All Obituaries

Carr: Alan Brian, Sr, 63 of Johnstown died September 14, 2018 at his home after a courageous life long battle with diabetes.  Born December 27, 1954 in Baltimore, MD the son of Cliff and Dolly (Frederick) Carr.  Preceded in death by parents, infant son, and brother Raymond E. Carr.  Survived by wife of 44 years Patti (Lloyd) Carr, and sons Alan (Renee) and Keith (Jessica), Grandchildren Winter, Jamie, Rheaunna, Nicholas, and Gabriella, and Great grandchildren Harper and...

Alwine: Betty Ruth, 87 of Arbutus Park Manor formerly of Hollsopple went home to the Lord August 30, 2018 at the Manor.  Born August 23, 1931 in Jenner Township the daughter of Lester and Twila (Mishler) Alwine.  Preceded in death by parents and these siblings Glenn, James, Edith and husband Charles Lydic, and Irene Alwine.  Survived by sister Millie married to Dave Miller, sister-in-law Beatrice Alwine, and these nieces and nephews Robert (Bonnie) Alwine, Franklin (Cheryl)...

Ringler, Leone M., 99, formerly of Blough, PA, died peacefully in her sleep on September 1, 2018, at Arbutus Park Manor, Johnstown, PA.  Born June 21, 1919 in Hollsopple, PA, she is predeceased by her parents Albert and Mary Marshall; husband of 51 years, Clifton “Mutt” Ringler; grandson Bryan Berkebile; grandson-in-law Jim Monteith; and great-grandson Randall Monteith. Leone was a seamstress in the Hollsopple sewing factory and a homemaker.  She was a lifelong...

Smith: Sandra L. 83 of Laurel View Village died August 22, 2018 at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital.  Born January 15, 1935 in Johnstown the daughter of George W. and Mary H. (Harmon) Montgomery.  Preceded in death by parents, husband JC Smith, brother Bill, and sisters Charlotte and Marilyn.  Survived by children Robin married to Terry Yoder, and George married to Dee Kolesar.  Also survived by granddaughters Lyndsay married to Joe Delozier, and Jenna married to Scott Kroner,...

Lavely: Paul L. “Chirp” 82 of Johnstown, died August 15, 2018 at his home.  Born May 10, 1936 in Johnstown the son of Dudley Earl and Velma R. (Williams) Lavely, Sr.  Preceded in death by parents, son Paul Lavely, Jr. “Little Chirp”, grandson Jessey, and brothers Dudley Jr. “Ben” and Roy “Butch”  Survived by wife Sherrill Lavely, and these children Sherry Lavely-Morrison, Frank (Mary Ann Wilson) Lavely, Mary Jane Lavely, and...

Cotchen: Roseann, 86 of Siemons Lakeview Manor, formerly of Hollsopple, died August 18, 2018 at Siemons.  Born December 19, 1930 in Johnstown the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Radovich) Mikula.  Preceded in death by parents, husband Robert Cotchen who died March 30, 2011, a grandson, sisters Margaret and Josephine, and brothers Emil and Frank.  Survived by these children Donald and wife the former Claudia Blough, Constance married to Robert Cella, Robert married to the former...

Owens: Norma G. 66 of Boswell died August 13, 2018 at home.  Born December 9, 1951 in Soap Hollow the daughter of Ernest E. and Mayme (Gindlesperger) Owens.  Preceded in death by parents and brother Willard Thomas.  Survived by sisters O. Eileen married to Thomas Moran, Mary Bishop, and Delores married to Donald Deist, and brother Robert married to Louise Thomas.  Also survived by Special Friend Harry Blough, Jr. and many nieces and nephews.  Norma was a member of...

Speigle: Richard G. “Red Beard” 71 of Hooversville died August 15, 2018 at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital.  Born December 8, 1946 in Johnstown the son of Richard G. Sr. and Helen (Spisak) Speigle.  Preceded in death by parents and sister Joann.  Survived by wife of 28 years Ginger (Keim) Speigle, son Ricky (Sissy) Speigle, Boswell; Stepson Brian (Jody) Keim, Windber; and stepdaughter Sherry (Frank) Turfler, AR.  Also survived by granddaughter Ariana Speigle, step...

Mostoller: Janet Elaine, 79, of Hollsopple died August 10, 2018 at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital.  Born June 1, 1939 in Hollsopple the daughter of Clyde and Stella (Thomas) Mishler.  Preceded in death by parents, stepfather Henry Yoder, son Scott Mostoller, and brother Clyde Mishler, Jr.  Survived by husband of 57 years Richard A. Mostoller and these children Keith A. and wife Christine Mostoller, and Rachel Mostoller-Weible and husband Ron Weible.  Also survived by...

Thomas J. Johns, 95, Johnstown died July 22, 2018 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born Oct. 24, 1922 in Morrellville, son of Thomas Sr. and Annie (Strike) Johns. Preceded in death by parents, wife the former Catherine Riley, and brothers: Ronald and Joseph Johns. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He is the last living member of his family. He is a 1941 graduate of Windber High School and a graduate of Cleveland Electronic School of Radio, Television, Broadcasting, and Announcing. Retired from...