All Obituaries

HOWELL- Richard A. "Dick," 72, Johnstown. Passed away on February 23, 2021 at Windber Hospice after a battle with cancer. Born July 4, 1948 in Johnstown. Son of Herbert H. and Elizabeth "Betty" (Hollingsworth) Howell. Preceded in death by his father, brother Walter, brother-in-law Richard Fox, sister-in-law Debbie Howell, nephew Jason Howell and niece Melissa Livingston. Survived by his mother of Johnstown; daughter Lynn married to Daryl Moore of South Fork; sisters Mabel Fox of...

Breanna Palmer-Bowers, 32, Monroeville, formerly of Johnstown, died February 22, 2021. Born June 30, 1988 in Johnstown, daughter of Charles Bowers and Karri (Palmer) Hardison. Preceded in death by father. Survived children, Devonte Huddleston and Jaelynn Jones; sister, Meagan Palmer-Bowers; brother, Jeremey Dick; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Henderson Funeral Home-East Hills, 2503 Bedford St. with Pastor Gary Tustin...

WALKER- David T. "Uncle Fuzzy," 67. On February 17, 2021, Dave took his last train ride. He Departed: UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Destination: Dave's Heavenly Home. Born November 8, 1953 in Johnstown. Son of Kenneth N. and Shirley M. (Livingston) Walker. Preceded in death by his parents and baby brother Mark Kenneth Walker. Survived by brothers Terry "Wes," and Mike married to Bonnie; sister Katrina Walker; niece Shayla married to Brody; nephew Jon married to Jackie;...

BOOTH- Herschel E. Jr. "Bud," 92, Johnstown. Passed away on February 15, 2021. Born January 13, 1929 in Lehman Twp. Son of Herschel Sr. and Arlene (Deiter) Booth. Preceded in death by his parents, wife AnnaMae (Curry), and son Roger E. Survived by children, Linda married to Jim Woodhead and Jeff married to Carol (Yuran) all of Johnstown; grandchildren Jeremy Woodhead married to Jessica, Joshua Woodhead married to Krista, Nicholas and Shannon Booth; great grandchildren Aidan Peffer,...

Beverly M. Held passed away on February 12, 2021 at Windber Hospice. She was a long time resident of Dale Borough before moving to Orchard Point Cottages in Windber. Born May 2, 1949 in Johnstown, Daughter of Frank and Rose (Slavick) Boser. Preceded in death by loving parents, husband Jerry (April 27, 2012), father and mother-in-law William (Bud) and Ruth Held; grandparents, many beloved aunts, uncles, cousins, and step-grandson Justin. Survived by son Jeffrey and wife Lisa Held of...

Cheryl A. Baxendale, 72, Johnstown, died February 12, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center. Born May 19, 1948 in Johnstown, daughter of Abraham and Geraldine (Lohr) Knepper. Preceded in death by parents; and niece, Stacey Knepper. Survived by husband, William; siblings, Roger; Janice (Frank Temyer); Jodi (Paul Parlock) and Craig; former sister-in-law, Gail Knepper; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was a member of Belmont United Methodist Church. By request, there will be no public viewing....

Sylvia J. Potter, 86, Johnstown, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on February 10, 2021 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born January 30, 1935 in Johnstown daughter of Walter and Sarah (Niel) Miles. Preceded in death by parents and husband, Eugene. Survived by son, Matthew married to Tina (Shawley); grandchildren, Emily and Jacob Potter; and sister Bonnie Scott. She was member of Greater Johnstown Christian Fellowship, and was retired from PenElec. Friends received Saturday from 10AM until...

John " Jack" R. Kichler III, 70, Johnstown, died February 8, 2021 at home. Born March 6, 1950 in Johnstown. Son of John R. Jr. and Marjorie (Rogers) Kichler. Preceded in death by parents and brothers James and Charles. Survived by loving daughter Amanda married to Peter McGlynn; sister Carol Chapman; nephews James (Christa) Kichler, Robert Kichler, Daniel (Linda) Chapman, Donald Chapman, Cynthia (Aaron Gay). He was an avid motorcyclist. "Born to Ride". All services will...

Sharon L. Martin, 62, Johnstown, died February 5, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center. Born January 24, 1959 in Johnstown. Daughter of William Thomas Jr. and Beatrice (Yeager) Turner. Preceded in death by parents, step-son Robert Martin and sister Billie Michaels. Survived by husband of 41 years Chris Martin; sisters Sue Ann Ardary, Patricia Reed (Thomas); nephew Christopher Suddith; several step-grandchildren and great grandchildren and her beloved fur babies. She had attended Trinity Lutheran...

Mathilda G. "Til" Poehner, 94, of Lynchburg, Virginia and Johnstown, Pennsylvania died February 5, 2021 at Lynchburg General Hospital. Born August 19, 1926 in Johnstown daughter of the late August and Gertrude Paige. Preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Robert William Poehner Also, Preceded in death by her brothers, Samuel, Edward, August, Clyde and Kenneth and sisters, Bertha Krivach, and Naomi Baker. Survived by daughter, Karen Poehner Murphy and her husband, Toby of...