All Obituaries

Denise M. Knieriem, 64, died June 25, 2022 at Memorial Medical Center. Born September 19, 1957 in Johnstown. Daughter of Raymond and Rose (Butz) James. Preceded in death by parents, brother Mike and sister Jeanine Ashcom. Survived by husband of 43 years Robert A.; children Robert Jr. (Tammy Davis), Christina (Ryan Hern), Scott Knieriem; grandchildren Ryder Hern, Lindsay Knieriem, Wyatt Hern and Bentley Knieriem; siblings Raymond, Stanley, and Sonya Ashcom; best friend Beth Shank and several...

Robert John Lewis, 71, Johnstown, died June 23, 2022 at home. Born June 25, 1950 in Johnstown, son of the late Wilbur A. and Mary E. (Matava) Lewis. Survived by children, Robert (Michele); and Stacy Bishop; grandchildren, Gavin, Gracie, and Grayden Lewis; brother Terrance; and niece, Kerry Ann Lewis. Graduate of Johnstown High School. He was a Notre Dame fan. He retired from Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. All services are private and at the convenience of the family. Interment Headrick...

Mary Jane Zupan, 89, Johnstown, died June 20, 2022 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born October 11, 1932 in New Baltimore, daughter of Cletus E. and Adelaide C. (Benning) Werner. Preceded in death by parents; husband Thomas L.; siblings Ruth Butela, James, Thomas, Katherine Mitchelltree, June Price, Joseph, Daniel, Blanche Petry and Carroll Ann Erickson. Survived by children Alexandria (Thomas Marguccio), Thomas Peter Zupan, Frank C. Zupan, Matthew L. Zupan (Joni Weber); grandson Anthony L. Marguccio...

Bert J. Waligora born June 30, 1962 to Adalbert J. and Rita Waligora. Passed away on June 15, 2022. Preceded in death by Adalbert J. Waligora. Survived by daughters Nicole married to Michael Snyder and Heather Waligora; grandchildren Lillian, Noel, Gabriel; grandson Jacob Mayers; mother Rita; sister Denise Waligora and her partner Debbie, extended family Matthew and McKenna Meyers and many other family, friends and loved ones. He enjoyed spending time with his family and loved ones very...

Mary E. Wilson, 86, Davidsville, died on June 11, 2022 at home surrounded by her family. Born January 21, 1936 in Johnstown. Daughter of Harry and Florence (Pitman) Updyke. Preceded in death by parents, husband Byron Wilson, and several brothers and sisters. Survived by loving children Linda A. (Rick Kline), Joyce L. (Don Wyandt), Sandra L. Domonkos (Dave Budash); ten grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. She was a member of the former Park Avenue United Methodist Church. She was an...

Gloria E. Kiser, 79, Johnstown, died June 11, 2022 at home. Born October 11, 1942 in Johnstown daughter of Harry R. and Emma (Lavely) Orris. Preceded in death by parents; and brothers, Paul, Rev. Harry R., and Rev. Daniel. Survived by husband, William; children, Robert (Nadine); Diane (Frank Slezak); and Michael (Connie); and seven grandchildren. She was a member of Belmont U.M. Church. She was a retired agent from Allstate. Friends received 4-7PM Wednesday at Henderson Funeral Home-East...

Margaret H. Brown, 84, Johnstown, died June 5, 2022 at Laurelwood Care Center. Born August 16, 1937 in Johnstown. Daughter of Leo and Cleo (Karcher) Hines. Preceded in death by parents, husband Gerald L. Brown, daughter Maria Margaret, Alexandra Maria "Sasha", brothers John and Owen, and step son Philip Edward. Survived by son Patrick (Jennifer Shull), step sons Richard (Christine), Jeffrey; son-in-law Kenneth Smith; grandchildren Daniel (Amy), Rebecca, Daisy, Noel, Lillian, Lyric and...

Thomas W. Billetdeaux, 62, Windber, died June 2, 2022 at home. Born July 2, 1959 in Johnstown. Son of John and Elise Mae (Bagley) Billetdeaux. Preceded in death by parents, brother Jason and great grandson James Spencer. Survived by wife of 39 years Denise (Wagner); daughters Jennifer Ferguson, Desiree McGucken, Felina Billetdeaux; grandchildren Kiersten Ferguson, Imena Ruhl, Zavian Ruhl; brothers John (Grace Carnahan), Steve (Betty Anderson), sisters Sherry (Robert Shaffer), Lisa Alva; many...

CHAMER- Mary E., 91, Johnstown. Passed away June 1, 2022. Born May 21, 1931 in Johnstown. Daughter of Thomas and Helen (Mitchell) Updyke. Preceded in death by parents, husband James Sr., son James Jr., son-in-law Jack Stephenson, brothers Thomas, John, William, and James, and sisters Helen Ashcom and Harriet Spencer. Survived by children, Virginia Stephenson of Johnstown, and Leo Chamer married to Cindy of Johnstown; daughter-in-law, Jeanne Chamer of Davidsville; grandchildren, Jeffrey...

CONWAY - Theresa M. (Cucciardo), 82, Johnstown, passed away May 31, 2022, at home. Preceeded in death by husband Bernard V. Jr; parents Anthony and Irene Cucciardo, brothers Patrick and Paul Cucciardo, and grandson Evan Conway. Survived by children, Kelli married to Scott Herrington of New Alexandria, Pa, Bernard III married to Maureen (Golba) of Johnstown, Erynn married to Benjamin Mack of Homer City, and Dan married to Brande (Seese) of Johnstown. Also, world's greatest Nana to...