William Cook, 78, Johnstown, died May 15, 2019 at his residence.  Born May 11, 1941 in Johnstown, son of the late Robert and Edna (Miller) Cook. Also preceded in death by wife, the former Mary Jane Eagan and sister Wilma Shaffer. Survived by daughters Patricia Chernay and Michelle Kuruzovich (Charles), grandchildren Brandon & Heather Cook and Wesley & Kaitlyn Kuruzovich; and sisters Vivette Oaks, FL; Roberta Riffle, Johnstown.  Member of St. Matthew’s Anglican...

  Charles W. Sturniolo,56, Johnstown, died May 15, 2019.  Born September 25, 1962 in Philadelphia, son of the late Charles and Dorothy (Coocenbach) Sturniolo, Sr.  Survived by his son, Nicholas, his former spouse Valora, and his 3 sisters in FL.  He was a loving father who was an avid sports fan, especially the Philadelphia Eagles and he also enjoyed cooking.  He was employed by DRS for 22 years.   Friends will be received Saturday from 10 AM until time of...

Mercedes Englehart Pryce, age 94, passed away on Saturday April 6, 2019 while residing at McCullough Place, an assisted living facility in Westmont.  She was born in Johnstown, PA on July 5, 1924, the daughter of Reginald and Mildred Kress Parsons. She graduated from Westmont High School in 1942 and earned her registered nurse degree at the former Mercy Hospital Nursing School. She served as a Cadet nurse at St. Alban’s Naval Hospital on Long Island during WWII and later became a...

Smarsh, Jeanette, 76, of Ebensburg, died on April 23.  Born in Somerset on December 10, 1942, daughter of the late Galen and Florence (Ott) Manges.  Predeceased by husband, George D. Smarsh and survived by daughter Becky Fisher and two grandchildren.  Friends will be received Wednesday, May 1, from Noon until time of service at 1 PM at Picking-Treece-Bennett Mortuary, Inc., 921 Menoher Blvd.  Interment Grandview Cemetery. 

Perret, Peter E., 84, Johnstown, died April 23, 2019.  Born March 14, 1935 in New Jersey, son of the late Rev. Horace Gentil-Perret and Marion Dibert Suppes Perret.  Survived by sister Dr. Marion Perret, Connecticut; aunt Sara Ashman, Idaho; and cousins Dr. George S. Ashman, Johnstown; Dr. Sara Cifrese, Idaho; and Thomas Ashman, FL; and close friend of the family, Paul Fockler.  Peter graduated from Wagner College, and then obtained his Master’s Degree, then worked for...

Karaba, Edward, 63, Latrobe, died on April 23, in Westmoreland Hospital.  Born March 4, 1956.  Friends will be received Monday from 10 a.m. April 30, until time of service at 11 a.m. at Picking-Treece-Bennett Mortuary, Inc., 921 Menoher Blvd. Johnstown, PA.  Interment will be Benshoff Hill Cemetery.

William A. Deter, 83, born October 18, 1935, in Johnstown, passed away April 11, 2019.  Born in Johnstown to the late Alden J. and C. Eleanor (Schonhardt) Deter.  Bill is survived by his wife, Roberta Margaret (Balazik) Deter and daughter, Roberta Sobol (David), NY; sons, David Deter (Maria), Erie; Thomas Deter (Michele), Johnstown; Ronald Deter (Vickie) Johnstown, and his brother, John Deter (Mary) of Johnstown.  Bill was predeceased by grandson, Jeffrey Sobol and survived by...

Neil D. “Pappy” Horner, 82, Johnstown, died April 11, 2019 at his residence.  Born October 18, 1936 in Conemaugh, son of the late Theodore and Margaret (Page) Horner.  Also preceded in death by brother Theodore, sister Faith, and great granddaughter Angel Richter.  Survived by loving wife, the former Patricia Volk with whom he would have celebrated 60 years together on May 28, 2019.  Also survived by daughters Tammy “Tamster” Richter (Mark) and...

Yvonne C. Watkins, 77, Johnstown, was called home, April 5, 2019. She was born February 13, 1942, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Milton and Daisy (Coleman) Marshall.  Predeceased by her loving husband George E. Watkins, in 2009; her sister LaRue Suttle and nephew, Jason Marshall.  She is survived by devoted daughters, Bridgett Kelly (Vincent), Edison, NJ; and Shannon Watkins, Columbus, OH; grandchildren, Marques and Kiana Kelly; brother, Larry Marshall, Endicott, NY;...

Angela C. Kerchak,81, Bradford, died April 5, 2019, at Bradford Manor.  She was born November 10, 1937, in Youngsville, PA, daughter of the late George and Helen (Ustach) Kerchak, and also preceded in death by her sister, Florence Moyer.  She is survived by several other siblings and several nieces and nephews.  She worked as a stenographer in the medical field.  At the family's request, all services will be private.