Local Obituaries for Families in Conemaugh, PA
Genny L. Horne
May 29, 2024
HORNE - Genny L., born on May 30, 1965, in Johnstown, PA, passed away on May 29, 2024, just one day before her 59th birthday. Genny was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend whose presence brought warmth and joy to all who knew her. Genny was known for her infectious laugh, her ability to tackle anything put...
Gary E. Holt Sr.
May 24, 2024
HOLT—Gary E. Sr., 78, Johnstown, passed away on May 24, 2024. Born September 7, 1945, in Conemaugh son of Albert Irvin Holt and Dorothy (Yahnert) Kissell. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Terry Kissell and Lanny Kissell. Survived by Erica McCullough and husband, William, Trevose, PA; and Gary E. Holt Jr. and wife, Tina (Cook) Holt, Johnstown and sister, Joyce...
Janice Charlene Palso
May 18, 2024
Palso – Janice Charlene, 73, East Conemaugh, went to be with the Lord on May 18, 2024 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born on March 20, 1951 in Johnstown.
Preceded in death by her parents, Francis W. “Bull” and Sara R. (Goss) Santa; sister, Judy George-Mardis; brother, Blain “Bucky” George; nieces, Joyce Mardis, and Sherry George; best friends, Maryann Moore...
Claire Helen Rozier
May 16, 2024
Rozier - Claire Helen "Billie" 86, of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on May 16, 2024 at home. Born on Nov. 20, 1937 in Johnstown, daughter of Bill and Margaret Quarles. Preceded in death by Parents and husband William A. Rozier, sons Michael B. and Cameron K.; Siblings Patricia (Tee)Roy and Margaret (Peggy) Caufield. She is survived by...
Patricia G. "Pat" Kowal
Apr 13, 2024
KOWAL – Patricia G. “Pat,” 91, Conemaugh, went to be with the Lord on April 13, 2024. Born October 25,1932 in Centreville, PA, daughter of the late Paul and Genevieve (Wajda) Picklo. Also preceded in death by her loving husband, Anthony Kowal; brother, Paul Picklo; sisters, Elizabeth Bryant, Dolores Wilson and Irene Krishnamoorthy; sons-in-law, Richard Newill and Jack Meyers. Survived...
Catherine L. Stehnach
Apr 4, 2024
STEHNACH----Catherine L., 93, Johnstown, passed away April 4, 2024. Born Sept. 14, 1930, in Johnstown, daughter of Stephen and Anna (Missinay) Novotny. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Samuel Stehnach Sr., brothers and sisters, Albert, Joe, Steve, Frank, Anna Galus, Mary Plonka and Margaret Hawk. Survived by children, Samuel Stehnach Jr. “Duke” (Patti Anne), Virginia; Patty Dorofey (the late James),...
Ronald G. Poprich Sr.
Mar 23, 2024
Poprich – Ronald G, “Pappy”, 70, East Conemaugh Borough, went to be with the Lord on March 23, 2024. Born on May 3, 1953 in Johnstown, son of John and Hazel E. (Carl) Poprich. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Sylvia J., “Sutzi” Poprich, son, Samuel Ronald; sister, Charlotte Townsend.
He is survived by his loving daughter, Stephanie J. (Robert)...
Thomas Wade Graham Jr.
Mar 11, 2024
Graham Jr. – Thomas Wade, 57, East Conemaugh, went to be with the Lord on March 11, 2024 at his residence. Born on May 5, 1966 in Johnstown, son of the late Thomas Wade Sr. and Helen L. (Sebeste) Graham.
He is survived by his loving siblings, Robert W. (Tracie) Graham, and Joseph F. (Kelly) Graham all of Johnstown; nieces, Samantha,...

Patricia A. "Patty" Bowers
Mar 3, 2024
BOWERS—Patricia A. “Patty,” 53, Vinco, died peacefully on March 3, 2024 at Conemaugh Hospital. Born January 25, 1971, daughter of Harry J. and Diane L. (Gillespie) Bowers. Preceded in death by father and grandparents. Survived by mother, sisters, Tammy and Heather and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Member of Vinco Brethren Church and was a social member of the Jackson...
Marie A. Brandle
Feb 14, 2024
Brandle – Marie A., 94, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on February 14, 2024 at her residence. Born on January 9, 1930 in Johnstown, daughter of Joseph and Stella (Eckenrod) Partsch. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edward R. Brandle; son, Timothy E. Brandle; brothers, James (Mary Louise), Lloyd, and Ronald (Shirley); brother-in-law, Daniel Schofield, and sister-in-law,...
