All Obituaries

Leslie Oldham 59, Johnstown formerly of Vintondale died January 9, 2020 at her home. Born May 20, 1960 in Johnstown the daughter of the late John and Jean (Martin) Wray. Survived by her husband Dan, children Jessica (Troy) Walk, Ian (Sarah) Barlick, Kaitlin Oldham, grandchildren, Tanner, Tucker, Adrieyn, Karter and Mason, sister of Robert (Emily) Wray, Barbara (Donald) Fertick and Sandra (Roger) Palovich and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Leslie enjoyed being with her...

Joan F. “MeMe” VanNest 83, Gallitzin died January 7, 2020 at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Springs. Born December 12, 1936 in Gallitzin the daughter of the late Leo and Beulah (Eberhart) Seymore Preceded in death by husband, Howard, sisters Elizabeth Chwatek, Jean Wheeler, infant Mary Leona and brother John Seymore. Survived by her children, Tammy (Tom) Dunmyer and Jeff (Brenda), also grandchildren Casey partner Ben and Russell and numerous nieces and nephews. Last...

Ronald J Kowalczyk Sr., 74, St. Augustine, FL., formerly of Gallitzin and Coupon, Pa. journey began July 30, 1945 the son of the late Stanley and Helen (Dobrowolski) Kowalczyk in Coupon, PA. He was called home January 6, 2020 in St. Augustine. He was preceded in death by Florence, loving wife and best friend, married Oct. 29, 1966 and brothers John and Stanley. He leaves many to cherish his memory. Wonderful father to son Ronald Jr. and wife Teresa, daughter Kim and husband Mark Decker, 12...

Father Richard Eldredge, T.O.R., 78 – Pastor of Good Shepherd Catholic Community in Colleyville, Texas and a member of the Franciscan Friars of the Third Order Regular, Province of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus – died December 28, 2019 at Baylor Heart Hospital in Plano, Texas after an extended illness.  Fr. Richard was born on May 2nd, 1941 in northern New Jersey, the son of Dalton and Ann Eldredge. After teaching psychology for several years at Alleghany Community College...

William F. “Willie” Capotosto 83 Gallitzin died December 26, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Born September 21, 1936 in Gallitzin the son of the late Angelo and Beatrice (Pastorelli) Capotosto. Preceded in death by brothers Hogo, Robert, Tony, Gino and infant brother Dante. Survived by brother and sisters, Fred, Mary (John) Bertocchi and Betty (Roger) Duron and numerous nieces and nephews. Bill worked as a spreader for Publix Shirt Factory. A 1955 Graduate of...

Brother Bernard Nicolosi, T.O.R., 82, of the Franciscan Friars, Third Order Regular, Province of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, died December 23, 2019 at Garvey Manor, Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, after an extended illness. He was the son of the late Joseph B. and Philomena (Gugliotti) Nicolosi. Born in Passaic, New Jersey on October 5th, 1937, Br. Bernard entered the Province of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Loretto, Pennsylvania as a postulant in September of 1959. Responding to...

Elizabeth (Betty) McCarthy 89, Lilly passed away peacefully December 15, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Born July 8, 1930 in Lilly the daughter of the late Lawrence and Anna (Wojcik) Sarneski. She was the last and youngest surviving member of her family. Preceded in death by an infant daughter Rose Ann McCarthy, her 1st husband Joseph William Krumenaker whom she was married to from 1956 until his death in 1965 and 2nd husband Howard  Michael McCarthy whom she was married to from...

James L. Gardner 74, Gallitzin formerly of Fallentimber and Altoona died December 8, 2019 at Maple Winds in Portage. Born March 29, 1945 in Altoona the son of the late Robert A. and Syrilda (Litzinger) Gardner. Preceded in death by brothers, Robert Jr. and Paul and sister Patricia Shirock. Survived by his sister Catherine Kent and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. Worked at the Pentagon for years as a Guard. Graduate of Altoona High School. Member of...

Margaret “Lee” Pigza 81, Gallitzin died December 7, 2019 at Hillview, Altoona. Born March 18, 1938 in Niles, OH the daughter of the late Woodrow and Frances (Ross) Murray. Preceded in death by her husband Joseph P. on Aug. 23, 2013. Survived by her son John and his wife Sue, a granddaughter Tiffany and step granddaughter Kristine. Worked at Publix Shirt Factory, Gallitzin. She enjoyed embroidering, bingo, fishing, crossword puzzles and watching TV. At the request of the deceased...

Florence M. Kowalczyk 73, St. Augustine, FL formerly of Gallitzin died December 6, 2019 in St. Augustine. Born October 28,1946 in Gallitzin the daughter of the late Philip and Florence (Olson) Archey. Survived by her husband Ronald whom she married Oct. 29, 1966 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Gallitzin, son Ronald Jr. and wife Teresa, daughter Kim and husband Mark Decker, 8 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, sister Phyllis husband Tom Kippeny and brother Michael wife Amy Archey, in laws,...