Donald L. Luke, 95, Westmont, went to be with the Lord, July 5, 2019, at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home.  Don was born, July 8, 1923, in Roxbury, where he was raised.  He was the son of the late William F. and Hulda (Smith) Luke, and was also preceded in death by his wife, Muriel (Barnhart) Luke, daughter Lauren J. Luke, and siblings, Robert Luke and Betty Luke.  He is survived by daughters Jennifer G. Colbert (Dennis), Johnstown; Rebecca L. Payne (Joseph), NJ; and Stephanie...

Mina Marie (Widdersheim) Post, 93, of Johnstown, Los Angeles and Columbus, OH, passed away July 5, 2019.  She was born in Johnstown on March 8, 1926, daughter of the late Clarence and Matilda (Goebert) Widdersheim. Preceded in death by parents, and sister, Lois Widdersheim Aunt Marie and Uncle Robert Henderson, and brother Robert Henderson, Jr, and sister-in-law Helen.  Survived by cousins:  Jeffrey Henderson (Nancy) of Columbus, OH; Lisa Myers (Keith), Granville, OH; Calvin...

   FRANK A. WILLIAMS, 69, of Johnstown, died June 14, 2019.  He was born December 7, 1949, in Johnstown, son of the late Robert D. and Genevieve (Cunningham) Anthony.  Preceded in death by son, Scott Andrews; siblings Wilbert Cooper, LeRoy Williams & Leatta Williams and grandparents Jessie and Leo Cunningham.  He is survived by his loving partner of 22 years, Terri Cashaw; his sons, Alex, Sacramento, CA, and Alan Williams of Johnstown, along with several...

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...