All Obituaries

Penrod, Barbara A. , 86 of Berlin passed away September 23, 2023 at Meadow View Nursing Center. Born January 12, 1937 in Johnstown daughter of Victor Valentine Fulton and Anna Pearl (Linker) Mitchell. Preceded in death by parents, husband Charles E. Penrod who died in 1992, sister Elizabeth Wheeler, brothers Richard, Marvin and Walter Mitchell. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Barbara is survived by sister-in-law the former June V. Edmiston, Johnstown and numerous...

Callihan, Eleanor, 91, of Richland, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 25, 2023, at Arbutus Park Manor. Born May 20, 1932 in Johnstown, daughter of Thomas Jr and Ann (Stephenson) Dabbs. Preceded in death by her loving husband, the Reverend Robert G Callihan; her parents; infant son Mark; brother, Thomas and sister-in-law, Audrey Dabbs. Survived by daughters, Sheryl Mock (Daniel), Bear Creek Twp, PA; and Merrilee Saccol (Ronald), Franklin, PA; grandchildren, Ann K. Raducz...

Sweetser – Shawn Eric, 58 of Johnstown, passed July 11, 2023 at Memorial Medical Center. Born October 9, 1964 in Fairbanks Alaska, son of Erton and Jacqueline (Lavigne) Sweetser. Preceded in death by parents and sister Kelly Wirick. Survived by loving wife of 34 years the former Debra Wilson and their daughter Caitlin Sweetser. Also survived by sister Robin Sweetser. Shawn was an avid Washington Redskins fan. By request services will be private.

McClain, Gene P. 81 of Johnstown passed June 20, 2023 at Westmont Woods. Born June 28, 1941 in Johnstown son of Jean A. and Margaret (Leffler). Preceded in death by parents and wife Marion McClain. Survived by children Eric (Tricia) McClain, Douglas (Hyeran) McClain and Allison McClain. Grandchildren, Zachary (Megan) McClain, Jenna McClain, Elizabeth McClain and Minji McClain. Gene was a US Navy veteran, he worked as an electrician for Miller Picking. He was passionate about racing fan,...

Leverknight – Laverne May, 87 of Johnstown, passed away Thursday June 1, 2023 at Memorial Medical Center. Born June 4, 1935 in Johnstown. Preceded in death by parents, husband Dewaine Leverknight, daughter Kathy Deal, granddaughter Michele Lewis and grandson Bradley Sheeler. Survived by children Linda Sheeler, Sue Miller, Debbie Goldinger, Brenda Leverknight and Bo Leverknight. Also 12 grandchildren 14 great grandchildren and four step- grandchildren and brother, Terry Horner. She was...

Kuzbel, Beth Ann, 60 of Johnstown, passed away May 5, 2023 at home. Born February 27, 1963 in Johnstown, daughter of Alfred Jr. and Dolores (Boxler) Gagne. Preceded in death by her parents, son Joey Kuzbel and brother, Armond Gagne. Survived by Fiance of 21 years John Patrick, children Mekesha wife of Jerry Lee and Seth Kuzbel. Grandchildren, Madalyn and Alyssa Lee. Sister Renee wife of Jim O'Keefe. Niece Maggie Harris and nephew Miles O'Keefe, and numerous cousins and extended...

Ferguson – Sean Martin 45, of Conemaugh passed away April 19, 2023 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born March 14, 1978 in Sumter, South Carolina, son of Ronnie and Sylvia (Fisher) Ferguson. Survived by loving wife of 15 years Theresa (Kenny) Ferguson and their children, Veronica, Devan, Stazach, Shakile, Zoey, Maliek and Myia. Sisters, Arondae Perdue and Erica Harrington, brothers, Cameron and Tyrell Ferguson. Sean was employed by Red’s BBQ. He enjoyed the outdoors,...

Lenhart- Richard L. Sr. 81 of Johnstown, passed away April 16, 2023 at Memorial Medical Center. Born June 12, 1941 in Johnstown son of Glenford Gordon and Hazel (Gray) Lenhart. Preceded in death by parents, son Johnathan Gordon, daughter Bernice Lenhart, grandson Zachary Lenhart and brother Robert Lenhart. Survived by these loving children Tammy wife of Robert Mikulsky, Pamela Brown, Angela Lenhart, Kathleen Murphy, Nancy wife of Andrew Tomkosky, Beverly McAfee, Richard Lenhart, David...

Burke – Francine 70, of Johnstown passed on to her heavenly home on April 11, 2023. Born on December 14, 1952 in Roaring Spring, Pa., to Frederick and Betty (Weaver) Burke. Preceded in death by her older brother Frank Burke and her older sister Joyce (Burke) Felix. She is survived by her older sister Gloria Burke and her two younger brothers, Fred and Clinton Burke. Francine grew up in West Providence Township, Bedford County, and at the United Methodist Children’s Home...

Purpiglio- Thelma Darlene 86, of Johnstown passed away April 4, 2023 at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital. Born August 19, 1936 in Johnstown. Daughter of Arthur and Rosann (Greer) Beneigh. Preceded in death by parents, husband George Purpiglio and Sister Connie Schwab. Survived by children, David Purpiglio, George married to the former Diana McCall and Connie wife of David Kleinosky. Grandchildren, Cameron, Connor and Noah; and sister, Judy Beneigh.  . She was a member of St. Clare of Assisi...