Dessie Mae McDaniel Jenkins, 92, went home to be with the Lord on May 10, 2026. She was born on October 18, 1933, in Bishopville, South Carolina. Dessie lived life her own way. She was strong-minded, independent, funny, outspoken, and full of personality. She loved hard, said what was on her mind, and brought laughter to the people around her. Whether through a story, a joke, or simply her presence, Dessie left an impression on everyone who knew her. She lived her life with ...

Stanley W. Rzeszutek, 84, Davidsville, died May 3, 2026 at Laurelview Village.  Born November 12, 1941 in Johnstown, son of Stanley F. and Julia C. Rzeszutek.  Preceded in death by parents and wife, the former Judith Cardiff in 2020, along with sister Dolores J. Furman.  He was a supply clerk for the Greater Johnstown School District and was a member of St. Clement Catholic Church.  Friends will be received at Picking-Treece-Bennett Mortuary, on Thursday, May 7, 2026 from ...

Betty Jean Moose, 99, Johnstown, died April 23, 2026.  Born January 31, 1927, daughter of William Earl and Pearl Binnie (Gillin) Moose.  Preceded in death by parents, sisters Lola Sue Rorabaugh, Helen Elizabeth Russell, Mabel Ann Partain, Thelma Mae Wilkinson; niece, Judith Leitenberger; and nephew, Thomas Russell.  Survived by nieces, Beverly Schmidt, Barbara Derkach, Carol O’Donnell and Jill Kelly; nephews, David Rorabaugh, Jeffrey Russell, John Partain, Bob Partain, ...

James R. Nesmith, 83, Upper Yoder Twp., died April 19, 2026 at Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Johnstown on October 26, 1942 son of Ralph and Grace (Harris) Nesmith.  Preceded in death by parents, brother Jack; sisters Lois Jean and Shirley Aveni; brothers in law Dan Benford and Ron Scholl; daughter in law, Kelly Nesmith and nephew Sean Aveni.  Survived by loving wife of 60 years, Sally (Benford) Nesmith; son Scott, Camp Hill, PA; daughter Wendy Herdman, Ponte Vedra Beach, ...

Ryan Jon Pytash, 50, originally of Armagh, Pennsylvania, passed away on Friday, March 20th, 2026. Ryan loved to be outdoors. Whether hunting, fishing or just being with friends “on the river”, he was always the life of the party. A graduate of United High School. Ryan was a skilled carpenter who took great pride in being able to help his friends and family with projects big and small. Ryan was a proud member of Carpenters union Local 423. His passing will be felt by all ...

Virginia Macey, 94, Lower Yoder Twp. Died April 10, 2026, at Windber Hospice.  Born January 7, 1932, in Johnstown.  Daughter of the late John and Margaret (Adams) Pozun.  Preceded in death by precious husband of 48 years, Andy Macey, on December 1, 2001.  She was a retired Pennsylvania State Employee.  She was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church.  At Virginia’s request, there will be no visitation or receiving of friends.  A private Christian ...

Shirley L. Espey, 95, Johnstown, died March 20, 2026 at Heritage Ridge.  Born May 30, 1930 in Johnstown, daughter of Lee and Lillian (Bard) Long.  Preceded in death by parents, husband James V. Espey, and brothers Richard and William Long.  Survived by daughters Cheryl Carlson (Dr. Jeffrey), Lecanto, FL; Kimberly Espey, Johnstown; Wendy Monaghan (John), Bridgeville, PA; Judi Maurer (Rick), Clifton, VA; and son James Espey, Jr. (Lisa), Raleigh, NC.  Also surviving are ...

Jean M. (Daughenbaugh)Thompson of Johnstown passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 19th at the age of 79. She was born in DuBois on August 6th, 1946 to the late William and Dorothy Daughenbaugh and grew up in Ellwood City. She attended Lincoln High School and was active in her church youth group as a teenager. Graduating from Slippery Rock University in 1968, she majored in secondary education with French as her concentration. While there, she was a member of the marching band's honor guard ...

Evelyn Mae Stein, 67, Johnstown, died March 17, 2026 at her residence.  Born September 23, 1958 in Johnstown, daughter of George W. and Evelyn Mae Stein.  Preceded in death by her parents and sister Theresa Fresch.  Survived by brothers, Albert (Sharon), North Wales, PA; George, Portage, PA; Peter (Maureen), Allen, TX; and Leo, Johnstown.  Evelyn was a member of the Church of the Visitation BVM.  At her request all services will be private.   

Mary Kathryn “Mary Kay” Weinzierl, born August 3rd 1939, passed peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, hard work and devotion to her family.  She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Thomas D. Weinzierl; her parents Thomas E. Morris and Anna Bitszko Morris. Mary Kay is survived by her daughter, Kimberly Weinzierl and her boyfriend Michael Marsh; her son, Thomas Weinzierl, and wife Amy Walker Weinzierl; and her cherished grandchildren, Emma and Cade.  She ...