Kathleen R. Frombaugh, 88, formerly of Ferndale, died February 27, 2021.  She was born February 21, 1933, in Somerset County, daughter of the late Clarence and Ethel (Baughman) Walker.  She was predeceased by her husband Howard Frombaugh, in 2005, and siblings Elizabeth, Carol, Blair, Telford and Carl.  She is survived by her daughter, Karen Yanosky, Hooversville; and 7 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 7...

James F.Caddy Sr., 87, Johnstown, died February 25, 2021.  Born December 2, 1933 in Johnstown, son of the late Charles and Anna (Hohman) Caddy.  Also preceded in death by brothers Charles, William and Robert Caddy; sisters Leafy Chromy and Shirley Edwards.  Survived by wife, the former Viola M. Shank; sons John (Darleen), James (Joanne), Michael Graziano (Shirley); daughters Maureen Caddy, Roxanne Graziano (Darlene Guichard) and Diane Orris (Sean). Also surviving are several...

Leonard Forsythe,,Jr., 60, Johnstown, died February 19, 2021.  He was born on May 9, 1960 in Richmond, VA, son of Leonard and Joyce (Elliott) Forsythe.  He was preceded in death by his father, Leonard Forsythe, Sr.  He was a beloved son, father, grandfather, and brother.  Surviving are his mother, daughter Heather Mack (Cheyenne); Alissa Sitton (Dwayne); Nicole Taylor.  Also surviving are his grandchildren, brothers Thomas and Ken Forsythe; several nieces, nephews,...

Robert O. Brawley, 85, Johnstown, died February 18, 2021 at the Allegheny Lutheran Home.  Born February 28, 1935 in Cresson, son of the late Carl and Frieda (Nischalke) Brawley.  Also preceded in death by brother Ernest.  Survived by his wife of 61 years, Helen (Shaffer) Brawley, along with his children, Deborah Dyson; Randall (Joyce); Glenda Harris (Michael); Michael (Lorrie); also grandchildren, Jeff, Connie (James), Kevin, Melissa (Doug), Amanda, Scott, Laura (Norwin),...

Billy Ray Best, 58, Johnstown, died February 6, 2021.  Born July 4, 1962 in Johnstown, son of the late Floyd and Pearl (Galentine) Best.  Also preceded in death by sister Raylene.  Survived by son Joshua Shank (Jalessa), Altoona; daughter Crystal Sutt, Johnstown; daughter, Lexy Ray Wilkins, Armagh;  brothers Jerry Ridenour (Kim), Gerald Ridenour (Norma), both of Johnstown, and Danny Ridenour (Kathy), Ohio.  Also survived by grandchildren Bentley and Lila, along with...

  Mildred G. “Mid” Price, 99, Johnstown, died February 2, 2021.  Born in Conemaugh on April 17, 1921, daughter of the late Hiram and Bertha (Hagerich) Gochnour.  Also preceded in death by husband Ralph “Bill” Price in 1994, daughter Connie Grove, along with brothers Ralph and William Gochnour.  Survived by sons Rickey (Sally), Wesley Chapel; Jack (Cheryl), Wesley Chapel, and daughter Jill Sipe (Roy), Mundys Corner, and son-in-law, William Grove,...

Crichton, Barbara McCoy, 100, formerly of Westmont, died January 18, 2021 at Laurel View Village, Davidsville.  Born February 8, 1920, daughter of the late Richard T. and Helen McCoy.  Also preceded in death by her husband John N. “Jack” Crichton in 2008; along with brothers Robert and Richard.  Survived by children Cynthia Murphy (Tom), East Amherst, NY and David Crichton (Janine/”Nina”).  Also survived by grandchildren Holly Ohtonen (Steve),...

McGinnis, Eileen M., 83, died January 15, 2021 at Meadowview Nursing Care Center after a long battle with dementia.  Born August 22, 1937 in Philadelphia, daughter of the late John and Helen Cannon.  Also preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, Jesse, who died in 1986; infant son Randy James, who died in 1970; sisters Helen McGovern, Mary Darrah, Rita Tinitus, Lorraine Nitowski and twin brother John Cannon, Jr.  Survived by son Kevin, married to the former Marlene Bopp,...

Boback, Barbara A., 75, Johnstown, died January 12, 2021.  She was born January 18, 1945, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Roy and Genevieve (Dietrich) Levergood, and also predeceased by her brother Robert.  She is survived by her children, Janelle Boback; Jennifer Davis (Donald) and Jeffrey Boback (Michelle); 7 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.  Barb was active with Senior Life, and at the Johnstown Senior Center, and enjoyed reading and keeping active doing...

Mele, Andrew "Butch",   Beloved owner and operator of the legendary Lobster Trap bar and restaurant in the Oakland section of Stonycreek Township. Butch was preceded in death by mother Helen, father Andrew, and brother Ted. Butch was born in 1950 in Johnstown and a graduate of Johnstown High School.  He began his hospitality career at a young age, working at his family’s bar/restaurant.  Butch worked side-by-side with his parents through the years before...