Obituaries

Sheila V. Howard, 78, of Johnstown Pennsylvania, passed away on June 8, 2026 in Johnstown. She was born March 22, 1948 in Johnstown, the daughter of Dorothy Roberts. Preceded in death by her mother, and brother Robert. Survived by her children: Alan Naugle married to Tina and Shannon married to James Miller; her grandchildren: James, Jesse, Matthew, Jayme and Kyle; her brothers and sisters: Kathie m/t Sam Gallagher, Debbie Hall, Cheryl Smith, Terry m/t Karen Johnson, and Valerie ...

Robert Edgar Weidlein, lovingly known as Uncle Bob, 69, of Rockville, Maryland, passed away on January 28, 2026.  Born on August 24, 1956 in Monterey California, son of James Weidlein and Anna (Swineford) Weidlein.  Preceded in death by his parents; sisters Kathy and Karen Weidlein. He is survived by his brother Kurt Weidlein; sister Kim (Weidlein) McClain and husband Tim. He is lovingly remembered by his daughter, Cheri; nephew, Kurt; niece, Carolyn; and nephew Steven along with ...

1946 – 2026 Edwin C. Boyer III (Chip) died peacefully at 79 years old in May 2026. He will be terribly missed by his daughter Heather, Son-in-law Matt McGinnis and two Grandchildren Morgan McGinnis and Brogan McGinnis who lovingly called him Pop-Pop. Chip was born in Johnstown, Pa where he spent his childhood hunting and fishing with his Paternal Grandparents and enjoying the seashore of Stone Harbor, NJ with his Maternal Grandparents. He graduated with a BS degree in Business ...

John D. Bossler, one of the most influential figures in American geodesy over the past half century, passed away on March 4, 2026, at the age of 89. Born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, John graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh in 1959 and began a distinguished 26-year career with the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey. His exceptional talent in surveying and geodetic science led to advanced studies at The Ohio State University, where ...

Mary Anne Unis Asfar, 85, of Johnstown died May 27, 2026, preceded in death by mother Frieda Farra, father Joseph D. Unis, grandson Jesse J. George, brother David J. Farra, sister Debra Fox, and lifelong friend and love Raymond Asfar. Mary Anne is survived by daughter Christine (Steve), sons Gregory (Lisa) and Raymond (Kayla); grandchildren Leo, Shawn, Mark, and Ray Jr.; sister Sheila Murshell; sister-in-law Majda, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. A 1959 graduate of Johnstown High ...

Elsie Gallagher Cable, (98) of Westmont, passed away on May 21, 2026 while visiting family in Eden, N.C. She was born March 19, 1928 in Johnstown, the daughter of John and Emma Wallace.  She is preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, James Cable and Edward Gallagher; and her brother, John Wallace.  Elsie is survived by her daughters, Debbie Rullman (Don) and MaryAnn Barbour (Tom); her stepdaughter, Jodi Cable (Jeff); her sister, Rose Ann Dugan (Pat); her grandsons, ...

John "Jack" Tomaselli, 87, of Johnstown, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026, at Windber Woods Rehab Center in Windber, Pa. Jack was born in Johnstown to the late John and Anna Tomaselli on Sept. 29, 1938. He graduated from Johnstown High School in 1956.  He worked for H.F. Lenz Co. of Johnstown for 20+ years and L. Robert Kimball of Ebensburg for 10 yrs. before moving to Virginia. Jack married Patricia (McDonald) on July 4, 1959. In addition to his parents, Jack is ...

Francis J. "Pap" Urban, 93, of Westmont, went to be with the Lord May 10, 2026. He was born January 31, 1933 in Johnstown. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Nancy (Harrington) Urban; his brothers, James Urban and Robert Urban; and his parents, Frank and Margaret (Molchany) Urban. He is survived by his daughter, Pamela Vranich and his son, Timothy Urban (Michele Ludwig); his grandchildren: James Curry (married to Katie Tokarsky), Daniel Curry (fiancé Lindy ...

Josephine (DiBiase) Workopsky of Sunshine Avenue, Johnstown, PA. Born July 28, 1925 in Windber, passed May 5, 2026. Wife of Joseph Workosky Sr. for 43 years until his death in 1990. Preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Giovina DiBiase and sisters; Mary Damico, Ann Giallonardo, Edyth Saraullo, Mafalda Ferrara, and grandson-in-law, Aaron Korenoski. Survived by sons, Joseph Workosky, wife, Mary Ann Fesko, Anthony Workosky, wife Joyce Novosel, and sister-in-law, Dolores Workosky. ...

Frederick E. Raco, Sr., 85, of Johnstown, passed away peacefully at his home on April 28, 2026. Born May 20, 1940, in Johnstown, he was the son of the late Frank and Pauline (Gabbia) Raco. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 67 years, Judith (Cardellino) Raco; eight of his nine siblings; and his son-in-law, Patrick Harrigan. Fred is survived by his loving children: Melissa Raco Gore and her husband Michael; Troy Raco, Sr. and his wife Karen; Fred Raco, Jr. and his wife Jimma; ...