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...

   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...

Judy L. Walters, 75, Johnstown, died on September 7, 2021.  Born on February 27, 1946 in Johnstown, daughter of the late Fred and Blanche (Weimer) Roth.  Also preceded in death by husband George W. Walters, Jr. in 2014 and brothers Rhody and Wayne McCutcheon and sister Betty Lydigsen.  Survived by son George W. III (Michelle); daughters Jody Lovejoy (Tim); and Amy Orchard (Ron); cherished grandchildren Brenden, Katlyn and Chris DeLuca, and Anthony; sister Joyce Dininny and...

Pugliese, Leonard Anthony, 84, passed away on August 28, 2021 in Panama City, FL due to a breakthrough case of Covid-19, with his family by his side.  Preceded in death by his parents, Armand, Sr. and Lucy (Bella) Pugliese, an infant brother, Augustino, and daughter Rachel Vesely.  Survived by his wife, Louise, whom he married in 1984, along with children Christine Upton, Carnegie, PA; Susan Gavazzi (Thomas), Warriors Mark, PA; Kathleen Rambo (John), Mt. Lebanon, PA; Ryan Pugliese...

Ronald G. Heinlein, 84, Johnstown, died July 23, 2021 in Frederick, MD.  Born in Johnstown on September 12, 1936 son of the late Bernard and Marion (Wonders) Heinlein.  Also preceded in death by his wife Sarah (Schellhammer) Heinlein in 2017, son Vincent in 2010, and brothers Michael and Peter, sister Judith and sisters-in-law Patricia Doverspike, Doris Van Dervort, and Lois Peterson.   Survived by children: Mary Cook (Jeff); Timothy (Amy); Ronna Long (Doug); Kathleen...

Rowles, Mary H., 99, Johnstown, died July 27, 2021.  Born September 18, 1921 in Johnstown, daughter of the late Harry and Anna Dunlap.  At her request there will be no visitation. 

Arne August Magi, 87, Brownstown, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away on July 16, 2021. Arne was born, June 4, 1934 in Estonia, which he fled before the Soviet Union annexed it at the end of WWII, and then controlled it until it regained its independence in 1991. After he arrived in the United States at age 15, he made his new home in Johnstown.  He then worked for Peoples Natural Gas for 35 years where he made many friends. He served in the Army...

  Roxanne Chuk, Lake Forest, California, formerly of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord, July 5, 2021.  She was born in Johnstown, daughter of the late Frank and Stella (Gunny) Belskey.  She was also preceded in death by her husband Anthony, earlier this year, and an infant son, Holmes; and a sister Barbara Price.  She is survived by her children, Anton Chuk and Crystal Chuk, both of San Diego, and Melanie Chuk, Cleveland, and 2 grandchildren, Stella and Bekham Liptay;...

Margaret (Ziesman) Hearn, went to be with the Lord, July 1, 2021, at the age of 95.  She was born in Johnstown, daughter of the late Gustave and Elizabeth (Cable) Ziesman, and she was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Arnold, and brothers, Sonny, Larry, Ebby and Jimmy; sister Naomi Crouch, and her grandson, BJ Kessler.  She is survived by daughters, Yvonne (Carl) Dinwiddie, and Diana (Robert) Kessler; and sons John Hearn and Paul Hearn; she also was blessed with...