Local Obituaries for Families in Conemaugh, PA
Ronald James Ledwich
Aug 28, 2026
Ronald James Ledwich
February 23, 1950 – August 28, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ronald J. Ledwich, who went to be with the Lord on August 28, 2026. Ron passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family. He was born on February 23, 1950, in Johnstown, the son of the late Stanley and Marion (Sedlemyer) Ledwich.
Ron...
Julius P. Mesteller
Aug 19, 2026
Mesteller – Julius P., 100, of East Conemaugh Borough, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 19th, 2026, at Casselman Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Born on August 28th, 1925, in Johnstown, son of Andrew and Susanna (Vancak) Mesteller. He is preceded in death by his parents; loving wife, Emma L. “Em” (Pingatore) Mesteller; Brother, John; Sisters, Magdalene Johnson...
Leonard J. Holdsworth
Aug 18, 2026
Leonard James "Boots" Holdsworth, 86, of Ebensburg, passed away Tuesday, 18 August, 2026, after a brief bout with lymphoma at Haida Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Born 7 June, 1940, in Jackson Township, son of Leonard Holdsworth and Mabel Boring. Preceded in death by his wife Constance Lee (Herman) Holdsworth; his parents; friend, Donald Smith. Survived by children, Lisa M. Holdsworth,...
Karen Blackner
Aug 7, 2026
Blackner - Karen, 63, of Johnstown, PA, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 7th, 2026. She was born on July 15th, 1963 to Paul and Judith (Frankofsky) Blackner. Friends and Family will be received on Thursday, August 13th, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Baker Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services (231 First Street Johnstown, PA...
Jacqueline "Jacki" Trexler
Jul 29, 2026
Jacqueline Trexler, known to all as “Jacki,” age 51, of East Conemaugh, passed away on July 29, 2026. Born on January 26, 1975, in East Conemaugh, she was the daughter of Thomas and Dorothy (“Dottie”) Trexler. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Matthew Trexler.
Jacki was a graduate of Conemaugh Valley Junior-Senior High School and later...
William M. Butler
Jul 29, 2026
William M. Butler, 75 of Johnstown, passed away on July 29, 2026 at Quality Life Services. Born on May 24, 1951 in Johnstown. Funeral service will be held on Aug. 5, 2026, at 10am at The Baker funeral Chapel and Cremation Services 231 First St. Johnstown, Pa 15909 and Interment will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Jeffrey Petruska
Jul 24, 2026
Jeffrey J. Petruska, 65, Johnstown, passed away Friday, July 24th ,2026. Born January 14th ,1961. Son of Joseph Sr. and Helen (Rykala) Petruska. Preceded in death by father and mother. Survived by brothers Joseph Jr., John, and nephew Joshua.
Jeff attended the Special Education School in Woodvale until the school was damaged in the Flood of 1977. He and his classmates...
George J. Sidor Jr.
Jul 15, 2026
Sidor – George J., Jr., 81, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 15th, 2026, at Richland Nursing and Rehab. Born on October 4th, 1944, in Johnstown, son of George J. Sr. and Frances K. (Karnosky) Sidor. Preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Eleanor A. Sidor.
He is survived by his loving nephew, Keith (Jodi) Sidor,...
Francis P. Dostal Jr.
Jul 14, 2026
Dostal Jr. – Francis “Doc”, 97, of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 14th, 2026, surround by loved ones. Born on October 15th, 1928, in Johnstown, son of Francis M.D. and Mary Kathryn (Pierce) Dostal. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Shirley (Berkey) Dostal; Parents; Grandchildren, Michael F. Buchan, Jessica Dostal, Luke Dostal, Anthony Dostal;...
Walter Podolak
Jul 1, 2026
Podolak – Walter “Waldo” “Buddy”, 77, of Woodvale, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 1st, 2026, at Forbes Hospital in Monroeville, PA. Born on May 29th, 1949, in Johnstown, son of Walter and Louise (Waligora) Podolak . Preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his loving wife, Diana (Katawczik) Podolak; sisters, Charlene (Joesph) Kruszewski, Stephanie...
