Recent Obituaries

At Terry’s request there will be no public services.

Makuchan, Richard, 73, passed away on November 19, 2022, in his hometown, Johnstown, PA. Preceded in death by parents, Irene (Kasper) and Paul Makuchan of Woodvale. Survived by brothers, Edward (Karlice Newmyer), Johnstown; Ronald (Kathy Rice), Johnstown; and nephew, Brandon Makuchan (Brooke Rhoades), Ebensburg. Richard graduated from Greater Johnstown High School in 1967 and received

Huntzinger, Kenneth C., 68, Cresson, formerly of Johnstown, passed away unexpectedly November 19, 2022. Born December 7, 1953, to the late Charles and Catherine (Pucel) Huntzinger. Survived by sister, Carol Lugar and husband Larry; nephew, George Lugar; niece, Crystal Miller; special cousin, Debbie Hiland and husband Tommy; good friends, Mike and Carol Swinger; and fishing

Meyers, Dolores Alice, 86, Hollsopple, passed away peacefully at home November 18, 2022. Born February 2, 1936, to the late Edmund and Enda (Weimer) Davis.  Also preceded in death by her loving husband, Gary Meyers; brothers, Gilbert Davis and Paul Davis. She was survived her son, Matthew Meyers, who was the light of her life;

Agnes A. Abel, 88, of Patton, passed away Thursday November 17, 2022 at Cambria Care. Born August 6, 1934 in St Boniface; a daughter of the late Joseph and Sue (Tabatcher) Kopera. Also preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Abel, siblings, Joan Witt, Susan Smith and Richard Kopera. Survived by children, Theresa Smego (Francis),

Ford, Robert L. “Bob”, 78, Windber, passed away November 16, 2022, at Windber Woods. Born September 27, 1944, son of the late Weldon and Louise (Morgan) Ford. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Ronald and Paul; and son, David Lonergan. Survived by sons, Kevin, Ryan (Kelly), Jonathan, and Denny Lonergan; daughter, Jamie (Tyler Franceschini); brothers,

Swick, Brian J., 62, Conemaugh, passed away November 14, 2022. Born March 30, 1960, to the late Paul W. and Leona R. (Croyle) Swick; also preceded in death by brother in-law Donald “Babe” Rodkey. Survived by his loving wife of 35 years Sara (Rodkey) Swick; also survived by brothers, Roger (Donna) Swick, Terry (Becky) Swick,

Marple, George L., 83, Friedens, passed away November 11, 2022. Born June 7, 1939, to the late John J. and Beatrice (Gibson) Marple. Also preceded in death by brother, Richard Marple; granddaughter, Tracy. George was survived by his loving wife of 59 years Georgia (Gardner) Marple. Also survived by daughter Beverly (Thomas) Clayton; Sons, Lawrence

ORAVEC – Olga R., 96, Lower Yoder Township, died Nov. 9, 2022 at Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber, Windber, PA., following a brief illness. Born Jan. 12, 1926, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Basil “Whitey” and Sara (Wietecha) Stanisloff. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Joseph J. Oravec; and sister, Phyllis Crislip-Orner. Survived

Ream, Kathleen R., 73, of Johnstown, passed away November 8, 2022 at Laurelwood Care Center. Born on September 27, 1949 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Robert and Ellen (Mills) Miles. Preceded in death by parents; and loving husband of 52 years, Terry. Survived by daughters, Kimberly (David) Godin and Renee Smith; brothers, Robert A.