Jennifer Jay Muller, 56, Johnstown, died May 3, 2024. She was born May 9, 1967, in Johnstown, daughter of the late John Jones and Mary (Mitchell) Jones, who survives her along with her children Christina Jones; Brandon Jones; and Terrilee Muller, and grandchildren Isabella, Serenity, Nathaniel, Dakota and Haiden; and sisters Margaret Muller and Paulette Jones and brother Eric Jones. Jennifer had been employed as a nurse’s aide.  Friends will be received on Wednesday May 8, 2024,...

William H. Jeske, 74, Johnstown, died April 30, 2024.  He was born February 26, 1950, in Johnstown, son of the late William Carl and Cora (Wisner) Jeske, and also predeceased by 2 grandsons, Blain and Mason Bailey and niece Melissa Jeske and nephew Carl Jeske.  He is survived by his loving wife Claire L. (Howarth) Jeske; Children, Florie Schlosser, William R. , and Renee Bailey and her husband Will; and Grandchildren, Jared, Alec, Jovi, Jocelyn, Liam and Larson; and very special...

William Francis Patterson, Esq., 87, Upper Yoder Township, died April 22, 2024, without giving notice.  Bill was born November 22, 1936, in Johnstown, son of the late Ernest and Mary (Hebron) Patterson, also preceded in death by brother Donald, Survived by his loving wife Charlotte (Foltin) Patterson, who he wed on May 9, 1964, and daughter Mary E. Lintz, wife of Deron J.  Bill served in the Army, and then received his Juris Doctor from Dickinson Law School and practiced in...

Donald R. Demchak, 68, Johnstown, died April 15, 2024.  He was born November 29, 1955, in Johnstown, son of the late George and Ann (Hrivnak) Demchak; in-laws John and Dottie Robinson He is survived by his loving wife, Marjorie (Robinson) Demchak; brothers George J. and Linda Demchak, and Robert Demchak; sister, Diane and husband Ron Boerstler, all of Johnstown; sister-in-law Beth and Vic Robel, Panama City Beach, FL; several nieces and nephews and 2 great nephews.  He was a...

Charles Edward “Ed” Strandquest, 93 of Geistown, died March 27, 2024 in his home.  He was born May 1,1930 in Hooversville  and was the son of Ernest T. and Alice (Brown) Strandquest.  Ed was preceded in death by his parents and loving wife, the former Nancy Louise Simmons in 2010.  Survived by his children: son Bud and daughter in law Ana;  son David and Angie; daughter Victoria Santa and son in law Dave; daughter Michele Covert and son in law Joel;...

Julie passed away peacefully on ­­­­­­­March 25, 2024.  She was born September 1, 1966, daughter of the late Matt & Joan “Tootie” Kelly. Survived by daughter Melanie Grace Muha (Jimmy) and siblings, Chris Havrilak (Rich), Lititz, PA, Tim, Raleigh NC, Paula Gojmerac (Chris) Johnstown, and Jamie Weaver (BJ) of Windber. Also survived by niece Elyse Cameron (Justin, Rylee, & Hoyt), Nathan Havrilak (Kaitlyn & Oliver), and Wyatt...

Melody Morrison-Harris, 54, of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord March 9, 2024.  Melody was born May 27, 1969, in Pittsburgh, the loving daughter of the late Geraldine Price and William (Gundy) Hardwick, she was also predeceased by her brother Tyrone.  Melody was a loving mother and will be survived by her children, Ericka, Melody, Jr., Willie Jr., Malika (Jakien), Malcolm, Mariah and Mandy; and 18 grandchildren, Honesty, Makylla, Roneil Jr., Austin, Miyahlove, Keaton, Raiel,...

Jean (Huth) Hammer, 99, died March 4, 2024 at her residence.  Jean was born July 23, 1924 in Vintondale, PA, the sixth of seven daughters born to John and Mable (Hampson) Huth.  Preceded in death by her parents; husband Ralph (1987); son David (2006); and five sisters, three of whom were in the military service during World War II.  She is survived by daughters Linda Kurowski, Johnstown; Brenda Hammer, Omaha, NE; sister Carol Brest, California; granddaughter Laura Nadel...

DOUGHERTY- Mary Jane “Metch” Link, 90, Johnstown, died March 1, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by her family.  She was born June 24, 1933, in Moxham, the daughter of the late Frank and Frances (Gabrenya) (Ivancic) (Thomas) Link.  She was married to the late John J. Dougherty on October 3, 1953, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Moxham.  In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by her grandsons, Devon Polasko, and Cole Campbell...

Shirley Spivey Brown-Young was born January 15, 1936 to Hattie Spivey and Franklin Murphy in Johnstown, PA. She was raised by Quincy and William Brown. She is one of four siblings, all of whom preceded her in death. Shirley was a devout member of Saint James Missionary Baptist Church where she served as an usher for many decades. Shirley was a community mother; to know her was to love her. Shirley worked across many fields in her life yet her favorite job was being a foster grandparent at...