Kathleen A. Smothers, Silver Spring, MD, formerly of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord, January 24, 2023.  She was born June 1, 1959, in Johnstown, daughter of the late LaBruce Smothers and Mary Francis Smith Westbrook, and also predeceased by siblings, Barbara, Darlene, Pamela, Terry, Arthur and Rodriguez.  She is survived by her son, "Shour" Mashhour E. Howling, Johnstown; grandchildren Taylor, Andre and J’Mir; and great-grandchildren Aralynn, Genesis and Suri;...

Marvin Lecon Price was born on July 22, 1981 to parents Candace Price and Marvin (April) Akers in Pittsburgh, PA.  He had his certification in fiber optics and ran his own real estate business.  Lecon is known to be the protector of the family and was someone everyone could lean on.  We will miss his smile and all his funny jokes.  He loved all his family and children dearly.  He impacted so many lives with his beautiful outgoing spirit.  He will be missed...

  Barbara E. Moyer, 82, Davidsville, died December 31, 2022.  She was born October 7, 1940, in Johnstown, PA, daughter of Jacob W. and Catherine A. (Bloom) Wingard.  She was predeceased by her parents, and brother Willard “Willie” Wingard.  Survived by sons Barry R. Moyer, Davidsville; and Dennis J. Moyer, married to the former Linda Bennett, Ferndale; and grandchildren, Brandon J. Moyer married to the former Alicia McDonald, Boston, MA; and twins Jacob M.,...

 Martha E. (Rudolph) Mastervich, 95, of Johnstown, passed away gently and peacefully on December 29, 2022 at Windber Hospice with her daughter and grandson Mark Michael by her side.  Born November 7, 1927 in Krayn, PA, daughter of Anthony and Mary (Krofina) Rudolph.  Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Alex (2001); son, Dr. Mark M. Mastervich (August 28, 2022) of Harrisburg; and sister, Elsie Moschgat; nephew and wife, Michael and Gale Daniel.  Also preceded in...

Jane Wertz  (Livingston),  loving wife, mother, grandmother & great-grandmother passed away January 3, 2023, with her family beside her.  She is preceded in death by parents, Jesteen (Ellenberger) and Charles Livingston; brothers Charles and James Robert Livingston; husband Robert Wertz, M.D.; daughters Jane Livingston Wertz; Emily Suzanne Carlo.  She is survived by daughter Lynn (Mark) Chornick and son Robert (Kris) Wertz; and sister-in-law Marlene Livingston;...

Colleen F. Seth, 72, Sidman, died January 2, 2023.  Born July 8, 1950, in Johnstown, daughter of the late John F. and Helen P. (Gallagher) Seth.  She is survived by her brother, John Seth, married to the former Jaye Humberston, nephews Joshua and Matthew, great niece, Ryleigh and great nephew, Gunner. She had attended Our Lady of Mercy School, and was employed at the Cambria County Association for the Blind and Handicapped.  Services were private.  

Patricia A. Yingling, 82, Johnstown, died December 29, 2022 at Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Pittsburgh on July 11, 1940, daughter of Edward E. and Grace (Smith) Butterworth.  Preceded in death by parents, and husband Harry Yingling in 2001.  Survived by sons Shaun A. Yingling, Johnstown; Douglas P. Ickes, Alexandria, VA; and Edward “Teddy” Ickes, Richmond, VA.  Patricia was a 1958 graduate of Greater Johnstown High School and a member of Grove Ave. United...

 Vera Marie (Farmer) Penrod, 92, Westmont, passed away on December 13, 2022 with her family at her side.  Vera was born in New York City on July 19, 1930, raised in Asbury Park, NJ, and graduated from The College of New Rochelle.  Prior to her marriage she was employed by Jersey Central Power and Light, Morristown, NJ.  In 1960, she was married to her devoted husband of 61 years, the late Jack E. Penrod, and relocated to Westmont.  Vera was active in Our Mother of...

Walsh – James R, Esq., 69,  of Johnstown, PA, died on December 10, 2022, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, PA from complications of a stroke.  Born June 22, 1953, in Williamsport, PA, son of Richard L. and Catherine A. (Gallagher) Walsh.  Preceded in death by parents; parents-in-law Bertram and Dorothy Ferner; sister, Patricia A. Koop; and surrogate mother, Matilda  C. Labuda.  Survived by wife, Judith A. (Ferner); daughters Molly Kaplan (Kevin)...

Ruth C. Riek, 87, Johnstown, died December 3, 2022.  Born April 2, 1935, in Johnstown, daughter of the late George and Thelma (Costlow) Rose, also predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Bernard Riek, in 2016, and 12 siblings, leaving her to be the last of her generation.  Survived by children Mary Casto (Ben), Michelle Gacka, and Melissa Alt, all of Johnstown; Marci Kokus (George), and Mark Riek(fiancée Lorie), both of Indiana, PA; and Michael Riek (Mindy), Boswell;...