Deborah Anne Stigers, 66, Southmont, died October 21, 2021.  She was born March 1, 1955, in Johnstown, daughter of Bruce R. and Ruth Y. (Labarko) Williams, who survive..  She was preceded in death by her sister, Brenda Penrod.  Survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Joseph H. Stigers, brother Arthur Williams, Felton, DE and brother-in-law, Merle Penrod, and numerous nieces and nephews.  Deborah worked as a CNA.  She also shared an Air Force Career...

Carl T. Jeske, 48, Johnstown, died October 17, 2021 at his residence.  Born in Johnstown, son of Carl H. and Sherry (Reed) Jeske on October 19, 1972.  Preceded in death by infant sister Melissa; paternal grandparents, William and Cora Jeske; and maternal grandfather John Reed.  Survived by parents; maternal grandmother Betty Reed; son Carl, Jr.; daughter Melissa Sirbaugh; 6 grandchildren; sister Betty Beaner; along with numerous nieces and nephews.  Carl was a member of...

The Reverend Lloyd T. Wilson, 99, of Johnstown, PA, passed away on October 11 at home. He was born in Dale Borough, Johnstown, on January 9, 1922, son of the late Frank L. and Hilda (Schmidt) Wilson, also preceded in death by his beloved wife Hazel (Huston), infant daughter Eileen Kay, infant grandson Jacob Gruss, sister Sara Hoffman, brothers John and Paul, and son-in-law Robert Rush.  He is survived by his daughters, Gail Rush, Stephen City, VA and Donna Gruss (Burl Knupp), New...

Betty J. Ruitenberg, Johnstown, died October 8, 2021. She was born in Johnstown, daughter of the late Ralph and Edith (Nolte) Thomas, and also preceded in death by her husband, Neil Ruitenberg, sister, Mary Schrott, and brother Roy Thomas.  She is survived by her son, Robert Ruitenberg, niece, Janie Muha, and nephews Richard Schrott and James Schrott.  Betty was a devoted Steeler’s fan, and a member of Westmont Presbyterian Church.  At her request, there will be no...

Robert Erin Perry, 66, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord, September 17, 2021.    He was born December 31, 1954, in Johnstown.  Baby son of the late, Chrisp and Annie Mae (Hodge) Perry.  Gone before him in death, his baby sister, Eloise Perry, residence: Heaven).  Father of surviving son, Robert Perry, Jr, New Mexico.  He is also survived by siblings:  Donna L Thomas, (late husband- Willie), Lancaster, Pa, Chrisp Perry III (wife-Rose Ann), Pittsburgh,...

Diederich, Roger A., 87, died September 19, 2021.  Born on the family farm near Newell, PA in Jefferson Township, Fayette County on October 4, 1933, son of the late Fred and Verna Diederich.  Also preceded in death by sisters Eileen Kriss, Grace McCune, Dorothy Peters, and brother Fred Diederich.  He is survived by sister Mary Carolyn Novak (William); sister-in-law Marion Diederich; along with very good friends Kristy Scherf and her husband and family as well as many nieces...

Lavaughn R. Mickens, 24, of Johnstown, went to be with his Lord, August 20, 2021.  He was born in Johnstown, April 11, 1997, son of Colie Mickens and the late Jacqueline George, in addition to his mother, Lavaughn was also preceded in death by maternal grandmother, Francinea Pridgen.  Survived by grandparents, Ed Pridgen and Leroy and Ann George, and several aunts, uncles and cousins.  He was a member of St. James Missionary Baptist Church where services will be held Saturday...

Margaret (Peggy) Ann (Clark) Horoff of Leesburg, Virginia, passed away on September 11, 2021 with family by her side.  Born July 15,1936, to William and Maude (Wendell) Clark.  Peggy was preceded in death by the love of her life Marvin Beryl Horoff, after 55 years of marriage. Peggy is survived by daughters Brenda (Richard) Amy of Leesburg, VA; Harriet Ann (Richard) Gustafson of Ashburn, VA; son Jeffrey Horoff of St. Petersburg, FL; grandchildren Heather Amy, Andrea...

   Charles A. Hinterliter, 97, formerly of Johnstown, died September 2, 2021.  Born March 12, 1924, son of the late Charles E. and Amanda M. (Holtz) Hinterliter.  Also preceded in death by his wife Emilia J. Hinterliter in 2011 along with sons Clifford and Joseph.  Survived by brother Richard, niece Nancy Saloney and step daughters, Debbie and Denise Klink.  Charles was retired from Bethlehem Steel, with 44 years of service.  At the time of his retirement...

 Elizabeth “Betty” F. (Werner) Smith. passed away on September 7, 2021.  She was the daughter of the late William and Margaret (Hankey) Werner.  Preceded in death by her husband Melvin E. Smith who passed in 2008, ending a union of 58 years; her sister Dorothy H Schneck and brother William E. Werner.  She is survived by her sons Richard E., married to the former Cynthia L. Lawson and Timothy W., married to the former Karen Polak, all of Johnstown along with...