Cindy A. Comdico, 62, Johnstown, died January 11, 2018.  She was born December 12, 1956, in Philadelphia, and is survived by these children, Robert Smith, Jr., Philadelphia; Keshiamarie Murray, Johnstown; and Michael Murray, Philadelphia; grandchildren Semajj Harris, Caleb Metellus, Jr., Samaya Metellus, Talib Metellus and Ryan Smith; and also survived by her sister, Phyllis Murray, Johnstown.  Cindy was preceded in death by mother-in-law, Hilda Murray, and her former...

 Robert W. Tilley, 88, Davidsville, died December 20, 2018, at his home.  He was born February 6, 1930, in Johnstown, son of the late J. Walter Tilley and Elsie L. (Shoemaker) Tilley.  He was predeceased by loving wife of 35 years, Lois A. (Alwine) Tilley, and sister Thelma Depp.  Survived by children, Ryan R. Tilley and wife Wendy; Pamela K. Sarbacker; and Jeffrey S. Tilley. Also survived by grandchildren Christopher M. and Stephanie K. Gallo, and his feline companion,...

Colliver, Elaine "Pete", 92, died December 28, 2018.  Born on January 14, 1926 in Johnstown, the daughter of the late William and Mabel (Mattern) Ullery.  Also preceded in death by husband Warren Colliver in 1998.  Survived by children, Judy Askins, widow of Chuck Askins; and Bradley Colliver, and wife Lisa (Corman); 6 loving grandchildren, and 10 beloved great-grandchildren.  She is also survived by a sister, Janet Lynam. Elaine was a member of Westmont...

Blanche Jane “GG” Reighard, 94, Johnstown, passed away December 21, 2018, in Johnstown.  She was born June 21, 1924, in Johnstown, daughter of late Harry and Margaret (Seth) Williams; also predeceased by husband George “Rick” Reighard in 1994; predeceased by brothers, Jackie and Wid a; sisters, Sis Williams and Dory Ribblett and great grandson Nyanko. Blanche is survived by her son Robert C. Reighard, of Chicago, IL; Luray A. and husband Pat Forosisky, and...

Robert I. Buck, 88, of Southmont, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on December 26, 2018.  Born in Johnstown, March 21, 1930, son of the late George E. and Hildagarde T. (Ivory) Buck.  Beloved husband of 56 years to Kathryn (Homa); loving father of Susan Gresh (Lawrence), Robert J. Buck, Melissa Garman, (widow of Rick Garman); cherished grandfather of Jessica and Jacob Buck, Christopher Garman, Noah Gresh; and great-grandchildren Sophia and Oliver.  Brother of the...

John E. Younkin, 82, Johnstown, died December 22, 2018.  He was born August 2, 1936, in Johnstown, son of the late John R. and Elizabeth (Miltenberger) Younkin.  He is survived by his sister Frances E. Blough, and her husband Gary E., Penn Hills; 3 nephews, and cousins Arthur Younkin, Marian Messek, and Norma Younkin.  John was a graduate of Conemaugh Township Schools, and the University of Pittsburgh.  He had a full career at the FDIC, as a bank examiner and instructor,...

Jane Vidmar, 91, Davidsville, passed away December 19, 2018.  She was born November 28, 1927, in Morgantown, WV, daughter of the late William and Trella (Thomas) Devlin; and also preceded in death by husband, John Vidmar; son, John Vidmar; sister, Margaret Devlin and brothers, David and Richard Devlin.  She is survived by daughter, Mary Jane Williamson; granddaughter Lesley Lichtenfelds, her husband, Bret and their son, Miles; brother, William Devlin and wife Bernice, of Florida;...

Sylvia E. Burns, 89, Johnstown, died December19, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center.  She was born May 30, 1929, in Morgantown, WV, daughter of the late James A. and Sylvia L. (Callahan) Woods, and also preceded in death by her loving husband Robert L. Burns, in 1993; son, Robert L. Burns, Jr.; and sister Marjorie Layman.  Sylvia is survived by her daughters, Linda Burns and Kathleen Molinski, and husband Alex, both of Johnstown; daughter-in-law, Lori (Miller) Burns, Ebensburg; and...

Maurice L. “Maury” Swanson 89, Upper Yoder Twp., passed away December 14, 2018, surrounded by loved ones.  He was born, January 5, 1929, in Jamestown, NY, son of the late Fred and Anna (Danielson) Swanson; and also preceded in death by his loving wife Barbara H. (Holmes) Swanson, in 2014; daughter, Susan Bock and siblings, Floyd and Robert Swanson, and Catherine Holmquist, Ruth MacPheron and Alice Mortimer. He is survived by daughter, Sally King, Johnstown;...

Dorothy Mae Thomas Beabes, 104, Johnstown, passed away November 24, 2018.  She was born July 11, 1914, in Johnstown, daughter of Gertrude Seigh and Evan J Thomas.  She was preceded in death by parents, husband Donald C. Beabes, in 1987; brothers, Albert E Thomas, Dr. Kenneth J Thomas; sister Ruth Shonek; and an infant brother, Elmer E Thomas.  She is survived by her loving daughter, Donna (Rodney Gerber), Morgantown, WV; and grandsons, Gregory Donald, Michael Adam and Bradley...