(80) of Johnstown passed away peacefully at home  August 13, 2019. Born February 19, 1939 daughter of Harry and Hubertine (Burkhard) Updyke.  Preceded in death by her parents, husband of 61 years Charles, son Joseph Harnett, Sr., Daughter Tamera Shoemaker, sister Sally Wisner and brothers Richard Burkhard, Robert Updyke, David Updyke, Harry Updyke and George Duray.   Survived by her children Theresa McCloskey (Michael), Christine Harnett-Arcurio (Joseph) and Matthew...

(94) of Johnstown passed away July 22, 2019.  Born July 26, 1924.  Preceded in death by parents, husband Joseph John Szewczyk and her beloved niece Ann Nesmith.  Survived by her children Joseph and wife Loretta (Miller) Szewczyk Josephine and husband Michael Wasylovski Michael and wife Linda (Mikula) Szewczyk, 5 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.  Helen was a lifelong member of St. Casimir Catholic Church and attended St....

(71) of Arbutus Retirement Community passed away July 8, 2019.  Born December 24, 1947 daughter of Michael and Mary (Zubal) Dutko.  Preceded in death by parents and brother Thomas.  Elaine was the last surviving member of her immediate family.  Survived by sister-in-law Maria, nephews Robert and wife Olivia and Thomas “Tad” and grand-nephews Brooks and Bruin all of Texas and many cousins and friends.  Lifelong member of Christ the Saviour Cathedral. ...

(89) of Johnstown went home to be with our Lord June 13, 2019.  Born September 7, 1929 daughter of Thomas and Eva lee (Anthony) Williams. Preceded in death by parents and husband Paul Simms, Sr., brother Ernest Lee Williams and cousin Grace Anthony Jenkins.  Survived by her sons Rev. Maurice Williams (Sandra) and Paul Simms, Jr. (Susan), sister Elizabeth “Betty” Jones, brother Earl D. Williams, beloved cousins Joan Marie (Anthony) Davis and Robert Donald Anthony and a...

(71) of Johnstown entered into eternal life June 7, 2019.  Born June 15, 1947, son of Charlene M. Wilson.  Proceeded in death by his parents, sister Dyrthe Wilson, brother, David C. King and nephew, Michael Whitfield.  Survived by his brother Deacon Jeffrey L. Wilson (Wendy), Sister Ola Mae Hobson of Greensboro, AL. Son, Associate Professor of Psychology, Penn State University, Stephen J. Wilson (Alissa) and Grand children Caleb, Emerson, Adelynn and Anniston, Port Matilda,...

(62) of State College originally from Johnstown and a former longtime resident of Philadelphia passed away May 30, 2019  Born February 7, 1957 son of James McDaniel and Lois (Toney) McGhee.  Preceded in death by his loving wife of 30 years Linda (Carter), his mother Lois, stepfather Monroe McGhee, granddaughter Ashley Hines and brother-in-law Alan Anderson.  Survived by his siblings Pauline McDaniels, John McDaniels (Theresa), Frederick McDaniels (Lecia), Lois...

(37) of Johnstown passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at his home May 13, 2019.  He was the husband and best friend of Melissa (Haggerty) Cook.  Born October 10, 1981 son of George Timothy Matthews and Faith Inez Gordon.  Preceded in death by his mother and daughter Inez (Nezzie) Selena Vogel whom he missed very much.  Survived by his wife Melissa, father George and siblings Tierra, Monique, Veronica, George and Elisha.  Davonte was a kind and generous person who...

(66) of Johnstown went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus April 19, 2019 at Laurelwood Care Center due to complications from hip surgery. Born September 15, 1952 daughter of John and Mary Ann (Bolha) Jovan. Preceded in death by her parents, sister Gloria Jane and brother John Edward, brothers-in-law Andrew Maydak and Edward Shook.  Survived by her sisters Mary Ann Maydak and Janet Rummel (Jim) with whom she resided for 13 years and Barbara Shook.  Also survived by nieces Sharon,...

“Zeke” (65) of Johnstown passed away April 8, 2019.  Born December 12, 1953 son of the late John and Rosemary (Gorbar) Zahornetz.  Survived by his Aunt Eileen Weitnauer and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Ron was a lifelong member of St. Francis Catholic Church and a former employee of Bethlehem Steel Corp.  As a younger man he was a Manager of Johnstown City League softball teams and won many championships.  He loved his corvettes!  He was an...

“Honey”  (89) of Lower Yoder passed away April 2, 2019.  Born December 3, 1929 daughter of William and Mary (Repko) Smith. Preceded in death by parents, husband John “Pressed Ham” and brother William Smith, Jr.  Survived by her children Ron Strushensky (Agnes), Deborah Vitko (Gary)       Christine Tadich and Charlene Fahey (Thomas).  Grandchildren Ron and Shawn Strushensky, Bryce McDowell, Kurt and Ryan Tadich, Kody...