Recent Obituaries

Twyman, Ola B., 86, Johnstown native, long-time resident of New York, NY, died peacefully August 24, 2019 at Westmont Woods. Born December 3, 1932 to the late Gaston and Lottie (Laing) Twyman. Preceded in death by her parents; her children, Jehu Jackson and Reuben Jackson; her siblings, Marie Tucker, James Twyman, Bertha Allen, Charlotte Thomas,

Laslo, Thomas G.,72, Johnstown, passed away on August 23, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center, Born August 4, 1947 to the late Charles and Margaret (Heller) Laslo. Preceded in death by his parents; his siblings, Margaret Grela, Frank Laslo, Charlie Laslo, and Joseph Laslo. Survived by his children, Tammy Rolley, Johnstown; John Wetzel (Brenda), Johnstown; Lisa

Urban J. “Butch”., 92, passed away August 21st at home in Bethesda, Maryland. He was born in Hamtramck, Michigan on October 2, 1926 to Urban Sr. and Mary Kopera. He grew up in Hastings, Pennsylvania and early on worked in the coal mines. He then served the Army in World War II in the Pacific

Karalfa, Connie G., 65, Johnstown, died August 20, 2019 at her home. Born November 4, 1953 to Floyd and Jacqueline “Jackie” (Keating) Beltz. Preceded in death by father; sister, Jackie; brother-in-law, Charles Karalfa; and sister-in-law, Elizabeth Woznak. Survived by mother; husband of 48 years, Bill; sons, Will Karalfa and significant other Carrie Dill; Jed Karalfa

Smith, Barbara J. “Bubba”, 56, Johnstown, died August 19, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center. Born June 23, 1963 to the late William and Anita (Boothby) Smith. Survived by siblings, Barry Boothby (Donna); William J. Smith Jr.; Roger Smith (Vicki); Marion Wilhelm (Steven); Frank Smith (fiancé, Buffy); Kerry Smith; many nieces, nephews, great nieces, nephews; an

Barnes, Christin “Chris” A., 47, Johnstown, passed away on August 17, 2019 at his residence. Born May 21, 1972 to Dennis F. Barnes and Sharon L. (Rayburn) Stiffler. Preceded in death by his father. Survived by his mother; his step-father, Gary Stiffler; his children, Courtney, Tylor, Mia, and Madison; granddaughter, Makenna; his siblings, Dennis J.

Stahl, Eugene D., went to be with our Lord and savior early Saturday morning. Eugene was preceded in death by father Richard, mother Mildred, brother Daniel, sister Heather, and beloved granddaughter Danielle. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Linda; children Kevin and wife Laurie of Johnstown and Mellissa and husband Bob pf

Hearn, Cathy L, 66, Johnstown, passed away August 13, 2019 at Windber Hospice, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born May 29, 1953 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Daniel and Jacqueline (Weakland) Bell. Survived by son, Jeffrey Hearn and wife, Tina, Johnstown; brother, Terry Bell, Johnstown; grandson, Jesse Ulasky and girlfriend, Bri Rainey, Windber;

Podrasky, Mr. Robert “Bob” J., 87, of Vine Street Towers in Johnstown, died at home of natural causes on August 13, 2019. Born September 19, 1931 in Johnstown. Preceded in death by parents, John C. and Cecelia (Klesch); and infant son, Samuel. Survived by sister, Marinee Temme, NJ; four children, Robert Jr., Washington, PA; Cookie

Guzako, Stanley “Stush” – 91, Boswell, passed away August 8, 2019 at Siemon’s Lakeview Manor. Born November 4, 1927 in Windber, son of the late Walter and Catherine (Stetz) Guzako. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Steve, Theodore, and Edward; his sisters, Mary Stevens, Mildred Samole, and Rose Lepley. Survived by