All Obituaries

HAGADUS - Rose Mary, 84; Westmont Boro., died January 4, 2022 at Laurelwood Care Center.  Born February 13, 1937 in Johnstown, daughter of Andrew F. and Elizabeth (Tkach) Rok.  Preceded in death by parents; husband, Arthur Hagadus; and brother, Anthony Albert Rok.  Survived by sister-in-law, Jacqueline Rok of Myersville, MD; Nieces, Milissa Kirkwood (MD), Nancy Green (ME), Francesca Hagadus (NY), Claudia Hagadus Long (CA); Nephews, Christopher Rok (WY), Daniel Oppenheim...

MAGISTRO, Joseph “Giuseppe” Rosario, 70, entered into eternal rest at home on January 20, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born October 28, 1951 in Bardonecchia, Torino (Italy) to Tindara (Pintaudi) and Luigi Magistro. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Linda (Caddy), and nephew, Christopher. Survived by loving daughter, and best friend, Luigina “Gina”; brother, Ronald: niece, Kim; nephews, Rick and Matthew; cousins, Gesuina and Luigino (Italy); and numerous cousins in...

FLORINA – Charles A., 60, of Johnstown, died January 12, 2022, at Memorial Medical Center.  Born January 27, 1961, in Johnstown the son of Anthony and Dolores (King) Florina.  Preceded in death by parents; daughter, Kristy Lee; sister Regina, Florina; and brother, Christopher Florina.  Survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Brenda (Riley) Florina of Johnstown; son, Marcus Florina, Johnstown; and sisters, Colleen and companion James Smith of Johnstown; and Dianne...

WILLIAMS - James T., 54, of Johnstown, died January 16, 2022, at Quality Life Services, Johnstown. Born December 19, 1967, in Johnstown, the son of Carol (Harkleroad) Williams and Thomas D. Williams. Survived by his parents; sister, LeAnn Muccioli; brothers, David T. (Jessica) Williams; Raymond Williams; and Stephen (Arianna) Williams; nieces and nephews, Skye, Carolynn, Harlan, Hunter, Elisha, Lee Michael, Robert, Bryant, Ashley, Gianna, and Lucia; and great-nieces and nephews, Jada,...

PALM - Shirley J. of Johnstown, PA died January 5, 2022, at Laurel View Village.  Born November 1, 1935, in Cumberland, MD she was the daughter of the late Bertha C. Bingaman and Charles Hendrickson. She is preceded in death by her late husbands, Anthony “Tony” Palm, Peter Babich and Donald H. Welsh and brother, Royce Hendrickson. A former teller for FNB.  Shirley was a member of the Rodojlub, Singing Society and a past member of St. Rochus Church. One of her passions...

THOMAS – John E. “Yano”, 77, of Johnstown, died January 5, 2022, at his residence. Born July 6, 1944, in Johnstown the son of Joseph and Margaret (Dudak) Thomas. Preceded in death by his parents; sister, Patricia Furman; brother-in-law, Richard Rokita. Survived by his sons, Scott, married to Judith (Yahner) Thomas; Craig, married to Melissa (Metzgar) Thomas; and Jeff Thomas; grandchildren, Jarin (Ashes), Joshua, Curtis (Britany), Shane, Kasey, and Molly;...

WOZNIAK – Walter, of Windber, formerly of Johnstown, died January 5, 2022, at his residence. Born December 23, 1956 in Johnstown the son of Walter, Sr. and Mary (Kochjar) Wozniak. Preceded in death by his parents.  Survived by his brothers, Richard, married to Deborah (Foster) Wozniak; and Ronald, married to Denise (McDowell) Wozniak; nephews, Aaron, Jared and Evan (Nicole) Wozniak; and niece, Lauren (Kenneth) Pearce.  Walt was a 1974 graduate of Greater Johnstown High School...

SWEENEY - Patricia Ann (Kant), 84; died peacefully in her sleep on December 26, 2021 at Windber Hospice, after a two year battle with pancreatic cancer and other issues that she fought off bravely and with grace.  Born October 9, 1937 to Charles and Phoebe (Croft) Kant.  Preceded in death by her parents; her aunt, Antoinette (Kant) Melvin, who was a special part of her life; as well as other members of the Kant, Croft and Sweeney families.  Patricia married Robert Leo Sweeney,...

SZCZUR – Joann, "Tootsie", 86; of Johnstown, died December 20, 2021 at home, with her loving family by her side. Born June 17, 1935, in Johnstown, daughter of Andrew J. Jr. and Anna M. (Spisak) Bellak.  Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Walter “Pops” “Fudgy” Szczur; son, Stephen Szczur and sister Eleanor Miller.  Survived by devoted sons, Vincent and wife Rose; and Kenneth and wife Shelley; grandchildren: Diane and husband Josh,...

RAGER – Kevin William, 64, of Johnstown, died December 18, 2021, at UPMC Shadyside Hospital. Born May 10, 1957, in Johnstown, son of William G., Jr. and Betty Lou (Rovan) Rager.  Kevin is survived by his parents; his loving wife of 43 years, Michele (Lopez) Rager; daughter, Amanda, married to Kurt Orndorff; son, Andrew, married to Melody (Kellogg) Rager; and grandchildren: Simon, Alise, Remy, and Rory.  He was the brother of Kathleen (William) Hill; Brian (Judy) Rager; Carl...