All Obituaries

Lillian L. (Audi) Azar, 90, of Johnstown, died  September 20, 2019 at The Villa surrounded by her loving children and their spouses. Born October 9, 1928 in Johnstown, daughter of Abraham and Frieda (Daley) Audi. Preceded in death by her parents and loving husband Mitchell, who died February 5, 2018. Also preceded by siblings William (Rose), James, Julia Mack (Edward), Sam, Edward, Victoria Corry (Rt. Rev. Fr. George) and Robert. Also preceded in death by Goddaughter Dawn (Audi)...

Wilhelmina "Billie" Ketchum, 94, of Southmont died on September 16, 2019 at LaurelWood. Born March 27, 1925 in Philadelphia, daughter of Edward and Josephine (Dwyer) Jones. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Francis, sons Jon Ketchum, James Ketchum, and daughter Janet Fulmer. She is survived by her 5 children, Mary (Hank Ackerman), Francis Jr. (Mary Grace), Kathy (Glen Shaw), Joyce Ketchum, and Margret (Bob Mercer), 16 grandchildren, and many...

William "Bill" Hoppel, of Johnstown, died surrounded by his family on September 2, 2019. He was born June 4, 1933 to the late Irvin and Cecilia (Krumenacker) Hoppel in Nicktown, PA. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary (Noel) Hoppel and three children: Cathy Gadecki  (Steven), Beth Barnett (Tim), and Jim Hoppel (Kris) along with grandchildren: Alex, Chris, Eric, Kara, Matt, Jake, Paul, Anna, Annmarie, and Andy. Mr. Hoppel served two years in the Army and graduated from...

Marion Louise (Schmadel) Raco, 80, of Johnstown, passed away peacefully at Juniper Skilled Nursing Facility in State College in the early morning of September 1, 2019.  She was under the loving and unwavering care of her husband of 59 years, Frank Raco, Jr. Marion was born on January 28, 1939 and was preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Ellen (Hudson) Schmadel, and brothers, Joseph and Ronald Schmadel. She is survived by her loving husband, Frank Raco; Son, Vincent Raco; Son and...

Anthony R. "Tony" Shorto, 80, Ferndale, died September 2, 2019, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born December 28, 1938, in Johnstown, son of Russell and Mary (Yasika) Shorto. Preceded in death by his parents and infant daughter. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Rita (Filia) Shorto; by his children Russell (Pamela Twigg) Shorto, Gina Dominique (Baird) Hersey, Scott Shorto, and Eva (Scott) Trout; by his grandchildren Jessica Mann, Noah...

Rose Marie Signorino, 85, of Upper Yoder, died on August 30, 2019. Born December 16, 1933 in Nanty Glo, daughter of Julian and Anne (Tononi) Dino. Preceded in death by her parents, husband, S. Samuel, who passed in 2017, infant son, Vincent, sisters, Annette Rector and Patricia Schultz Rosian.  Survived by children, Theresa M. (Ronald) Wellman, Samuel (Carolyn) Signorino, Lisa M. (Steven) Chitty, and Sandra M. (Kelly) Berger, 10 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and her sister,...

Christopher A. "Chris" Miller, age 57, died on  August 27, 2019. Born January 26, 1962 in Johnstown, PA, son of Ronald C. and Beverly (Kirchner) Miller. Preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Louis and Millie Fry and paternal grandmother Hulda "Peg" Miller. Survived by his loving wife Danette (Mikesic) of 37 years, daughters Lindsey (Lee Perry) and Kaley (David Eckman), grandson Garza Perry, loving parents Ron and Beverly, siblings Craig Miller (Donna),...

Charles Robert “Red” Turner, Jr., 72, Johnstown, died peacefully in his sleep August 28, 2019 at home.  Born October 2, 1946, son of Charles Turner and Kathleen (Bossert) Mesko.  Preceded in death by parents, stepfather John Mesko, son Robert, and sister-in-law Cynthia Khula-Turner. Survived by loving wife of 32 years, Rosemary (Scornaienchi), loving sons Andrew Turner married to Ashley (Strack), Johnstown; Matthew Turner and wife Katelyn (Smith), Binghamton, NY, (who...

Kathleen Marie Spramelli, age 76, passed away on August 10, 2019 in Balboa Park, while attending an event with a friend, Christine Rogers. Born in Johnstown on June 23, 1943, daughter of the late James and Angeline (Albert) Spramelli. Survived by brother Frank married to Gladys, niece Gina Marie (Troy Bruce), great nephews Collin and Liam Bruce, and niece Susan Adams. Kathleen was a graduate from Greater Johnstown High School, Class of 1961. She worked at Bell Telephone in Johnstown PA...

Joshua Rager, 33 of Johnstown, passed away suddenly on August 24, 2019 in St. Petersburg FL. He was born on May 11, 1986 in Johnstown, son of Eric Rager and Patricia (Gorman) Rager. He is survived by his father Eric, mother Patricia (Shawn Sherer), brother Jacob Rager, paternal grandparents Rick and Linda Rager, maternal grandparents Robert Gorman and Frances Gomulka. Also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Josh was a...