All Obituaries

David R. Klanchar, 81, a life long resident of Johnstown. Born May 7, 1942, son of the late Rudolph A. and Estelle (Kamiel) Klanchar. Survived by wife Helen S. (Molchany); daughter Cynthia Anne (Frank G. Kist); granddaughter Jennifer R. Kist; brother John Klanchar; sisters-in-law Mary Ann (Molchany) Chappie, Catherine (Molchany) Immerman, Joey Klanchar; brother-in-law Frank Molchany; nephew John Klanchar. David enjoyed working on cars, attending classic car shows, playing violin with his...

Telford J. Ankeny, "Ted", 71, Johnstown, died May 31, 2023 at Windber Hospice. Born November 4, 1951 in Johnstown, son of the late Thomas and Marjorie (Kline) Ankeny. Survived by brothers, Thomas, Timothy (Terry) and their son, (Travis (Bonnie); life long companion, Winnie Keith; and cousins of the Kline family. Ted was a member of Belmont UM Church. He was a member of LOOM #349, Windber; American Legion Post 137, and a life member of Moxham PNA. He was an avid outdoorsman. He...

Peter P. Babyak, Jr., 61, Johnstown, died May 30, 2023 at Memorial Medical Center. Born December 3, 1961 in Spangler, son of Peter Babyak and Elizabeth (Shevock) Pelleschi. Preceded in death by parents; and son, Paul. Survived by wife, Cindy (Kirsch); sons, Eric (Holly); and Pete (Nikki); grand children, Alex, Aubrey, Aiden, Khloe, and Bryce; siblings, Jim (Robyn); and Shari; and father and mother-in-law, Pete and Dee Kirsch. Pete was the owner of Mac's Service and Tire in Geistown. He was a...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband and brother, James P. Kinley, 69, Johnstown. The sun set on his earthly life on May 25, 2023 at UPMC, Presbyterian Hospital. Born February 8, 1954 in Johnstown. He was the son of Joseph Paul and Maxine Elizabeth (Thomas) Kinley. Preceded in death by parents and sister Barbara Ann Kinley. Survived by loving wife of 45 years, Monica (Faust); siblings Christine (Samuel Wisor), Joseph F. Kinley; nieces and nephews God...

LETIZIA- Germain David, 93, Johnstown. Passed away May 25, 2023 at Laurel View Village. Born April 23, 1930 in Johnstown. Son of Dominick and Lucinda (Carpinello) Letizia. Preceded in death by parents and brothers Donald and Anthony. Survived by wife of 70 years, Patricia (Hoffman); children, Patti Germaine Wirick (Barry) of Johnstown and Christina Letizia Perry of ; grandchildren, David Germain Letizia and his fiancé Monica Murphy, and Nicole Marie (Perry) Plate (Steven); and great...

DAVIS- Florence "Dee Dee" M., 100, Johnstown. Passed away peacefully on May 23, 2023 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born August 26, 1922 in Johnstown. Daughter of Frank "Dewey" and Rosella (Stricker) McKendree. Preceded in death by parents, husband John W., son Mark R., sisters Clara Pankoke and Rose Mary Sipe and brothers Jake and Robert. Survived by son, William F. (Patricia); grandchildren, Shawn Davis (Tracy), Camie Davis (Herbert King), Wendy Davis (Kevin Tomechak) and Marc Davis (Michaeleen);...

Janet L. Natta 84, Johnstown, died May 21, 2023 at home. Born December 15, 1938 in Johnstown, daughter of Carl and Sarah (Locher) Lebzelter. Preceded in death by parents; son, Bryce; and sister Ethel Roberts. Survived by husband of 64 years, John; children, Bryan (Tammy); Brent (Wendy); and Kelley Adams (David); daughter-in-law, Cathy, widow of Bryce; sister, Betty Seese and 5 grandchildren. She was a member of St. David's Lutheran Church, and she worked 20 years for the Association for the...

Paul D. Dubovecky, 81, Mineral Point, died May 20, 2023 at home. Born August 30, 1941 in Johnstown, son of George and Mary (Susko) Dubovecky. Preceded in death by parents; first wife, Nancy (Bosser); brother, Larry; and sister, Beth Ann. Survived by wife, Judy Hildebrand-Yeager; son, Jeffrey (Julie); daughter, Jill Lutz (Michael); grandchildren, Haley and Joshua Dubovecky, and Owen Lutz; and siblings, John (Marianne), Georgene, and William. He was a member of St. John Vianny Catholic Church....

Raymond C. Roth, 86, Johnstown, passed away May 19, 2023 peacefully at home. Born October 26, 1936, in Johnstown, son of Chuck and Kate (Makar) Roth. Preceded in death by parents; and wife Janice Tonski-Roth. Survived by sons, Raymond (Donna); Randolph (Laura); Richard (Shannon); and daughter Ranee (Matthew Buck); grandchildren, Robert Roth (Jessica), Justin Roth (Tatjana), Shawn Roth, Shay Roth, Noelle Roth, Bethany Roth, Logan Buck, and Hailey Buck; great grandchildren, Kaden, Andrew and...

LEONARD- Alice Mae, 69, Johnstown and Saxton. Passed away May 16, 2023 at Memorial Medical Center. Born December 19, 1953 in Johnstown. Daughter of Ralph Post and Ruth Kinsey. Preceded in death by parents, son Johnathan Gordon, daughter Bernice Lenhart and grandson Zachary Lenhart. Survived by husband, Ronald; loving children, Tammy (Robert Mikulsky), Pamela Brown, Angela Lenhart, Kathleen Murphy, Nancy (Andrew Tomkosky), Beverly McAfee, Richard Lenhart, David Lenhart, and Brandon (Heather...