All Obituaries

ROHRABAUGH- Daniel Vernon, 86, Johnstown. Passed away on August 4, 2022. Born November 2, 1935 in Johnstown. Son of Jesse and Verna (Wadsworth) Rohrabaugh. Preceded in death by parents, son Robert Wayne, sister Anna Rohrabaugh, brothers Nelson, Floyd, Fred, Harry and Jacob and daughter-in-law Darla (Gillin) Rohrabaugh. Survived by his wife, Barbara (Benshoff) Rohrabaugh; children, Sandy (Rick) Kopco and Tom (Kathy) Rohrabaugh; brothers Lewis (Dottie) Rohrabaugh and Bruce (Bobbi) Rohrabaugh;...

Marjorie G. Zupan, 102, Johnstown, died August 1, 2022, at Memorial Medical Center. Born April 26, 1920, in Johnsonburg, daughter of Harvey and Julia (McManigle) Geer. Preceded in death by parents; husband, John; and brother, Charles, and his wife Rachel. Survived by sons, John (Susan Danek); and Michael (Katheryn); grandchildren, Tyler (Liz), Mason, Matt, and Tori; and twin great-granddaughters, Madelyn and Amelia. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church where she served as a deacon...

Thomas Andrew Novak, 75, Johnstown, died July 22, 2022 at Westmont Woods. Born April 11, 1947 in Uniontown. Son of Andrew Novak and Kathryn (Christopher) Seighman. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by loving wife of 52 years, Kathleen (Wass); sons, Jeffrey, Thomas, Jr., and Matthew; 2 precious granddaughters, Rylee and Ava; and brothers, Robert (Suzanne), and William. Tom was a veteran of the US Army National Guard. He was a dedicated employee of the Richland School District for 37...

Paul E. Lasagna, 98, Johnstown, died July 21, 2022 at home. Born July 10, 1924, in Portland, OR, son of Nate and Louise (Pietronave) Lasagna. Preceded in death by parents; and brother Thomas. Survived by wife, Irene (Birk), whom he married February 4, 1950, and children, Robert (Lynda Kerr); Jean (Martin Ryba); Linda (Dean Black); and Kathy (Robert Woloschuk); 10 grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren. He was a member of Church of the Transfiguration, where he served as an usher, and was...

Rose Ann Wentz, 95, Johnstown, died July 21, 2022 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born February 12, 1927 in Johnstown. Daughter of Andrew Linynski and Mary (Evanick) Lesinski. Preceded in death by parents, husband Arthur Wentz, sisters Ann Johnson and Patricia Dubil and brother Charles Linynski. Survived by children Bonita (John Kriak), Sheryl (Walter Niton), Arthur Wentz Jr.; grandchildren John Arthur Kriak (Rachel), Michael Kriak (Hall), Melissa (Christopher Horner) and Christina (Chad Davis);...

Robert Lee Gomer, age 75, of Fredericksburg, VA passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022 at the Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center surrounded by loved ones. He was born on May 28, 1947 in Meyersdale, PA the son of the late Lewis F. Gomer Sr. and Ruby (Fate) Gomer. He retired as a postal clerk for the U.S. Postal Service. He served in the U.S. Army and was a Vietnam War veteran. In his early days, he worked as a conductor for Chessie Railroad. He also served several years in the National Guard and...

Sara Ann Goughnour, "Sally", 70, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 16, 2022 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, PA. Sara, affectionately known as "Sally" to many, was born on September 15, 1951 in Johnstown, PA. She is preceded in death by parents John J. and Anna Marie Streilein; brother, John K. Streilein; and sister, Phyllis J. Karshin. Survived by her husband, Thomas R. Goughnour (Johnstown); sons, John and his wife Stacey...

Florence Ellsworth, 99, Johnstown, died July 14, 2022 at Quality Life Services. Born November 18, 1922 in Johnstown, daughter of Michael and Julia (Tirpak) Yuhas. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Walter; and twelve siblings. Survived by son, Darrell (Rachel McGuire); and grandchildren, Emma and Elijah Ellsworth. She was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church, Westmont Lanes Bowling League, and Order of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed quilting and crafts. Friends received Monday,...

MARIS- William J. Jr., 31, Johnstown. Passed away on July 13, 2022 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital with his parents at his side. Born August 8, 1990 in Johnstown. He is survived by his mother, Lisa Maris and father, William Maris Sr. (Amanda). Also survived by son Greyson Kenneth Maris; brothers, Jordan Colbert, Taylor Maris and Gabe Maris; sisters,Olivia and Fynleigh Maris; stepbrothers, Nate and Alex Barrett; maternal grandmother Theresa Wiker, nephews, Cameron and Gideon; and nieces,...

HAGINS- Jane (Shaffer), 94, Johnstown, passed away on July 12, 2022. Born December 23, 1927 in Johnstown, daughter of Kenneth and Sophie (Wissinger) Shaffer. Preceded in death by parents, husband Zane, sister Juanita Lehman and brother Delbert. Survived by son, Richard (Sarah) Hagins; grandson, Parker Hagins; sister, Lenora Streilein; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Member of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, and Daughters of the American Revolution. Former member of B.P.O. Elks Lodge...