All Obituaries

Charles "Butch" E Huffman, 90, formerly of Johnstown, died on February 17, 2020 at his daughters residence in Columbia MD. Born September 4, 1929 in Johnstown, son of Percy and Helen (Mauthe) Huffman. Preceded in death by his parents, wife Corita (Canny), and sister Helen (Huffman) Webb. Survived by son Thomas E., married to Lorraine (Nolan), South Carolina, daughter Lynn Huffman, Texas and Jacqueline, married to Gary Horvath, Maryland and sister Stella (Huffman) Miller. Butch...

Catherine Ann Buchan- Haebich, 84 of Westmont, passed away at home February 17, 2020.  Born October 27, 1935 in Johnstown.  Preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Anna (Unisko) Simunich, her first husband, Jack Buchan and brothers-in-law Eugene Buchan, John Santichen and Joseph Masoryak. Survived by loving husband of 25 years, Roy Haebich, children, Jack Buchan (Tami), Tom Buchan, Christine (Larry) DeFrances, and Daniel Buchan.  Step Children, Beth Haebich and Sara...

George T. Surdukan, 76, of Upper Yoder, died on February 14, 2020. Born November 29, 1943 in Oakland CA, son of George and Margaret E. (Mock) Surdukan. Preceded in death by his parents. Survived by his loving wife of 35 years Margaret (Eppley-Spisak),step children Mark (Patty) Eppley and Christopher Eppley, grandchildren Joshua, Brittany, Jeremy, and Kayla, great grandchildren Cecilia and Cassie. Also survived by his sister Patricia (Franz) Maquet and nieces and nephews. George was a 1961...

Teresa Arena, 94, of Johnstown, died on February 12, 2020 in Johnstown. Born December 15, 1925 daughter of Angelo and Marie (Caputo) Pinizzotto. Preceded in death by her parents, husband Anthony (1986), brothers Samuel and Joseph, sister Rose Rilogio and her husband Joseph Rilogio, sisters in law Olga (Baligush) Pinizzotto and Rose (Lizzio) Pinizzotto. Also numerous brothers and sisters-in- law of the Arena family. Survived by loving sons Joseph Arena married to Barbara (Mock); David Arena;...

Joseph F. Scaletta, 81, of Johnstown, died February 8th, 2020 joining the Lord and his loving wife surrounded by his family at home.  Born August 21,1938 in Johnstown. Son of Frank and Patricka (Gallagher) Scaletta.                                  Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marviene in 2013; and brother,...

Debra Facciani, 66, of Westmont, went to join her parents with the Lord on February 7th, 2020. Born October 15th, 1953 in Johnstown, PA. Preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Louise Koscienski. Survived by her loving sons, Joseph married to Kylee (Assia) of Greensburg and Thomas married to Eleri (Evans) of Pittsburgh; Grandchildren, Niko and Santino; and her loving in-laws, Leonard Sr.and Ardeth Facciani. Debra graduated from Bishop McCort Catholic High School and earned her...

Charles "Chuck" J. Kist, 76, formerly of Johnstown PA, died on February 7, 2020 at home with his family in North Carolina. Born December 30, 1943 in Johnstown, son of Charles and Mary (Higgins) Kist. Preceded in death by his parents. Survived by his wife Virginia C. (Washabaugh) Kist, children Tammy (Kist), wife of William Rumsey, Anthony Kist, Karl Kist, Melissa (Kist), wife of Tyrone Correa, Mary (Kist), wife of Jason Oyler; grandchildren Derrick Rumsey married to Josie...

Pamela J. Ardary, 61, of Johnstown, died on February 2, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Born April 2, 1958 in Johnstown, daughter of Edward Kush and Carol (Russell) Adams. Preceded in death by her father Edward Kush, father-in-law James Crocco, step father Howard Adams, brother-in-laws Shawn Rager and William Plunkard. Survived by sons James Ardary (Miranda), of Johnstown and Justin Ardary; loving mother Carol Adams; grandchildren Andrea, Jacob, Aiken, and Jayvin Ardary; husband...

Nunzio J. Johncola Jr., 82, of Johnstown, died January 30, 2020 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born December 15, 1937 in Johnstown, son of Nunzio and Catherine (Caeti) Johncola. Preceded in death by his parents, wife of 62 years Agnes "Cookie" Johncola, who died May 2019, children Nunzio, Joseph, and Carol Johncola, and siblings Samuel, Christine Barber, Katie Barber, Anna Degregorio, Rosemary Miller, and Joanne Delusa. Survived by his loving daughter Karen and her...

Ann M. (Dalley) Bank-Salata, 92, of Johnstown, died on January 28, 2020 surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness. Born December 10, 1927 in Johnstown, daughter of Charles and Florence (DeMay) Dalley. Preceded in death by her parents, first husband Anthony J. Bank, sister Angie Corica and her husband Nick (Great Nephew Little Nino), brothers Samuel Novello and his wife Frances and Sam Dalley, nephew John Kucenski. Survived by husband George Salata, with whom they celebrated...