Obituaries

"Ro" (Freeman), 92, formerly of Conemaugh Township, Somerset County, passed away January 31, 2026, at Horizons Personal Care at Villa Crest, Johnstown. Born January 29, 1934, in Johnstown, the daughter of William J. and Leora (Allison) Freeman. Also preceded in death by husband of 64 years, Dwaine A. Berkebile, and...

COOK - Edna Mae "Cookie," 95, South Fork, passed January 29, 2026. Born January 3, 1931, in Uniontown. Preceded in death by parents, Vincent and Elizabeth (Repko) Adamsik; husband, Wayne C. Cook, who died June 25, 2016; son, John Cook; and brother, William Adamsik; and infant brother, Francis. Survived by children,...

MIKESIC - Edwin J., 84, Johnstown, passed away on Jan. 31, 2026, at home. Born Nov. 29, 1941, in Johnstown, son of Matthew R. Sr. and Mary (Zahoran) Mikesic. Preceded in death by parents; beloved wife, Rosemarie (Skubic) Mikesic; son-in-law, Christopher Miller; and brothers, Francis R. Mikesic and Matthew Mikesic...

77, Cherry Tree, passed away January 30, 2026. Born November 6, 1948, in Westover, the daughter of Steve and Clara Jane Simmons. Preceded in death by parents; and siblings, Ernest Wannagat Sr., Mary Jane Wannagat-Nelson, and Stephen John Simmons Jr. Survived by William R. Dixon, Cherry Tree, her companion of more...

known affectionately to many as "Peaser," "Wayne," or "Coach Pap," of New Florence, passed away Friday, January 30th at the age of 84.
Wayne was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, and spent his life deeply rooted in his community and devoted to the people he loved. He is survived by his older brother, Kenneth Hepner...

83, of Saxton, Pennsylvania, passed away on January 29, 2026. Born on October 20, 1942 he was preceded in death by parents James L. "Peck" Shaw and Genevieve M. Shaw, wife Barbara Shaw, son John (CJ) Shaw, and daughter Jodi (Gordan) Nauman, stepdaughters, Jackie Grecek and Christine Archey.
He is survived by...

ROWE - Rev. Larry Gene, 82, Johnstown, joined the cloud of witnesses, Jan. 30, 2026. Born April 30, 1943, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by parents, George and Wilma (Stiffler) Rowe, and siblings, Ron Stiffler (Bonnie), George Rowe Jr., and Frances Rowe. Survived by loving wife of 60 years, Mary Ann (Sebes), whom...

Debra A. (Fritz) Zimmerman, a beloved wife, daughter, mother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2026, at her home in Meyersdale, Pennsylvania. She was 67 years old. Born on December 10, 1958, in Johnstown, Debra was the daughter of the late Norman Wayne Fritz and Naomi Ruth (Meredith)...

MCGRAW - Janice Marie (Kulic), 87, of Sterling, VA (formerly Johnstown, PA), passed away on Jan. 19, 2026. A devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she found joy in spending time with her family. Janice loved music, singing and dancing and was known for her humor and kindness. She is survived by her...

BAMBINO - Janet M., 86, Johnstown, passed on Jan. 27, 2026. Born May 6, 1939, to the late Emanuel and Zenneda (Lushko) Lovetro. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Donald C. Bambino, and brother, Guy Lovetro. Survived by sons, Donald, Michael (Tracey), David, James, and Domenick (Tonya); nine grandchildren; six...

FEATHERS - Galen, 74, of Portage, passed away on Jan. 27, 2026. He was born Aug. 9, 1951, son of Earl and Genevieve (Wild) Feathers. In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by brother, Barry Feathers; mother-in-law, Amelia Compardo; and brother-in-law, Joe Compardo, and wife Kim. Survived by wife,...