All Obituaries

Edward John Wascak, 81 passed away at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown, PA on Thursday, March 19, 2026, surrounded by his family.  Edward was born on October 20, 1944, to John and Mary (Surike) Wascak.   Preceded in death by his parents, his brother, James “Newt” Wascak and sister-in-law Leeanne, and his in-laws, Albert and Mary (LaMantia) Machak.  Survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Veronica (Machak), daughter, Diane (Traves) Hoover and her ...

Edwards, James Thomas “Spanky”, 77 of Seward passed away March 10, 2026 at home.   Born August 22, 1948 in Johnstown, the son of Leonard and Martha C. (Loughner) Edwards.  Preceded in death by parents, brothers Armour Edwards and Leonard Wayne Edwards, and sister Luanna “Tootie” Swiney.  Survived by loving wife of 53 years, the former Carol Ann Kelly; son James married to April Cockrum –Florida; grandchildren Autumn Rain and Heath River ...

Edwards, Paula, 76, of Seward, passed away February 2, 2026 at Indiana Hospital.  Born November 9, 1949 in Johnstown, daughter of Paul J. and Catherine (Catania) Marabito.  Preceded in death by parents, granddaughter Samantha Snyder Brown, numerous aunts, uncles, mother-in-law, and father-in-law.  Survived by loving husband of 54 years, Eugene Edwards; loving children, Tonya, married to Ross Snyder – Johnstown,  Elizabeth Edwards and Justin Edwards, both of Seward; ...

Hropovich, Patricia Ann, 79, of Hagerstown, Md / Seward Pa, passed away February 1, 2026 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center.  Born November 18, 1946 in Indiana Pa, the daughter of Vernon and Kathleen (Campbell) Reidell.  Preceded in death by parents; husband Charles M. Hropovich; son Michael Vernon Hropovich; sister Nancy Staller; brother Vernon Reidell;  and daughter-in-law Aretta Hropovich.  Survived by loving son Richard Hropovich – Seward; grandchildren, ...

Martin, Linda Lou, 78, of Buffington Township passed away January 5, 2026 at home.  Born June 30, 1947, in Dilltown Heights, the daughter of James and Sara (Zetta) Kuzminsky.  Preceded in death by parents and three brothers.  Survived by loving husband Donald Martin and loving children, Rock, married to the former Melanie Wilson – Indiana and Sara, married to Colin Erb- Indiana; grandchildren, Trevor Rock Martin and Landon James Erb; and brother Robert Kuzminsky.  ...

Lyle W. “Bull” Brown, 73, of Johnstown, went home to be with God on December 12, 2025. Born March 14,1952, to the late John and Elsie (Queer) Brown. Preceded in death by parents, siblings, Alonzo, Irene "Shane"  and Ronald, Calvin and Harriet, and Esther "Becky" Brown. Survived by siblings, Thelma, Betty, Helen and Bill Trentini, Merle and Donna, and Claire; loving children, Philip, William and Amber, Robert and Tessy, Jennifer and Michael Combs, ...

Shiley, Bonita Marie, 93, of Seward, passed away December 8, 2025 at Westmoreland Hospital.  Born October 15, 1932, in Meyersdale, Pa., daughter of Harry R, and Mary M. (Geiger) Boyer.  Preceded In death by parents; first husband Joseph Lynk, second husband Richard E. Shiley; son Richard C. Shiley, son Grant Shiley and daughter-in-law Tina; and brother Harry “Bud” Boyer.  Survived by daughters Roxann married to James Taylor – North Carolina and Suzann ...

Marabito, Paul John, 98, of Seward passed away November 13, 2025 at home.  Born May 9, 1927 in Charles, Pa, son of Paul and Lucille (Ooghe) Marabito.  Preceded in death by parents; wife Catherine A. Marabito (1996); and sisters, Mary “Sis” Kruk, Bernice Zamba, Jean Davis, and Emilie Marino.  Survived by loving children; Paula married to Eugene Edwards – Seward and Kevin Marabito married to the former Sheila St. Clair – Seward; grandchildren, Tonya ...

Neuner Jr,  Richard D., 71, of Seward passed away November 8, 2025 at home.  Born June 16, 1954 in Johnstown, son of Richard Sr and Lucille (Rose) Neuner.  Preceded in death by parents, wife Sharon Lynn, and sister Sharon Louise.  Survived by sons, Keith, Shawn, and Dennis; grandchildren, Harlee, Brantly, and Thomas, brother Ted Neuner.  Richard was a retired mechanic in Shippensburg and a member of the VFW. At Richard's request there will be no viewing, visitation, ...

Caparimo, Sandra G., 72, New Florence, passed away June 23, 2025 at Beacon Ridge Manor, Indiana Pa.   Born February 8, 1953 in New York City; daughter of Peter J. and Margaret (Simon) Caparimo.  Preceded in death by parents and numerous aunts and uncles.  Survived by cousins, Janie Short, John Caparimo; godson John Caparimo, Jr, Aunt and Uncle, Goldie and Bill Mack, Uncle Frank Simon, and numerous cousins.  She was a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church in ...