Earl Mitchell, 65, Johnstown, died September 19, 2023.  He was born May 20, 1958, in Johnstown, son of the late Albert and Catherine (Shaffer) Mitchell, he was also predeceased by his wife the former Rosemarie Bilak, in 2022, and siblings Albert, Ida, Allen, George and an infant sister Trudy.  He is survived by children, Jamie Mitchell, Everett; Michael Bilak, Portage; Heather Mitchell and wife Felicia, Johnstown; Richard...

Joyce Ann Motter, 87, Johnstown, died September 14, 2023 at her residence.  Born July 12, 1936 in Johnstown, daughter of Albert and Mary C. (Comisky) Klaum.  Preceded in death by parents, loving husband of 54 years Carl J. Motter, Jr. and brothers Terry Klaum and Alan Klaum.  She was the last surviving member of her family.  Joyce is survived by daughters Carlene Motter, Johnstown, and Missi Snyder (Denny), Westminster, MD and son Scott (Janice), Eldersburg, MD....

Shaun Yingling, 42, Johnstown, died September 7, 2023 at his residence.  Born October 30, 1980, son of the late Harry and Patricia (Butterworth) Yingling.  Survived by brothers Douglas and Edward “Ted” Ickes, both of VA.  Shaun was a 1999 graduate of Greater Johnstown High School and 2004 Media and Communications graduate of IUP.  He was employed as a printing and marketing supervisor at Staples and formerly manager at AMC Theatre.  He loved participating...

Bradley D. Schmid, 69, Johnstown, passed away September 6, 2023 at the “cabin”.  He was born November 21, 1953 in Johnstown, son of Julius and Joyce Schmid.  Preceded in death by father, grandparents Martha and Otto Schmid; Francis and Helen Hornauer; and special aunt Edna Varner.  Survived by mother, wife Joann Eritano; daughter Jackie and Lil Jace and children Derric and Kellie Schmid; Also survived by brother Bryan Schmid and his children Zack and Zane; sister...

Louis Jay Poad, 80, Johnstown, died September 2, 2023.  He was born January 3, 1943, in Johnstown, son of the late Harry C. E. and Rose M. (Russell) Poad, he was also predeceased by his wife, Doris Jean (Hack) Poad.  He is survived by son Jamie J. Poad ,wife Michelle M. (Stevanus), Johnstown: and daughter Heather L. White, husband Captain Carl E. White III, USN, Jacksonville, FL. Grandchildren Kaitlyn M. Poad ,Pittsburgh; Isabella J. White, Altoona;  Airman Basic Alex J. Poad,...

Jacqueline “Jackie” Brown, 84, of Johnstown, went home to be with the Lord on August 23, 2023.  Born March 16, 1939 in Uniontown, PA, she is preceded in death by her parents, Major and Cora (Flannigan) Coar, her daughter Latonya M. Brown, brother Cecil C. Coar, sisters LaQuita A. Harris, Rita G. Coar and former spouse, Charles L. Brown.  She is survived by daughters Mylove (Lovey) Wallace (Dennis), Johnstown, and Constance (Connie) Carter (Lorenzo), Sorrento, FL. ...

Marion “Clem” Lantz, passed away Sunday morning, August 20, 2023, at Maple Heights, Ebensburg.  He was born the youngest son of the late John and Alice Jane (Deichert) Lantz on November 11, 1953.  He was predeceased by siblings Harry Frederick, Dorothy Irene Mervine, Keith Theodore and Bonnie Latterner.  Survived by siblings Richard M. Lantz, Biglerville, and Linda Larue Walters, whereabouts unknown, Clem and his former wife Pamela (Mallin) where the parents of 2...

Willie Belle Eckenrod, 98, went to be with the Lord on August 12, 2023 at Arbutus Park Manor, Johnstown, PA.  Born August 5, 1925 in Georgia.  She was the daughter of the late Halet and Ella Williamson.  She was married to the late John L. Eckenrod for 34 years at the time of his passing.  She is a member of St. John Gualbert Cathedral, Johnstown.  Preceded in death by her parents, husband, sons John R. Eckenrod, David C. Eckenrod; along with brothers, AJ Williamson;...

 Matthew John Hughes, 66, Johnstown, died July 27, 2023 at Memorial Medical Center.  Born December 3, 1956 in Jersey City, NJ, son of John Henry Hughes, Sr. and Geneva (Perry) Hughes.  Preceded in death by parents, brother John Hughes, Jr. and sister Constance Womack.  Survived by brothers Andrew Hughes, Sr. and Mark Hughes; dear sister in law Loretta Hughes; nephews Andrew Hughes III; Frederick Womack of Chicago; neices Samantha Hughes; Bianca Womack; Tamara...

Joseph Stigers, 67, passed away July 13, 2023 in Westmont, formerly of Southmont.  Born January 8, 1956 in Johnstown, son of James and Rosella (Rogel) Stigers.  Preceded in death by parents, wife Deborah (Williams) Stigers who passed away October 20, 2021, sisters-in-law Karen Stigers, Brenda Penrod, brother-in-law Tim Penrose and mother-in-law Ruth Williams.  Survived by brothers Jim Stigers; John Stigers and wife Cheryl Keith; and sister Rose Anne Penrose.  He is also...