Recent Obituaries

Montag, Melinda Sue “Mindy”, 53, of Johnstown, passed away at home on October 3, 2024. Born February 10, 1971, daughter of Henry Jr. and Sophie (Drugo) Montag. Preceded in death by father, Henry Montag Jr. and brother, Charles Montag. Survived by loving mother, Sophie Montag; sister, Charlene Kuhn (Terry); and niece, LeeAnn Kuhn. Services will

Babish, William E., 92, Johnstown, passed away September 29, 2024, at James E Van Zandt VA Medical Center in Altoona. Born May 10, 1932, in Portage, to the late John and Helen (Serke) Babish. Preceded in death by loving wife, Shirley (Goller) Babish; daughter, Donna Ross and husband Lance; and sisters, Helen Schreiner; Theresa Plummer;

Custer, Alvin J. Jr., 85, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on September 22, 2024, surrounded by family at his home. Born June 24, 1939, to the late Alvin and Martha (Plunkard) Custer Sr. Survived by loving wife of 60 years, Donna (Lambert) Custer; children, Rev. Kenneth S. Custer (Susan); Kevin J. Custer (Charlene);

Azzoli, Lenamarie, 40, Johnstown, was tragically and suddenly taken from us on September 20, 2024. Born June 24, 1984, in Smithtown, NY. She is survived by loving mother, Linda Azzoli; beloved siblings, Jim and Kristine Azzoli; father, Richard Azzoli; great aunt, Phyillis “Peaches” Glass; grandmother, Elaine Azzoli; uncles, Bill Azzoli; Bill Morihlatko; aunt, Mary Elena

Burkey, Leo K., 88, Hastings, passed away on September 16, 2024. Born October 19, 1935, in Spangler, PA. Leo was a 1954 graduate of Patton Chest Township High School. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force from 1954-1958. He then worked as a Line Supervisor for Penelec with a career spanning over 30 years.

Buterbaugh, Pamela R., 74, of Conemaugh, lost her battle with cancer at her residence surrounded by family and friends on September 16, 2024. Born November 28, 1949, daughter of the late Earl and Ruth (Naugle) Price. Preceded in death by brother, Earl “Dutch” Price. Survived by loving husband of 53 years, Amos Buterbaugh; daughters, Nikki

Sajko, William J. “Bill”, 68, Johnstown, passed away September 15, 2024, at Select Specialty Hospital. Born November 15, 1955, to the late John and Tressia (Corl) Sajko. Preceded in death by brothers, Robert, Charles, Richard, Larry, and Donald; and special friend, Frank Hlavay. Survived by siblings, Beverly Noel (Bud); Gary Sajko (Alberta); Tressia Molinik; John

Blake, Jerry M. Sr., 84, of Westover, PA, passed away September 14, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born August 10, 1940, in Westover, son of the late Wayne and Mary (Kitchen) Blake. On October 18, 1958, Jerry married Doris McIlwaine, they shared 52 years together. Jerry drove a milk truck in his