Mary Agnes (Wojnaroski) Appley
Jan 19, 2024
APPLEY---Mary Agnes (Wojnaroski), 81, Parkhill, left us on January 19, 2024, after a short stay at the Forest Hills Personal Care Home. She was born on August 14, 1942, in Johnstown, PA and was the daughter of the late Walter and Agnes (Flaugh) Wojnaroski. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald J. Appley Sr. Mary is survived by...
Marjorie J. Gillespie
Jan 13, 2024
GILLESPIE--Marjorie June (Hagerich), 96, of Vinco, went to be with the Lord on January 13, 2024. Marjorie was born as one of twelve children on June 6, 1927 at the family homestead in Vinco, daughter of the late Ralph and Ethel (Gillen) Hagerich. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband,...
Mary C. Saloney
Jan 10, 2024
SALONEY---Mary C., 95, Franklin Borough, passed away on January 10, 2024 at The Village at Hilltop Heights. Born April 5, 1928, in Franklin Borough, daughter of Jacob and Anna (Resick) Govekar. Preceded in death by parents; husband of 41 years, George Saloney; sister, Anna, brother, Stephen, infant sister, Frances. Survived by children, Michael Saloney and wife, Kathy (Brandle), Bon...
Pauline B. Kovalchik
Dec 31, 2023
Kovalchik - Pauline, B., “Bubba” “Cookie,” 91, East Conemaugh, passed away December 31, 2023 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born June 30, 1932, in Johnstown, PA. Daughter of John and Anna (Winkler) Zajdel. Preceded in death by parents, husbands, Andy S. Szwast, and Charles W. Kovalchik, son, Andrew J. Szwast; brothers, Ted, Joe, and Frank Zajdel, and sister, Stella Zadarla....
Anthony E. "Tony" Plis
Dec 14, 2023
PLIS---Anthony E. “Tony,” 75, Walnut Grove, passed away on December 14, 2023 at the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center, Altoona. Born August 21, 1948 in Johnstown, son of Casimir and Helen (Korber) Plis. Preceded in death by parents; and sister, Patricia Dennis. Survived by loving wife of 45 years, Janet (Passeau) whom he married March 3, 1978;...
Gloria A. (Kovach) Gleason
Dec 14, 2023
GLEASON---Gloria (Kovach), 89, Mineral Point, passed away on December 14, 2023. Born March 21, 1934, in Windber, daughter of George and Julia (Podrasky) Kovach. Preceded in death by parents; husband, James R. Gleason Sr., who died in 1982; infant son, David; son, Walter Gleason; daughter, Sherrie Gleason and daughter-in-law, Kim Gleason. Survived by children, James R. Gleason Jr., Woodvale;...
Lois J. Scaife
Dec 7, 2023
Scaife – Lois J., 89, Mundys Corner, went to be with the Lord on December 7, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 8, 1934 in Johnstown, PA, she is the daughter of the late Glenford Gordon and Hazel (Gray) Lenhart. She was preceded in death by her husband Harold E. Scaife Sr.; sons, Harold E....

Myron R. Conway
Nov 21, 2023
CONWAY---Myron R., 57, East Taylor Twp., passed away on November 21, 2023. Born March 4, 1966, in Johnstown, son of Raymond F. and Harriet E. (Penrod) Conway. Preceded in death by father. Survived by mother, East Taylor Twp., brother, Larry Conway and wife, Karen (Hoffman), Latrobe; and sister, Christine Grubbs and husband, James, Burlington, KY; niece, Amanda Conway,...
Doris D. "Dorrie" "Bubba" Nagle
Oct 28, 2023
NAGLE---Doris D., more lovingly known as Dorrie and Bubba, 57, South Fork unexpectedly passed away and went to be reunited with her parents, Kenneth and Sally (Lee) Nagle on October 28, 2023. Survived by daughters, Donna, Lilly; Ricki, South Fork; and Jessica, Johnstown; and her precious grandchildren, Shelby, Keona, Elvira, Cheyenne, Angel, Bryce, R.J. and Abby. Dorrie loved her...
Hazel Lorena Andri
Oct 23, 2023
Andri – Hazel Lorena, 104, formerly of Summit, NJ, passed away on October 23, 2023 at Maple Heights Rehabilitation Center, Ebensburg, PA. Born on December 25, 1918 in Weston, MA, daughter of William and Myrtle (Shipley) Mailman. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Fred and eleven siblings.
She is survived by her loving sister, Ethel (Paul)...