Cambria County Coroners Office

05/01/2026

Today, Chief Deputy Coroner Joseph Hribar represented the Cambria County Coroner’s Office at two “Prom Promise” events held at Central Cambria High School and Forest Hills Junior-Senior High School.

“Prom Promise” programs are powerful and realistic demonstrations involving multiple emergency response agencies, icluding law enforcement, fire departments, EMS, and the Coroner’s Office. These events are designed to educate students about the very real and tragic consequences of impaired and distracted driving.

We are grateful to partner with our fellow first responders and school communities to help raise awareness and encourage safe decision-making among our youth.

As prom season begins, we want to wish all students a safe, memorable, and fun prom night. Please make responsible choices, look out for one another, and always plan ahead.

04/27/2026

The Cambria County Coroner’s Office would like to thank Gina Sowers for 47 years of service with Cambria County.

Thank you for always representing, and looking out for, our office and staff.

Gina, we hope you enjoy your well deserved retirement!

04/25/2026

The Cambria County Coroner’s Office hosted our annual Coroner’s Seminar on Friday, April 24th, 2026, at the Pennsylvania Highlands Community College for the 28th consecutive year.

73 coroners and deputy coroners were in attendance with 24 counties across the state of Pennsylvania represented.

We would like to thank Dr. Diaz, Dr. Love, Mandy Tinkey, Dr. Ennis and Christina Rugh for their outstanding lectures and presentations.

Additionally, we would like to thank Julie Davis, of Penn Highlands, for her continued support and for always providing behind the scenes support, as well.

We want to thank Chief Deputy Coroner Joseph Hribar for his continued dedication to organizing the seminar every year.

We would like to thank State Representative Jim Rigby for his opening remarks and his dedicated support to our office, and to the Pennsylvania State Coroners’ Association.

Last, we would like to thank John Tyler, with Aftermath, for sponsoring the seminar; and Charlie Rimini, owner of Rimini Food Services, for providing the delicious lunch.

05/29/2025

The Cambria County Coroner's Office would like to wish Chief Bob Stotler of the Johnstown Fire Department a happy retirement. It has been an honor and privilege to work with you in serving the community. Through all of the countless difficult events that have required the services of our office and the Johnstown Fire Department your dedication has been a good example for Cambria County. The community appreciates the experience and professionalism that Bob has displayed. Thank you Chief! 🚑🚒🚓

05/20/2025

The Cambria Couty Coroner's office would like to that all of those who responded to our Media Release. relatives of Ms. Pyle were found. We truly appreciate all the support of the public in helping us finding loved ones of our deceased.

04/17/2025

For National Public Safety Telecommunication Week the Cambria County Coroner's Office made a donation to show appreciation for all the hard work they put in to assist Cambria County and our Office. Thank you all for what you do!

07/31/2024

Chief deputy Joe Hribar had the pleasure to speak with the camp cadets yesterday morning. He discussed the roll of the coroner, drug and alcohol prevention and su***de awareness. We would like to thank PSP for having us each year and wish the cadets our best through th rest of the week.

Joe Hribar, Chief Deputy Coroner, had the pleasure of presenting at the Cambria County Camp Cadet Program yesterday.

The Camp Cadet Program is hosted by the Pennsylvania State Police and Mount Alloysius College.

Joe presented the role and duties of the Coroner's Office, forensic death scene investigation, and spoke on su***de prevention.

We would like to thank the Pennsylvania State Police for this opportunity to educate these young boys and girls.

11/14/2023

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10/09/2023

Cambria County Coroner Jeffrey Lees on Sunday identified a man found dead in a Croyle Township pond on Saturday as Barry J. Buriani, 64.

10/08/2023

A death investigation is underway in Croyle Township Saturday after a male was found deceased in a pond.