All Obituaries

Prociak: Julia 94 of Richland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center formerly of Hollsopple died January 9, 2020 at the Center.  Born February 3, 1925 in Jerome the daughter of Stephen and Anna (Kuzemko) Prociak.  Preceded in death by parents, brothers Michael and Andrew, and sisters Katherine, Anna, Nancy, Mary, Helen, and Rose.  Survived by special friend Tippy Woodall and many nieces and nephews.  Julia was a member of Saint Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church...

Benson: David Lee, 71 of Hollsopple died January 13, 2020 at home.  Born June 19, 1948 in Johnstown the son of Norman E. and Doris (Pollock) Benson, Jr.  Preceded in death by parents, and brother Kevin Benson.  Survived by brother Norman “Skip” (Gimilia) Benson and sister in law Bobbie Benson and many nieces and nephews.  He was an Army Veteran and was an avid hunter and fisherman.  Member of Hollsopple Sportsman’s Club.  He retired from...

Shreffler: DonaLee, 78 of Somerset died January 7, 2020 at Meyersdale Health and Rehabilitation Center.  Born July 15, 1942 in Hooversville the daughter of the late Ellsworth and Verna (Shroyer) Shreffler.  Survived by brother George and wife Wanda (Keim); Jerome, and Donald Sr. and wife Louise (Price); Hollsopple.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews.  DonaLee attended Somerset Church of the Nazarene.  Family will receive friends Friday from 4-7 P.M. at the...

Stayrook: Leah B. 80 of Johnstown died December 11, 2019 at home.  Born January 7, 1939 in Buckstown the daughter of Albert and Margaret (Peden) Hershberger.  Preceded in death by parents, first husband Carmon R. Stayrook who died in 1986, second husband William Stayrook who died in 2000, sister Lois Lippert, and brother Edward Hershberger.  Survived by children Calvin married to Beverly (Horner), Robert married to Patti (Fockler), Linda married to Mark Golden, and Paul...

Rosa: Emilia (Marisa), 88 of Johnstown died December 25, 2019 at Amber Springs.  Born March 7, 1931 in Italy the daughter of Emilio and Amilia (Marisa) Marisa.  Preceded in death by parents, husband Alberto Luciano Rosa who died December 19, 2016, and brothers Emilio, Anthony, and Guido.  Survived by children John and wife Vicki (Maldet), Luciana and husband Eugene Welleck, and Bruno and wife Lisa (Helsel).  Also survived by 6 grandchildren and 3 great...

Layton: David R. 63, of Davidsville died December 20, 2019 at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital.  Born August 6, 1956 in Johnstown the so of Don and Betty (May) Layton. Preceded in death by father and sister Roxie Adams.  Survived by Mother, and these siblings Donna married to Harry Lonas, Roger married to Patricia Layton, and Miriam married to Ed Edmonson.  Also survived by many nieces, nephews and their families.  Dave retired as a custodian from Conemaugh Township High...

Vallies: William, 84 Hollsopple formerly of Jennerstown died December 10, 2019 at Somerset Hospital.  Born October 11, 1935 in Red Bank Twp. Armstrong County the son of Senes and Margaret (Hallman) Vallies.  Preceded in death by parents, wife the former Alice Berzonski Vallies, and several brothers and sisters.  Survived by children William and wife Faye, and daughter Nancy and companion Donna Roberts.  Also survived by stepchildren Cheryl and husband Donald Harteis, and...

Thomas: Nancy Lois, 95 of Boswell, formerly of Tire Hill died December 6, 2019 at her daughters’ home where she resided.  Born December 20, 1923 in Tire Hill the only child of David E. and Hattie M. (Yoder) Kaufman. Preceded in death by parents, husband Boyd N. Thomas who died December 29, 2009, and son Brian E. Thomas who died January 21, 2019.  Survived by these children Nancy Christine married to Floyd Lehman, Jerry and Significant Other Lisa Pace, and daughter in law...

Trevorrow: Alan Lee, 53 of Johnstown died December 10, 2019 at Conemaugh ER.  Born October 4, 1966 in Johnstown the son of William Jr. and Nova (Olsen) Trevorrow.  Preceded in death by father and son Daniel William Trevorrow.  Survived by mother, wife the former Chelsea Moore, daughter Elizabeth Joanne Trevorrow, and the light of his life his grandson Draven Kmett.  Also survived by stepsons Travis and Trevor Reynolds.  Brother of William Trevorrow III married to...

Mason: Rozella 91, of Davidsville died December 5, 2019 at Windber Woods.  Born November 11, 1928 in Somerset the daughter of Harry M. and Myrtle (Miller) Ogline.  Preceded in death by parents, husband Leland Mason who died on July 26, 2013, brothers Glenn and Vernon, and sister Dorothy Kelley.  Survived by son Richard A. married to Rebecca (Bailey) Mason and these grandchildren Christopher Mason, and Dr. Tiffany Lee married to Brandon Bonafe’.  She was the great...