All Obituaries

John C. Fuge, 61, Johnstown, passed away suddenly January 27, 2023. Born August 15, 1961 son of the late Telford R. and Martha Jane (Meek) Fuge. Survived by former wife, Sally; son, Samuel; sister, Kathryn (Timothy Milberger); brother, Richard; niece, Melissa Lekh (Matthew); nephews, Jacob and Daniel Milberger; and other nieces and nephews; and companion, Eileen Tittle. John was the owner of the former Fuge's Family Market, and was a manager at NCO Financial Systems. Friends received...

Karen L. Snavely, 75, Richland, died January 25, 2023 at her home. Born May 12, 1947 in Johnstown. Daughter of Robert L. and Bernice C. (Kline) Snavely. Preceded in death by her parents and sister-in-law Helen (Moore) Snavely. Survived by loving wife of 38 years Susan Bissett; siblings R. Bradley Snavely (Linda Cairns), Sandra Heinrich, Dawn Wyandt (Richard Kazamek), Wendy (Robert Jeschonek), Joel Snavely (Jane Edkin); nieces and nephews Scott Snavely, Jason Wyandt, Brett Heinrich, Stacey...

Beth Ann Cassidy, 70, Johnstown, died January 25, 2023 at home. Born June 9, 1952 in Johnstown, daughter of Albert and Betty Cruickshank. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Garry; sister, Diane Drzal; nephew, Sean Cruickshank; in-laws, Von and Shirley Cassidy; and brothers-in-law Mark and Mike Cassidy. Survived by children, 1st Sgt. Eric Cassidy, US Army; and Shannon Cassidy (Brad); granddaughter, Shaylah Frederick; great grandsons Aden Gage and Achilles Joseph; brother, Scott...

David I. Rudel, 91, Pittsburgh (formerly of Johnstown), died peacefully Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023 at Seneca Manor. He was born in Johnstown on Sept. 26, 1931, son of the late Abe and Rae Rudel. He married Charlotte Harris at Rodef Sholom Synagogue in Johnstown on Dec. 19, 1954, and they enjoyed 62 years of marriage. He is survived by five children -- Neil (Dianne) of Duncansville, Mark (Gail) of Marietta, Ga., Barry (Debra) of Churchill, Miriam (Kevin) Quast of Penn Hills and Karen (Fred) Reb of...

FRAMPTON- Daniel R., 61, Johnstown. Passed away January 20, 2023 at Memorial Medical Center. Born December 19, 1961 in Johnstown. Son of Wilbur Frampton Jr. and Dolores Kovach. Preceded in death by his father and brother William. Survived by siblings, Debbie, Thomas, Carol Lee, and Jamie Frampton; and numerous nieces and nephews, including Karri and Meagan, who were his caretakers. Daniel was of a catholic faith and an avid hunter and fisherman. Former employee of Leitenberger's Chevrolet...

Mary Katherine Hershberger, 97, Johnstown, died January 19, 2023 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born March 30, 1925 in Johnstown, daughter of Lloyd Newton and Olive Edith (Paul) Hershberger. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Howard and Lloyd Donald; sister-in-law, Mary Frances Hershberger; nieces, Jean Ann Hershberger and Gloria Jean Barkley; and great nephew, William James Warhul, III. Survived by nieces, Carol Ann Vitko, Cindy Lee Hay, and Susan Joy Tomko; and numerous great and great-great...

Donna Heckman, 58, Richland, died January 17, 2023 at home. Born February 26, 1964 in Delaware, OH, daughter of William and Pearl (Hopfer) Long. Preceded in death by parents; and sister Joyce Burrows. Survived by husband, John; children, John and fiancee, Cheyenne Wise; Jessica (Brad Sowerbrower); and Steven and fiancee, Lindsey Peterman; and brother, David (Lisa). Donna was a loving wife and mother. She enjoyed displaying her Christmas village, scrapbooking, and family games and picnics....

Amy Sue Cruse, 49, Johnstown, died January 17, 2023 at Cambria Care Center. Born August 24, 1973 in Johnstown. Daughter of Douglas J. and Rebecca L. (Grove) Cruse. Preceded in death by parents, grandfather Thomas Grove and uncle Dan Grove. Survived by loving sister Melissa A. (Andrew Kephart); niece Rebecca A. Kephart; grandmother Betty Grove; uncle James (Joann) and extended family. She was a graduate of Richland High School and had previously worked at the Association for the Blind....

William G. Wilson, 91, Richland, passed away January 16, 2023 at Richland Woods. Born October 7, 1931 in Layland, WV, son of William G. and Anna L. (Warshel) Wilson. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Preceded in death by his parents; great-great niece, Amy Wilson; brother, Robert J. Wilson; sister-in-law, A. Catherine Wilson; and sister, Carole A. Zucco. Survived by six nephews and nieces, Robert A. Wilson (Marie); Thomas L. Wilson (Jan); Terri L. Lentz (Robert);...

Roger D. Ripple, 91, Johnstown, died January 8, 2023. Born October 8, 1931 in Johnstown. Son of Waldo E. and Frances (Goff) Ripple. Preceded in death by parents; son David; sister Nancy Wheeler. Survived by loving wife of 72 years Patricia (Berriman); children, Terry D., Kathy and Jeff Ripple; four grandchildren; four great grandchildren and one great great grandchild; brother, Alan (Marlene). Member of First Presbyterian Church. Roger was a great athlete and an all-star basketball player....