Obituaries

Robert Rizzo,88, of Johnstown passed away on September 27, 2023.   Robert is preceded in death by his mother, Millie, father, Frank, and his nephews Robert and Richard. He is survived by his brother Raymond, nephew Ryan, and niece Terry.   Robert enjoyed his youth as well as his adult life living in Southmont.  He and his dad, Frank had a lawn business which kept them busy and as Robert would comment- “out of trouble.” He...

Paul H. Sottile, 71, formerly of Johnstown, died on September 22, 2023 in Pittsburgh in the loving presence and company of his sons. Born on July 31, 1952, in Johnstown, son of August J. and Dorothea (Cobaugh) Sottile. Preceded in death by his parents. Survived by his sons Paul Sottile Jr., of High Point, NC and Jeremy Sottile married to Denise (Kozar), of Gibsonia, granddaughters Alexandra, Allison, and Jordan, brother August J. Sottile Jr. (Lois), niece and nephew Lynette and A.J. (Jen),...

Ronald L. Webb,  84, of Windber, died on September 17, 2023. Born on September 13, 1939 in Johnstown, son of James E. Webb and Anna M. (Dick).  Preceded in death by his parents, sons Michael Webb, Ronald Webb Jr., and Joseph Conn, grandchildren Walter Webb Jr. and Amanda Boring, brother James Webb, and sister Gloria Beaner.  Survived by his loving wife Eleanor Jane (Peifer) Webb, children Walter Webb, Frank Rummel, Hope Gosnel, Charlene Webb, Robert Peifer (Patricia), David...

Mark Richard Lohse, 43, of Westmont, died on September 4, 2023. Born on January 21, 1980 in Arlington Heights, IL, husband to Sara and son of Diane Lohse.  Preceded in death by his grandparents Marie Wesley and Donald Welch, Patrick and Jean Downing, and Arthur and Lois Pepper.  Survived by loving wife Sara (Pepper) Lohse, mother Diane Lohse, children Leah, Tye, Brooklyn, Christopher, Gavin, Landon, Miekka, Adelynn "Ba", sister Maria Montana (Johnny), father and...

Dr. Richard A. Pinkerton, 80, of Westmont, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on August 30, 2023, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born on November 2, 1942, in Beaver Falls, PA, son of John T. and Emily (Zampini) Pinkerton. Preceded in death by his parents, and uncle John Guzetti.  Survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Rose (Kostick) Pinkerton, son John, and daughter Emily wife of Kevin Mansur, granddaughter Cecelia Rae, grandchildren Case Gryta...

Eileen R. Carothers, 86, of Westmont, died on August 27, 2023, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born on July 1, 1937, in Johnstown, daughter of Joseph and Helen (Knuff) Riek.  Preceded in death by her parents, first husband Raymond Stublarec, second husband Hyle Carothers, brother Joseph Riek, and son-in-law David Carroll.  Eileen is survived by her daughters Karen Carroll, of Baltimore MD, and Kimberly Budash (Timothy), of Johnstown, 3 grandchildren, Dr. David Carroll Jr....

Dianne Lee Martz, 82, of Upper Yoder Township, entered into eternal peace at UPMC Shadyside on the 23rd of August 2023.  Born on the 31st of August 1940 in Johnstown, daughter of Peter and Helen Bellack. Preceded in death by parents, husband Donald Martz, son Robert Martz, daughter Janice Martz Riek and special Aunt Ann Sakmar. Survived by daughters Debora Martz Clauson (Douglas) Bemus Point NY, Pamela Martz Torchia (Patrick) Ligonier PA with whom she resided at times, daughter-in-law...

Anthony J. “Chico” Angello, 69, of Johnstown, PA passed away at home on August 21, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.       Born on May 13, 1954, in Johnstown, PA, he was the son of the late John A. and Mary (Stumpo) Angello.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather Eugene Delusa and father-in-law, Edward H. Johns.     He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Laura L. (Johns) Angello;...

Atty. Daniel R. Lovette, 77, of  Westmont, quietly passed into eternal life on August 21st, at Laurel View Village, Davidsville.  He was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania on May 19, 1946, the son of Dr. John B. Lovette, MD and Catherine Evans Lovette.  After graduating from Westmont High School in 1964, he earned a degree in economics from St. Vincent College, Latrobe, PA in 1968.  He began working for Jones & Laughlin Steel Corporation, Pittsburgh Works Division,...

Douglas K. Oakley, 72, of Westmont, entered Eternal Life on August 18, 2023 after fighting a brave battle with cancer.  Doug was born in Johnstown on November 27, 1950 and was a lifetime resident. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 46 years, Sally Boyer Oakley, parents Donald E. and Elvira "Nikki" Oakley, beloved grandparents, aunts, uncles, and dear friends.  He is survived by his love, Liza Replogle Gifford; son Jason Oakley; daughter Kristen Snider...