All Obituaries

KYLER – Harriet E. 92, of Richland, died Nov. 12, 2019, at Richland Health Care and Rehab. Born August 11, 1927, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Harold and Agnes (Giffin) Trent. Preceded in death by parents, husband William, sisters Druscilla “Doe” Jones, Lois Birtle, and brother Robert Trent. Survived by children Robert (Jean) Kyler, Shirley (Joe) Lesnak, Richard “Stretch” (Carol) Kyler, and Kay (Joseph) Romano; grandchildren Robert Jr. (Ellen) Kyler, Joseph...

Zepka - Peter Elmer, 80, Johnstown, died November 11, 2019 at the Villa Personal Care Home surrounded by loving family and friends under the wonderful care of the Villa staff and Interim Hospice after his battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Born December 4, 1938 in Windber, PA, son of the late Peter W and Irene (Lepado) Zepka. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 48 years, Bette Lou (Rohde) and canine companions, Taffy and Hannah. Survived by son, Douglas Zepka, and his wife Elizabeth,...

Mastovich – Helen, 98, Franklin Borough, passed away Nov. 10, 2019 at LaurelWood Care Center. Born Aug. 23, 1921 in Franklin, in the same house she resided more than 90 years; daughter of Stephen and Mary (Grofik) Kormanik. Preceded in death by her parents; husband Milan “Hank” Mastovich, who died May 21, 1977; son Paul Mastovich and daughter Karen Yarina; infant twin brothers; infant sister; sisters Anna Gatalo and Mary Kuzmiak; and brothers, Stephen, John and Nicholas....

77, Vinco, went to be with the Lord on November 8, 2019 at his residence. Born on September 25, 1942 in Johnstown, son of Chester M. and Jean E. (Taylor) Mackall. Preceded in death by his parents; son, Craig, and brother, Chester A. Mackall. He is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Inez K. “Kenny” (Keiper) Mackall; 4 children; 8 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren and several cousins, nieces and nephews. Terry was a 1960 graduate of Central Cambria High School. He was also...

FOUST---Georgianne (Rice), 75, Richland, passed away November 7, 2019, at home. Born February 22, 1944, in Johnstown, daughter of Wallace and Gloria Eileen (Sheeder) Rice. Preceded in death by parents; husband Melvin E., who passed away in 2003. Survived by children, Melvin E. Jr., Johnstown; Jeffrey R., Johnstown; Charlie, and wife, Jamie, Zebulon, NC; grandchildren, Katelyn and Samantha Foust, Zebulon, NC and Owen Foust, Richland. Sister of Linda Reighard and husband, Dennis, Richland....

Natta – Hilda A., 73, Richland, went to be with the Lord on November 5, 2019. Born on August 31, 1946 in Johnstown, daughter of John and Bernice (Carlson) Salla. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Joseph; sister, Jenny Wojcik. She is survived by her loving daughters, Cheri L (Robert) Aiman, Pittsburgh and Melanie S. Schaefer, Richland; grandchildren, Kristin Marie Gasser, Pittsburgh, Gary Joseph Schaefer, Portage, WI, and Breana L. Schaefer, Richland, and numerous nieces and...

Lloyd S. “Mac”, 84, of Richland, passed away on November 3, 2019, at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital. Lloyd was born in Johnstown, the sixth of seven children of Richard O. and Florence (Sell) Hughes on May 6, 1935. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Alice (Adams) Hughes, his four children: Richard (Melodee) Hughes of Valrico, Florida, Edward Hughes of State College, Pennsylvania, Karen (Michael) Lowe of Grand Haven, Michigan, and James (Amy) Hughes of Princeton, Illinois; his...

Parsons – Gretchen J., 75, of Richland, went to be with the Lord on October 31, 2019. Born on June 30, 1944 in Aliquippa, PA, the daughter of the late George and Jean (Sweringen) Gourley. Gretchen was preceded in death by brother, James Gourley; brother-in-law, Reed Miller, and sisters-in-law, Joyce Gourley and Sandy Gourley. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, H. Robert Parsons; daughters, Jennifer J. Maslonek of Richland and Rebecca S. (Aaron) Huet of Gibsonia, PA;...

Kestermont – Jean A., 72, Elton, went to be with the Lord on October 30, 2019 at Conemaugh Memorial Center. Born on July 3, 1947 in Johnstown, daughter of Alva R. and Miriam V (Rundle) Berkey. Preceded in death by her parents, and son, Jasen. She is survived by her loving daughters, Vickie L. (Tony) Czyrnik, Johnstown, and Lisa M. (the late Mark) Skeens, Kansas City, MO; grandchildren, Danielle L. (Chung Yu) Li, Johnstown, Nick E. (Lindsey) Czyrnik, Blackstone, VA, Andy J. Czyrnik,...

BAKER-HARRIS FUNERAL CHAPEL 229 FIRST STREET CONEMAUGH, PA 15909 PH. (814) 535-4151     [Primel, Violet Mae]   Primel – Violet, 94, Mineral Point, went to be with the Lord on October 13 at home. Born on November 1, 1924 in Johnstown, daughter of Arthur and Ivy (Rager) Rummel. Preceded in death by parents; loving husband Neal Primel; brother, Paul Rummel and Donald Rummel; sister, Betty Jane Keiper; son, Ron Primel; granddaughters, Tressa Mae Primel, Cheri...