All Obituaries

Doreen A. Chiodo, 89, of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on October 22, 2021. Born on April 27, 1932 in Johnstown, daughter of Joseph F. and Ann (Hanchak) Chuba. Preceded in death by her parents, husband Ralph E. Chiodo, brothers Joseph Jr., William, and Richard Chuba, and brother-in-law Arthur Gatty. Survived by her loving children, Ralph “Danny” married to Shirlene (Kosanovich), Patricia Lynn wife of Anthony Campagna, and Lisa Marie wife of George Malec, all of Johnstown;...

Marianne Marino,  62, of Ebensburg, PA, died on October 20, 2021 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. Born on January 30, 1959 in Johnstown, daughter of Anthony and Elizabeth J. (Phillips) Marino.  Preceded in death by her parents, brother-in-law Harry Lavely, great niece Kaylee Elizabeth Lavely, and great nephew Allizaire Lockwood. Survived by sisters Josephine wife of John Campagna and Karen Lavely, brother Charles (Kathi), and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends received from 6-8...

Luby J. "Bubba" Kovach, 90, of Johnstown, died peacefully on October 20, 2021 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born on January 4, 1931 in St. Michael, PA, daughter of Anthony and Anna (McKotch) Ivock. Preceded in death by her parents, husband John Kovach, son Joseph Kovach, and 5 sisters. Survived by loving daughter Eva, wife of James Burnheimer; daughter-in-law Tho Kovach; 4 grandchildren, Heather married to Derek Faight, Erin Burnheimer, Jessica married to Matt Perritte, and John Paul...

Carol A. King, 71, of Johnstown, died at her daughter's residence on October 20, 2021. Born on October 28, 1949 in Johnstown, daughter of George and Dorothy (Ribarich) Troska. Preceded in death by her father and her loving companion Starr. Survived by her mother Dorothy; children, Melissa King, Deanna King, and Brad King (fiance Danielle Baumann); grandchildren Kayla, Stephen, Tykeisha, William, Hunter, Laykinn, Henry, and Julian; great grandchildren Samiyah, Jaivon, Jordan, Alora,...

Concetta Azzarella, 96, known as "Kay", a resident of Graystone Manor, Altoona, formerly of Johnstown, died Friday, October 15, 2021 at UPMC Altoona. Born on May 27, 1925 in Johnstown, daughter of John and Antonette (Zagarino) Bennese. Preceded in death by her parents, husband Paul Azzarella, brothers Louis Bennese and Domenick "Tony" Bennese, and grandson-in-law Craig Turner. Survived by daughter Paulette, wife of Louis Gresik, of Altoona; granddaughters Dr. Carolyn,...

Richard E. Waddell, 71, of Johnstown, died on October 15, 2021. Born on September 28, 1950 in Johnstown, son of Bertha (Livingston) Waddell. Preceded in death by his mother, brothers Earl and Gilbert, parents-in-law, Charles and Vivian Deist. Survived by his loving wife of 14 years, Vicki (Deist) Waddell, sister Kathleen Waddell, 9 nieces and nephews, 14 great nieces and nephews, sisters-in-law, Terri Waddell, Becky (Chris Friewald), and Mandi (Jim Grassa). Richard graduated from...

Esther Lois (Griffiths) Michaud, of Pottstown, PA, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2021, age 97, in Douglassville, PA. Born in Lakeside, California to parents Reverend Jesse K. and Josephine J. Griffiths. Due to her father’s Presbyterian ministry, her early years were spent in a series of towns and cities across Washington and Oregon. She graduated high school in Pilot Rock, Oregon, (1942), and graduated College at The University of Oregon, (1947), with a B.S. Degree -...

David G. Sakmar “Dave”, 64, of Johnstown, went to his heavenly home with Jesus on October 7, 2021 after a brave and courageous battle with cancer. Son of Stephen and Agnes (Topscher) Sakmar. Dave was born on October 28, 1956 in Johnstown. He is preceded in death by his father, Stephen; infant brother Thomas; infant triplets, daughters Jill and Kristie, son Aaron; son-in-law Brad Slutsky; brother-in-law Paul Turnley; and beloved dog Labby. David is survived by Mother Agnes...

Barbara A. Krieger, 86, of Westmont, died on October 4, 2021 in Johnstown. She was born on September 27, 1935 in Johnstown, daughter of Leo and Olga (Brezovec) Beltz. Preceded in death by her parents, daughter Barbara, son Thomas A., son-in-law Larry Gebhardt, and her longtime companion Leroy "Bud" Bair. Survived by children, Brenda L. Krieger; Sandra K. Gebhardt; Ronald W. Krieger married to Kerstin; and Jeffrey B. Krieger; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; Michele Jacoby...

George - Linda J., 78, of Upper Yoder, died on October 4, 2021. Born on June 3, 1943 in Baltimore, MD, daughter of Eldred and Leah (Kaufman) Weimer.  Preceded in death by her parents, and her husband Robert George. Survived by Aunt Betty (Kaufman) Koch, cousins, Connie (David) Brinham, Jane (Will) Hershberger, Don (Sue) Koch, Dale (Mindy) Koch, Dan (Cindi) Koch.  She was a member of Westmont Church of the Brethren and retired from Ameriserv Financial. All arrangements are...