All Obituaries

SAINTZ- Gary L. Sr., 83, Johnstown. Passed away March 9, 2026 at Memorial Medical Center. Born September 30, 1942 in Johnstown. Son of Edward P. Jr. and Dolores (Howie) Saintz. Preceded in death by parents, son Gary Jr., grandson Shawn, sister Nannette Wheeler, former wife and good friend Linda (Rubis), sister-in-law Lorraine Saintz, brother-in-law Rev. Ed Houghton, and many beloved pets. Survived by wife Brenda (Wirick); daughter, Kimberly Saintz (Michael Magnal); grandson, George ...

Ceglar, Bertha Barbara (Gyukery), 98, Johnstown, formerly of East Conemaugh, passed away on March 8, 2026.  Born on June 21, 1927, in Johnstown.  Preceded in death by husband, Carl William Ceglar and eleven siblings.   Survived by children:  Theresa Kohler (Joseph), Kathleen Lentz (Gerald), Carol Ceglar, Carl Andrew Ceglar (Sherri), and Carleen Ceglar; grandchildren:  Joseph Kohler (Meghan), Sarah Sakmar (Jonathan), Melanie Sanford, Stephanie Vadakupuram ...

Jane L Rager (Napotnik) Jane was 86 when she passed away March 3rd, 2026.  She was born in June of 1939 and was the 5th child of Rudolph and Anna (Brazil) Napotnik. Jane was married to Richard (Dick) Rager, who passed away far too early at the age of 57, they were childhood sweethearts. They raised three children, Michael and twin girls Lynne (Faint) and Lori (Weaver). Jane left behind 8 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild on the way. Now Jane ...

Sandra L. Lavely, 74, Johnstown, died March 2, 2026 at Memorial Medical Center. Born March 12, 1951 in Johnstown, daughter of Samuel and Betty (Shearer) Filorimo. Preceded in death by parents; and sister, Julie Connor. Survived by children, Christine (Bernie Thomas); and Gary Lavely, Jr.; and sister, Sister Judith Filormino. By request, there will be no public viewing. funeral service will be private. John Henderson Company Funeral Home is serving the family.

Mauvette (Kiel) O'Dowd died peacefully on February 25, 2026 at the age of 85. She was born November 2, 1940 in Johnstown and grew up in Portage, PA. She was the second of ten children, daughter of the late Alan and Regina (Harlan) Kiel. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Patrick, her sisters, Sr. Regina Kiel, R.S.M. and Mary Catherine Kiel (Harold Tranter), infant brother James, her Aunt Sr. Mary Fides Kiel, R.S.M. sister-in-law Mary Lou Cassisi, ...

Sara Louise Whitfield, "Sally", 95, Johnstown, died February 23, 2026 at Memorial Medical Center. Born October 28, 1930 in Johnstown, daughter of Frank E. Ober and Mary K. (Kautz) Ober. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Eugene E.; and sister, Martha Hemminger. Survived by daughters, Rebecca Jurich (Nick), Winchester, VA; and Marjorie O'Brien, Johnstown; grandchildren, Stephen O'Brien (Amy); Michael O'Brien (Megan); Bryan Jurich (Suzanne); and Brad Jurich (Tara); great grandchildren, ...

Mary R. Reynolds, 81, of Johnstown, passed away February 22, 2026, at Memorial Medical Center. Born August 15, 1944, in Johnstown, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Blanche (Beamer) Malloy. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Albert R. Reynolds; sister, Patricia Flick; brother, Eddie Malloy; and son, Albert Reynolds Jr. She is survived by her daughters, Renee Staib (Tom) and Dr. Amy Reynolds (Bill); grandchildren Joseph, Nathan, and Michael Staib, and Carson, Ella, ...

HUNT- John E., 76, Confluence. Passed away February 14, 2026 at UPMC Somerset. Born October 3, 1949 in Johnstown. Son of John L. and Marjorie (Reese) Hunt. Preceded in death by parents, wife Debra (Green) and sister Kathie Hunt. Survived by children, John F. (Heather Slifco) and Linda K. Rugg (Ron); grandchildren, Emma Louise, Abby Lynn Ruth and Jonathan Rugg and Ethan, Adien and John Hunt; and sisters, Linda Stahr and Karen Green (Gary). John was an army veteran. Friends will be received on ...

SIMMONS- Andrew David "Drew", 35, Belmont. Passed away on February 14, 2026 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital. Born July 18, 1990 in Johnstown. Son of Doug and Connie (Hoffman) Simmons. Preceded in death by maternal grandparents George and Patricia Hoffman and paternal grandparents Paul and Betty Simmons. Survived by parents; sisters, Alyse Pollard (Rasman Walker) and Rebecca Fiorica (Joe); former brother-in-law, Damion Pollard; nieces and nephews, Donovan, Adrion and Callen Pollard and ...

Fred T. Younkers, Jr., 66, Windber, died February 11, 2026 at home. Born February 24, 1959 in Johnstown. Son of Fred T. Sr. and Margaret (Glasgow) Younkers. Preceded in death by parents; brother Thomas; sisters Kimberly, Radia and Bonnie Lehman. Survived by son Fred III; siblings Jean Glover, Tina Younkers, Tonya Telenko and Teresa (Keith Walker). Fred enjoyed socializing at the VFW. He was always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need. He will be missed tremendously by his family and ...