All Obituaries

PETRORE – Dominec A., Jr., 74, of Johnstown, died November 30, 2023, at home. Born July 12, 1949, in Johnstown, the son of Dominec and Josephine (Verrone) Petrore. Preceded in death by his parents; brother, Phillip Petrore; and sister, Linda Herdman. Survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Ada (Divins) Petrore; daughter, Lisa, wife of John Dryzal; and Dominec and loving girlfriend. Kim Stenger; grandchildren: Hunter and Madison; and sister, Antoinette Rhodes. Dominec was a US Army...

Joseph Dyda, Jr, 72, of Johnstown passed away in his home November 22, 2023. He was born February 16, 1951 to the late Nancy and Joseph Dyda, Sr. Preceded in death by brother, Jeffrey Dyda. Survived by brother Gregory Dyda and wife Robin Dyda, beloved niece Shannon Dyda (Kelsch) and husband Clayton Kelsch, nieces Amanda and Makenna Campagna, and countless special friends and neighbors that were like family to him. Joseph put faith, family, and friends at the center of his life. He was a best...

MORIHLATKO – Rita C., 86; of Johnstown, died November 27, 2023, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born December 20, 1936, in Johnstown, daughter of John and Catherine (Tice) Vojtko. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Andrew Morihlatko; brothers, Thomas, and Charles; and sister, Agnes. Rita was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She is survived by daughter, Carol Morihlatko, and numerous nieces and nephews. Rita was a graduate of Greater Johnstown High School and...

FORGAS - Lawrence, "Larry" 73; Johnstown, passed away on November 22, 2023. Born November 4, 1950 in Johnstown, son of Bernard "Bernie" and Pearl (Wilk) Forgas.  Preceded in death by parents; loving wife, Dolores "Dee" (Dziagwa) Forgas; son, Stephen Forgas; brother, Matthew Forgas; brother-in-law, Joseph Dziagwa; son-in-law, Michael Skovensky; and nephew, Jason Mulvehill.  Survived by daughters, Kristen (Bill) Stenger; and Allison Skovensky, all of...

HERDMAN – Martin, 68, of Conemaugh Borough, formerly of Prospect, died November 16, 2023. Born December 20, 1954, in Johnstown, the son of Edward and Geraldine (Burns) Herdman. Preceded in death by his parents; sons: Michael and Daniel; brothers: Thomas and Edward; and sister, Mary Ellen.  He is survived by his longtime partner, Joann; children: Martin, Nicole, Justin, and Ryan; grandchildren: Alexis, Jaslyn, Kylee, Rielynn, Michael and Bryden; and great grandchildren: Princeton...

MESNAK – Edward Robert, 94, Johnstown, died on November 13, 2023, at Westmont Woods. Born April 5, 1929, in Johnstown, son of Thomas and Catherine (Grassa) Mesnak. Preceded in death by parents and brothers, Thomas, Francis, Joseph, and Walter. Survived by brother Rudy, Dover, DE and sister-in-law, Joan Mesnak, Johnstown. Also survived by several nieces and nephews, especially Michael Mesnak of Grand Rapids, MI who often called him and always visited him when in town. Eddie will be...

KUTCHMA – Peter, 92, died November 7, 2023, at home. Born July 17, 1931, in Johnstown, the last surviving member of his immediate family of Ukrainian heritage, the son of Michael and Anasthasia (Cosharik) Kutchma. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ingrid M. (Mogilewicz) Kutchma; brothers: John, Mickey, Michael, Charles, Nicholas, and Joseph; and sisters: Mary Ray, Katherine Mansueto, Emma Vargo, Rose Ellsworth, Ann Barelich, and Agnes Kutchma.  Peter was. He is survived by...

FORGAS - Dolores, “Dee” 72;  Johnstown, passed away on November 2, 2023 at Select Specialty Care Center.  Born January 7, 1951 in Johnstown, daughter of Joseph and Stella (Lech) Dziagwa.  Preceded in death by parents; son, Stephen Forgas; brother, Joseph J. Dziagwa; son-in-law, Michael Skovensky; and nephew, Jason Mulvehill.  Survived by loving husband, of 52 years, Lawrence “Larry” Forgas; and daughters, Kristen (Bill) Stenger; and Allison Skovensky, all of...

EDWARDS – Clinton Matthew, 39, of Johnstown, died October 24, 2023. Born April 16, 1984, in Conyers, GA. He is the son of Laurie J. Semasko and Donald L. Edwards. He is preceded in death by his father, Donald; and uncle, Allen Semasko. He is survived by his loving and caring mother, Laurie; children, Landon and Easton; brother, Jason and his children Jason, Jaylin, Haydon, and Journey; brother, Brandon married to Michelle and their children Jacob and Jordan; maternal grandmother, Jean...

NIEL - David J., 66; Johnstown, passed away Oct 27, 2023. Born September 6, 1957 in Johnstown, son of David and Marilyn (Gunselman) Niel.  Preceded in death by parents; sister, Michelle Miller; and step-children, Michael Hanik III and James Shumaker.  Survived by son, Anthony Niel of Johnstown; daughter, Kristina Niel of Georgia; grandchildren, Jayden, Liliana, Mia and Jordan; stepmother, Patricia Niel; and stepson Robert Hanik.  A brother of Janice Albert, Sandy Miller, Jody...