Archives: Obituaries

Loraine Snyder, 73, of Johnstown, passed away March 24, 2023, in her home. Born September 14, 1949, to the late Leroy and Ruth (Horner) Beamer, Jr. Survived by children, Mandy Snyder and Matthew Snyder, brothers, Barry Beamer (Linda) and Larry Beamer, Sr. (Dorothy); and nephews Larry Beamer, Jr (Kelly); and Scott Beamer. After graduating high school, Loraine was employed with Penelec. Loraine later joined the Tribune Democrat where she retired from in 2014. Loraine enjoyed fishing and boating with her son, conversations

Lewis, Michael H., 64, Johnstown, PA peacefully passed on March 20, 2023. Born in Bridgeton, New Jersey on February 23, 1959, son of the late Howard and Dorothy (Paroda) Lewis. Preceded by birth mother, Dorothy (Glacken) Smith. Survived by his twin sister, Michaele Smith, sisters, Joyce Smith and Judy Sprinkle; and brother, Raymond Smith. Michael

Peruso, Doris C., 91, Mineral Point, passed away March 19, 2023, at her home. Born March 23, 1931, to the late Benjamin and Mary (Cozzins) Cable. Preceded in death by husband, John Peruso; son, Richard Peruso; grandson, Ricky Garshnick, and son-in-law, Kevin Sheehan. Survived by children, Mary; John (Andrea); Joe (Mary); Dan (Kathy); Vicki Sheehan;

Snyder, William Clyde, 76, passed away March 16, 2023, at Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center. Born June 9, 1946, to the late Earl and Catherine (Vermeulin) Snyder. Preceded in death by his siblings, Charlotte Sponsky, Edwin “Bud” Snyder, and Cindy Straw. He is survived by siblings, Eileen Fox and MaryKay Gallagher; children, Richard Snyder,

Uber, Catlin C., 38, Johnstown, passed away on March 18, 2023. Born October 27, 1984, son of the late Debrah Uber. Survived by loving fiancé, Rita; step-sisters, Sarah Galla and Beth Chapel; aunt, Linda Lozier, uncle, Marty Brown; and step-children, Cheyenne, Zack, Ashlynn, Joseph, Casey, Bella, Paisley, and Killian. Catlin was employed as restaurant manager

Houston, Jason D., 39, passed away on March 15, 2023. Born November 12, 1983, son of Jack and Faye (Edwards) Houston. Survived by sister, Jackie Bywaters (Michael); aunts, Sharon Hill (Thomas), Sandra Spisak, Beverly Haynes (Oscar), Patricia Brennan (Wayne); and uncle, Robert Edwards. Friends and family will be received Sunday, March 19th from 12pm until

Ream, Ronald W., 75, Johnstown, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2023, at Arbutus Park Retirement Community, after a hard-fought battle with brain cancer. He was born March 24, 1947, in Johnstown. Son of the late Clarence and Betty Jane (Zimmerman) Ream. Preceded in death by parents; sister-in-law, Emmajean Ream; and brother-in-law, Glenn Miller. Survived

Cable, David B., 81, Johnstown, went to be with Christ on March 14, 2023. Born February 22, 1942, to the late William and Dora (Burgun) Cable. Survived by loving wife, Patricia (Johnson) Cable and sister-in-law, Bonnie Jones and husband William of TX. David trusted in Jesus Christ and looked forward to the reconciliation of all

Dull, Linda Lee, 79, Johnstown, passed away March 12, 2023, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. She was born June 6, 1943, to the late Ralph and Frances (Irvin) Marker and was preceded in death by husband, Clinton Dull; sister, Alice Eash; and infant grandson, Luke Dull. Survived by children, Christopher Dull, Johnstown; Kerry Dull, Prince

Shippey, Emma O., 86, Acosta, passed away March 12, 2023. Born August 7, 1936, daughter of the late Oscar W. and Amelia L. (Marrbach) Valentine. Preceded in death by parents; loving husband, Harvey J “Hollywood” Shippey; infant daughter; brother, Oscar Valentine Jr.; and 2 sisters. Survived by children, Louise C. Foust, Jennerstown; Linda K. Berzonski,

Williams, Ronald G., 71, Johnstown, passed away March 11, 2023. Born April 30, 1951, to the late George and Gwendolyn Williams. Preceded in death by wife, Maggie Williams; siblings, Deborah Clark; Walter “Larry” Williams; Robert “Greg” Crislip: and grandmother, Olive Gore. Survived by siblings, Cheryl (Williams) Browning (Randy); Barbara (Williams) Layton (Tom); Becky Williams, all

Neri, Linda L., 82, of Johnstown passed away March 10, 2023, in Lewisberry. Born February 13, 1941, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Ernest and Viola (Bracken) Campbell. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Elliot R Neri; sister, Karen (Campbell) Wojciechowicz; sons, Daniel A. McMillan Jr; Mark S. McMillan; and Scott E. McMillan; grandsons, Jason Frear; Corey

Whorl, Robert Dean, 83, Johnstown, passed away March 6, 2023. Born September 24, 1939, son of the late Wilbur and Janet (McLaughlin) Whorl. Survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Marie Clair (Scarletta); children, Michael (Julia), Robert (Joyce), Jason (Billie); grandchildren, Ruby, Lily, Chloe, Olivia, and Seth Whorl; step-grandson, Charles Murphy; step-great-grandchildren, Sophia and

Wainwright, Larry Ellwood., 80, of East Taylor Township, passed away March 3, 2023. Born November 6, 1942, in Johnstown, son of the late Joseph Ellwood and Edith Louise (Bowers) Wainwright. The world lost a beloved husband, father, grandfather, neighbor, and friend. Larry passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Survived by his loving wife of