Recent Obituaries

Drummer, Charles E., 74, Johnstown, passed away July 1, 2022, at Laurelwood Care Center. Born July 3, 1947, in Johnstown, son of the late James Drummer. Raised by grandparents, George and Bertha Drummer. Survived by many aunts and cousins. Charles was a 1966 Franklin High School graduate and was a veteran of the U.S. Airforce,

Williams II, Leslie R. “Mike”, 83, Sidman, passed away June 28, 2022 at home. Born June 11, 1939. Son of Leslie and Virginia (Wolf) Williams. Preceded in death by parents; father and mother-in-law, Paul and Violet Connor; nephews, Jesse Connor and sister-in-law, Julia Conner; and brothers-in-law, Ronald and Clifford Connor. Survived by loving wife of

Simunich, Thomas John Jr., 80, Johnstown, passed away June 27, 2022, at Memorial Medical Center. Born July 24, 1941, to the late Thomas and Anna (Unisko) Simunich, Sr. Preceded in death by wife, Paulett, and sister, Catherine Buchan-Haebich, and brothers-in-law John Santichen, Jack Buchan, and Joseph Masoryak. Survived by children, Tom and Bethany Simunich; sisters,

Custer, Louis W. Sr., 91, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord June 26, 2022. Born December 16, 1930, to the late Ira and Ethel (Shaffer) Custer. He is also preceded in death by brother Donald Custer; he was survived by his wife of 41 years Frances (Johncola) Custer; Children, Louis Custer Jr. (Janis), Kimberly

Ramirez, Mary M. “Maggie”, 94, Johnstown, passed away June 25, 2022 at Richland Healthcare. Born April 30, 1928. Daughter of the late Jose and Marcelina (Sanchez) Jaime. Preceded in death by loving husband, Nick Ramirez; sisters, Victoria Zazarine and Gloria Cornell; and brothers, Victor and Salvador Jaime. Survived by sons, Nicholas, Richard (Christine), and John

Findley, Dean E. Jr., 64, Vintondale, passed away June 25, 2022 at home. Born December 14, 1957 in Johnstown. Son of the late Dean E. Sr. and Ingeborg (Domann) Findley. Preceded in death by sister, Betty Straub. Survived by sister, Cindy Findley; and brothers, Roger and David Findley. Dean worked at Gorrell Windows in Indiana,

RIGO – Donna Jean, 89, Johnstown, died June 23, 2022.  Born February 28, 1933, in Johnstown, daughter of Earl A. and Rachel (Slagle) Hershberger.  Preceded in death by parents; husband, Bernard Charles; sibling Shirley Ross; in laws Ethel Carney, Andrew, and Ernest Rigo; son in law John Ratcliff.  Survived by sister, Linda Sallett; sister in

Hochstein, Linton George, 76, Johnstown, passed June 20, 2022 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center.  Born October 31, 1945, son of Linton O. and Jennie June (Rager) Hochstein.  Preceded in death by parents; loving wife of 42 years, Verna Kay (Bungard) Hochstein; and sister, Irene Bassett.  Survived by brother, Bruce Hochstein; sister-in-law, Bonnie Nischalke (Edward); brother-in-law,

Geisel, Mary Ann, 57, of Johnstown, passed away June 18, 2022. She was born on December 2, 1964, to John and Judy (Beisel) Geisel. She is preceded in death by sister, Melissa Geisel on June 14, 2022 and fiance Mike Tarantella.  She is survived by her parents; sister, Marsha (Ron) Wadsworth; brother, David (Kim) Geisel;

Walk, Edward Glenn, 70, Johnstown, passed away June 16, 2022, at his home. Born August 8, 1951, son of Ronald and Annie (Butler) Walk. Preceded in death by father and infant daughter, Elaine Walk. Survived by wife of 46 years, Deborah (Kauffman) Walk, whom Ed married on September 13th; daughter, Heather Bonanno and husband Michael;