All Obituaries

Betty F. Hunt, 94, Johnstown, died November 29, 2023 at Westmont Woods. Born August 1, 1929 in Johnstown, daughter of Harry and Annie (Mishler) Hershberger. Preceded in death by parents; 1st husband, Ira Weigle; 2nd husband, Owen; and sister, Bernice Eash. survived by son, Dwight Weigle (Bobbijean Albaugh); and grandson, Logan Weigle (Celeste Donatucci). She was a member of Westmont Church of the Brethren. She worked as a secretary for Hunt Oil Company. Friends received Monday from 10AM...

Lavonia Yvette Ray, 77, Johnstown, passed away November 21, 2023 peacefully at West Penn hospital. She was preceded in death by parents, Thomas, Jr. and Winifred "Bonnie" (Crawley) Ray. Lavonia was a graduate of Johnstown High School, Class of 1966, and received a diploma from Cambria Rowe Business College. She was employed and retired from The American Cross as a laboratory assistant. Lavonia loved to paint and craft for all occasions. She was a great collector of recipes, of...

PENROD- Nancy, 82, Johnstown. Passed away November 21, 2023. Born February 5, 1941 in Johnstown. Daughter of Torrance and Sarah (Knotts) Freeman. Preceded in death by parents, husband William Sr., daughter Carol Kinch and several siblings. Survived by children, William Jr., Mary Ann Snyder, and John; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Member of Church of God, Hornerstown. At Nancy's request, there will be no viewing and no service. John Henderson Co. Funeral Home is...

Lois A. Keyes, 68, Pittsburgh, formerly of Johnstown, died November 18, 2023, at Arbutus Park Manor. Born March 19, 1955, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Louis J. and Betty D. (Christner) Keyes. Survived by husband of 38 years John Marcinko; sister Kathleen Keyes. Lois loved animals and was very generous with donations to local agencies. She was the transplant coordinator for the VA for 39 years. Friends will be received Saturday December 2, 2023, from 10 am until time of memorial service...

Sara Wingard, "Sally", 80, Johnstown, died November 17, 2023 at Hilltop Heights. Born August 17, 1943 in Johnstown, daughter of Wallace and Helen (Wright) Turner. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Willard "Willie"; brother, Larry; sister, Judy Witkosky; and step-grandson, Christopher Newsom. Survived by son, Willard, Jr., "Willie", Florida; granddaughters, Catherine "Katey" Wingard, and Haley (Chase Wigg); step grandson, Paul Newsom; brother, Jack (Diane Shierbine), Ohio; sister-in-law,...

PUCKEY- Brad, 53, Johnstown. Passed away November 13, 2023 in Indiana. Born May 1, 1970 in Johnstown. Son of the late Charles and Doris (Gregory) Puckey. Survived by siblings, Diane Henderson (Kent), Greg, Claudia McIntyre (Randy) and Scot; nieces and nephew, Jill Rupert, Katie Van Deursen and Ryan Kois. Also great nieces and nephews. After graduating from Richland High School (Class of 1988), he was a Gulf War U.S. Army Intelligence Officer. Brad received a degree from Indiana University of...

Elaine Wiegand, 80, Johnstown, died November 12, 2023 at home. Born July 23, 1943 in Johnstown, daughter of Christopher and Christine (Bennett) Myers. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Roger, and sister-in-law, Janet Myers. Survived by children, Sharon (Matt Novatny); and Keith (Colleen Kepple); grandchildren, Erin and Kerstin Wiegand; brother Chris; sister-in-law, Louise (Widow of Roger); beloved cat, "Coffee"; and numerous nieces and nephews. Elaine was a avid Penguins fan....

Robert Thomas Palov, "Bobby", 54, Johnstown. Passed away November 10, 2023, at Select Specialty Care. Born June 16, 1969, in Johnstown. Son of Steve and Linda (Hritz) Palov. Preceded in death by Father Steve J., Aunt Sylvia Hritz, Uncle Johnny Birch, Cousin Thomas Faust, Grandparents Thomas and Gertrude Hritz, Sara Jane and Andrew Gonda, Great Grandparents Charles and Cathrine Birch and Molly his loving cocker spaniel. Survived by Mother Linda M. (Hritz), wife Kelly (Otolinsky), daughter...

SAINTZ- Gary Jr., 57, Johnstown. Passed away November 9, 2023. Born October 27, 1966 in Johnstown. Son of Gary Saintz and Linda (Rubis) Saintz. Preceded in death by his mother and a son Shawn. Survived by son, George Jones; sister, Kimberly Saintz (Michael Magnal); and grandsons, Griffin and Georgie Jones. At the family's request, there will be no viewing and no service. John Henderson Co. Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Roy D. Kreasko, Jr., 51, Johnstown, died November 7, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Born September 25, 1972 in Harrisburg, son of Roy D., Sr. and Mary Ann (Wadsworth) Kreasko. Preceded in death by father; and wife, Tracie (Blair). Survived by sons, Roy D., III (Samantha Woodling); and Ryan D.; grandchildren, Roy D., IV and Lyla; sister, Mary Ann (Derek Link); special niece, Tori Link; and numerous aunts, uncles, in-laws, nieces and nephews. Roy was a loving and dedicated son, husband,...