Recent Obituaries

Owens, Lawrence E. “Red”, 84, Johnstown, died January 13, 2019 at Richland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Born March 14, 1934 to the late John R. and Grace E. (Gavin) Owens. Preceded in death by wife, Lois Jean Owens; and siblings, Lois M. Kresse; Rose M. Varner; and Russell L. Owens. Survived by children, Mary Ann

Bereznak, Betty I.,87, Beaverdale, passed away on January 10, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center. Born March 4, 1931, in Croyle Township, to the late Robert L. and Ann (Chopik) Smith. Betty is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John J. Bereznak; her sister, Rose Smith, and her sister Shirley Smith. Betty is survived

Faust, Mary Z., 99, Johnstown, went home to be with the Lord on January 8, 2019 at Windber Hospital. Born June 6, 1919 in Palestine, West Virginia, daughter of the late Ward A. and Lenna (Price) Dye. Preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert C. Faust Jr.; her son Gregory K. Faust Sr.;

Carpenter, Dolores B., 91, Johnstown, went home to be with the Lord January 8, 2019 at Richland Woods. Born December 29, 1927 to the late Bernard and Bertha (Mentzer) Glass. Preceded in death by husband, Sam Carpenter; brothers, Clint, Cliff, Paul, Dick, and Ken; and sisters, Irene and Frances. Survived by children, Paul Carpenter (Terri);

Knepper, Leta Dee, 86, of Beaverdale, passed away on January 7, 2019 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. She was born on January 20, 1932 to Mary Catherine Lewis and David John Williams. Dee was the last surviving member of her family. She was preceded in death by her parents; loving husband of 67 years, Donald

Owens, Lois Jean, 81, Johnstown, died January 6, 2019 at Laurel Wood Care Center. Born April 22, 1937 in Johnstown; daughter of the late Walter T. and Mildred (Rowles) Boltz. Preceded in death by sister, Patricia McTigue and brother Gerald Boltz. Survived by husband, Lawrence E, Owens; children, Mary Ann Shostek, and husband, Matthew, Mesa,

Brosch, Deborah M. (Plummer), 66, Cresson, went to be with the Lord January 5, 2019. Born August 15, 1952 in Johnstown to the late Walter and Rita (Long) Plummer. Preceded in death by sister, Judith (Plummer) Parks and husband Dan, who is surviving; brothers, Donald Plummer and wife Shirley (Wiseman), who is surviving; Leslie Plummer

Saitta, Gloria Eleanor (Rheel), 88, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord January 3, 2019 at her home. Born October 24, 1930 to the late Lloyd and Anna (Pekera) Rheel. Preceded in death by sons, Dennis Zitto; Robert Saitta; brother, Ray Rheel; and brothers and sisters in-law, Ruthann Rheel; Tom Kohler; Sam and Edna Saitta;

Albert, Mary Loretta (Lambie), 99, Johnstown, went home to be with the Lord on December 30, 2018. a Born February 24, 1919 in Johnstown, daughter of the late William and Isabelle (Parker) Lambie. Preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James Leroy Albert; her son Roy Albert; her brother William; her sisters, Florence and