All Obituaries

STAHL- Mary, 94, Davidsville. Passed away May 19, 2019 at her residence. Born March 20, 1925 in Johnstown. Daughter of John and May Havrilak. Preceded in death by her parents, husband Jay W., brothers John and George, and sisters Betty Negast and Anna Patricko. Survived by Susan Stahl of Philadelphia, and James J., married to Linda of South Lake Tahoe, CA; grandchildren, Katherine and Rosemary Orr; nephew and nieces. Member of Moxham Lutheran Church. She enjoyed gardening and baking. Former...

WYAR- George Anthony “Red,” 98, Johnstown. Passed away on May 19, 2019 in Johnstown. Born June 25, 1920 in Johnstown. Son of William H. and Mary (McDermott) Wyar. Preceded in death by his parents, wife Catherine (Podrasky) infant daughter Sandra, and sisters Eileen Yarina and Rosemary Partsch. Survived by children Greg of Johnstown, Karen Lee and her life companion Terry Jones of Newport, NC, Dennis of Ebensburg and Patricia married to Wayne Gutshall of Windber; grandchildren Travis...

Shirley Hancock, 90, Elmira NY, formerly of Sidman, died May 17, 2019 at Forest Hills Personal Care Home. Born January 11, 1929 in Johnstown, daughter of Clarence and Florence (Miller) Lane. Preceded in death by parents, husband, Millard S. Jr. and brother Donald Lane. Survived by sister, Betty George, several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. She loved to cross stitch, crochet and do ceramics. Friends will be received Wednesday from 3:00 pm until time of service at 5:00...

Gloria Ann Ott, 65, Hollsopple, died May 16, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center. Born May 5, 1954 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Frederick and Shirley (Golden) Lampel. Survived by husband of 47 years Larry Ott; children, Michelle married to Eric Wissinger, Vicki married Kenny Seitz, Jennifer married to James Bennett, Josh and Justin Ott; grandchildren, James married to Rachel, Jacob, Shepard; soon to be great granddaughter, Scarlett Isabella, and grandpigs: Lily, Kali, Harley and...

BEPPLER- Cynthia L, 59, Johnstown. Passed away on May 16, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center. Born March 5, 1960 in Johnstown. Daughter of Donald and Dorothy (Long) Grassmyer. Preceded in death by parents, and grandchildren Summer Breeze Walker, Gregory, Shania and baby Tommy Kinsey. Survived by husband of 37 years, Gregory W., children Robert B. Orris Jr. married to Anita (McConnell) of Windber, Heather M. (Beppler) married to Eric Stiffler of Seward, and Christina L. (Beppler) married to...

Charles Eldon Mock, 88, Johnstown, died May 15, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center. Born June 19, 1930 in Weyant, son of Wade and Sue (Benton) Mock. Preceded in death by parents; Uncle Barney and Aunt Anna Mock, who raised him; sister, Opal Corle; and brothers, Emil and Guy Mock, and Dale Ickes. Survived by wife, Belva (Claycomb); and children, Daniel (Sherri Kinsey), Bear Creek; Elizabeth (Earl Tressler), Johnstown; Melanie (Rick McVicker), New Paris; Carol Ann (Scott Parsons); Westminster,...

Samuel E. Burkett, 54, Johnstown, died May 15, 2019 at home. Born February 9, 1965 in Johnstown. Son of Samuel Jr. and Billie (Snoby) Burkett. Preceded in death by his mother and sister, Brenda Locher. Survived by children; Brandon, Samuel III and Dustin Burkett; grandchildren, Samuel IV, Hayden and Aerilynn Burkett; siblings, Suzan Burkett, Andrew married to Paige, Kelly Rager; significant other, Andrea Vargo and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He retired from the Navy with over 20...

Ruth J. Huson, 84, Johnstown, died May 14, 2019 at Westmont Woods. Born July 19, 1934, in Rochester, daughter of William  and Harriet (Slayton) McKay. Preceded in death by parents; grandparents, Frank and Amanda Slayton, who raised her; loving husband, Rev. William B. Huson; sons, William and Scott; brother, George; and sister, Dorothy Harding. Survived by daughters, Denise Lynn (Mark Miller), Everett; and Lori Ann (Robert Paratore), Johnstown; seven grandchildren; several great...

Thelma Louise Hite, 99, Johnstown, went home to be with The Lord May 14, 2019 at Richland Woods.  Born June 6, 1919 in Johnstown, daughter of Cloyd and Esther (Bolsinger) Seigh.  Preceded in death by parents; husband, Walter; infant brothers, Cloyd and Richard; and son-in-law, Andy Peretin.  Survived by children, Nancy Peretin; Lynett; and Richard (Deborah Lux), all of Johnstown; grandchildren, Melissa (David Raho); Amy (Wyatt McGraw); Richard Hite, Jr. (Karen Boron); and...

Dorothy E. Dillon "Dottie", 93, Johnstown, died May 12, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center. Born February 5, 1926 in New Florence. Daughter of Clarence and Laura (Sellers) Prisk. Preceded in death by parents; husband Donald Dillon. Survived by special friend Shirley Machowski and numerous nieces and nephews. She was a member of Visitiation of the BVM Catholic Church. She was a season ticket holder of the Johnstown Jets and Chiefs since 1956. She also bowled with the Westmont seniors...