Recent Obituaries

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Jastrab, Lawrence Steven, 71, Johnstown, passed away peacefully at home on July 18, 2017. Born August 9, 1945 in Johnstown.  Preceded in death by parents Eleanor (Gill) and John Jastrzab, as well as brother John.  Survived by loving wife Judy (Majercsik); children, Nicholas and love of his life, Mandy Riddle; Timothy and wife, Abby; grandchildren,

Hess, James “Jim”, 90, Johnstown, loving father and most kind-hearted man, passed away July 16, 2017 at Crichton Rehabilitation Center. Born July 7, 1927 in Bloom Twp. to the late Homer and Vesta (Blue) Hess. Preceded in death by wife Fay (Norcott) Hess; brother, Fred, married to Irma (Cooper), who is also deceased; and sister-in-law,

Snyder, Margaret Eleanor, 89 of Johnstown, died July 16, 2017 at Memorial Medical Center.  Born January 27, 1928 in Summerhill.  Preceded in death by husband Robert L. Snyder; Son, Wayne R. Snyder; grandsons, James W. Seigh, and Phillip L. Seigh; brothers, Alex, James, William, and Thomas Lang.  Survived by children, Linda (John) Grimaldi of Johnstown,

Bambino, Rose Marie (Wachs), 76, Johnstown, passed away July 14, 2017 at home. Born July 14, 1941 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late William and Julia (Jacobs) Wachs. Preceded in death by parents; and brothers, Robert, Michael, and David Wachs. Survived by loving husband, Robert F. Bambino; son, Tony Bambino married to Sandy (Michaels), Elton;

Lepus, Linda M., 69, Johnstown, passed away July 12, 2017 at LaurelWood Care Center. Born April 7, 1948 to the late George John and Anna Marie (Bachik) Lepus. Preceded in death by brothers, George, William, Daniel, Adam, and Joseph; and son, Norman Klein. Survived by sister, Theresa McMillen; brothers, James, Frances, John, and Paul Lepus;

Gamber, Naomi Julia, 19, Johnstown, passed away July 10, 2017. Born April 2, 1998 to Julie Witkosky and Shawn Gamber. Survived by her parents; sisters, Megan Gamber; Hope Benyacko; maternal grandparents, Maria Witkosky; Gary and Betty Ann Witkosky; paternal grandmother, Delores Foust; loving aunt and uncles, Sue; Dan; and John; special cousins, Abby, Dylan, Gabriel,

Smith, Dorothy M., 77, Johnstown, died July 4, 2017 at Memorial Medical Center. Born Aug. 19, 1939 to the late Samuel and Lillian (Hillegas) Glacken. Survived by children, Michael Lewis; Michaele Smith; Raymond Smith Jr.; Joyce Smith; Judith Sprinkle; sister, Shirley Hiborik; grandchildren, Becky Smith; Heather Hillegass; Amanda Sprinkle; Shawn Mclean; and great grandchildren, Donald

Schellhammer, Ruth L., 84, Johnstown, passed away July 3, 2017 at LaurelWood Care Center. Born March 19, 1933, Johnstown, daughter of the late Robert G. and Minnie M. (Wise) Irvin. Preceded in death by her loving husband, James Schellhammer; son, James M. Schellhammer; 7 sisters and 6 brothers. Survived by her granddaughters, Kristy Schellhammer; and