All Obituaries

Nelson Warren Yoder, 81, Davidsville, died July 14, 2019 at Laurelview Village. Born November 27, 1937 in Shamokin, PA, son of the late Anthony and Ida (Yoder) Dobson. Survived by loving wife of 60 years, Linda (Latsha) Yoder; son, Dr. Neil Yoder and wife Candy (Sanders); grandchildren, Jordan and Taylor; brother, Curt Dobson; brother-in-law, James Latsha; sister-in-law, Dolly Steele. He worked for the PA Dept. of Public Welfare for 38 yrs.  A member of Colonial Park Church of Christ....

James A. Koontz, 86, Johnstown, died July 13, 2019 at Laurelwood Care Center. Born October 17, 1932 in Johnstown. Son of Albert and Mary (Patricko) Koontz. Preceded in death by parents and grandson, Joshua Marrocco. Survived by wife of 62 years, Constance (Pannone); children, Kim Raymond (Bob), Victoria Emmett (Kevin); grandchildren, Santino Love, Elliot Love and Joseph Vito DeLuca; great granddaughter, Gianna Love; sister, Kathleen Shelton; brother, Robert; also survived by many nieces and...

Nicholas Stehnach, 88, Surprise, AZ, formerly of Conemaugh, died July 7, 2019. Born September 26, 1930, in Conemaugh, son of Michael and Mary (Glowa) Stehnach. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, John, Harry, Samuel, Michael, Jr., and Archimandrite, Pitirim (Peter); and sister, Mary. Survived by brothers, Paul, and Steven; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends received from 10 until time of funeral service at 11AM Saturday at Henderson-Makuchan Funeral Home, 434 First St., Conemaugh...

Raymond G. Peterson, 84, Westmont, died July 5, 2019 . Born November 11, 1934, in Johnstown, son of George and Martha (Palliser) Peterson. Preceded in death by parents; brother, John; and sister, Sara Mae. Survived by wife, Cecelia (Freidhoff); daughters, Kimberly, Allison Park; and Karen Kittka (Mandy), Conneaut Lake; grandchildren, Olivia and Ava Grubschmidt; Benjamin Kittka (Rachel); and Kayla (Neil Heagy); great grandsons, Hudson Ray and Lincoln Lawrence Heagy; and sister, Elizabeth...

Terry L. Slick, 69, Bolivar, formerly Johnstown, died July 4, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born February 13,1950 in Johnstown, daughter of William and Naomi (Geisel) Hearn. Preceded in death by parents and sisters, Susan E. Hearn and Janet A. Weyant. Survived by loving husband of 47 years Carl R.; son, Jonathan Weyant; sisters, Cindy J. Laughard and Beverly McAtee; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran church. 1968 graduate of Johnstown...

Deloresjean Chicarell, "Dee", 86, Windber, went to be with the Lord July 2, 2019. Born September 6, 1932, in Johnstown, daughter of LeRoy “Bill” and Freda (Reidinger) Fleegle. Preceded in death by parents; son, Vincent; brothers, Edward Reidinger, and Richard and Robert Fleegle; and sister, Alma Williams. Survived by children, Jim (Patti); Diana (Charles Hanik); and Greg (Janice); eight grandchildren; and numerous great grandchildren. She was a former school bus driver,...

CARTER- Dorothy, 91, Johnstown.  Passed away July 1, 2019 at home.  Born October 3, 1927 in Johnstown.  Daughter of William and Mathilda “Tillie” (Regittko) Licht.  Preceded in death by parents, husband Gerald L., son Thomas and sister Bertha McNeal.  Survived by son Paul; grandchildren Patrick married Quinn and Rachel married to Ryan; and great grandchildren Britton and Charli.  Dorothy will be dearly missed by her neighbors Joseph and Crystal Warhul. ...

Wilfred D. Legg, “Del”, 84, Richland Twp., died June 28, 2019 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born April 4, 1935, in Windber, son of Wilfred and Marion (Mangus) Legg. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Catherine; and great granddaughter, Aubrey Wike. Survived by daughter, Kimberly (Richard Manuel); brothers, Owen (Janice) and David (Sharon); grandchildren, Jason Reiking (Danielle) and Danette Wike (Josh); and six great grandchildren. He was a member of Belmont United Methodist Church. He...

Roberta L. Jacoby, 82, Johnstown, died June 27, 2019 at home. Born May 27, 1937 in Johnstown daughter of Elmer and Thelma (Shoemaker) Snyder. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Marlin Snyder and grandson, Jeffrey Jacoby. Survived by husband of 66 years James R. Jacoby; children, Kevin Wayne, Sherry Roxanne married to Frank Blair; siblings, Sandra, Linda and Richard; three grandchildren; four great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. She was a member of the Moxham Church of...

Nicholas Andrew Balak, 33, went to be with the Lord, June 26, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center. Born January 2, 1986 in Johnstown, son of Linda Balak. Preceded in death by maternal grandparents; Andrew and Helen Balak. Survived by mother; loving wife Heather (Haman); aunts, Gerlyn and Judy Meyers (Fred); uncles, Mark, Alan (Michele), Sam; and numerous cousins. Nicholas loved the Lord. By request of the family, there will be no public viewing or funeral. John Henderson Company Funeral...