Michael Gary Mehall

Michael Gary Mehall

Jan 16, 2025

MEHALL – M. Gary, 78, South Fork, died January 16, 2025. Born June 25, 1946, in South Fork. Preceded in death by parents, Michael “Merch” and Virginia Ruth “Ginny” (Stineman) Mehall; and sister-in-law, Claudia (Leach) Mehall.

Survived by wife, Sandra (Betz) Mehall; son, Darren, married to Jessica (Stoppe); stepdaughter, Tonya, wife of Ed Chambers; grandchildren, Jackson Beedle and Olivia and Emma...

Roger R. Layton

Roger R. Layton

Jan 14, 2025

LAYTON – Roger R., 85, Windber, passed away January 14, 2025. Born January 20, 1939, in South Fork. Preceded in death by parents; Arlonza C. “Lonnie” and Wilma H. (Reighard) Layton; son, Eric Layton; and infant son, Bruce.

Survived by loving wife of 66 years, Sally (Baloga) Layton; daughters, LouAnn and husband, Robert Beecroft; Patti and husband, Darren Wilson; and Missy...

Donald W. Wills

Donald W. Wills

Jan 10, 2025

WILLS – Donald W., 71, South Fork, went to be with the Lord, January 10, 2025. Born July 28, 1953, in Irwin; son of James and Sarah (Evans) Wills. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Kathleen (Smith) Wills, who died February 18, 2016; brother, Mark Wills; and sister, Anita Carlson.

Survived by daughter, Susan Wills; son, Donald, married to Amy (Nagle);...

Daniel J. Felix

Daniel J. Felix

Jan 6, 2025

FELIX – Daniel J., 44, Sidman, passed away January 6, 2025, at Conemaugh Hospital. Born February 6, 1980, in Johnstown. Survived by parents, Robert L. Felix Sr. (Carol) and Linda L. McGough (Pat); sisters, Laurie Fessler (Rick) and Becky Shirk (Rick); brother, Robert Felix Jr. (Bridget); nieces and nephews, Brett Byers; Cory (Courtney), Shawn and Megan Fessler; Tyler, Aaden, and...

Charles B. Bertolino

Charles B. Bertolino

Jan 4, 2025

BERTOLINO – Charles B., 85, South Fork; passed away January 4, 2025. Born March 22, 1939, in Sidman; son of Peter P. Sr. and Bernice “Maggie” (Mickus) Bertolino. Preceded in death by parents; beloved wife, Mary Ann (Trotter) Bertolino, who died February 9, 2023; daughter, Theresa Fleck; grandson, Kyle Fleck; brothers, John, Peter, and James Bertolino; and nephew, Michael Bertolino. 

Survived...

Anna Marie M. Singer

Anna Marie M. Singer

Jan 1, 2025

SINGER – Anna Marie M., 75, Summerhill, died January 1, 2025. Born January 5, 1949, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by parents, George J. “Kong” and Ruth M. (Riggs) Smiach; infant granddaughter, Ruth Ann; and brother, George Smiach.

Survived by husband of 56 years, Melvin C. Singer; son, James (Cheri Tucker); daughter, Mary Mosholder; grandchildren, Nancy Fagan (Shawn), Gage, and Stella...

Theresa F. Beyer

Theresa F. Beyer

Dec 30, 2024

BEYER – Theresa F., 90, Summerhill, her soul entered Heaven, December 30, 2024. Born December 3, 1934, in Croyle Township. Preceded in death by parents, Firmin A. and Mary R. (Yauneridge) Beyer; sisters, Rose Robb (Vic), Betty Kraus (Walt), and Ella Jane Maser (Ralph); brothers, Fr. Firmin Beyer, OSB and Joseph Beyer; and brother-in-law, Harold Shannon.

Survived by siblings, Bernard (Diane),...

Vivian Glacken

Vivian Glacken

Dec 29, 2024

GLACKEN – Vivian, 94, Westlake, Ohio; formerly of Richland Township, passed December 29, 2024. Born September 17, 1930, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by parents; Adolph and Margaret (Arbatosky) Matunis; husband, Glenn C. “Tom” Glacken, who died March 25, 2018; and brother, Anthony Matunis. 

Survived by daughters, Deborah L. Glacken of North Ridgeville, Ohio; and Jennifer, wife of Stephen Lesinski of...

Paul L. Borelle

Paul L. Borelle

Dec 28, 2024

BORELLE – Paul L., 76, Elton, died December 28, 2024. Born April 21, 1948, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by parents, Frank G. and Edwina Jane (Whited) Borelle; first wife, Saundra (Parker) Borelle; sisters, Sandi Borelle and Sharon Mills; brother-in-law, Jerry Mills; and daughter, Stacy Marie Smay.

Survived by wife, Elinora M. (Bopp) Borelle; children, Shayne Borelle (Shannon Rummell); Shawn Borelle;...

Joseph Lubniewski

Joseph Lubniewski

Dec 27, 2024

LUBNIEWSKI – Joseph, 63, Sidman, passed away December 27, 2024, at home. Born August 7, 1961, in Brooklyn, New York. Preceded in death by parents; John D. and Mildred (Chulick) Lubniewski; wife, Lisa M. (Miller) Lubniewski, who died October 4, 2022; brother, John Lubniewski; nephew, John Lubniewski; and stepsons, Jesse and DJ Klock.

Survived by sisters, Patricia Rounds and Carolyn Hawkins;...

