All Obituaries

Ott - Ruth Eileen, 80 of Indian Lake (formerly of Hollsopple) went home to be with the Lord on April 23, 2021.  Born November 17, 1940 to Ralph and Agnes (Peden) Hershberger.  Preceded in death by parents and brother Robert Hershberger.  Survived by loving husband of 62 years, Marlin, and these children:  Deb (Jim) Bambling, Mark (Sandi), Greg (Holly) and Jeff (Monika).  Also survived by grandchildren: Megan (Johnny) Bayush, Rebekah (Jon) Brewer, Tracy (Chris)...

Rullo: William A., 90, of Hollsopple died April 15, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. Born in Hollsopple the son of Costantino “Andy” and Amelia (Liberato) Rullo. Preceded in death by parents and brother Richard. Survived by wife of 63 years the former Helen Dill and these children Catherine (Paul Gleason), Maria (Richard Mendler), Annette Rullo, Gina (Edmund Hebert), and Michael. Also survived by his loving grandchildren Kelly (Philip Bauerle), Paul, Jenna, Claire (Nathan...

It is with a heavy heart and sadness that Kathryn Louise (Shippey) Critchfield, 82, of Boswell, PA, has gone to heaven. The lord giveth her to this earth on May 16, 1938. Kathryn was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Olive Shippey, her youngest son Paul Critchfield, her niece Felicia Jean, granddaughter Leigha’s fiancé Gary Paddock, and the father of her children William Critchfield Jr. She is survived by her first born, William Critchfield III and wife...

Figard: Jack E., 85 of Seanor died March 31, 2021 at home.  Born January 5, 1936 in Johnstown the son of Franklin and Frances May (Black) Figard.  Preceded in death by parents.  Survived by children Jack Jr. (Judy) Figard, Katherine (Michael) Mishler, Kelly Lynn (Jeff ) Hay, and Scott (Amy) Figard.  Also loving grandchildren Scott, Jackie, Cody, Emily, Abby, Austin, Tucker, and Riley.  Jack enjoyed working on his Model A’s, Model Trains and Cub...

Carney: Linda M. (Smakula), 69 of Hollsopple died February 20, 2021 at home.  Born April 8, 1951 in Johnstown the daughter of John and Mildred (Struba) Smakula.  Preceded in death by parents and brother Johnny “Smacks”.  Survived by husband of 49 years Gary Carney.  Sister of JoAnne (Ron) Blough, and Dave Smakula.  Also survived by nephews Michael Blough and David and his wife Emily Blough and their children Ella and Ethan.  Linda will be missed by...

Meredith: James M. 88 of Windber died February 11, 2021 at Conemaugh Hospital.  Born May 16, 1932 in Johnstown the son of Marvin Henry and Florence (Jones) Meredith.  Preceded in death by parents, wife the former Delores J. Ohler, 2 stillborn children and 2 miscarriages, and several brothers and sister.  Survived by children Barbara married to John Boyer, and James married to Carole (Fisher).  Also survived by 3 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.  Brother...

Palmer: June A., 78 of Jerome passed away January 27, 2021 at Laurel Wood Care Center.  Born June 8, 1942 in Pittsburgh the Daughter of John and Agnes (Donitzen) Davies.  Preceded in death by parents and her loving husband of 60 years James E. Palmer, Sr. who died December 1, 2020.  Left to cherish her memory are her children Christina Lepley, Angela Steck, James, Jr. and wife Donna, and Michelle and husband Bill Sterner.  Grandmother of Paul (Katie) Beener, Aaron Beener,...

Trachok, Judi A. passed away January 21, 2021 at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital. Born April 19, 1946, in Johnstown, the daughter of Anthony J. Temyer, Sr. And Mildred "Millie" L. (Meyers)Temyer. Preceded in death by her parents. Survived by loving companion of 44 years, Joe Trachok, Holsopple; and daughter, Jenifer Trachok, Lancaster. In addition to Joe and Jen, Judi leaves behind her three younger siblings: Anthony "Skip" Temyer, Jr., married to Diana "Nan"...

Kniss: Rhoda Fern, 92 of Davidsville died January 10, 2021 at the Lutheran Home in Johnstown.  Born May 10, 1928 in Johnstown the daughter of Henry and Orvetta (Rose) Horner.  Preceded in death by parents, husband Sanford R. Kniss who died December 26, 1995, Infant brother Dean, Son-In-Law Gregory George and stepbrother Richard Murray.  Survived by these children Dennis and wife Gloria, Barbara and husband Al Cunningham, Pamela George, and Sally Fuge.  Also survived by 8...

Maslar: Emily A. passed away at Laurel View Village from Covid related complications January 8, 2021.  Born May 8, 1930 in New Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, daughter of Peter and Julia Austrevich.  Preceded in death by her parents, brothers, loving husband Frank, and beloved grandson Frankie.  Emily is survived by children Frank and Cheri Maslar of Grosse Ile, MI and Monica and Michael Garver of Westmont and five grandchildren: Amanda wife of Pat Brondyke of Grand Rapids, MI,...