All Obituaries

Robert L. Davis, 65, Johnstown, died January 20, 2020 at Windber Hospice. Born January 17, 1955 in Parsons, WV, son of Robert, Sr. and Helen (Johnson) Davis. Preceded in death by parents; and a daughter in infancy. Survived by wife Cheryl (Dietz); sons, Chad R. (Christina Niton), and Bradley (Hannah Yoder); granddaughters, Addison and Maddison Davis; brother, Paul (Anita Noble); and canine companions Sammy and Max. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, Fraternal Order of Police,...

Anna Mae Frank, 90, Johnstown, died January 20, 2020 at Westmont Woods. Born June 28, 1929 in Luzerne Mine. She was the daughter of Paul Leo Goff and Emma (Petree) Goff Groff. Preceded in death by parents, husband John Frank and sister Lilian Rager. Survived by daughters, Cynthia Frank and Heidi married to David Graff; grandchildren Jonathan and Adria Graff; sister Donna married to Harrison Hackney and various nieces and nephews. She was a wonderful wife and mother and will be missed by...

McCauliff- William Allen “Bill,” passed away at home on January 19th at the age of 76. Beloved husband of 44 years to Elaine (Johnson) of Johnstown, dear father of Erin, husband Matthew Gentzel, and loving “Pap” of Isla and Paige. Bill was born on December 5th, 1943 in Johnstown, to the late William and Marion Millar. He was adopted at age 2 by the late Robert and Elizabeth McCauliff, who lovingly raised him, along with his late sister, Bette Jane Poltrack. He had...

Helen M. Torina, 91, Johnstown, died January 15, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center. Born February 8, 1928 in Johnstown, daughter of Joseph and Christine (Panarella) Torina. Preceded in death by parents; and brother, Joseph. Survived by several cousins. Helen volunteered for twelve years at the Community Arts Center. She was a member of the Johnstown Art League, and the Retired Registered Nurses. She served as a nurse in the US Navy, and retired as a nursing supervisor from UPMC Montefiore...

Billie Jean Williams, 86, Davidsville, died January 14, 2020 at Laurel View Village. Born January 26, 1933 in Bradford, daughter of Orville Brockitt and Margaret (Cunningham) Brockitt Schoolmaster. Preceded in death by parents, husband George R., sisters; Virginia Marra, Betty Halpenny, and Shirley Denning. Survived by children;  Barbara J., married to William J. Duryea, and Dave G. married to Jane (Flegal); grandchildren; Lauren and Chad Duryea,...

BERARDI- Shirley L., 88, Johnstown. Passed away January 10, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center. Born July 10, 1931 in Johnstown. Daughter of Rev. Melvin and Phanetta (Marsh) Thomas. Preceded in death by parents, husband of 49 years, John, son Victor, daughter Brenda Berardi, and brother Donald. Survived by children Edward married to Elaine (Westover) of Ogletown, and Robin married to SSGT Bennie (Hallman) of NC; sisters Verrona Mellott of Johnstown and Diane Calderone of NJ; beloved...

HERDMAN-Barbara A. (Gehring) 78, Johnstown, died January 4 at Conemaugh Hospital.  Born November 10, 1941, daughter of the late George and Anna (Schilling) Gehring.  Preceded in death by husband, Kenneth E. Sr.; brothers Theodore (Ted), John, Richard, James, and Larry; and sisters Dorothy (Dot) Finley, Marie Govekar, and Margaret (Marge) Robel.  Survived by sister, Florence (Flo) Hale, of Windber, and brother Ronald (Peck) Gehring, of New Florence.  Also survived by...

Bernice I. (Andrews) Ketterer, 97 of Laurel View Village Davidsville died January 4, 2020. Born August 4, 1922 in Johnstown daughter of the late William and Amelia (Martzie) Andrews. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years R. Owen Ketterer, five sisters, and six brothers. Survived by son William H. Ketterer (Deborah A. Saintz) Ketterer of Sumter, SC, daughter Karen L. (Patrick L.) McDermott of Pittsburgh, Pa., grandson Patrick L. (Emily)...

Robert A. Alwine, 74, Johnstown, died January 4, 2020 at home. Born August 19, 1945 in Johnstown, son of Eugene and Marjorie (Sipes) Alwine. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by wife, Judith (Weigle); and children, Camille (Eric Hudimac), and Robert (Beverly Russell). He was a graduate of Johnstown High School, Class of 1963, and attended Rutgers University. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam Era. By request, there will be no viewing. Funeral service will be private and at the...

Willard W. Wingard, “Willie”, 82, Johnstown, died January 2, 2020 at home. Born September 6, 1937 in Johnstown, son of Jacob and Catherine (Bloom) Wingard. Preceded in death by parents; and step grandson, Christopher Scott Newsome. Survived by wife, Sara “Sally” (Turner); son, Willard, Jr., Florida; granddaughters, Catherine “Katey”, and Haley Danielle Wingard; step grandson, Paul Bryan Newsome; siblings, Barbara E. Moyer, Davidsville; Charles R. (Rose...