All Obituaries

VAVREK– Nancy Ann, 75; Johnstown, passed away at home, after her long battle with cancer for 6 years, on April 27, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.  Born March 3, 1949 in Johnstown, daughter of John E. and Josephine (Zahorchak) DeCoske.  Preceded in death by parents; and loving husband, Daniel A. Vavrek Sr.  Survived by children, Christi Vavrek (Steve), Seward; Daniel Vavrek (Katie), Pittsburgh; Michael Vavrek, Johnstown; and Amy Been, Hollsopple.  Also...

ORAVEC – Dorothy (Warchola), 89, Johnstown, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2024 at Rose of Sharon Home in Saint Michael. Born January 11, 1935, in Johnstown, daughter of Andrew and Mary (Broda) Warchola.  Preceded in death by parents; loving husband of 48 years, Bernard A. Oravec; brothers, Anthony, John, Michael, and Paul; sisters, Ann (Drosjack) and Rose. Survived by daughter, Karen Clites and son-in-law, Corey Clites of Johnstown; granddaughter, Shawna Clites of...

DALONI – Joan M., 87, of West Middlesex, PA, formerly of Johnstown, PA passed away April 21, 2024, at St. John XXIII Nursing Home in Hermitage, PA. She was born June 17, 1936, in Johnstown and is preceded in death by parents, Michael and Anna (Luka) Fecko; loving husband, Peter A. Daloni; brothers, John Fecko and Michael Fecko; and sister, Dorothy (Fecko) Balint. She is survived by brother Richard Fecko and wife, Karen (McLain) Fecko; son, Peter M. Daloni, M.D., and wife Emily (Cole)...

KALTENBAUGH, Rev. Robert Glenn, 77, of Johnstown, passed away April 19, 2024, at home. Born May 7, 1946, in Johnstown, the son of Glenn W., Sr. and Anna S. (Foltin) Kaltenbaugh. Preceded in death by his parents, and brothers Glenn Kaltenbaugh, James Komar, Joseph Komar, John Komar, and Jerome Komar. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, tyna (Pazzynski) Kaltenbaugh, children Avril Suzanne Luongo, married to Jeremiah (Seattle, WA), Gretel Emily Kaltenbaugh (South Fork, PA), Curtis...

MILLER - William H., 90; of Johnstown, passed away on April 14, 2024 at Conemaugh Hospital.  Born November 18, 1933 in Windber, PA son of John W. and Nellie M. (Stahl) Miller.  Preceded in death by parents; beloved wife, Anna Marie (Homola) Miller; brother, Raymond Miller and sister, Donna Orris.  Survived by children, Sharon Sarosi and husband Anthony; and Michael Miller and wife Karen.  Also survived by grandchildren, Brian Sarosi, Jennifer Rountree and husband Kyle,...

GOLBY - James E., Jr. 63; of Johnstown, passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer, on April 20, 2024.  Born August 8, 1960 in Johnstown, son of James E. Sr. and LeAnn (Sloan) Golby.  Preceded in death by parents; and brother, Matthew Golby.  Survived by loving children, Brendan and girlfriend Leah, of Johnstown; and Katie married to Steven Hauser of Greensburg.  Also survived by grandchildren, Jack and Emma Hauser.  A brother of Audrey Coshun (Paul Jr.),...

KIMMEL – Larry, 68, of Johnstown, died April 20, 2024, at home. Born March 12, 1956, in Johnstown the son of Irvin and Marion (Wilson) Kimmel. Preceded in death by his parents; in-laws: Robert and Sara (Harvey) Varner; son, Joshua Kimmel; stepdaughter, Sherry Stephens; daughter-in-law, Amanda Kimmel; and brother, Gary Kimmel. Survived by his wife, Sally (Varner) Kimmel; sons: Ryan, married to Jamie (Wagner) Kimmel; Justin, married to Jessica (Kocsis) Kimmel; stepson, John Stephens; 13...

GORCZYCKI - Kathryn Louise (Makar) “Kay", 96; of Johnstown passed away peacefully at home alongside loved ones on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Born to John and Mary (Corda) Makar on June 13, 1927, she is preceded in death by her loving husband of 51 years, Henry S. Gorczycki, her parents, and sisters Sophie Forish, Ann Makar, and Helen Graham. Kay is survived and loved deeply by her seven children and their spouses: Rosemarie (William/Mic) Midderhoff; Christopher (Arlene) Gorczycki;...

KURTZ - Domenick R. Sr., 75; Johnstown, passed away on April 11, 2024.  Born June 1, 1948 in Johnstown, son of Anthony A. and Derna (Gasbarro) Kurtz.  Preceded in death by parents; father and mother-in-law, Frank and Elaine Kranjac; and brother, Austin Kurtz.  Survived by loving wife, of 50 years, Colleen (Kranjac) Kurtz and children; Domenick Kurtz Jr. married to Mary (Roesch), of Bellwood, PA; Kristen married to Mark Kalinoski of Cranberry Township, PA; Jeremy married to...

SIDA – Dorothy (Pfarr), 88, of Johnstown, died April 8, 2024. Born September 23, 1935, in Johnstown the daughter of Victor and Marie (Scott) Pfarr. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Joseph A. Sida; and brother-in-law, John Matolyak. She is survived by her loving children: James, married to Leslie (Keyser); Thomas, married to Regina (McMinn); and Karen, married to Thomas Concannon, all of Johnstown; grandchildren: Stephanie (John), Nicholas, Ryan, Jessica, Zoey, and Emma;...