Obituaries

Shane Michael Hoffman, 25, of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 5, 2026, following injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.  Born on April 1, 2001, in Windber, Pennsylvania, Shane was proudly completing an internship with Bosch Rexroth, where he was building the future he had worked so hard to achieve. To know Shane was to love him. He had an infectious smile, a quick wit, and a remarkable gift for making others ...

In Loving Memory of Dr. Cyril Nathaniel Dr. Cyril Nathaniel, 65, of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2026, following a courageous battle with stage IV colon cancer. Born October 21, 1960, Cyril devoted his life to medicine, family, faith, and service to others. Originally from India, he pursued his dream of becoming a physician through determination, perseverance, and hard work. He completed his medical education, an Internal Medicine residency in New Jersey, ...

Patricia Ann “Patty” (Vavrek) Hipp passed away peacefully on July 30, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on March 27, 1935, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, Patty was the daughter of John and Annamae (Barclay) Vavrek and shared a particularly close bond with her mother. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 69 years, William J. Hipp, who passed away in April 2026; her cherished mother, Annamae (Barclay) Vavrek; her infant brother, John W. Vavrek; and her father, John ...

Wendy Lee (Campbell) Bellak, 62, of Davidsville passed away peacefully surrounded by her husband and children on August 7, 2026 Conemaugh Hospital. She was born in Johnstown on March 12, 1964, daughter of Paul and Alice (Cox) Campbell. She is preceded in death by her parents; her brother, James; and her sister, Susan Inman. She is survived by her loving husband of 29 years, Jerry Bellak; her daughter, Sami; her son, Cody; her brother, John Campbell (Terri); her sister, Lindsey Mangus ...

Dr. Joan F. Albright, 70, of Alum Bank, passed away on July 22, 2026 at home.  She was born on July 28, 1955 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the daughter of John Foy and Tresa May (Gorgan).    She is preceded in death by her parents, loving husband of 28 years, Howard Ralph, who passed in 2006 and infant daughter, Emily, in 2000.  Survived by her children, John Howard Albright married to Angela, Tresa Laura McVicker married to Michael, Cary Joseph Albright, Katherine ...

Barbara R. (Verrone) Labarko, 78, of Johnstown, went home to be with the Lord on July 29, 2026 at 12:49 a.m. Born June 30, 1948 in Johnstown, daughter of Samuel & Helen (Knaze) Verrone. Proceeded in death by her parents, husband Jack and brother Philip Verrone. Survived by her loving children Jack (Zoe Tang-Labarko), Aaron Elvis, Derek (Tara & Landon), Barbara Ann "Barbie"and Brent. Beloved Life Partner of 32 years, Joe Smith "Smitty"; special lifelong friend ...

Anthony A. Masciantonio, 80, of Upper Yoder, passed away unexpectedly on August 3, 2026 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.  He was born on August 1, 1946 in Calabria, Italy, to Anthony Masciantonio and Philameno (Williams).  He is preceded in death by his parents, a son, Matthew, brother, David Massey, sister, Marie Sirianni.  He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Barbara, of 20 years, daughter, Connie Lynne, married to (Michael Cameron), son, Kevin, married to (Sarah ...

Michael J. Bodek, 78, of Johnstown, PA, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, August 2, 2026.  Born December 12, 1947. He was the son of the late Michael and Helen Bodek, and was preceded in death by his daughter, Ann Marie.  He is survived by his wife, Mary Frances (Russo), sons, Michael (Aimee), Joseph (Dana), and John (Kim), and grandchildren, Dominic, Cecelia, Sofia, and Chase. Family and friends will be received on Thursday, August 6, 2026, from 4:00-7:00 p.m., at ...

Sara M. Burgo, 89 of Johnstown PA , "Old Conemaugh Borough", died July 29, 2026 at Memorial Medical Center. Born June 29, 1937 in Johnstown. Daughter of Jesus and Maria (Santana) Santoyo. Preceded in death by her parents, husband Joseph V. Burgo, who died in 1994, infant sister Caroline, sister Bridget, brothers Nicholas and Alex Santoyo. Survived by loving children Joseph married to Sally (Javos), Elaine married to Robert Kostial, Michael married to Cindy (DiLoreto) and Stephen ...

Frances M. Tomaselli, 78 of Johnstown PA, died July 27, 2026 at the Windber Woods in Windber, PA. She was born March 11, 1948 in Johnstown, the daughter of John and Anna (Bifano) Tomaselli. Preceded in death by her parents; her brothers: Anthony, Joseph, John (Jack), Charles, and Robert; and her companion George Schroll. Survived by her loving brother, Dr. David Tomaselli and his wife Jaqueline of Pittsburgh; her sister-in-law, Pat; and many loving nieces and nephews. Frances was a ...