Obituaries

James Urban, 75, of Westmont, went to be with the Lord on May 19, 2022 at Memorial Medical Center. Born August 19, 1946 in Johnstown, PA, he was the son of the late Frank and Margaret (Molchany) Urban. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother Robert Urban and mother-in-law, Bernice Mindala. Survived by his loving wife, Denise (Mindala) Urban; son, James Urban married to Sharon (Lucas) Urban, of Pittsburgh, PA; daughter, Melissa Johns married to Eric Johns of...

Sandra Lee (Burkey) Stultz, 75, of Hollsopple, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on September 4, 1946, in Johnstown, PA, she is the daughter of the late Clarence and Helen (Leventry) Burkey. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Stultz; brothers, Ronald and William Burkey; sisters, Janet and Mary Ann Burkey. Survived by her three children, Melissa Hydusik married to Jim, Jennifer Hambley married to Richard, and Robert Stultz,...

Dennis H. “Harpo” Hall, 68, of Benscreek, passed away on May 13, 2022 at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born on October 16, 1953 in Johnstown, PA, he is the son of the late James and Pauline Hall. Survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Paulette (Filo) Hall; two sons, Justin (Kayla) Hall and Derek Hall; two brothers, Jon and Wayne Hall; sisters and brothers-in-law Albert Filo (Joyce), Barabra (Guy Hildebrand), Pauline Nemeth, Deborah Dorchak; nieces, nephews, and friends. Dennis...

Steven E. Knowlton, 71, of Richland, died on May 1, 2022, at home. Born on November 25, 1950, in Watertown NY, son of Earl and Kathleen (DeBovis) Knowlton. Preceded in death by his parents, sisters Kathie Ann Knowlton and Pamela Ernest, father and mother-in-law Lawrence F. and Ruth V. (Boyle) VanNest, brother-in-law Paul J. VanNest and stepmother Mary Pauline Knowlton. Survived by his loving wife of 45 years Kathleen (VanNest) Knowlton, brothers Peter Knowlton and Thomas Knowlton, and two...

William Boris Kory, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother-in-law, uncle, professor, coach, mentor, neighbor, and friend, passed away peacefully in Venice, Florida on April 2, 2022. He was the son of Nikolai and Evdokia Ermakov. He is survived by his wife of over fifty years, Mary Ann Kory; his son, Stephan N. Kory (53); his daughter, Larissa A. Kory (51); son-in-law Trent Blevins (57); daughter-in-law Mikiko K. Kory (49); five grandchildren, Jackson T. Blevins (28), Jerrod K....

James William Cuthbert, 73, of Johnstown’s Old Conemaugh Borough, went home to our Lord on April 21, 2022. He was born November 6, 1948 in Johnstown. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Catherine (Harlan) Cuthbert; brother, Raymond; sister-in-law, Patricia Cuthbert; and beloved dog, Russell. Survived by: his son, David Cuthbert; his sisters, Romayne Baldwin and Aggie Flynn (John); his nieces and nephews, Eva Heyman (Ron), Kim Pavic (Rick), Michael Flynn (Tyra), Amy...

Betty L. (Riddell) Pheasant of Johnstown, died on April 19, 2022, at home. Born on January 24, 1935, in Susquehanna Twp, daughter of George and Flo (Solley) Riddell.  Preceded in death by her parents, husband Chalmer, daughter Brenda Harris, and infant daughter Tammy Louise. And brother Jimmie Riddell and brother George (Bud) Riddell. Survived by loving son Ray Pheasant, 4 grandsons, 1 great-grandson, fur grandbaby Daisy, nieces, and nephews. Betty worked for Lee Hospital for 22...

Thomas S. Hammerle Sr., 88, of Westmont, died on April 18, 2022, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born on December 24, 1933, in Johnstown, son of Clarence B. and Grace P. (Comey) Hammerle. Preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers, and 1 sister. Survived by his loving wife Joan (Eakle) Hammerle, children, Lee Ann, Joyce, Thomas Jr., and Robert, 9 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren.  Tom was a well-known and respected entrepreneur for over 30 years and the owner of...

Harold P. Shannon, 87, passed away on April 16, 2022, at Cambridge Ebensburg. Born on March 10, 1935, in Jenkins Township PA, he was the son of the late Harold and Susan (Smiles) Shannon. Survived by his wife Rita (Beyer), and his children David, of Johnstown; Paula, of Maine; and Michael, of Massachusetts. He was proud of his children and happy to be part of a larger family unit of in-laws, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Harold was a graduate of West Pittston High School and Wilkes...

Edward J. Deitle, 63, of Johnstown, died on April 14, 2022, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born on October 22, 1958, in Johnstown, son of James E. Deitle and Carolyn Crouse. Preceded in death by his father, and in-laws Charles and Elsie Arendas. Survived by his loving wife Susan (Arendas) Deitle; daughter Stacey wife of Robbie Britt, of Jefferson City, TN and son Jason Deitle and his wife Kristin, of Murrells Inlet, SC; Mother Carolyn; loving granddaughter Hartlynn; brother Rick...