Obituaries

Bridget Byrne, 82, of Westmont, passed away peacefully April 17th, 2024 in Johnstown, PA, she was born October 17, 1941 in Pittsburgh, PA, daughter of Albert and Helen (Kwiecinski) Palmiere. Preceded in death by her parents, husband Thomas A. Sr. in 2017, brother Albert Palmiere and sister Joan Desanders. Survived by loving children Colleen (Steve) Frank, Renee (Christopher) Toth, Bridget (Kevin) Poole of Latrobe, and Thomas A. Jr. (Beverly) of Maryland, grandchildren Katie McKinney...

Garth C. Wesner, 74, of Westmont, passed peacefully on April 9, 2024 at home. Born on June 21, 1949 in Johnstown, son of Dr. William N. Wesner Sr. and Catherine (Dunsmore). Preceded in death by his parents, and infant brother Peter, and brother Nicholas. Survived by loving and devoted wife of 41 years, Barbara (Clark), loving children Michael Wesner married to Jolene (Gardill), Robert Wesner, Sean Wesner, and Maureen wife of Chris Kalfas; He adored his 5 grandchildren Jack, Luke, Camille,...

Barbara Simanski (Partsch) 84, of Upper Yoder Twp., died peacefully at UPMC Altoona, April 6, 2024. She was born October 21, 1941 in Johnstown, PA. Preceded in death by husband Albert A. Simanski , parents Harvey and Helen (Heinrich) Partsch , brothers Butch Partsch and Richard Partsch, sister Helen Leap and husband Ken, father and mother In law Emil Simanski Sr. and Avanell  (Penrod), brother in law Ralph Simanski , brother In law Emil Simanski Jr and sister in law Jean,  sister...

Louis John Oliveros, 93, of Johnstown, died on April 4, 2024. Born on February 12, 1931 in Johnstown, son of Federico and Josephine (Alanis) Oliveros. Preceded in death by his parents, daughter Lisa Oliveros, siblings Virginia (William) Ramos, Mary Lou (Michael) Mikolaj, infant siblings John, Helen, and Ramon,  brother-in-law Henry Lepter, and former wife Betty Lou (Kusch). Survived by children John Mark "Jack" (Martha) Oliveros, of Houston TX; Michelle (Tim Percell), of...

Valerie "Baba" F. Otvos, 84, of Windber, died on March 24, 2024. Born on September 11, 1939 in Windber, daughter of William and Mary (Huska) Phillips. Preceded in death by her parents. Survived by her daughters Valerie wife of Norm Chynoweth, Mary Jo Schreiner, and Monica wife of Bill Loyselle, grandchildren Frank Chynoweth (Abby), Nicole Steck (Matthew), Rickey, Amanda, Christopher, Amanda Loyselle, Jessica and Travis, great grandchildren Aria, Ethan, and Ryot. Also survived by...

Donald Francis Cooney, 84, of Salix, died on April 1, 2024 at Windber Hospice. Born on December 13, 1939, in Johnstown, son of George and Helen (Franke) Cooney.  Preceded in death by his parents, brothers-in-law Charles Polak, and Edward McDermott.  Survived by his loving wife of 63 years Sue (Cale) Cooney, children Sherry Helsel (Dan), Tim (Denise Obitz), Michelle Vitez (John), and Don Jr. (Marissa Theroux); grandchildren Christina Christ, Matthew, and Adam Helsel, Carter,...

James "Rabbit" G. McMillen, 68, of Johnstown, died on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center with his loving family by his side. Born on April 10, 1955 in Johnstown, son of Edward McMillen Sr. and Betty (Dereta). Preceded in death by his parents, brothers Edward Jr., and Michael, sister Clare Tillis, and father-in-law Bernard Fatula. Survived by his loving and devoted wife Karen (Fatula), loving children Ashley (James Yarina), Megan (Ben Ressler),...

George E. Zdravecky, of Westmont, died on March 31, 2024 at Laurelview Village. Born on July 21, 1940 in Johnstown, son of William and Josephine (Jurishen) Zdravecky. Preceded in death by his parents, brothers Stephen and Abe, and sisters Josephine, Helen, and Anka. Survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Rhoda M. (Norman) Zdravecky, son George A. married to Rebecca (Noble), of San Diego, CA, daughter Leanne wife of Ryan Stacy, of Johnstown, grandchildren Liam, Xander, Eli married to...

George P. Haidar, 82, of Johnstown, died on March 27, 2024 at home. Born on July 30, 1941 in Fih, Lebanon, son of Philippe Nasser Haidar and Kafa (Saad). Preceded in death by his parents, wife Donna (Mathieson) Haidar, and daughter Denise Haidar. Survived by sons Philippe Haidar, married to Hind, of Johnstown; and Semaan Haidar, married to Maya, of Lebanon; and daughters Viviane wife of Joseph, of Lebanon; and Naila wife of Wally, of Australia; grandchildren Raghida, Dona, Georgie and his...

James L. "Jim" Berkebile, age 73, left this world and entered into Heaven on November 7, 2023, after a long battle with COPD.   Jim was born on October 31, 1950,  in Johnstown, PA. He is preceded in death by his  parents, Jack London Berkebile Sr. (1963), Virginia (Lentz) Berkebile (1983), brother Lt. Jack Berkebile (1968), sister Debra (Berkebile) Riley (2015), grandfather William Lentz (1951) and grandmother Myrtle Lentz (2001).  James is survived by...