All Obituaries

HARRISON---Marylyn G. (Alwine), 83, Johnstown, died April 4, 2020. Born April 25,1936 in Johnstown, PA. Preceded in death by husband Vernon C. Harrison, parents Biran and Pauline (Fassett) Alwine, siblings Robert “Buddy” (Pearl) Alwine, Evelyn (Frank) Tesauro, and Doris (George) Balster. Survived by sons Mark (Linda) of Gibsonia, PA and David of Johnstown, granddaughter, Haley (fiance Joseph Tremmel) of Boston, MA, and sister Margaret “Peggy” (Oden) Harrison of...

 May, Josephine E., ”Josie”, 92, of Johnstown, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2020, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born on May 4, 1927, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late William and Lillian (Tantlinger) Buzzard.. Also preceded in death by husband, Reed M. May; and son, Reed “Skipper” May Jr. and 12 siblings. Survived by son, Dennis W., married to the former Kathleen M. Janisko, Greensburg, PA; grandchildren, Reed (Robin) May III, Johnstown, Michelle...

Yingling - Charles M. “Mick”, 87, of East Taylor Twp. Died on April 2, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving wife and family. Born July 25, 1932, in Conemaugh. Son of the late Leo Roy and Gertrude (Troy) Wainwright-Yingling. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his grandson, Zach Houlik; siblings, Russell (Gen) Wainwright, Jack (Dorothy) Wainwright, Robert (Betty Lou) Wainwright, Romayne (Maurice) Cooper, Louise (Michael) Cordetsky, William...

LEAR, James L., “Jimmy”, 74, of Richland Twp, died March 30, 2020, at Windber Regional Hospice.  Born November 30, 1945, in Johnstown, PA.  Son of the late Clarence L. and Gladys P. (Adams) Lear; also preceded in death by brother-in-law William D. Buell.  Survived by wife of 45 years, Karen G. (Buell) Lear; and son Sean J. Lear; brother-in-law of Robert B. Buell and Deanna B. (Braga) Buell; also, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.  A 1963 graduate...

Gindlesperger – Wilma J., 99, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on March 29, 2020 at St. Jude’s Haven. Born on June 1, 1920 in Hollsopple, daughter of James and Fannie (Thomas) Smith. Preceded in death by her parents; 1st husband, William A. Krouse; 2nd husband, Lloyd V. Gindlesperger; great granddaughter, Kayleigh Tallyen; great grandson, Daniel Trevorrow; sisters, Ida Shaffer, Clara Reed, Viola Hershberger, Emma Smith, Alberta Berkebile, Martha Ashbrook; brothers,...

Hoffman – Betty L., 86, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on March 19, 2020. Born on November 12, 1933 in Conemaugh Township, Somerset County, daughter of Freeman W. and Mary (Gindlesperger) Blough. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Harry W. Hoffman; brother, John Blough, and sister-in-law, Janet Blough. She is survived by her loving children, Larry W. (Rhonda), Windber, Pamela D. (Murray) Stossel, Windber, and Karen L. (Ricky) Hogue, Windber; grandchildren, Teressa...

Visovsky – Nicholas G., 92, Franklin Borough, went to be with the Lord on March 19, 2020 at Laurelwood Care Center. Born on March 7, 1928 in Franklin Borough, son of Nicholas and Mary (Yanoschik) Visovsky. Preceded in death by parents, and siblings, Ann Cancelliere, Mary Lennon, Mike Visovsky, Kay Vulpio, and Martha Turowski; brothers-in-law, Salvatore Cancelliere, James Lennon, John Turowski, and Mike Vulpio. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Julia (Petriska) Visovsky;...

Whysong – Pearl T., 85, Jackson Township, went to be with the Lord on March 18, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on October 20, 1934 in Johnstown, daughter of Steve and Mary (Kowalchik) Buynack. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Terry; siblings, Patricia Carrier, and Pauline, Preston, and Paul Buynack. She is survived by her loving son, Terry L. (Virginia) Whysong, Jackson Township; grandchildren, Diane C. Hillegass, and her friend, Mark and Lawrence (Rachel) Smith all of...

Grecek, Leonard J., 73, of Johnstown. Died on March 16, 2020, at Myrtle Beach, S.C.   Born May 12, 1946 in Altoona, PA, son of the late Frank and Helen (Smarto) Grecek. Survived by his wife of 48 years, Jeanne M. (Franke); sons, Leonard S. (Rachel) and their daughter Isabella, Allegheny Township; and Jeffrey (Madeline) and their children, Trenton, Devon and Emma, Johnstown; brother of Francis (Joan), Portage and Cynthia (Michael) Kline, Hastings; also, numerous nieces and nephews....

Head– Galen R., Sr., 72, Stonycreek Township, passed on March 14, 2020 at his residence in Walnut Grove surrounded by family and friends.  Born on April 16th, 1947 in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, son of Minnie and Walter Head. Preceded in death by Mother: Minnie (Wright) Head, Father: Walter Head, Brother: Brian Head, Mother-in-Law, Helen Furmanchik and Son: Galen Head Jr. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Grace (Furmanchick) Head; son, G. Jason Head and...