October 17, 1930, he was the beloved son of the late John and Mary Demo.

A lifelong Johnstown resident, Philip graduated from Johnstown High School. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1952 to 1954....

89 of Johnstown passed away peacefully July 30, 2026, at Windber Woods. Born May 8, 1937, in Johnstown. Daughter of George and Annabelle (Palm) Singer. Preceded in death by parents, first husband Harold Fockler, second husband George Lopaze, brother Terry Singer and daughter-in-law Jeanine Fockler. Survived by...

Couteret - Richard L. "Dick" Sr., 88 passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 26, 2026. Born in Phillipsburg, Pa., to Arlene Couteret McGonigal on May 1, 1938. He was adopted and raised by his grandparents, John A and Lydia M. (Kephart) Couteret in Karthaus, Pa. He graduated from Cooper High School, Winburne Pa., in...

GRENKE - Joan Allene (Halverson), 94, of Johnstown, formerly of New Florence and Conway, South Carolina, passed away on July 28, 2026, at her residence, The Addison of McCullough Place. Born Sept. 17, 1931, in Windber, daughter of Raymond A. and Grace E. (Letcher) Halverson. Preceded in death by her parents;...

BORTOLI - John E., 87, of Johnstown, PA, died July 26, 2026, at Memorial Medical Center. Born March 15, 1939, in Chicago Ill, son of Frank and Irene (Kopac) Bortoli. Preceded in death by his parents; sons, John A., Joseph M., and Robert J.; brother, Frank A.; grandson, Anthony M.; brother-in-law, Anthony R. Shorto;...

STEINBRING - Gertrude Pauline (Lepter) "Dolly," 88, of Johnstown. Born Sept. 30, 1937, in Johnstown, PA, went home to the Lord peacefully on July 24, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family. Daughter of John and Amelia (Skasko) Lepter. She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, John A. Lepter, Margaret...

CRONAUER - Nancy Jane. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Nancy Jane Cronauer, a cherished wife, mother, and friend, who left this world on July 26, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on June 26, 1946, in Spangler, PA, Nancy lived a life filled with love, kindness, and devotion to her family...

ROZUM—John J., 78, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on July 20th 2026 at James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center, Altoona. Born May 16th, 1948, in Johnstown, son of Joseph and Julia (Prestipino) Rozum. Preceded in death by parents; siblings, Joseph and Patricia; brother-in-law, Gary (Ziggy), nephew, Bobby and...

SERNELL - Rose 94, Johnstown, died July 24, 2026, at her residence. Born Feb. 18, 1932, in Johnstown, daughter of Michael and Rose (Stasczyszyn) Polosky. Preceded in death by parents; husband of 73 years, Joseph; and five siblings. Survived by son, Joseph Jeffrey, and grandchildren, Joseph Matthew (Sarah) and Rachel...