Phyllis L. Smith

Phyllis L. Smith

Dec 22, 2024

SMITH – Phyllis L. (Glacken), 92, South Fork, went home to Heaven December 22, 2024. Born June 3, 1932, in South Fork. Preceded in death by parents, James R. and Barbara Ann “Annie” (Berkey) Glacken; husband, Robert F. Smith, who died March 14, 2009; sisters, Dorothy Sell, Thelma Steele, and Patricia Bencosky; and brothers, James, Warren, and Charles.

Survived by youngest...

Raymond L. "Scotty" Truscott

Raymond L. "Scotty" Truscott

Dec 18, 2024

TRUSCOTT – Raymond L. “Scotty,” 79, Johnstown, passed peacefully December 18, 2024, at home, surrounded by family. Born October 9, 1945, in South Fork. Preceded in death by parents, Arthur W. and Nellie N. (Simpson) Truscott; granddaughter, Samantha Dunfee; and brothers, Earl, Meade, and David.

Survived by wife, Dorothy J. (Chapman) Truscott; daughter, Amy Lynn Rolley; grandchildren, Megan, Mandie, and Haley;...

Bruce Lee Ryan

Bruce Lee Ryan

Dec 10, 2024

RYAN – Bruce Lee, 61, Beaverdale, died December 10, 2024 at UPMC Montefiore, Pittsburgh. Born June 13, 1963, in Johnstown, son of Benny L. and Betty Jane (Pershing) Ryan; preceded in death by parents; brother, Tom Schech; and sister, Jean Pershing.

 Survived by son, Jesse Lee Ryan (Colleen); fiancé, Zelda Lermineau; sister, Virgina Mickey (Emory); brothers, Ernie Ryan and Keith Ryan...

Amelia J. "Miltch" Peracchino

Amelia J. "Miltch" Peracchino

Dec 10, 2024



PERACCHINO – Amelia J. “Miltch,” 88, St. Michael, passed away December 10, 2024. Born March 15, 1936, in Ehrenfeld. Preceded in death by parents, Paul and Susan (Mikita) Kerch; beloved husband of 55 years, James E. “Pooch” Peracchino, who died October 27, 2010; son and daughter-in-law, James D. “Jimbo” and Lisa (Albertelli) Peracchino; grandson, Tony Peracchino; sister, Ann Gurchik; and...

Barbara A. Reighard

Barbara A. Reighard

Dec 3, 2024

REIGHARD – Barbara A., 85, Sidman, died December 3, 2024, at home. Born March 25, 1939, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by parents; John J. and Frances A. (Smith) Karl; husband, Foster J. “Jim” Reighard, who died December 4, 2020; infant brother, Bruce; brothers, John “Jack,” Charles W. “Bill,” and James; and in-laws, Robert Hebel, Betty Jane (Harvey) Karl, and...

Myrtle R. Haines

Myrtle R. Haines

Nov 28, 2024

HAINES – Myrtle Regina, 86, Portage, died November 28, 2024. Born November 24, 1938, in Summerhill. Preceded in death by parents; Vincent J. Smith and Regina A. (McConnell) Smith-Miller; stepfather, Lewis J. Miller; husband, Harry Haines; son, Keith; daughter, Lori Ann Lane; grandchildren, Daniel, Nichole, Travis, and Keith; great grandson, David III; sisters, Audrey Ceneskie-Plummer, Dorothy Murray, Lydia Smith, Sylvia...

Richard C. Witherow

Richard C. Witherow

Nov 26, 2024

WITHEROW - Richard Clyde, 88, of Troutville, Virginia; formerly of Newtown - Conemaugh Township, Cambria County; passed away peacefully on November 26, 2024 after a long battle with Dementia. Born on August 5, 1936, in Conemaugh Township; son of Vincent H. and Marie A. (Berg) Witherow.

Preceded in death by parents; his beloved wife, Judith E. (Adams) Witherow; brothers, James Witherow,...

Janet M. Kick

Janet M. Kick

Nov 21, 2024

KICK – Janet M., 70, Wilmore, died November 21, 2024, surrounded by loving family. Born June 16, 1954, in Windber; daughter of Stanely Wm. “Stush” and Mary Elizabeth (Campitell) Sklodowski. Preceded in death by parents; and brother, Stanley Wm. “Bill” Sklodowski.

Survived by husband of 48 years, James R. Kick; children, Denise, wife of Rob Munro; James, married to Pamela (Keefe);...

Charlie Lamer

Charlie Lamer

Nov 5, 2024

LAMER - Charles “Charlie,” 78, Portage (New Germany), passed away peacefully November 5, 2024; at home, surrounded by his loving family. Born February 19, 1946, in Ebensburg, son of Joseph and Bernadette (George) Lamer. Preceded in death by parents; brothers Howard, William, Joseph, Eugene, and Don Lamer; sisters Cleo Vandenbergh, Ruth Silver, Virginia Craig, Sarah Snechinski, and Bernadette Pangersis; and...

Diana L. Mundok

Diana L. Mundok

Nov 4, 2024

MUNDOK – Diana L. (Martin), 62, South Fork, passed peacefully November 4, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with MS. Born February 21, 1962, in Johnstown; daughter of James C. and Jean L. (Noon) Martin. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Frank G. “Crazy” Mundok, Jr., who died August 31, 2000; sister, Donna Thornton; and brother-in-law, Nick Jorich.

Survived by...