Obituaries

Raymond Robert “Bob” McDonald, 89, of Johnstown, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023. The son of Oliver McDonald and Elnora (Trexel) McDonald, he was born on May 13, 1934. Bob is survived by his wife, Theresa Annette (McKillip) McDonald;  brother, Patrick McDonald; children Patricia Moehler (Joe), Timothy (Cathy), Deborah Ribblett (Roy), stepchildren; Theresa Sanjurjo (Hector) with whom he resided in Reading, PA at the time of his passing, Richard Beam...

Dr. David C. Johns, 70, of Johnstown, died on November 23, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 23, 1953 in Johnstown, son of the late David D. and Cecelia T. (Krupa) Johns. Survived by his devoted wife of 35 years Zena (Weber) Johns; their six loving children: Samantha Johns, Michael Johns, Lauren Johns, Rachael (Johns) McFoy and husband Shane, Amanda Johns, and David Johns; his brothers, Brian and Ronald Johns; as well as many brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces,...

Rebecca  Ann "Becky" Bergin passed away on November 23, 2023, comfortably at home with her son and animals at her bedside after a long hard-fought battle with cancer.   Becky was born September 30, 1954, in Baden, PA, and is preceded in death by her parents Charles W. (Bill) and Ruth Harding, brother Charles " Charlie" Harding, nephew PJ Bergin, and her son's father William J. Bergin. Becky is survived by her son, Dr. William A. Bergin, brother...

Barbara A. Virostek, 72, of Upper Yoder, died on November 17, 2023. Born on July 9, 1951 in Johnstown, daughter of Charles and Florence (Radasky) Hlivko. Preceded in death by her father, and her loving dog Cosmo. Survived by her loving and devoted husband of 51 years, Ron, sons, Eric and his wife Megan (Eckis); Chad and his wife Kara (Britcher); Mother Florence Hlivko; grandchildren Colin, Emma, Leah, and Abby; Godmother Lorene Teplica. Barbara attended Presbyterian University School of...

Rosemary Senuta, 85, formerly of Johnstown, passed away on October 17, 2023 in Greensburg. Born on August 25, 1938 in Johnstown, daughter of James J. and Mary G. (Held) Sloan. Preceded in death by her parents, brother James L. Sloan, husband Joseph Senuta who passed away in April 1983. Survived by several cousins, nieces, and nephews. Rosemary graduated from Bishop McCort Catholic High School, class of 1956. She retired from PA Department of Welfare. She was grateful for all the special...

Leroy Eugene Black, 87, of Johnstown passed away at home on November 16, 2023. He was born in Tyrone on March 27, 1936, son of the late George and Emma (Hartsock) Black. Preceded in death by his sisters, Vivian Webb, Marie Paul, and Doris Karl; and his brothers, Glenn, Don, and Larry Black.  Survived by his wife of 35 years, Donna (McDonald); his son, Dan; his step-sons, Mark, Scott, Matt, and Steve; his step-daughter, Candy, who has helped throughout his illness; special...

Daniel J. Humphrey, 79, of Nitro, WV entered Eternal Life on November 10, 2023. Daniel was born in Mullens, WV on July 13, 1944.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Elbert David and Wanda Lee (Kerlin) Humphrey.     He is survived by his children: Jay Humphrey (Sherry); Jennifer Nilson (Kurt); Tim Humphrey (Molly); grandchildren: Sarah, Alex, Camille, Wesston, Jordan, Raven; siblings: Annabelle Arnold (Jack), Elbert David Humphrey (Maria), Debbie Wood (Jim);...

Terri A. Morder, 67, formerly of Johnstown, died on November 9, 2023 at UPMC Passavant. Born on April 2, 1956 in Johnstown, daughter of Raymond and Margaret (Kirker) Morder. Preceded in death by her parents, and brother Douglas. Survived by son Ethan (Morder) Cernansky, brothers Donald (Nancy), Dennis (fiance Ellen), Daren (Vicki), sisters Traci (Bruce Maldet), Tami (Dave Schultz), and many nieces and nephews. Terri graduated from Westmont Hilltop High School, Class of 1974. She retired...

With great sadness we regret to announce that Donna Jean Ziants of Alexandria, VA died on October 27, 2023 at the age of 81. She passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness. She was born on October 8, 1942, to Walter J. and Winifred Campbell in Johnstown, PA. She graduated from Johnstown Catholic, now Bishop McCort High School, in 1960. She married the love of her life, Richard, in April of 1966 and moved to her new hometown of Alexandria, VA. She began her career as a Dental Assistant...

David J. Farra Jr., 73, of Johnstown, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on October 27, 2023. Born on July 26, 1950 in Johnstown, son of David J. Farra Sr. and Frieda (Zacharia). Preceded in death by his parents, grandson Giovanni Roumanos, his aunts, uncles, and other loved ones. Survived by his loving and devoted wife of 44 years Majda Salim (Geha), loving children Nadine Fares wife of Simon, of MA, Darlene Roumanos wife of Fadi, of MA, and David J. Farra III;...