Shatara Jones
Jun 24, 2026
Jones - Shatara, 39, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in her hometown of Johnstown, PA. Born and raised in Johnstown on September 12th, 1986, Shatara brought joy and light to all who had the privilege of knowing her.
She is preceded by her beloved mother, Ericka Jones; grandparents Willie and Betty Jones; and brother Makiah Jones. Their memories remained...
Elaine Charney
Jun 20, 2026
Charney - Elaine, 95, of Mineral Point, PA, peacefully fell asleep in the Lord on Saturday, June 20th, 2026. Elaine was born on July 20th, 1930, in Conemaugh, PA; a daughter to the late John and Barbara (Molnar) Dolgos.
Elaine was an avid bowler in her youth, enjoyed baking, gardening, sewing, and spending time with her family. She also enjoyed attending...
Stanley E. Boozer
Jun 15, 2026
Boozer – Stanley, 85, Johnstown, PA, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 15th, 2026, at Hilltop Heights Health and Rehab Center. Born on October 30th, 1940, in Johnstown, son of Harris G. and Lavada (Claycomb) Boozer. Preceded in death by his wife, Stephanie; loving parents; and siblings, Miles, Roberta, and Beverly.
He is survived by his siblings; Phyllis,...
Dorothy Rose Polke
Jun 8, 2026
POLKE – Dorothy Rose, 89, passed peacefully into eternal rest on Monday, June 8th, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on June 6th, 1937, in Johnstown, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Pauline (Abraham) Rose. She married William J Polke, and together they built a life centered on faith, family, and love.
In addition to her...
Stella Pisczek
May 27, 2026
Pisczek – Stella, 97, of Johnstown, PA, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 27th, 2026, at The Villa Personal Care. Born on May 24th, 1929, in Tyrone, PA, Daughter of Anthony and Stella Korcel. Preceded in death by her parents; loving Husband, John Pisczek; son, David Pisczek; siblings, Tony, Edmund, Leona, Florence, and Barbara. She was the...
Herbert J. Britton Jr.
May 17, 2026
Britton – Herbert J. Jr “Jim”, 83, of Johnstown, PA, went to be with the lord on Sunday, May 17th, 2026, at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 2nd, 1943. Son of Herbert J. Sr. and Ruth (Ribblett) Britton. He is preceded in death by his parents and Sister Linda
He is survived by his loving...
Thomas H. O'niell
Apr 29, 2026
O’NEILL – Thomas H., 102, born August 20th, 1923, in Johnstown, PA. A lifelong resident of the borough of Daisytown, went to be with the lord at the Villa Crest after an extended illness on Wednesday, April 29th, 2026. He is preceded in death by parents, Henry and Sophie O’neill; sisters, Mildred Emmel and Mary Louise Grattan; very special niece...
William Eli Davis
Apr 28, 2026
Davis – William Eli., 90, of Mineral Point, PA, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 28th, 2026, at home surrounded by family. Born on June 18th, 1935, in Johnstown, PA, son of Blair and Louise (Ducly) Davis. Preceded in death by parents; loving wife of 69 years Vernetta (Hildebrand) Davis; Brother, Blair Davis Jr.; sons, Darrin and...
Shirley J. Munoz
Apr 21, 2026
Shirley J. Munoz (Reighard) entered eternal rest on Tuesday, April 21st , 2026, at the age of 90. She was born on June 26th,1935, in Johnstown, PA, to Raymond R. Reighard and Ellen Mae Rhoades.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, David L. Munoz Sr.; daughter, Donna Luckenbaugh and infant daughter, Carmen Loretta Munoz; sons...
Barbara Ann Zett
Apr 7, 2026
Zett – Barbara A., 79, of Johnstown, PA. Entered eternal life on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital. Born October 22, 1946, in Johnstown, daughter of William and Dorothie (Liska) Zett. Preceded in death by her parents; sisters Donna Fellows, Judith Freedman; nephew, William J. Zett III, and brother-in-law Thomas Hayduk.
Survived by her loving siblings, William J. (Barbara...
