All Obituaries

Thomas Pavelko, 82, of Westmont, died on March 26, 2020. Born December 30, 1937 in Johnstown, son of Anna (Inscho). Preceded in death by his wife Mary Ellen. Survived by his loving son Thomas married to Charmaine, of VA and 2 granddaughters Brooke and Addison. Tom was a graduate of Johnstown High School Class of 1956 and he was a Veteran of the US Air Force. He was an avid golfer, enjoyed fishing, and attending Johnstown Tomahawk's games. He was a loving father and grandfather who...

Patsy Ann Cekella-Bellay, 82, formerly of Johnstown, died on March 25, 2020 at her home in Hopwood, PA. Born October 21, 1937 in Johnstown, daughter of Pasquale and Amelia (Caputo) Altimore. Preceded in death by her parents, her first husband Larry G. Cekella Sr., second husband Robert J. Bellay, sisters Mary Paratore and Dorothy Golian. Survived by children Larry G. Cekella Jr. married to Jody (Hunter), Spring, Texas; Cathy A. Densmore married to Kenneth Densmore, Hopwood, PA; Carrie L....

Robert Joseph Oldrati, 72, of Stonycreek Township, entered into eternal life suddenly on March 21, 2020 at home. Born August 8, 1947 in Philadelphia, son of Aldo and Madeline (Beck) Oldrati. Preceded in death by parents, sisters, and brothers. Survived by wife, Patricia (Ungaro) son, Robert J. Oldrati, Jr., and grandson Cole.  Sister-in-law Mary Ann Reiser, nephews Joshua Reiser (Meaghan), and Stephen Reiser (Bridget), great-nephew Samuel Reiser, and great-niece Gwen...

Kevin W. Gennett, 55, of Beaverdale, died on March 19, 2020. Born June 10, 1964 in Johnstown, son of Guy and Gale (Shaffer) Gennett. Preceded in death by his grandparents John and Catherine Gennett and Galen and Wyona Shaffer. Survived by his parents, brother Brian Gennett, his best friend Sparky, loving aunts, uncles, and cousins. Kevin was a 1982 graduate of Chestnut Ridge High School. He was employed at Major Builders. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, sports, and was very...

Anthony S. "Tony" Farina, 28, of Sidman, died suddenly on March 16, 2020. Born August 25, 1991 in Pittsburgh, son of Nick and Sherry (Amodeo) Farina. Survived by his mother and father, wife Allison Hayes, brother Dominic Farina, mother and father in law Mariann and Clinton Hayes, and many cousins and friends. He will be sorely missed by his dog, Amigo. Tony was a 2009 graduate of Richland High School and a former student of the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. He was a writer, a true...

Dwight Naugle, 73, of Salix, a Brother, Father, Grandfather, Friend and Vietnam Veteran, was called home to be with his parents and our lord on March 12th, 2020 after a long illness. Born July 23, 1946 in Johnstown, son of Dean and Betty (Brubaker) Naugle. Dwight was a big man with big heart who was always willing to step up and help wherever and however he could. He loved going for motorcycle rides with his brother, spending time at the club with his friends, camping trips with his...

Michelle Stephens, 52, of Moxham, passed away unexpectedly on March 10, 2020 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born April 6, 1967 in Johnstown, daughter of Kenneth Gibson Sr. and Clara Ann (Burns).  Preceded in death by her parents, brother Dwayne Gibson, and father in law John R. Stephens.    Survived by loving and devoted husband of 29 years, Ken Stephens, loving daughters Apryle married to Nic Berkey; Alena married to Andrew Gehlmann; Ashley and Alexa Stephens;...

Mark R. "Cosmo" Cramer, 55, of Johnstown, died on March 10, 2020 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born December 4, 1964 in Johnstown, son of Robert and Edna (Mae) Cramer. Preceded in death by his parents. Survived by daughters Santana Bennett, wife of Jeremy; Keyla and boyfriend Brian; and Alicia; grandchildren Charity, Delani, and Jacob; sister Mary Carol Hill; brothers Robert Cramer; William Cramer married to Robin; and Ronald Cramer. Mark was a graduate of Johnstown High...

James "Jimmy" Sumak, 76, of Johnstown, died on March 10, 2020. Born September 12, 1943 in Johnstown. Preceded in death by mother Theresa Sumak. Survived by son Tom Hauser. Jimmy was a good friend and brother. He worked at Keystone Shoe Repair for over 40 years and sold newspapers for the Johnstown Observer. Jimmy also worked at Grandview Cemetery and was a bartender at Sons of Italy. He had many friends including Jim Cuthbert "The Colonel", Denny Heptner, John Molnar,...

Mark J. Staib,101, of Westwood, died on March 6, 2020. Born December 19, 1918 in Johnstown, son of Mark H. and Anna (Antal) Staib. Preceded in death by his parents, loving wife, Audrey (Riffle), who died in 2015, son, Joseph, and brother, Clair Staib and his wife, Dorothy. Survived by his 9 loving children, Philip, married to Judi; Mark Dennis, married to Gail, Bradenton, FL.; Janie, wife of Dave Provan, Bellefonte, PA; Beverly, wife of Ray Esch; Charles, married to Heidi; Vivian, wife of...