All Obituaries

Thomas Riley Jr., age 84 a Korean War Veteran, formerly from Hubbard, Ohio and Hollsopple Passed away on Tuesday June 19, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio.  Thomas was born September 15, 1933 in Homer City, PA.  Preceded in death by his parents Thomas H. and Martha Mae (Hatherill) Riley.  Survived by his longtime companion Marilyn Bedois and his sisters Norma Livingston and Debbie Nuemann.  Thomas was the father of five children who will miss him: Thomas (Karen) Riley, Annetta...

Matolyak: Ronald S., 68 of Everett died April 24, 2018 at Walden’s View in Irwin. Born October 8, 1949 in Johnstown the son of Joseph and Alice (Pejack) Matolyak. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by loving wife of 44 years Kathleen R. (Garlesky) Matolyak and brother Gary married to Patty. He will be sadly missed by brother-in-law Dave married to Cathy Garlesky and niece Samantha Garlesky and nephew Shane Matolyak. Member of St. Thomas Apostle Catholic Church in Bedford. He was a...

Plack: David E. “Elmer”, 70 of Hollsopple died June 4, 2018 at home.  Born December 3, 1947 in Johnstown the son of Elmer J. and Juliet L. (Voughtly) Plack.  Preceded in death by parents.  Survived and dearly loved by wife of 45 years the former Karen Mae Blough and these children Christopher David, Vanessa Ilene married to Duwayne Alan Orris, and Adrian David married to Angela Plack, Valerie Irene Plack.  Also survived by grandchildren Shaelan Amelia Mae,...

Whatmore: John Melvin IV, 41 of Johnstown died May 23, 2018 at Harrisburg Hospital.  Born June 16, 1976 in Johnstown the son of John Melvin Whatmore III and Deborah (Miljenovich) Pakosky.  Survived by parents, brother Eric Whatmore, Paternal grandparents “Pap” John Melvin Whatmore, Jr. and “Gram” Donna Whatmore.  Also survived by dog Toby, and many special aunts, uncles, and family.  John was an avid Steelers fan and the former Johnstown Chiefs...

Thomas: Edna Mae, 89 of the Brethren Home in Windber formerly of Hollsopple died May 18, 2018 at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.  Born December 5, 1928 in Jenner Township, Somerset County the daughter of Curtis and Hattie (Lape) Thomas.  Preceded in death by parents, brother Delbert and infant sister.  Survived by sister-in-law Phyllis Thomas, niece Linda Baraniak, and nephews Edward and Brian Thomas.  She was an active member of Maple Spring Church of...

Ditko: Anna M. Smear (Belskey) 98, of Davidsville died May 16, 2018 at Laurel View Village.  Born August 17, 1919 in Jerome the daughter of William and Susanna (Wojtach) Belskey.  Preceded in death by parents, first husband Stephen J. Smear, second husband Peter Ditko, infant son Gerald, daughter Nancy Vozniak, and brothers Frank and Anthony Belskey. Survived by children Mary Ann (Steve) Sepety and Stephen J. (Diana) Smear.  Also survived by grandchildren Lynn Ann, Stephen J,...

Elbertson: Alfred R. Jr. 71 of Hollsopple, died May 8, 2018 at home.  Born November 19, 1944 in Mount Holly, NJ the son of Alfred R. Sr. and Mary (Henry) Elbertson.  Preceded in death by parents, wife the former Eileen Shroyer, and daughter Lori Keller.  Survived by daughter Tammy (Robert) Page, son Alan (Kathleen) Elbertson, grandchildren Kaylee (Jake), Derek, Cody, Morgan, Larissa, Alexis, Damien, Michelle, and great-grandson Ronan. Brother of Patty (Bob) Reynolds and Louie...

The family of Patricia "Pat" Ann Lambert announces her peaceful passing at the Patriot Manor on May 2, 2018, at the age of 87. Pat was born on June 24, 1930, to August and Amelia (Bischof) Wehner in Johnstown. Pat married her best friend, Grant Lewis "Lew" Lambert on January 27, 1951. Together, Pat and Lew proudly raised four daughters: Lou Ann Hemminger (Allen), Jacqueline M. Knapp (fiancé Douglas Johns), Kay L. Kauffman (Donald), and Patricia J. Miller (Harold...

Brant: Mildred G. “Gevie”, 92 of Hooversville died May 3, 2018 at Windber Woods Sr. Living and Rehab Center.  Born November 17, 1925 in Hooversville the daughter of David and Rella (Buchanan) Lohr.  Preceded in death by parents, husband Royden “Glenn” Brant who died June 13, 1977, daughter Glenda R. Shaulis, Sister Zella Naugle, and brothers Dayton, Gerald, Fred, Kenneth, and Morris.  Survived by children Barbara J. Eicher, Janet E. married to Daniel...

Salata: Sherrie, 61 of Sidman died April 19, 2018 after a very long courageous battle with lung cancer. Born May 1, 1956 the daughter of Raymond and Shirley (Gramling) Myers. Preceded in death by parents, father and mother-in laws Andrew and Arlene (Fisher) Salata, sister and brother-in law Cathy Holdsworth and Rick Salata. Survived by loving husband Robert Salata, children Robert L. (Becky Brown) Salata, Carrie ( Alex Dipko), and Leslie. The pride and joy of her life, her...