All Obituaries

Hersh, Edna Irene (Corky) of Westmont, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 27, 2024 at Westmont Woods.  Born December 19, 1927 in Johnstown, daughter of Harold T. and Irene Grace (Howard) Sipe.  Preceded in death by her loving husband, Louis P Hersh; her parents, and her sister Betty and Carl Coughenour.  Survived by her daughter Sherry, married to Leonard Shurin and her beloved granddaughters, Holly Shurin and Amy DeArmey and husband Travis. She is also...

HOCKINS - Gary Eugene, 82, of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, went to be with the Lord on April 26, 2024. Born on September 19, 1941, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, to Willard and Gertie (Eash) Hockins. He is preceded in death by his parents and wife of 40 years, Linda (Pfeil) Hockins. He is survived by his sons Shane (Aparna) of Baltimore, Maryland, and Keith of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; daughter Sarah (Isaac) Conrad of Cleveland, Tennessee; and granddaughters Emma and Olivia Conrad. Gary was a...

Brenchak: Carole Ann, 81 of Davidsville died April 14, 2024 at home surrounded by her family. Born September 17, 1942 in Johnstown, she was the daughter of Gerald and Anna Mae (Penner) Blank. Preceded in death by parents, husband Spurgeon Brenchak, and daughter Lori Bloom. Survived by son Spurgeon and wife Melissa (Kinneer). Loving grandmother of Jamie (Bloom) Lentz and husband Matt, Maggie Bloom and companion Josh, Bethany (Brenchak) Spengler and husband Luke, and Karly Brenchak....

Lubas: Barbara Ann, 78 of Hollsopple died April 17, 2024, at Somerset Hospital.  Born March 18, 1946, in Hollsopple the daughter of Harold R. and Edythe M. (Mitchell) Holsopple.  Preceded in death by parents, husband Jacob Lubas who died November 16, 2020, grandson Jeremy, and siblings Robert, Ruth, Kenneth, Donald, and James.  Survived by children Denise Davenport, Pamela Wentz, Loran “Hoss” Wentz and wife Cheryll, Debbie Samone and husband Michael, Greg Wentz,...

   Francschini, Jacques Brandon, 57, of Johnstown, formerly of Pittsburgh’s South Side and Robinson Township, died peacefully at home on April 4, 2024.  He is survived by his wife of 8 years Sarah Adkins.  He was the son of Karen Francschini of Robinson. He was preceded in death by father Anthony L. Francschini, Jr. and brother Jon A. Francschini, and his many cats including his favorite Birdbane.  He was the nephew of Barbara Barwell of South Heights and Bill...

Lehman Carl R., “Pete” 95 of Davidsville left this world to be with his Lord and Savior and his hunny, with his granddaughters by his side on April 6, 2024 at Laurel View Village.  Born March 18, 1929 in Spangler the son of Harry and Martha (Lee) Lehman.  Preceded in death by parents, his loving wife Margaret (Georg) Lehman, son Bruce Lehman, Daughter in law Barbara (Christ) Lehman, and brothers Harold and Robert Lehman.  Carl loved camping, fishing, and spending...

Livingston: Kimberly Ann, 64 of Hollsopple died April 4, 2024, at Select Specialty Hospital in Johnstown.  Born November 2, 1959, in Johnstown the daughter of Austin Marlin and Janet F. (Horner) Stahl.  Preceded in death by father.  Survived by mother and son Kurt P. Livingston, Jr.  She was the sister of Sandra and husband Chris Peifer and Ron and wife Jeannie Stahl.  Kim was also survived by finance Scott Lowmaster and her nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly...

Smith: Neil William, 97, of Homewood at Martinsburg (formerly of Davidsville), died November 28, 2023, at Homewood at Martinsburg.  Neil was born June 10, 1926, in Johnstown, the son of Neil and Margaret Elizabeth (Cramer) Smith.  He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Betty. He is survived by his wife of 73 years Audrey Jane (Cobaugh) Smith, his loving daughter Patricia married to Mark of NC, and his loving grandchildren: Ryan of PA, Caitlin of NC, and Brendan of...

Wills: Roberta Jean, 75 of Johnstown died March 29, 2024, at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital.  Born March 27, 1949, in Johnstown, the daughter of Lewis and Mary (Bottorff) Miller.  Preceded in death by parents, first husband Richard C. Pankoke, Jr. and second husband Palmer D. Wills, III, sister Nancy and her husband Terry Kaufman, and sister-in-law Barb Miller.  Survived by brother Roy Miller and these nieces and nephews Jennifer (Eric) Konieczny, Patrick (Kayla) Kaufman, Jill...

LeHew: Jack Earl, 88 of Johnstown died March 29, 2024, at home.  Born June 24, 1935, in Johnstown, the son of James Earl and Anna Mae (Fetterman) LeHew.  Preceded in death by parents and wife Janet LeHew.  Survived by daughters Terry J. (Joseph F.) Riek and Lynn C. (Mike) Sellers.  Jack is also survived by his loving grandchildren Elise (Levi), Kelly, Emily (Joey), Haley (Ryan), and Renee (Jason), and great grandchildren Noah, Mollie, Baylie, Joey, Alina, Nora, Rhett,...