All Obituaries

Steffey: Kenneth Leroy 93 of Arbutus Park Manor died May 21, 2019 at the Manor.  Born May 7, 1926 in Johnstown the son of Kenneth N. Steffey and Bertha (Fitzpatrick) Fisher.  Preceded in death by parents, wife the former Delores M. (Stevens), and sister Margaret Rippley.  Survived by these children Bradford Steffey, Carol A. (Steffey) married to D. Glenn Saylor, and Michael married to Chris (Lichtenfels) Steffey.  Also survived by  grandchildren Jason and wife...

Seganos: Ruth Mary, 93 of Arbutus Park Manor formerly of Krings died May 18, 2019 at Arbutus Park Manor surrounded by her family.  Born November 9, 1925 in Johnstown the daughter of Walter and Josephine (Haas) Stein.  Preceded in death by parents, husband Andrew F. Seganos who died in December of 1983, son Andrew J. and daughter Ruth M. Pitera, son-in-law David Punako, 1 infant brother, 2 infant sisters, brothers Leroy, and Walter, and sisters Kay Dudish and Grace Piskura. ...

Yoder: Betty R. 88 of Laurel View Village died May 4, 2019 at Laurel View Village.  Born March 14, 1931 in Hollsopple the daughter of Henry and Ruth (Saylor) Yoder.  Preceded in death by parents and brother Carlton and wife Audrey Yoder.  Survived by nieces and nephews, Willean Yoder, Dale and Christine Yoder, Jean Ann and Brian Thomas, and Christiane and Michael Blough and their families.  Betty was a member of Blough Mennonite Church.  The family wishes to thank...

Christopher S. Gaunt, 90, of Johnstown, passed peacefully at home on April 25, 2019. Born October 23, 1928, son of the late Arthur and Adehlia (Bastine) Gaunt. Member of the East Hills Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses,  he was baptized June 1, 1968. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his children: Susan, Arthur, and Rosemary Gaunt, and by many brothers and sisters. Chris is survived by his beloved wife of 72 years Susan (McKendree) Gaunt. He is also survived...

Ott: Carole Jean, 72 of Jerome the last surviving member of her immediate family entered into heaven April 14, 2019 at Jerome Country Manor surrounded by her family.  Born January 17, 1947 in Johnstown the daughter of Harry and Mildred (Beam) Mueller.  Preceded in death by parents, step father Edwin Coleman, and sister Mary Ann Miller.  Survived by husband of 52 years Clifford W. Ott and these children, Brad and wife Beth, Eric and wife Shelly, and Jeff and wife Amy. ...

Wilde: Margaret, 91 of Hollsopple died April 11, 2019 at home.  Born August 13, 1927 in Johnstown the daughter of Edward and Margaret (Lythgoe) Jones.  Preceded in death by parents, husband William Wilde, daughter Nancy J. King, son Randy Wilde, granddaughters Mayme Bishop and Tessie Rager, grandson Robert Wilde, daughter-in-law Mary Wilde, sisters Clara Rushe, and Ethel Russel, and brother Tom Jones.  Survived by children Robert Wilde, William wife Donna (Beers), and daughter...

Newcomer: Herman Benjamin “Ben” 89 of Hollsopple was called home to be with the Lord on March 30, 2019.  Born August 13, 1929 in Oliver, PA the son of John and Elsie (Dull) Newcomer. Preceded in death by parents, wife Alverda Mae “Abbie” (Coughenour) Newcomer, and 5 siblings.  Survived by children Kathi, Pam, Brian and Gary.  Ben is also survived by 7 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and 6 siblings.  He was a faithful member of Centennial...

Hoffman: Willard W. Sr. 92 of Stoystown formerly of Hollsopple died March 29, 2019 at Cornerstone Hospice in Florida.  Born April 22, 1926 in Hancock, MD the son of Joseph and Thelma (Cubbage) Hoffman.  Preceded in death by parents, wife the former Minnie M. Lambert who died October 8, 2011, son Willard Hoffman, Jr., Brothers Leonard, Joseph Jr, and Kenneth, and sisters Alice Orris, and Anna Lea Lubas.  Survived by children Charlotte and husband Rodney Hillegas, Darlene...

Blasko: Carole Ann 74, Johnstown Somerset County died March 24, 2019 at Conemaugh Hospital.  Born January 14, 1945 in Johnstown the daughter of Francis and Natalie Julia (Matievic) Beblar.  Preceded in death by parents, and step father John Barzo.  Survived by husband of 55 years Ronald Joseph Blasko and these children Kenneth John and wife Candy, Keith William and wife Susan, and Natalie Marie (Blasko) and husband Michael Lonsinger.  Carole is also survived by 11...

Mitchell: Lawrence Arnold, 88 of Davidsville, is with his Lord and Savior now,  on March 26, 2019.  Born January 27, 1931 in Pine Run, PA the son of William and Gladys (Embleton) Mitchell.  Preceded in death by parents, first wife Wanda (Shaffer) Mitchell, and brothers William, Leo, and Donald.  Survived by wife of 12 years Margaret R. “Peg” (Gindlesperger) Mitchell and these children Bradley and wife Jean Mitchell, Barbara and husband George...