All Obituaries

Doris J. Shomo, 93, Lorain Boro, died March 23, 2023 at Forest Hills Personal Care Home. Born October 23, 1929 in Johnstown. Daughter of Lester and Gladys (Strayer) Campbell. Preceded in death by parents, husband Harvey M. Shomo Jr., sister Evelyn J. Waters. Survived by children James (Marsha Dippolito), Johnstown, William L. (Cathy Tressler), Maryland, Carol (Randy Restauri) Johnstown; grandchildren Carlton Jay Shomo, Grayson Shomo, Laura Sorge, Tiffany Shomo and Brandon Restauri (fiance...

Gloria H. Stepp, 76, Johnstown, died March 20, 2023 at Memorial Medical Center. Born September 26, 1946 in Hastings, daughter of Bernard and Helen (Kordish) Miller. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Mark; and brothers-in-law, George Berzansky and David Davis. Survived by husband, Eugene, whom she married September 10, 1966; children, Dr. Mark (Ginger Harnish), Windber; Susan (David Grove), Johnstown; and Jason (Ashley Polydor), Indiana; 5 grandchildren; and 2 great grandchildren. sister...

Doris Jean Eichenser, 89, Johnstown, died March 12, 2023 at The Patriot. Born March 2, 1934 in Johnstown, daughter of Joseph and Anna (Botter) Budney. She had a wonderful family that she adored. Preceded in death by parents; and sister, Joanne. Survived by husband of nearly 60 years, Robert; son, Brian; granddaughter, Brooke; sister, Donna (Leo Tomlinson) and nephews, David, Douglas, and Darren Tomlinson. She was a member of St. Benedict Catholic Church. Mostly, Doris was a stay-at-home mom....

Sheldon Yerty, 85, Passed away March 5, 2023 in Sebring, FL. Born in Roaring Springs, PA on March 3, 1938. Son of Anna and Orville Yerty. Preceded in death by his parents, first wife, Marjorie (Rager), brothers, Landis and Byron Yerty and sister, Avonell Garrett. Survived by wife, Gail (Shirk) Yerty; sons, Duane (Virginia) Yerty and Jack (Tammy) Thornton; grandsons, Derek Yerty, and Cory (Shasta) Thornton, great grandsons, Jacob and Joel Thornton; brother, Cordell Yerty; sisters, Audrey...

Greg, 70, passed away on March 3, 2023. Born July 21, 1952 in Johnstown, son of James and Madeline (McGough) Albert. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by loving wife Jan (Niel); brothers James, Gary, and Richard; children Brian (Steph), Scott (Kelly), and Cheryl; grandchildren Madeline, Lillian, Molly, and Lindy. Retired employee from the Bethlehem Steel Corporation. Greg enjoyed spending time with his kids and grandchildren and spending time at his cottage in Bedford. Friends received...

Mary W. Maser, 86, Johnstown, died March 3, 2023 at the Allegheny Lutheran Home. Born December 22, 1936 in Johnstown daughter of William E. and Mary E (Stombaugh) Forster. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Albert; daughter, Valerie Cheryl in infancy; five brothers; and 10 sisters. Survived by children, Patricia widow of Alan Carr, Sr.; Doreena (Darwin Jeffreys); Vincent (Bonnie Helsel); Valorie, widow of Frank Wilson; and Gregory; five grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; and 3...

Roy D. Kreasko Sr., 72, Windber, died March 3, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Born October 3, 1950 in Johnstown. Son of John Kreasko and Minnie (Kelly) Kreasko Scaletta. Preceded in death by parents, daughter-in-law, Tracie (Blair) Kreasko and several brothers and sisters. Survived by spouse Sara (Wadsworth) Bartlebaugh Kreasko, former wife, MaryAnn (Wadsworth) Kreasko; children, Roy Jr., MaryAnn (Derek Link) ;sister, Kay Spangler; grandchildren Roy III (Sam), Ryan and Tori; great...

Zachary S. Thomas, 69, Johnstown, died February 23, 2023 at home. Born July 17, 1953 in Johnstown, son of William and Elsie (Smith) Thomas. Preceded in death by parents; and a daughter in infancy. Survived by daughter Lauren Kathleen Thomas (Brandan Hartland); and siblings, Robert R., Carol J., Greg N., and Jeffrey V. A graveside service will be held Monday at 11AM at Grandview Cemetery. John Henderson Company Funeral Home is serving the Thomas family.

BLOUGH- Dale Ellen, 53, Johnstown. Passed away February 23, 2023. Born September 10, 1969 in Johnstown. Son of the late Gary Sr. and Thelma (Lefort) Blough. Survived by wife of 23 years, Doryta (Fitzpatrick); children, Jessi Blough of Buffalo, NY, Kayla Marie Younkers, Doryta K. Farquhar, Cheyenne (Horner) Hilliard all of Johnstown; siblings, Gary Jr. of Johnstown, Scott married to Jessica (Wadsworth) of Dunlo, and Jamie Sr.; nephews, Little Jamie Jr. and Little Gary III and other nieces and...

Olga (Matala) Axmacher of Johnstown passed away on February 22, 2023 at UPMC Altoona. Olga was born on June 27, 1932, the daughter of Wasyl and Eva Matala. Olga was a loving and caring mother and grandmother who placed everyone around her first. She was a devout member of St. John's Orthodox Church in East Conemaugh. She attended East Conemaugh High School and played clarinet in the marching band. Olga worked selling shoes at different stores in her earlier years,...