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 and Irene Strayer

He served with the 315th Bomb Wing, 75th Air Service Group, in Guam, where he was a PFC guarding the airfields and base in early 1944. On September 25th, 1954, Julius married the love of his life, Emma “Em” Louise (Pingatore) Mesteller who passed away on August 19th, 2017. Together they had four children, Susan (Jim), Doug, Neal (Joanie), and Gail; seven grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

Julius loved it when family came to visit. They spent time at his camp in Raystown, fishing and enjoying the outdoors. He also led the Boy Scouts of America troop in Conemaugh, PA. Julius worked for the Conemaugh and Blacklick Railroad for 30 years, serving as a foreman on the track gang. He liked to stay busy; he was a member of the United Church of Christ in Johnstown, served multiple terms as president of the consistory, participated on other committees, and sang in the choir. In his free time, he enjoyed golf, which brought him peace. He spent many hours in his basement workshop building photograph frames and tinkering with whatever he could find; if he was not there, he was likely in his garage shop tinkering or mowing the lawn. Julius enjoyed playing Scrabble with his family and teaching his grandchildren how to play. He was also a wonderful teacher in many other ways, sharing his life lessons, playing the organ in the living room, hosting big family gatherings, and playing “war” in the kitchen while listening to the news or game shows

Friends and family will be received from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Thursday August 27th, 2026, at Baker Funeral Chapel and Cremation, 229-231 First Street Johnstown, PA 15909, and on Friday, August 28th, 2026, from 10:00 AM until time of service at 11:00 AM at Baker Funeral Chapel. Internment will take place at St. Anthony’s Catholic Cemetery. Online condolences can be posted at www.bakerfuneralchapel.com. In lieu of flowers the family request a donation be made to Tunnels to Towers, www.t2t.org, benefiting veterans and volunteer first responders.