All Obituaries

Bachorz, Andrew J. Jr., "Shorty", 76, Windber, passed away April 13, 2024 at Memorial Medical Center. Born June 23, 1947 in Windber, son of the late Andrew J. Bachorz Sr. and Helen (Kosco). Preceded in death by brother, John A. Bachorz; sister, Mary Ann Zarnesky; and by brother-in-law, Jeff Smith. Survived by loving wife of 54 years, Annie T. (Palus) Bachorz, Windber; son, Brian Bachorz married to Danielle, Woodbury, NJ; daughter, Michelle married to Brett Shuster, Johnstown;...

Yeckley, Arthur Charles, 84, Windber, died April 10, 2024 at Windber Hospice. Born October 7, 1939 in Johnstown. Son of Merle G. and Mary G. (Noel) Yeckley. Preceded in death by parents, brother Wayne, who died as a child, sister Delores Hladio and daughter-in-law Debra Yeckley. Survived by wife of 62 years Sharon (Lawhead) Yeckley and these children Kevin Yeckley, widower of Debra, Calif., Jeffrey Yeckley and wife Michelle, Windber and Shawn Yeckley and wife Mandy, Utah. Grandchildren...

Wyandt Sr., Ray G., 76, Windber, passed away peacefully March 30, 2024 at home. Born January 10, 1948 in Johnstown, son of the late William and Elsie (Hicks) Wyandt. Survived by loving wife of 55 years, Connie E. (Rummel) Wyandt, Windber; son, Ray G. Wyandt Jr., Johnstown; daughter, Lisa L. married to Randy McDannell, Windber; grandchildren, Luke (Stephanie), Jacklyn (Jake), Brady and Dylan; great-grandchildren, Jaidyn, Aleigha, Jax and Emma. Ray was a 1967 graduate of Greater Johnstown High...

Hook, Steve, 90, Windber. Passed away March 28, 2024 at home. Born December 10, 1933 in Windber. Son of William and Nancy (Harconich) Hook. Preceded in death by parents and brothers:  Metro, George, Harry, and Mike and sisters Marie, Ann, Mary (little), Josephine, and Rose and daughter Brenda Hunter.  Survived by loving wife of 60 years, Kay E. (Fry) Hook, and children; Son-in-law Mike Hunter, daughters Rhonda Glatz, Paula Keiper (Keith), Grandchildren Michael Hunter (Maggie...

Murtha, Janet L. (Campitell),89, Windber, passed away March 19th, 2024 at home. Born October 10th, 1934 in Windber, daughter of the late Steven and Adeline (Chicarell) Campitell. Preceded in death by loving husband, Dick Murtha, who passed on September 17th, 2023; brothers, Paul Campitelli and Richard Campitell; also by sisters, Mary Sklodowski, Edith Glacken, Bernice Myers and Rose Haley. Survived by loving daughter, Kelly Jean married to Robert Statler; grandson, Ryan Statler;...

Ott, Marilyn, L., 72, Cincinnati, Ohio formerly of Windber, passed away February 29, 2024. Born March 29, 1951 in Johnstown, daughter of the late Harry F. "Bud" and Charlotte (Stanko) Horner. Preceded in death by brother, Paul Horner; and infant sister, Peggy Horner. Survived by loving son, Eric Ott married to Vani, Cincinnati, Ohio; loving daughter, Jennifer married to Carl Newfield, Cresson; grandchildren, Nicholas Ott, Neil Ott, Neena Ott, Kylee Newfield and Brenden Newfield;...

Louder, William R., “Bill,” 54, Westmont, passed away March 6, 2024. Born August 7, 1969, in Hanover, PA. Son of Raymond Charles and Ruth Grace (Frazer) Louder. Preceded in death by mother. Survived by father, wife Dawn M. (Agee) Louder and these children......Brett W. Louder (Alyssa), Cody M. Louder, Stepchildren Emily Murcia (Chris), Kylee Sisco, Brayden Smith and granddaughter Aubriella Lena Murcia. Bill was also survived by 6 loving siblings, Karen Ann Olarte...

Patrick, James C. Jr., 55, Windber, passed away March 9, 2024 at Hilltop Heights Health & Rehab Center in Westmont. Born November 3, 1968 in Windber, son of the late, James C. Sr. and Julia J. (Elias) Patrick. Preceded in death by sister, Susan Mesaros. Survived by loving daughter, Dorothy Patrick; ex-wife, Rebecca (Bostock) Patrick; and by brother, Daniel Patrick, all of Windber; also by two nieces, great-nieces and a great-nephew. James was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed fishing,...

Ciba, Margaret M., 90, Windber, formerly of West End of Johnstown, passed away March 4, 2024 at Windber Woods with her loving son, Bob by her side. Born June 16, 1933 in Nanty Glo, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Kuznar) Vitovich. Preceded in death by husband, Henry E. Ciba; sisters, Martha and Caroline; brothers, Walter, Henry, Chester and Charles. Survived by loving son, Bob Ciba, Windber; brothers, Stanley and Joseph Vitovich; and numerous nieces and nephews. Family will receive...

Lees, Ruth Ann, 83, Windber, passed Feb. 28, 2024 at Windber Woods. Born Nov. 3, 1940 in Windber. Daughter of Joseph and Martha (Weaver) Surkosky. Preceded in death by parents, son Jason and siblings Robert, Donald, Richard and Mary Faye Surkosky. Survived by husband Richard E. Lees, Sr., and these children Richard “Rick,” E. Lees, Jr., and fiance Hope Hayes, Twin Falls, ID, Kimberly, wife of Bill Minahan, Windber and Matthew Lees and fiance Destiny McCoy, Windber....