Recent Obituaries

Smith, Roger, 59, Johnstown, died January 14, 2020 at his home. Born November 5, 1960 to the late William and Anita (Boothby) Smith Sr. Preceded in death by sister, Barbra “Bubba” Smith. Survived by wife of 37 years, Vicki (Trentini); sons, Robert and wife Kerri Motchenbaugh; Richard and wife Samanthe; Vincent and wife Michelle Davis;

Dallas, James D. Sr., 84, Mineral Point, died January 14, 2020 at his residence. Born June 2, 1935 to the late Lawrence D. “Dean” and Kathryn (Playez) Dallas. Preceded in death by his parents; and two of his siblings. Survived by wife of  63 years, Barbara A. (Haupt); daughter, Kim Kleban (Charles); son, James D.

Shomo, Dorothy H. (Glacken), 89, formerly of Johnstown, passed away January 12, 2020 at her home in Woodbridge, VA. Born June 30, 1930 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late John and Rosie (Allison) Glacken. Preceded in death by husband, Harold Shomo; and son, Jerrry Shomo. Survived by daughter-in-law, Caremlita Shomo; granddaughter, Lynn Shomo (Jo Mayol);

James, Clara Evalyn, 90, Ebensburg, passed away January 10, 2020 at Cambria Care Center. Born December 28, 1929 to the late John and Cora (Thomas) James Sr. Preceded in death by brothers, Francis, Melvin, Paul, William, Thomas, Leslie, and John Jr; and sisters, Ethel Cox; and Margaret Wise. Survived by Peter and Ethel Mae Sakach

Robert J. Diethrich, 87, of Gaithersburg, MD, formerly of Hastings, PA, passed away Friday, January 10, 2020, surrounded by family. Born September 13, 1932, in East Carroll Twp, PA. He was preceded in death by his parents James A. and Lucy A. (Cunningham) Diethrich. Also preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Janet

Jacobs, Roy “Jake”, 71, Windber, died January 7, 2020 at Hollidaysburg Veteran Home. Born August 27, 1948 to the late Leroy and Lorraine (Luther) Jacobs. Preceded in death by sister, Karen Afflitto; and father in law, Melvin Crislip. Survived by wife of 46 years, Diane (Crislip); son, Roy Jacobs Jr.; stepdaughters, Wendy Krestar; Robyn Kause;

Dranchak, Ruth Ann (Rusnak), 83, Hastings, called to God January 6, 2020, at home. Born November 14, 1936 in Hastings, daughter of Stephen J. Rusnak and Edith M. (Hambley) Rusnak Hugill.  Preceded in death by parents; husband, John E. Dranchak Sr, who died September 6, 2015; sister Donna (Rusnak) Thomas, brothers; Richard Rusnak and Robert

Thompson, James A. Jr., 73, Johnstown, passed away January 5, 2020 at Windber Hospice. Preceded in death by father, James Sr.; grandmother and several aunts and uncles. Survived by wife of 50 years, Linda; children, Christine and fiancé Mathew Copen, Orlando FL; Heather, Lancaster PA; mother, Virginia Thompson; sisters, Ginny Jacko, NJ; Nancy Sabo, Johnstown;

McQuaide, Patricia Elaine (Snyder), 54, South Fork, passed away January 4, 2020 at Windber Hospital. Born October 21, 1965 in Johnstown. Daughter of Francis P. and Jane (New) Snyder. Preceded in death by father; and son, Zachary Paul Snyder. Survived by mother; son, Tyler McQuaide; brothers, Jeffrey Snyder (Jackie McCann) and John Snyder (Kim Kostan);