Obituaries

Bernard Michael, "Bernie" Kushnir, 92 of Westmont, passed away August 9, 2022, in Johnstown. Born December 27, 1929, in Duquesne, PA, son of Michael and Pauline (Vesonder) Kushnir. Preceded in death by his parents, son Kurt M., sister Constance Rapach and her husband Michael. Survived by his loving wife of 68 years Joy (Hartland), son Bernard S. and wife Shay of Cheyenne, Wyoming, granddaughters Kristina, Sarah, and Katie, great-grandsons Derrick and Detroit (sons of Sarah),...

Anita Louise Petrore, 75, of Johnstown, died unexpectedly on July 9, 2022 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Born on October 22, 1946 in Johnstown, daughter of Anthony C. and Josephine (Penna) Sansone. Preceded in death by her parents, husband Joseph, and significant other Ray Sottile. Survived by her daughter Courtney Petrore, and her significant other Mike Montani, grandchildren Jade Petrore, Alexa Collins, Joseph Collins, brothers  Joseph Sansone (Jackie Spory) and Anthony Sansone (Jodi), and...

Mary Ann Townsend, 67 of Richland Twp., passed away suddenly on August 12, 2022 at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital. Born February 4, 1955 in Johnstown, PA. Daughter of Gerald Ribblet and Barbara (Crouse) Knecht. Preceded in death by her father and maternal grandparents Anthony and Mary Crouse. Survived by her mother, loving husband of 45 years Robert "Bob" Townsend, daughter Lee Ann married to David Livingston, and son Michael Townsend married to Stacie (Coval), grandchildren...

Theresa Marie Novelli, 94, of Wexford, PA and formerly of Johnstown, passed away July 7, 2022.  She was born March 13, 1928 to Joseph and Mary (Capatch) Chirillo.  When Theresa’s mother died shortly after childbirth, she was raised by her father and six older siblings. Theresa attended Johnstown High School, where she met her future husband, Ralph Novelli, and graduated in 1947. They were married in 1951, raised four children, and spent 41 happy years together until...

James "Jimmie" A. Farley, 73, of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on August 8, 2022 at Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born on December 21, 1948 in Johnstown, son of the late James T. and Helen K. (Smith) Farley. Survived by loving cousin Robert Wyandt (Carol), and also other cousins and friends. James was a graduate of Greater Johnstown Catholic High School, and was a teller at Ameriserv Bank for 42 years. He enjoyed seeing the Budweiser Clydesdale Horses when they visited...

Erica M. Hutchinson, 35, of Johnstown, died on August 3, 2022 at home. Born on December 6, 1986 in Washington DC, daughter of Robert Irving Meekins and Jacqueline Alicia Hutchinson. She is preceded in death by her two sisters Anita and Latoya Hutchinson. She is survived by her mother and father, brothers and sisters Alicia Meekins, Robert Meekins, Bianca Hutchinson, Jonathan Hutchinson, Gloria Hutchinson, and Jessica Hutchinson, and many nieces and nephews. Erica was a 2004 graduate of...

Daniel C. Goncher Sr., 68, of Richland, passed away surrounded by his loving family on August 5, 2022, at Allegheny General Hospital. Born April 12, 1954, in Johnstown, son of Francis and Rosemary (McLaughlin) Goncher.  Preceded in death by his parents, brother Mike Goncher, brother-in-law Carl Berkey, in-laws, Alfred and Josephine Daniel. Survived by his loving wife of 47 years Jeannine (Danel) Goncher, sons Daniel C. Jr., married to Kelly (Kohler), and Ian, married to Ashley...

Robert John Conahan, 81, of Johnstown, died on July 27, 2022 at James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center in Altoona. Born on March 8, 1941 in Boswell, son of Jacob and Loretta (Simmers) Conahan.  Preceded in death by his parents. Survived by two brothers Gary and Dennis, one sister Carol, and cousin Jerry Simmers.  Robert was a US Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam Era. He worked for Bethlehem Steel and was on the Democratic Committee.  Burial was held privately for the...

Mary Louise Rajter, 90, of Johnstown, died on July 23, 2022, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born on February 28, 1932, in Johnstown, daughter of Francesco and Maria (Nanna) Ciccone. Preceded in death by her parents, brother, Roland Ciccone, sister, Rita Ciccone, father of their children, Leo Casimir Rajter, and brother-in-law Sheldon Cornell. Survived by her loving children, Leo Rajter (Sally), Jeanette PA; Francis J. Rajter, Johnstown; John Rajter (Marsha), Johnstown;...

Marvin L. "Schoie" Schofield, 81, of Johnstown, died on July 15, 2022, at The Villa. Born on March 21, 1941, in Johnstown, son of Hurst Woods Schofield and Mary (James). Preceded in death by his parents, wife Maria (Panasiti), and brothers-in-law Pete Barron and Anthony Formica. Survived by children Kimberly Schofield, of Johnstown; Michael Schofield married to Pam, of Chambersburg; and Craig Schofield married to Rose, of Johnstown; 5 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; sister...